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Ribbon Communications Inc. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from Ribbon Communications Inc.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

RBBN Ribbon Communications Inc. JSON
Shareholder Votes

Ribbon Communications Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. at the 2026-06-03 meeting.

“Item 2 – Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. Votes For 162,346,373 Votes Against 367,109 Abstentions 1,309,478 Based on the foregoing vote, Item 2 was approved.”
Shareholder Votes

Ribbon Communications Inc. shareholders approved Election of nine directors for a term of office expiring on the date of the annual meeting of stockholders in 2027 and until their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified. at the 2026-06-03 meeting.

“Item 1 – Election of nine directors for a term of office expiring on the date of the annual meeting of stockholders in 2027 and until their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified. Director Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes R. Stewart Ewing, Jr. 146,551,668 580,988 526,752 16,363,552 Bruns H. Grayson 146,208,271 925,393 525,744 16,363,552 Beatriz V. Infante 140,967,587 6,167,837 523,984 16,363,552 Scott Mair 146,568,172 565,390 525,846 16,363,552 Bruce W. McClelland 146,407,178 724,725 527,505 16,363,552 Shaul Shani 146,237,876 896,484 525,048 16,363,552 Louis Silver 146,380,850 747,357 531,201 16,363,552 Richard W. Smith 146,215,664 912,891 530,853 16,363,552 Tanya Tamone 146,198,151 928,158 533,099 16,363,552 All of the nominees named above were elected, having received more votes cast “for” their election than “against” their election.”
Earnings Releases

Ribbon Communications Inc. reported the first quarter of 2026 results: revenue $163 million, net income ($34) million, EPS $(0.20) per diluted share.

“enterprises, and critical infrastructure operators in modernizing and safeguarding their networks and services. First Quarter 2026 Highlights Financial Results 1 : · Revenue was $163 million, compared to $181 million for the first quarter of 2025 · GAAP Operating Loss was ($32) million, compared to ($20) million for the first quarter of 2025 · Non-GAAP Adjusted”

Eric “Rick” Marmurek was appointed as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer at Ribbon Communications Inc..

“the Company announced that it is promoting Eric “Rick” Marmurek to the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company effective May 1, 2026.”

John Townsend departed as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at Ribbon Communications Inc..

“announced that John Townsend, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, has notified the Company that he is resigning effective April 30, 2026 to pursue another professional opportunity.”
Governance Changes

Ribbon Communications Inc.: Increased authorized shares of common stock from 240 million to 390 million (effective 2025-05-29).

“At the Annual Meeting, as described below under Item 5.07 below, the stockholders of the Company approved an amendment to the Company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (the “Restated Certificate of Incorporation”) to increase the number of authorized shares of its common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, by 150 million shares to a total of 390 million shares (the “Amendment”).”

Miguel Lopez departed as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at Ribbon Communications Inc..

“As previously reported, Miguel Lopez, the Company’s current Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, is retiring from the Company following the filing of the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.”

John Townsend was appointed as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at Ribbon Communications Inc..

“On October 3, 2024, Ribbon Communications Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of John Townsend as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective upon the earlier of the filing of the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 and November 1, 2024 (the “Effective Date”).”

Miguel "Mick" Lopez departed as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at Ribbon Communications Inc..

“On August 13, 2024, Ribbon Communications Inc. (“Ribbon” or the “Company”) announced that Miguel “Mick” Lopez, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, intends to retire from the Company after 40 years in the technology industry.”
Earnings Releases

Ribbon Communications Inc. reported first quarter 2024 results: revenue $180 million, net income GAAP Net income (loss) $(30) million, EPS GAAP diluted earnings (loss) per share $(0.18).

“infrastructure operators to modernize and protect their networks, today announced its financial results for the first quarter 2024. Revenue for the first quarter of 2024 was $180 million, compared to $186 million for the first quarter of 2023. First quarter 2024 GAAP Loss from Operations improved $22 million year over year, and Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA improved”
Earnings Releases

Ribbon Communications Inc. reported the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $226 million, net income $7, EPS $0.04.

“Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $226 million, compared to $234 million for the fourth quarter of 2022 and $203 million for the third quarter of 2023. Revenue for full year 2023 was $826 million, compared to $820 million for full year 2022.”
Earnings Releases

Ribbon Communications Inc. reported the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $203 million, net income $(14), EPS $(0.08) per diluted share.

“infrastructure operators to modernize and protect their networks, today announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2023. Revenue for the third quarter of 2023 was $203 million, compared to $207 million for the third quarter of 2022 and $211 million for the second quarter of 2023. “Ribbon delivered solid earnings in the third quarter as GAAP Income from”
Governance Changes

Ribbon Communications Inc.: Stockholders approved an amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate or limit the personal liability of certain officers for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty, to reflect new Delaware law provisions regarding officer exculpation (effective 2023-08-03).

“At the Annual Meeting, as described below under Item 5.07, the stockholders of the Company approved an amendment to the Company’s Restated Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate or limit the personal liability of certain Company officers for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as an officer, except to the extent such an exemption from liability or limitation thereof is not permitted by Delaware General Corporation Law (the “Amendment”).”
Shareholder Votes

Ribbon Communications Inc. shareholders approved Approval of an amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to reflect new Delaware law provisions regarding officer exculpation at the 2023-08-03 meeting.

