Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) SVP Nichlas Fink reports 29,804-share ownership stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cisco Systems senior vice president and Chief Accounting Officer Nichlas A. Fink has filed an initial statement of ownership showing holdings of 29,804 shares of Cisco common stock. This total includes multiple restricted stock unit awards that vest in staged installments over several future dates.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Fink Nichlas A

Role SVP, Chief Accounting Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 29,804 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Includes: (i) the 2,140 remaining unvested shares of a restricted stock unit award originally granted with respect to 12,968 shares of common stock on September 21, 2023, which award vests in installments, with thirty four percent (34%) of the shares vesting on November 10, 2024 and eight-and-one-quarter percent (8.25%) of the shares vesting quarterly thereafter; (ii) the 6,966 remaining unvested shares of a restricted stock unit award originally granted with respect to 14,072 shares of common stock on November 5, 2024, which award vests in installments, with thirty four percent (34%) of the shares vesting on November 10, 2025 and eight-and-one-quarter percent (8.25%) of the shares vesting quarterly thereafter; (Continued on Footnote 2) (Continued from Footnote 1) (iii) a restricted stock unit award with respect to 5,900 shares of common stock, which award was granted on July 15, 2025 and which vests in installments, with thirty four percent (34%) of the shares vesting on August 10, 2026 and eight-and-one-quarter percent (8.25%) of the shares vesting quarterly thereafter; and (iv) a restricted stock unit award with respect to 14,798 shares of common stock, which award was granted on September 16, 2025 and which vests in installments, with thirty four percent (34%) of the shares vesting on November 10, 2026 and eight-and-one-quarter percent (8.25%) of the shares vesting quarterly thereafter.

Key Figures

Total common shares owned: 29,804 shares Unvested RSUs from 2023 grant: 2,140 shares Unvested RSUs from 2024 grant: 6,966 shares +2 more

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Total common shares owned 29,804 shares Total common stock following reported holdings entry

Unvested RSUs from 2023 grant 2,140 shares Remaining unvested shares from 12,968-share RSU granted September 21, 2023

Unvested RSUs from 2024 grant 6,966 shares Remaining unvested shares from 14,072-share RSU granted November 5, 2024

RSU award granted July 15, 2025 5,900 shares Restricted stock unit award vesting in installments beginning August 10, 2026

RSU award granted September 16, 2025 14,798 shares Restricted stock unit award vesting in installments beginning November 10, 2026

Key Terms

restricted stock unit, vests in installments, unvested shares, Chief Accounting Officer

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restricted stock unit financial

"Includes: (i) the 2,140 remaining unvested shares of a restricted stock unit award"

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.

vests in installments financial

"which award vests in installments, with thirty four percent (34%) of the shares vesting"

unvested shares financial

"the 2,140 remaining unvested shares of a restricted stock unit award"

Chief Accounting Officer financial

"SVP, Chief Accounting Officer"

A chief accounting officer is a senior executive responsible for overseeing a company's financial records and ensuring all accounting practices are accurate and compliant with regulations. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that help investors understand the company's financial health, much like a trusted navigator guiding a ship through complex waters. Their work ensures transparency and trust in the company's financial information.

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SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Fink Nichlas A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.

170 WEST TASMAN DR.

(Street)

SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA 95134

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
05/20/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. [ CSCO ]

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, Chief Accounting Officer

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock	29,804(1)(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes: (i) the 2,140 remaining unvested shares of a restricted stock unit award originally granted with respect to 12,968 shares of common stock on September 21, 2023, which award vests in installments, with thirty four percent (34%) of the shares vesting on November 10, 2024 and eight-and-one-quarter percent (8.25%) of the shares vesting quarterly thereafter; (ii) the 6,966 remaining unvested shares of a restricted stock unit award originally granted with respect to 14,072 shares of common stock on November 5, 2024, which award vests in installments, with thirty four percent (34%) of the shares vesting on November 10, 2025 and eight-and-one-quarter percent (8.25%) of the shares vesting quarterly thereafter; (Continued on Footnote 2)

2. (Continued from Footnote 1) (iii) a restricted stock unit award with respect to 5,900 shares of common stock, which award was granted on July 15, 2025 and which vests in installments, with thirty four percent (34%) of the shares vesting on August 10, 2026 and eight-and-one-quarter percent (8.25%) of the shares vesting quarterly thereafter; and (iv) a restricted stock unit award with respect to 14,798 shares of common stock, which award was granted on September 16, 2025 and which vests in installments, with thirty four percent (34%) of the shares vesting on November 10, 2026 and eight-and-one-quarter percent (8.25%) of the shares vesting quarterly thereafter.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24.1 - Power of Attorney

	/s/ Nichlas A. Fink by Jay Higdon, Attorney-in-Fact	05/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

FAQ

What does Nichlas A. Fink’s Form 3 for CSCO show?

The Form 3 shows Nichlas A. Fink, Cisco’s SVP and Chief Accounting Officer, holds 29,804 shares of common stock, including several restricted stock unit awards that vest over time on specified future dates.

How many Cisco (CSCO) shares does Nichlas A. Fink beneficially own?

Nichlas A. Fink reports beneficial ownership of 29,804 Cisco common shares. This figure combines currently held stock with unvested restricted stock units that are scheduled to vest in multiple future installments.

What restricted stock units are included in Fink’s CSCO holdings?

His holdings include unvested restricted stock units covering 2,140 shares from a 2023 grant and 6,966 shares from a 2024 grant, plus additional RSU awards for 5,900 and 14,798 shares granted in 2025, all vesting over time.

How do Nichlas A. Fink’s Cisco RSUs vest over time?

Each RSU award vests in installments, with thirty four percent of the shares vesting on a specified initial date and the remaining shares vesting at eight-and-one-quarter percent in quarterly installments thereafter, according to the detailed footnotes.

Is Nichlas A. Fink’s CSCO ownership direct or indirect?

The reported 29,804 Cisco common shares are listed as directly owned. The total includes unvested restricted stock units, but there is no indication of indirect ownership through separate entities in the provided data.