Tax-driven stock sales by Equinix (EQIX) chair after RSU vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Equinix Inc. Executive Chairman Charles J. Meyers reported a mix of stock sales and equity awards. On February 18, 2026, he executed open-market sales of 1,609 shares of Equinix common stock at prices reported between about $926 and $944 per share. A footnote states these shares were sold under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan to raise cash for required withholding taxes tied to restricted stock unit (RSU) vesting.

On February 17, 2026, he acquired common stock through RSU-related activity, including 3,634 common shares delivered upon RSU conversions and a new grant of 504 RSUs. After these transactions, Meyers directly held 15,310.289 shares of Equinix common stock.

Insights

Insider transactions analyst

Net insider selling is modest and tax-driven, so impact appears limited.

The reporting shows Charles J. Meyers, Executive Chairman of Equinix Inc., conducting both sales and acquisitions. He sold 1,609 common shares on February 18, 2026 at prices in the high $900s, and a footnote explains these trades were made under a 10b5-1 plan to fund RSU-related tax withholding.

One day earlier, on February 17, 2026, he acquired equity through RSU vesting and performance awards, converting 3,634 RSUs into common shares and receiving a new grant of 504 RSUs. Following all transactions, his direct holdings stood at 15,310.289 shares. The combination of planned, tax-motivated sales and continued equity awards suggests routine compensation activity rather than a strategic change, so the overall signal is neutral for investors.

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 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^*

Meyers Charles J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ONE LAGOON DRIVE

4TH FLOOR

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/17/2026

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	02/17/2026		M		2,291	A	$0	15,576.289(1)	D
Common Stock	02/17/2026		M		1,091	A	$0	16,667.289	D
Common Stock	02/17/2026		M		252	A	$0	16,919.289	D
Common Stock	02/18/2026		S(2)		489	D	$926.1425(3)	16,430.289	D
Common Stock	02/18/2026		S(2)		80	D	$927.31(4)	16,350.289	D
Common Stock	02/18/2026		S(2)		160	D	$929.9(5)	16,190.289	D
Common Stock	02/18/2026		S(2)		40	D	$930.47	16,150.289	D
Common Stock	02/18/2026		S(2)		120	D	$932.1208(6)	16,030.289	D
Common Stock	02/18/2026		S(2)		120	D	$933.9333(7)	15,910.289	D
Common Stock	02/18/2026		S(2)		40	D	$934.6493(8)	15,870.289	D
Common Stock	02/18/2026		S(2)		240	D	$938.6852(9)	15,630.289	D
Common Stock	02/18/2026		S(2)		80	D	$939.875(10)	15,550.289	D
Common Stock	02/18/2026		S(2)		80	D	$941.555(11)	15,470.289	D
Common Stock	02/18/2026		S(2)		80	D	$942.75(12)	15,390.289	D
Common Stock	02/18/2026		S(2)		80	D	$943.86	15,310.289	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	02/17/2026		M			2,291	(13)	(14)	Common Stock	2,291	$0	0	D
Restricted Stock Unit	$0	02/17/2026		M			1,091	(15)	(14)	Common Stock	1,091	$0	1,090	D
Restricted Stock Unit	$0	02/17/2026		A		504		(16)	(14)	Common Stock	504	$0	504	D
Restricted Stock Unit	$0	02/17/2026		M			252	(16)	(14)	Common Stock	252	$0	252	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 32.243 shares acquired under the Equinix, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan on February 13, 2026.

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 $926.03 to $926.92, 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 12 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 $927.24 to $927.38 inclusive.

5. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $929.37 to $930.37 inclusive.

6. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $931.85 to $932.48 inclusive.

7. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $933.42 to $934.29 inclusive.

8. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $934.59 to $934.67 inclusive.

9. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $938.19 to $938.95 inclusive.

10. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $939.48 to $940.27 inclusive.

11. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $941.53 to $941.58 inclusive.

12. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $942.61 to $942.89 inclusive.

13. On February 14, 2023, the reporting person was granted performance restricted stock units, the vesting of which was subject to both continued service and the attainment of certain AFFO, Revenue and EBITDA targets for 2023. The Compensation Committee certified the degree to which the targets were achieved, therefore 50% of the award vested on February 12, 2024, 25% will vest on February 15, 2025 and the remaining 25% will vest on February 15, 2026, subject solely to continued service.

14. Restricted stock unit award expires upon reporting person's termination of service.

15. On March 7, 2024 the reporting person was granted performance restricted stock units, the vesting of which was subject to both continued service and the attainment of certain AFFO, Revenue and EBITDA targets for 2024. The Compensation Committee certified the degree to which the targets were achieved, therefore 50% of the award vested on February 15, 2025, 25% will vest on February 15, 2026 and the remaining 25% will vest on February 15, 2027, subject solely to continued service.

16. On March 11, 2025 the reporting person was granted performance restricted stock units, the vesting of which was subject to both continued service and the attainment of certain AFFO, Revenue and EBITDA targets for 2025. The Compensation Committee certified the degree to which the targets were achieved, therefore 50% of the award vested on February 15, 2026, 25% will vest on February 15, 2027 and the remaining 25% will vest on February 15, 2028, subject solely to continued service.

	/s/ Samantha Lagocki, POA	02/19/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Equinix (EQIX) Executive Chairman Charles J. Meyers report?

Charles J. Meyers reported both sales and acquisitions of Equinix stock. He sold 1,609 common shares in open-market trades and acquired 3,634 common shares via RSU conversions plus a 504-unit RSU grant, leaving him with 15,310.289 directly held shares.

How many Equinix (EQIX) shares did Charles J. Meyers sell and at what prices?

Meyers sold 1,609 Equinix common shares on February 18, 2026. The reported weighted-average sale prices ranged roughly from $926 to $944 per share, with detailed price ranges described across multiple footnotes in the Form 4 filing.

Why did Charles J. Meyers sell Equinix (EQIX) shares according to the Form 4 footnotes?

The footnotes state the shares were sold under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The purpose was to raise funds to pay required withholding taxes that arose from the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs) previously granted to Charles J. Meyers.

What new Equinix (EQIX) equity did Charles J. Meyers receive from RSUs?

On February 17, 2026, Meyers received 3,634 Equinix common shares through RSU exercises or conversions. He also received a new award of 504 restricted stock units, subject to continued service and performance conditions described in the footnotes.

How many Equinix (EQIX) shares does Charles J. Meyers hold after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, Meyers directly holds 15,310.289 shares of Equinix common stock. This figure reflects the combined effect of his RSU-related share acquisitions on February 17, 2026 and his open-market sales on February 18, 2026.

Were Charles J. Meyers’ Equinix (EQIX) stock sales part of a prearranged plan?

Yes, the Form 4 footnotes explain that the Equinix share sales were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Such plans pre-schedule trades, and in this case were used to cover withholding taxes from RSU vesting events.