Akamai (AKAM) SVP awarded 4,680 RSUs and withholds shares for taxes
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Akamai Technologies senior vice president and chief accounting officer Laura Howell reported several equity transactions. On March 2, 2026, she received a grant of 4,680 restricted stock units (RSUs), which vest in three equal annual installments starting on the first anniversary of the grant date. Each RSU represents one share of common stock upon vesting. On March 3, 2026, 1,695 RSUs were exercised and converted into 1,695 shares of common stock at no cost. That same day, 498 common shares at a price of $97.64 per share were withheld to cover tax obligations, leaving her with 13,756 directly held common shares and 3,391 RSUs outstanding as of March 3, 2026. She also holds 153.223 common shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
1,695 shares exercised/converted
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5 txns
Insider
Howell Laura
Role
SVP, Chief Accounting Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 1,695 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,695 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 498 | $97.64 | $49K |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 4,680 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 3,391 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 14,254 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 153.223 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) Plan)
Footnotes (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 4,680 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 5,086 RSUs. Such RSUs vest over three years in equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date.
FAQ
What equity awards did Akamai (AKAM) executive Laura Howell receive?
Laura Howell received a grant of 4,680 restricted stock units (RSUs). The RSUs were granted on March 2, 2026 and will vest in three equal annual installments, starting on the first anniversary of the grant date and continuing on the second and third anniversaries.
How many Akamai (AKAM) RSUs vested and converted to common stock?
On March 3, 2026, 1,695 restricted stock units converted into 1,695 common shares. This conversion was reported as an exercise of derivative securities, with each RSU representing one share of Akamai common stock delivered at no cash cost upon vesting.
What is the vesting schedule for Laura Howell’s new 4,680 Akamai (AKAM) RSUs?
The 4,680 RSUs vest over three years in equal annual installments. Vesting occurs on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the March 2, 2026 grant date, with each vested unit delivering one share of Akamai common stock upon settlement.
How are Akamai (AKAM) RSUs defined in Laura Howell’s filing?
Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock. Delivery occurs upon vesting, consistent with the company’s equity compensation terms, so RSUs convert into an equivalent number of Akamai common shares when vesting conditions are satisfied.