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CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Oct 17, 2025)

Reports
Leadership Changes
Filing Date
Filed October 17, 2025
Period End
October 15, 2025
Security
CSCO
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q328-K146

CSCO filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 146 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Material agreement8-K · Mar ’17Mar ’17
  2. Restructuring8-K · Aug ’20Aug ’20
  3. Leadership change8-K · Nov ’22Nov ’22
  4. Leadership change8-K · Oct ’26Oct ’26

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed October 17, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) has filed an 8-K reporting that Wesley G.

Bush has decided not to stand for re-election at the upcoming 2025 annual meeting of stockholders. Mr. Bush will continue to serve as a director until that meeting concludes. This filing is primarily informational, indicating a change in board composition that will occur following the annual meeting.

Key Highlights

  1. Wesley G. Bush, a director at Cisco Systems, Inc., has announced his decision not to seek re-election.
  2. Mr. Bush's departure from the board will be effective after the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders.
  3. He will continue to serve as a director until the 2025 Annual Meeting concludes.
  4. This filing is an Item 5.02 disclosure, related to departures of directors or certain officers.
  5. No other officer or director changes are reported in this specific 8-K filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Why is Wesley G. Bush not standing for re-election?

    The filing states that Mr. Bush notified Cisco of his decision not to stand for re-election. The specific reasons behind his decision are not detailed in this 8-K report.

  2. When will Mr. Bush officially step down from the board?

    Mr. Bush will continue to serve as a director until Cisco's 2025 annual meeting of stockholders concludes. His departure will be effective immediately following that meeting.

  3. Does this departure signal any major strategic shifts for Cisco?

    This 8-K filing solely reports Mr. Bush's decision not to seek re-election and his continued service until the annual meeting. It does not provide information about potential strategic shifts for the company.

  4. Will a replacement for Mr. Bush be appointed before or after the annual meeting?

    The filing does not specify the timeline for appointing a replacement for Mr. Bush. Typically, board appointments or re-elections occur at the annual meeting of stockholders.