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Disney executive receives 1,060 shares as award vests

The 393-share reduction covered withholding taxes and was not an open-market sale.

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Walt Disney Co EVP, Control, Fin Plan & Tax Brent Woodford reported vesting of 1,060 restricted stock units on September 23, 2026; they converted one-for-one into 1,060 Disney common shares. 393 shares were automatically withheld to discharge withholding tax obligations; the footnote says this was not an actual sale or open-market transaction. Reported indirect positions included 100 shares held by the reporting person's spouse in an IRA and 293.747 shares in The Walt Disney Stock Fund through a 401(k). No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.

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Insider WOODFORD BRENT
Role EVP, Control, Fin Plan & Tax
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit F2, F1 1,060 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Disney Common Stock F1, F2 1,060 -- --
Tax Withholding Disney Common Stock F3 393 $103.66 $41K
holding Disney Common Stock -- -- --
holding Disney Common Stock F4 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 0 contracts (Direct); Disney Common Stock — 62,995 shares (Direct); Disney Common Stock — 100 shares (Indirect, By Spouse in IRA); Disney Common Stock — 293.747 shares (Indirect, By 401(k))
Footnotes (4)
  1. F1. Vesting of restricted stock units previously granted under The Walt Disney Company's Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Incentive Plan. The award vested in two substantially equal annual installments, which began on September 23, 2025. Includes dividend equivalents accrued on the award.
  2. F2. Restricted stock units convert into common stock at 1-for-1.
  3. F3. The 393 shares reported as a disposition represent an automatic reduction of shares issued to the reporting person to discharge withholding tax obligations of reporting person and do not constitute an actual sale or other open-market transaction.
  4. F4. Shares held in The Walt Disney Stock Fund as of September 23, 2026. The Fund is one investment option in the 401(k) Plan and contains Company matching contributions.
Restricted stock units vested 1,060 units September 23, 2026; converted one-for-one into common stock
Common shares acquired 1,060 shares Through conversion of restricted stock units on September 23, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes 393 shares Automatic reduction to discharge withholding tax obligations; not an actual sale
Reported per-share amount $103.66 per share 393-share withholding entry
Indirect shares held in spouse's IRA 100 shares Reported position dated September 23, 2026
Shares in The Walt Disney Stock Fund 293.747 shares Held through a 401(k), as of September 23, 2026
restricted stock units financial
"restricted stock units previously granted under The Walt Disney Company's Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Incentive Plan"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
dividend equivalents financial
"Includes dividend equivalents accrued on the award."
Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.
withholding tax obligations financial
"to discharge withholding tax obligations"
401(k) Plan financial
"one investment option in the 401(k) Plan"
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.

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How many DIS shares did Brent Woodford receive from restricted stock unit vesting?

Brent Woodford received 1,060 Walt Disney common shares when 1,060 restricted stock units vested on September 23, 2026; the units converted one-for-one.

Were shares sold to cover Brent Woodford's DIS tax withholding?

No. 393 shares were automatically reduced from shares issued to discharge withholding tax obligations; the transaction did not constitute an actual sale or other open-market transaction. The reported per-share amount was $103.66.

What stock plan covered Brent Woodford's Disney restricted stock units?

The units were previously granted under The Walt Disney Company's Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Incentive Plan. The award vested in two substantially equal annual installments beginning September 23, 2025, and included accrued dividend equivalents.

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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
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
WOODFORD BRENT

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

(Street)
BURBANK CALIFORNIA 91521

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Walt Disney Co [ DIS ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP, Control, Fin Plan & Tax
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/23/2026
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
Disney Common Stock09/23/2026M1,060(1)A(2)63,388D
Disney Common Stock09/23/2026F393(3)D$103.6662,995D
Disney Common Stock100IBy Spouse in IRA
Disney Common Stock293.747(4)IBy 401(k)
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(2)09/23/2026M1,060 (1) (1)Disney Common Stock1,060$00D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Vesting of restricted stock units previously granted under The Walt Disney Company's Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Incentive Plan. The award vested in two substantially equal annual installments, which began on September 23, 2025. Includes dividend equivalents accrued on the award.
2. Restricted stock units convert into common stock at 1-for-1.
3. The 393 shares reported as a disposition represent an automatic reduction of shares issued to the reporting person to discharge withholding tax obligations of reporting person and do not constitute an actual sale or other open-market transaction.
4. Shares held in The Walt Disney Stock Fund as of September 23, 2026. The Fund is one investment option in the 401(k) Plan and contains Company matching contributions.
Remarks:
/s/ Karen Young, as attorney-in-fact09/25/2026
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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