Akamai Technologies (AKAM) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 13, 2026, to be held virtually at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

• Proxy materials and 2025 Annual Report are available online for review and voting.

• Shareholders are encouraged to vote online or request paper copies of proxy materials by May 1, 2026.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of nine directors is up for vote, with board recommending a vote FOR all nominees.

• Proposal to amend the 2013 Stock Incentive Plan to increase authorized shares by 8,000,000.

• Approval of the 2026 Employee Stock Purchase Plan is on the agenda.

• Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation (say-on-pay) included.

• Proposal to amend the Certificate of Incorporation to allow certain stockholders to call special meetings.

• Proposal to adjourn the meeting if necessary to solicit additional proxies.

• Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditors for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

• Shareholder proposal to require a report on political spending, with board recommending AGAINST.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends voting FOR all director nominees and most management proposals.

• Board recommends AGAINST the shareholder proposal on political spending disclosure.