Arista Networks, Inc.
For the period ended May 29, 2026. Filed Apr 16, 2026.
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May 29, 2026 · Filed Apr 16, 2026
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SEC
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ON 14(a) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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ARISTA NETWORKS, INC.
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
DEAR STOCKHOLDERS OF ARISTA NETWORKS, INC.:
The 2026 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of Arista Networks, Inc., a Delaware corporation, will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The Annual Meeting will be conducted in a virtual format to provide convenience to our stockholders and enable increased stockholder participation. You will be able to attend the Annual Meeting online and submit your questions during the meeting at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ANET2026. To access the virtual meeting, you will need to enter the control number included in your Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials (the “Notice”), on your proxy card or on the instructions that accompanied your proxy materials.
Our board of directors has fixed the close of business on April 2, 2026 as the record date for the Annual Meeting or any postponement, adjournment or continuation thereof. Only stockholders of record at the close of business on April 2, 2026 are entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting or any postponement, adjournment or continuation thereof. Further information regarding voting rights and the matters to be voted upon is presented in the accompanying proxy statement. If you plan on attending the Annual Meeting as a stockholder, you must follow the instructions set forth on page 13 of the accompanying proxy statement.
On or about April 16, 2026, we expect to mail to our stockholders the Notice, which provides instructions on how to access our proxy statement for the Annual Meeting and our annual report to stockholders, how to vote online or by telephone, and how to receive a paper copy of the proxy materials by mail. The accompanying proxy statement and our annual report can be accessed directly at the following Internet address: www.proxyvote.com. All you have to do is enter the control number located on your proxy card.
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. We urge you to submit your vote via the Internet, telephone or mail.
We appreciate your continued support of Arista Networks, Inc. and look forward to either greeting you virtually at the Annual Meeting or receiving your proxy.
By order of the Board of Directors,
JAYSHREE ULLAL
Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson
Santa Clara, California
April 16, 2026
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