Ribbon Communications (RBBN) director paid board fees in shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

GRAYSON BRUNS H reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Ribbon Communications Inc. director H. Grayson received a grant of 15,919 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 and its committees, with the grant price determined under the company’s Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy. After this award, the director directly holds 783,347 shares of Common Stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider GRAYSON BRUNS H

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	15,919	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 783,347 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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

Key Figures

Shares granted: 15,919 shares Transaction price per share: $0.0000 per share Total shares after transaction: 783,347 shares +1 more

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Shares granted 15,919 shares Common Stock grant on April 15, 2026

Transaction price per share $0.0000 per share Reported grant price field

Total shares after transaction 783,347 shares Director’s direct holdings following the grant

Transaction date April 15, 2026 Date of Common Stock grant

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 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^*

GRAYSON BRUNS H

(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)		15,919	A	(2)	783,347	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 and committees thereof.

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

	Patrick Macken, By POA from Bruns Grayson, Director	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 H. Grayson?

Ribbon Communications reported that director H. Grayson received 15,919 shares of Common Stock as a grant. The shares were issued on April 15, 2026 as compensation for Board and committee service, rather than paying those fees in cash.

How many Ribbon Communications (RBBN) shares does the director hold after this grant?

After the April 15, 2026 stock grant, the director holds 783,347 shares of Ribbon Communications Common Stock directly. This total reflects the new 15,919-share award issued as compensation in lieu of cash Board and committee fees.

Was the Ribbon Communications (RBBN) director grant an open market purchase or sale?

The transaction was not an open market trade. It was a grant of 15,919 Ribbon Communications Common Stock shares issued as compensation, classified as a grant, award, or other acquisition, with a reported price per share of $0.0000 in the filing.

How was the price for the Ribbon Communications (RBBN) share grant determined?

The price for the director’s stock grant was determined under Ribbon Communications’ Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy. Although the Form 4 shows a transaction price of $0.0000 per share, a footnote clarifies that the policy governs the pricing used for this compensation award.

Why did the Ribbon Communications (RBBN) director receive shares instead of cash fees?

The director received 15,919 shares in lieu of cash fees for serving on the Board and its committees. A footnote explains these shares represent compensation that otherwise would have been paid in cash, aligning director pay partly with company equity.