Akamai COO granted 35,129 RSUs, tax shares withheld

Akamai Technologies executive Adam Karon reported multiple equity transactions.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/04/2026 - 04:51 PM EST Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Akamai Technologies executive Adam Karon reported multiple equity transactions. On March 2, 2026, he received a grant of 35,129 restricted stock units (RSUs), which vest in three equal annual installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date.

On March 3, 2026, 13,086 RSUs were exercised and converted into the same number of common shares at no cost, and 6,328 common shares were withheld at $97.64 per share to cover tax obligations. After these transactions, he directly held 24,945 common shares and RSU and deferred-share holdings as described in the footnotes.

Insider Trade Summary

13,086 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 4 txns

Insider Karon Adam

Role COO & GM Edge Technology Group

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	13,086	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	13,086	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	6,328	$97.64	$618K
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	35,129	$0.00	$0.00
Holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 61,302 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 24,945 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 169.621 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) Plan)

Holdings Before and After: Restricted Stock Units, 39,259 to 61,302 contracts (Direct); Common Stock, 18,187 to 24,945 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (5)

1. F1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents the right to receive one share of Akamai common stock upon vesting.
2. F2. Total shares beneficially owned includes 7,111 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. F3. As of March 3, 2026.
4. F4. On March 2, 2026, the Reporting Person was granted 35,129 RSUs. Such RSUs vest over three years in equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date.
5. F5. On March 3, 2025, the Reporting Person was granted 39,259 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) COO Adam Karon report?

Adam Karon reported RSU grants, vesting, and tax withholding transactions. He received 35,129 RSUs, had 13,086 RSUs convert into common stock, and 6,328 common shares were withheld at $97.64 per share to satisfy tax obligations related to these equity awards.

How many restricted stock units were granted to Akamai COO Adam Karon?

Adam Karon was granted 35,129 restricted stock units on March 2, 2026. According to the filing, these RSUs vest over three years in equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date, providing a multi-year equity incentive.

How many Akamai shares were withheld for Adam Karon’s taxes and at what price?

The filing shows 6,328 shares of Akamai common stock were withheld for tax purposes. These shares were valued at $97.64 per share, reflecting payment of tax liabilities by delivering securities rather than using cash for the associated RSU-related obligations.

What did the RSU vesting and conversion mean for Adam Karon’s Akamai shareholdings?

On March 3, 2026, 13,086 RSUs converted into 13,086 shares of Akamai common stock at no cost. After this conversion and related tax withholding, he directly held 24,945 common shares, in addition to RSUs and deferred shares referenced in the footnotes.

How do Adam Karon’s new RSUs at Akamai vest over time?

The 35,129 RSUs granted on March 2, 2026 vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting occurs on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date, aligning equity compensation with multi-year service and performance at Akamai Technologies.

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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^*

Karon Adam

(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)
	COO & GM Edge Technology Group

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/02/2026

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	03/03/2026		M		13,086	A	(1)	31,273(2)	D
Common Stock	03/03/2026		F		6,328	D	$97.64	24,945(2)	D
Common Stock								169.621(3)	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)	03/02/2026		A		35,129		(4)	(4)	Common Stock	35,129	$0	35,129	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	03/03/2026		M			13,086	(5)	(5)	Common Stock	13,086	$0	26,173	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents the right to receive one share of Akamai common stock upon vesting.

2. Total shares beneficially owned includes 7,111 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. As of March 3, 2026.

4. On March 2, 2026, the Reporting Person was granted 35,129 RSUs. Such RSUs vest over three years in equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date.

5. On March 3, 2025, the Reporting Person was granted 39,259 RSUs. Such RSUs vest over three years in equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date.

Remarks:

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