EXL president Vivek Jetley settles RSUs into shares (EXLS)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ExlService Holdings president Vivek Jetley reported the settlement of previously granted equity awards. On January 21, 2026, 6,960 restricted stock units were converted (transaction code M) into 5,315 shares of ExlService common stock at a reference price of $41.64 per share. These awards had vested as of March 31, 2024, but their settlement was delayed and the number of shares delivered was reduced under applicable U.S. tax rules.

After this transaction, Jetley directly beneficially owned 398,707 shares of ExlService common stock. The reporting also notes that the restricted stock units were originally received under a share matching plan connected to his purchase of ExlService common stock.

SEC Form 4

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Jetley Vivek

(Last) (First) (Middle)

320 PARK AVENUE, 29TH FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10022

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ExlService Holdings, Inc. [ EXLS ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President of EXL

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/21/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share	01/21/2026		M		5,315(1)	A	$41.64	398,707	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
Restricted Stock Units	(2)	01/21/2026		M			6,960	(3)	(3)	Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share	6,960	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the shares of common stock of ExlService Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") issued in respect of the reporting person's restricted stock units that vested as of March 31, 2024, but which were settled as of January 21, 2026. Due to administrative delay in settlement, the number of shares of common stock issued to the reporting person was reduced based on applicable U.S. tax rules and regulations.

2. Represents restricted stock units received under a share matching plan in connection with the officer's purchase of common stock, par value $0.001 per share of ExlService Holdings, Inc.

3. On March 31, 2022, the reporting person was granted 20,885 restricted stock units, after adjustment for the 5-for-1 forward stock split, effective August 1, 2023, vesting in two installment installments beginning on the second anniversary of the grant date. 33% of the restricted stock units became vested on March 31, 2024, and the remaining balance of 67% of the restricted stock units became vested on March 31, 2025. This transaction represents the settlement, as of January 21, 2026, of the shares that vested in 2024.

Remarks:

Mr. Ayyappan is the Company's General Counsel.

	/s/ Ajay Ayyappan, Attorney-in-Fact	01/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did ExlService (EXLS) president Vivek Jetley report on this Form 4?

He reported the settlement of previously granted restricted stock units into 5,315 shares of ExlService common stock on January 21, 2026, following vesting of those units in March 2024.

How many ExlService (EXLS) shares did Vivek Jetley acquire and at what price?

Jetley acquired 5,315 shares of ExlService common stock at a reported transaction price of $41.64 per share in connection with the RSU settlement.

How many ExlService (EXLS) shares does Vivek Jetley own after this transaction?

Following the reported transaction, Vivek Jetley directly beneficially owned 398,707 shares of ExlService common stock.

What happened to the 6,960 restricted stock units reported for ExlService (EXLS)?

The 6,960 restricted stock units were converted into ExlService common stock as of January 21, 2026, with the number of shares issued reduced under applicable U.S. tax rules and regulations.

When did the restricted stock units for ExlService (EXLS) originally vest?

The restricted stock units underlying this transaction vested as of March 31, 2024, and were settled in shares on January 21, 2026.

How were the ExlService (EXLS) restricted stock units originally granted to Vivek Jetley?

The filing notes that the restricted stock units were received under a share matching plan in connection with Jetley’s purchase of ExlService common stock.

Does this ExlService (EXLS) Form 4 involve an option exercise or a sale into the market?

The Form 4 shows a transaction code M, indicating the settlement of restricted stock units into common shares, rather than an open market purchase or sale.