Williams-Sonoma (WSM) director elects 132 deferred stock units in lieu of cash

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Williams-Sonoma director Esi Eggleston Bracey received 132 deferred stock units on February 2, 2026. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Williams-Sonoma common stock and was awarded at a price of $0.00 per unit.

The director elected to take these units instead of the cash portion of annual retainers under the company’s Director Compensation Policy and 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The deferred stock units are fully vested and are scheduled to be delivered in June 2036, with the possibility of earlier delivery upon certain events.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Bracey Esi Eggleston

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Deferred Stock Units	132	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Stock Units — 132 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each deferred stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of WSM common stock. The reporting person elected to receive these deferred stock units, which were granted under the Issuer's 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan, pursuant to the Issuer's Director Compensation Policy (the "Policy"), in lieu of the cash portion of the annual retainers under the Policy. The deferred stock units are fully vested and will be delivered to the reporting person in June 2036, the end of the deferral period, subject to earlier delivery upon the occurrence of certain events.

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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 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^*

Bracey Esi Eggleston

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/02/2026

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

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
Deferred Stock Units	(1)	02/02/2026		A		132(2)		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	132	$0	132	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each deferred stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of WSM common stock.

2. The reporting person elected to receive these deferred stock units, which were granted under the Issuer's 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan, pursuant to the Issuer's Director Compensation Policy (the "Policy"), in lieu of the cash portion of the annual retainers under the Policy.

3. The deferred stock units are fully vested and will be delivered to the reporting person in June 2036, the end of the deferral period, subject to earlier delivery upon the occurrence of certain events.

	/s/ David R. King, Attorney-in-Fact for Esi Eggleston Bracey	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did WSM director Esi Eggleston Bracey report?

Esi Eggleston Bracey reported receiving 132 deferred stock units on February 2, 2026. These units were granted under Williams-Sonoma’s 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan as part of director compensation, replacing the cash portion of annual retainers under the Director Compensation Policy.

How many Williams-Sonoma (WSM) deferred stock units were granted and at what price?

The filing shows a grant of 132 deferred stock units at a price of $0.00 per unit. Each deferred stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Williams-Sonoma common stock, providing equity-based compensation in lieu of cash retainers.

What are the key terms of the deferred stock units reported by WSM?

Each deferred stock unit is a contingent right to receive one share of Williams-Sonoma common stock. The units are fully vested and will be delivered in June 2036, with potential for earlier delivery if certain specified events occur before the scheduled date.

Why did the WSM director receive deferred stock units instead of cash?

The director elected to receive deferred stock units in lieu of the cash portion of annual retainers. This election was made under Williams-Sonoma’s Director Compensation Policy, with the units granted pursuant to the company’s 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan as equity-based director compensation.

When will the Williams-Sonoma deferred stock units be delivered to the director?

The deferred stock units are scheduled to be delivered in June 2036, which is the end of the deferral period. The filing also notes that delivery may occur earlier if certain events specified in the plan or policy take place before that date.

Is the WSM director’s deferred stock unit award fully vested?

Yes, the filing states the deferred stock units are fully vested. Although vesting is complete, the actual delivery of Williams-Sonoma common stock underlying these 132 units will occur in June 2036, subject to possible earlier delivery upon certain triggering events.