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CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (May 15, 2007)

Filed May 15, 2007For Securities:CSCO

Summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) has filed an 8-K report to disclose a pre-arranged stock trading plan adopted by Richard J. Justice, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Operations and Business Development. This plan allows Mr. Justice to exercise stock options and sell the acquired shares over a period of time, commencing in June 2007 and concluding in June 2008. The primary stated purpose for this plan is individual asset diversification and liquidity, and it was established in compliance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, ensuring transactions occur when the executive is not in possession of material non-public information. Investors should note that this event relates to a senior executive's personal investment strategy and is not indicative of a change in the company's financial performance or outlook. The plan allows for the sale of up to 1,140,833 shares, and all transactions will be publicly reported through SEC filings. While the sale of a significant number of shares might raise questions, the Rule 10b5-1 compliance provides a framework to manage insider stock transactions in a structured and transparent manner.

Key Highlights

  • 1Senior executive Richard J. Justice adopted a pre-arranged stock trading plan.
  • 2The plan allows for the exercise of Cisco stock options and subsequent sale of shares.
  • 3Up to 1,140,833 shares may be sold under this plan.
  • 4The trading plan begins in June 2007 and terminates in June 2008.
  • 5The plan is designed for individual asset diversification and liquidity.
  • 6The plan was established in compliance with Rule 10b5-1, ensuring no material non-public information is used.
  • 7All transactions under the plan will be publicly disclosed via Form 144 and Form 4 filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K is filed because a senior executive, Richard J. Justice, has adopted a pre-arranged stock trading plan. Such plans, especially those involving significant share amounts or established by key personnel, are typically disclosed to provide transparency to investors regarding insider stock transactions.

No, not necessarily. The plan explicitly states it was adopted for individual asset diversification and liquidity. Rule 10b5-1 plans are specifically designed to allow individuals to sell stock over time without needing to possess material non-public information at the time of each individual sale, thus separating the decision to sell from the knowledge of current company events.

Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 provides a "safe harbor" for insider stock trading. It allows company insiders (like executives) to set up pre-arranged trading plans for buying or selling company stock at a time when they do not possess material non-public information. This filing indicates that Mr. Justice's plan meets these regulatory requirements, offering assurance that the transactions are planned and executed under compliant conditions.

The plan allows for the sale of up to 1,140,833 shares of Cisco stock. The selling period begins in June 2007 and is scheduled to conclude in June 2008. The exact timing and number of shares sold within this window will be detailed in subsequent Form 144 and Form 4 filings.