AppLovin awards Xiaochuan Ge 182K performance shares

The RSUs vest in quarterly installments beginning February 20, 2027; PSU eligibility is tied to market capitalization through October 30, 2032.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AppLovin Corp (APP) CTO Xiaochuan Ge received direct awards of 91,467 restricted stock units (RSUs) and 182,224 performance-based restricted stock units (PSUs) on October 29, 2026. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one Class A common share. One-quarter of the RSUs vests on February 20, 2027, and one-quarter vests on each three-month anniversary thereafter, subject to Ge continuing to be a service provider through each applicable date. PSU vesting eligibility is based on AppLovin's market capitalization over a performance period beginning on the Grant Date and ending October 30, 2032, also subject to continued service.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 273,691 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider Ge Xiaochuan

Role CTO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock F1, F2	91,467	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock F3, F2	182,224	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 1,242,426 shares (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: Class A Common Stock, 968,735 to 1,242,426 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. These securities are restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock. 1/4th of the RSUs shall vest on February 20, 2027 and 1/4th of the RSUs shall vest on each three-month anniversary thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person continuing to be a service provider through each such date.
2. F2. Certain of these securities are represented by RSUs and performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs").
3. F3. These securities are PSUs. Each PSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock. The PSUs are eligible to vest based on the Company's market capitalization over a performance period beginning on the Grant Date and ending on October 30, 2032, subject to the Reporting Person continuing to be a service provider through each such date.

Key Figures

RSUs awarded: 91,467 RSUs PSUs awarded: 182,224 PSUs RSU vesting installment: 1/4 of the RSUs +1 more

4 metrics

RSUs awarded 91,467 RSUs October 29, 2026

PSUs awarded 182,224 PSUs October 29, 2026

RSU vesting installment 1/4 of the RSUs First installment vests February 20, 2027; subsequent installments vest on each three-month anniversary

PSU performance period end October 30, 2032 PSU vesting eligibility is based on AppLovin's market capitalization over the performance period

Key Terms

restricted stock units, performance-based restricted stock units, market capitalization

3 terms

restricted stock units financial

"restricted stock units ("RSUs")"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

performance-based restricted stock units financial

"performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs")"

Performance-based restricted stock units are a type of employee equity award that converts into company shares only if predefined financial or operational targets are met over a set period. Think of it like a bonus check that becomes stock only when specific goals are hit; it ties pay to results, aligning managers’ incentives with shareholders. Investors care because these awards affect future share count, executive incentives, and signal how management’s success will be measured and rewarded.

market capitalization financial

"eligible to vest based on the Company's market capitalization"

Market capitalization is the total market value of a company’s outstanding shares, calculated by multiplying the current share price by the number of shares issued. It gives a quick snapshot of a company’s size and how investors value it, influencing perceived risk, index membership, and roughly how much it might cost to buy the whole company — like using a sticker price to compare the relative size and price of different houses.

FAQ

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How many RSUs did AppLovin (APP) CTO Xiaochuan Ge receive?

Xiaochuan Ge received 91,467 RSUs on October 29, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one Class A common share. One-quarter vests on February 20, 2027, with another one-quarter vesting on each three-month anniversary thereafter, subject to his continuing to be a service provider through each date.

How many PSUs did AppLovin (APP) CTO Xiaochuan Ge receive?

Ge received 182,224 PSUs on October 29, 2026. Each PSU represents a contingent right to receive one Class A common share. The PSUs are eligible to vest based on AppLovin's market capitalization over a performance period beginning on the Grant Date and ending October 30, 2032, subject to Ge continuing to be a service provider through each applicable date.

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FORM 4

UNITED 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

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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^*

Ge Xiaochuan

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1100 PAGE MILL ROAD

(Street)

PALO ALTO CALIFORNIA 94304

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AppLovin Corp [ APP ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CTO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/29/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A Common Stock	10/29/2026		A		91,467(1)	A	$0.00	1,060,202(2)	D
Class A Common Stock	10/29/2026		A		182,224(3)	A	$0.00	1,242,426(2)	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. These securities are restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock. 1/4th of the RSUs shall vest on February 20, 2027 and 1/4th of the RSUs shall vest on each three-month anniversary thereafter, subject to the Reporting Person continuing to be a service provider through each such date.

2. Certain of these securities are represented by RSUs and performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs").

3. These securities are PSUs. Each PSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock. The PSUs are eligible to vest based on the Company's market capitalization over a performance period beginning on the Grant Date and ending on October 30, 2032, subject to the Reporting Person continuing to be a service provider through each such date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Gordon Grafft, Attorney-in-fact	11/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)