Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) EVP reports RSU vesting, shares withheld for taxes
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Walt Disney Co executive Brent Woodford, EVP Control, Financial Planning & Tax, reported vesting of 1,162 restricted stock units on July 17, 2026, converting 1-for-1 into Disney common stock under the company’s 2011 Stock Incentive Plan. Of these, 362 shares were automatically withheld at $98.42 per share to cover tax obligations and are described as not an open-market sale. Indirect holdings reported include 100.0000 shares via a spouse’s IRA and 291.4910 shares in The Walt Disney Stock Fund within the 401(k) Plan as of July 17, 2026.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 800 shares
Net Buy
5 txns
Insider
WOODFORD BRENT
Role
EVP, Control, Fin Plan & Tax
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit F2, F1 | 1,162 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Disney Common Stock F1, F2 | 1,162 | -- | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Disney Common Stock F3 | 362 | $98.42 | $36K |
| holding | Disney Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Disney Common Stock F4 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit — 0 shares (Direct);
Disney Common Stock — 62,323 shares (Direct);
Disney Common Stock — 100 shares (Indirect, By Spouse in IRA);
Disney Common Stock — 291.491 shares (Indirect, By 401(k))
Footnotes (4)
- 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 six substantially equal semi-annual installments, which began on January 17, 2024. Includes dividend equivalents accrued on the award.
- F2. Restricted stock units convert into common stock at 1-for-1.
- F3. The 362 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.
- F4. Shares held in The Walt Disney Stock Fund as of July 17, 2026. The Fund is one investment option in the 401(k) Plan and contains Company matching contributions.
Key Figures
RSUs vested and converted: 1162.0000 shares
Shares withheld for taxes: 362.0000 shares
Tax withholding price: $98.4200 per share
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6 metrics
RSUs vested and converted
1162.0000 shares
Restricted stock units vested and converted 1-for-1 into Disney common stock on July 17, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes
362.0000 shares
Automatic reduction to satisfy withholding tax obligations at vesting, not an open-market sale
Tax withholding price
$98.4200 per share
Per-share value used for the 362-share tax-withholding disposition
Spouse IRA holdings
100.0000 shares
Indirect Disney common stock holdings by spouse in an IRA as of July 17, 2026
401(k) Stock Fund holdings
291.4910 shares
Shares held in The Walt Disney Stock Fund within the 401(k) Plan as of July 17, 2026
Derivative RSUs remaining from grant
0.0000 units
Total restricted stock units following the reported vesting transaction from this specific award
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit, dividend equivalents, withholding tax obligations, The Walt Disney Stock Fund, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"security title is listed as Restricted Stock Unit converting 1-for-1 into common stock"
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.
dividend equivalents financial
"Includes dividend equivalents accrued on the award of restricted stock units"
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
"shares represent an automatic reduction to discharge withholding tax obligations"
The Walt Disney Stock Fund financial
"Shares held in The Walt Disney Stock Fund as an option in the 401(k) Plan"
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.
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FAQ
What did Walt Disney Co (DIS) EVP Brent Woodford report in this Form 4?
He reported vesting of 1,162 restricted stock units on July 17, 2026, converting 1-for-1 into Disney common stock. Of these, 362 shares were automatically withheld at $98.42 per share to satisfy tax obligations and are described as not an open-market sale.
What indirect Disney (DIS) holdings does Brent Woodford disclose in this filing?
Indirect holdings include 100.0000 shares held by his spouse in an IRA and 291.4910 shares held in The Walt Disney Stock Fund within the 401(k) Plan as of July 17, 2026, which also reflects Company matching contributions.
Under which plan were Brent Woodford’s Disney (DIS) restricted stock units granted and how did they vest?
The RSUs were granted under The Walt Disney Company’s Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Incentive Plan. The award vested in six substantially equal semi-annual installments beginning January 17, 2024, and includes dividend equivalents accrued on the award.