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[Form 4] The Walt Disney Company Insider Trading Activity

Filing Impact
(Low)
Filing Sentiment
(Neutral)
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The Walt Disney Company (DIS) filed a Form 4 disclosing that director James P. Gorman acquired 1,046.7 shares of Disney common stock on 06/30/2025 at a price of $119.43 per share. The acquisition was coded “A,” indicating it was an award or open-market purchase rather than a sale. Following the transaction, Gorman directly owns 25,395.8 Disney shares. The filing notes that the shares represent (i) 392.5 stock units issued in lieu of cash retainer fees and (ii) 654.2 deferred stock units granted under Disney’s Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Incentive Plan. No derivative security transactions were reported, and there were no disposals of shares. The transaction appears to be part of the director’s routine compensation election rather than an opportunistic trade.

La Walt Disney Company (DIS) ha depositato un Modulo 4 comunicando che il direttore James P. Gorman ha acquisito 1.046,7 azioni ordinarie Disney il 30/06/2025 al prezzo di 119,43$ per azione. L'acquisto è stato classificato come “A”, indicando che si tratta di un premio o di un acquisto sul mercato aperto piuttosto che di una vendita. Dopo la transazione, Gorman possiede direttamente 25.395,8 azioni Disney. Nel documento si specifica che le azioni rappresentano (i) 392,5 unità azionarie emesse in sostituzione di compensi in contanti e (ii) 654,2 unità azionarie differite concesse nell'ambito del Piano Incentivi Azionari Emendato e Ristabilito del 2011 di Disney. Non sono state segnalate transazioni su strumenti derivati né cessioni di azioni. L'operazione sembra far parte della normale scelta di compenso del direttore e non di una negoziazione opportunistica.

La compañía Walt Disney (DIS) presentó un Formulario 4 informando que el director James P. Gorman adquirió 1,046.7 acciones ordinarias de Disney el 30/06/2025 a un precio de 119.43$ por acción. La adquisición fue clasificada como “A”, lo que indica que fue un premio o una compra en el mercado abierto y no una venta. Tras la transacción, Gorman posee directamente 25,395.8 acciones de Disney. El formulario señala que las acciones representan (i) 392.5 unidades de acciones emitidas en lugar de honorarios en efectivo y (ii) 654.2 unidades diferidas de acciones otorgadas bajo el Plan de Incentivos de Acciones Enmendado y Restablecido de Disney de 2011. No se reportaron transacciones con valores derivados ni disposiciones de acciones. La operación parece ser parte de la elección habitual de compensación del director y no una operación oportunista.

월트 디즈니 컴퍼니(DIS)는 2025년 6월 30일 이사 제임스 P. 고먼이 디즈니 보통주 1,046.7주를 주당 119.43달러에 취득했다고 양식 4를 제출했습니다. 이번 취득은 “A”로 분류되어, 판매가 아닌 상금 또는 공개 시장 매입임을 나타냅니다. 거래 후 고먼은 직접적으로 디즈니 주식 25,395.8주를 보유하게 되었습니다. 제출서류에는 주식이 (i) 현금 보수 대신 발행된 392.5주 단위 주식과 (ii) 디즈니의 개정 및 재확인된 2011년 주식 인센티브 계획에 따른 654.2주 단위 이연 주식으로 구성되어 있다고 명시되어 있습니다. 파생상품 거래나 주식 처분은 보고되지 않았습니다. 이번 거래는 이사의 일상적인 보상 선택의 일환으로 보이며, 기회주의적 거래는 아닌 것으로 판단됩니다.

La Walt Disney Company (DIS) a déposé un formulaire 4 révélant que le directeur James P. Gorman a acquis 1 046,7 actions ordinaires Disney le 30/06/2025 au prix de 119,43 $ par action. L'acquisition a été codée « A », indiquant qu'il s'agissait d'une attribution ou d'un achat sur le marché ouvert plutôt que d'une vente. Après la transaction, Gorman détient directement 25 395,8 actions Disney. Le dépôt précise que les actions représentent (i) 392,5 unités d'actions émises en lieu et place de frais de retenue en espèces et (ii) 654,2 unités d'actions différées accordées dans le cadre du Plan d'Incitation à l'Actionnariat modifié et restitué de Disney de 2011. Aucune transaction sur titres dérivés n'a été signalée, et aucune cession d'actions n'a eu lieu. La transaction semble faire partie de l'élection de rémunération habituelle du directeur plutôt que d'une opération opportuniste.

