Akamai EVP reports RSU vesting, tax share withholding

Akamai Technologies executive Paul C. Joseph, EVP - Global Sales, reported routine equity transactions involving restricted stock units and common stock.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/06/2026 - 06:35 PM EST Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Akamai Technologies executive Paul C. Joseph, EVP - Global Sales, reported routine equity transactions involving restricted stock units and common stock. On March 6, 2026, 6,673 restricted stock units were exercised and converted into 6,673 shares of common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share.

In connection with this vesting, 3,227 shares of common stock were withheld at $101.00 per share to cover tax obligations, a disposition classified under code F. After these transactions, he directly owned 39,533 shares of common stock and indirectly held 165.196 shares through a 401(k) plan. Footnotes explain that each RSU converts into one share and that the 20,016 RSUs granted on March 6, 2023 vest in three equal annual installments.

Insider Trade Summary

6,673 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider Joseph Paul C

Role EVP - Global Sales

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	6,673	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	6,673	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	3,227	$101.00	$326K
Holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 39,533 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 165.196 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) Plan)

Holdings Before and After: Restricted Stock Units, 6,673 to 0 contracts (Direct); Common Stock, 36,087 to 39,533 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents the right to receive one share of Akamai common stock upon vesting.
2. F2. As of March 3, 2026.
3. F3. On March 6, 2023, the Reporting Person was granted 20,016 RSUs. Such RSUs vest over three years in equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date.

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What insider transactions did Akamai (AKAM) EVP Paul C. Joseph report?

EVP Paul C. Joseph reported RSU vesting and related share withholding. 6,673 restricted stock units converted into 6,673 common shares, and 3,227 shares were withheld at $101.00 per share to satisfy tax obligations tied to the vesting event.

How many Akamai (AKAM) shares does Paul C. Joseph own after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Paul C. Joseph directly owned 42,760 shares of Akamai common stock. He also indirectly held 165.196 shares through a 401(k) plan, reflecting both vested equity and retirement-plan holdings following the March 6, 2026 RSU vesting activity.

Was the Akamai (AKAM) Form 4 a stock sale by the EVP?

The Form 4 shows tax-withholding, not an open-market sale. 3,227 shares were automatically disposed of at $101.00 per share under code F to cover tax liabilities from RSU vesting, a common administrative step rather than a discretionary share sale.

What are the terms of Paul C. Joseph’s Akamai (AKAM) RSU grant?

On March 6, 2023, Paul C. Joseph received 20,016 restricted stock units. These RSUs vest over three years in equal installments on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date, with each vested RSU delivering one share of Akamai common stock.

How many Akamai (AKAM) RSUs vested or were exercised in this filing?

In this filing, 6,673 restricted stock units were exercised or converted into 6,673 Akamai common shares. Each RSU represents the right to receive one common share upon vesting, as described in the accompanying footnote to the insider’s Form 4 disclosure.

How is the Akamai (AKAM) EVP’s 401(k) ownership reported on Form 4?

The Form 4 reports 165.196 Akamai common shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan. This position is classified as indirect ownership, reflecting retirement-plan holdings separate from the executive’s directly owned shares acquired through equity compensation and previous transactions.

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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)
03/06/2026

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	03/06/2026		M		6,673	A	(1)	42,760	D
Common Stock	03/06/2026		F		3,227	D	$101	39,533	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)	03/06/2026		M			6,673	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	6,673	$0	0	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 6, 2023, the Reporting Person was granted 20,016 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	03/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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