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Dolby grants EVP 48K restricted stock units

EVP and general counsel Mark Andrew Sherman received 48,076 RSUs in Dolby’s Class A stock, fully vesting in 2028 and increasing his reported direct holdings to 119,024 shares.

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Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB) reported that executive vice president, general counsel and secretary Mark Andrew Sherman received a grant of 48,076 restricted stock units of Class A common stock on September 15, 2026 under the company’s 2020 Stock Plan. These units vest 100% on September 15, 2028, contingent on his continued service, with each unit representing a right to receive one Class A share upon vesting. Following this award, Sherman holds 119,024 Class A shares directly, including 101,712 shares underlying unvested restricted stock units and 385 shares acquired through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.

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Insider SHERMAN MARK ANDREW
Role EVP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Class A Common Stock F1, F2, F3 48,076 $0.00 $0.00
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 119,024 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. Award represents a total of 48,076 restricted stock units granted under the terms of the Issuer's 2020 Stock Plan. Under the terms of the restricted stock unit grant agreement, 100% of the units shall vest on September 15, 2028, subject to the Reporting Person continuing to be a service provider through such date. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock upon vesting.
  2. F2. Shares held following the reported transactions include 101,712 shares of Class A common stock underlying restricted stock units, which are subject to forfeiture until they vest.
  3. F3. Shares include 385 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on May 15, 2026.
Restricted stock units granted 48,076 units Grant to Mark Andrew Sherman on September 15, 2026 under the 2020 Stock Plan
Vesting date September 15, 2028 100% of the 48,076 restricted stock units vest on this date, subject to continued service
Shares held following transaction 119,024 shares Direct Class A holdings reported for Mark Andrew Sherman after the grant
Shares underlying RSUs in holdings 101,712 shares Class A shares underlying restricted stock units included in post-transaction holdings and subject to forfeiture
Employee Stock Purchase Plan shares 385 shares Class A shares acquired under Dolby’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan on May 15, 2026
Transaction price per share $0.00 RSU grant reported with no cash price per share to the insider
restricted stock units financial
"Award represents a total of 48,076 restricted stock units granted under the terms"
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.
contingent right financial
"Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"
service provider financial
"subject to the Reporting Person continuing to be a service provider through such date"
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Shares include 385 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan"
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.
forfeiture financial
"underlying restricted stock units, which are subject to forfeiture until they vest"

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What equity award did DLB grant to Mark Andrew Sherman?

Dolby Laboratories granted Mark Andrew Sherman 48,076 restricted stock units of Class A common stock on September 15, 2026 under its 2020 Stock Plan. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock upon vesting.

When do Mark Andrew Sherman’s new DLB restricted stock units vest?

The 48,076 restricted stock units granted to Mark Andrew Sherman are scheduled to vest 100% on September 15, 2028, provided he continues to be a service provider to Dolby Laboratories through that date.

How many DLB shares does Mark Andrew Sherman hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, Mark Andrew Sherman holds 119,024 shares of Dolby Laboratories Class A common stock directly, including 101,712 shares underlying restricted stock units and 385 shares acquired under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Are Mark Andrew Sherman’s DLB restricted stock units currently subject to forfeiture?

Yes. Of the 119,024 Class A shares reported, 101,712 are underlying restricted stock units that are subject to forfeiture until they vest, according to the disclosure.

Were Mark Andrew Sherman’s DLB equity transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No. The filing indicates that no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for the transactions disclosed in this Form 4.

How did Mark Andrew Sherman acquire 385 DLB shares mentioned in the filing?

The filing states that Sherman's reported holdings include 385 shares of Dolby Laboratories Class A common stock acquired under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan on May 15, 2026.

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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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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*
SHERMAN MARK ANDREW

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/15/2026
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
Class A Common Stock09/15/2026A48,076A(1)$0119,024(2)(3)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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Award represents a total of 48,076 restricted stock units granted under the terms of the Issuer's 2020 Stock Plan. Under the terms of the restricted stock unit grant agreement, 100% of the units shall vest on September 15, 2028, subject to the Reporting Person continuing to be a service provider through such date. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock upon vesting.
2. Shares held following the reported transactions include 101,712 shares of Class A common stock underlying restricted stock units, which are subject to forfeiture until they vest.
3. 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 Andy Sherman09/17/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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