Die Walt Disney Company (DIS) reichte ein Formular 4 ein, das offenlegt, dass Direktor James P. Gorman am 30.06.2025 1.046,7 Disney-Stammaktien zum Preis von 119,43 $ pro Aktie erworben hat. Der Erwerb wurde mit „A“ gekennzeichnet, was darauf hinweist, dass es sich um eine Zuteilung oder einen Kauf am offenen Markt und nicht um einen Verkauf handelt. Nach der Transaktion besitzt Gorman direkt 25.395,8 Disney-Aktien. In der Meldung wird angegeben, dass die Aktien (i) 392,5 Aktienanteile darstellen, die anstelle von Barvergütungen ausgegeben wurden, und (ii) 654,2 aufgeschobene Aktienanteile, die im Rahmen des geänderten und neu gefassten Aktienanreizplans von Disney aus dem Jahr 2011 gewährt wurden. Es wurden keine Transaktionen mit Derivaten gemeldet, und es gab keine Veräußerungen von Aktien. Die Transaktion scheint Teil der routinemäßigen Vergütungswahl des Direktors zu sein und nicht ein opportunistischer Handel.

Positive
  • Director increased direct holdings, modestly improving insider-ownership alignment with shareholders.
Negative
  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: Routine director stock grant; signals board alignment but immaterial to Disney’s valuation.

The Form 4 reflects Mr. Gorman’s quarterly compensation election under Disney’s stock incentive plan. The addition of roughly 1 k shares (<0.001% of shares outstanding) modestly increases insider ownership, enhancing director–shareholder alignment. No disposals or derivative activity reduce governance concerns. Given Disney’s multibillion-dollar market cap, the financial impact is negligible; therefore, I view the filing as housekeeping rather than a catalyst.

TL;DR: Neutral event; insignificant volume, no strategic signal for DIS investors.

The 1,046.7-share acquisition (~$125 k) is immaterial against Disney’s daily trading volume and market cap. The purchase price aligns with market levels on 06/30/25, suggesting no timing edge. Because the shares were granted in lieu of cash and as deferred units, this does not imply heightened insider conviction. I classify the filing as non-impactful for portfolio positioning.

La Walt Disney Company (DIS) ha depositato un Modulo 4 comunicando che il direttore James P. Gorman ha acquisito 1.046,7 azioni ordinarie Disney il 30/06/2025 al prezzo di 119,43$ per azione. L'acquisto è stato classificato come “A”, indicando che si tratta di un premio o di un acquisto sul mercato aperto piuttosto che di una vendita. Dopo la transazione, Gorman possiede direttamente 25.395,8 azioni Disney. Nel documento si specifica che le azioni rappresentano (i) 392,5 unità azionarie emesse in sostituzione di compensi in contanti e (ii) 654,2 unità azionarie differite concesse nell'ambito del Piano Incentivi Azionari Emendato e Ristabilito del 2011 di Disney. Non sono state segnalate transazioni su strumenti derivati né cessioni di azioni. L'operazione sembra far parte della normale scelta di compenso del direttore e non di una negoziazione opportunistica.

La compañía Walt Disney (DIS) presentó un Formulario 4 informando que el director James P. Gorman adquirió 1,046.7 acciones ordinarias de Disney el 30/06/2025 a un precio de 119.43$ por acción. La adquisición fue clasificada como “A”, lo que indica que fue un premio o una compra en el mercado abierto y no una venta. Tras la transacción, Gorman posee directamente 25,395.8 acciones de Disney. El formulario señala que las acciones representan (i) 392.5 unidades de acciones emitidas en lugar de honorarios en efectivo y (ii) 654.2 unidades diferidas de acciones otorgadas bajo el Plan de Incentivos de Acciones Enmendado y Restablecido de Disney de 2011. No se reportaron transacciones con valores derivados ni disposiciones de acciones. La operación parece ser parte de la elección habitual de compensación del director y no una operación oportunista.

