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DoubleVerify (DV) director gets 20,000 RSUs and settles 14,609-unit grant

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. director Lucy Stamell Dobrin reported routine equity compensation activity. She received a grant of 20,000 time-based restricted stock units (RSUs) on May 21, 2026 under the company’s non-employee director compensation program. These RSUs vest on the earlier of May 21, 2027 or the 2027 annual stockholder meeting, subject to continued service.

Dobrin also exercised 14,609 RSUs that were originally granted on May 21, 2025 and had fully vested on May 21, 2026. The RSUs converted into an equal number of shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.00 per share, and the resulting shares were transferred to Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. pursuant to its internal policy.

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Routine director equity grant and RSU settlement with no open‑market trading.

Director Lucy Stamell Dobrin received 20,000 restricted stock units as part of DoubleVerify’s non-employee director compensation program. These time-based RSUs vest in 2027 or at the 2027 annual meeting, aligning board compensation with future company performance through equity.

She also exercised 14,609 previously granted RSUs at a conversion price of $0.00 into common shares, which were transferred to Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. under its internal policy. There were no reported open-market purchases or sales, so the filing primarily reflects compensation and administrative equity transfers rather than a directional trading signal.

Insider Dobrin Lucy Stamell
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 (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. 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. The shares of common stock were transferred to Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. pursuant to the terms of Providence Equity Partner L.L.C.'s internal policy. 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.
New RSU grant 20,000 RSUs Granted May 21, 2026 under non-employee director program
RSU exercise 14,609 RSUs Exercised May 21, 2026 from May 21, 2025 grant
Conversion price $0.00 per share RSUs converted into common stock
RSUs outstanding post-transaction 20,000 RSUs Total restricted stock units held after reported transactions
Vesting date for new RSUs Earlier of May 21, 2027 or 2027 annual meeting Subject to continued board service
Transfer recipient Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. Received 14,609 common shares from RSU conversion
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.
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
"granted on May 21, 2026 pursuant to the annual equity grant under DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.'s non-employee director compensation program."
derivative security financial
"Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
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"
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*
Dobrin Lucy Stamell

(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)05/21/2026M14,60905/21/2026(2) (2)Common Stock14,609$00D
Restricted Stock Units(1)05/21/2026A20,00005/21/2027(3) (3)Common Stock20,000$020,000D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. 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. The shares of common stock were transferred to Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. pursuant to the terms of Providence Equity Partner L.L.C.'s internal policy.
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 Lucy Stamell Dobrin05/22/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What equity award did DoubleVerify (DV) director Lucy Stamell Dobrin receive?

Dobrin received a grant of 20,000 restricted stock units. The award was issued on May 21, 2026 under DoubleVerify’s non-employee director compensation program and vests in full on the earlier of May 21, 2027 or the company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

When do Lucy Stamell Dobrin’s new DoubleVerify RSUs vest?

The 20,000 restricted stock units vest on the earlier of May 21, 2027 or DoubleVerify’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Vesting is conditioned on Dobrin’s continued service as a non-employee director through that date, in line with the company’s director compensation program.

What RSU exercise did Lucy Stamell Dobrin report for DoubleVerify (DV)?

Dobrin exercised 14,609 restricted stock units that were granted on May 21, 2025 and fully vested on May 21, 2026. The RSUs converted into an equal number of common shares at a conversion price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a standard RSU settlement process.

Were Lucy Stamell Dobrin’s DoubleVerify share transactions open-market buys or sells?

No open-market buys or sells were reported. The Form 4 shows an RSU grant and the exercise of 14,609 RSUs into common shares, with those shares transferred to Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. under its internal policy, rather than traded in the open market.

Who ultimately received the DoubleVerify shares from Dobrin’s RSU exercise?

The 14,609 common shares issued upon RSU conversion were transferred to Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. The transfer was made pursuant to Providence Equity Partners L.L.C.’s internal policy, as noted in the filing footnotes, rather than retained directly by Dobrin.

How many DoubleVerify restricted stock units does Lucy Stamell Dobrin hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Dobrin holds 20,000 restricted stock units. These are the time-based RSUs granted on May 21, 2026 under the non-employee director compensation program, scheduled to vest in 2027 subject to her continued board service.