Arista director exercises 971 RSUs into stock
Arista Networks director Lewis Chew reported a routine equity compensation event.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Arista Networks director Lewis Chew reported a routine equity compensation event. On May 20, 2026, he exercised 971 restricted stock units, receiving 971 shares of Arista Networks common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share. After this vesting-related conversion, he directly holds 31,232 shares of common stock. The RSUs were part of a grant made on May 30, 2025 that vests in quarterly installments beginning August 20, 2025.
Insider Trade Summary
971 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
2 txns
Insider
CHEW LEWIS
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit-5 | 971 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 971 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit-5 — 0 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 31,232 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 exercised: 971 shares
Shares acquired: 971 shares
Post-transaction holdings: 31,232 shares
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5 metrics
RSUs exercised
971 shares
Restricted stock units converted to common stock on May 20, 2026
Shares acquired
971 shares
Common stock received from RSU conversion
Post-transaction holdings
31,232 shares
Common stock directly held by Lewis Chew after transaction
RSU grant date
May 30, 2025
Grant date of the RSUs that vested into common stock
Initial vesting tranche
1/4 of shares
First RSU vesting on August 20, 2025
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit, derivative security, vesting, market trading day
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.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
vesting 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."
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.
market trading day 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 insider transaction did Arista Networks (ANET) director Lewis Chew report?
Lewis Chew reported exercising restricted stock units into common shares. On May 20, 2026, 971 RSUs converted into 971 shares of Arista Networks common stock, reflecting routine vesting of a prior equity grant rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
What are Lewis Chew’s Arista Networks (ANET) holdings after this RSU vesting?
Following the RSU conversion, Lewis Chew directly holds 31,232 shares of Arista Networks common stock. This figure reflects his position after receiving 971 shares from vested restricted stock units, as reported in the post-transaction holdings on the Form 4.
How do Lewis Chew’s Arista Networks (ANET) RSUs vest over time?
The RSUs were granted on May 30, 2025, with 25% vesting on August 20, 2025. The remaining shares vest in equal quarterly installments on the first market trading day on or after February 20, May 20, August 20, or November 20 each year.
What does each restricted stock unit represent for Arista Networks (ANET) insiders?
Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Arista Networks common stock upon vesting. When vesting conditions are satisfied on scheduled dates, RSUs convert into common shares, as seen with the 971 units exercised in this Form 4.
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