NetApp Syam Nair converts awards into 1,847 shares

Q: How many NTAP shares did Syam Nair receive from restricted stock units?

Syam Nair converted 1,847 restricted stock units into 1,847 common shares on October 15, 2026. The reported derivative position following the conversion was 12,936 restricted stock units.

Q: Why were 727 NTAP shares reported as disposed by Syam Nair?

The transaction reports 727 common shares delivered or withheld for payment of exercise price or tax liability, at a reported price of $222.20 per share on October 15, 2026.

The award schedule provides for quarterly vesting after October 15, 2026, subject to continued service, over a total of 45 months.

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NetApp, Inc. EVP, Chief Product Officer Syam Nair converted 1,847 restricted stock units into 1,847 common shares on October 15, 2026. On that date, 727 common shares were delivered or withheld for payment of exercise price or tax liability, at a reported price of $222.20 per share. The reported derivative position following the conversion was 12,936 restricted stock units. Nair was granted 14,783 restricted stock units on July 1, 2026; the award terms provide for 1/8th to vest on October 15, 2026, followed by 1/16th quarterly thereafter for a total of 45 months, subject to continued service.

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1,847 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider Nair Syam

Role EVP, Chief Product Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Unit ^{F1, F2}	1,847	--	--
Exercise	Common Shares ^F1	1,847	--	--
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Shares	727	$222.20	$162K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 12,936 contracts (Direct); Common Shares — 37,814 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

F1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
F2. On July 1, 2026, the reporting person was granted 14,783 restricted stock units. Restricted stock unit awards shall vest as to 1/8th (12.5%) of the shares October 15, 2026 and 1/16th (6.25%) of the shares quarterly thereafter for a total of 45 months, subject to continued service on each applicable vesting date.

Key Figures

Restricted stock units converted: 1,847 units Common shares acquired on conversion: 1,847 shares Shares delivered or withheld: 727 shares +3 more

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Restricted stock units converted 1,847 units October 15, 2026

Common shares acquired on conversion 1,847 shares October 15, 2026

Shares delivered or withheld 727 shares For payment of exercise price or tax liability on October 15, 2026

Reported price per share $222.20 per share Reported for the 727 shares delivered or withheld on October 15, 2026

Restricted stock units following conversion 12,936 units Reported derivative position after the October 15, 2026 transaction

Restricted stock units granted 14,783 units Granted July 1, 2026

Key Terms

Restricted stock units, one-for-one basis, vesting

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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.

one-for-one basis financial

"convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis"

vesting financial

"shall vest as to 1/8th (12.5%) of the shares"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

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How many NTAP shares did Syam Nair receive from restricted stock units?

Syam Nair converted 1,847 restricted stock units into 1,847 common shares on October 15, 2026. The reported derivative position following the conversion was 12,936 restricted stock units.

Why were 727 NTAP shares reported as disposed by Syam Nair?

The transaction reports 727 common shares delivered or withheld for payment of exercise price or tax liability, at a reported price of $222.20 per share on October 15, 2026.

What was Syam Nair's NTAP restricted-stock-unit vesting schedule?

Nair was granted 14,783 restricted stock units on July 1, 2026. The award terms provide for 1/8th to vest on October 15, 2026, followed by 1/16th quarterly thereafter for a total of 45 months, subject to continued service on each applicable vesting date.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Nair Syam

(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)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	EVP, Chief Product Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/15/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Shares	10/15/2026		M		1,847	A	⁽¹⁾	38,541	D
Common Shares	10/15/2026		F		727	D	$222.2	37,814	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Unit	⁽¹⁾	10/15/2026		M			1,847	⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Common Shares	1,847	⁽¹⁾	12,936	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

2. On July 1, 2026, the reporting person was granted 14,783 restricted stock units. Restricted stock unit awards shall vest as to 1/8th (12.5%) of the shares October 15, 2026 and 1/16th (6.25%) of the shares quarterly thereafter for a total of 45 months, subject to continued service on each applicable vesting date.

	/s/ Peter Mandel, Attorney-in-Fact for Syam Nair	10/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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