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Arista Networks: Bechtolsheim trust sells 260K shares

The disclosed sales were made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan entered into on February 20, 2026.

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Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET) 10% owner Andreas Bechtolsheim reported that a family trust for which he is trustee sold 260,000 shares of common stock in 14 transactions on November 5, 2026. The sales were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan Bechtolsheim entered into on February 20, 2026. Prices reported for individual transactions are weighted averages.

Insider BECHTOLSHEIM ANDREAS
Role 10% Owner
Sold 260,000 shs ($43.02M)
Share of Position Sold 0.14%
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock F1, F2, F3 8,775 $159.1067 $1.40M
Sale Common Stock F1, F4, F3 18,582 $159.9196 $2.97M
Sale Common Stock F1, F5, F3 21,923 $160.773 $3.52M
Sale Common Stock F1, F6, F3 10,649 $161.7975 $1.72M
Sale Common Stock F1, F7, F3 8,079 $162.823 $1.32M
Sale Common Stock F1, F8, F3 9,522 $163.924 $1.56M
Sale Common Stock F1, F9, F3 9,029 $164.8862 $1.49M
Sale Common Stock F1, F10, F3 32,951 $166.0009 $5.47M
Sale Common Stock F1, F11, F3 77,657 $166.8955 $12.96M
Sale Common Stock F1, F12, F3 33,469 $167.8798 $5.62M
Sale Common Stock F1, F13, F3 10,473 $168.8863 $1.77M
Sale Common Stock F1, F14, F3 10,528 $169.9048 $1.79M
Sale Common Stock F1, F15, F3 7,664 $170.8644 $1.31M
Sale Common Stock F1, F16, F3 699 $171.4519 $120K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 180,015,156 shares (Indirect, by Trust)
Holdings Before and After: Common Stock, 180,275,156 to 180,015,156 shares (Indirect, by Trust)
Other Insiders: 3 other insiders reported open-market sales of this stock in the 30 days up to this filing.
Footnotes (16)
  1. F1. The exercise and/or sale of shares was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan entered into by the reporting person on February 20, 2026.
  2. F2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $158.35 to $159.3475, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Arista Networks, Inc., any security holder of Arista Networks, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
  3. F3. These shares are held by a family trust for which the reporting person is a trustee.
  4. F4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $159.35 to $160.3475, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Arista Networks, Inc., any security holder of Arista Networks, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
  5. F5. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $160.355 to $161.3525, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Arista Networks, Inc., any security holder of Arista Networks, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
  6. F6. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $161.355 to $162.35, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Arista Networks, Inc., any security holder of Arista Networks, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
  7. F7. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $162.3575 to $163.34, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Arista Networks, Inc., any security holder of Arista Networks, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
  8. F8. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $163.36 to $164.355, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Arista Networks, Inc., any security holder of Arista Networks, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
  9. F9. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $164.38 to $165.37, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Arista Networks, Inc., any security holder of Arista Networks, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
  10. F10. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $165.3975 to $166.39, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Arista Networks, Inc., any security holder of Arista Networks, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
  11. F11. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $166.40 to $167.39, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Arista Networks, Inc., any security holder of Arista Networks, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
  12. F12. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $167.40 to $168.39, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Arista Networks, Inc., any security holder of Arista Networks, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
  13. F13. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $168.40 to $169.38, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Arista Networks, Inc., any security holder of Arista Networks, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
  14. F14. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $169.40 to $170.395, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Arista Networks, Inc., any security holder of Arista Networks, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
  15. F15. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $170.40 to $171.3925, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Arista Networks, Inc., any security holder of Arista Networks, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
  16. F16. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $171.40 to $171.5475, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Arista Networks, Inc., any security holder of Arista Networks, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
Shares sold 260,000 shares Reported across transactions on November 5, 2026
Sale transactions 14 transactions Reported for November 5, 2026
Weighted-average sale price $159.1067 per share 8,775-share transaction on November 5, 2026
Weighted-average sale price $166.8955 per share 77,657-share transaction on November 5, 2026
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"pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
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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).
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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*
BECHTOLSHEIM ANDREAS

(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)
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/05/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock11/05/2026S(1)8,775D$159.1067(2)180,266,381Iby Trust(3)
Common Stock11/05/2026S(1)18,582D$159.9196(4)180,247,799Iby Trust(3)
Common Stock11/05/2026S(1)21,923D$160.773(5)180,225,876Iby Trust(3)
Common Stock11/05/2026S(1)10,649D$161.7975(6)180,215,227Iby Trust(3)
Common Stock11/05/2026S(1)8,079D$162.823(7)180,207,148Iby Trust(3)
Common Stock11/05/2026S(1)9,522D$163.924(8)180,197,626Iby Trust(3)
Common Stock11/05/2026S(1)9,029D$164.8862(9)180,188,597Iby Trust(3)
Common Stock11/05/2026S(1)32,951D$166.0009(10)180,155,646Iby Trust(3)
Common Stock11/05/2026S(1)77,657D$166.8955(11)180,077,989Iby Trust(3)
Common Stock11/05/2026S(1)33,469D$167.8798(12)180,044,520Iby Trust(3)
Common Stock11/05/2026S(1)10,473D$168.8863(13)180,034,047Iby Trust(3)
Common Stock11/05/2026S(1)10,528D$169.9048(14)180,023,519Iby Trust(3)
Common Stock11/05/2026S(1)7,664D$170.8644(15)180,015,855Iby Trust(3)
Common Stock11/05/2026S(1)699D$171.4519(16)180,015,156Iby Trust(3)
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The exercise and/or sale of shares was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan entered into by the reporting person on February 20, 2026.
2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $158.35 to $159.3475, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Arista Networks, Inc., any security holder of Arista Networks, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
3. These shares are held by a family trust for which the reporting person is a trustee.
4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $159.35 to $160.3475, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Arista Networks, Inc., any security holder of Arista Networks, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
5. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $160.355 to $161.3525, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Arista Networks, Inc., any security holder of Arista Networks, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
6. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $161.355 to $162.35, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Arista Networks, Inc., any security holder of Arista Networks, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
7. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $162.3575 to $163.34, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Arista Networks, Inc., any security holder of Arista Networks, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
8. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $163.36 to $164.355, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Arista Networks, Inc., any security holder of Arista Networks, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
9. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $164.38 to $165.37, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Arista Networks, Inc., any security holder of Arista Networks, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
10. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $165.3975 to $166.39, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Arista Networks, Inc., any security holder of Arista Networks, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
11. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $166.40 to $167.39, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Arista Networks, Inc., any security holder of Arista Networks, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
12. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $167.40 to $168.39, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Arista Networks, Inc., any security holder of Arista Networks, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
13. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $168.40 to $169.38, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Arista Networks, Inc., any security holder of Arista Networks, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
14. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $169.40 to $170.395, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Arista Networks, Inc., any security holder of Arista Networks, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
15. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $170.40 to $171.3925, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Arista Networks, Inc., any security holder of Arista Networks, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
16. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $171.40 to $171.5475, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide Arista Networks, Inc., any security holder of Arista Networks, Inc. or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
By: Isabelle Bertin-Bailly, Attorney-in-Fact For: Andreas Bechtolsheim11/09/2026
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