Voin Todorovic changed role as Chief Administrative Officer (additional) at BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC.
“On June 12, 2026, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that the Company had promoted Voin Todorovic, to the additional role of Chief Administrative Officer effective as of June 11, 2026 (the “Promotion Effective Date”), while he will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.”
Shareholder Votes
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC shareholders approved Advisory Vote Approving Executive Compensation at the 2026-06-11 meeting.
“The proposal was approved by the requisite affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented in person or by proxy and entitled to vote, as indicated below.”
Shareholder Votes
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment of Independent Accountants at the 2026-06-11 meeting.
“The appointment was approved by the requisite affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented in person or by proxy and entitled to vote, as indicated below.”
Shareholder Votes
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-06-11 meeting.
“The three directors, as indicated below, were elected as directors of the Company by the requisite affirmative vote of the majority of votes cast in person or by proxy.”
Earnings Releases
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC reported Fiscal year 2026 results: revenue $530 million to $550 million. Guidance lowered.
“The Company updates its 2026 outlook, decreasing revenue and revising pre-tax income guidance. Specifically, for fiscal 2026 the Company now expects: ● Total revenue of $530 million to $550 million ● Pre-tax income of $72 million to $78 million”
Earnings Releases
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC reported First quarter fiscal 2026 ended May 2, 2026 results: revenue $125.3 million, EPS $1.45.
“First-quarter total revenues were $125.3 million, compared to $128.4 million ● First-quarter pre-tax income was $23.9 million, compared to $19.6 million; adjusted pre-tax income was $16.9 million 1 ● First-quarter diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) totaled $1.45, compared to $1.17; adjusted EPS totaled $1.03”
Earnings Releases
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC updated its fiscal 2026 guidance (initiated).
“The Company introduces fiscal 2026 guidance, projecting total revenues to grow in the mid-single-digits and pre-tax income ranging from a mid-single-digit decline to low single-digit growth, inclusive of a full year of tariff and related costs, as well as longer-range investments”
Earnings Releases
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC reported fiscal year 2025 ended January 31, 2026 results: revenue $529.8 million, EPS $3.99.
“Total revenues were $529.8 million and increased 6.7%. o Net retail sales were $486.0 million and increased 5.6%. o Consolidated e-commerce demand (online orders fulfilled from either the Company’s warehouses or its stores) decreased 5.5%. o Commercial and International franchising segment revenues were a combined $43.9 million and increased 21.6%. ● Pre-tax income was $67.2 million, or 12.7% of total revenues, compared to $67.1 million, or 13.5% of total revenues, in the prior year. This reflects approximately $11 million in tariffs and related costs, and $5 million in increased medical and labor costs, largely offset by revenue growth. The 80-basis-point decline in pre-tax margin reflects a 90-basis-point improvement in total gross margin driven by expansion in Retail gross margin from reduced promotional activity, leverage of fixed costs, and selective price increases, partially offset by the impact of tariffs, and a 170-basis-point increase in SG&A expense, from higher total compen”
Earnings Releases
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC reported the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 ended January 31, 2026 results: revenue $154.5 million, EPS $1.26.
“Total revenues were $154.5 million and increased 2.7%. o Net retail sales were $139.5 million, consistent with the prior year. o Consolidated e-commerce demand (online orders fulfilled from either the Company’s warehouses or its stores) decreased 13.6%. o Commercial and International franchising segment revenues were a combined $15.1 million and increased 37.5%. ● Pre-tax income was $21.5 million, or 13.9% of total revenues, compared to $27.5 million, or 18.3% of total revenues, in the prior-year quarter. This reflects approximately $6 million in tariffs and related costs, and over $1.2 million combined in increased medical expenses, and labor costs related to minimum wage increases, which was previously shared as part of a full-year estimate. The 440-basis-point reduction in pre-tax margin reflects a 140-basis-point decrease in gross margin, related to tariffs, partially offset by selective price increases, and a 300-basis-point increase in selling, general and administration (“SG&A”)”
Material Agreements
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC entered into Third Amendment to Revolving Credit and Security Agreement with PNC Bank, National Association valued at Borrowing base increased from $25.0 million to $40.0 million, with accordion feature up to $50.0 mil (effective 2025-12-31).
“On December 31, 2025, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (the “Company”), as borrowing agent; Build-A-Bear Retail Management, Inc., together with the Company, as borrowers (collectively, the “Borrowers”); and Build-A-Bear Workshop Franchise Holdings, Inc., Build-A-Bear Entertainment, LLC, Build-A-Bear Card Services, LLC and Build-A-Bear Workshop Canada, Ltd. (collectively, the “Guarantors”); entered into a Third Amendment to Revolving Credit and Security Agreement (the “Third Amendment”) with the lenders party thereto (the “Lenders”) and PNC Bank, National Association, as agent for Lenders (in such capacity, “Agent”).”
