DigitalOcean (DOCN) awards 9,349 RSUs to chief accounting officer

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Barrett Cherie reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. reported a routine equity compensation grant to SVP and Chief Accounting Officer Cherie Barrett. She received 9,349 restricted stock units, each representing one share of common stock, increasing her direct holdings to 71,818 shares after the grant.

The RSUs vest in 16 equal quarterly installments beginning on June 1, 2026, and require her continued service with the company on each vesting date, aligning part of her compensation with long-term shareholder interests.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Barrett Cherie

Role SVP, Chief Accounting Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	9,349	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 71,818 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

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)
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		9,349(1)	A	$0	71,818	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 Cherie Barrett?

DigitalOcean reported that SVP and Chief Accounting Officer Cherie Barrett received a grant of 9,349 restricted stock units. These RSUs are part of her equity compensation and convert into common shares as they vest over time, subject to continued service.

How many DigitalOcean (DOCN) shares does Cherie Barrett hold after this grant?

After the grant, Cherie Barrett beneficially owns 71,818 shares of DigitalOcean common stock. This total includes the 9,349 restricted stock units awarded in the reported transaction, which will settle in shares as they vest under the grant terms.

What are the vesting terms of Cherie Barrett’s DigitalOcean (DOCN) RSU grant?

The 9,349 restricted stock units vest in 16 equal quarterly installments starting June 1, 2026. Each vesting date requires Cherie Barrett to remain in continuous service with DigitalOcean, gradually delivering common stock over four years if that condition is met.

Did Cherie Barrett buy or sell DigitalOcean (DOCN) shares in this filing?

This filing shows an acquisition through a grant of restricted stock units, not an open-market buy or sale. The RSUs represent compensation awarded by DigitalOcean, with no purchase price, and convert to shares only as they vest over time.

What type of security was granted to Cherie Barrett by DigitalOcean (DOCN)?

DigitalOcean granted Cherie Barrett restricted stock units tied to its common stock. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock, delivered upon vesting if she continues serving the company on the scheduled vesting dates.