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Williams-Sonoma (WSM) CEO exercises RSUs, holds 973,524 shares after tax withholding

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Williams-Sonoma, Inc. President & CEO Laura Alber reported the vesting and exercise of 12,602 Restricted Stock Units, each converting into one share of Williams-Sonoma common stock. This derivative exercise increased her direct common stock position.

To cover tax withholding obligations upon vesting, 6,412 common shares were withheld at $180.17 per share, a non-market, tax-related disposition rather than an open-market sale. After these transactions, Alber holds 973,524 common shares directly and 33,806 common shares indirectly through a managed 401(k) Stock Fund account, based on an April 4, 2026 statement.

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Insider ALBER LAURA
Role PRESIDENT & CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 12,602 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 12,602 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 6,412 $180.17 $1.16M
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 37,808 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 979,936 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 33,806 shares (Indirect, By Managed Account)
Footnotes (1)
  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 April 4, 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 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029. The restricted stock units are cancelled upon vesting and delivery of shares of WSM common stock.
RSUs exercised 12,602 units/shares Restricted Stock Units converted to common stock on April 4, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes 6,412 shares Tax withholding disposition upon RSU vesting
Tax withholding price $180.17 per share Value applied to 6,412 withheld shares
Direct holdings after transactions 973,524 shares Common stock directly owned by Laura Alber after April 4, 2026
Indirect 401(k) holdings 33,806 shares Shares held in Williams-Sonoma Stock Fund under 401(k) Plan as of April 4, 2026
Exercise events 1 exercise, 12,602 shares Derivative exercise/conversion of RSUs summarized in transaction data
Tax withholding transactions 1 event, 6,412 shares Shares delivered to cover tax liability on vesting
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Represents the number of shares withheld upon vesting of restricted stock units to cover tax withholding obligations."
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.
tax withholding obligations financial
"Represents the number of shares withheld upon vesting of restricted stock units to cover tax withholding obligations."
contingent right financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of WSM common stock."
401(k) Plan financial
"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 April 4, 2026."
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
Stock Fund financial
"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 April 4, 2026."
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
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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
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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*
ALBER LAURA
(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)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
PRESIDENT & CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/04/2026		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 Stock04/04/2026M12,602A$0979,936D
Common Stock04/04/2026F6,412(1)D$180.17973,524D
Common Stock33,806IBy Managed Account(2)
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
Restricted Stock Units(3)04/04/2026M12,602 (4) (5)Common Stock12,602$037,808D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents the number of shares withheld upon vesting of restricted stock units to cover tax withholding obligations.
2. 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 April 4, 2026.
3. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of WSM common stock.
4. The restricted stock units vest in four equal installments on each anniversary of the grant date in 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
5. The restricted stock units are cancelled upon vesting and delivery of shares of WSM common stock.
/s/ David R. King, Attorney-in-Fact for Laura Alber04/07/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did WSM CEO Laura Alber report on April 4, 2026?

Laura Alber reported vesting and exercise of 12,602 Restricted Stock Units, converting into the same number of Williams-Sonoma common shares. The RSUs represent equity-based compensation that settled in stock rather than cash for the company’s President and CEO.

How many Williams-Sonoma (WSM) shares were withheld for Laura Alber’s taxes?

6,412 Williams-Sonoma common shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to the RSU vesting. These shares were valued at $180.17 each and represent a tax-related disposition, not an open-market sale or discretionary trading decision by the CEO.

What are Laura Alber’s direct WSM share holdings after this Form 4?

Following the RSU exercise and tax withholding, Laura Alber directly holds 973,524 shares of Williams-Sonoma common stock. This figure reflects her updated direct ownership stake after the compensation-related equity transaction reported for April 4, 2026.

What indirect Williams-Sonoma (WSM) holdings does Laura Alber report?

Alber reports 33,806 Williams-Sonoma common shares held indirectly through the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Stock Fund in the company’s 401(k) Plan. This managed account balance is based on a plan statement dated April 4, 2026 and supplements her direct share ownership.

Does Laura Alber’s Form 4 show any open-market buying or selling of WSM shares?

The Form 4 shows no open-market purchases or sales of WSM shares. It reflects an RSU-derived share issuance and a related tax-withholding disposition, which is a standard, non-discretionary mechanism to pay taxes on vested equity awards.

How do Laura Alber’s RSUs in this filing convert into Williams-Sonoma stock?

Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Williams-Sonoma common stock. The units vest in four equal annual installments from 2026 through 2029 and are cancelled upon vesting when the corresponding shares are delivered.