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Equinix (EQIX) CFO reports RSU vesting and tax-driven stock sales

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Equinix Inc. Chief Financial Officer Keith D. Taylor reported RSU vesting and related share sales. On January 15, 2026, restricted stock units covering 1,782, 1,095, and 1,145 shares of common stock were converted at an exercise price of $0 per share, increasing his directly held common stock up to 28,424.057 shares.

On January 16, 2026, he sold multiple small blocks of Equinix common stock pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan to raise funds to pay required withholding taxes tied to RSU vesting. The reported weighted average sale prices ranged from $797.63 to $806.78 per share. After these sales, he directly owned 26,373.057 shares of Equinix common stock.

The filing also notes ongoing vesting schedules for several RSU awards, with portions scheduled to vest annually on January 15 of 2026, 2027, and 2028, conditioned on continued service, and that the RSU awards expire upon termination of service.

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Insider TAYLOR KEITH D
Role Chief Financial Officer
Sold 2,051 shs ($1.65M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 80 $797.63 $64K
Sale Common Stock 160 $799.8375 $128K
Sale Common Stock 440 $802.3213 $353K
Sale Common Stock 200 $803.6575 $161K
Sale Common Stock 410 $805.2462 $330K
Sale Common Stock 721 $806.3605 $581K
Sale Common Stock 40 $806.78 $32K
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit 1,782 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit 1,095 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit 1,145 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 1,782 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 1,095 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 1,145 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 28,344.057 shares (Direct); Restricted Stock Unit — 0 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. 0.057 shares acquired under the Equinix, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan on August 14, 2025. Shares were sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 Trading Plan in order to raise funds to pay the required withholding tax pursuant to the vesting of RSUs. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $797.62 to $797.64, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Equinix, Inc, any security holder of Equinix Inc, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in footnotes 4 through 8 to this Form 4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $799.32 to $800.17 inclusive. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $801.74 to $802.74 inclusive. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $803.33 to $804.20 inclusive. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $804.60 to $805.60 inclusive. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $805.75 to $806.56 inclusive. Vesting is dependent upon continuous active service as an employee, consultant or director of the Company or a subsidiary of the Company (Service) throughout the vesting period. The Restricted Stock Units shall vest as follows: 33.33% of the RSUs vested on January 15, 2024 and an additional 33.33% of the RSUs will each vest on January 15, 2025 and January 15, 2026. Restricted stock unit award expires upon reporting person's termination of service. Vesting is dependent upon continuous active service as an employee, consultant or director of the Company or a subsidiary of the Company (Service) throughout the vesting period. The Restricted Stock Units shall vest as follows: 33.33% of the RSUs vested on January 15, 2025 and an additional 33.33% of the RSUs will each vest on January 15, 2026 and January 15, 2027. Vesting is dependent upon continuous active service as an employee, consultant or director of the Company or a subsidiary of the Company (Service) throughout the vesting period. The Restricted Stock Units shall vest as follows: 33.33% of the RSUs vested on January 15, 2026 and an additional 33.33% of the RSUs will each vest on January 15, 2027 and January 15, 2028.
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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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
X
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
TAYLOR KEITH D
(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O EQUINIX
ONE LAGOON DRIVE
(Street)
REDWOOD CITY CA 94065
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
EQUINIX INC [ EQIX ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Chief Financial Officer
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/15/2026
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 01/15/2026 M 1,782 A $0 26,184.057(1) D
Common Stock 01/15/2026 M 1,095 A $0 27,279.057 D
Common Stock 01/15/2026 M 1,145 A $0 28,424.057 D
Common Stock 01/16/2026 S(2) 80 D $797.63(3) 28,344.057 D
Common Stock 01/16/2026 S(2) 160 D $799.8375(4) 28,184.057 D
Common Stock 01/16/2026 S(2) 440 D $802.3213(5) 27,744.057 D
Common Stock 01/16/2026 S(2) 200 D $803.6575(6) 27,544.057 D
Common Stock 01/16/2026 S(2) 410 D $805.2462(7) 27,134.057 D
Common Stock 01/16/2026 S(2) 721 D $806.3605(8) 26,413.057 D
Common Stock 01/16/2026 S(2) 40 D $806.78 26,373.057 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 Unit $0 01/15/2026 M 1,782 (9) (10) Common Stock 1,782 $0 0 D
Restricted Stock Unit $0 01/15/2026 M 1,095 (11) (10) Common Stock 1,095 $0 1,094 D
Restricted Stock Unit $0 01/15/2026 M 1,145 (12) (10) Common Stock 1,145 $0 2,289 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. 0.057 shares acquired under the Equinix, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan on August 14, 2025.
2. Shares were sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 Trading Plan in order to raise funds to pay the required withholding tax pursuant to the vesting of RSUs.
3. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $797.62 to $797.64, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Equinix, Inc, any security holder of Equinix Inc, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in footnotes 4 through 8 to this Form 4.
4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $799.32 to $800.17 inclusive.
5. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $801.74 to $802.74 inclusive.
6. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $803.33 to $804.20 inclusive.
7. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $804.60 to $805.60 inclusive.
8. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $805.75 to $806.56 inclusive.
9. Vesting is dependent upon continuous active service as an employee, consultant or director of the Company or a subsidiary of the Company (Service) throughout the vesting period. The Restricted Stock Units shall vest as follows: 33.33% of the RSUs vested on January 15, 2024 and an additional 33.33% of the RSUs will each vest on January 15, 2025 and January 15, 2026.
10. Restricted stock unit award expires upon reporting person's termination of service.
11. Vesting is dependent upon continuous active service as an employee, consultant or director of the Company or a subsidiary of the Company (Service) throughout the vesting period. The Restricted Stock Units shall vest as follows: 33.33% of the RSUs vested on January 15, 2025 and an additional 33.33% of the RSUs will each vest on January 15, 2026 and January 15, 2027.
12. Vesting is dependent upon continuous active service as an employee, consultant or director of the Company or a subsidiary of the Company (Service) throughout the vesting period. The Restricted Stock Units shall vest as follows: 33.33% of the RSUs vested on January 15, 2026 and an additional 33.33% of the RSUs will each vest on January 15, 2027 and January 15, 2028.
/s/ Samantha Lagocki, POA 01/20/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Equinix (EQIX) report for its CFO?

