Disney (NYSE: DIS) CEO receives new stock option and RSU awards

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Walt Disney Co reported that Chief Executive Officer Joshua D’Amaro received new equity awards as part of his compensation. On March 18, 2026, he was granted stock options for 71,585 shares of Disney common stock at an exercise price of $100.01 per share, expiring in 2036. These options are scheduled to vest in three equal installments on March 18 of 2027, 2028, and 2029.

On the same date, he was also awarded 24,261 restricted stock units that convert into Disney common stock on a 1-for-1 basis and vest in three equal installments on March 18 of 2027, 2028, and 2029. A separate performance-based restricted stock unit opportunity allows the number of stock units that ultimately vest to range from zero to 92,398 units, depending on achievement of specified performance criteria.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider DAmaro Joshua W

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Stock Option (Right-to-Buy)	71,585	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Unit	24,261	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (Right-to-Buy) — 71,585 shares (Direct); Restricted Stock Unit — 24,261 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Option was granted under the Company's Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Incentive Plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16(b)-3. The option is scheduled to vest in three equal installments on each March 18 of 2027, 2028 and 2029. In connection with this stock option award, the reporting person also was awarded restricted stock units whose vesting is subject to performance vesting criteria. The number of stock units vesting depends on the extent to which the performance criteria are satisfied, and ranges from zero to 92,398, not including potential accrued dividends. Restricted stock units convert into common stock at 1-for-1. This restricted stock unit award was granted under the Company's Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Incentive Plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16(b)-3. The award is scheduled to vest in three equal installments on each March 18 of 2027, 2028 and 2029.

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03/20/2026 - 04:02 PM

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^*

DAmaro Joshua W

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

500 SOUTH BUENA VISTA STREET

(Street)

BURBANK

CALIFORNIA

91521

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Walt Disney Co [ DIS ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/18/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Stock Option (Right-to-Buy)	$100.01	03/18/2026		A		71,585		⁽¹⁾	03/18/2036	Disney Common Stock	71,585	$0	71,585	D
Restricted Stock Unit	⁽²⁾	03/18/2026		A		24,261		⁽³⁾	⁽³⁾	Disney Common Stock	24,261	$0	24,261	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Option was granted under the Company's Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Incentive Plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16(b)-3. The option is scheduled to vest in three equal installments on each March 18 of 2027, 2028 and 2029. In connection with this stock option award, the reporting person also was awarded restricted stock units whose vesting is subject to performance vesting criteria. The number of stock units vesting depends on the extent to which the performance criteria are satisfied, and ranges from zero to 92,398, not including potential accrued dividends.

2. Restricted stock units convert into common stock at 1-for-1.

3. This restricted stock unit award was granted under the Company's Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Incentive Plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16(b)-3. The award is scheduled to vest in three equal installments on each March 18 of 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Remarks:

	/s/ Karen Young, as attorney-in-fact	03/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Walt Disney (DIS) report for CEO Joshua D’Amaro?

Walt Disney reported equity awards for CEO Joshua D’Amaro, not open-market trades. He received a large stock option grant and restricted stock units that vest over time, aligning his compensation with future company performance and shareholder value.

How many stock options were granted to Disney (DIS) CEO Joshua D’Amaro?

Joshua D’Amaro received stock options covering 71,585 shares of Disney common stock at an exercise price of $100.01 per share. These options vest in three equal installments on March 18 of 2027, 2028, and 2029 and expire in 2036.

What restricted stock units did Disney (DIS) grant to CEO Joshua D’Amaro?

Disney granted Joshua D’Amaro 24,261 restricted stock units that convert into Disney common stock on a 1-for-1 basis. These RSUs vest in three equal installments on March 18 of 2027, 2028, and 2029 under the company’s Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Incentive Plan.

Are any of Disney (DIS) CEO Joshua D’Amaro’s equity awards performance-based?

Yes. In connection with the stock option award, D’Amaro received performance-based restricted stock units. The number of units that ultimately vest depends on performance criteria and can range from zero to 92,398 units, excluding any potential accrued dividends.

How do Joshua D’Amaro’s Disney (DIS) restricted stock units convert into shares?

Joshua D’Amaro’s restricted stock units convert into Disney common stock at a 1-for-1 ratio. Once the vesting conditions are satisfied on the scheduled dates, each vested unit becomes one share of Disney common stock, providing direct equity ownership.