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NetApp director Held gets stock units, 2,307 shares

NetApp director Gerald Held reported vesting and conversion of prior RSUs plus a new RSU grant tied to future board service.

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NetApp, Inc. director Gerald Held reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and common shares. On September 9, 2026, he received a grant of 1,542 restricted stock units, which will vest on the day immediately preceding the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders, subject to his continuous board service. On September 8, 2026, 2,307 previously granted restricted stock units vested and converted into 2,307 common shares on a one-for-one basis, after which he held 16,082 common shares directly. No transactions were made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

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Insider HELD GERALD
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 — 16,082 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.
New RSU grant 1,542 restricted stock units Granted to Gerald Held on September 9, 2026, subject to continuous board service
Vested RSUs converted 2,307 restricted stock units Vested and converted into 2,307 common shares on September 8, 2026
Common shares acquired 2,307 common shares Received upon conversion of vested restricted stock units on September 8, 2026
Common shares held after transactions 16,082 common shares Directly owned by Gerald Held after the September 8, 2026 conversion
Prior RSU grant date September 10, 2025 Grant date of the 2,307 restricted stock units that vested on September 8, 2026
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.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders regulatory
"vested on September 8, 2026, the day immediately preceding the date of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders"
continuous service on the Board financial
"subject to the reporting person's continuous service on the Board through such date"

FAQ

What equity transactions did NTAP director Gerald Held report on this Form 4?

Gerald Held reported that 2,307 restricted stock units vested and converted into 2,307 common shares on September 8, 2026, and that he received a new grant of 1,542 restricted stock units on September 9, 2026, as director compensation.

How many NetApp (NTAP) shares does Gerald Held own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Gerald Held directly owns 16,082 common shares of NetApp, Inc., reflecting the conversion of 2,307 restricted stock units into common stock on September 8, 2026.

What are the terms of the new RSU grant reported by NTAP director Gerald Held?

On September 9, 2026, Gerald Held received 1,542 restricted stock units, which vest on the day immediately preceding the date of the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders following the grant date, subject to his continuous service on the Board through that date.

What was the origin of the 2,307 RSUs that vested for NTAP director Gerald Held?

The 2,307 restricted stock units that vested on September 8, 2026, were granted to Gerald Held on September 10, 2025 and vested the day immediately preceding the date of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Do Gerald Held’s NTAP transactions involve a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The Form 4 indicates that no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported in connection with these transactions by NetApp director Gerald Held.

How do the reported NetApp (NTAP) RSUs convert into common stock for Gerald Held?

The filing states that restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis, so each vested RSU held by Gerald Held becomes one NetApp common share upon conversion.

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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*
HELD GERALD

(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)16,082D
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 Gerald Held09/10/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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