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Symbotic (SYM) CTO converts RSUs, sells shares for taxes

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Symbotic Inc. Chief Technology Officer James Kuffner reported RSU vesting with related share sales. On July 23, 2026, 47,923 restricted stock units settled into 47,923 shares of Class A common stock, leaving him with 287,539 restricted stock units. On July 24, 18,987 shares were sold at an average price of $40.38, in market trades between $40.22 and $40.65, solely to satisfy tax withholding obligations under the company’s equity incentive plans and not as discretionary trades.

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Insider Kuffner James
Role Chief Technology Officer
Sold 18,987 shs ($767K)
Approx. gross sale proceeds $767K
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Class A Common Stock F2, F3 18,987 $40.38 $767K
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F1, F4 47,923 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Class A Common Stock F1 47,923 -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 287,539 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 214,062 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (4)
  1. F1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock.
  2. F2. This transaction represents shares required to be sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units. These sales were mandated by the Issuer's election under its equity incentive plans to require the satisfaction of a tax withholding obligation to be funded by a "sell to cover" transaction, and do not represent discretionary trades by the Reporting Person.
  3. F3. In accordance with SEC guidance authorizing aggregate reporting of same-day purchases and sales, the shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $40.22 to $40.65, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
  4. F4. On January 23, 2025, the Reporting Person was granted 575,048 restricted stock units that vest as follows: 1/3 of the restricted stock units vest on January 23, 2026, and 1/12 of the restricted stock units vest quarterly thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person continued service with the Issuer on the applicable vesting dates.
Shares from RSU settlement 47,923 shares of Class A common stock Settled from restricted stock units on 2026-07-23
Shares sold to cover taxes 18,987 shares of Class A common stock Sold on 2026-07-24 in mandated sell-to-cover transactions
Average sale price $40.38 per share Weighted average price for 18,987 shares sold on 2026-07-24
Sale price range $40.22 to $40.65 per share Price range of multiple sale transactions on 2026-07-24
RSUs remaining after settlement 287,539 restricted stock units Restricted stock units beneficially owned following the July 23, 2026 transaction
Total RSU grant 575,048 restricted stock units Grant made on January 23, 2025 under Symbotic’s equity incentive plans
restricted stock unit financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
sell to cover financial
"tax withholding obligation to be funded by a "sell to cover" transaction"
Sell to cover is when a person who receives company stock through options or awards sells just enough shares immediately to pay required taxes, exercise costs, or fees, keeping the rest. Think of it like cashing part of a bonus to cover the tax bill so you can keep the remainder. For investors, it can create predictable small selling pressure and slightly change the number of shares actually held by insiders without increasing long‑term dilution.
equity incentive plans financial
"mandated by the Issuer's election under its equity incentive plans"
Equity incentive plans are company programs that pay employees, executives, or directors with company stock, stock options, or share units instead of or in addition to cash, aiming to align their interests with shareholders—like giving team members a stake in the house they help build. For investors this matters because such plans can motivate better company performance but also dilute existing ownership and increase reported compensation costs, so they affect future earnings, voting power, and share value.
vesting and settlement financial
"in connection with the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units"
contingent right financial
"represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock"

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FAQ

What insider transactions did Symbotic (SYM) CTO James Kuffner report?
James Kuffner reported vesting of 47,923 restricted stock units, which settled into the same number of Class A shares, and a sale of 18,987 shares conducted the next day to cover tax withholding obligations from that RSU settlement.

How many Symbotic (SYM) shares did James Kuffner sell and at what price?
He sold 18,987 shares of Class A common stock on July 24, 2026 at an average price of $40.38 per share, in multiple market transactions executed within a price range from $40.22 to $40.65.

Why did Symbotic (SYM) CTO James Kuffner sell 18,987 shares?
The 18,987 shares were sold to cover tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units, under a mandated “sell to cover” election in Symbotic’s equity incentive plans, rather than as discretionary trading activity.

What RSU activity did James Kuffner report in Symbotic (SYM) stock?
On July 23, 2026, 47,923 restricted stock units settled into 47,923 Class A shares. Following this transaction, he continued to hold 287,539 restricted stock units linked to the same grant, subject to its ongoing vesting schedule.

What is the size and vesting schedule of James Kuffner’s Symbotic (SYM) RSU grant?
On January 23, 2025, he was granted 575,048 restricted stock units. One-third vests on January 23, 2026, with one-twelfth vesting quarterly thereafter, contingent on his continued service with Symbotic on each applicable vesting date.
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
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
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*
Kuffner James
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O SYMBOTIC INC., 200 RESEARCH DRIVE
(Street)
WILMINGTON MASSACHUSETTS 01887
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Symbotic Inc. [ SYM ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Technology Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/23/2026		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 Stock07/23/2026M47,923A(1)233,049D
Class A Common Stock07/24/2026S(2)18,987D$40.38(3)214,062D
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 Units(1)07/23/2026M47,923 (4) (4)Class A Common Stock47,923$0287,539D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock.
2. This transaction represents shares required to be sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units. These sales were mandated by the Issuer's election under its equity incentive plans to require the satisfaction of a tax withholding obligation to be funded by a "sell to cover" transaction, and do not represent discretionary trades by the Reporting Person.
3. In accordance with SEC guidance authorizing aggregate reporting of same-day purchases and sales, the shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $40.22 to $40.65, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
4. On January 23, 2025, the Reporting Person was granted 575,048 restricted stock units that vest as follows: 1/3 of the restricted stock units vest on January 23, 2026, and 1/12 of the restricted stock units vest quarterly thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person continued service with the Issuer on the applicable vesting dates.
Remarks:
Corey Dufresne, Attorney-in-Fact for James Kuffner07/27/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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