Akamai (AKAM) EVP Ahola gets 6,103-share bonus grant via trust

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Akamai Technologies EVP & General Counsel Aaron Ahola reported indirect equity compensation and related tax withholding in common stock. On February 20, 2026, an affiliated trust received 6,103 shares, issued under Akamai’s Amended and Restated 2013 Stock Incentive Plan as payment of a 2025 bonus award. On the same date, 1,434 shares were disposed of at $94.17 per share to satisfy tax obligations by delivering shares. Following these transactions, indirect holdings reported through the Aaron Ahola Revocable Trust totaled 32,114 shares, and an additional 145.992 shares were held through a 401(k) plan as of February 20, 2026.

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)
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)		6,103(2)	A	$0	33,548(3)	I	See footnote(4)
Common Stock	02/20/2026		F		1,434	D	$94.17	32,114(3)	I	See footnote(4)
Common Stock								145.992(5)	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

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. Includes 3,052 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. 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.

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

5. As of February 20, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ Thomas M. Lair, as power of attorney	02/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Akamai (AKAM) executive Aaron Ahola report in this Form 4 filing?

Aaron Ahola reported an indirect stock award and related tax withholding. A revocable trust received 6,103 Akamai common shares as a 2025 bonus, and 1,434 shares were delivered at $94.17 each to cover associated tax obligations.

How many Akamai (AKAM) shares did Aaron Ahola acquire in the latest grant?

An affiliated trust for Aaron Ahola acquired 6,103 Akamai common shares. These shares were issued under Akamai’s Amended and Restated 2013 Stock Incentive Plan as payment of a 2025 bonus award, rather than purchased on the open market.

Why were 1,434 Akamai (AKAM) shares disposed of in this Form 4?

The 1,434 Akamai shares were disposed of to satisfy tax obligations. The filing describes this as payment of tax liability by delivering securities, at a price of $94.17 per share, tied to the equity compensation event.

What are Aaron Ahola’s total indirect Akamai (AKAM) holdings after these transactions?

After these transactions, Aaron Ahola indirectly held 32,114 Akamai shares through the Aaron Ahola Revocable Trust. The filing also shows 145.992 additional shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan as of February 20, 2026.

How are Aaron Ahola’s Akamai (AKAM) shares held according to the Form 4 footnotes?

The shares are held indirectly through the Aaron Ahola Revocable Trust, where he serves as trustee. The filing also notes shares he has elected to defer under Akamai’s non-qualified deferred compensation plan and a separate holding via a 401(k) plan.

What compensation plans are referenced in Aaron Ahola’s Akamai (AKAM) Form 4?

The filing references Akamai’s Amended and Restated 2013 Stock Incentive Plan for the 6,103-share bonus award. It also cites the Amended and Restated U.S. Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan and a 401(k) plan for deferred and retirement-related share holdings.