Form 4: Arista Networks Executive John F. McCool Reports Stock Sale Under 10b5-1 Plan
SEC Form 4 Filing
John F. McCool, Chief Platform Officer of Arista Networks, reports a sale of company stock executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Summary
- On February 19, 2025, John F. McCool, Chief Platform Officer of Arista Networks, sold 112 shares of common stock at a price of $102.11 per share.
- The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on September 8, 2024.
- McCool also acquired 112 shares under the Arista Networks, Inc. 2014 Employee Stock Purchase Plan on February 18, 2025.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The document is a standard regulatory filing related to stock transactions by an executive. It doesn't convey any particular positive or negative sentiment.
Industry Context
This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure of insider trading activity. It is common for executives to use 10b5-1 plans to sell shares over time to avoid accusations of trading on inside information.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| September 8, 2024 | Date of adoption of Rule 10b5-1 trading plan |
| February 18, 2025 | Date of acquisition of shares under Employee Stock Purchase Plan |
| February 19, 2025 | Date of stock sale |
| February 21, 2025 | Date of signature on the Form 4 filing |
Keywords
Form 4, Arista Networks, ANET, John F. McCool, Rule 10b5-1, insider trading, stock sale, Chief Platform Officer, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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