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AppLovin (NYSE: APP) CTO Ge Xiaochuan reports 974,194 Class A shares on Form 3

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AppLovin Corp Chief Technology Officer Ge Xiaochuan reported his initial beneficial ownership in the company’s Class A Common Stock. He holds 974,194 shares of Class A Common Stock, with a portion represented by restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance-based RSUs (PSUs) that vest over time while he continues as a service provider.

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Insider Ge Xiaochuan
Role CTO
Type Security Shares Price Value
holding Class A Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 974,194 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Beneficially owned shares 974,194 shares Class A Common Stock held following report
Buy transactions reported 0 shares No buy entries in transaction summary
Sell transactions reported 0 shares No sell entries in transaction summary
Holding entries 1 entry Summary shows one holding record with unknown code
restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"Certain of these securities are represented by restricted stock units ("RSUs") and performance-based restricted stock units"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") financial
"represented by restricted stock units ("RSUs") and performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs")"
Class A Common Stock financial
"Each RSU and PSU represents the Reporting Person's right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
beneficial ownership financial
"Each RSU and PSU represents the Reporting Person's right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
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SEC Form 3
FORM 3UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Ge Xiaochuan
(Last)(First)(Middle)
1100 PAGE MILL ROAD
(Street)
PALO ALTO CALIFORNIA 94304
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2026		3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AppLovin Corp [ APP ]
3a. Foreign Trading Symbol
5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CTO
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4) 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4) 3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Class A Common Stock974,194(1)D
Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Certain of these securities are represented by restricted stock units ("RSUs") and performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs"). Each RSU and PSU represents the Reporting Person's right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer subject to the applicable vesting schedule and the Reporting Person's continued role as a service provider to the Issuer.
Remarks:
Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney
/s/ Gordon Grafft, Attorney-in-fact07/02/2026
** 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 5 (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 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What does AppLovin (APP) CTO Ge Xiaochuan report owning on this Form 3?

He reports beneficial ownership of 974,194 shares of AppLovin Class A Common Stock. Some of these shares are represented by RSUs and PSUs that each convert into one share upon meeting vesting conditions and continued service.

Are any of Ge Xiaochuan’s AppLovin (APP) holdings in RSUs or PSUs?

Yes. The filing states that certain securities are represented by restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs). Each RSU or PSU gives the right to receive one Class A share if vesting and service conditions are satisfied.

Does this AppLovin (APP) Form 3 show any stock purchases or sales by the CTO?

No open‑market purchases or sales are reported. The entry reflects a holding of 974,194 shares following the report date, rather than a new buy or sell transaction, making it an initial ownership snapshot.

What conditions affect vesting of Ge Xiaochuan’s RSUs and PSUs at AppLovin (APP)?

Each RSU and PSU represents the right to receive one Class A share, subject to its applicable vesting schedule and Ge Xiaochuan’s continued role as a service provider to AppLovin. Unmet vesting or service conditions can limit shares delivered.

What class of AppLovin (APP) stock does the CTO beneficially own?

Ge Xiaochuan beneficially owns Class A Common Stock of AppLovin Corp. The position totals 974,194 Class A shares, including shares represented by RSUs and PSUs that convert one‑for‑one into Class A stock upon vesting.