Disney (NYSE: DIS) HR chief reports RSU vesting and tax withholding on company stock
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Walt Disney Co executive Sonia L. Coleman reported routine equity compensation activity involving Disney Common Stock. On June 23, 2026, 809 shares were issued upon conversion of restricted stock units on a 1-for-1 basis, reflecting the vesting of a prior award.
Of these, 291 shares were automatically withheld at a price of $102.92 per share to cover tax obligations, which the filing notes was not an open-market sale. After these transactions, Coleman held 811 Disney Common Stock shares directly, 1,114.866 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan, and 4,079.7036 restricted stock units following a separate 1,719.8123-unit award tied to performance conditions.
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Insider Trade Summary
809 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
Coleman Sonia L
Role
Sr. EVP & Chief People Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 809 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Disney Common Stock | 809 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Disney Common Stock | 291 | $102.92 | $30K |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Unit | 1,719.812 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Disney Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit — 0 shares (Direct, null);
Disney Common Stock — 811 shares (Direct, null);
Disney Common Stock — 1,114.866 shares (Indirect, By 401(k))
Footnotes (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 three substantially equal annual installments, which began on June 23, 2024. Includes dividend equivalents accrued on the award. Restricted stock units convert into common stock at 1-for-1. The 291 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. Shares held in The Walt Disney Stock Fund as of June 23, 2026. The Fund is one investment option in the 401(k) Plan and contains Company matching contributions. Restricted stock units were awarded during the Company's 2023 fiscal year and were subject to performance conditions, which were satisfied as to 1,719.8123 shares (including an adjustment to reflect the extent to which applicable performance criteria were met and accumulated dividend equivalents) on June 22, 2026. The stock unit award vests on the expiration date.
Key Figures
Tax withholding shares: 291 shares at $102.92
RSUs converted: 809 shares
Direct common shares after transaction: 811 shares
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6 metrics
Tax withholding shares
291 shares at $102.92
Shares automatically withheld for tax obligations on Jun. 23, 2026
RSUs converted
809 shares
Restricted stock units converted to Disney Common Stock on Jun. 23, 2026
Direct common shares after transaction
811 shares
Direct Disney Common Stock holdings following Jun. 23, 2026 activity
401(k) holdings
1,114.866 shares
Disney Stock Fund shares in 401(k) plan as of Jun. 23, 2026
New performance-based RSUs
1,719.8123 units
Restricted stock units earned based on performance conditions on Jun. 22, 2026
Total RSUs after award
4,079.7036 units
Restricted stock unit balance after Jun. 22, 2026 grant/vesting event
Key Terms
Restricted stock units, dividend equivalents, withholding tax obligations, 401(k) Plan, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted stock units financial
"Vesting of 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
"represent an automatic reduction of shares issued to the reporting person to discharge withholding tax obligations"
401(k) Plan financial
"The Fund is one investment option in the 401(k) Plan and contains Company matching contributions."
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.
performance conditions financial
"Restricted stock units were awarded during the Company's 2023 fiscal year and were subject to performance conditions"
FAQ
What insider transactions did DIS executive Sonia L. Coleman report on June 23, 2026?
Sonia L. Coleman reported vesting of 809 restricted stock units into Disney Common Stock and an automatic withholding of 291 shares for taxes. These transactions reflect equity compensation events rather than open-market buying or selling of Walt Disney Co (DIS) shares.
What restricted stock unit awards were involved in the June 2026 DIS Form 4?
One award of 809 restricted stock units vested and converted to Disney Common Stock on June 23, 2026. Another award of 1,719.8123 restricted stock units, granted in the 2023 fiscal year, became earned based on performance conditions on June 22, 2026.
What does the Disney 401(k) Stock Fund holding mean in Sonia L. Coleman’s Form 4?
The filing notes 1,114.866 Disney Common Stock shares held in The Walt Disney Stock Fund within a 401(k) plan as of June 23, 2026. This fund is an investment option in the plan and includes company matching contributions for participating employees like Coleman.