Datadog (DDOG) General Counsel awarded 61,536 Class A shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Datadog, Inc.’s General Counsel and Secretary Kerry Acocella received 61,536 shares of Class A Common Stock on February 5, 2026 through the earning of performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs) at a price of $0 per share. These PSUs were originally granted on April 1, 2025 and became earned after meeting specified performance criteria. The earned PSUs are now subject to a service-based vesting schedule, with 1/4 of the shares vesting on March 1, 2026 and 1/12 of the remaining shares vesting on each June 1, September 1, December 1 and March 1 thereafter, so long as Acocella remains in continuous service under Datadog’s 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. Following this transaction, Acocella beneficially owns 143,374 Class A shares directly.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Acocella Kerry
Role
General Counsel and Secretary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 61,536 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 143,374 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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FAQ
What insider transaction did Datadog (DDOG) report for Kerry Acocella?
Datadog reported that General Counsel Kerry Acocella acquired 61,536 shares of Class A Common Stock at $0 per share. These shares represent performance-based restricted stock units that were earned after meeting performance criteria and are now subject to a service-based vesting schedule.
What is the vesting schedule for Kerry Acocella’s Datadog (DDOG) PSUs?
The earned PSUs vest 1/4 of the shares on March 1, 2026, then 1/12 of the remaining shares on each June 1, September 1, December 1 and March 1. Vesting requires that Kerry Acocella remain in continuous service with Datadog under its 2019 Equity Incentive Plan.
When were the Datadog (DDOG) PSUs originally granted to Kerry Acocella?
The restricted stock units were originally granted on April 1, 2025 as performance-based and service-based PSUs. The 61,536 shares reported on the Form 4 represent the portion earned based on achievement of performance criteria, which then follow a separate service-based vesting schedule.
What type of security did Kerry Acocella receive in this Datadog (DDOG) Form 4?
Kerry Acocella received Class A Common Stock of Datadog through the earning of performance-based restricted stock units. The Form 4 shows 61,536 shares acquired at $0 per share as non-derivative securities, reflecting the conversion of earned PSUs into common stock.
Is Kerry Acocella considered an officer of Datadog (DDOG) in this filing?
Yes. The Form 4 identifies Kerry Acocella as an officer of Datadog, serving as General Counsel and Secretary. The filing confirms the transaction is reported by one reporting person in this executive role, rather than a joint or group filing with other insiders.