“Item 5 – Approval of an amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to reflect new Delaware law provisions regarding officer exculpation.”
Shareholder Votes

Ribbon Communications Inc. shareholders approved The non-binding advisory vote on the frequency of future non-binding advisory votes on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers at the 2023-08-03 meeting.

“Item 4 – The non-binding advisory vote on the frequency of future non-binding advisory votes on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. 1 Year 136,904,533 2 Years 32,264 3 Years 3,992,121 Abstentions 1,420,311”
Shareholder Votes

Ribbon Communications Inc. shareholders approved The non-binding advisory vote on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers at the 2023-08-03 meeting.

“Item 3 – The non-binding advisory vote on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers”
Shareholder Votes

Ribbon Communications Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 at the 2023-08-03 meeting.

“Item 2 – Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023.”
Shareholder Votes

Ribbon Communications Inc. shareholders approved Election of eight directors for a term of office expiring on the date of the annual meeting of stockholders in 2024 and until their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified at the 2023-08-03 meeting.

“Item 1 – Election of eight directors for a term of office expiring on the date of the annual meeting of stockholders in 2024 and until their respective successors have been duly elected and qualified.”
Earnings Releases

Ribbon Communications Inc. reported second quarter of 2023 results: revenue $211 million, net income $(21), EPS $(0.13). Guidance reaffirmed.

“Revenue for the second quarter of 2023 was $211 million”
Earnings Releases

Ribbon Communications Inc. reported the first quarter of 2023 results: revenue $186 million, net income $(38), EPS $(0.23). Guidance reaffirmed.

“Revenue for the first quarter of 2023 was $186 million, compared to $173 million for the first quarter of 2022.”
Governance Changes

Ribbon Communications Inc.: Filed a Certificate of Designation with the Delaware Secretary of State designating 63,250 shares of Series A preferred stock, effective as of March 30, 2023 (effective 2023-03-30).

“Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Company filed with the Delaware Secretary of State a Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Rights (the “ Certificate of Designation ”) designating 63,250 shares of the Preferred Stock, effective as of the Closing Date, which is attached as Exhibit 3.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.”
Material Agreements

Ribbon Communications Inc. entered into Securities Purchase Agreement with certain investors (the Purchasers) valued at Issuance and sale of 55,000 shares of Series A preferred stock at $970 per share and warrants to pur (effective 2023-03-28).

“On March 28, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “ Purchase Agreement ”) with certain investors (the “ Purchasers ”) for the sale by the Company in a private placement (the “ Private Placement ”) of (i) 55,000 shares of the Company’s Series A preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “ Preferred Stock ”), at a price per share of $970, and (ii) warrants (the “ Warrants ” and, together with the Preferred Stock, the “ Securities ”) to purchase up to an aggregate of 4,858,090 shares (the “ Warrant Shares ”) of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “ Common Stock ”).”
Material Agreements

Ribbon Communications Inc. amended Sixth Amendment to Credit Agreement with Citizens Bank, N.A., Santander Bank, National Association, and other lenders valued at Amended credit agreement reducing revolving loan availability to $75 million, reducing letter of cre (effective 2023-03-24).

“On March 24, 2023 (the “ Sixth Amendment Effective Date ”), Ribbon Communications Inc. (the “ Company ”), Ribbon Communications Operating Company, Inc. (the “ Borrower ”), and certain of their subsidiaries entered into a Sixth Amendment to Credit Agreement (the “ Sixth Amendment ”), which amends that certain Credit Agreement (as previously amended, the “ Existing Credit Agreement ” and, as amended by the Sixth Amendment, the “ Credit Agreement ”; the credit facilities thereunder, the “ Senior Secured Credit Facilities ”), dated as of March 3, 2020, by and among the Company, as a guarantor, the Borrower, Citizens Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (in such capacity, the “ Administrative Agent ”), a lender, issuing lender, swingline lender, joint lead arranger and bookrunner, Santander Bank, National Association, as a lender, joint lead arranger and bookrunner, and the other lenders party thereto (each, together with Citizens Bank, N.A. and Santander Bank, National Association, referred”
Earnings Releases

Ribbon Communications Inc. reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2022.

“On February 15, 2023, Ribbon Communications Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release reporting financial information for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2022, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.”

Steve McCaffery departed as Executive Vice President Sales – EMEA and APAC at Ribbon Communications Inc..

“Steve McCaffery, Executive Vice President Sales – EMEA and APAC, is expected to leave the Company following a transition period.”

Dan Redington changed role as Executive Vice President, Global Sales at Ribbon Communications Inc..

“the role of Dan Redington, current Executive Vice President Sales – Americas, will be expanded to serve as Executive Vice President, Global Sales.”

Scott Mair was appointed as Director at Ribbon Communications Inc..

“On September 7, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Ribbon Communications Inc. (the “ Company ”) elected to increase the size of the Board to nine members and appointed Scott Mair to serve as a member of the Board until the 2023 meeting of the Company’s stockholders.”

Krish A. Prabhu departed as Director at Ribbon Communications Inc..

“Krish A. Prabhu, a member of the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"), determined that he does not intend to stand for re-election as a director of the Company when his term expires at the Annual Meeting.”

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