Cisco (CSCO) sales chief sells 2,607 shares, retains 172K+ stake
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Cisco Systems EVP of Global Sales Oliver Tuszik reported routine share transactions. On June 10, 2026, 5,542.883 shares of common stock were withheld to cover tax obligations tied to the partial settlement of a previously granted restricted stock unit award. On June 11, 2026, he sold a total of 2,607 shares of Cisco common stock in open-market trades at prices ranging from $119.18 to $122.44, with reported weighted-average prices for each trade. These sales were executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 17, 2025. Following the transactions, he directly holds about 172,726.94 Cisco shares, indicating he retains a substantial equity stake.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 2,607 shares ($315,771)
Net Sell
5 txns
Insider
Tuszik Oliver
Role
EVP, Global Sales
Sold
2,607 shs ($316K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 400 | $119.59 | $48K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 700 | $120.5071 | $84K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,407 | $121.7743 | $171K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 100 | $122.44 | $12K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 5,542.883 | $120.36 | $667K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 174,933.94 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares withheld for payment of tax liability arising as a result of the partial settlement of one (1) restricted stock unit award originally reported by the reporting person in a Form 4 filed with the Commission on June 9, 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. This transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted by the reporting person on December 17, 2025. Represents a weighted average sales price per share. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $119.18 to $119.94. The reporting person has provided to the issuer, and undertakes to provide to the staff of the Commission or any security holder of the issuer, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range. Represents a weighted average sales price per share. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $120.25 to $120.69. The reporting person has provided to the issuer, and undertakes to provide to the staff of the Commission or any security holder of the issuer, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range. Represents a weighted average sales price per share. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $121.39 to $122.20. The reporting person has provided to the issuer, and undertakes to provide to the staff of the Commission or any security holder of the issuer, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range.
Key Figures
Open-market shares sold: 2,607 shares
Sale price (highest lot): $122.44 per share
Sale price (other lot): $121.7743 per share
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5 metrics
Open-market shares sold
2,607 shares
Cisco common stock sold on June 11, 2026
Sale price (highest lot)
$122.44 per share
One of the weighted-average sales prices on June 11, 2026
Sale price (other lot)
$121.7743 per share
Weighted-average price for a 1,407-share sale
Tax-withheld shares
5,542.883 shares
Withheld on June 10, 2026 for RSU tax liability
Shares held after transactions
172,726.94 shares
Direct Cisco holdings following reported Form 4 trades
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 plan, restricted stock unit, dividend equivalents, weighted average sales price per share
4 terms
Rule 10b5-1 plan regulatory
"This transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted by the reporting person on December 17, 2025."
A Rule 10b5-1 plan is a prearranged, written schedule that lets corporate insiders buy or sell company stock at set times or amounts, even if they later learn material nonpublic information. Think of it like setting an automatic thermostat for trades: it creates a clear record that trades were planned in advance, reducing the risk of insider-trading accusations and helping investors trust that insider transactions are routine rather than based on secret information.
restricted stock unit financial
"partial settlement of one (1) restricted stock unit award originally reported by the reporting person in a Form 4 filed with the Commission on June 9, 2025."
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.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Cisco (CSCO) report for Oliver Tuszik?
Cisco reported that EVP of Global Sales Oliver Tuszik sold 2,607 shares. The open-market sales occurred on June 11, 2026, alongside a tax-related share withholding, and were executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Did the Cisco (CSCO) Form 4 involve any derivative exercises for Oliver Tuszik?
No derivative exercises are shown in this Form 4. The insider activity consists of open-market sales of common stock and a tax-withholding disposition related to restricted stock units, with no remaining derivative positions listed in the derivative summary.