Viavi exec reports RSU vesting, new stock awards

Q: What insider transactions did VIAV executive Paul McNab report on 2026-08-28?

Paul McNab reported vestings and conversions of multiple restricted stock unit tranches into common stock, related share withholdings for taxes, and new grants of 11,039 restricted stock units and 11,039 market stock units, each ultimately convertible into common shares.

Q: How many VIAV RSUs vested and were converted into common stock for Paul McNab?

Three RSU tranches vested and converted into common stock: 12,878, 18,739, and 14,793 stock units, each RSU converting into one share of common stock upon vesting as disclosed in the filing footnotes.

Q: What new equity awards did Paul McNab receive from VIAV on 2026-08-28?

Paul McNab received 11,039 restricted stock units and 11,039 market stock units, each representing the right to receive one share of Viavi common stock, with the RSUs vesting annually in three equal installments.

Q: Were any of Paul McNab’s VIAV shares sold into the market in this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports Code F transactions where 6,553, 9,535, and 7,527 shares were retained by the company to satisfy tax withholding obligations. These share dispositions were for tax withholding, not open-market sales.

Q: Does the Form 4 for VIAV indicate use of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as being pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan, and the footnotes do not state that the reported transactions occurred under such a plan.

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VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC. (VIAV) reported insider equity compensation activity by EVP and Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer Paul McNab on 2026-08-28. Several tranches of restricted stock units vested and converted into equal numbers of common shares, with some of those shares withheld by the company to satisfy tax withholding obligations. McNab also received new grants of 11,039 restricted stock units and 11,039 market stock units, each convertible into common stock, with the RSUs vesting annually in three equal installments.

Insider Trade Summary

46,410 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 11 txns

Insider McNab Paul

Role EVP, Chief Mktg & Stgy Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Unit ^{F1, F3, F4}	12,878	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Restricted Stock Unit ^{F1, F3, F4}	18,739	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Restricted Stock Unit ^{F1, F3, F4}	14,793	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units ^{F3, F4}	11,039	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Market Stock Units ^{F5, F6}	11,039	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock ^F1	12,878	$0.00	$0.00
Tax Withholding	Common Stock ^F2	6,553	$36.54	$239K
Exercise	Common Stock ^F1	18,739	$0.00	$0.00
Tax Withholding	Common Stock ^F2	9,535	$36.54	$348K
Exercise	Common Stock ^F1	14,793	$0.00	$0.00
Tax Withholding	Common Stock ^F2	7,527	$36.54	$275K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 48,323 contracts (Direct); Restricted Stock Units — 11,039 contracts (Direct); Market Stock Units — 11,039 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 36,671 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (6)

F1. Each stock unit converts upon vesting into one share of common stock.
F2. These shares were retained by the Company in order to meet the tax withholding obligations of the award-holder in connection with the vesting of an installment of the restricted stock award. The amount retained by the Company was not in excess of the amount of the tax liability.
F3. Units subject to the Award shall vest annually in three equal installments.
F4. There are no expiration dates on RSUs.
F5. See Exhibit 99 - FY27 MSU for vesting schedule and terms.
F6. There are no expiration dates on MSUs.

Key Figures

RSUs vested and converted: 12,878 stock units RSUs vested and converted: 18,739 stock units RSUs vested and converted: 14,793 stock units +5 more

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RSUs vested and converted 12,878 stock units Restricted Stock Units converting into common stock on 2026-08-28

RSUs vested and converted 18,739 stock units Restricted Stock Units converting into common stock on 2026-08-28

RSUs vested and converted 14,793 stock units Restricted Stock Units converting into common stock on 2026-08-28

Shares withheld for taxes 6,553 shares at $36.54 per share Common stock retained by company to satisfy tax withholding obligations

Shares withheld for taxes 9,535 shares at $36.54 per share Common stock retained by company to satisfy tax withholding obligations

Shares withheld for taxes 7,527 shares at $36.54 per share Common stock retained by company to satisfy tax withholding obligations

New RSU award 11,039 restricted stock units New grant to Paul McNab, vesting annually in three equal installments

New MSU award 11,039 market stock units New grant to Paul McNab, terms and vesting per Exhibit 99 - FY27 MSU

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Unit, Market Stock Units, tax withholding obligations, vesting schedule, +1 more

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Restricted Stock Unit financial

"Each stock unit converts upon vesting into one share of common stock."

