Bank of America files Schedule 13G for 7.07M shares of 8x8 (EGHT)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bank of America Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 7,070,320 shares of 8x8 Inc. common stock, representing 5.3% of the class. The filer reports no sole voting or dispositive power and instead holds shared voting power of 3,302,056 shares and shared dispositive power of 6,908,369 shares, indicating joint control over voting and disposition rather than exclusive control.

The Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of Bank of America and specified wholly owned subsidiaries, and the filing certifies these shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.

Positive

• Beneficial ownership exceeds 5%, indicating institutional interest with 7,070,320 shares (5.3%).
• Filing certifies holdings are in the ordinary course of business and explicitly not intended to change or influence control.

Negative

• No sole voting power or sole dispositive power reported, indicating the filer lacks exclusive control over votes or disposition.
• Shared voting/dispositive power means the filer cannot unilaterally direct corporate actions despite its >5% stake.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Bank of America holds a 5.3% passive stake in EGHT with shared voting/dispositive power; filing signals institutional interest without intent to control.

The Schedule 13G shows an aggregate beneficial position of 7,070,320 shares (5.3%), with voting and dispositive powers held on a shared basis rather than solely. Filing on behalf of multiple subsidiaries (including broker-dealers and a bank) is consistent with custodial, brokerage or institutional allocations. The filer explicitly certifies the position is held in the ordinary course and not for control, which aligns with a passive institutional holding under Schedule 13G disclosure rules. For investors, this is evidence of notable institutional ownership but not of an activist or controlling stake.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: A >5% stake reported by a holding company with no sole voting power reduces likelihood of near-term governance change.

The filing identifies the reporting person type as HC and names specific subsidiaries participating in the reported position. Key governance signals are the absence of sole voting or dispositive power and the certification that holdings are ordinary-course, which together suggest the filer is not seeking to influence board composition or corporate control. While crossing the 5% threshold triggers disclosure, the reported allocation of shared powers implies limited unilateral governance influence.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

8X8 INC /DE/

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

282914100

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 282914100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 3,302,056.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 6,908,369.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

7,070,320.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.3 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: 8X8 INC /DE/
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 675 CREEKSIDE WAY, CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA, 95008.
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 100 N TRYON ST CHARLOTTE, NC 28255
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 282914100
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 7,070,320.00
(b)	Percent of class: 5.3%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0.00
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 3,302,056.00
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0.00
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 6,908,369.00
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. This statement on Schedule 13G is being filed by Bank of America Corporation on behalf of itself and its wholly owned subsidiaries BofA Securities, Inc., a broker dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o); Bank of America N.A., a bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c); Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc., a broker dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o); U.S. Trust Co of Delaware, a corporation which holding does not exceed one percent of the reported securities; and Merrill Lynch International, a non-U.S. institution in accordance with section 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J).
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/

Signature:	Andres Ortiz
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	08/12/2025

FAQ

How many shares of EGHT does Bank of America report owning?

The filing reports 7,070,320 shares beneficially owned.

What percentage of 8x8 (EGHT) does this represent?

The reported position represents 5.3% of the class.

How much voting power does Bank of America have over EGHT shares?

The filing shows 0 shares with sole voting power and 3,302,056 shares with shared voting power.

How much dispositive (sale) power does Bank of America have?

The filing shows 0 shares with sole dispositive power and 6,908,369 shares with shared dispositive power.

Was this position filed on behalf of subsidiaries?

Yes. The statement is filed on behalf of Bank of America and specified wholly owned subsidiaries including BofA Securities, Inc., Bank of America N.A., Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc., U.S. Trust Co of Delaware, and Merrill Lynch International.

Is the stake intended to change or influence control of 8x8 (EGHT)?

The filing certifies the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.