월트 디즈니 컴퍼니(DIS)는 2025년 6월 30일 이사 제임스 P. 고먼이 디즈니 보통주 1,046.7주를 주당 119.43달러에 취득했다고 양식 4를 제출했습니다. 이번 취득은 “A”로 분류되어, 판매가 아닌 상금 또는 공개 시장 매입임을 나타냅니다. 거래 후 고먼은 직접적으로 디즈니 주식 25,395.8주를 보유하게 되었습니다. 제출서류에는 주식이 (i) 현금 보수 대신 발행된 392.5주 단위 주식과 (ii) 디즈니의 개정 및 재확인된 2011년 주식 인센티브 계획에 따른 654.2주 단위 이연 주식으로 구성되어 있다고 명시되어 있습니다. 파생상품 거래나 주식 처분은 보고되지 않았습니다. 이번 거래는 이사의 일상적인 보상 선택의 일환으로 보이며, 기회주의적 거래는 아닌 것으로 판단됩니다.

La Walt Disney Company (DIS) a déposé un formulaire 4 révélant que le directeur James P. Gorman a acquis 1 046,7 actions ordinaires Disney le 30/06/2025 au prix de 119,43 $ par action. L'acquisition a été codée « A », indiquant qu'il s'agissait d'une attribution ou d'un achat sur le marché ouvert plutôt que d'une vente. Après la transaction, Gorman détient directement 25 395,8 actions Disney. Le dépôt précise que les actions représentent (i) 392,5 unités d'actions émises en lieu et place de frais de retenue en espèces et (ii) 654,2 unités d'actions différées accordées dans le cadre du Plan d'Incitation à l'Actionnariat modifié et restitué de Disney de 2011. Aucune transaction sur titres dérivés n'a été signalée, et aucune cession d'actions n'a eu lieu. La transaction semble faire partie de l'élection de rémunération habituelle du directeur plutôt que d'une opération opportuniste.

Die Walt Disney Company (DIS) reichte ein Formular 4 ein, das offenlegt, dass Direktor James P. Gorman am 30.06.2025 1.046,7 Disney-Stammaktien zum Preis von 119,43 $ pro Aktie erworben hat. Der Erwerb wurde mit „A“ gekennzeichnet, was darauf hinweist, dass es sich um eine Zuteilung oder einen Kauf am offenen Markt und nicht um einen Verkauf handelt. Nach der Transaktion besitzt Gorman direkt 25.395,8 Disney-Aktien. In der Meldung wird angegeben, dass die Aktien (i) 392,5 Aktienanteile darstellen, die anstelle von Barvergütungen ausgegeben wurden, und (ii) 654,2 aufgeschobene Aktienanteile, die im Rahmen des geänderten und neu gefassten Aktienanreizplans von Disney aus dem Jahr 2011 gewährt wurden. Es wurden keine Transaktionen mit Derivaten gemeldet, und es gab keine Veräußerungen von Aktien. Die Transaktion scheint Teil der routinemäßigen Vergütungswahl des Direktors zu sein und nicht ein opportunistischer Handel.

SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED 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
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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*
GORMAN JAMES P

(Last) (First) (Middle)
500 SOUTH BUENA VISTA STREET

(Street)
BURBANK CA 91521

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Walt Disney Co [ DIS ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Disney Common Stock 06/30/2025 A 1,046.7(1) A $119.43 25,395.8 D
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)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Includes: (1) 392.5 stock units and/or shares of the Issuer's common stock issued under the Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Plan") credited in lieu of all or a portion of the reporting person's quarterly cash retainer fees for Board services pursuant to the reporting person's election, which shares shall be issued to the reporting person at such times and subject to such terms and conditions governing the election, and (2) 654.2 deferred stock units under the Plan credited as a quarterly grant under the Plan. Stock units are issued to the reporting person in the form of shares of the Issuer's common stock issued under the Plan.
Remarks:
/s/ Karen Young, as attorney-in-fact 07/02/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

How many Disney (DIS) shares did James P. Gorman acquire?

He acquired 1,046.7 shares on 06/30/2025.

What was the acquisition price reported in the Form 4?

The price was $119.43 per share.

What is Gorman’s total Disney share ownership after the transaction?

He now directly owns 25,395.8 shares.

Was this a purchase or a sale of Disney stock?

The Form 4 lists the transaction code "A," indicating an acquisition; no shares were sold.

Why were the shares issued to the director?

They consist of stock units issued in lieu of cash retainer fees and deferred stock units granted under Disney’s 2011 Stock Incentive Plan.
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