Richard A. Johnson was appointed as Director at BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC.
“On March 5, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board to seven (7) members and appointed Richard A. Johnson to the Board.”
David Henderson was appointed as Chief Revenue Officer at BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC.
“On September 12, 2024, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that it had appointed David Henderson, 52, as Chief Revenue Officer, effective as of September 16, 2024.”
Earnings Releases
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC updated its the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 ended February 3, 2024 guidance (initiated).
“On March 14, 2024, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release setting forth results for the Company’s fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 ended February 3, 2024.”
Jennifer Kretchmar was terminated as Chief Digital and Merchandising Officer at BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC.
“On February 2, 2024, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (the “Company”) terminated the employment of Jennifer Kretchmar, Chief Digital and Merchandising Officer, without cause, effective at the end of the Company’s fiscal year on February 3, 2024 (the “Termination Date”).”
Earnings Releases
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC updated its fiscal 2023 guidance (lowered).
“The Company revises its fiscal 2023 guidance from 5% to 7% revenue growth and 10% to 15% pre-tax income growth to 3% to 5% revenue growth and 5% to 10% pre-tax income growth”
Earnings Releases
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC reported financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended October 28, 2023.
“On November 30, 2023, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release setting forth results for the Company’s 2023 third fiscal quarter ended October 28, 2023.”
Shareholder Votes
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC shareholders approved Approval of the Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Amended and Restated 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan at the 2023-06-08 meeting.
“Proposal 5. Approval of the Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Amended and Restated 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan The stockholders were asked to approve the Restated 2020 Incentive Plan. The proposal was approved by the requisite affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented in person or by proxy and entitled to vote, as indicated below. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 8,655,642 411,758 5,237 3,671,485”
Shareholder Votes
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC shareholders approved Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Holding Future Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation at the 2023-06-08 meeting.
“Proposal 4. Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Holding Future Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation The stockholders were asked to approve, by advisory vote, the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation. The frequency of one year received the greatest number of votes, as indicated below. Consistent with the recommendation of the Board and the vote of the stockholders, the Company will continue to hold future advisory votes on executive compensation on an annual basis. One Year Two Years Three Years Abstain Broker Non-Votes 7,735,692 7,525 1,019,762 309,658 3,671,485”
Shareholder Votes
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC shareholders approved Advisory Vote Approving Executive Compensation at the 2023-06-08 meeting.
“Proposal 3. Advisory Vote Approving Executive Compensation The stockholders were asked to approve the executive compensation as disclosed in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the SEC. The proposal was approved by the requisite affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented in person or by proxy and entitled to vote, as indicated below. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 8,630,521 129,358 312,758 3,671,485”
Shareholder Votes
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment of Independent Accountants at the 2023-06-08 meeting.
“Proposal 2. Ratification of Appointment of Independent Accountants The stockholders were asked to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending February 3, 2024. The appointment was approved by the requisite affirmative vote of a majority of the shares represented in person or by proxy and entitled to vote, as indicated below. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 12,573,372 169,099 1,651 —”
Shareholder Votes
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-06-08 meeting.
“Proposal 1. Election of Directors The following two directors were nominated to serve for three-year terms expiring at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their successors are duly elected and qualified. The two directors, as indicated below, were elected as directors of the Company by the requisite affirmative vote of the majority of votes cast in person or by proxy. Nominee For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Narayan Iyengar 8,962,745 103,475 6,417 3,671,485 Lesli Rotenberg 7,882,935 1,187,722 1,980 3,671,485”
Earnings Releases
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC reported Fiscal 2023 first quarter ended April 29, 2023 results: revenue $120.1 million, net income $14.6 million, EPS $0.98 per diluted share. Guidance reaffirmed.
“EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Reports Record Results for Fiscal 2023 First Quarter and Reaffirms Annual Guidance Generates total revenues of $120.1 million representing a record for this fiscal quarter Achieves pre-tax income of $19.4 million, a record level for the third consecutive fiscal first quarter Delivers first quarter”
Earnings Releases
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC reported fiscal year 2022 ended January 28, 2023 results: revenue $467.9 million, net income $48.0 million, EPS $3.15 per diluted share. Guidance initiated.
