Akamai Technologies updates its code of ethics

The revised Code applies across employees, directors, officers, executives and contractors; the amendments did not waive any prior provision.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. adopted amendments to its Code of Ethics on September 22, 2026. The Audit Committee approved revisions intended to clarify and reorganize the Code, add defined terms and roles and responsibilities, and expand its scope to address emerging areas of focus. The Code applies to employees, directors, officers, executives and contractors. The amendments did not waive any provision of the prior Code.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.05, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.05 Amendments to the Registrant's Code of Ethics, or Waiver of a Provision of the Code of Ethics Governance

The company amended or granted a waiver from its code of ethics for senior financial officers.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Terms

Code of Ethics, Audit Committee, waiver

3 terms

Code of Ethics regulatory

"amendments to the Company's Code of Ethics"

A code of ethics is a company’s written rulebook describing the expected behavior and decision-making standards for its leaders and employees, covering honesty, conflicts of interest, financial reporting and legal obligations. For investors it matters because a strong, enforceable code reduces the risk of fraud and scandals, signals trustworthy management and can protect the value of their holdings—like a referee keeping a game fair.

Audit Committee regulatory

"the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors"

A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.

waiver regulatory

"did not relate to or result in any waiver"

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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):

September 22, 2026

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 5.05 Amendments to the Registrant's Code of Ethics, or Waiver of a Provision of the Code of Ethics.

On September 22, 2026, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Akamai Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") adopted amendments to the Company's Code of Ethics (the “Code”) applicable to all employees, directors, officers and executives and contractors, to update and clarify certain provisions of the Code. The amendments include revisions to enhance the clarity, organization and scope of the Code, including the addition of defined terms and roles and responsibilities, and the expansion of the Code to address emerging areas of focus.

The amendments to the Code did not relate to or result in any waiver of any provision of the Code in effect prior to the amendments.

A copy of the Code is available on the Company's website at www.ir.akamai.com/corporate-governance/highlights. The contents of the Company's website are not incorporated by reference into this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.						Description
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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:			September 25, 2026						AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
									/s/ Aaron S. Ahola
									Aaron S. Ahola, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

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