Form 4 Filing for Arista Networks, Inc. by Robert G. Lavender

This Form 4 filing details a transaction by Robert G. Lavender, a director at Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET). On May 20, 2026, Mr. Lavender acquired 807 shares of Common Stock. This acquisition appears to be related to the vesting of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The filing also indicates that Mr. Lavender held 4069 shares of Common Stock after this transaction. The RSUs, each representing a contingent right to one share of Common Stock, vest quarterly, with a portion vesting on August 20, 2025, and continuing thereafter. The transaction code "M" suggests a merger or a similar event, while "A" for acquired shares and "D" for disposed shares in the derivative table context point to the settlement of vested RSUs. The price per share is reported as 0.0, consistent with equity awards. The filing was signed by an attorney-in-fact on May 22, 2026.