“Total revenues were $467.9 million, an increase of 13.7% compared to $411.5 million in fiscal 2021; Consolidated net retail sales were $446.2 million, an increase of 12.2% compared to $397.7 million in fiscal 2021; Consolidated e-commerce demand (orders generated online to be fulfilled from either the Company’s warehouse or its stores) decreased 7.8% compared to fiscal 2021 and, for reference, fiscal 2022 e-commerce demand showed an increase of 137.1% compared to pre-pandemic fiscal 2019. The shift in e-commerce demand in fiscal 2022 compared to fiscal 2021 reflects the trend of consumers embracing a return to in-person shopping as well as disruption from a planned website upgrade during the year; Commercial and international franchise revenues were $21.8 million, an increase of 58.0% compared to $13.8 million in fiscal 2021; Pre-tax income increased 22.1% to $61.9 million compared to pre-tax income of $50.7 million in fiscal 2021; Income tax expense was $13.9 million, an effective tax”
Earnings Releases
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC reported fiscal 2022 fourth quarter ended January 28, 2023 results: revenue $145.1 million, net income $20.5 million, EPS $1.39 per diluted share. Guidance initiated.
“Total revenues were $145.1 million, an increase of 11.6% compared to $130.0 million in the fiscal 2021 fourth quarter; Net retail sales were $138.2 million, a 10.0% increase compared to $125.6 million in the fiscal 2021 fourth quarter; Consolidated e-commerce demand (orders generated online to be fulfilled from either the Company’s warehouse or its stores) increased 0.9% compared to the fiscal 2021 fourth quarter; and Commercial and international franchise revenues were $6.9 million, an increase of 60.5% compared to $4.3 million in the fiscal 2021 fourth quarter; Gross profit margin was 55.0%, an increase of 150 basis points from 53.5% in the fiscal 2021 fourth quarter. Gross profit margin expansion in the 2022 fourth quarter reflected increased merchandise margin primarily driven by lower freight costs versus the prior year and leverage on fixed occupancy expense; Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses were $53.6 million, or 36.9% of total revenues, compared to $49.4 mi”
Earnings Releases
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC reported the 2022 fiscal year (52 weeks ending January 28, 2023) results: revenue $460.0 million to $465.0 million. Guidance raised.
“Total revenues to be in the range of $460.0 million to $465.0 million, an increase from its previous expectation for total revenues in the range of $455.0 million to $465.0 million.”
Earnings Releases
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC reported the first nine months of fiscal 2022 ended October 29, 2022 results: revenue $322.8 million, net income $27.5 million, EPS $1.78. Guidance raised.
“Nine-Month Highlights (39 weeks ended October 29, 2022, compared to the 39 weeks ended October 30, 2021): Total revenues were $322.8 million, an increase of 14.6%, including the negative impact of $4.3 million due to unfavorable currency exchange compared to $281.6 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2021;”
Earnings Releases
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC reported the Company’s 2022 third fiscal quarter ended October 29, 2022 results: revenue $104.5 million, net income $7.5 million, EPS $0.51. Guidance raised.
“Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Announces Record Fiscal 2022 Third Quarter Results With Seventh Consecutive Quarter of Increased Revenue Compared to Prior Year and Raises Annual Guidance Total revenues increase 9.9% to $104.5 million compared to the fiscal 2021 third quarter Pre-tax income increases 25.3% to $9.9 million compared to the fiscal 2021 third quarter Diluted earnings per share increase 41.7% to $0.51 compared to the fiscal 2021 third quarter”
Material Agreements
BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC entered into Second Amendment to Revolving Credit and Security Agreement with PNC Bank, National Association, as agent for Lenders valued at Amendment to change interest rate from LIBOR to SOFR, update mechanics, sanctions compliance, and ot (effective 2022-11-21).
“On November 21, 2022, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (the “Company”), as borrowing agent; Build-A-Bear Retail Management, Inc., together with the Company, as borrowers (collectively, the “Borrowers”); and Build-A-Bear Workshop Franchise Holdings, Inc., Build-A-Bear Entertainment, LLC, Build-A-Bear Card Services, LLC and Build-A-Bear Workshop Canada, Ltd. (collectively, the “Guarantors”); entered into a Second Amendment to Revolving Credit and Security Agreement (the “Second Amendment”) with the lenders party thereto (the “Lenders”); and PNC Bank, National Association, as agent for Lenders (in such capacity, “Agent”).”
Lesli Rotenberg was appointed as Director at BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC.
“appointed Narayan Iyengar and Lesli Rotenberg to the Board.”
Narayan Iyengar was appointed as Director at BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP INC.
“appointed Narayan Iyengar and Lesli Rotenberg to the Board.”
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