Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO) EVP reports tax withholding of 2,259 shares
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Cisco Systems EVP Global Sales Oliver Tuszik reported a tax-withholding disposition of 2,259.076 shares of common stock on July 10, 2026 at $118.31 per share, covering taxes from partial settlement of a restricted stock unit award. After this, he holds 170,876.468 shares directly, including 1,417.436 dividend equivalents on unvested RSUs.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
Tuszik Oliver
Role
EVP, Global Sales
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 2,259.076 | $118.31 | $267K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 170,876.468 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares withheld for payment of tax liability arising as a result of the partial settlement of a restricted stock unit award originally reported by the reporting person in a Form 3 filed with the Commission on May 6, 2025. Includes 1,417.436 dividend equivalents accrued on unvested restricted stock units. Each dividend equivalent is the economic equivalent of one share of Cisco common stock.
Key Figures
Shares Withheld for Taxes: 2,259.076 shares
Withholding Price per Share: $118.31
Shares Held After Transaction: 170,876.468 shares
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Shares Withheld for Taxes
2,259.076 shares
Tax-withholding disposition on July 10, 2026 from partial RSU settlement
Withholding Price per Share
$118.31
Value per Cisco common share used for the tax-withholding disposition
Shares Held After Transaction
170,876.468 shares
Direct Cisco holdings reported following the tax-withholding event
Dividend Equivalents on Unvested RSUs
1,417.436
Dividend equivalents treated as the economic equivalent of Cisco shares
Key Terms
restricted stock unit, dividend equivalents, tax-withholding disposition
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restricted stock unit financial
"partial settlement of a restricted stock unit award originally reported"
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.
dividend equivalents financial
"Includes 1,417.436 dividend equivalents accrued on unvested restricted stock units"
Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: tax-withholding disposition of Cisco common stock"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Cisco (CSCO) executive Oliver Tuszik report?
Cisco EVP Global Sales Oliver Tuszik reported a tax-withholding disposition of Cisco common stock, not an open-market sale. The shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations arising from the partial settlement of a previously granted restricted stock unit (RSU) award.
What are the dividend equivalents mentioned in the Cisco (CSCO) insider report?
The report notes 1,417.436 dividend equivalents accrued on unvested RSUs. Each dividend equivalent is described as the economic equivalent of one share of Cisco common stock and is included within Tuszik’s reported direct holdings after the transaction.