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Director converts 1,304 RSUs at Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM)

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Williams-Sonoma director William J. Ready exercised 1,304 restricted stock units into common stock on June 11, 2026, at a stated price of $0.00 per share. This vesting-related conversion increased his direct holdings to 19,210 shares of Williams-Sonoma common stock, with no open-market buy or sell reported.

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Insider Ready William J
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 1,304 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 1,304 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 19,210 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 fully vested on June 11, 2026.
RSUs exercised 1,304 units Restricted stock units converted to common stock on June 11, 2026
Shares received 1,304 shares Common stock received from RSU conversion
Holdings after transaction 19,210 shares Total Williams-Sonoma common shares held directly following transaction
Exercise price $0.00 per share Stated transaction price for RSU conversion
Remaining RSUs 0 units Restricted stock units remaining after full vesting and conversion
Restricted Stock Units financial
"The Form 4 lists the derivative security as restricted stock units"
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.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
Form 4 regulatory
"The Form 4 classifies this as an exercise or conversion of a derivative security"
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.
vested financial
"The restricted stock units fully vested on June 11, 2026"
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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*
Ready William J

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/11/2026
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 Stock06/11/2026M1,304A$019,210D
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)06/11/2026M1,304 (2) (2)Common Stock1,304$00D
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 fully vested on June 11, 2026.
/s/ David R. King, Attorney-in-Fact for William J. Ready06/12/2026
** 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)

FAQ

What insider transaction did William J. Ready report at Williams-Sonoma (WSM)?

William J. Ready reported exercising 1,304 restricted stock units into Williams-Sonoma common stock. The Form 4 classifies this as an exercise or conversion of a derivative security, reflecting equity compensation vesting rather than an open-market purchase or sale of shares.

How many Williams-Sonoma (WSM) shares does William J. Ready hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, William J. Ready directly holds 19,210 shares of Williams-Sonoma common stock. This total reflects the addition of 1,304 shares received upon conversion of fully vested restricted stock units on June 11, 2026, as disclosed in the Form 4 data.

Were William J. Ready’s Williams-Sonoma (WSM) transactions open-market buys or sells?

The reported Williams-Sonoma transactions were not open-market buys or sells. The Form 4 shows code “M” for exercise or conversion of a derivative security, where 1,304 restricted stock units vested and converted into common shares, with no corresponding sale or purchase in the market.

What is the significance of the 1,304 restricted stock units in WSM’s Form 4?

The 1,304 restricted stock units represent equity compensation for William J. Ready, each unit converting into one Williams-Sonoma common share. Footnotes explain these restricted stock units fully vested on June 11, 2026, triggering the conversion and increasing his direct share ownership without a cash exercise price.

How does the Form 4 describe the derivative security for Williams-Sonoma (WSM)?

The Form 4 lists the derivative security as restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one Williams-Sonoma common share. Upon full vesting on June 11, 2026, all 1,304 units converted, leaving zero restricted stock units remaining and adding an equal number of common shares.