A Form 4 filed with the SEC on September 1, 2026, discloses that John Ternus, CEO and Director of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), was granted 7,690 restricted stock units on that date.

Key Highlights

  • Reporting person: John Ternus, identified as CEO and Director of Apple Inc.
  • Grant size: 7,690 restricted stock units (RSUs) acquired on September 1, 2026, at a price of $0.
  • Underlying security: Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Apple common stock at settlement.
  • Vesting schedule: 12.5% of the RSUs are scheduled to vest on March 15, 2027, with the remaining RSUs vesting in 12.5% semi-annual installments over a four-year period ending September 15, 2030.
  • Beneficial ownership following transaction: 7,690 derivative securities held directly, per the filing.
  • Filing form: Signed by Sam Whittington as Attorney-in-Fact for John Ternus, dated September 1, 2026.

Apple CEO John Ternus RSU Award Details and Vesting Terms

According to the Form 4 filing, John Ternus, who is listed as both CEO and Director of Apple Inc., received an award of 7,690 restricted stock units on September 1, 2026. The transaction code is recorded as "A" (acquired), and the price of the derivative security is reported as $0. The filing states that each RSU "represents the right to receive, at settlement, one share of common stock."

The filing discloses a structured vesting schedule for the award. Specifically, 12.5% of the RSUs are scheduled to vest on March 15, 2027. The remaining RSUs are then scheduled to vest "12.5% in semi-annual installments over a four-year period ending September 15, 2030," subject to the terms and conditions of the underlying award agreement. The total beneficial ownership of derivative securities following the reported transaction is listed as 7,690, held directly.

The Form 4 was filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and was signed by Sam Whittington as Attorney-in-Fact for John Ternus. No transactions were reported in Table I (non-derivative securities) in connection with this filing. No amendment date is indicated, suggesting this is an original filing.

What Was Disclosed

The filing reports a grant of 7,690 RSUs to Apple CEO John Ternus on September 1, 2026, at a price of $0, with vesting beginning March 15, 2027, and continuing in semi-annual installments through September 15, 2030.