Arista Networks Officer Kenneth Duda Transfers 400,000 Shares to Family Trusts and GRATs

2026-05-26SEC Filing 4 (0001596532-26-000104)

This Form 4 filing reports transactions by Kenneth Duda, President and CTO of Arista Networks, involving transfers of 400,000 shares of common stock to various family trusts and GRATs (Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts) on May 21, 2026. The transactions include transfers of 100,000 shares to the GRAT of Duda's spouse, 100,000 shares to Duda's own GRAT, and a disposition of 200,000 shares contributed to both GRATs. All transactions were executed at $0.00 per share, indicating non-cash transfers between family entities. Following these transactions, Duda's direct holdings decreased to 12,976 shares, while indirect holdings include 1,063,168 shares held by a children's trust and 482,400 shares held by a foundation. The filing demonstrates significant estate planning activity by the executive involving substantial equity positions in Arista Networks.