NetApp Director Deepak Ahuja Receives Annual Equity Grant of 1,542 RSUs

Executive Summary

On September 10, 2026, NetApp, Inc. ($NTAP) filed a Form 4 disclosing an equity award granted to Board Director Deepak Ahuja. The transaction occurred on September 9, 2026, involving the acquisition of 1,542 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Transaction Details

• Security: Restricted Stock Units
• Transaction Code: A (Grant/Award)
• Shares Granted: 1,542
• Conversion Ratio: 1 RSU converts to 1 share of common stock upon vesting
• Vesting Schedule: Units vest on the day immediately preceding the date of the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders, subject to continuous Board service.
• Direct/Indirect Ownership: Direct (D)
• RSU Holdings Following Grant: 1,542

Insider & Governance Context

Deepak Ahuja serves as an independent director on NetApp's Board. This grant represents standard, scheduled equity compensation for non-employee directors following NetApp's annual governance cycle.

Trading Significance

Assessment: Low This filing represents an automatic/routine board equity compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase or sale. It does not reflect discretionary capital allocation or directional sentiment by the insider.