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DocuSign (NASDAQ: DOCU) legal chief sells 12,000 company shares

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DOCUSIGN, INC. Chief Legal Officer James P. Shaughnessy reported selling a total of 12,000 shares of common stock in open-market transactions on April 1, 2026. The sales included 5,419 shares at $46.22, 6,481 shares at $47.33, and 100 shares at $48.00 per share. These transactions were executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, and following the sales he directly holds 53,631 shares of DocuSign common stock.

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Insider Shaughnessy James P
Role Chief Legal Officer
Sold 12,000 shs ($562K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 5,419 $46.22 $250K
Sale Common Stock 6,481 $47.33 $307K
Sale Common Stock 100 $48.00 $5K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 60,212 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted by the Reporting Person. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $45.85 to $46.62. The Reporting Person will provide upon request to the SEC, the Issuer or security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $46.87 to $47.71. The Reporting Person will provide upon request to the SEC, the Issuer or security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
Total shares sold 12,000 shares Open-market sales on April 1, 2026
Block sale 1 price $46.22 per share 5,419 shares of common stock sold
Block sale 2 price $47.33 per share 6,481 shares of common stock sold
Block sale 3 price $48.00 per share 100 shares of common stock sold
Shares held after transactions 53,631 shares Direct holdings following April 1, 2026 sales
Rule 10b5-1 plan financial
"The transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted by the Reporting Person."
A Rule 10b5-1 plan is a prearranged, written schedule that lets corporate insiders buy or sell company stock at set times or amounts, even if they later learn material nonpublic information. Think of it like setting an automatic thermostat for trades: it creates a clear record that trades were planned in advance, reducing the risk of insider-trading accusations and helping investors trust that insider transactions are routine rather than based on secret information.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: "open-market sale" with transaction code "S" for 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.
Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Common Stock" for each non-derivative transaction"
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.
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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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
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*
Shaughnessy James P
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O DOCUSIGN, INC.
221 MAIN STREET, SUITE 800
(Street)
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 94105
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DOCUSIGN, INC. [ DOCU ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Legal Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026		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 Stock04/01/2026S5,419(1)D$46.22(2)60,212D
Common Stock04/01/2026S6,481(1)D$47.33(3)53,731D
Common Stock04/01/2026S100(1)D$4853,631D
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. The transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted by the Reporting Person.
2. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $45.85 to $46.62. The Reporting Person will provide upon request to the SEC, the Issuer or security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
3. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $46.87 to $47.71. The Reporting Person will provide upon request to the SEC, the Issuer or security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.
Remarks:
/s/ Derrick Chapman, Attorney-in-fact04/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did DocuSign (DOCU) report for James P. Shaughnessy?

DocuSign reported that Chief Legal Officer James P. Shaughnessy sold 12,000 shares of common stock on April 1, 2026. The sales were open-market transactions executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan and left him holding 53,631 shares.

At what prices did James P. Shaughnessy sell DocuSign (DOCU) shares?

James P. Shaughnessy sold DocuSign common shares at reported prices of $46.22, $47.33 and $48.00 per share. Footnotes state that sale prices actually ranged within narrower bands around those figures, with full price breakdowns available upon request to the company or SEC.

How many DocuSign (DOCU) shares does James P. Shaughnessy hold after the reported sale?

After the April 1, 2026 transactions, James P. Shaughnessy directly holds 53,631 DocuSign common shares. Before these open-market sales totaling 12,000 shares, his direct holdings were higher; this Form 4 filing updates the market on his current position.

Was the DocuSign (DOCU) insider sale by James P. Shaughnessy under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. A footnote states the transactions were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted by James P. Shaughnessy. Such plans pre-schedule trades in advance, which can make the timing of individual sales less indicative of changing views on the stock.

What is the total number of DocuSign (DOCU) shares sold in this Form 4 filing?

The Form 4 reports that James P. Shaughnessy sold a total of 12,000 DocuSign common shares. This total comes from three open-market sale line items: 5,419 shares, 6,481 shares and 100 shares, all dated April 1, 2026, at prices in the mid-$40s per share.