DoubleVerify director exercises RSUs, gets new grant

DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. director Gary Swidler reported routine equity compensation activity.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. director Gary Swidler reported routine equity compensation activity. He exercised previously granted restricted stock units that had fully vested on May 21, 2026, converting 14,609 units into the same number of common shares on a one-for-one basis. Following this exercise, he directly owned 30,174 shares of common stock. Swidler also received a new grant of 20,000 time-based restricted stock units on May 21, 2026 under the company’s non-employee director compensation program, which will vest on the earlier of May 21, 2027 or the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders, subject to continued service.

Insider Trade Summary

14,609 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider Swidler Gary

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	14,609	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	20,000	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	14,609	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 20,000 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 30,174 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Each restricted stock unit was granted on May 21, 2025 and represents a right to receive one share of common stock on a one-to-one basis. The restricted stock units fully vested on May 21, 2026.
2. F2. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
3. F3. Represents time-based restricted stock units granted on May 21, 2026 pursuant to the annual equity grant under DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.'s non-employee director compensation program. The restricted stock units vest on the earlier of (i) May 21, 2027 and (ii) the date of DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.'s 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, subject to the reporting person's continued service.

Key Figures

RSUs exercised: 14,609 units Common shares held after: 30,174 shares New RSU grant: 20,000 units +2 more

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RSUs exercised 14,609 units Converted into 14,609 common shares on May 21, 2026

Common shares held after 30,174 shares Direct ownership after transactions reported

New RSU grant 20,000 units Time-based RSUs granted May 21, 2026

New RSU vesting date Earlier of May 21, 2027 or 2027 meeting Vesting condition for 20,000 time-based RSUs

RSU-to-share ratio 1:1 Restricted stock units convert into common stock one-for-one

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, time-based restricted stock units, non-employee director compensation program

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Each restricted stock unit was granted on May 21, 2025 and represents a right to receive one share of common stock"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

time-based restricted stock units financial

"Represents time-based restricted stock units granted on May 21, 2026 pursuant to the annual equity grant"

Time-based restricted stock units are a form of employee compensation where individuals are granted company shares that are earned over a set period, often as a reward for staying with the company. These shares typically become fully owned and transferable only after passing specific time milestones, encouraging long-term commitment. For investors, they highlight a company's focus on employee retention and can influence future stock supply and company stability.

non-employee director compensation program financial

"pursuant to the annual equity grant under DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.'s non-employee director compensation program"

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What insider transactions did DV director Gary Swidler report on this Form 4?

Gary Swidler reported exercising 14,609 previously granted restricted stock units into common stock and receiving a new grant of 20,000 time-based restricted stock units, all as part of his director equity compensation at DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.

How many DoubleVerify (DV) shares does Gary Swidler hold after these transactions?

After exercising vested restricted stock units, Gary Swidler directly holds 30,174 shares of DoubleVerify common stock. This figure reflects his updated ownership position as reported in the Form 4 filing following the May 21, 2026 equity transactions.

What new equity award did DoubleVerify (DV) grant to Gary Swidler?

DoubleVerify granted Gary Swidler 20,000 time-based restricted stock units on May 21, 2026. Each unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock, awarded under the non-employee director compensation program described in the filing.

When do Gary Swidler’s new DoubleVerify (DV) restricted stock units vest?

The 20,000 time-based restricted stock units granted to Gary Swidler vest on the earlier of May 21, 2027 or the date of DoubleVerify’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, subject to his continued service as described in the Form 4 footnotes.

How do the restricted stock units in DV’s Form 4 convert into common stock?

Each restricted stock unit represents a right to receive one share of DoubleVerify common stock on a one-for-one basis. Vested restricted stock units convert into common shares, as shown by Swidler’s 14,609-unit exercise and matching 14,609-share common stock acquisition.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/22/2026 - 04:34 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

Swidler Gary

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O DOUBLEVERIFY HOLDINGS, INC.

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10013

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. [ DV ]

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

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/21/2026

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
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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	05/21/2026		M		14,609	A	$0(1)	30,174	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)	05/21/2026		M			14,609	05/21/2026(1)	(1)	Common Stock	14,609	$0	0	D
Restricted Stock Units	(2)	05/21/2026		A		20,000		05/21/2027(3)	(3)	Common Stock	20,000	$0	20,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit was granted on May 21, 2025 and represents a right to receive one share of common stock on a one-to-one basis. The restricted stock units fully vested on May 21, 2026.

2. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

3. Represents time-based restricted stock units granted on May 21, 2026 pursuant to the annual equity grant under DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.'s non-employee director compensation program. The restricted stock units vest on the earlier of (i) May 21, 2027 and (ii) the date of DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.'s 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, subject to the reporting person's continued service.

	/s/ Andrew E. Grimmig, as Attorney-in-Fact for Gary Swidler	05/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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