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NetApp president converts stock units to 1,847 shares

The president's 14,783-unit award was granted July 1, 2026, with vesting over 45 months subject to continued service.

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NetApp, Inc. President Cesar Cernuda converted 1,847 restricted stock units into 1,847 common shares on October 15, 2026. On that date, 869 common shares were delivered or withheld for payment of exercise price or tax liability at $222.20 per share. The derivative position following conversion was 12,936 restricted stock units; vesting of the award is subject to continued service.

Insider CERNUDA CESAR
Role President
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 869 $222.20 $193K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 12,936 contracts (Direct); Common Shares — 47,508 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
  1. F1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
  2. 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.
Restricted stock units converted 1,847 units October 15, 2026; converted into 1,847 common shares
Shares delivered or withheld 869 common shares October 15, 2026; for payment of exercise price or tax liability
Reported per-share price $222.20 per share Shares delivered or withheld on October 15, 2026
Restricted stock units following conversion 12,936 units Position following the October 15, 2026 conversion
Restricted stock units granted 14,783 units Granted July 1, 2026
Initial vesting portion 1/8th (12.5%) Scheduled for October 15, 2026, subject to continued service
Subsequent vesting schedule 1/16th (6.25%) quarterly for a total of 45 months Subject to continued service on each applicable vesting date
restricted stock units financial
"Restricted stock units convert into common stock"
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"
continued service financial
"subject to continued service on each applicable vesting date"

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How many NTAP shares did President Cesar Cernuda receive from the RSU conversion?

On October 15, 2026, 1,847 restricted stock units converted into 1,847 common shares for President Cesar Cernuda. The units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

How many NTAP shares were delivered or withheld, and at what price?

On October 15, 2026, 869 common shares were delivered or withheld for payment of exercise price or tax liability at $222.20 per share.

What is the vesting schedule for President Cesar Cernuda's NTAP restricted stock units?

The 14,783 restricted stock units granted July 1, 2026 vest as to 1/8th (12.5%) on October 15, 2026, then 1/16th (6.25%) 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 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
CERNUDA CESAR

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/15/2026
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
Common Shares10/15/2026M1,847A(1)48,377D
Common Shares10/15/2026F869D$222.247,508D
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)10/15/2026M1,847 (2) (2)Common Shares1,847(1)12,936D
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 Cesar Cernuda10/19/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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