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Williams Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) EVP sells 1,000 shares under Rule 10b5-1 trading plan

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Williams Sonoma Inc executive Karalyn Yearout, EVP Chief Talent Officer, reported a sale of 1,000 shares of Common Stock on 2026-08-04 at $250.0000 per share, described as a sale in open market or private transaction. The trade was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on October 15, 2025, and she now directly holds 20,717 shares of Common Stock.

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Insider Yearout Karalyn
Role EVP CHIEF TALENT OFFICER
Sold 1,000 shs ($250K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock F1 1,000 $250.00 $250K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 20,717 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 1,000 shares Common Stock sale on 2026-08-04
Sale price $250.0000 per share Per-share price for the 1,000-share sale
Shares owned after sale 20,717 shares Direct Common Stock holdings following the transaction
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"Sale of shares pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted"
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 or private transaction financial
"Sale in open market or private transaction"
Form 4 regulatory
"Insider transaction reported on Form 4 for Williams Sonoma Inc"
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.

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Williams Sonoma (WSM) report for Karalyn Yearout?
Williams Sonoma reported that Karalyn Yearout, EVP Chief Talent Officer, sold 1,000 shares of Common Stock on 2026-08-04. The transaction was coded as a sale in an open market or private transaction at $250.0000 per share.

How many Williams Sonoma (WSM) shares does Karalyn Yearout hold after the Form 4 transaction?
After the reported sale, Karalyn Yearout directly owns 20,717 shares of Williams Sonoma Common Stock. This post-transaction holding reflects the reduction from selling 1,000 shares in the August 4, 2026 transaction.

At what price were the Williams Sonoma (WSM) shares sold in Karalyn Yearout’s Form 4 filing?
The reported sale was executed at $250.0000 per share for 1,000 shares of Williams Sonoma Common Stock. This per-share price is identified as the transaction price for the open market or private sale.

Was Karalyn Yearout’s Williams Sonoma (WSM) share sale under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The filing states the sale was pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Karalyn Yearout on October 15, 2025. The Form’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is also affirmed as true for this transaction.

What role does Karalyn Yearout hold at Williams Sonoma (WSM) in this Form 4?
Karalyn Yearout is reported as an officer of Williams Sonoma, serving as EVP Chief Talent Officer. She is not listed as a director or a ten percent owner in the insider ownership classification.

What transaction code is used in Karalyn Yearout’s Williams Sonoma (WSM) Form 4?
The transaction uses code S, described as a “Sale in open market or private transaction”. This code, along with the disposition flag, classifies the reported trade as an open-market or private 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)
08/04/2026		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 Stock08/04/2026S1,000(1)D$25020,717D
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 Yearout08/06/2026
** 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).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR