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Apple awards Deirdre O’Brien two 47,645-unit grants

The performance-based award may vest at 0% to 200% of its target based on Apple’s relative total shareholder return over fiscal years 2027 through 2029.

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Apple Inc. Senior Vice President Deirdre O’Brien reported two direct restricted stock unit (RSU) awards on September 27, 2026, each for 47,645 units; each RSU represents the right to receive one common share at settlement. One award has 12.5% scheduled to vest on April 15, 2027, with remaining units scheduled in 12.5% semi-annual installments ending October 15, 2030. The performance-based award is scheduled to vest October 1, 2029, with 0% to 200% of target potentially vesting based on Apple’s relative total shareholder return. Both are subject to award agreement terms.

Insider O'BRIEN DEIRDRE
Role Senior Vice President
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Unit F1, F2 47,645 $0.00 $0.00
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Unit F1, F3 47,645 $0.00 $0.00
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 95,290 contracts (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents the right to receive, at settlement, one share of common stock.
  2. F2. These RSUs are scheduled to vest as to 12.5% of the units on April 15, 2027 and the remaining RSUs are scheduled to vest 12.5% in semi-annual installments over a four-year period ending October 15, 2030, subject to the terms and conditions of the underlying award agreement.
  3. F3. These performance-based RSUs are scheduled to vest on October 1, 2029, subject to the terms and conditions of the underlying award agreement. The "target" number of restricted stock units is reported. Between 0% and 200% of the target number of units may vest based on Apple's relative total shareholder return from the first day of Apple's fiscal year 2027 and ending with the last day of Apple's fiscal year 2029.
First RSU award 47,645 units Direct award reported September 27, 2026; each RSU represents the right to receive one common share at settlement.
Performance-based RSU award 47,645 target units Direct award reported September 27, 2026; each RSU represents the right to receive one common share at settlement.
Initial scheduled vesting 12.5% Scheduled for April 15, 2027, under one award.
Semi-annual vesting installments 12.5% Remaining units under one award are scheduled to vest in semi-annual installments over a four-year period ending October 15, 2030.
Performance-based vesting range 0% to 200% of target Based on Apple’s relative total shareholder return from the first day of fiscal year 2027 through the last day of fiscal year 2029.
restricted stock unit financial
"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents the right to receive"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
performance-based RSUs financial
"These performance-based RSUs are scheduled to vest"
Performance-based restricted stock units (RSUs) are promises to deliver company shares to employees only if the business meets specific goals, such as revenue, profit, stock-price targets, or strategic milestones. For investors, they matter because they change future share supply and align management incentives with company results—like a salesperson whose bonus only pays out when sales targets are hit—so they can affect earnings, dilution, and confidence in leadership.
relative total shareholder return financial
"based on Apple's relative total shareholder return"
Relative total shareholder return measures how much an investor’s gain from a company — including stock price changes and dividends — beats or lags a chosen benchmark or peer group over a set time. Think of it as a race: it shows whether the company outpaced rivals or the market, which helps investors and boards judge performance, compare returns fairly, and link results to pay or investment decisions.
semi-annual installments financial
"scheduled to vest 12.5% in semi-annual installments"

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How many RSUs did AAPL Senior Vice President Deirdre O’Brien receive?

Deirdre O’Brien reported two direct awards of 47,645 restricted stock units each on September 27, 2026. Each unit represents the right to receive one share of Apple common stock at settlement.

When do Deirdre O’Brien’s AAPL RSUs vest?

For one award, 12.5% is scheduled to vest on April 15, 2027, and the remaining units are scheduled to vest in 12.5% semi-annual installments over a four-year period ending October 15, 2030. The performance-based award is scheduled to vest October 1, 2029. Between 0% and 200% of its target units may vest based on Apple’s relative total shareholder return from the first day of fiscal year 2027 through the last day of fiscal year 2029. Both schedules are subject to the underlying award agreements.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
O'BRIEN DEIRDRE

(Last)(First)(Middle)
ONE APPLE PARK WAY

(Street)
CUPERTINO CALIFORNIA 95014

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Apple Inc. [ AAPL ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Senior Vice President
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/27/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit(1)09/27/2026A47,645 (2) (2)Common Stock47,645$0.0047,645D
Restricted Stock Unit(1)09/27/2026A47,645 (3) (3)Common Stock47,645$0.0047,645D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents the right to receive, at settlement, one share of common stock.
2. These RSUs are scheduled to vest as to 12.5% of the units on April 15, 2027 and the remaining RSUs are scheduled to vest 12.5% in semi-annual installments over a four-year period ending October 15, 2030, subject to the terms and conditions of the underlying award agreement.
3. These performance-based RSUs are scheduled to vest on October 1, 2029, subject to the terms and conditions of the underlying award agreement. The "target" number of restricted stock units is reported. Between 0% and 200% of the target number of units may vest based on Apple's relative total shareholder return from the first day of Apple's fiscal year 2027 and ending with the last day of Apple's fiscal year 2029.
/s/ Sam Whittington, Attorney-in-Fact for Deirdre O'Brien09/29/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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