8-KCorporate ChangesExhibits & Filings

Datadog, Inc. 8-K Report, Bylaw Amendment (Sep 23, 2019)

Filed September 23, 2019For Securities:DDOG

Summary

Datadog, Inc. (DDOG) filed an 8-K on September 23, 2019, primarily to report the effectiveness of its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Amended and Restated Bylaws. These corporate actions were taken in direct conjunction with the closing of the Company's initial public offering (IPO) of Class A common stock on the same date. The filing ensures that the Company's foundational corporate documents are updated and aligned with the requirements and implications of being a publicly traded entity. For investors, this 8-K signifies a crucial procedural step in Datadog's transition to a public company. The updated Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws lay the groundwork for its corporate governance and capital structure as a public entity. Investors should refer to the Company's final prospectus, filed on September 19, 2019, for detailed information regarding these documents, including the description of its capital stock.

Key Highlights

  • 1Datadog, Inc. officially closed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on September 23, 2019.
  • 2The company filed an Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Amended and Restated Bylaws, effective as of the IPO closing.
  • 3These corporate document amendments are standard procedures for companies going public, aligning governance with public trading requirements.
  • 4The Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation governs the company's corporate structure and share classes.
  • 5The Amended and Restated Bylaws outline the internal rules and procedures for the company's operations and governance.
  • 6Investors are directed to the Company's final prospectus filed on September 19, 2019, for detailed descriptions of the capital stock and these governing documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report the effectiveness of Datadog's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Amended and Restated Bylaws, which were enacted in connection with the closing of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on September 23, 2019.

These changes are standard for companies transitioning to public status. They ensure the company's governance structure, share classes, and operational rules are appropriately defined and compliant with public market regulations and shareholder expectations.

Detailed information about the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, Amended and Restated Bylaws, and Datadog's capital stock can be found in the Company's final prospectus filed with the SEC on September 19, 2019.

Yes, the filing indicates that Datadog elected to be treated as an 'emerging growth company'.