Director at Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) gifts 2,103 common shares after RSU vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Williams-Sonoma director Scott Arnold Dahnke reported routine equity compensation activity and a personal transfer. On June 11, 2026, restricted stock units fully vested and were exercised into 2,103 shares of common stock. That same day, he made a bona fide gift of 2,103 shares, ending with 40,000 shares of common stock held directly.

Insider Trade Summary

2,103 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Dahnke Scott Arnold

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	2,103	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	2,103	$0.00	--
Gift	Common Stock	2,103	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 42,103 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of WSM common stock. The restricted stock units fully vested on June 11, 2026.

Key Figures

RSUs exercised: 2,103 units Shares gifted: 2,103 shares Shares after vesting before gift: 42,103 shares +4 more

7 metrics

RSUs exercised 2,103 units Restricted stock units converting into common stock on June 11, 2026

Shares gifted 2,103 shares Bona fide gift of common stock on June 11, 2026

Shares after vesting before gift 42,103 shares Total common shares following RSU exercise, before gift

Shares held after transactions 40,000 shares Direct ownership of Williams-Sonoma common stock after gift

Transaction price per share $0.0000 Reported for RSU exercise and gift transfer

Gift transactions 1 transaction, 2,103 shares Code G, bona fide gift disposition

Derivative exercises 1 transaction, 2,103 units Code M, exercise or conversion of derivative security

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, bona fide gift, exercise or conversion of derivative security, Form 4

4 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"What happened to Scott Arnold Dahnke’s restricted stock units in this WSM Form 4?"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

bona fide gift financial

"the same 2,103 shares were then transferred as a bona fide gift"

A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.

exercise or conversion of derivative security financial

"Code M, exercise or conversion of derivative security"

Form 4 regulatory

"What insider transaction did WILLIAMS SONOMA INC (WSM) report for Scott Arnold Dahnke?"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

See more from StockTitan in Google Search and AI answers. Adds StockTitan as a preferred source · opens Google

Add on Google Not now

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:			0.5

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^*

Dahnke Scott Arnold

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3250 VAN NESS AVENUE

(Street)

SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 94109

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/11/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/11/2026		M		2,103	A	$0	42,103	D
Common Stock	06/11/2026		G		2,103	D	$0	40,000	D

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	(1)	06/11/2026		M			2,103	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	2,103	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

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

2. The restricted stock units fully vested on June 11, 2026.

	/s/ David R. King, Attorney-in-Fact for Scott Dahnke	06/12/2026
	** 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).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did WILLIAMS SONOMA INC (WSM) report for Scott Arnold Dahnke?

Williams-Sonoma director Scott Arnold Dahnke reported RSU vesting and a gift transfer. 2,103 restricted stock units vested and converted into common shares, and the same 2,103 shares were then transferred as a bona fide gift.

How many WSM shares did Scott Arnold Dahnke transfer in this Form 4 filing?

He transferred 2,103 shares of Williams-Sonoma common stock as a bona fide gift. These shares came from vested restricted stock units that converted into common stock at a price per share of $0.0000 in the reported transaction.

Did Scott Arnold Dahnke buy or sell WSM shares in the market in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows no open-market buys or sells of WSM shares. It reports an exercise of restricted stock units into 2,103 common shares and a bona fide gift disposition of 2,103 shares, both at a reported transaction price of $0.0000.

How many WSM shares does Scott Arnold Dahnke hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Scott Arnold Dahnke directly holds 40,000 shares of Williams-Sonoma common stock. This reflects the vesting and exercise of 2,103 restricted stock units and the subsequent bona fide gift of 2,103 shares on June 11, 2026.

What happened to Scott Arnold Dahnke’s restricted stock units in this WSM Form 4?

His restricted stock units fully vested on June 11, 2026 and were exercised. Each restricted stock unit represented a contingent right to receive one WSM common share, resulting in 2,103 new common shares before the subsequent gift transfer.