Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) CFO reports RSU awards and options
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Walt Disney Co’s senior executive vice president and chief financial officer reported stock-based compensation activity and new equity awards. On December 15, 2025, 12,658 previously granted restricted stock units vested and converted into common shares; 5,157 of those shares were automatically withheld to cover taxes and were not sold on the open market, leaving 14,278 shares held directly, plus small additional holdings in family trusts.
The filing shows 12,658 restricted stock units remaining from this earlier grant, scheduled to vest on December 15, 2026. The officer also received a new award of 37,483 restricted stock units, vesting in three equal installments on December 15 of 2026, 2027 and 2028, and a new stock option for 113,062 shares at an exercise price of $110.05, vesting on the same schedule and expiring December 15, 2035. In connection with the option grant, additional performance-based restricted stock units may vest in a range from zero to 138,686 units depending on future performance criteria.
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FAQ
What did Walt Disney Co (DIS) disclose in this Form 4 filing?
The filing reports that the company’s senior executive vice president and chief financial officer had restricted stock units vest into common shares, had some shares withheld to cover taxes, and received new grants of restricted stock units and stock options under The Walt Disney Company’s Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Incentive Plan.
How many Walt Disney Co (DIS) shares did the CFO acquire and how many were withheld for taxes?
On December 15, 2025, 12,658 restricted stock units vested into Disney common shares. Of these, 5,157 shares were automatically withheld to satisfy withholding tax obligations, with 14,278 shares reported as directly owned after the transactions.
What new restricted stock unit (RSU) awards did the Disney CFO receive?
The officer received a new award of 37,483 restricted stock units. This award was granted under the Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Incentive Plan and is scheduled to vest in three equal installments on December 15 of 2026, 2027 and 2028.
What stock options were granted to the Walt Disney Co (DIS) CFO and when do they vest?
The officer was granted a stock option for 113,062 shares of Disney common stock with an exercise price of $110.05 per share. The option was granted under the Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Incentive Plan, is scheduled to vest in three equal installments on December 15 of 2026, 2027 and 2028, and expires on December 15, 2035.
Did the Walt Disney Co (DIS) CFO sell any shares on the open market in this Form 4?
No. The 5,157 shares reported as a disposition were an automatic reduction of shares issued to the reporting person to discharge withholding tax obligations and, according to the filing, do not constitute an actual sale or other open-market transaction.
What performance-based equity could the Disney CFO receive in addition to the reported grants?
In connection with the reported stock option award, the officer was also awarded restricted stock units whose vesting is subject to performance criteria. The number of these stock units that may vest depends on the extent to which the performance criteria are satisfied and ranges from zero to 138,686 units, excluding potential accrued dividends.