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8x8 (EGHT) CEO receives 804,000-share restricted stock unit award

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Wilson Samuel C. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

8x8, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Samuel C. Wilson reported receiving a grant of 804,000 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units at a per-share price of $0.00. After this equity award, he holds 2,742,050 common shares directly.

The award vests over time. One-third of the underlying shares are scheduled to vest on the first anniversary of the vesting commencement date of June 1, 2026, with approximately 8.3375% of the units vesting each quarter over the following eight quarters, subject to his continued employment or association with the company.

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Insider Wilson Samuel C.
Role Chief Executive Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 804,000 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 2,742,050 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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RSU grant size 804,000 shares Restricted stock units of common stock granted to CEO
Transaction price $0.00 per share Reported price for RSU grant
Post-transaction holdings 2,742,050 shares CEO’s direct common stock holdings after grant
Initial vesting portion 33.3% Vests on first anniversary of June 1, 2026 commencement date
Quarterly vesting portion 8.3375% Vests each quarter for eight quarters after first anniversary
Vesting commencement date June 1, 2026 Start date for RSU vesting schedule
restricted stock award financial
"Represents the grant of a restricted stock award."
A restricted stock award is company shares given to an employee or executive that cannot be sold or fully owned until certain conditions—like staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets—are met. Think of it as a gift that only becomes yours after you fulfill specific obligations; for investors, these awards matter because they can increase the total shares outstanding when they vest, reveal how management is being paid and motivated, and create potential selling pressure when restrictions lift.
restricted stock unit financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"
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.
vesting commencement date financial
"on the first anniversary of the Vesting Commencement Date of June 1, 2026"
The vesting commencement date is the starting point when an employee begins earning ownership rights to their promised benefits, such as stock options or retirement contributions. Think of it like the day a savings account is opened—only after this date do the benefits start to grow and become fully available over time. It matters to investors because it marks when the clock begins ticking toward full ownership, affecting the timing and value of these benefits.
contingent right financial
"represents a contingent right to receive one share of EGHT common stock"
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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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*
Wilson Samuel C.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O 8X8, INC.
675 CREEKSIDE WAY

(Street)
CAMPBELL CALIFORNIA 95008

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
8X8 INC /DE/ [ EGHT ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Executive Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/01/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/01/2026A(1)804,000A$02,742,050D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents the grant of a restricted stock award. The RSUs shall vest with respect to one-third (33.3%) of the total number of underlying shares on the first anniversary of the Vesting Commencement Date of June 1, 2026, then eight and one-third percent (8.3375%) vesting each quarter thereafter, over a period of eight (8) quarters, subject to the participant's continued employment or other association with the Company. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of EGHT common stock.
Remarks:
/s/ Cheriese Dickman as Attorney-in-Fact for Samuel C Wilson06/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did 8x8 (EGHT) report for CEO Samuel C. Wilson?

8x8 reported that CEO Samuel C. Wilson received a grant of 804,000 restricted stock units of common stock. These units represent a compensation-related equity award rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.

How many 8x8 (EGHT) shares does the CEO hold after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the reported restricted stock unit grant, CEO Samuel C. Wilson holds 2,742,050 shares of 8x8 common stock directly. This total includes the newly awarded shares reflected in the Form 4 filing.

What is the vesting schedule for the 804,000 RSUs granted by 8x8 (EGHT)?

The 804,000 RSUs vest over time: one-third vests on the first anniversary of the June 1, 2026 vesting commencement date, then about 8.3375% vests each quarter for eight quarters, subject to continued employment or association.

Does the 8x8 (EGHT) CEO pay a price per share for this RSU grant?

No cash price is listed for the award. The Form 4 shows a $0.00 transaction price per share for the 804,000 restricted stock units, consistent with stock-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

What does each restricted stock unit granted by 8x8 (EGHT) represent?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of 8x8 common stock. Delivery of the shares depends on the units vesting under the time-based schedule and continued service conditions.