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DSC Holdings (DSC) reprices options and launches 2026 equity plan

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DSC Holdings Ltd. approved the adoption of a new 2026 Share Incentive Plan, which will replace the 2023 Share Option Plan for future equity awards. Existing awards under the 2023 Plan remain outstanding on their current terms. The 2026 Plan allows grants of share options, share appreciation rights, restricted shares and restricted share units to employees, directors and consultants, and will be administered by the board’s compensation committee.

The aggregate number of ordinary shares initially reserved is 0 shares, to be supplemented by shares still available under the 2023 Plan, shares from expired or forfeited 2023 options, future annual increases of up to 1.5% of issued and outstanding shares, and any additional shareholder contributions. The board also approved a conditional exercise price adjustment for options over approximately 62,181,021 ordinary shares (about 3,109,051 ADSs), effective July 1, 2027, lowering certain strike prices (for example from US$0.47958 to US$0.06300). These adjustments apply to around 616 grantees and are intended to restore incentive value, subject to continuous service through July 1, 2027.

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Filing Explained

The board approved the plan and option repricing on August 11, 2026, but the lower prices are not effective yet: exercises before July 1, 2027 use the original prices, the adjustment is conditional on continued service, and other option terms remain unchanged.

Initial 2026 Plan reserve 0 shares Aggregate number of ordinary shares initially reserved for issuance under the 2026 Plan
Annual increase cap 1.5% of total shares issued and outstanding Maximum annual increase to 2026 Plan reserve on September 1 of each year beginning fiscal 2026
Options subject to adjustment approximately 62,181,021 ordinary shares Underlying shares for 2023 Plan options whose exercise prices are being adjusted
ADS equivalence approximately 3,109,051 American depositary shares ADSs corresponding to the adjusted options over 62,181,021 ordinary shares
Number of grantees affected approximately 616 grantees Holders of options subject to the exercise price adjustment
Old vs new exercise price US$0.47958 to US$0.06300 per share One set of adjusted exercise prices for affected 2023 Plan options
Old vs new exercise price US$0.21091 to US$0.02771 per share Another set of adjusted exercise prices for affected 2023 Plan options
Effective date of adjustment July 1, 2027 Date from which the adjusted exercise prices will apply to option exercises
share appreciation rights financial
"The 2026 Plan authorizes the grant of share options, share appreciation rights, restricted shares"
Share appreciation rights (SARs) are a type of employee award that gives the holder a cash payment or stock equal to the increase in a company's share price over a set period, without requiring the employee to buy shares. For investors, SARs are important because they create a potential future cash outflow or share dilution tied directly to stock performance—like a bonus that grows when the stock goes up—so they affect company cash needs and share count.
restricted share units financial
"share appreciation rights, restricted shares and restricted share units to eligible employees"
Restricted share units (RSUs) are a promise from a company to give an employee or service provider actual shares or cash equal to the shares after certain conditions are met, typically staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them like a time-locked gift card that becomes usable only after you’ve earned it. For investors, RSUs matter because they align employee incentives with company performance and can increase the number of shares outstanding over time, diluting existing ownership and affecting earnings per share.
exercise prices financial
"an adjustment to the exercise prices of certain outstanding share options previously granted"
share-based compensation financial
"statements regarding the expected amount and timing of share-based compensation expense"
Share-based compensation is when a company pays employees, executives or directors with its own stock or rights to buy stock instead of, or in addition to, cash. Think of it like receiving store gift cards instead of extra paycheck — it can motivate staff to boost the company’s value, but it also increases the number of shares outstanding and can shrink each existing owner’s slice of profits and voting power. Investors watch it because it affects reported earnings, share count and the alignment between management and shareholders.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

FAQ

What did DSC (DSC) approve in its August 2026 6-K filing?

DSC Holdings adopted a 2026 Share Incentive Plan and approved an exercise price adjustment for certain options granted under its 2023 Plan, affecting millions of shares and hundreds of grantees.

How does the DSC (DSC) 2026 Share Incentive Plan replace the 2023 Plan?

The 2026 Plan replaces the 2023 Plan for new awards. No further grants will be made under the 2023 Plan, but all existing 2023 Plan awards remain outstanding under their current terms and conditions.

How many DSC (DSC) shares are covered by the option exercise price adjustment?

The exercise price adjustment applies to options to purchase approximately 62,181,021 ordinary shares, which may be exchanged for about 3,109,051 ADSs, currently held by approximately 616 grantees.

When will DSC’s (DSC) new adjusted option exercise prices take effect?

The adjusted exercise prices take effect on July 1, 2027 and apply only to option exercises on or after that date; exercises before then remain at the original exercise prices.

What are the new exercise prices for certain DSC (DSC) options?

