Akamai (AKAM) EVP Aaron Ahola gets 21,225 RSUs, covers taxes with shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Akamai Technologies executive Aaron Ahola reported several equity transactions tied to stock awards. On March 2, 2026, he received a grant of 21,225 restricted stock units (RSUs), which vest in three equal annual installments starting on the first anniversary of the grant date.

On March 3, 2026, 7,911 RSUs were converted into 7,911 shares of common stock. These common shares are held indirectly by the Aaron Ahola Revocable Trust, for which he serves as trustee, and a portion of shares (3,825) was disposed of at $97.64 per share to satisfy tax obligations related to the vesting, rather than as an open-market sale.

Insider Trade Summary

7,911 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 5 txns

Insider Ahola Aaron

Role EVP & General Counsel

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	7,911	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	7,911	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	3,825	$97.64	$373K
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	21,225	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 15,823 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 32,525 shares (Indirect, See footnote)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents the right to receive one share of Akamai common stock upon vesting. Total shares beneficially owned includes 5,982 shares of which the Reporting Person has elected to defer receipt pursuant to the Akamai Technologies, Inc. Amended and Restated U.S. Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan. Held by the Aaron Ahola Revocable Trust for which the Reporting Person serves as trustee. As of March 3, 2026. On March 2, 2026, the Reporting Person was granted 21,225 RSUs. Such RSUs vest over three years in equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date. On March 3, 2025, the Reporting Person was granted 23,734 RSUs. Such RSUs vest over three years in equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Ahola Aaron

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

145 BROADWAY

(Street)

CAMBRIDGE MA 02142

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC [ AKAM ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & General Counsel

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/02/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/03/2026		M		7,911	A	(1)	32,525(2)	I	See footnote(3)
Common Stock	03/03/2026		F		3,825	D	$97.64	28,700(2)	I	See footnote(3)
Common Stock								156.31(4)	I	By 401(k) Plan

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	03/02/2026		A		21,225		(5)	(5)	Common Stock	21,225	$0	21,225	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	03/03/2026		M			7,911	(6)	(6)	Common Stock	7,911	$0	15,823	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents the right to receive one share of Akamai common stock upon vesting.

2. Total shares beneficially owned includes 5,982 shares of which the Reporting Person has elected to defer receipt pursuant to the Akamai Technologies, Inc. Amended and Restated U.S. Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan.

3. Held by the Aaron Ahola Revocable Trust for which the Reporting Person serves as trustee.

4. As of March 3, 2026.

5. On March 2, 2026, the Reporting Person was granted 21,225 RSUs. Such RSUs vest over three years in equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date.

6. On March 3, 2025, the Reporting Person was granted 23,734 RSUs. Such RSUs vest over three years in equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Thomas M. Lair, as power of attorney	03/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What equity award did Akamai (AKAM) EVP Aaron Ahola receive?

Aaron Ahola received a grant of 21,225 restricted stock units (RSUs) on March 2, 2026. These RSUs vest over three years in equal installments on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date, providing long-term equity-based compensation.

How many Akamai (AKAM) shares did Aaron Ahola acquire through RSU conversion?

On March 3, 2026, 7,911 RSUs converted into 7,911 shares of Akamai common stock. The filing shows these shares as indirectly owned through the Aaron Ahola Revocable Trust, reflecting equity from previously granted RSUs becoming actual shares.

Why did Aaron Ahola dispose of Akamai (AKAM) shares in this Form 4?

The filing reports a disposition of 3,825 Akamai shares at $97.64 per share coded as a tax-withholding transaction. This indicates shares were delivered to cover tax liabilities from vesting, not an open-market sale initiated for portfolio reasons.

How are Aaron Ahola’s Akamai (AKAM) shares held after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, some Akamai shares are held indirectly by the Aaron Ahola Revocable Trust, where he serves as trustee. The filing also notes deferred shares under a non-qualified deferred compensation plan and a small position held through a 401(k) plan.

Do these Akamai (AKAM) Form 4 transactions indicate open-market buying or selling?

The reported transactions involve RSU grants, conversions, and tax-withholding dispositions, not open-market purchases or discretionary sales. Codes M, A, and F show equity awards vesting and related tax payments rather than trading decisions in the open market.