DigitalOcean Announces Executive and Board Changes
Ticker: DOCN · Form: 8-K · Filed: Nov 26, 2025 · CIK: 1582961
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Digitalocean Holdings, Inc. (DOCN) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.000025 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: management-change, board-of-directors, executive-compensation
Related Tickers: DOO
TL;DR
DOO leadership shakeup: new execs and directors appointed, effective Nov 26.
AI Summary
DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. announced on November 20, 2025, changes in its executive team and board of directors. The filing details the departure of certain officers and directors, the election of new directors, and updates to compensatory arrangements for key executives. These changes are effective as of November 26, 2025.
Why It Matters
Changes in leadership and board composition can signal shifts in company strategy or governance, potentially impacting investor confidence and future performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Executive and board changes can introduce uncertainty regarding future strategy and operational direction.
Key Players & Entities
- DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. (company) — Registrant
- November 20, 2025 (date) — Earliest event reported
- November 26, 2025 (date) — Effective date of changes
- Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
- 105 Edgeview Drive, Suite 425 Broomfield Colorado 80021 (address) — Principal Executive Offices
FAQ
What specific roles have been affected by the executive and director changes?
The filing indicates changes related to the 'Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers' and 'Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers', suggesting shifts in key leadership positions.
When were these changes officially reported and when do they take effect?
The earliest event reported is November 20, 2025, and the filing was made as of November 26, 2025, with changes effective on the same date.
Are there any details provided about new compensatory arrangements for the officers?
The filing explicitly mentions 'Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers' as an item of information, indicating that details regarding executive compensation are included.
What is the primary business of DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. according to the filing?
The filing lists the Standard Industrial Classification as 'SERVICES-COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, DATA PROCESSING, ETC. [7370]'.
What is the company's legal domicile and SEC file number?
DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. is incorporated in Delaware and has an SEC file number of 001-40252.
Filing Stats: 784 words · 3 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 12.4 · Accepted 2025-11-26 16:11:25
Key Financial Figures
- $0.000025 — ich registered Common stock, par value $0.000025 per share DOCN The New York Stock Excha
Filing Documents
- docn-20251120.htm (8-K) — 26KB
- 0001582961-25-000153.txt ( ) — 140KB
- docn-20251120.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- docn-20251120_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 21KB
- docn-20251120_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 12KB
- docn-20251120_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
Forward-Looking Statements
Forward-Looking Statements This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act, including statements pertaining to the Company's financial guidance for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025. These forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations of the Company's management and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause actual results or outcomes to be materially different from any future results or outcomes expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including those factors contained in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's SEC filings. It is not possible for the Company to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K. The results, events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements may not be achieved or occur. The forward-looking statements made in this Current Report on Form 8-K relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. The Company assumes no obligation to, and does not currently intend to, update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K.
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: November 26, 2025 DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. By: /s/ W. Matthew Steinfort W. Matthew Steinfort, Chief Financial Officer