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Celestica (CLS) director awarded 138 Director Share Units as deferred equity

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Ahuja Kulvinder reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Celestica Inc. director Kulvinder Ahuja received a grant of 138 Director Share Units. These units are a form of deferred compensation tied to the company’s common shares. After this award, Ahuja holds 633 Director Share Units in total.

Each Director Share Unit represents a right to receive one common share or an equivalent cash amount, at Celestica’s discretion, when the holder stops serving as a director, consultant or other service provider.

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Insider Ahuja Kulvinder
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Director Share Units 138 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Director Share Units — 633 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Director Share Units granted 138 units Grant to director on 2026-03-31
Director Share Units after transaction 633 units Total Director Share Units held by Kulvinder Ahuja
Grant price per unit $0.0000 Stated price for Director Share Unit grant
Underlying common shares per unit 1 share per unit Each Director Share Unit represents one common share or cash equivalent
Director Share Units financial
"Each director share unit represents a contingent right to receive one common share"
contingent right financial
"represents a contingent right to receive one common share or an equivalent value in cash"
common share financial
"receive one common share or an equivalent value in cash at the Issuer's discretion"
A common share is a type of ownership in a company that gives the holder a claim to a portion of the company’s profits and assets. It often comes with voting rights, allowing shareholders to participate in decisions about the company’s direction. For investors, owning common shares can mean potential for growth and income, but also involves a higher level of risk compared to other types of investments.
derivative financial
"transaction_type": "derivative""
A derivative is a financial contract whose value depends on the price or performance of another asset or measure — for example a stock, index, interest rate, commodity, or currency. Investors use derivatives like insurance or leveraged bets to hedge risk, speculate, or gain exposure without owning the underlying asset; they can protect portfolios but also amplify losses and introduce counterparty and market risk.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
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
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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*
Ahuja Kulvinder

(Last)(First)(Middle)
5140 YONGE STREET
SUITE 1900

(Street)
TORONTOONTARIO, CANADAM2N 6L7

(City)(State)(Zip)

ONTARIO, CANADA

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CELESTICA INC [ CLS ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/31/2026
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
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
Director Share Units(1)03/31/2026A138 (1) (1)Common Shares138$0633D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each director share unit represents a contingent right to receive one common share or an equivalent value in cash at the Issuer's discretion when the holder ceases to serve the Issuer as any of a director, consultant or other service provider.
/s/ Tracy Connelly McGilley, 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.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Celestica (CLS) director Kulvinder Ahuja report in this Form 4?

Kulvinder Ahuja reported receiving 138 Director Share Units as a grant. These derivative units are linked to Celestica’s common shares and represent deferred compensation that will settle in shares or cash when board or service roles end.

How many Director Share Units does Kulvinder Ahuja hold after this transaction at Celestica (CLS)?

After the grant, Kulvinder Ahuja holds 633 Director Share Units in total. This figure reflects cumulative director compensation awards that are tied to Celestica’s common shares and settle after the individual ceases serving the company in designated roles.

What are Director Share Units in the Celestica (CLS) Form 4 filing?

Director Share Units are deferred equity-based awards for directors. Each unit gives a contingent right to receive one Celestica common share or equivalent cash, at the company’s discretion, when the holder stops serving as a director, consultant, or other service provider.

Is the Celestica (CLS) Form 4 transaction a market purchase or sale of shares?

No, the transaction is a grant of Director Share Units coded as an acquisition. It reflects compensation rather than an open-market buy or sell, with units settling in shares or cash only when the holder’s service to Celestica ends.

Does the Celestica (CLS) Form 4 show any option exercises or stock sales by Kulvinder Ahuja?

The filing shows no option exercises or stock sales. It reports a single derivative transaction: a grant of 138 Director Share Units at a stated price of $0.0000 per unit, increasing Ahuja’s total Director Share Unit holdings to 633.