Akamai (NASDAQ: AKAM) HR chief nets RSUs and withholds shares for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Akamai Technologies executive Anthony P. Williams, EVP and CHRO, reported equity compensation activity and related share withholding. On March 2, 2026, he received a grant of 22,552 restricted stock units (RSUs), which vest in three equal annual installments starting on the first anniversary of the grant date. On March 3, 2026, 8,546 RSUs were converted into the same number of common shares, and 4,132 of those shares were delivered at $97.64 per share to cover tax liabilities, leaving him with 30,894 common shares held directly.

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^*

Williams Anthony P

(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 and CHRO

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		8,546	A	(1)	35,026	D
Common Stock	03/03/2026		F		4,132	D	$97.64	30,894	D

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		22,552		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	22,552	$0	22,552	D
Restricted Stock Units	(3)	03/03/2026		M			8,546	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	8,546	$0	17,095	D

Explanation of Responses:

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

2. On March 2, 2026, the Reporting Person was granted 22,552 RSUs. Such RSUs vest over three years in equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date.

3. On March 3, 2025, the Reporting Person was granted 25,641 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	03/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Akamai (AKAM) executive Anthony P. Williams report in this Form 4?

Anthony P. Williams reported a new restricted stock unit grant, a vesting-related conversion of RSUs into common shares, and a share disposition to cover tax obligations. These transactions reflect routine equity compensation activity rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.

How many restricted stock units were granted to the Akamai (AKAM) executive?

On March 2, 2026, Anthony P. Williams was granted 22,552 restricted stock units. According to the filing, these RSUs vest over three years in equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date, subject to the standard vesting conditions.

How many Akamai (AKAM) shares were used to satisfy tax obligations?

The filing shows that 4,132 shares of Akamai common stock were delivered at $97.64 per share to satisfy tax liabilities. This transaction is coded as "F," indicating payment of tax obligations by delivering securities rather than an open-market discretionary sale.

How many Akamai (AKAM) common shares does the executive own after these transactions?

After the March 3, 2026 transactions, Anthony P. Williams directly owns 30,894 shares of Akamai common stock. This figure reflects shares received from the RSU conversion, net of the portion delivered to cover tax liabilities as indicated in the Form 4.

How do the new Akamai (AKAM) RSUs vest for the executive?

The 22,552 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, meaning the award is structured to deliver shares gradually over a three-year period if vesting conditions are met.