Ribbon Communications (RBBN) director exercises 42,500 RSUs and receives 63,197-unit grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ribbon Communications director Stewart R. Ewing Jr. reported equity compensation activity, not open‑market trading. On June 16, 2026, he exercised 42,500 restricted stock units (RSUs), receiving an equal number of common shares and bringing his direct holdings to 239,891 shares.

On June 15, 2026, he also received a new grant of 63,197 RSUs. According to the terms, these RSUs are scheduled to vest on June 15, 2027, subject to his continued service, or earlier on the date of the company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders if he does not stand for, or is not, re‑elected. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Ribbon common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

42,500 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 3 txns

Insider EWING R STEWART JR

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	RSUs	42,500	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	42,500	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)	63,197	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: RSUs — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 239,891 shares (Direct, null); Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) — 63,197 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. The RSUs will vest on June 15, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service with the Issuer through such date; provided, however, that if the Issuer's 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "2027 Annual Meeting") occurs prior to June 15, 2027, and, at such 2027 Annual Meeting, the Reporting Person either chooses not to stand for re-election to the Issuer's Board of Directors or, after standing for re-election, is not re-elected, then these RSUs will vest as of the date of the 2027 Annual Meeting. The RSUs were awarded on June 16, 2025 and vested in full on June 16, 2026.

Key Figures

RSUs exercised: 42,500 shares Shares held after exercise: 239,891 shares New RSU grant: 63,197 units +2 more

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RSUs exercised 42,500 shares RSUs converted into common stock on June 16, 2026

Shares held after exercise 239,891 shares Director’s direct common stock holdings after June 16, 2026

New RSU grant 63,197 units RSUs granted on June 15, 2026 to director

RSU vesting date June 15, 2027 Scheduled vesting for 63,197-unit RSU grant, subject to conditions

RSU-to-share ratio 1 RSU : 1 share Each RSU represents one Ribbon common share

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), contingent right, vest, Annual Meeting of Stockholders

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Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) financial

"Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) were granted and later vested into common stock."

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a type of company promise to give employees shares of stock in the future, usually after certain conditions like working for a set time. They are like a gift promised today that you receive later, which can become valuable if the company's stock price goes up. RSUs matter because they are a way companies reward employees and can be a significant part of compensation.

contingent right financial

"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock."

vest financial

"The RSUs will vest on June 15, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service."

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial

"If the Issuer's 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders occurs prior to June 15, 2027, vesting may accelerate."

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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

OMB APPROVAL

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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^*

EWING R STEWART JR

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS INC.

SUITE 100

(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)
06/15/2026

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	06/16/2026		M		42,500	A	(1)	239,891	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
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)	(1)	06/15/2026		A		63,197		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	63,197	$0	63,197	D
RSUs	(1)	06/16/2026		M			42,500	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	42,500	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.

2. The RSUs will vest on June 15, 2027, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service with the Issuer through such date; provided, however, that if the Issuer's 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "2027 Annual Meeting") occurs prior to June 15, 2027, and, at such 2027 Annual Meeting, the Reporting Person either chooses not to stand for re-election to the Issuer's Board of Directors or, after standing for re-election, is not re-elected, then these RSUs will vest as of the date of the 2027 Annual Meeting.

3. The RSUs were awarded on June 16, 2025 and vested in full on June 16, 2026.

	Patrick Macken, By POA from R. Stewart Ewing Jr.	06/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did Ribbon Communications (RBBN) report for Stewart R. Ewing Jr.?

Ribbon Communications director Stewart R. Ewing Jr. reported non‑market equity compensation activity, including the exercise of 42,500 RSUs into common stock and a separate grant of 63,197 new RSUs, all recorded as acquisitions rather than open‑market purchases or sales.

How many Ribbon Communications shares does Stewart R. Ewing Jr. hold after these Form 4 transactions?

After exercising 42,500 RSUs into common stock, Stewart R. Ewing Jr. directly holds 239,891 Ribbon Communications shares. This figure reflects his updated ownership position following the June 16, 2026 equity compensation settlement reported in the Form 4 filing.

What are the vesting terms for the 63,197 RSUs granted to Ribbon’s director Ewing?

The 63,197 RSUs granted to director Stewart R. Ewing Jr. are scheduled to vest on June 15, 2027, if he remains in service. If the 2027 Annual Meeting occurs earlier and he is not re‑elected or does not stand, they vest on that meeting date instead.

Did Ribbon Communications’ director buy or sell RBBN shares on the open market?

The reported transactions do not involve open‑market buying or selling. Stewart R. Ewing Jr.’s Form 4 shows RSU grants and an RSU vesting and settlement into 42,500 common shares, all at a stated price of $0.0000 per share as equity compensation.

What do the 42,500 RSUs exercised by Ribbon’s director represent?

Each of the 42,500 RSUs exercised represents a contingent right to receive one Ribbon Communications common share. These RSUs were previously awarded on June 16, 2025 and fully vested on June 16, 2026, then settled into common stock in the reported transaction.