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Williams-Sonoma exec reports RSU vesting and tax shares

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Williams-Sonoma executive Monica Bhargava reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and common stock. On 01/25/2026, 8,298 restricted stock units were converted into an equal number of Williams-Sonoma common shares at an exercise price of $0, leaving 8,300 restricted stock units beneficially owned afterward.

On the same date, 8,298 common shares were acquired from the RSU vesting, and 3,518 shares were withheld at a price of $204.5 per share to cover tax withholding obligations. Following these transactions, Bhargava directly beneficially owned 23,872 common shares and indirectly held 11,746 shares through a managed account in the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Stock Fund under the company 401(k) plan.

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Insider Bhargava Monica
Role PRESIDENT POTTERY BARN BRAND
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 8,298 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock 8,298 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Stock 3,518 $204.50 $719K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 8,300 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 23,872 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 11,746 shares (Indirect, By Managed Account)
Footnotes (5)
  1. F1. Represents the number of shares withheld upon vesting of restricted stock units to cover tax withholding obligations.
  2. F2. Represents the number of shares held by the reporting person in the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Stock Fund under the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 401(k) Plan, based on a statement dated January 25, 2026.
  3. F3. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of WSM common stock.
  4. F4. These restricted stock units vest in four equal installments on 1/25/2024, 1/25/2025, 1/25/2026 and 1/25/2027.
  5. F5. The restricted stock units are cancelled upon vesting and delivery of shares of WSM common stock.

FAQ

What insider transaction did Monica Bhargava report at WILLIAMS SONOMA INC (WSM)?
Monica Bhargava reported vesting of restricted stock units and related share movements. On January 25, 2026, 8,298 restricted stock units converted into common stock, with some shares withheld to cover taxes, updating her direct and indirect ownership positions in Williams-Sonoma common stock.

How many Williams-Sonoma (WSM) restricted stock units vested for Monica Bhargava?
8,298 restricted stock units vested for Monica Bhargava. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Williams-Sonoma common stock. Upon vesting on January 25, 2026, these units converted into 8,298 common shares at an exercise price of zero dollars per share.

How many WSM shares were withheld for taxes in Monica Bhargava’s Form 4 filing?
3,518 Williams-Sonoma shares were withheld to cover tax obligations. These shares were withheld upon vesting of restricted stock units at a price of $204.5 per share, as part of tax withholding, rather than an open-market discretionary sale of common stock.

What is Monica Bhargava’s Williams-Sonoma (WSM) share ownership after the reported transactions?
After the transactions, Monica Bhargava directly owned 23,872 WSM shares. She also indirectly held 11,746 shares through a managed account in the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Stock Fund under the company 401(k) plan, based on a statement dated January 25, 2026.

What role does Monica Bhargava hold at Williams-Sonoma (WSM)?
Monica Bhargava is an officer of Williams-Sonoma. She serves as PRESIDENT POTTERY BARN BRAND, according to the Form 4 filing. The reported equity transactions reflect changes in her beneficial ownership related to executive compensation, including restricted stock units and associated common stock.

How do the restricted stock units in the WSM Form 4 vest over time?
The restricted stock units vest in four equal annual installments. They vest on January 25 of 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027. Upon each vesting, units are cancelled and replaced by an equivalent number of Williams-Sonoma common shares delivered to the reporting person.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED 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*
Bhargava Monica
(Last) (First) (Middle)
3250 VAN NESS AVE.
(Street)
SAN FRANCISCO CA 94109
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WILLIAMS SONOMA INC [ WSM ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
PRESIDENT POTTERY BARN BRAND
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/25/2026
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 01/25/2026 M 8,298 A $0 27,390 D
Common Stock 01/25/2026 F 3,518(1) D $204.5 23,872 D
Common Stock 11,746 I By Managed Account(2)
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)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units (3) 01/25/2026 M 8,298 (4) (5) Common Stock 8,298 $0 8,300 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents the number of shares withheld upon vesting of restricted stock units to cover tax withholding obligations.
2. Represents the number of shares held by the reporting person in the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Stock Fund under the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 401(k) Plan, based on a statement dated January 25, 2026.
3. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of WSM common stock.
4. These restricted stock units vest in four equal installments on 1/25/2024, 1/25/2025, 1/25/2026 and 1/25/2027.
5. The restricted stock units are cancelled upon vesting and delivery of shares of WSM common stock.
/s/ David R. King, Attorney-in-Fact for Monica Bhargava 01/27/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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