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AT&T (NYSE: T) SVP adds deferred stock units via company benefit plan

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AT&T Inc. senior vice president and Chief Accounting Officer & Controller Sabrina Sanders S reported an acquisition of 1,588.44 deferred stock units of AT&T common stock through a benefit plan at a reference price of $28.99 per share. These units were purchased via automatic payroll deductions with partial company matching contributions and are settled only in stock on a 1-for-1 basis. Following this grant, she holds 1,818.866 units indirectly in the benefit plan, 5,366.3484 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan based on a statement dated February 28, 2026, and 172,161 shares directly.

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Insider Sabrina Sanders S
Role SVP-ChiefActngOfcr&Controller
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 1,588.44 $28.99 $46K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,818.866 shares (Indirect, By Benefit Plan); Common Stock — 172,161 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents deferred stock units purchased by the reporting person with automatic payroll deductions and partial company matching contributions. Deferred stock units are settled only in stock on a 1-for-1 basis. Based on a 401(k) plan statement dated 2/28/2026.
Deferred stock units granted 1,588.44 units Benefit plan acquisition at $28.99 per unit on March 31, 2026
Reference price per unit $28.99/share Deferred stock units of AT&T common stock
Benefit plan units after grant 1,818.866 units Indirect holdings by benefit plan following the transaction
401(k) plan shares 5,366.3484 shares Indirect holdings based on 401(k) statement dated February 28, 2026
Directly held shares 172,161 shares Direct ownership of AT&T common stock
deferred stock units financial
"Represents deferred stock units purchased by the reporting person with automatic payroll deductions"
Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.
automatic payroll deductions financial
"purchased by the reporting person with automatic payroll deductions and partial company matching contributions"
partial company matching contributions financial
"with automatic payroll deductions and partial company matching contributions"
settled only in stock on a 1-for-1 basis financial
"Deferred stock units are settled only in stock on a 1-for-1 basis"
401(k) plan statement financial
"Based on a 401(k) plan statement dated 2/28/2026"
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*
Sabrina Sanders S

(Last)(First)(Middle)
208 S. AKARD ST.

(Street)
DALLAS TEXAS 75202

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AT&T INC. [ T ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
SVP-ChiefActngOfcr&Controller
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/31/2026
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 Stock03/31/2026A(1)1,588.44A$28.991,818.866IBy Benefit Plan
Common Stock5,366.3484(2)IBy 401(k)
Common Stock172,161D
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 deferred stock units purchased by the reporting person with automatic payroll deductions and partial company matching contributions. Deferred stock units are settled only in stock on a 1-for-1 basis.
2. Based on a 401(k) plan statement dated 2/28/2026.
/s/ Johnell C. Holland, Attorney-in-fact04/02/2026
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did AT&T (T) report for Sabrina Sanders S?

AT&T reported that SVP and Chief Accounting Officer & Controller Sabrina Sanders S acquired 1,588.44 deferred stock units through a benefit plan at $28.99 per share. The units are purchased via payroll deductions with partial company matching and settle 1-for-1 in AT&T common stock.

Is the AT&T (T) Form 4 transaction an open-market stock purchase?

No, the reported acquisition reflects 1,588.44 deferred stock units obtained through a benefit plan using automatic payroll deductions and company matching, not an open-market trade. These units are compensation and retirement-related, settled only in AT&T stock on a 1-for-1 basis.

How many AT&T (T) shares does Sabrina Sanders S hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Sabrina Sanders S holds 1,818.866 deferred stock units in a benefit plan, 5,366.3484 shares indirectly through a 401(k), and 172,161 shares directly. The Form 4 shows her overall equity position in AT&T common stock across these accounts.

What does the AT&T (T) Form 4 say about the 401(k) holdings?

The Form 4 shows 5,366.3484 AT&T common shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan. A footnote states this figure is based on a 401(k) plan statement dated February 28, 2026, indicating it comes from official plan reporting rather than a new transaction.

How are AT&T (T) deferred stock units in this filing structured?

The deferred stock units were purchased with automatic payroll deductions plus partial company matching contributions. According to the filing, these units are settled only in AT&T common stock on a 1-for-1 basis, directly linking the benefit plan balance to the company’s share count.