Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) director elects deferred stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bracey Esi Eggleston reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Williams-Sonoma director Esi Eggleston Bracey received 151 deferred stock units tied to common shares. These units were granted at a price of $0.00 per unit under the company’s 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan, pursuant to its Director Compensation Policy.

The director elected to take these deferred stock units instead of the cash portion of annual retainers. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Williams-Sonoma common stock. The units are fully vested and are scheduled to be delivered in June 2037, with earlier delivery possible upon certain events. Following this award, the director holds 151 deferred stock units directly.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Bracey Esi Eggleston

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Deferred Stock Units	151	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Stock Units — 151 shares (Direct, null)

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 2037, the end of the deferral period, subject to earlier delivery upon the occurrence of certain events.

Key Figures

Deferred stock units granted: 151 units Underlying common shares: 151 shares Grant price per unit: $0.00 per unit +2 more

5 metrics

Deferred stock units granted 151 units Grant to director on May 4, 2026

Underlying common shares 151 shares Each unit equals one share of common stock

Grant price per unit $0.00 per unit Equity compensation in lieu of cash retainers

Holdings after transaction 151 deferred stock units Total deferred stock units following this award

Scheduled delivery date June 2037 End of deferral period for unit delivery

Key Terms

Deferred Stock Units, Director Compensation Policy, 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan, contingent right

4 terms

Deferred Stock Units financial

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

Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.

Director Compensation Policy financial

"pursuant to the Issuer's Director Compensation Policy (the "Policy"), in lieu of the cash portion of the annual retainers"

2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan financial

"were granted under the Issuer's 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan, pursuant to the Issuer's Director Compensation Policy"

contingent right financial

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

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

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bracey Esi Eggleston

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/04/2026

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

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)	05/04/2026		A		151(2)		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	151	$0	151	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 2037, 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	05/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did WSM director Esi Eggleston Bracey report?

Esi Eggleston Bracey reported an acquisition of 151 deferred stock units of Williams-Sonoma. These units were granted as part of director compensation, in lieu of cash retainers, and each unit is tied to one share of Williams-Sonoma common stock.

How many Williams-Sonoma (WSM) deferred stock units were granted?

The filing reports a grant of 151 deferred stock units. After this transaction, the director’s holdings in this type of award total 151 units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Williams-Sonoma common stock in the future.

Were the Williams-Sonoma deferred stock units granted instead of cash?

Yes. The director elected to receive deferred stock units in lieu of cash for the cash portion of annual retainers under Williams-Sonoma’s Director Compensation Policy, converting what would have been cash compensation into equity-based deferred units.

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

The deferred stock units are scheduled to be delivered in June 2037, which is the end of the deferral period. The units are fully vested, with earlier delivery possible upon the occurrence of certain specified events described in the compensation arrangements.

What does each WSM deferred stock unit represent for the director?

Each deferred stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of WSM common stock. Although fully vested, actual shares will be delivered at the end of the deferral period in June 2037, or earlier if certain triggering events occur.

Under which plan were the WSM deferred stock units granted?

The units were granted under Williams-Sonoma’s 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan as part of the Director Compensation Policy. This plan governs equity-based awards, including the deferred stock units the director chose instead of the cash portion of annual retainers.