[144] DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. SEC Filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Form 144 filed for DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. (DOCN) discloses a proposed sale of 19,250 common shares through Fidelity Brokerage Services with an aggregate market value of $613,687.50 and an approximate sale date of 08/27/2025 on the NYSE. The filer reports the shares were acquired on 08/27/2025 upon exercise of options originally granted on 04/16/2018 (9,250 shares) and 09/12/2019 (10,000 shares), with payment indicated as cash. The filing lists prior sales by Plato Partners LLC totaling multiple transactions in June and August 2025, including a sale of 31,000 shares for $984,250.00. The notice includes the standard representation that the seller is not aware of undisclosed material adverse information.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Insider/affiliate plans to sell 19,250 DOCN shares following option exercises; prior affiliated sales occurred in June and August 2025.

The Form 144 documents a proposed sale of 19,250 common shares with a stated market value of $613,687.50, to be executed via Fidelity on 08/27/2025. The shares were acquired by exercise of options dated 2018 and 2019 and paid in cash on the acquisition date. The filing also discloses multiple recent sales by Plato Partners LLC in June and August 2025, including a 31,000-share sale. From a securities perspective, this is a routine Rule 144 notice required for restricted or control securities that are being offered for sale; the amounts disclosed represent a small fraction of the reported outstanding shares and therefore do not by themselves indicate a material shift in ownership disclosed here.

Corporate Governance Specialist

TL;DR: Filing signals compliance with Rule 144 for option-derived shares; includes customary seller certification about material non-public information.

The notice confirms the seller’s attestation that no undisclosed material adverse information is known and notes option exercises as the acquisition mechanism. The record of recent sales by an affiliate (Plato Partners LLC) is provided, which is standard disclosure for aggregated Rule 144 reporting. This filing appears procedural and compliant with disclosure requirements rather than indicating corporate governance issues.

Form 144 Filer Information	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FORM 144

144: Filer Information

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Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing?	LIVE TEST
Submission Contact Information
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E-Mail Address

144: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer

SEC File Number

Address of Issuer

Phone

Name of Person for Whose Account the Securities are To Be Sold

See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144. Information is to be given not only as to the person for whose account the securities are to be sold but also as to all other persons included in that definition. In addition, information shall be given as to sales by all persons whose sales are required by paragraph (e) of Rule 144 to be aggregated with sales for the account of the person filing this notice.

Relationship to Issuer

144: Securities Information

Title of the Class of Securities To Be Sold	Name and Address of the Broker	Number of Shares or Other Units To Be Sold	Aggregate Market Value	Number of Shares or Other Units Outstanding	Approximate Date of Sale	Name the Securities Exchange
Common	Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC 900 Salem Street Smithfield RI 02917	19250	613687.50	91037498	08/27/2025	NYSE

Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold

Title of the Class	Date you Acquired	Nature of Acquisition Transaction	Name of Person from Whom Acquired	Is this a Gift?	Date Donor Acquired	Amount of Securities Acquired	Date of Payment	Nature of Payment *
Common	08/27/2025	Option Granted - 04/16/2018	Issuer			9250	08/27/2025	Cash
Common	08/27/2025	Option Granted - 09/12/2019	Issuer			10000	08/27/2025	Cash

* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.

Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

Name and Address of Seller	Title of Securities Sold	Date of Sale	Amount of Securities Sold	Gross Proceeds
Plato Partners Llc 105 Edgeview Drive Suite 425 Broomfield CO 80021	Common	06/09/2025	5417	157418.02
Plato Partners Llc 105 Edgeview Drive Suite 425 Broomfield CO 80021	Common	08/11/2025	16417	500423.16
Plato Partners Llc 105 Edgeview Drive Suite 425 Broomfield CO 80021	Common	08/13/2025	31000	984250.00
Plato Partners Llc 105 Edgeview Drive Suite 425 Broomfield CO 80021	Common	08/19/2025	2100	66447.57
Plato Partners Llc 105 Edgeview Drive Suite 425 Broomfield CO 80021	Common	08/22/2025	7900	247053.54

144: Remarks and Signature

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Date of Notice

ATTENTION:

The person for whose account the securities to which this notice relates are to be sold hereby represents by signing this notice that he does not know any material adverse information in regard to the current and prospective operations of the Issuer of the securities to be sold which has not been publicly disclosed. If such person has adopted a written trading plan or given trading instructions to satisfy Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, by signing the form and indicating the date that the plan was adopted or the instruction given, that person makes such representation as of the plan adoption or instruction date.

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ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omission of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)

FAQ

What does the DOCN Form 144 filed on this notice disclose?

The Form 144 discloses a proposed sale of 19,250 common shares of DigitalOcean (DOCN) with an aggregate market value of $613,687.50, approximate sale date 08/27/2025, to be sold on the NYSE via Fidelity Brokerage Services.

How were the shares being sold on the DOCN Form 144 acquired?

The shares were acquired upon exercise of options: 9,250 from an option granted 04/16/2018 and 10,000 from an option granted 09/12/2019, with payment indicated as cash on 08/27/2025.

Does the filing show any recent sales of DOCN by related parties?

Yes. The filing lists multiple sales by Plato Partners LLC in 2025, including transactions on 06/09/2025, 08/11/2025, 08/13/2025, 08/19/2025, and 08/22/2025, with amounts and gross proceeds noted in the filing.

What representation does the seller make in the Form 144?

The seller represents by signing the notice that they do not know of any material adverse information regarding the issuer that has not been publicly disclosed and references Rule 10b5-1 trading plan language if applicable.

What broker and exchange are listed for the proposed sale in the DOCN Form 144?

The brokerage is Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC located in Smithfield, RI, and the intended exchange is the NYSE.