COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW — Director's Dealing 2016

Oct 7, 2016

SEC Form 4 — Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership

Issuer: COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW (COST)
CIK: 0000909832
Period of Report: 2016-10-05

Reporting Person: MOULTON PAUL G (Executive VP)

Non-Derivative Transactions

Date	Security	Code	Shares	Price	A/D	Holdings After	Ownership
2016-10-05	Common Stock	A	18440	—	Acquired	86979	Direct
2016-10-05	Common Stock	F	5159	$149.98	Disposed	81820	Direct

Holdings (Non-Derivative)

Security	Shares	Ownership
Common Stock	5225	Indirect

Footnotes

F1: Grant was initially made in October 2015 subject to performance conditions concerning fiscal 2016, which have been deemed satisfied by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The shares of restricted stock subject to performance conditions vest ratably over a four year period from satisfaction based on continued employment with the Company. In addition, under the Stock Incentive Plan, long term employees are eligible for accelerated vesting upon the anniversary of their 25th, 30th and 35th years of service.

F2: Not applicable. Grant of Restricted Stock Units.