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8x8 (EGHT) CEO has 104,221 shares withheld to cover RSU tax obligations

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8x8, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Samuel C. Wilson reported a routine share withholding related to taxes. On this Form 4, 104,221 shares of common stock were withheld by the company at $1.89 per share to cover income tax obligations from vested restricted stock units, rather than sold in the market. After this tax-withholding disposition, Wilson directly holds 2,637,829 shares of 8x8 common stock.

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Insider Wilson Samuel C.
Role Chief Executive Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock 104,221 $1.89 $197K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 2,637,829 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares withheld for taxes 104,221 shares Withheld to satisfy income tax obligations on vested RSUs
Withholding price per share $1.89 per share Value used for tax-withholding disposition of common stock
Shares held after transaction 2,637,829 shares CEO’s direct ownership of 8x8 common stock post-transaction
Tax-withholding transactions 1 transaction Single F-code tax-withholding disposition reported in Form 4
restricted stock units financial
"in connection with the net settlement of the vested restricted stock units"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
net settlement financial
"in connection with the net settlement of the vested restricted stock units"
income tax withholding financial
"withheld by the Issuer to satisfy its income tax withholding and remittance obligations"
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
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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)
06/06/2026
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 Stock06/06/2026F(1)104,221D$1.892,637,829D
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 number of shares of Common Stock that have been withheld by the Issuer to satisfy its income tax withholding and remittance obligations in connection with the net settlement of the vested restricted stock units and does not represent a sale by the Reporting Person.
Remarks:
/s/ Cheriese Dickman as Attorney-in-Fact for Samuel C Wilson06/09/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did 8x8 (EGHT) CEO Samuel C. Wilson report in this Form 4?

He reported a tax-related share withholding, not an open-market trade. 104,221 8x8 common shares were withheld by the company to satisfy income tax obligations from vested restricted stock units, leaving him with 2,637,829 shares directly held.

Did the 8x8 (EGHT) CEO sell shares in the market in this filing?

No, this filing does not show an open-market sale. The 104,221 shares were withheld by 8x8 to cover income tax withholding and remittance duties on vested restricted stock units, as explained in the footnote, and do not represent a sale.

How many 8x8 (EGHT) shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4?

104,221 shares of 8x8 common stock were withheld. The issuer used these shares, valued at $1.89 per share, to satisfy income tax withholding obligations tied to the net settlement of vested restricted stock units held by the CEO.

How many 8x8 (EGHT) shares does the CEO hold after this tax withholding?

After the tax-withholding transaction, the CEO directly holds 2,637,829 shares. This figure reflects his post-transaction ownership of 8x8 common stock as reported in the Form 4’s non-derivative holdings section following the RSU-related share withholding.

What does transaction code "F" mean in the 8x8 (EGHT) CEO’s Form 4?

Code "F" indicates shares were used to pay an exercise price or tax liability. Here, it reflects 104,221 8x8 shares withheld by the company to satisfy income tax obligations from vested restricted stock units, rather than a discretionary market sale.