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Williams-Sonoma (WSM) EVP Karalyn Yearout sells 522 shares under 10b5-1 plan

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Williams-Sonoma Inc. executive vice president and chief talent officer Karalyn Yearout reported a small open-market sale of company stock. On June 8, 2026, she sold 522 shares of Williams-Sonoma common stock at $203.07 per share. After this transaction, she directly holds 22,829 shares of common stock. The filing notes that the sale was carried out under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on October 15, 2025, indicating it was pre-scheduled rather than a discretionary market-timing move.

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Routine, pre-planned executive stock sale with modest size relative to holdings.

Executive vice president and chief talent officer Karalyn Yearout sold 522 shares of Williams-Sonoma common stock at $203.07 per share. Post-transaction, she holds 22,829 shares directly, so the sale represents a small portion of her position.

The transaction is coded as an open-market sale and is disclosed as occurring under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on October 15, 2025. Such plans are set up in advance and help separate routine liquidity events from opportunistic trading.

Given the modest size and pre-planned nature, this sale is best viewed as routine portfolio or liquidity management rather than a strong signal about management’s outlook. Future company filings may provide additional context if larger or discretionary transactions occur.

Insider Yearout Karalyn
Role EVP CHIEF TALENT OFFICER
Sold 522 shs ($106K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 522 $203.07 $106K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 22,829 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. F1. Sale of shares pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on October 15, 2025.
Shares sold 522 shares Open-market sale on June 8, 2026
Sale price $203.07 per share Price for the 522 shares sold
Shares owned after sale 22,829 shares Direct ownership post-transaction
Transaction code S Sale in open market or private transaction
Trading plan adoption date October 15, 2025 Rule 10b5-1 plan covering this sale
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"Sale of shares pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
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.
Common Stock financial
""security_title": "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Williams-Sonoma (WSM) report for Karalyn Yearout?
Williams-Sonoma reported that executive vice president Karalyn Yearout sold 522 shares of common stock. The shares were sold in an open-market transaction at $203.07 per share, and the sale was executed under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

At what price did Karalyn Yearout sell Williams-Sonoma (WSM) shares?
Karalyn Yearout sold Williams-Sonoma common stock at $203.07 per share. The Form 4 filing specifies this price for the 522 shares sold on June 8, 2026, in an open-market transaction reported as a routine insider sale.

How many Williams-Sonoma (WSM) shares does Karalyn Yearout hold after this sale?
After the transaction, Karalyn Yearout directly holds 22,829 Williams-Sonoma shares. The Form 4 filing lists this post-transaction ownership figure, providing context that the 522 shares sold represent a relatively small part of her total holdings.

Was the Williams-Sonoma (WSM) insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes, the sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The footnote explains that the plan was adopted on October 15, 2025, indicating the June 8, 2026 sale was pre-arranged rather than a spontaneous trading decision.

Who is the insider involved in this Williams-Sonoma (WSM) Form 4 filing?
The insider is Karalyn Yearout, executive vice president and chief talent officer of Williams-Sonoma. The filing shows she is an officer of the company and reports her direct ownership and the recent sale of common stock.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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).
X
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*
Yearout Karalyn
(Last)(First)(Middle)
3250 VAN NESS AVE.
(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP CHIEF TALENT OFFICER
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/08/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/08/2026S522(1)D$203.0722,829D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Sale of shares pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on October 15, 2025.
/s/ David R. King, Attorney-in-Fact for Karalyn Yearout06/10/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR