DigitalOcean (DOCN) accounting chief sells 4,456 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. executive Cherie Barrett, SVP and Chief Accounting Officer, reported a sale of 4,456 shares of common stock of DOCN on 2026-08-13 at a price of $132.37 per share. After this open-market transaction, Barrett directly holds 65,487 shares of DigitalOcean common stock. The filing states that the sale was effected pursuant to a previously adopted Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 4,456 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Barrett Cherie

Role SVP, Chief Accounting Officer

Sold 4,456 shs ($590K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock F1	4,456	$132.37	$590K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 65,487 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. The sale reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan previously adopted by the Reporting Person.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 4,456 shares Sale price per share: $132.37 per share Shares owned after transaction: 65,487 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares sold 4,456 shares Common stock sale on 2026-08-13 reported on Form 4

Sale price per share $132.37 per share Price for the 4,456 DOCN shares sold on 2026-08-13

Shares owned after transaction 65,487 shares Directly held DOCN common stock following the reported sale

Net shares sold in filing 4,456 shares Net sell direction according to transaction summary

Sell transactions in filing 1 Single reported sale transaction of common stock

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, open market or private transaction, beneficially owned, Common Stock

4 terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"The sale reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

open market or private transaction market

"Sale in open market or private transaction"

beneficially owned financial

"total shares following transaction represents shares beneficially owned"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

FAQ

What insider transaction did DigitalOcean (DOCN) report for Cherie Barrett?

DigitalOcean reported that Cherie Barrett, SVP and Chief Accounting Officer, sold 4,456 DOCN shares on 2026-08-13. The transaction was reported as a sale of common stock in the open market or a private transaction.

At what price were the DigitalOcean (DOCN) shares sold in Cherie Barrett’s Form 4?

The reported sale price was $132.37 per share for 4,456 shares of DigitalOcean common stock. This price is disclosed as the per-share transaction price in the Form 4 filing for the 2026-08-13 sale.

How many DigitalOcean (DOCN) shares does Cherie Barrett hold after the reported sale?

After the reported transaction, Cherie Barrett directly holds 65,487 DOCN shares. This post-transaction holding figure is explicitly listed in the Form 4 as the total shares beneficially owned following the 4,456-share sale.

Was Cherie Barrett’s DOCN stock sale under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes, the Form 4 states the sale was made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. A footnote explains the transaction was effected pursuant to a previously adopted pre-arranged trading plan by the reporting person.

What role does Cherie Barrett hold at DigitalOcean (DOCN) in this Form 4?

Cherie Barrett is identified as SVP, Chief Accounting Officer of DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. The Form 4 lists her as an officer of the company and reports her direct ownership and the recent sale of DOCN common stock.

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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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

X

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Barrett Cherie

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O DIGITALOCEAN HOLDINGS, INC.

105 EDGEVIEW DRIVE, SUITE 425

(Street)

BROOMFIELD COLORADO 80012

(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)
	SVP, Chief Accounting Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/13/2026

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	08/13/2026		S(1)		4,456	D	$132.37	65,487	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 sale reported in this Form 4 was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan previously adopted by the Reporting Person.

Remarks:

	/s/ Tiffany Hui, Attorney-in-Fact	08/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)