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DocuSign (DOCU) chief legal officer reports RSU and PSU vesting

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DocuSign's chief legal officer reported multiple stock-based compensation events on December 15, 2025. Several batches of restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance stock units (PSUs) converted into common stock at an exercise price of $0, adding 20,968 shares of common stock.

To cover taxes on these vestings, 9,860 shares were withheld by the company, reducing the net increase in directly held stock. After the reported transactions, the officer directly owned 66,550 shares of DocuSign common stock. The filing also details remaining RSU and PSU awards that continue to vest over time based on service and performance conditions tied to subscription revenue and free cash flow for specified performance periods.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Shaughnessy James P

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O DOCUSIGN, INC.
221 MAIN STREET, SUITE 800

(Street)
SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DOCUSIGN, INC. [ DOCU ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Chief Legal Officer
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/15/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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 12/15/2025 M 20,968 A $0 76,410 D
Common Stock 12/15/2025 F 9,860(1) D $0 66,550 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
Restricted Stock Units (2) 12/15/2025 M 4,391 (3) (4) Common Stock 4,391 $0 8,783 D
Restricted Stock Units (2) 12/15/2025 M 2,932 (5) (4) Common Stock 2,932 $0 8,795 D
Restricted Stock Units (2) 12/15/2025 M 2,187 (6) (4) Common Stock 2,187 $0 13,124 D
Restricted Stock Units (2) 12/15/2025 M 3,370 (7) (4) Common Stock 3,370 $0 33,702 D
Restricted Stock Units (2) 12/15/2025 M 3,457 (8) (4) Common Stock 3,457 $0 27,656 D
Performance Stock Units (9) 12/15/2025 M 535 (10) (10) Common Stock 535 $0 1,071 D
Performance Stock Units (9) 12/15/2025 M 1,458 (11) (11) Common Stock 1,458 $0 2,918 D
Performance Stock Units (9) 12/15/2025 M 1,093 (12) (12) Common Stock 1,093 $0 6,928 D
Performance Stock Units (9) 12/15/2025 M 1,545 (13) (13) Common Stock 1,545 $0 4,215 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy a tax obligation realized by the Reporting Person upon the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units ("RSUs") or performance-vested restricted stock units ("PSUs").
2. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.
3. The RSUs will vest 35% on the one year anniversary of the grant date, 35% in equal quarterly installments after year one, 15% in equal quarterly installments after year two, and 15% in equal quarterly installments after year 3, with a vesting commencement date of June 10, 2022, in each case subject to the Reporting Person being a service provider through each such date. The restricted stock units are subject to accelerated vesting in the event of a termination of employment of the Reporting Person including under certain circumstances following a change in control of the Issuer.
4. The RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are canceled prior to vesting date.
5. The RSUs will vest in equal quarterly installments over four years, with a vesting commencement date of July 10, 2022, in each case subject to the Reporting Person being a service provider through each such date. The restricted stock units are subject to accelerated vesting in the event of a termination of employment of the Reporting Person including under certain circumstances following a change in control of the Issuer.
6. The RSUs will vest in equal quarterly installments over four years, with a vesting commencement date of May 10, 2023, in each case subject to the reporting person being a service provider through such date.
7. The RSUs will vest in equal quarterly installments over four years, with a vesting commencement date of May 10, 2024, in each case subject to the reporting person being a service provider through such date.
8. The RSUs will vest quarterly over a four year period commencing May 10, 2025, with 40% vesting during year 1, 35% vesting during year 2, 15% vesting during year 3, and 10% vesting during year 4, in each case subject to the Reporting Person being a service provider through each such date.
9. Each PSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.
10. The PSUs will vest depending on the Company's subscription revenue for the twelve-month period ended January 31, 2024 (the "FY24 Performance Period"). The maximum number of the subscription revenue-based PSUs that may vest is capped at 200% of the target number of subscription revenue-based PSUs. To the extent achieved, 1/3 of any achieved subscription revenue-based PSUs will vest following the one-year anniversary of the date of grant and the balance will vest in eight equal quarterly installments thereafter, subject to continued service with certain limited exceptions.
11. The PSUs will vest depending on the Company's free cash flow for the FY24 Performance Period. The maximum number of free cash flow-based PSUs that may vest is capped at 200% of the target number of free cash flow-based PSUs. To the extent achieved, 1/3 of any achieved free cash flow-based PSUs will vest following the one-year anniversary of the date of grant and the balance will vest in eight equal quarterly installments thereafter subject to continued service with certain limited exceptions.
12. The PSUs will vest depending on the Company's subscription revenue for the twelve-month period ended January 31, 2025 (the "FY25 Performance Period"). The maximum number of subscription revenue-based PSUs that may vest is capped at 200% of the target number of subscription revenue-based PSUs. To the extent achieved, 1/3 of any achieved subscription revenue-based PSUs will vest following the one-year anniversary of the vesting commencement date and the balance will vest in eight equal quarterly installments thereafter, subject to continued service with certain limited exceptions.
13. The PSUs will vest depending on the Company's free cash flow for the FY25 Performance Period. The maximum number of free cash flow-based PSUs that may vest is capped at 200% of the target number of free cash flow-based PSUs. To the extent achieved, 1/3 of any achieved free cash flow-based PSUs will vest following the one-year anniversary of the vesting commencement date and the balance will vest in eight equal quarterly installments thereafter, subject to continued service with certain limited exceptions.
Remarks:
/s/ Derrick Chapman, Attorney-in-fact 12/17/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider activity did DocuSign (DOCU) report in this filing?

The chief legal officer reported vesting and settlement of multiple batches of RSUs and PSUs into DocuSign common stock on December 15, 2025, along with related tax withholding.

How many DocuSign shares were acquired through vesting in this report?

The filing shows 20,968 shares of DocuSign common stock were acquired at an exercise price of $0 as RSUs and PSUs vested.

How many DocuSign (DOCU) shares were withheld for taxes?

The company withheld 9,860 shares of common stock to satisfy tax obligations arising from the vesting and settlement of RSUs and PSUs.

How many DocuSign shares does the reporting officer own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, the chief legal officer directly owned 66,550 shares of DocuSign common stock.

What are DocuSign RSUs and how do they vest for this officer?

Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of common stock. The RSUs vest over multi-year schedules, often in quarterly installments, and generally require the officer to remain a service provider through each vesting date, with potential accelerated vesting upon certain termination or change in control events.

What performance conditions apply to DocuSign PSUs in this filing?

Each PSU represents a right to one share of common stock that vests based on DocuSign’s subscription revenue or free cash flow for specified FY24 or FY25 performance periods. Vesting can reach up to 200% of target if performance caps are met, with any achieved awards vesting partly at the one-year anniversary and the rest in eight quarterly installments, subject to continued service.
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