Dolby Laboratories executive sells 357 company shares

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/06/2026 - 05:28 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. executive Ryan Nicholson, VP, CAO and Corporate Controller, sold 357 shares of Class A Common Stock on August 4, 2026 at $60.63 per share. After this sale, he holds 36,984 shares, including 19,303 underlying restricted stock units subject to vesting and 385 shares acquired through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 357 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Nicholson Ryan

Role VP, CAO and Corp. Controller

Sold 357 shs ($22K)

Share of Position Sold 0.96%

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Class A Common Stock F1, F2	357	$60.63	$22K

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 36,984 shares (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: Class A Common Stock, 37,341 to 36,984 shares (Direct)

Other Insiders: 1 other insider reported open-market sales of this stock in the 30 days up to this filing.

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Shares held following the reported transaction includes 19,303 shares of Class A common stock underlying restricted stock units, which are subject to forfeiture until they vest.
2. F2. Shares include 385 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on May 15, 2026.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 357 shares Sale price: $60.63 per share Shares held after transaction: 36,984 shares +2 more

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Shares sold 357 shares Class A Common Stock sold on August 4, 2026

Sale price $60.63 per share Price for 357 Class A shares sold

Shares held after transaction 36,984 shares Total Dolby shares held following the sale

Restricted stock units 19,303 shares Class A common stock underlying restricted stock units subject to vesting

ESPP shares 385 shares Shares acquired under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan on May 15, 2026

Key Terms

restricted stock units, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Class A Common Stock

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restricted stock units financial

"includes 19,303 shares of Class A common stock underlying restricted stock units"

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.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial

"385 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on May 15, 2026"

An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.

Class A Common Stock financial

"Class A Common Stock transaction of 357 shares at $60.63 per share"

Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Dolby Laboratories (DLB) disclose in this filing?

Dolby Laboratories reported that executive Ryan Nicholson sold 357 shares of Class A Common Stock on August 4, 2026 at $60.63 per share. Following the sale, Nicholson’s direct and equity-award related holdings totaled 36,984 shares of Dolby stock.

How many Dolby (DLB) shares does Ryan Nicholson hold after the reported sale?

After the transaction, Ryan Nicholson holds 36,984 shares of Dolby stock. This figure includes 19,303 shares underlying restricted stock units that are still subject to vesting and 385 shares acquired under Dolby’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

At what price were the Dolby (DLB) shares sold by Ryan Nicholson?

Ryan Nicholson sold 357 shares of Dolby Class A Common Stock at a price of $60.63 per share. The transaction was reported as a sale of non-derivative securities, classified as Class A Common Stock held directly by the executive.

What portion of Ryan Nicholson’s Dolby (DLB) holdings are restricted stock units?

Out of Ryan Nicholson’s 36,984 total shares, 19,303 shares are represented by Class A common stock underlying restricted stock units. These units are subject to forfeiture until they vest, meaning they are not yet fully earned or unrestricted shares.

What role does the Employee Stock Purchase Plan play in Ryan Nicholson’s Dolby (DLB) holdings?

Ryan Nicholson’s reported holdings include 385 shares acquired under Dolby’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan on May 15, 2026. These ESPP shares form part of his total 36,984-share position, alongside directly held shares and restricted stock units.

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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^*

Nicholson Ryan

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

1275 MARKET STREET

(Street)

SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 94103

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. [ DLB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	VP, CAO and Corp. Controller

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/04/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A Common Stock	08/04/2026		S		357	D	$60.63	36,984(1)(2)	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. Shares held following the reported transaction includes 19,303 shares of Class A common stock underlying restricted stock units, which are subject to forfeiture until they vest.

2. Shares include 385 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on May 15, 2026.

	/s/ Daniel Rodriguez as Attorney-in-Fact for Ryan Nichoson	08/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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