Certain option exercise prices are reduced from US$0.47958 to US$0.06300 and from US$0.21091 to US$0.02771, while all other option terms, including vesting and expiration, are unchanged.

How can DSC’s (DSC) 2026 Plan share reserve increase over time?

The 2026 Plan’s share reserve can grow by (i) unused 2023 Plan shares, (ii) shares from expired or forfeited 2023 options, (iii) an annual increase of up to 1.5% of issued and outstanding shares, and (iv) shareholder-contributed shares.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of August 2026

Commission File Number: 333-296228

DSC Holdings Ltd.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

No. 2 Wangjiang North Road, Room 148
Zhongshan Community, Baiyun Street

Dongyang, Jinhua City,
Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China
(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [X]      Form 40-F [  ]

 

 


EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No. Description
   
99.1 Adoption of 2026 Share Incentive Plan and Adjustment to Exercise Prices of Certain Outstanding Options



SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

      DSC Holdings Ltd.    
  (Registrant)
   
  
Date: August 11, 2026     /s/ Qin Zou    
  Qin Zou
  Chief Financial Officer, Director
  

Exhibit 99.1

 

Adoption of 2026 Share Incentive Plan and Adjustment to Exercise Prices of Certain Outstanding Options

 

On August 11, 2026, the board of directors of DSC Holdings Ltd. (“DSC” or the “Company”) approved (i) the adoption of the DSC Holdings Ltd. 2026 Share Incentive Plan (the “2026 Plan”); and (ii) an adjustment to the exercise prices of certain outstanding share options previously granted under the Company’s Amended and Restated Share Option Plan (2023) (the “2023 Plan”), as described below.

 

Adoption of the 2026 Share Incentive Plan

 

The 2026 Plan will replace the 2023 Plan with respect to future equity awards. No further awards will be granted under the 2023 Plan, while awards outstanding under the 2023 Plan will remain outstanding and continue to be governed by their existing terms.

 

The 2026 Plan authorizes the grant of share options, share appreciation rights, restricted shares and restricted share units to eligible employees, directors and consultants of the Company and its subsidiaries. The 2026 Plan will be administered by the compensation committee of the Board.

 

The aggregate number of ordinary shares initially reserved for issuance under the 2026 Plan is 0 shares, plus (i) shares that remained available for grant under the 2023 Plan as of the effective date of the 2026 Plan and (ii) shares underlying 2023 Plan options that subsequently expire, lapse or are forfeited without having been exercised in full, subject to an annual increase on September 1 of each year, beginning with fiscal year 2026, of up to 1.5% of the total number of shares issued and outstanding on August 31 of the same year. The reserve may also be increased by shares contributed to the Company for the benefit of the 2026 Plan by existing shareholders.

 

Adjustment to Exercise Prices of Certain Outstanding Options

 

The Board has also approved an adjustment to the exercise prices of certain outstanding options granted under the 2023 Plan, as follows:

 

Original Exercise Price per Share Adjusted Exercise Price per Share
US$0.47958 US$0.06300
US$0.21091 US$0.02771

 

The adjusted exercise prices will take effect on July 1, 2027 and will apply solely to exercises of the relevant options occurring on or after that date. Unless otherwise approved by the administrator of the 2026 Plan, the adjustment in respect of each holder is conditional upon the holder remaining in continuous employment or service with the Company or its subsidiaries on the date hereof and through July 1, 2027. Exercises occurring before July 1, 2027 will remain subject to the original exercise prices. No other terms of the outstanding options, including the number of underlying shares, vesting schedules and expiration dates, have been modified. The adjustment applies options to purchase approximately 62,181,021 ordinary shares, which may be exchanged for approximately 3,109,051 American depositary shares, currently held by approximately 616 grantees.

 

In approving the adjustment, the Board considered, among other factors, the relationship between the exercise prices of the outstanding options and the recent trading prices of the Company’s ordinary shares, the resulting impact on the incentive value of such options, and the Company’s objective of maintaining an effective long-term equity incentive program to retain and motivate employees.

 

The Board believes that the Company’s employees have played a central role in building its business and that equity ownership remains an important means of sharing long-term value with those who contribute to the Company’s future. The 2026 Plan is intended to modernize the Company’s long-term equity incentive framework, while the exercise price adjustment is intended to restore meaningful incentive value for eligible employees who contribute to the Company’s long-term development.

 

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Safe Harbor Statement

 

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, statements regarding the expected amount and timing of share-based compensation expense, the expected benefits of the 2026 Plan and the exercise price adjustment, and the Company’s retention objectives. These statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including as a result of changes in the trading price of the Company’s shares, employee retention outcomes, valuation assumptions used in measuring share-based compensation, and other risks described in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided herein is as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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