Form 4: Ribbon Communications Director Acquires Shares from RSU Vesting, Receives New Grant

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Insider Transaction Report 18 June 2025 5:37 PM

📋All filings for Ribbon Communications INC

Ribbon Communications Inc. Director Beatriz V. Infante reported the acquisition of 48,365 shares of common stock following the vesting of Restricted Stock Units, increasing her direct beneficial ownership to 351,914 shares, and was granted 42,500 new RSUs.

Summary

Beatriz V. Infante, a Director of Ribbon Communications Inc. (RBBN), filed a Form 4 detailing changes in her beneficial ownership.
On June 17, 2025, Ms. Infante acquired 48,365 shares of Ribbon Communications common stock.
This acquisition resulted from the vesting of 48,365 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) that were originally awarded on June 17, 2024, and vested in full on June 17, 2025.
Following this transaction, Ms. Infante's direct beneficial ownership of common stock increased to 351,914 shares.
Additionally, Ms. Infante was granted 42,500 new Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on June 16, 2025.
These newly granted RSUs are scheduled to vest on June 16, 2026, contingent on her continued service with the Issuer, or earlier if the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders occurs prior to that date and she either chooses not to stand for re-election or is not re-elected.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The document reports standard insider compensation events (RSU vesting and new grant). The increase in direct beneficial ownership by a director is generally a neutral to slightly positive signal, indicating continued alignment of interests, but it's not a discretionary purchase.

Positives

Increased insider ownership: The acquisition of 48,365 shares of common stock by a director increases her direct stake in the company, which can be viewed positively as it aligns her interests with those of shareholders.
Continued compensation for a director: The grant of 42,500 new RSUs indicates continued compensation and retention of a board member.

Risks

No specific risks related to the company's operations or financial health are mentioned in this Form 4 filing. The vesting of RSUs is a standard compensation event.

Future Outlook

The document primarily details past and scheduled future insider transactions related to compensation. It indicates that 42,500 new Restricted Stock Units are expected to vest on June 16, 2026, or potentially earlier depending on the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and the director's re-election status.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing reports a routine insider transaction related to director compensation and RSU vesting. It does not provide information that allows for analysis of broader industry trends or competitive positioning. Such filings are standard disclosures for publicly traded companies regarding insider stock ownership changes.

Comparison to Industry Standards

This document is a standard SEC Form 4 filing, reporting an insider's stock transactions. The compensation structure involving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) is a common practice across various industries for executive and director compensation, aligning their interests with long-term shareholder value.
There are no specific comparable companies or projects mentioned within this filing to assess the results against global benchmarks.

Corporate Governance

Change Type	Description	Effective Date	Impact Assessment
Power of Attorney Grant	Beatriz V. Infante granted a Power of Attorney to Bruce McClelland and Patrick Macken to execute SEC Forms 3, 4, and 5 on her behalf, ensuring compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.	June 7, 2021	This streamlines the process for the director to comply with SEC reporting requirements for insider transactions, ensuring timely and accurate filings.

Related Party Transactions

The grant and vesting of Restricted Stock Units to a director (Beatriz V. Infante) constitute compensation arrangements between the company and a related party (a member of its Board of Directors).

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders: The increase in a director's beneficial ownership through RSU vesting aligns the director's interests with shareholders, potentially signaling confidence in the company's long-term performance.
Employees: No direct impact on employees is indicated by this filing.

Next Steps

The 42,500 newly granted Restricted Stock Units are scheduled to vest on June 16, 2026, subject to continued service or specific conditions related to the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Key Dates

Date	Description
June 7, 2021	Date Power of Attorney was executed by Beatriz V. Infante, appointing Bruce McClelland and Patrick Macken as attorneys-in-fact for SEC filings.
June 17, 2024	Date 48,365 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) were awarded to Beatriz V. Infante.
June 16, 2025	Date 42,500 new Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) were acquired by Beatriz V. Infante.
June 17, 2025	Date 48,365 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) vested in full and were converted into common stock; also the transaction date for the acquisition of common stock.
June 18, 2025	Date the Form 4 was signed by Patrick Macken, as Power of Attorney for Beatriz Infante.
June 16, 2026	Scheduled vesting date for the 42,500 Restricted Stock Units, subject to continued service.

Recommendation

hold

Keywords

Ribbon Communications Inc., RBBN, Form 4, SEC Filing, Insider Trading, Beneficial Ownership, Restricted Stock Units, RSUs, Stock Acquisition, Director Compensation, Beatriz V. Infante

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