Cisco CFO granted 92,817 restricted stock units

Cisco’s EVP and CFO received a sizable restricted stock unit award that vests over time, increasing his direct equity stake in CSCO.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. (symbol: CSCO) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Patterson Mark reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. (CSCO) reported that EVP and CFO Mark Patterson received a grant of 92,817 shares of common stock in the form of a restricted stock unit award on September 16, 2026. The award vests in installments, with 34% vesting on November 10, 2027 and 8.25% vesting quarterly thereafter. Following this award, Patterson directly holds 258,595.426 shares, including 1,786.851 dividend equivalents accrued on unvested restricted stock units. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this grant.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 92,817 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Patterson Mark

Role EVP and CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1, F2	92,817	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 258,595.426 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Represents a restricted stock unit award that vests in installments, with thirty-four percent (34%) of the shares vesting on November 10, 2027 and eight-and-one-quarter percent (8.25%) of the shares vesting quarterly thereafter.
2. F2. Includes 1,786.851 dividend equivalents accrued on unvested restricted stock units. Each dividend equivalent is the economic equivalent of one share of Cisco common stock.

Key Figures

Restricted stock units granted: 92,817 shares Vesting on November 10, 2027: 34% of award Subsequent quarterly vesting: 8.25% of award per quarter +3 more

6 metrics

Restricted stock units granted 92,817 shares Award to EVP and CFO Mark Patterson on September 16, 2026

Vesting on November 10, 2027 34% of award Portion of RSU award vesting on initial vesting date

Subsequent quarterly vesting 8.25% of award per quarter Ongoing vesting rate after November 10, 2027

Shares held after transaction 258,595.426 shares Direct holdings of Cisco common stock by the CFO after award

Dividend equivalents included 1,786.851 shares Dividend equivalents accrued on unvested RSUs, economically equivalent to shares

Price per share for award $0.00 per share Equity compensation grant with no cash consideration reported

Key Terms

restricted stock unit, dividend equivalents, Rule 10b5-1

3 terms

restricted stock unit financial

"Represents a restricted stock unit award that vests in installments"

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 1,786.851 dividend equivalents accrued on unvested restricted"

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.

Rule 10b5-1 regulatory

"No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this grant"

Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.

FAQ

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What did Cisco (CSCO) disclose about EVP and CFO Mark Patterson’s new equity grant?

Cisco disclosed that EVP and CFO Mark Patterson received a restricted stock unit award of 92,817 shares of common stock on September 16, 2026, which vests over time and increases his direct holdings in Cisco stock.

How many CSCO shares were granted to the Cisco CFO in this Form 4?

The Cisco CFO, Mark Patterson, was granted 92,817 shares of Cisco common stock in the form of a restricted stock unit award reported as acquired for no cash consideration on September 16, 2026.

What is the vesting schedule for the Cisco (CSCO) CFO’s restricted stock units?

The restricted stock unit award vests in installments, with 34% of the shares vesting on November 10, 2027 and 8.25% of the shares vesting quarterly thereafter, as long as vesting conditions are met.

What are the Cisco CFO’s total CSCO share holdings after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported award, the Cisco CFO directly holds 258,595.426 shares of Cisco common stock, which includes 1,786.851 dividend equivalents accrued on unvested restricted stock units.

Were any Rule 10b5-1 trading plans involved in this CSCO Form 4 filing?

No. The filing indicates that no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan was reported in connection with this restricted stock unit award for Cisco’s EVP and CFO.

Did the Cisco (CSCO) Form 4 report any stock sales by the CFO?

No. The Form 4 reports only an acquisition of 92,817 shares through a restricted stock unit award and no sales or dispositions of Cisco common stock by the CFO in this filing.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Patterson Mark

(Last) (First) (Middle)

170 WEST TASMAN DRIVE

(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)
	EVP and CFO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/16/2026

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	09/16/2026		A		92,817(1)	A	$0	258,595.426(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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents a restricted stock unit award that vests in installments, with thirty-four percent (34%) of the shares vesting on November 10, 2027 and eight-and-one-quarter percent (8.25%) of the shares vesting quarterly thereafter.

2. Includes 1,786.851 dividend equivalents accrued on unvested restricted stock units. Each dividend equivalent is the economic equivalent of one share of Cisco common stock.

Remarks:

	/s/ Mark Patterson by Jeremy Erickson, Attorney-in-Fact	09/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)