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DaVita (DVA) chief legal officer reports equity grants and tax-share withholdings

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DaVita Inc. Chief Legal & Public Affairs Officer Kathleen Alyce Waters reported equity compensation grants and related tax withholdings. She received 8,610 stock appreciation rights tied to an equal number of common shares at an exercise price of $150.72 per share, scheduled to vest 50% on March 15, 2029 and 50% on March 15, 2030, subject to award terms. She also acquired 3,185 restricted stock units that are scheduled to vest on the same dates.

To cover tax obligations from the vesting of previously granted performance stock units and restricted stock units, 33,863 shares of common stock were withheld at $150.72 per share through several F-code transactions. Following these compensation-related grants and withholdings, Waters directly holds 124,599 shares of DaVita common stock.

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Insider Waters Kathleen Alyce
Role Chief Legal & Pub. Affairs Off
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Appreciation Rights 8,610 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 3,185 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 2,457 $150.72 $370K
Tax Withholding Common Stock 26,118 $150.72 $3.94M
Tax Withholding Common Stock 940 $150.72 $142K
Tax Withholding Common Stock 4,348 $150.72 $655K
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Appreciation Rights — 8,610 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 158,462 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. These restricted stock units are scheduled to vest 50% each on March 15, 2029 and March 15, 2030, respectively, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable award agreement. Shares withheld from issuance to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of 4,829 shares, which represents the shares received upon the satisfaction of performance criteria underlying the award of performance stock units relating to the 2025 performance period and granted to the Reporting Person on March 15, 2022. Shares withheld from issuance to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of 51,330 shares, which represents the shares received upon the satisfaction of performance criteria underlying the award of performance stock units relating to the 2023 - 2025 performance period and granted to the Reporting Person on March 15, 2023. Shares withheld from issuance to satisfy tax withholding obligation in connection with the vesting of 1,989 shares, which represents 50% of the restricted stock units granted to the Reporting Person on March 15, 2022. Shares withheld from issuance to satisfy tax withholding obligation in connection with the vesting of 9,205 shares, which represents 50% of the restricted stock units granted to the Reporting Person on March 15, 2023. The stock appreciation rights are scheduled to vest 50% each on March 15, 2029 and March 15, 2030, respectively, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable award agreement.
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*
Waters Kathleen Alyce

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O DAVITA INC.
2000 16TH STREET

(Street)
DENVER CO 80202

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DAVITA INC. [ DVA ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Chief Legal & Pub. Affairs Off
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/15/2026
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 03/15/2026 A 3,185(1) A $0 158,462 D
Common Stock 03/15/2026 F 2,457(2) D $150.72 156,005 D
Common Stock 03/15/2026 F 26,118(3) D $150.72 129,887 D
Common Stock 03/15/2026 F 940(4) D $150.72 128,947 D
Common Stock 03/15/2026 F 4,348(5) D $150.72 124,599 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
Stock Appreciation Rights $150.72 03/15/2026 A 8,610 (6) 03/15/2031 Common Stock 8,610 $0 8,610 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. These restricted stock units are scheduled to vest 50% each on March 15, 2029 and March 15, 2030, respectively, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable award agreement.
2. Shares withheld from issuance to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of 4,829 shares, which represents the shares received upon the satisfaction of performance criteria underlying the award of performance stock units relating to the 2025 performance period and granted to the Reporting Person on March 15, 2022.
3. Shares withheld from issuance to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of 51,330 shares, which represents the shares received upon the satisfaction of performance criteria underlying the award of performance stock units relating to the 2023 - 2025 performance period and granted to the Reporting Person on March 15, 2023.
4. Shares withheld from issuance to satisfy tax withholding obligation in connection with the vesting of 1,989 shares, which represents 50% of the restricted stock units granted to the Reporting Person on March 15, 2022.
5. Shares withheld from issuance to satisfy tax withholding obligation in connection with the vesting of 9,205 shares, which represents 50% of the restricted stock units granted to the Reporting Person on March 15, 2023.
6. The stock appreciation rights are scheduled to vest 50% each on March 15, 2029 and March 15, 2030, respectively, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable award agreement.
Remarks:
/s/ Stephanie N. Berberich, Attorney-in-Fact 03/17/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What did DaVita (DVA) executive Kathleen Alyce Waters receive in this Form 4 filing?

Kathleen Alyce Waters received equity compensation in the form of 8,610 stock appreciation rights and 3,185 restricted stock units. These awards increase her potential long-term equity exposure to DaVita, subject to vesting schedules and the specific terms of the award agreements.

How many DaVita (DVA) stock appreciation rights were granted to Kathleen Waters?

Kathleen Waters was granted 8,610 stock appreciation rights tied to DaVita common stock at an exercise price of $150.72 per share. These rights are scheduled to vest in two equal installments on March 15, 2029 and March 15, 2030, subject to award conditions.

What vesting schedule applies to Kathleen Waters’ new DaVita (DVA) equity awards?

Both the 8,610 stock appreciation rights and the 3,185 restricted stock units are scheduled to vest 50% on March 15, 2029 and 50% on March 15, 2030. Vesting remains subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable award agreements.

Why were DaVita (DVA) shares disposed of in Kathleen Waters’ Form 4?

The reported share dispositions were tax-withholding transactions. A total of 33,863 DaVita shares were withheld at $150.72 per share to satisfy tax obligations arising from the vesting of performance stock units and restricted stock units previously granted to Kathleen Waters.

How many DaVita (DVA) shares does Kathleen Waters hold after these transactions?

After the reported grant and tax-withholding transactions, Kathleen Waters directly holds 124,599 shares of DaVita common stock. This figure reflects the net position following the award of new shares and the withholding of shares to satisfy related tax liabilities.

Were any DaVita (DVA) shares sold on the open market by Kathleen Waters?

No open-market purchases or sales were reported in this Form 4. The only disposals were F-code transactions, where 33,863 shares were withheld by the issuer at $150.72 per share solely to cover tax obligations tied to vesting equity awards.