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Bechtolsheim Trust sells 240,000 ANET shares (NYSE: ANET) on May 22/26

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Arista Networks filing (Form 144/A) notifies the proposed sale of 240,000 shares of Common Stock by the Bechtolsheim Family Trust. The excerpt lists multiple trades executed on 05/22/2026 and 05/26/2026, including two large entries of 100,000 shares on those dates.

The filing ties the underlying holdings to compensation events (stock options, cashless exercises and restricted stock units) dated between 02/21/2017 and 02/08/2019. Sale-by-sale proceeds are shown in the record entries alongside each trade.

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Insights

Form 144/A records significant trust sales tied to past compensation.

The submission lists a cumulative notice of 240,000 shares for resale by the Bechtolsheim Family Trust, with multiple executed lots on 05/22/2026 and 05/26/2026. Underlying positions derive from stock options and RSU grants dated 2017–2019, described as "compensation" and "cashless exercise / same-day sale".

Interpretation depends on trust-holder decisions; the filing documents trade dates and per-lot proceeds but does not attach timing or broader corporate actions. Subsequent SEC filings or broker reports would confirm whether remaining trust holdings exist.

Trust sales reflect routine monetization of compensation-derived shares, per the filing.

The record links each lot to specific grant dates (e.g., 02/21/2017, 04/13/2018) and sale mechanics ("cashless exercise / same-day sale"). The filing lists sale proceeds per transaction alongside share counts, indicating completed dispositions rather than new issuances.

Materiality for shareholders is limited: this is a resale by an affiliate trust rather than an issuer action. Any investor impact depends on the trust's remaining holdings and future sales, neither of which are quantified elsewhere in the excerpt.

Shares listed for resale 240,000 shares Form 144/A header
Representative sale lots 100,000 shares sales recorded on <date>05/26/2026</date> and <date>05/22/2026</date>
Multiple small lots 10,000 shares several executed entries on <date>05/22/2026</date> and <date>05/26/2026</date>
Example proceeds (single lot) $15,515,720 proceeds shown for a 100,000-share entry on <date>05/26/2026</date>
Underlying grant dates 02/21/2017–04/13/2018 dates of stock option and RSU awards listed as source of shares
Form 144/A regulatory
"144/A: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months"
cashless exercise / same-day sale financial
"Compensation -- Cashless exercise / same-day sale"
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Acquired as compensation -- 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.
Rule 144 notice regulatory
"144/A: Securities To Be Sold"
A Rule 144 notice is a public filing that an insider or holder of restricted stock submits when they plan to sell shares that aren’t freely tradable yet; it lists how many shares they intend to sell and under what conditions. For investors, it matters because it signals potential insider selling and an upcoming increase in shares available to the market—similar to someone announcing a big garage sale, which can affect supply and price expectations.
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144/A: Filer Information

144/A: Issuer Information

144/A: Securities Information



Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144/A: Securities To Be Sold


* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.



Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144/A: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

144/A: Remarks and Signature

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What does Arista Networks' Form 144/A for ANET show?

The filing notifies a proposed resale of 240,000 shares by the Bechtolsheim Family Trust, with multiple executed lots on 05/22/2026 and 05/26/2026. The underlying shares trace to compensation grants dated 2017–2019.

Who is selling ANET shares in the filing?

The filing lists the Bechtolsheim Family Trust as the selling holder, showing repeated dispositions on 05/22/2026 and 05/26/2026, including entries of 100,000 shares on both dates.

Are the sold ANET shares linked to employee compensation?

Yes. The excerpt ties the registered shares to past compensation events: stock options and restricted stock units dated between 02/21/2017 and 04/13/2018, including cashless exercises and same-day sales.

Does the filing state how much cash was received from sales?

Per-lot proceeds are shown alongside each trade in the record entries (for example, one 100,000-share entry shows $15,515,720). The filing presents proceeds per sale rather than an aggregate proceeds statement.