A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.

Market Stock Units financial

"See Exhibit 99 - FY27 MSU for vesting schedule and terms."

tax withholding obligations financial

"These shares were retained by the Company in order to meet the tax withholding obligations"

vesting schedule financial

"See Exhibit 99 - FY27 MSU for vesting schedule and terms."

A vesting schedule is a timeline that determines when someone gains full ownership of certain benefits, such as company stock or retirement contributions. Think of it like earning the right to own a gift gradually over time, rather than receiving it all at once. It matters to investors because it affects when they can fully access or sell these benefits, influencing their financial planning and decision-making.

expiration dates on RSUs financial

"There are no expiration dates on RSUs."

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What insider transactions did VIAV executive Paul McNab report on 2026-08-28?

Paul McNab reported vestings and conversions of multiple restricted stock unit tranches into common stock, related share withholdings for taxes, and new grants of 11,039 restricted stock units and 11,039 market stock units, each ultimately convertible into common shares.

How many VIAV RSUs vested and were converted into common stock for Paul McNab?

Three RSU tranches vested and converted into common stock: 12,878, 18,739, and 14,793 stock units, each RSU converting into one share of common stock upon vesting as disclosed in the filing footnotes.

What new equity awards did Paul McNab receive from VIAV on 2026-08-28?

Paul McNab received 11,039 restricted stock units and 11,039 market stock units, each representing the right to receive one share of Viavi common stock, with the RSUs vesting annually in three equal installments.

Were any of Paul McNab’s VIAV shares sold into the market in this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports Code F transactions where 6,553, 9,535, and 7,527 shares were retained by the company to satisfy tax withholding obligations. These share dispositions were for tax withholding, not open-market sales.

At what price were VIAV shares withheld for Paul McNab’s tax obligations?

Shares withheld to satisfy Paul McNab’s tax obligations were valued at $36.54 per share in three Code F transactions related to the vesting of restricted stock awards, according to the Form 4 disclosure.

Does the Form 4 for VIAV indicate use of a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as being pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan, and the footnotes do not state that the reported transactions occurred under such a plan.

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Available on EDGAR 08/31/2026 - 01:56 PM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/31/2026 - 01:55 PM EDT

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

McNab Paul

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC.

1445 SOUTH SPECTRUM BLVD, SUITE 102

(Street)

CHANDLER

ARIZONA

85286

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC. [ VIAV ]

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

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	EVP, Chief Mktg & Stgy Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/28/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	08/28/2026		M		12,878⁽¹⁾	A	$0	26,754	D
Common Stock	08/28/2026		F		6,553⁽²⁾	D	$36.54	20,201	D
Common Stock	08/28/2026		M		18,739⁽¹⁾	A	$0	38,940	D
Common Stock	08/28/2026		F		9,535⁽²⁾	D	$36.54	29,405	D
Common Stock	08/28/2026		M		14,793⁽¹⁾	A	$0	44,198	D
Common Stock	08/28/2026		F		7,527⁽²⁾	D	$36.54	36,671	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Unit	$0	08/28/2026		M			12,878⁽¹⁾	⁽³⁾	⁽⁴⁾	Common Stock	12,878	$0	0	D
Restricted Stock Unit	$0	08/28/2026		M			18,739⁽¹⁾	⁽³⁾	⁽⁴⁾	Common Stock	18,739	$0	18,738	D
Restricted Stock Unit	$0	08/28/2026		M			14,793⁽¹⁾	⁽³⁾	⁽⁴⁾	Common Stock	14,793	$0	29,585	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0	08/28/2026		A		11,039		⁽³⁾	⁽⁴⁾	Common Stock	11,039	$0	11,039	D
Market Stock Units	$0	08/28/2026		A		11,039		⁽⁵⁾	⁽⁶⁾	Common Stock	11,039	$0	11,039	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each stock unit converts upon vesting into one share of common stock.

2. These shares were retained by the Company in order to meet the tax withholding obligations of the award-holder in connection with the vesting of an installment of the restricted stock award. The amount retained by the Company was not in excess of the amount of the tax liability.

3. Units subject to the Award shall vest annually in three equal installments.

4. There are no expiration dates on RSUs.

5. See Exhibit 99 - FY27 MSU for vesting schedule and terms.

6. There are no expiration dates on MSUs.

	/s/ Donna T. Rossi, attorney-in-fact	08/31/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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