Williams-Sonoma (WSM) EVP gains shares as RSUs vest and taxes withheld
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Williams-Sonoma EVP General Counsel David Randolph King reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and related tax withholding. On March 20, 2026, he received a grant of 23,376 restricted stock units, each representing one share of common stock.
On March 21–22, 2026, multiple restricted stock unit awards vested and were converted into common stock, classified as derivative exercises. In connection with these vestings, a total of 15,756 shares of common stock were withheld at $178.42 per share to cover tax obligations, which is not an open-market sale.
After these transactions, King directly holds 115,420 shares of Williams-Sonoma common stock. Footnotes also indicate an additional 476 shares held indirectly in the Williams-Sonoma Stock Fund under the company 401(k) Plan as of March 22, 2026.
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Insider Trade Summary
32,616 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
14 txns
Insider
King David Randolph
Role
EVP GENERAL COUNSEL
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 1,198 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,198 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 610 | $178.42 | $109K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 23,376 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 4,264 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 3,778 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 23,376 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 11,053 | $178.42 | $1.97M |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 4,264 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 2,170 | $178.42 | $387K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 3,778 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 1,923 | $178.42 | $343K |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 23,376 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 2,396 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 116,030 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 476 shares (Indirect, By Managed Account)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the number of shares withheld upon vesting of restricted stock units to cover tax withholding obligations. 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 March 22, 2026. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of WSM common stock. Represents restricted stock units granted on March 21, 2023, which reflect the satisfaction of performance metrics. The restricted stock units were also subject to a continued service condition, which was satisfied on March 21, 2026. The restricted stock units are cancelled upon vesting and delivery of shares of WSM common stock. The restricted stock units vest in four equal installments on each anniversary of the grant date in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. The restricted stock units vest in four equal installments on each anniversary of the grant date in 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027. The restricted stock units vest in four equal installments on each anniversary of the grant date in 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028.
FAQ
What did Williams-Sonoma (WSM) EVP David Randolph King report on this Form 4?
He reported routine equity compensation activity, including vesting of restricted stock units into common stock and related tax-withholding share dispositions, rather than open-market purchases or sales. The filing reflects compensation events and associated share withholding to satisfy tax obligations.
How many restricted stock units did the Williams-Sonoma EVP receive in the latest grant?
He received a grant of 23,376 restricted stock units on March 20, 2026. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Williams-Sonoma common stock, subject to the vesting schedule and service conditions described in the footnotes.
Were any of the Williams-Sonoma EVP’s transactions open-market buys or sells?
No open-market purchases or sales were reported. The transactions consist of restricted stock unit grants, derivative exercises converting units into common stock, and F-code share dispositions used solely to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to those vesting events.
How do the vesting terms of the Williams-Sonoma restricted stock units work?
The footnotes explain that the restricted stock units generally vest in four equal annual installments following the grant date. Some units also reflect satisfaction of performance metrics plus a continued service condition that was met on March 21, 2026, triggering vesting and share delivery.