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NetApp director nets 2,307 shares from RSUs

NetApp director Francis J. Pelzer reported RSU vesting into common shares and a new RSU grant tied to the next annual meeting.

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NetApp, Inc. (NTAP) director Francis J. Pelzer reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and common shares. On September 8, 2026, 2,307 restricted stock units vested and were converted into 2,307 common shares on a one-for-one basis, increasing his directly held common shares to 3,763. On September 9, 2026, he received a grant of 1,542 restricted stock units that will vest on the day immediately preceding the date of the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders, subject to his continuous service on the Board. No open-market purchases or sales are reported, and no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is indicated.

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Insider Pelzer Francis J.
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Unit F1, F3 1,542 -- --
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit F1, F2 2,307 -- --
Exercise Common Shares F1 2,307 -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 1,542 contracts (Direct); Common Shares — 3,763 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
  2. F2. On September 10, 2025, the reporting person was granted 2,307 restricted stock units, which vested on September 8, 2026, the day immediately preceding the date of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
  3. F3. On September 9, 2026, the reporting person was granted 1,542 restricted stock units which vest on the day immediately preceding the date of the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company following the grant date, subject to the reporting person's continuous service on the Board through such date.
RSUs converted 2,307 restricted stock units Vested and converted into common shares on September 8, 2026 at a one-for-one ratio
Common shares acquired 2,307 common shares Received upon conversion of vested restricted stock units on September 8, 2026
New RSU grant 1,542 restricted stock units Granted on September 9, 2026, vesting before the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Shares held after transaction 3,763 common shares Directly held by Francis J. Pelzer after the September 8, 2026 conversion
RSU vesting date September 8, 2026 Date 2,307 restricted stock units vested, immediately before the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Restricted stock units financial
"Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis"
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.
Common stock financial
"Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"vested on September 8, 2026, the day immediately preceding the date of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders"

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What transactions did NetApp (NTAP) director Francis J. Pelzer report in this Form 4?

He reported 2,307 restricted stock units vesting into 2,307 common shares on September 8, 2026, and a new grant of 1,542 restricted stock units on September 9, 2026, which will vest before the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders, subject to continued Board service.

How many NetApp (NTAP) common shares does Francis J. Pelzer hold directly after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Francis J. Pelzer directly holds 3,763 common shares of NetApp, reflecting the conversion of 2,307 restricted stock units into common shares on a one-for-one basis.

Were any of Francis J. Pelzer’s NetApp (NTAP) transactions made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The Form 4 indicates that the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not selected, and there is no footnote stating that the transactions were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

What are the terms of the new 1,542 RSU grant reported for NetApp (NTAP)?

On September 9, 2026, Francis J. Pelzer was granted 1,542 restricted stock units, which vest on the day immediately preceding the date of the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the company, subject to his continuous service on the Board through that date.

Did Francis J. Pelzer sell any NetApp (NTAP) shares in the market in this Form 4?

No. The Form 4 reports the vesting and conversion of restricted stock units into common shares and a new RSU grant, but it does not report any open-market purchases or sales of NetApp common stock.

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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 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*
Pelzer Francis J.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
3060 OLSEN DRIVE

(Street)
SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA 95128

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NetApp, Inc. [ NTAP ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/08/2026
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
Common Shares09/08/2026M2,307A(1)3,763D
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
Restricted Stock Unit(1)09/08/2026M2,307 (2) (2)Common Shares2,307(1)0D
Restricted Stock Unit(1)09/09/2026A1,542 (3) (3)Common Shares1,542(1)1,542D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. On September 10, 2025, the reporting person was granted 2,307 restricted stock units, which vested on September 8, 2026, the day immediately preceding the date of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
3. On September 9, 2026, the reporting person was granted 1,542 restricted stock units which vest on the day immediately preceding the date of the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company following the grant date, subject to the reporting person's continuous service on the Board through such date.
/s/ Colin Lloyd, Attorney-in-Fact for Francis J Pelzer09/10/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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