[8-K] CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. announced a board change. On October 15, 2025, director Wesley G. Bush notified the company that he will not stand for re-election at Cisco’s 2025 annual meeting of stockholders. He will continue to serve as a director until the 2025 Annual Meeting.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d)

of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 15, 2025

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CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			001-39940 (Commission File Number)			77-0059951 (IRS Employer Identification No.)
170 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, California						95134-1706
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)
(408) 526-4000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

CSCO

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company    ☐

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Item 5.02.
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Departure of Director

On October 15, 2025, Wesley G. Bush notified Cisco Systems, Inc. (“Cisco”) of his decision not to stand for re-election at Cisco’s 2025 annual meeting of stockholders (the “2025 Annual Meeting”). Mr. Bush will continue to serve as a director until the 2025 Annual Meeting.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.

Dated: October 17, 2025

By:

/s/ Jay Higdon

Name:

Jay Higdon

Title:

Assistant Secretary

FAQ

What did Cisco (CSCO) disclose in this 8-K?

Cisco disclosed that director Wesley G. Bush will not stand for re-election at the 2025 Annual Meeting and will remain on the board until then.

When did Wesley G. Bush notify Cisco of his decision?

He notified the company on October 15, 2025.

How long will Wesley G. Bush continue to serve on Cisco’s board?

He will continue to serve as a director until the 2025 Annual Meeting.

What is the form type of this filing for Cisco (CSCO)?

This disclosure was made on a Form 8-K.

Who signed the report on behalf of Cisco?

It was signed by Jay Higdon, Assistant Secretary.