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NETGEAR® Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

NETGEAR, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTGR), a global leader in intelligent networking solutions designed to power extraordinary experiences, today announced that it granted inducement equity awards to several new employees in multiple business segments of the company, including those who joined NETGEAR as members of the company’s NETGEAR for Business (NFB) segment in connection with the company’s acquisition involving VAAG Systems.

NETGEAR’s inducement plan is used exclusively for the grant of equity awards to individuals who were not previously employees of NETGEAR, or following a bona-fide period of non-employment with NETGEAR, in each case as an inducement material to such individuals entering into employment with NETGEAR pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

The inducement awards consist of: (1) awards of time-based restricted stock units (“RSUs”) covering 75,470 shares of NETGEAR’s common stock to new NFB employees and an award of time-based RSUs covering 62,500 shares of NETGEAR’s common stock to Jonathan Oakes, who joined the company as SVP of NETGEAR’s Home Networking segment (together, the “RSU Awards”); and (2) an award of performance-based RSUs with a target amount of 62,500 shares of NETGEAR’s common stock to Mr. Oakes (the “PSU Award”).

One-third (1/3rd) of the total number of shares subject to each RSU Award will vest on the one-year anniversary of the RSU Award’s vesting commencement date and one-twelfth (1/12th) of the total number of shares subject to each RSU Award will vest in equal quarterly installments thereafter, in each case subject to each award recipient providing continued service with NETGEAR through the applicable vesting dates.

The number of shares subject to the PSU Award that become eligible to vest (the “Vesting Eligible PSUs”) will be determined based on how NETGEAR’s total shareholder return (“TSR”) compares to the TSRs of the companies in the Nasdaq Telecommunications Index (IXTC) over the multi-year performance period beginning on April 23, 2025 and ending on December 31, 2027. The Vesting Eligible PSUs, if any, will vest on the third anniversary of the PSU Award’s grant date, subject to Mr. Oakes’ continued service with NETGEAR through that date.

About NETGEAR, Inc.

Founded in 1996 and headquartered in the USA, NETGEAR® (NASDAQ: NTGR) is a global leader in innovative networking technologies for businesses, homes, and service providers. NETGEAR delivers a wide range of award-winning, intelligent solutions designed to unleash the full potential of connectivity and power extraordinary experiences. For businesses, NETGEAR offers reliable, easy-to-use, high-performance networking solutions, including switches, routers, access points, software, and AV over IP technologies, tailored to meet the diverse needs of small and medium enterprises. NETGEAR’s consumer products deliver advanced connectivity, powerful performance, and enhanced security features right out of the box, designed to help keep families safe online, whether at home or on the go. More information is available from the NETGEAR Press Room or by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR: Facebook, Instagram and the NETGEAR blog at NETGEAR.com.

©2025 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holder(s). The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. NETGEAR shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. All rights reserved.

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