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Sandisk (SNDK) legal chief has 117 shares withheld for tax obligations

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Sandisk Corp Chief Legal Officer and Secretary Bernard Shek reported a small share disposition related to taxes rather than an open‑market trade. On the reported date, 117 shares of common stock were withheld at a price of 2,184.75 per share to satisfy tax obligations tied to vesting, as permitted under Rule 16b-3(e). After this tax-withholding event, Shek directly held 32,115 shares of Sandisk common stock, indicating the transaction affected only a small portion of his overall holdings.

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Insider Shek Bernard
Role Chief Legal Officer & Secty
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock 117 $2,184.75 $256K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 32,115 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Tax-withheld shares 117 shares Common Stock withheld to cover tax obligation
Withholding price $2,184.75 per share Price used for tax-withholding disposition
Shares after transaction 32,115 shares Total direct holdings following tax withholding
Disposition type Tax-withholding disposition Form 4 code F, payment of tax liability
Tax-withholding events 1 transaction transactionSummary taxWithholdingCount
Rule 16b-3(e) regulatory
"withholding securities incident to the vesting of securities in accordance with Rule 16b-3(e)"
tax obligation financial
"Payment of tax obligation by withholding securities incident to the vesting"
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: tax-withholding disposition"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
Common Stock financial
"security_title: Common Stock"
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.
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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*
Shek Bernard

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O SANDISK CORPORATION
951 SANDISK DRIVE

(Street)
MILPITAS CALIFORNIA 95035

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Sandisk Corp [ SNDK ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Legal Officer & Secty
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/20/2026
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 Stock06/20/2026F117(1)D$2,184.7532,115D
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. Payment of tax obligation by withholding securities incident to the vesting of securities in accordance with Rule 16b-3(e).
By: /s/ Van Huynh Attorney-in-Fact For: Bernard Shek06/22/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Sandisk (SNDK) report for Bernard Shek?

Sandisk reported that Chief Legal Officer Bernard Shek had 117 common shares withheld to cover tax obligations on vesting. This was a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale, and is a routine administrative transaction under Rule 16b-3(e).

Did Bernard Shek sell Sandisk (SNDK) shares in the open market?

No, the filing shows no open-market sale. Instead, 117 shares were withheld by the company to satisfy tax obligations triggered by vesting of securities, classified as a tax-withholding disposition under Rule 16b-3(e), which is a standard administrative mechanism.

How many Sandisk (SNDK) shares were involved in Bernard Shek’s tax withholding?

The transaction involved 117 shares of Sandisk common stock, withheld at a reported price of $2,184.75 per share. These shares were used to cover tax obligations rather than being sold in the market to third-party buyers.

What are Bernard Shek’s Sandisk (SNDK) holdings after this Form 4 transaction?

After the tax-withholding disposition, Bernard Shek directly held 32,115 shares of Sandisk common stock. This shows the transaction affected only a small fraction of his total direct stake, leaving his overall position largely unchanged.

How does Rule 16b-3(e) apply to the Sandisk (SNDK) insider filing?

Rule 16b-3(e) allows insiders to use share withholding to pay tax obligations on equity awards. In this case, 117 Sandisk shares were withheld upon vesting to satisfy taxes, and the filing explicitly cites this rule as the basis for the disposition.