Arista director exercises 971 RSUs into shares
Arista Networks, Inc. director Kelly Bodnar Battles exercised restricted stock units that converted into 971 shares of Common Stock on May 20, 2026.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Arista Networks, Inc. director Kelly Bodnar Battles exercised restricted stock units that converted into 971 shares of Common Stock on May 20, 2026. These shares came from a previously granted RSU award that vests quarterly. After this transaction, Battles directly holds 10,500 shares of Common Stock.
Insider Trade Summary
971 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
2 txns
Insider
Battles Kelly Bodnar
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit-6 | 971 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 971 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit-6 — 0 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 10,500 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Arista Networks, Inc. Common Stock upon vesting.
- F2. The reporting person was granted RSUs on May 30, 2025. 1/4th of the shares vest on August 20, 2025 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 converted: 971 shares
Shares held after: 10,500 shares
RSU grant date: May 30, 2025
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5 metrics
RSUs converted
971 shares
Restricted Stock Units converted to Common Stock on May 20, 2026
Shares held after
10,500 shares
Common Stock directly held by Battles after the transaction
RSU grant date
May 30, 2025
Original grant date of the restricted stock units
Initial vest date
August 20, 2025
One-quarter of RSU shares vest on this date
Quarterly vest schedule
Four dates per year
First trading day on or after Feb 20, May 20, Aug 20, Nov 20
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit, contingent right, vest, quarterly vest date
4 terms
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Arista Networks, Inc. Common Stock upon vesting."
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
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Arista Networks, Inc. Common Stock upon vesting."
vest financial
"1/4th of the shares vest on August 20, 2025 and will continue to vest at the same rate on each quarterly vest date thereafter."
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
quarterly vest date financial
"A quarterly vest date is the first market trading day on or after February 20, May 20, August 20, or November 20."
FAQ
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What did Arista Networks (ANET) director Kelly Bodnar Battles report in this Form 4?
Kelly Bodnar Battles reported exercising restricted stock units into 971 shares of Arista Networks Common Stock. The transaction occurred on May 20, 2026, and reflects conversion of a prior RSU grant rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.
What type of security did Kelly Bodnar Battles convert in the Arista Networks (ANET) Form 4?
The filing shows a conversion of Restricted Stock Units into 971 shares of Arista Networks Common Stock. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock when the unit vests under the award’s terms.
When were the Arista Networks (ANET) RSUs that vested for Kelly Bodnar Battles originally granted?
The restricted stock units were granted on May 30, 2025. One quarter of the shares vest on August 20, 2025, with additional portions vesting on subsequent quarterly vest dates tied to specific February, May, August, and November trading days.
How do the Arista Networks (ANET) RSUs for Kelly Bodnar Battles vest over time?
One quarter of the RSU shares vests on August 20, 2025, and remaining portions continue vesting on each quarterly vest date. Quarterly vest dates are the first market trading day on or after February 20, May 20, August 20, or November 20.
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