Akamai (NASDAQ: AKAM) CMO logs PRSU vesting and tax share disposition

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AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC executive Kim Salem-Jackson, EVP and Chief Marketing Officer, reported multiple equity compensation transactions tied to performance restricted stock units (PRSUs). On February 19, 2026, certification of the issuer’s 2025 financial results caused 8,937 PRSUs from a March 6, 2023 grant to vest into the same number of common shares.

The filing also shows additional PRSUs being earned: 3,565 units from the 2023 grant, 2,477 units from a March 4, 2024 grant, and 3,655 units from a March 3, 2025 grant, each representing the right to receive one share upon vesting. As part of the vesting event, 2,681 common shares were disposed of at $109.3100 per share to cover tax obligations, leaving 50,127 common shares held directly and 148.5290 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan.

Insider Trade Summary

8,937 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 7 txns

Insider Salem-Jackson Kim

Role EVP, Chief Marketing Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Performance Restricted Stock Units	3,565	$0.00	--
Exercise	Performance Restricted Stock Units	8,937	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Performance Restricted Stock Units	2,477	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Performance Restricted Stock Units	3,655	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	8,937	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	2,681	$109.31	$293K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Performance Restricted Stock Units — 8,937 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 52,808 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 148.529 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) Plan)

Footnotes (1)

Represents an award of performance restricted stock units ("PRSUs") originally granted to the Reporting Person on March 6, 2023 contingent upon achievement of specified financial performance targets for each of 2023, 2024 and 2025. Each PRSU represents the right to receive one share of Issuer common stock upon vesting. On February 19, 2026, the Issuer's financial results for 2025 were certified, resulting in an additional 3,565 shares being earned and the vesting of a total of 8,937 shares of Issuer common stock subject to such PRSUs. As of February 19, 2026. Represents an award of PRSUs originally granted to the Reporting Person on March 4, 2024 contingent upon achievement of specified financial performance targets for each of 2024, 2025 and 2026. Each PRSU represents the right to receive one share of Issuer common stock upon vesting. On February 19, 2026, the Issuer's financial results for 2025 were certified, resulting in an additional 2,477 shares being earned. To the extent the targets for each such year are met, the PRSUs will fully vest on the date on which the Issuer's financial results for 2026 are certified. Represents an award of PRSUs originally granted to the Reporting Person on March 3, 2025 contingent upon achievement of specified financial performance targets for each of 2025, 2026 and 2027. Each PRSU represents the right to receive one share of Issuer common stock upon vesting. On February 19, 2026, the Issuer's financial results for 2025 were certified, resulting in 3,655 shares being earned. To the extent the targets for each such year are met, the PRSUs will fully vest on the date on which the Issuer's financial results for 2027 are certified.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

02/20/2026 - 05:33 PM

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^*

Salem-Jackson Kim

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

145 BROADWAY

(Street)

CAMBRIDGE

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, Chief Marketing Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/19/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	02/19/2026		M		8,937	A	⁽¹⁾	52,808	D
Common Stock	02/19/2026		F		2,681	D	$109.31	50,127	D
Common Stock								148.529⁽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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Performance Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	02/19/2026		A		3,565		⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Common Stock	3,565	$0	8,937	D
Performance Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	02/19/2026		M			8,937	⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Common Stock	8,937	$0	0	D
Performance Restricted Stock Units	⁽³⁾	02/19/2026		A		2,477		⁽³⁾	⁽³⁾	Common Stock	2,477	$0	3,771	D
Performance Restricted Stock Units	⁽⁴⁾	02/19/2026		A		3,655		⁽⁴⁾	⁽⁴⁾	Common Stock	3,655	$0	3,655	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents an award of performance restricted stock units ("PRSUs") originally granted to the Reporting Person on March 6, 2023 contingent upon achievement of specified financial performance targets for each of 2023, 2024 and 2025. Each PRSU represents the right to receive one share of Issuer common stock upon vesting. On February 19, 2026, the Issuer's financial results for 2025 were certified, resulting in an additional 3,565 shares being earned and the vesting of a total of 8,937 shares of Issuer common stock subject to such PRSUs.

2. As of February 19, 2026.

3. Represents an award of PRSUs originally granted to the Reporting Person on March 4, 2024 contingent upon achievement of specified financial performance targets for each of 2024, 2025 and 2026. Each PRSU represents the right to receive one share of Issuer common stock upon vesting. On February 19, 2026, the Issuer's financial results for 2025 were certified, resulting in an additional 2,477 shares being earned. To the extent the targets for each such year are met, the PRSUs will fully vest on the date on which the Issuer's financial results for 2026 are certified.

4. Represents an award of PRSUs originally granted to the Reporting Person on March 3, 2025 contingent upon achievement of specified financial performance targets for each of 2025, 2026 and 2027. Each PRSU represents the right to receive one share of Issuer common stock upon vesting. On February 19, 2026, the Issuer's financial results for 2025 were certified, resulting in 3,655 shares being earned. To the extent the targets for each such year are met, the PRSUs will fully vest on the date on which the Issuer's financial results for 2027 are certified.

Remarks:

	/s/ Thomas M. Lair, as power of attorney	02/20/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did AKAM (Akamai Technologies) report for Kim Salem-Jackson?

Kim Salem-Jackson reported PRSU vesting and related share activity. 8,937 performance restricted stock units vested into common shares, several new PRSUs were earned, and 2,681 common shares were disposed of to satisfy tax obligations tied to the vesting event.

How many Akamai common shares did Kim Salem-Jackson hold after these Form 4 transactions?

After these transactions, Kim Salem-Jackson held 50,127 Akamai common shares directly. In addition, 148.5290 common shares were reported as held indirectly through a 401(k) plan, reflecting both direct and retirement-plan-related ownership positions disclosed in the filing.

What performance restricted stock units (PRSUs) vested or were earned for AKAM’s CMO?

For the March 6, 2023 PRSU grant, 8,937 units vested after 2025 results were certified, including 3,565 newly earned units. Additional PRSUs earned included 2,477 units from a March 4, 2024 grant and 3,655 units from a March 3, 2025 grant.

Were any Akamai shares sold on the market in this Form 4, or only for taxes?

The filing shows 2,681 Akamai common shares disposed of at $109.3100 per share as a tax-withholding transaction. This disposition was reported under code F, indicating shares were delivered to cover tax liabilities rather than an open-market sale.

How are Akamai’s PRSUs structured for Kim Salem-Jackson according to this filing?

The PRSUs were originally granted in 2023, 2024, and 2025, each tied to financial performance targets over three years. Each PRSU converts into one share of common stock upon vesting, triggered when specified annual performance targets are certified by the issuer.

What triggered the 2025 performance-based vesting of Akamai PRSUs for the CMO?

Certification of Akamai’s 2025 financial results on February 19, 2026 triggered PRSU vesting. This certification caused 8,937 PRSUs from the 2023 grant to vest and additional units from 2024 and 2025 PRSU awards to be earned based on the performance targets.