Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) awards CEO 448,000 RSUs vesting from 2026
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Wu Yongming reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd reported that Chief Executive Officer Wu Yongming received a grant of 448,000 Restricted Share Units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share. The award reflects a new equity-based compensation grant rather than an open-market transaction.
The filing states that this RSU award will vest in sixteen equal quarterly installments starting on July 1, 2026, subject to the terms and conditions of the award agreement. After this grant, Wu holds 448,000 RSUs directly, providing long-term, stock-linked incentives tied to Alibaba’s future performance and service over the multi-year vesting period.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Wu Yongming
Role
Chief Executive Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Share Units | 448,000 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Share Units — 448,000 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted share unit represents a contingent right to receive one ordinary share. Reflects the outstanding unvested portion of a restricted share unit award granted in the form of ordinary shares that vests in sixteen equal quarterly installments beginning on Jul 1, 2026, subject to the terms and conditions of the underlying award agreement.
Key Figures
RSUs granted: 448,000 RSUs
Underlying ordinary shares: 448,000 shares
Vesting schedule: 16 equal quarterly installments
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RSUs granted
448,000 RSUs
Grant to CEO Wu Yongming on May 29, 2026
Underlying ordinary shares
448,000 shares
Each RSU equals one ordinary share
Vesting schedule
16 equal quarterly installments
Beginning July 1, 2026
Post-transaction RSUs held
448,000 RSUs
Outstanding unvested portion after grant
Exercise/conversion price
$0.00 per share
RSUs granted at no cash exercise price
Key Terms
Restricted Share Units, ordinary share, vests in sixteen equal quarterly installments, unvested portion
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vests in sixteen equal quarterly installments financial
"Reflects the outstanding unvested portion of a restricted share unit award ... that vests in sixteen equal quarterly installments"
unvested portion financial
"Reflects the outstanding unvested portion of a restricted share unit award granted in the form of ordinary shares"
FAQ
What did Alibaba (BABA) CEO Wu Yongming report in this Form 4?
Alibaba CEO Wu Yongming reported receiving a grant of 448,000 Restricted Share Units. These RSUs are equity compensation, not open-market share purchases or sales, and give him the right to receive ordinary shares as they vest over time.
How many RSUs were granted to Alibaba (BABA) CEO Wu Yongming?
Wu Yongming was granted 448,000 Restricted Share Units. Each RSU corresponds to one Alibaba ordinary share, giving him a significant stock-based compensation award that aligns part of his pay with future company performance and continued service.
When do Wu Yongming’s Alibaba (BABA) RSUs begin vesting and over what period?
The RSUs begin vesting on July 1, 2026, in sixteen equal quarterly installments. This structure spreads vesting over four years, encouraging long-term alignment between the CEO’s interests and Alibaba shareholders through sustained service and performance.
Does this Alibaba (BABA) Form 4 show any stock sales by the CEO?
The Form 4 shows no stock sales by Wu Yongming. It records only an acquisition of 448,000 Restricted Share Units as a compensation grant, rather than any open-market buying or selling of Alibaba ordinary shares.
How many Alibaba (BABA) RSUs does Wu Yongming hold after this transaction?
After this transaction, Wu Yongming holds 448,000 Restricted Share Units. The filing describes this amount as the outstanding unvested portion of the RSU award, which will vest gradually in sixteen equal quarterly tranches starting July 1, 2026.