Akamai (NASDAQ: AKAM) EVP receives 22,839 RSUs and converts 8,353

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Akamai Technologies executive Joseph Paul C, EVP – Global Sales, reported several equity transactions. On March 2, 2026, he was granted 22,839 restricted stock units (RSUs), which vest in three equal annual installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date.

On March 3, 2026, 8,353 RSUs were converted into the same number of Akamai common shares, and 4,039 common shares were disposed of at $97.64 per share to cover tax obligations. After these transactions, he directly owned 33,165 common shares, plus an additional 165.196 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan.

Insider Trade Summary

8,353 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 5 txns

Insider Joseph Paul C

Role EVP - Global Sales

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	8,353	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	8,353	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	4,039	$97.64	$394K
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	22,839	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 16,708 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 37,204 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 165.196 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) Plan)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents the right to receive one share of Akamai common stock upon vesting. As of March 3, 2026. On March 2, 2026, the Reporting Person was granted 22,839 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 25,061 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^*

Joseph Paul C

(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 - Global Sales

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		8,353	A	(1)	37,204	D
Common Stock	03/03/2026		F		4,039	D	$97.64	33,165	D
Common Stock								165.196(2)	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		22,839		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	22,839	$0	22,839	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	03/03/2026		M			8,353	(4)	(4)	Common Stock	8,353	$0	16,708	D

Explanation of Responses:

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

2. As of March 3, 2026.

3. On March 2, 2026, the Reporting Person was granted 22,839 RSUs. Such RSUs vest over three years in equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date.

4. On March 3, 2025, the Reporting Person was granted 25,061 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 Joseph Paul C receive?

On March 2, 2026, EVP Joseph Paul C received a grant of 22,839 restricted stock units (RSUs). These RSUs vest over three years, in equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date, subject to continued service.

How many Akamai (AKAM) RSUs did the EVP convert to common stock?

On March 3, 2026, the EVP converted 8,353 RSUs into 8,353 shares of Akamai common stock. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share upon vesting, so the conversion did not involve a cash purchase price.

Why were 4,039 Akamai (AKAM) shares disposed of in this Form 4?

The disposition of 4,039 shares of Akamai common stock at $97.64 per share was reported as a tax-withholding transaction. Shares were delivered to satisfy tax obligations arising from equity vesting or exercise, not as an open-market sale.

What are the EVP’s Akamai (AKAM) share holdings after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, the EVP directly held 33,165 shares of Akamai common stock. He also had an additional 165.196 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan, reflecting retirement-plan ownership separate from his direct holdings.

How do the newly granted Akamai (AKAM) RSUs vest over time?

The 22,839 Akamai RSUs granted on March 2, 2026 vest in three equal annual tranches. Equal portions vest on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date, aligning the award with multi-year service and performance horizons.