Akamai shareholders approve 8M share increase for equity compensation, new ESPP at annual meeting

Filed May 13, 2026 · Period ending May 13, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  Shareholders approved adding 8 million shares to the 2013 Stock Incentive Plan, expanding the pool available for employee stock options and restricted stock units. This represents additional dilution for existing shareholders but provides management with more equity compensation capacity.

  Item 5.03 verify on EDGAR →
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  New 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan approved, allowing employees to purchase company stock at a discount through payroll deductions. ESPPs are standard retention tools but create modest shareholder dilution.

  Item 5.07 verify on EDGAR →
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  Charter amendment grants shareholders owning 25%+ of outstanding stock the right to call special meetings outside the annual schedule. This governance change increases large shareholder power and passed with 99% support.

  Item 5.03 verify on EDGAR →