GDS Holdings (GDS) director granted 980 ADSs in RSU settlement

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

GDS Holdings Ltd director Okada Satoshi reported a compensation-related share acquisition. He received 980 American Depositary Shares (ADSs) at a stated price of $0.0000 per ADS upon settlement of fully vested Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) awards. Each ADS represents eight Class A ordinary shares. After this transaction, his direct holdings increased to 98,939 ADSs, indicating a modest, routine change in his equity position rather than an open-market trade.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Okada Satoshi

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Other	American Depositary Shares	980	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: American Depositary Shares — 98,939 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Each American Depositary Share ("ADS") represents eight (8) Class A ordinary shares. Reflects the acquisition of ADSs upon settlement of fully vested Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") awards.

Key Figures

ADSs received: 980 ADSs Price per ADS: $0.0000 per ADS Holdings after transaction: 98,939 ADSs +1 more

4 metrics

ADSs received 980 ADSs Settlement of fully vested RSU awards

Price per ADS $0.0000 per ADS RSU settlement transaction

Holdings after transaction 98,939 ADSs Direct ownership following RSU settlement

ADS to ordinary share ratio 1 ADS = 8 Class A shares Structure of GDS Holdings ADSs

Key Terms

American Depositary Share ("ADS"), Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") awards, Class A ordinary shares, Form 4

4 terms

American Depositary Share ("ADS") financial

"Each American Depositary Share ("ADS") represents eight (8) Class A ordinary shares."

An American Depositary Share (ADS) is a U.S.-listed certificate issued by a U.S. bank that represents one or more ordinary shares of a foreign company, letting U.S. investors buy and sell that foreign stock in dollars on U.S. markets. It matters because ADSs make access to overseas companies easier and more convenient—like a local ticket that stands in for a foreign product—while affecting liquidity, dividend payments, currency conversion and the regulatory disclosures investors rely on.

Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") awards financial

"Reflects the acquisition of ADSs upon settlement of fully vested Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") awards."

Class A ordinary shares financial

"Each American Depositary Share ("ADS") represents eight (8) Class A ordinary shares."

Class A ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company that typically grants voting rights to shareholders, allowing them to have a say in important company decisions. They often come with priority in receiving dividends or profits, making them attractive to investors seeking influence and potential income. These shares help distinguish different levels of ownership and rights within a company's stock structure.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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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^*

Okada Satoshi

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O F4/F5, BUILDING C, SUNDLAND INTL

NO. 999 ZHOUHAI ROAD, PUDONG

(Street)

SHANGHAI 200137

(City) (State) (Zip)

CHINA

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GDS Holdings Ltd [ GDS ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
[9,698]

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/15/2026

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
American Depositary Shares(1)	05/15/2026		J(2)		980	A	$0	98,939(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. Each American Depositary Share ("ADS") represents eight (8) Class A ordinary shares.

2. Reflects the acquisition of ADSs upon settlement of fully vested Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") awards.

	/s/ Satoshi Okada	05/15/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)