Skip to navigationSkip to main contentSkip to right columnADVERTISEMENTRobert Izquierdo, The Motley FoolSat, June 6, 2026 at 5:35 PM GMT+2 4 min readOn June 2, 2026, Alexander L. Cappello, a member of the Board of Directors for The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE), reported the sale of 2,490 shares for a transaction value of approximately $162,000, according to an SEC Form 4 filing.Transaction summaryMetricValueShares sold (indirect)2,490Transaction value$161,601Post-transaction shares (indirect)6,349Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($64.90).Key questionsWhat proportion of Alexander Cappello's position was affected by this sale?This transaction reduced his indirect holdings by 28.17%, from 8,839 to 6,349 shares.Was this sale executed through a direct or indirect ownership vehicle?The sale was executed entirely through Maricopa Capital LLC, an entity controlled by Cappello, with no direct or derivative participation disclosed in this filing.How does this trade fit into Cappello's historical trading pattern?Since May of last year, Cappello has reduced his total position from 21,862 shares to 6,349, with recent transactions reflecting smaller trade sizes as the available share base has diminished.What is the post-trade ownership structure for Cappello in The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated?After the transaction, Cappello retains 6,349 shares held indirectly and reports no direct ownership or outstanding options; all reported shares are held via Maricopa Capital LLC with the exception of 178 shares held in a custodial account for his children.Company overviewMetricValueEmployees47,900Revenue (TTM)$3.80 billionNet income (TTM)$165.03 millionPrice (as of market close 6/2/26)$64.49* 1-year performance figures, if referenced, are calculated using June 2nd, 2026 as the reference date.Company snapshotThe Cheesecake Factory offers full-service dining through 306 restaurants in the United States, Canada, and internationally, with core brands including The Cheesecake Factory and North Italia, as well as bakery operations supplying both internal and external customers.It generates revenue primarily from restaurant sales, complemented by bakery product sales to licensees, foodservice operators, and retailers.The company targets a broad consumer base seeking casual dining experiences, with additional exposure to international markets through licensing agreements.The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates a large portfolio of full-service restaurants and bakery operations, with a focus on premium casual dining and differentiated menu offerings. Its vertically integrated bakery business provides additional revenue streams and supports brand consistency across locations.Terms and Privacy PolicyPrivacy & Cookie SettingsMore Info