The Equinix (EQIX) Chief Financial Officer Keith D. Taylor reported the conversion of several restricted stock unit (RSU) awards into common stock on January 15, 2026 and subsequent sales of common shares on January 16, 2026. These transactions involved both the receipt of shares at an exercise price of $0 and open-market sales at weighted average prices between $797.63 and $806.78 per share.

How many Equinix (EQIX) shares does the CFO hold after these transactions?

After the reported RSU conversions and stock sales, Chief Financial Officer Keith D. Taylor directly owns 26,373.057 shares of Equinix Inc. common stock. This figure reflects his holdings following the last reported sale on January 16, 2026.

At what prices did the Equinix (EQIX) CFO sell common stock?

On January 16, 2026, the Equinix CFO sold multiple blocks of common stock at weighted average prices of approximately $797.63, $799.8375, $802.3213, $803.6575, $805.2462, $806.3605, and $806.78 per share. Footnotes state that each reported price represents a weighted average for multiple trades within narrow price ranges.

Why were Equinix (EQIX) shares sold by the CFO on January 16, 2026?

According to the footnotes, the shares were sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan in order to raise funds to pay the required withholding tax associated with the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs). This indicates the sales were linked to tax obligations arising from equity compensation vesting.

What RSU awards vested for the Equinix (EQIX) CFO in January 2026?

On January 15, 2026, restricted stock units covering 1,782, 1,095, and 1,145 shares of Equinix common stock became deliverable at an exercise price of $0 per share. Footnotes describe these RSUs as vesting in three annual tranches of approximately 33.33% each, conditioned on continuous service.

What are the future vesting terms of the Equinix (EQIX) CFO’s RSU awards?

The RSU footnotes state that for three separate awards, 33.33% vested on January 15 of 2024, 2025, or 2026, with the remaining 33.33% portions scheduled to vest on January 15 of the following one or two years (2025–2028), subject to the CFO’s continued service. Each RSU award expires upon the reporting person’s termination of service.