DigitalOcean (NYSE: DOCN) awards 32,722 RSUs to tech leader

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kumar Vinay S. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. granted Chief Product & Tech Officer Vinay S. Kumar 32,722 restricted stock units (RSUs) of common stock as equity compensation. Each RSU represents a right to receive one share, vesting in 16 equal quarterly installments starting on June 1, 2026, conditioned on his continued service. Following this award, Kumar holds 312,936 shares of common stock directly, indicating this is a routine compensation-related equity grant rather than an open-market purchase.

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^*

Kumar Vinay S.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O DIGITALOCEAN HOLDINGS, INC.

105 EDGEVIEW DRIVE, SUITE 425

(Street)

BROOMFIELD COLORADO 80021

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. [ DOCN ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Product & Tech Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/20/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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	03/20/2026		A		32,722(1)	A	$0	312,936	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. The security represents restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted to the Reporting Person. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer. The shares underlying these RSUs vest in 16 equal quarterly installments, commencing on June 1, 2026, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service with the Issuer on each such date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Amanda Barry, Attorney-in-Fact	03/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did DigitalOcean (DOCN) report for Vinay S. Kumar?

DigitalOcean reported an equity grant to Chief Product & Tech Officer Vinay S. Kumar of 32,722 restricted stock units, or RSUs. These represent a compensation award rather than an open-market share purchase, tied to his ongoing service with the company over time.

How many RSUs did DigitalOcean (DOCN) grant and what do they represent?

DigitalOcean granted 32,722 restricted stock units to Vinay S. Kumar. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of DigitalOcean common stock, delivered only as the units vest according to the specified quarterly schedule and continued service requirement.

What is the vesting schedule for Vinay S. Kumar’s new RSUs at DigitalOcean (DOCN)?

The 32,722 RSUs vest in 16 equal quarterly installments, beginning on June 1, 2026. Vesting occurs every quarter after that date, so long as Kumar continues providing service to DigitalOcean on each vesting date under the terms of the grant.

Is Vinay S. Kumar buying DigitalOcean (DOCN) shares in this Form 4 filing?

No, this filing reflects a compensation-related equity award, not a market purchase. The RSUs were granted at no cash cost per share and will convert into common stock over time as they vest, subject to his continued employment or service.

How many DigitalOcean (DOCN) shares does Vinay S. Kumar hold after this RSU award?

After the RSU grant, Vinay S. Kumar is reported as directly holding 312,936 shares of DigitalOcean common stock. This figure reflects his position following the award, highlighting that the transaction increases his equity stake through additional compensation-based units.

What role does Vinay S. Kumar hold at DigitalOcean (DOCN) in this Form 4?

In this Form 4, Vinay S. Kumar is identified as DigitalOcean’s Chief Product & Tech Officer. The reported transaction is an RSU grant tied to that executive role, aligning part of his compensation with the company’s equity over a multi-year vesting period.