Akamai (AKAM) CEO logs stock bonus grant and tax withholding in shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Akamai Technologies Chief Executive Officer F. Thomson Leighton reported stock-based compensation and related tax withholding in company shares. He received a grant of 24,094 shares of common stock at $0.0000 per share as payment of his 2025 bonus under Akamai’s Amended and Restated 2013 Stock Incentive Plan, and 11,650 shares were disposed of at $94.17 per share to satisfy tax obligations by delivering shares instead of cash. After these transactions, he directly owned 61,579 common shares. Additional common shares are held indirectly through the F. Thomson Leighton and Bonnie B. Leighton Revocable Trust, where he serves as trustee and disclaims beneficial ownership except for his pecuniary interest, and through the TBL Foundation, where he is also a trustee.

Insider Trade Summary

4 transactions reported

Mixed 4 txns

Insider LEIGHTON F THOMSON

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	24,094	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	11,650	$94.17	$1.10M
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 73,229 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 2,529,963 shares (Indirect, See note)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents shares issued under the Akamai Technologies, Inc. Amended and Restated 2013 Stock Incentive Plan in payment of 2025 bonus award. Held by the F. Thomson Leighton and Bonnie B. Leighton Revocable Trust dtd 11/3/99 of which Mr. Leighton serves as a trustee. Mr. Leighton disclaims beneficial ownership of shares held by such trust except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Includes 10,481 shares received pursuant to a distribution from the David T. Leighton trust, of which the Reporting Person served as trustee. Such distribution was made in accordance with the exemptions afforded under 16a-9 and 16a-13. Held by the TBL Foundation of which Mr. Leighton serves as a trustee.

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^*

LEIGHTON F THOMSON

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/20/2026

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	02/20/2026		A(1)		24,094	A	$0	73,229	D
Common Stock	02/20/2026		F		11,650	D	$94.17	61,579	D
Common Stock								2,529,963	I(2)(3)	See note
Common Stock								108,358	I(4)	See note

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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares issued under the Akamai Technologies, Inc. Amended and Restated 2013 Stock Incentive Plan in payment of 2025 bonus award.

2. Held by the F. Thomson Leighton and Bonnie B. Leighton Revocable Trust dtd 11/3/99 of which Mr. Leighton serves as a trustee. Mr. Leighton disclaims beneficial ownership of shares held by such trust except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

3. Includes 10,481 shares received pursuant to a distribution from the David T. Leighton trust, of which the Reporting Person served as trustee. Such distribution was made in accordance with the exemptions afforded under 16a-9 and 16a-13.

4. Held by the TBL Foundation of which Mr. Leighton serves as a trustee.

Remarks:

	/s/ Thomas M. Lair, as power of attorney	02/23/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Akamai (AKAM) CEO F. Thomson Leighton report?

F. Thomson Leighton reported receiving a stock bonus and a related tax-withholding share disposition. He was granted 24,094 Akamai common shares as part of his 2025 bonus, and 11,650 shares were delivered to cover tax obligations instead of paying cash.

How many Akamai (AKAM) shares did the CEO receive as a bonus award?

The CEO received 24,094 shares of Akamai common stock as a 2025 bonus. These shares were issued under the Akamai Technologies, Inc. Amended and Restated 2013 Stock Incentive Plan as non-cash compensation in payment of his bonus award for that year.

Why did Akamai (AKAM) CEO dispose of 11,650 shares in this Form 4?

The 11,650-share disposition reflects tax withholding, not an open-market sale. Shares were delivered at $94.17 per share to pay exercise price or tax liabilities, allowing the obligation to be settled using stock rather than separate cash payments.

What is F. Thomson Leighton’s direct Akamai (AKAM) share ownership after these transactions?

Following the reported grant and tax-withholding disposition, F. Thomson Leighton directly holds 61,579 shares of Akamai common stock. This figure represents his direct ownership only and is separate from additional indirect holdings through trusts and a foundation.

What indirect Akamai (AKAM) holdings are associated with the CEO through trusts or foundations?

Indirect holdings include shares held by the F. Thomson Leighton and Bonnie B. Leighton Revocable Trust and by the TBL Foundation. Leighton serves as trustee and disclaims beneficial ownership of trust shares except for his pecuniary interest, while also overseeing the foundation’s holdings.

Were the Akamai (AKAM) CEO’s trust-related shares fully attributable to him personally?

No, the CEO specifically disclaims beneficial ownership of shares held by the F. Thomson Leighton and Bonnie B. Leighton Revocable Trust except to the extent of his pecuniary interest. This means not all trust-held shares are treated as personally owned by him.