Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) SVP Grant Hoffman awarded 6,517 RSUs

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Hoffman Grant reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Ciena Corporation senior vice president Grant Hoffman received a grant of 6,517 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units. These RSUs vest over three years, with one-twelfth vesting on March 20, June 20, September 20, and December 20 each year starting on September 20, 2026. The reported 6,517 shares include unvested RSUs held directly after this award.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Hoffman Grant

Role SVP Chief Supply Chain Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	6,517	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 6,517 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Reflects Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") that vest over three years, with one-twelfth of the grant amount vesting on March 20, June 20, September 20, and December 20 of each year, commencing on September 20, 2026. Shares reported include unvested RSUs.

Key Figures

RSU grant size: 6,517 shares Grant price per share: $0.0000 per share Shares after transaction: 6,517 shares +1 more

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RSU grant size 6,517 shares Restricted Stock Units granted to SVP on June 22, 2026

Grant price per share $0.0000 per share Compensation award, no cash paid by insider

Shares after transaction 6,517 shares Total direct holdings including unvested RSUs after award

Vesting start date September 20, 2026 Quarterly vesting dates follow for three years

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"), vest, unvested RSUs, grant amount

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Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") financial

"Reflects Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") that vest over three years"

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.

vest financial

"RSUs that vest over three years, with one-twelfth of the grant amount vesting"

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.

unvested RSUs financial

"Shares reported include unvested RSUs."

grant amount financial

"one-twelfth of the grant amount vesting on March 20, June 20, September 20"

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

06/23/2026 - 02:59 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

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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^*

Hoffman Grant

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O CIENA CORPORATION

7035 RIDGE RD.

(Street)

HANOVER

MARYLAND

21076-1426

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CIENA CORP [ CIEN ]

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

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	SVP Chief Supply Chain Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/22/2026

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)
Common Stock	06/22/2026		A		6,517⁽¹⁾	A	$0	6,517⁽²⁾	D

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)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reflects Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") that vest over three years, with one-twelfth of the grant amount vesting on March 20, June 20, September 20, and December 20 of each year, commencing on September 20, 2026.

2. Shares reported include unvested RSUs.

	By: Michelle Rankin For: Grant Hoffman	06/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Ciena (CIEN) executive Grant Hoffman report in this Form 4?

Grant Hoffman reported receiving 6,517 shares of Ciena common stock as a restricted stock unit grant. The award is compensation-related, carries no purchase price, and represents direct holdings that include unvested RSUs subject to a time-based vesting schedule.

How many Ciena (CIEN) shares did Grant Hoffman acquire in this transaction?

Grant Hoffman acquired 6,517 shares of Ciena common stock through a restricted stock unit grant. These units were awarded at no cash cost and are subject to future vesting, so they convert into freely tradable shares as vesting conditions are met over time.

What is the vesting schedule for Grant Hoffman’s Ciena (CIEN) RSU grant?

The RSU grant vests over three years, with one-twelfth of the 6,517-unit award vesting on March 20, June 20, September 20, and December 20 each year. Vesting begins on September 20, 2026, and continues quarterly until fully vested.

Did Grant Hoffman pay a purchase price for the Ciena (CIEN) RSUs?

No, the transaction price per share is reported as 0.0000, indicating these restricted stock units were granted as compensation rather than bought in the market. The economic value to Hoffman depends on Ciena’s share price as the RSUs vest over time.

How many Ciena (CIEN) shares does Grant Hoffman hold after this RSU grant?

After the grant, Hoffman is reported as directly holding 6,517 shares of Ciena common stock. This total includes unvested restricted stock units, meaning not all of these shares are currently vested or freely tradable until vesting dates are reached.