AKAM 8-K: CEO purchases 50,000 shares; Chair purchases 3,000 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. disclosed that two senior insiders bought company stock in open-market transactions. Chief Executive Officer F. Thomson Leighton purchased 50,000 shares at a weighted average price of $72.2609 per share, and Board Chair Daniel Hesse purchased 3,000 shares at a weighted average price of $72.2990 per share. The disclosure was filed under Regulation FD to inform investors of these insider purchases. The filing contains only the purchase amounts and prices and does not include any commentary on motive, change in ownership percentage, or additional transactions.

Positive

• Insider purchases disclosed: CEO bought 50,000 shares and Chair bought 3,000 shares, with specific weighted average prices provided.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Routine Regulation FD disclosure of insider open-market purchases; factual but likely not material to operations.

The report shows direct open-market acquisitions by the CEO and the Board Chair with exact share counts and weighted average prices. This provides transparent, timely information about insider activity, which investors commonly track for sentiment. The filing does not provide context such as total post-purchase ownership, timing rationale, or planned future transactions, so its standalone materiality is limited.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Clear, compliant disclosure of insider purchases that supports transparency but does not indicate governance changes.

The filing meets Regulation FD disclosure norms by reporting insider trades promptly and with specific prices and quantities. From a governance perspective, this enhances transparency about insider holdings. However, without details on ownership percentages or related-party considerations, the disclosure does not by itself reflect a governance shift or material corporate development.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

August 11, 2025

AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

000-27275

04-3432319

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

145 Broadway

Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (617) 444-3000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par value			AKAM			Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On August 11, 2025, F. Thomson Leighton, Chief Executive Officer of Akamai Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”), purchased 50,000 shares of the Company’s common stock on the open market at a weighted average price of $72.2609 per share.

In addition, on August 11, 2025, Daniel Hesse, Chair of the Company's Board of Directors, purchased 3,000 shares of the Company's common stock on the open market at a weighted average price of $72.2990 per share.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated:			August 12, 2025						AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
									/s/ Aaron S. Ahola
									Aaron S. Ahola, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What did Akamai (AKAM) disclose in this 8-K?

The company disclosed that insiders made open-market purchases: CEO F. Thomson Leighton bought 50,000 shares and Chair Daniel Hesse bought 3,000 shares.

At what prices were the AKAM shares purchased?

The filing reports weighted average prices of $72.2609 per share for the CEO purchase and $72.2990 per share for the Chair purchase.

When were the insider purchases reported to have occurred?

The purchases were reported as having occurred on August 11, 2025.

Does the filing explain why the insiders bought shares?

No. The disclosure lists the quantities and weighted average prices but does not state any motive or additional context for the purchases.

Does the 8-K state changes in ownership percentage or planned future transactions?

No. The filing does not provide post-purchase ownership percentages or indicate any planned future transactions by the insiders.