Williams-Sonoma CFO Jeffrey Howie Settles RSU Vesting and Tax Withholding
WILLIAMS SONOMA INC
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Filing Summary
š Form 4 Filing: Williams-Sonoma Inc ($WSM) Insider: Jeffrey Howie (EVP Chief Financial Officer) Transaction Date: September 12, 2026
ā¢ Acquired: 6,984 shares via RSU vesting (Code M) ā¢ Withheld for Taxes: 3,939 shares @ $226.23 ($891,120) (Code F) ā¢ Net Shares Added: 3,045 shares ā¢ Ending Direct Ownership: 37,183 shares
Significance: Low (Routine equity vesting and associated tax withholding)
Comprehensive Analysis
Executive Summary
On September 15, 2026, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. ($WSM) reported a Form 4 transaction executed by Jeffrey Howie, EVP and Chief Financial Officer. The filing details the final tranche vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs) and corresponding tax withholding on September 12, 2026.
Key Transaction Highlights
- RSU Vesting (Code M): 6,984 Restricted Stock Units vested into Common Stock at $0.00 per share.
- Tax Withholding (Code F): 3,939 shares of Common Stock were withheld by the issuer at $226.23 per share (total value of $891,119.97) to satisfy statutory tax obligations.
- Net Share Increase: Jeffrey Howie retained 3,045 net shares from the vesting event.
- Post-Transaction Holdings: Direct beneficial ownership stands at 37,183 shares of WSM Common Stock.
Market and Trading Implications
This filing represents standard executive equity compensation activity, where vested restricted stock units are partially withheld to cover withholding taxes. Because it is non-discretionary and related to equity grant vesting schedules, it carries Low trading significance and does not signal discretionary insider sentiment.
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