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Bechtolsheim sells ANET shares in May–June 2026 (ANET)

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Arista Networks (ANET) reported Form 144 sales by Andreas Bechtolsheim and the Bechtolsheim Family Trust. The filing lists multiple open-market sales, including transactions of 100,000 shares on 06/04/2026 and multiple sales in late May 2026. The reported securities originated from restricted stock units acquired as compensation on various dates.

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Regulation 144 sales by an insider and affiliated trust are documented with specific trade lots and proceeds.

The excerpt lists multiple sales by Andreas Bechtolsheim and the Bechtolsheim Family Trust, with dated transactions in 05/2026 and 06/04/2026. The filing ties the securities to Restricted Stock Units acquired as compensation on specific dates.

Timing, method (open-market) and per-lot proceeds are shown in the excerpt; cash-flow treatment beyond per-lot proceeds is not stated in the provided text.

Large, discrete share sales are reported; proportionality to total holdings is not provided in the excerpt.

The excerpt includes several sizeable lots, for example 100,000 shares on 06/04/2026 and multiple 15k–100k lots in May 2026, each with gross proceeds listed. The filing does not provide post-transaction holdings or percentage of outstanding shares in the provided text.

Subsequent filings may disclose remaining beneficial ownership or other context.

Noted large sale 100,000 shares sold by Andreas Bechtolsheim on 06/04/2026 for 16405030
Family trust large sale 100,000 shares sold by The Bechtolsheim Family Trust on 05/26/2026 for 15515720
RSUs acquired (example) 119,984 shares Restricted Stock Units acquired as compensation on 11/21/2017 (listed in filing)
Multiple smaller lots 5,000–15,000 shares Numerous lots sold by trust and individual across 05/22/2026–06/04/2026 with per-lot proceeds listed
Form 144 regulatory
"144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months"
Form 144 is a document that investors must file with the government when they plan to sell a large number of shares of a company's stock. It helps ensure transparency so everyone knows how many shares are being sold and when, which can impact the stock's price.
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.
Bechtolsheim Family Trust other
"The Bechtolsheim Family Trust 5453 Great America Parkway Santa Clara"
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144: Filer Information

144: Issuer Information

144: 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: 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: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

144: Remarks and Signature

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What transactions does ANET Form 144 show for Andreas Bechtolsheim?

The Form 144 lists multiple sales by Andreas Bechtolsheim, including a 100,000-share sale on 06/04/2026. The excerpt shows per-lot share counts and gross proceeds for each dated transaction executed in May and June 2026.

Did the Bechtolsheim Family Trust also sell Arista stock in this filing?

Yes. The excerpt records numerous sales by the Bechtolsheim Family Trust in 05/2026, including a 100,000-share lot on 05/26/2026 with gross proceeds listed alongside many smaller lots on the same dates.

Are the sold shares tied to compensation awards in the filing?

The listed securities are described as originating from Restricted Stock Units acquired as compensation on dates such as 11/21/2017, 08/22/2022, and 02/21/2023, per the excerpt’s acquisition entries.

Does the provided excerpt state the seller’s post-transaction holdings or percentage ownership?

The excerpt provides per-lot sales and proceeds but does not state post-transaction share totals or percentage ownership in the provided text. The filing lists historical RSU acquisition counts but not consolidated post-sale holdings.