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Gaotu Techedu (NYSE: GOTU) CEO adds 59,148 ADS in open-market buy

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Gaotu Techedu Inc. CEO Chen Xiangdong, through entity Ebetter International Group Limited, made an open-market purchase of 59,148 ADS at an average price of $2.4163 per ADS. Following this transaction, his indirect holdings increased to 7,847,478 ADS.

Each three ADSs represent two Class A ordinary shares, so the filing reflects additional exposure to Gaotu’s equity via American depositary shares rather than direct ordinary share ownership.

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Insider Chen Xiangdong
Role CEO
Bought 59,148 shs ($143K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase ADS 59,148 $2.4163 $143K
Holdings After Transaction: ADS — 7,847,478 shares (Indirect, Ebetter International Group Limited)
Footnotes (1)
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ADS purchased 59,148 ADS Open-market purchase on June 17, 2026
Purchase price $2.4163 per ADS Average price for the reported transaction
Indirect holdings after trade 7,847,478 ADS Total ADS indirectly owned after the transaction
ADS-to-share ratio 3 ADS = 2 Class A ordinary shares Economic equivalence of ADSs to ordinary shares
ADS financial
"Security title is ADS, representing exposure to Class A ordinary shares."
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open-market purchase financial
"The transaction is classified as an open-market purchase of ADS."
An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.
indirect ownership financial
"Shares are held as indirect ownership through Ebetter International Group Limited."
Class A ordinary shares financial
"Every three ADSs represent two 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.
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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*
Chen Xiangdong

(Last)(First)(Middle)
5F, GIENTECH BUILDING

(Street)
BEIJINGCHINA100094

(City)(State)(Zip)

CHINA

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Gaotu Techedu Inc. [ GOTU ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/17/2026
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
ADS(1)06/17/2026P59,148A$2.41637,847,478IEbetter International Group Limited
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. Every three ADSs represent two Class A ordinary shares.
/s/ Xiangdong Chen06/18/2026
** 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 insider transaction did Gaotu Techedu (GOTU) report on this Form 4?

Gaotu Techedu reported an open-market purchase of 59,148 ADS by an entity associated with CEO Chen Xiangdong. The ADSs were bought at an average price of $2.4163, increasing his indirect ownership position in the company.

At what price did the Gaotu Techedu (GOTU) ADS purchase occur?

The ADS purchase occurred at an average price of $2.4163 per ADS. This price reflects what the associated entity, Ebetter International Group Limited, paid in the open market for the 59,148 ADS acquired in the reported transaction.

How many Gaotu Techedu (GOTU) ADS does the insider hold after this trade?

After the reported purchase, indirect holdings total 7,847,478 ADS. These shares are held through Ebetter International Group Limited and represent CEO Chen Xiangdong’s reported indirect ownership position following the Form 4 transaction.

Who actually holds the Gaotu Techedu (GOTU) ADS purchased in this Form 4 filing?

The ADS are held indirectly through Ebetter International Group Limited, an entity associated with CEO Chen Xiangdong. The Form 4 attributes beneficial ownership to him via this entity rather than direct personal ownership of the ADS.

What does each Gaotu Techedu (GOTU) ADS represent in terms of ordinary shares?

Every three Gaotu Techedu ADS represent two Class A ordinary shares. This ratio means ADS holders have economic exposure to the underlying ordinary shares through the depositary share structure described in the footnote.