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DoubleVerify (NYSE: DV) director gets 20,000 RSUs, exercises 14,609

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DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. director Laura Desmond, through her revocable trust, reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units. The trust received a grant of 20,000 restricted stock units, which are time-based awards tied to her continued board service. On the same date, the trust also exercised 14,609 restricted stock units into common stock on a one-for-one basis. Delivery of the vested shares is deferred under the company’s deferred compensation plan until her service as a director ends or a specified future date.

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Insider Desmond Laura
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 14,609 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 20,000 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Indirect, By Trust)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. As reported previously, the reporting person made an election under the Issuer's deferred compensation plan to defer delivery of the vested shares to the earlier of (i) January 1, 2027 and (ii) the reporting person's end of service as a Director (in which case the shares will be delivered in a lump sum). 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. Represents restricted stock units held by the Laura B. Desmond Revocable Trust for which Ms. Desmond is trustee. 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. Ms. Desmond made an election under the Issuer's deferred compensation plan to defer delivery of the vested shares upon her end of service as a Director (in which case the shares will be delivered in a lump sum).
RSU grant 20,000 restricted stock units Granted May 21, 2026 to revocable trust
RSU exercise 14,609 restricted stock units Exercised into common stock on May 21, 2026
RSUs outstanding after grant 20,000 restricted stock units Indirectly held by Laura B. Desmond Revocable Trust
RSU-to-share ratio 1:1 Restricted stock units convert into common stock one-for-one
Deferred delivery date January 1, 2027 Alternative trigger date for share delivery under deferred plan
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis."
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.
deferred compensation plan financial
"the reporting person made an election under the Issuer's deferred compensation plan to defer delivery"
A deferred compensation plan is an arrangement where an employer agrees to pay part of an employee’s pay or bonus at a later date instead of immediately, often to reduce current tax bills or to tie rewards to long-term performance. For investors it matters because these promises create future cash obligations and influence executive incentives and retention; they can affect a company’s reported liabilities, cash flow planning and the risk profile if the business faces financial trouble.
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."
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"vest on the earlier of (i) May 21, 2027 and (ii) the date of DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.'s 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders"
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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).
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*
Desmond Laura
(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)
XDirector10% 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)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(1)05/21/2026M14,609(2)05/21/2026(3) (3)Common Stock14,609(2)$00IBy Trust(4)
Restricted Stock Units(1)05/21/2026A20,00005/21/2027(5) (5)Common Stock20,000$020,000IBy Trust(4)
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. As reported previously, the reporting person made an election under the Issuer's deferred compensation plan to defer delivery of the vested shares to the earlier of (i) January 1, 2027 and (ii) the reporting person's end of service as a Director (in which case the shares will be delivered in a lump sum).
3. 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.
4. Represents restricted stock units held by the Laura B. Desmond Revocable Trust for which Ms. Desmond is trustee.
5. 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. Ms. Desmond made an election under the Issuer's deferred compensation plan to defer delivery of the vested shares upon her end of service as a Director (in which case the shares will be delivered in a lump sum).
/s/ Andrew E. Grimmig, as Attorney-in-Fact for Laura B. Desmond05/22/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transactions did DoubleVerify (DV) director Laura Desmond report?

Laura Desmond reported two equity-related transactions through her revocable trust: a grant of 20,000 restricted stock units and the exercise of 14,609 restricted stock units into common stock, both recorded as derivative acquisitions rather than open-market purchases or sales.

How many restricted stock units were granted to the DoubleVerify (DV) director?

The filing shows a grant of 20,000 restricted stock units to a trust for Laura Desmond. These time-based awards were granted under DoubleVerify’s non-employee director compensation program and vest on the earlier of May 21, 2027 or the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

What does the 14,609 restricted stock unit exercise mean for DoubleVerify (DV)?

The exercise converts 14,609 restricted stock units into an equal number of common shares at a stated price of zero. This reflects routine settlement of previously granted equity compensation, not an open-market purchase or sale, and is recorded as an indirect holding by the trust.

How are the DoubleVerify (DV) director’s shares held after these transactions?

Shares and units are held indirectly by the Laura B. Desmond Revocable Trust, for which Ms. Desmond is trustee. Following the reported grant, 20,000 restricted stock units remain outstanding in the trust, separate from any common shares delivered upon prior unit exercises.

What is the deferred compensation election mentioned in the DoubleVerify (DV) Form 4?

The filing notes Ms. Desmond elected under DoubleVerify’s deferred compensation plan to delay delivery of vested shares. Delivery occurs at the earlier of January 1, 2027 or when her service as a director ends, at which time shares are delivered in a lump sum.

Under what program were the new DoubleVerify (DV) restricted stock units granted?

The 20,000 restricted stock units were granted pursuant to DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.’s non-employee director compensation program. They are time-based awards that vest on the earlier of May 21, 2027 or the date of the company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, subject to continued service.