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8x8 (EGHT) CFO awarded 351,750 restricted stock units in new equity grant

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Kraus Kevin reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

8x8 Inc.'s Chief Financial Officer, Kevin Kraus, received a large equity grant in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs). He was awarded 351,750 shares of common stock at no purchase price, increasing his direct holdings to 1,053,119 shares after the grant.

The award vests over time. One-third of the RSUs will vest on the first anniversary of the vesting commencement date of June 1, 2026. The remaining two-thirds will vest in eight equal quarterly installments of 8.3375% each, subject to his continued employment or association with the company. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of EGHT common stock upon vesting.

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Insider Kraus Kevin
Role Chief Financial Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 351,750 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,053,119 shares (Direct, null)
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RSU grant size 351,750 shares Restricted stock units granted to CFO on June 1, 2026 vesting schedule
Grant price $0.00 per share Stated transaction price for RSU award
Holdings after grant 1,053,119 shares Total direct shares held by CFO following the transaction
Initial vesting portion 33.3% of RSUs Vests on first anniversary of vesting commencement date June 1, 2026
Quarterly vesting portion 8.3375% per quarter Vests over eight quarters after first anniversary, subject to continued employment
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.
continued employment financial
"over a period of eight (8) quarters, subject to the participant's continued employment"
Continued employment means that an individual remains in their current job without interruption. For investors, it signals stability and ongoing work that can affect company performance and future prospects. Like a steady heartbeat for a business, sustained employment helps ensure consistent operations and financial health.
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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*
Kraus Kevin

(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 Financial 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)351,750A$01,053,119D
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 Attorney-in-Fact for Kevin Kraus06/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)