Major 10% Shareholder Sells $496 Million in DigitalOcean Stock

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A major 10% shareholder, AI Droplet Holdings LLC and its affiliates, sold 3.3 million shares of DigitalOcean stock for approximately $496 million, following recent filings indicating an intent to sell.

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• Significant Share Sale

  AI Droplet Holdings LLC and its affiliates, a 10% owner, sold 3,300,000 shares of DigitalOcean common stock.

• Substantial Transaction Value

  The open market sale was valued at approximately $495,990,000.00, with shares sold at $150.30 each on May 13, 2026.

• Follows Prior Intent to Sell

  This Form 4 reports the execution of a sale that was previously signaled by Form 144 filings from the same entity on May 12 and May 14, 2026.

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AI Droplet Holdings LLC and its affiliates, a significant 10% owner, executed a substantial sale of DigitalOcean shares. This transaction, valued at nearly $496 million, represents a notable reduction in their stake and follows recent Form 144 filings that signaled an intent to sell. While 10% owners often sell for portfolio rebalancing, the sheer size of this disposition is significant and could be interpreted as a lack of conviction or a move to reallocate capital, potentially creating an overhang on the stock.