Cisco Systems (CSCO) CAO Nichlas Fink has 1,205 shares withheld for tax liability

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Nichlas A. Fink, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of Cisco Systems, reported a disposition of 1,205.004 shares of common stock on August 10, 2026 at $121.43 per share. According to the disclosure, these shares were withheld for payment of tax liability arising from the partial settlement of three restricted stock unit awards. Following this withholding, Fink directly holds 33,626.09 shares of Cisco Systems common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 1,205.004 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Fink Nichlas A

Role SVP, Chief Accounting Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F1	1,205.004	$121.43	$146K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 33,626.09 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents shares withheld for payment of tax liability arising as a result the partial settlement of three (3) restricted stock unit awards originally reported by the reporting person in a Form 3 filed with the Commission on May 26, 2026.

Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 1,205.004 shares Per-share value: $121.43 per share Shares held after transaction: 33,626.09 shares +2 more

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Shares withheld for taxes 1,205.004 shares Common stock withheld on August 10, 2026 to pay tax liability

Per-share value $121.43 per share Value applied to shares withheld for tax liability

Shares held after transaction 33,626.09 shares Direct Cisco common stock holdings following the withholding

Number of RSU awards 3 awards Partial settlement of three restricted stock unit awards created the tax liability

ExercisePriceOrTaxLiabilityShares 1,205.004 shares Shares associated with payment of tax liability in transaction summary

Key Terms

restricted stock unit awards, payment of tax liability, Form 3, Common Stock

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restricted stock unit awards financial

"partial settlement of three (3) restricted stock unit awards originally reported"

Restricted stock unit awards are company promises to deliver a specific number of shares to employees or service providers in the future once conditions—such as staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets—are met. They matter to investors because when the promises convert into actual shares they increase the total share count and can reduce earnings per share, while also aligning recipients’ interests with stock performance much like deferred pay that turns into ownership if goals are met.

payment of tax liability financial

"shares withheld for payment of tax liability arising as a result"

Form 3 regulatory

"awards originally reported by the reporting person in a Form 3 filed"

Form 3 is the initial public filing that officers, directors and large shareholders must submit to report their ownership of a company’s securities when they become insiders. It acts like an opening inventory sheet that gives investors a starting point to see who holds significant stakes and to spot later trades or potential conflicts of interest, helping assess insider confidence and transparency.

Common Stock financial

"security_title": "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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FAQ

What insider transaction did CSCO executive Nichlas A. Fink report?

Nichlas A. Fink reported a withholding of 1,205.004 Cisco (CSCO) shares of common stock. The shares were used to pay tax liability from the partial settlement of three restricted stock unit awards.

Was the CSCO Form 4 transaction a market sale or tax withholding?

The CSCO Form 4 reports tax withholding, not an open-market sale. 1,205.004 shares were withheld to pay tax liability tied to partially settled restricted stock unit awards.

At what price were Cisco (CSCO) shares withheld in Fink’s Form 4?

The withheld Cisco (CSCO) shares were valued at $121.43 per share. This per-share value applies to the 1,205.004 shares used to satisfy Fink’s tax liability on restricted stock unit settlements.

How many Cisco (CSCO) shares does Nichlas A. Fink hold after this transaction?

After the reported withholding, Nichlas A. Fink directly holds 33,626.09 shares of Cisco (CSCO) common stock. This figure reflects his position following the tax-related share disposition on August 10, 2026.

What caused the tax liability leading to the CSCO share withholding?

The tax liability arose from the partial settlement of three restricted stock unit awards. These awards had been previously reported in a Form 3, and 1,205.004 shares were withheld to cover the resulting taxes.

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

OMB APPROVAL

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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^*

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

5. 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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/10/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	08/10/2026		F		1,205.004(1)	D	$121.43	33,626.09	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares withheld for payment of tax liability arising as a result the partial settlement of three (3) restricted stock unit awards originally reported by the reporting person in a Form 3 filed with the Commission on May 26, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ Nichlas A. Fink by Jay Higdon, Attorney-in-Fact	08/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)