Akamai (AKAM) SVP earns performance stock units tied to 2025 results

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AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES INC senior vice president and chief accounting officer Laura Howell reported the acquisition of performance restricted stock units (PRSUs) tied to company results. She was credited with 648 PRSUs from a March 2024 award and 1,044 PRSUs from a March 2025 award after the issuer’s 2025 financial results were certified on February 19, 2026. Each PRSU can convert into one share of common stock upon vesting, and the awards are scheduled to fully vest once future multi-year performance targets are certified.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Howell Laura

Role SVP, Chief Accounting Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Performance Restricted Stock Units	648	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Performance Restricted Stock Units	1,044	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Performance Restricted Stock Units — 986 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Represents an award of performance restricted stock units ("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 648 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 1,044 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.

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02/20/2026 - 05:29 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^*

Howell Laura

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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)
	SVP, Chief Accounting 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)

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		648		⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Common Stock	648	$0	986	D
Performance Restricted Stock Units	⁽²⁾	02/19/2026		A		1,044		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Common Stock	1,044	$0	1,044	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents an award of performance restricted stock units ("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 648 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.

2. 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 1,044 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 activity did AKAM (Akamai Technologies) report for Laura Howell?

Akamai reported that Laura Howell acquired performance restricted stock units. She earned 648 PRSUs from a 2024 grant and 1,044 PRSUs from a 2025 grant after 2025 financial results were certified, with each unit potentially converting into one common share upon vesting.

How many performance restricted stock units did Laura Howell earn at Akamai (AKAM)?

Laura Howell earned 648 performance restricted stock units from a 2024 award and 1,044 units from a 2025 award. These PRSUs were credited after Akamai’s 2025 financial results were certified, and each unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock upon vesting.

What conditions govern Laura Howell’s PRSU awards at Akamai Technologies (AKAM)?

Her PRSU awards are contingent on achieving specified financial performance targets for multiple years. Units from 2024 and 2025 grants are earned as annual targets are met, with full vesting scheduled when Akamai’s financial results for 2026 and 2027, respectively, are certified by the company.

Do Laura Howell’s PRSUs at Akamai (AKAM) immediately become common shares?

No, the performance restricted stock units do not immediately become shares. Each PRSU represents the right to receive one share of Akamai common stock upon vesting, which depends on meeting defined multi-year financial performance targets and certification of the relevant fiscal year results.

Are Laura Howell’s PRSU awards at Akamai open-market stock purchases?

No, these are not open-market purchases. The filing describes them as awards of performance restricted stock units granted by Akamai. The units are earned based on achieving specified financial performance targets rather than being bought on the public market by the executive.