Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) CAO converts RSUs; 883 shares withheld for taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Williams-Sonoma’s Chief Accounting Officer Jeremy Brooks reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and common stock. On March 21–22, 2026, he exercised restricted stock units into 2,458 shares of common stock, with no cash exercise price.
To cover tax obligations tied to these vestings, 883 shares of common stock were withheld at $178.42 per share, classified as tax-withholding dispositions rather than open-market sales. After these transactions, Brooks directly holds 10,616 shares of common stock and indirectly holds 247 shares through the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Stock Fund in the company’s 401(k) plan, based on a statement dated March 22, 2026.
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Insider Trade Summary
2,458 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
10 txns
Insider
Brooks Jeremy
Role
CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 798 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 798 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 287 | $178.42 | $51K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 610 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 1,050 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 610 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 219 | $178.42 | $39K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,050 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 377 | $178.42 | $67K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 1,596 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 10,903 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 247 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. 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 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 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 INC (WSM) insider Jeremy Brooks report on this Form 4?
Jeremy Brooks reported vesting and exercise of restricted stock units into 2,458 shares of WSM common stock. These are compensation-related equity awards rather than open-market purchases, reflecting scheduled conversions of stock-based pay into actual shares.
What type of awards were involved in this WSM Form 4 filing?
The filing centers on restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of WSM common stock. These units vested according to multi-year schedules and were converted into common shares, with some shares withheld for taxes at vesting.
How do the WSM restricted stock units vest for Jeremy Brooks?
The restricted stock units vest in four equal installments on each anniversary of their respective grant dates in 2023–2026, 2024–2027, and 2025–2028. Upon vesting, units are cancelled and shares of WSM common stock are delivered in their place.