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Performance units vest for WisdomTree (WT) CIO, shares withheld for taxes

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WisdomTree, Inc. (WT) Chief Information Officer David M. Yates reported the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units (PRSUs) and related share withholding. On January 27, 2026, 37,997 PRSUs granted on January 25, 2023, vested into 37,997 shares of common stock, including 1,586 PRSUs from dividend reinvestment.

The company withheld 19,816 shares to cover taxes upon vesting, leaving Yates with 172,499 shares of common stock held directly. This total includes restricted stock awards scheduled to vest as to 35,859 shares on January 25, 2027, 19,116 shares on January 25, 2028, and 7,564 shares on January 25, 2029. The PRSU payout equaled 199% of the target based on relative total shareholder return in the 84.62nd percentile over a three-year period.

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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*
Yates David M

(Last) (First) (Middle)
250 WEST 34TH STREET, 3RD FLOOR
C/O WISDOMTREE, INC.

(Street)
NEW YORK NY 10119

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WisdomTree, Inc. [ WT ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Chief Information Officer
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/27/2026
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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
Common Stock 01/27/2026 M 37,997(1)(2) A $0.0000 192,315(3) D
Common Stock 01/27/2026 F 19,816(4) D $0.0000 172,499(3) D
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
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units (5) 01/27/2026 M 37,997(1)(2)(5) (5) (5) Common Stock 37,997(1)(2)(5) $0.0000 0.0000 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each performance-based restricted stock unit ("PRSU") represented the right to receive, on the vesting date, one share of common stock for each such unit that vested.
2. Includes the reinvestment of dividend equivalents into 1,586 PRSUs between the grant date and vesting date.
3. Includes restricted stock awards vesting as to (i) 35,859 shares on January 25, 2027, (ii) 19,116 shares on January 25, 2028 and (iii) 7,564 shares on January 25, 2029.
4. Shares withheld by the Issuer upon vesting of PRSUs to cover withholding taxes.
5. These PRSUs were granted by the Issuer on January 25, 2023 and vested on January 25, 2026. The ultimate number of shares that could have vested was between 0 and 200% of the previously reported target number of PRSUs based on the total shareholder return ("TSR") of the Issuer's common stock relative to the respective TSRs of the stocks of a peer group of companies, each measured over a 3-year period from the grant date ("Relative TSR"). Based on a report issued by an independent valuation specialist and certified by the Issuer's compensation committee on January 27, 2026, the Relative TSR measured in the 84.62nd percentile, resulting in the vesting of 199% of the target number of PRSUs.
/s/ Marci Frankenthaler, Attorney-in-Fact 01/29/2026
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FAQ

What did WisdomTree (WT) disclose in David Yates’ latest Form 4 filing?

WisdomTree reported PRSU vesting and share withholding for CIO David M. Yates. On January 27, 2026, 37,997 performance-based restricted stock units converted into common shares, and 19,816 shares were withheld to cover taxes, updating his directly held beneficial ownership.

How many WisdomTree (WT) PRSUs vested for CIO David Yates and when were they granted?

37,997 PRSUs vested for David Yates on January 25, 2026. These performance-based restricted stock units were granted on January 25, 2023 and included 1,586 additional units from reinvested dividend equivalents, all settling into an equal number of WisdomTree common shares.

How many WisdomTree (WT) shares does David Yates beneficially own after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, David Yates beneficially owns 172,499 WisdomTree common shares directly. This figure includes restricted stock awards scheduled to vest in tranches through January 25, 2027, January 25, 2028, and January 25, 2029, as specifically detailed in the filing footnotes.

Why were 19,816 WisdomTree (WT) shares withheld in David Yates’ Form 4 filing?

WisdomTree withheld 19,816 shares upon PRSU vesting to cover withholding taxes. These shares were taken from the 37,997 common shares issued when performance-based restricted stock units vested, a common practice to satisfy tax obligations without requiring separate cash payments from the executive.

How was the 199% PRSU payout for WisdomTree (WT) CIO David Yates determined?

The 199% PRSU vesting was based on relative total shareholder return. An independent valuation specialist reported, and the compensation committee certified, that WisdomTree’s three-year relative TSR ranked in the 84.62nd percentile versus a peer group, triggering vesting at 199% of the target units.

What future vesting schedule is disclosed for David Yates’ WisdomTree (WT) restricted stock awards?

David Yates has restricted stock scheduled to vest over three future dates. Awards are set to vest as to 35,859 shares on January 25, 2027, 19,116 shares on January 25, 2028, and 7,564 shares on January 25, 2029, contributing to his reported beneficial ownership.
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