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Williams-Sonoma (WSM) director receives 1,107 restricted stock units as equity award

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VAN PAASSCHEN FRITS D reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Williams-Sonoma director Frits D. van Paasschen received a grant of 1,107 restricted stock units (RSUs). The award was made on June 18, 2026 as compensation, not through an open-market transaction, and is held directly.

Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Williams-Sonoma common stock. The RSUs vest on the earlier of one year from the grant date or the day before the next regularly scheduled annual meeting. Following this grant, van Paasschen holds 1,107 RSUs linked to common stock.

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Insider VAN PAASSCHEN FRITS D
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 1,107 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 1,107 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 vest on the earlier of one year from the date of grant or the day before the next regularly scheduled annual meeting.
RSUs granted 1,107 units Restricted stock units granted on June 18, 2026
Underlying shares 1,107 shares Each RSU equals one share of common stock
Post-transaction RSU holdings 1,107 units Total RSUs held following this grant
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of WSM common stock."
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.
contingent right financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of WSM common stock."
vest financial
"The restricted stock units vest on the earlier of one year from the date of grant or the day before the next regularly scheduled annual meeting."
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
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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*
VAN PAASSCHEN FRITS D
(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
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/18/2026		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
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(1)06/18/2026A1,107 (2) (2)Common Stock1,107$01,107D
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 vest on the earlier of one year from the date of grant or the day before the next regularly scheduled annual meeting.
/s/ David R. King, Attorney-in-Fact for Frits D. Van Paasschen06/22/2026
** 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.
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)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Williams-Sonoma (WSM) director Frits van Paasschen report on this Form 4?

Frits D. van Paasschen reported receiving 1,107 restricted stock units as compensation. These RSUs are a form of equity award that convert into Williams-Sonoma common shares if vesting conditions are met, aligning director interests with shareholders over time.

How many restricted stock units did the Williams-Sonoma (WSM) director receive?

The director received 1,107 restricted stock units tied to Williams-Sonoma common stock. Each unit represents a right to receive one share if vesting conditions are satisfied, giving the director potential future ownership in the company instead of immediate cash compensation.

When do the new Williams-Sonoma (WSM) restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units vest on the earlier of one year from the June 18, 2026 grant date or the day before the next regularly scheduled annual meeting. Vesting must occur before the RSUs convert into Williams-Sonoma common shares for the director.

Is this Williams-Sonoma (WSM) Form 4 a stock purchase or a compensation grant?

This Form 4 reflects a compensation-related grant, not an open-market stock purchase. The 1,107 restricted stock units were awarded at no cash cost, representing a non-cash equity incentive that may convert into common shares once vesting requirements are met.

How many Williams-Sonoma (WSM) units does the director hold after this transaction?

After the transaction, the director holds 1,107 restricted stock units. Each RSU corresponds to one share of Williams-Sonoma common stock upon vesting, so the reported total represents the director’s entire RSU position from this grant as of the filing.