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Ralph Lauren (RL) director adds dividend-linked restricted stock units

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ralph Lauren Corp director Darren Walker reported a small stock-based compensation event. He acquired 1.4100 restricted stock units of Class A Common Stock at $0.0000 per unit, increasing his directly held balance to 8040.5300 shares-equivalent.

The new units were credited as a result of a cash dividend paid on Ralph Lauren’s Class A Common Stock and are payable solely in shares issued under the company’s 2019 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan. This reflects routine, non-cash director compensation rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

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Insider Walker Darren
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Class A Common Stock 1.41 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 8,040.53 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Restricted stock units granted 1.4100 units Grant/award acquisition of Class A Common Stock units
Price per unit $0.0000 per unit Non-cash restricted stock unit award
Holdings after transaction 8040.5300 shares-equivalent Total direct beneficial ownership of Class A Common Stock
restricted stock units financial
"Represents restricted stock units of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock payable as a result of the payment of a cash dividend"
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.
cash dividend financial
"payable as a result of the payment of a cash dividend on the Issuer's Class A Common Stock"
A cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders directly in money, usually on a regular schedule. It is a way for investors to receive a portion of the company's profits, similar to earning interest or a bonus for holding the company's stock. Cash dividends provide income to shareholders and can indicate the company's financial health and stability.
2019 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan financial
"previously granted under the Issuer's 2019 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan"
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*
Walker Darren

(Last)(First)(Middle)
RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION
650 MADISON AVENUE

(Street)
NEW YORK NEW YORK 10022

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
RALPH LAUREN CORP [ RL ]
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)
04/10/2026
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 Stock04/10/2026A1.41(1)A$0(1)8,040.53D
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. Represents restricted stock units of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock payable as a result of the payment of a cash dividend on the Issuer's Class A Common Stock. The restricted stock units are payable solely in shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock issued to the Reporting Person in respect of restricted stock units previously granted under the Issuer's 2019 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan.
/s/ Avery S. Fischer, Attorney-in-Fact for Darren Walker04/14/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Darren Walker report in this Ralph Lauren (RL) Form 4 filing?

Darren Walker reported receiving 1.4100 restricted stock units of Ralph Lauren Class A Common Stock. These units were granted as a stock-based compensation adjustment tied to a cash dividend, and increased his directly held equity position to 8040.5300 shares-equivalent.

Was the Darren Walker Form 4 transaction in RL stock a market buy or sell?

The transaction was not a market buy or sell. It was a grant or award acquisition of 1.4100 restricted stock units at $0.0000 per unit, reflecting stock-based compensation linked to a dividend, rather than an open-market trade in Ralph Lauren shares.

How many Ralph Lauren (RL) shares does Darren Walker hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Darren Walker beneficially owns 8040.5300 shares-equivalent of Ralph Lauren Class A Common Stock. This total reflects his direct holdings, including the newly credited restricted stock units tied to the company’s dividend and incentive plan.

Why did Darren Walker receive additional RL restricted stock units?

He received additional restricted stock units because Ralph Lauren paid a cash dividend on its Class A Common Stock. Under the company’s 2019 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan, outstanding restricted stock units are adjusted for dividends, payable solely in additional shares of Class A Common Stock.

What type of security was reported in Darren Walker’s RL Form 4?

The filing reports Class A Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units. These units are payable only in shares of Ralph Lauren’s Class A Common Stock, granted under the 2019 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan as part of non-cash director compensation tied to dividends.