Ribbon Communications (RBBN) director receives 12,971-share stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SHANI SHAUL reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Ribbon Communications Inc. director Shani Shaul received a grant of 12,971 shares of Common Stock on April 15, 2026. These shares were issued in lieu of cash fees for service on the company’s Board of Directors, with the price set under the Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy. After this award, Shaul directly holds 183,466 shares of Ribbon Communications common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider SHANI SHAUL

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	12,971	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 183,466 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents shares issued in lieu of receipt of cash fees for service on the Registrant's Board of Directors. Price determined in accordance with Registrant's Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy.

Key Figures

Shares granted: 12,971 shares Post-transaction holdings: 183,466 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share

3 metrics

Shares granted 12,971 shares Common Stock award on April 15, 2026

Post-transaction holdings 183,466 shares Common Stock held directly after grant

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Fee-based stock compensation, not a market purchase

Key Terms

Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy, in lieu of receipt of cash fees, Common Stock

3 terms

Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy financial

"Price determined in accordance with Registrant's Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy."

in lieu of receipt of cash fees financial

"Represents shares issued in lieu of receipt of cash fees for service"

Common Stock financial

"security_title": "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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^*

SHANI SHAUL

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS

6500 CHASE OAKS BLVD.

(Street)

PLANO TEXAS 75023

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Ribbon Communications Inc. [ RBBN ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/15/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	04/15/2026		A(1)		12,971	A	(2)	183,466	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares issued in lieu of receipt of cash fees for service on the Registrant's Board of Directors.

2. Price determined in accordance with Registrant's Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy.

	Patrick Macken, BY POA from Shaul Shani	04/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Ribbon Communications (RBBN) report for Shani Shaul?

Ribbon Communications reported that director Shani Shaul received 12,971 shares of Common Stock as a grant. The shares were issued on April 15, 2026, and represent compensation for Board service rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

How many Ribbon Communications (RBBN) shares does Shani Shaul hold after this Form 4?

Following the reported grant, Shani Shaul directly holds 183,466 shares of Ribbon Communications Common Stock. This figure reflects her position after receiving 12,971 shares issued as compensation in lieu of cash fees for serving on the company’s Board of Directors.

Was the April 2026 Ribbon Communications (RBBN) Form 4 a stock purchase or compensation grant?

The Form 4 reflects a compensation grant, not a market purchase. Shani Shaul received 12,971 shares of Common Stock at a reported price of $0.00 per share, issued in lieu of cash Board fees under the Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy.

How was the share price determined for Shani Shaul’s Ribbon Communications (RBBN) stock grant?

The share price for Shani Shaul’s 12,971-share award was determined under Ribbon’s Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy. The Form 4 lists a price of $0.00 per share because it is a fee-based stock grant, not an open-market transaction involving cash payment by the director.

Does the April 15, 2026 Form 4 show any Ribbon Communications (RBBN) stock sales by Shani Shaul?

No stock sales are reported for Shani Shaul in this Form 4. The filing shows only an acquisition: a grant of 12,971 Ribbon Communications Common Stock shares issued as compensation for Board service, increasing her direct holdings to 183,466 shares.