Does Mark B. Templeton pay a price per share for his Arista Networks RSU grant?

The reported price per share for the RSU grant is $0.00, reflecting that RSUs are typically awarded as compensation rather than purchased. Shares are delivered if and when vesting conditions are met, without an exercise price.

Arista Networks (ANET) director granted 2,153 restricted stock units in equity award

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

TEMPLETON MARK B reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Arista Networks director Mark B. Templeton received a grant of 2,153 restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of Arista Networks common stock upon vesting. One quarter of the RSUs vests on August 20, 2026, with additional portions vesting on each subsequent quarterly vest date tied to February 20, May 20, August 20, and November 20.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider TEMPLETON MARK B

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Unit-8	2,153	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit-8 — 2,153 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Arista Networks, Inc. Common Stock upon vesting. The reporting person was granted RSUs on May 29, 2026. 1/4th of the shares vest on August 20, 2026 and will continue to vest at the same rate on each quarterly vest date thereafter. A quarterly vest date is the first market trading day on or after February 20, May 20, August 20, or November 20.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 2,153 units Underlying shares: 2,153 shares Grant price per RSU: $0.00 +2 more

5 metrics

RSUs granted 2,153 units Restricted stock units granted to director on May 29, 2026

Underlying shares 2,153 shares Each RSU corresponds to one share of common stock

Grant price per RSU $0.00 Reported transaction price per unit for the RSU award

Initial vesting portion 25% of RSUs Vests on August 20, 2026

Total RSUs after transaction 2,153 units Total derivative securities held following this grant

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Unit, contingent right, vesting, quarterly vest date, +1 more

5 terms

Restricted Stock Unit financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"

A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.

contingent right financial

"represents a contingent right to receive one share of Arista Networks"

vesting financial

"Common Stock upon vesting"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

quarterly vest date financial

"will continue to vest at the same rate on each quarterly vest date thereafter"

derivative financial

"transaction_type": "derivative""

A derivative is a financial contract whose value depends on the price or performance of another asset or measure — for example a stock, index, interest rate, commodity, or currency. Investors use derivatives like insurance or leveraged bets to hedge risk, speculate, or gain exposure without owning the underlying asset; they can protect portfolios but also amplify losses and introduce counterparty and market risk.

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06/02/2026 - 07:10 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

TEMPLETON MARK B

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

5453 GREAT AMERICA PARKWAY

(Street)

SANTA CLARA

CALIFORNIA

95054

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Arista Networks, Inc. [ ANET ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/29/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Unit-8	$0.0⁽¹⁾	05/29/2026		A		2,153		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Common Stock	2,153	$0.0	2,153	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Arista Networks, Inc. Common Stock upon vesting.

2. The reporting person was granted RSUs on May 29, 2026. 1/4th of the shares vest on August 20, 2026 and will continue to vest at the same rate on each quarterly vest date thereafter. A quarterly vest date is the first market trading day on or after February 20, May 20, August 20, or November 20.

	By: Isabelle Bertin-Bailly, Attorney-in-Fact For: Mark Templeton	06/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Arista Networks (ANET) report for Mark B. Templeton?

Arista Networks reported that director Mark B. Templeton received a grant of 2,153 restricted stock units. These RSUs are a form of equity compensation and convert into common shares as they vest over time according to a predefined schedule.

How many Arista Networks (ANET) RSUs were granted to Mark B. Templeton?

Mark B. Templeton was granted 2,153 restricted stock units. Each RSU corresponds to one share of Arista Networks common stock, subject to vesting conditions that determine when the shares are actually delivered to him.

When do Mark B. Templeton’s Arista Networks (ANET) RSUs start vesting?

One quarter of Mark B. Templeton’s RSU grant vests on August 20, 2026. The remaining RSUs are scheduled to continue vesting at the same rate on each quarterly vest date after that initial vesting date.

What is the vesting schedule for Mark B. Templeton’s ANET restricted stock units?

The RSUs granted to Mark B. Templeton vest over time, with 25% vesting on August 20, 2026. Additional portions then vest on each quarterly vest date, defined as the first market trading day on or after February 20, May 20, August 20, or November 20.

How many Arista Networks (ANET) shares will Mark B. Templeton hold from this RSU grant after vesting?

This RSU grant covers 2,153 underlying shares of Arista Networks common stock. As each portion of the RSUs vests, the corresponding number of common shares will be delivered, assuming all vesting conditions are satisfied and no forfeitures occur.