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Equinix (EQIX) director’s family trust sells 125 shares under 10b5-1 plan

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Equinix director Christopher B. Paisley, through the Paisley Family Trust, sold 125 shares of Equinix common stock at $1,060.29 per share in an open-market transaction. The trust held 17,557 shares afterward. The sale was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan, indicating it was pre-scheduled rather than discretionary.

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Insider PAISLEY CHRISTOPHER B
Role null
Sold 125 shs ($133K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 125 $1,060.29 $133K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 17,557 shares (Indirect, Paisley Family Trust)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares sold 125 shares Open-market sale of Equinix common stock
Sale price per share $1,060.29 per share Price for the 125 shares sold
Shares held by Paisley Family Trust after sale 17,557 shares Indirect ownership following transaction
Shares held by Trust for Son 318 shares Indirect ownership as of transaction date
Shares held by Trust for Brother 209 shares Indirect ownership as of transaction date
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan financial
"Shares sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 Trading Plan."
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: open-market sale of Common Stock"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
indirect ownership financial
"direct_or_indirect: I, ownership_type: indirect, ownership_code: I"
Common Stock financial
"security_title: Common Stock for all reported entries"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
Paisley Family Trust financial
"nature_of_ownership: Paisley Family Trust"
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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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
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*
PAISLEY CHRISTOPHER B
(Last)(First)(Middle)
ONE LAGOON DRIVE
(Street)
REDWOOD CITY CALIFORNIA 94065
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
EQUINIX INC [ EQIX ] 		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)
05/18/2026		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
Common Stock05/18/2026S(1)125D$1,060.2917,557IPaisley Family Trust
Common Stock209IBy Trust for Brother
Common Stock318IBy Trust for Son
Common Stock318IBy Trust for Son
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares sold pursuant to a 10b5-1 Trading Plan.
/s/ Samantha Lagocki, POA05/19/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Equinix (EQIX) director Christopher B. Paisley report in this Form 4?

He reported that the Paisley Family Trust, an entity associated with him, sold 125 shares of Equinix common stock at $1,060.29 per share and continued to hold 17,557 shares indirectly after the transaction.

How many Equinix (EQIX) shares were sold and at what price?

The filing shows an open-market sale of 125 shares of Equinix common stock at a price of $1,060.29 per share, executed indirectly through the Paisley Family Trust rather than as a direct personal transaction.

How many Equinix (EQIX) shares did the Paisley Family Trust hold after the sale?

After the reported sale, the Paisley Family Trust held 17,557 shares of Equinix common stock indirectly. This post-transaction balance is disclosed in the Form 4 as the total shares following the transaction for that trust.

Were the Equinix (EQIX) share sales under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes. A footnote states that the shares were sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan, meaning the trades were pre-scheduled under a pre-arranged plan rather than timed at the insider’s discretion.