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Kaspi.kz ups D-MARKET stake to 93.5% via ADS buy

Kaspi.kz discloses a 93.51% beneficial ownership stake in D-MARKET (HEPS) after a September 2026 ADS purchase funded from its working capital.

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading (HEPS) has an updated major-shareholder disclosure showing that Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz now beneficially owns 400,841,947 Ordinary Shares, representing 93.51% of D-MARKET’s 428,653,700 Ordinary Shares outstanding as of September 8, 2026.

On September 14, 2026, Kaspi.kz acquired 19,547,401 American depositary shares (each representing one Ordinary Share) from VR Global Partners, L.P. at USD 2.95 per ADS, for an aggregate purchase price of USD 57,664,832.95, funded from Kaspi.kz’s working capital. Kaspi.kz holds sole voting and dispositive power over all 400,841,947 Ordinary Shares.

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Ordinary Shares beneficially owned by Kaspi.kz 400,841,947 shares Beneficial ownership as of Amendment No. 10
Ownership percentage 93.51% Portion of 428,653,700 Ordinary Shares outstanding as of September 8, 2026
Ordinary Shares outstanding 428,653,700 shares Shares outstanding as of September 8, 2026, used for ownership calculation
ADSs acquired from VR Global Partners 19,547,401 ADSs Acquired on September 14, 2026 under VR Purchase Agreement
Purchase price per ADS USD 2.95 per ADS Price paid by Kaspi.kz for each D-MARKET ADS
Aggregate purchase price USD 57,664,832.95 Total consideration for 19,547,401 ADSs
American depositary shares financial
"including such Ordinary Shares as are represented by American depositary shares"
American depositary shares (ADSs) are a way for investors in the United States to buy shares of foreign companies without dealing with international markets directly. They represent ownership in a foreign company's stock and are traded on U.S. stock exchanges, making it easier for American investors to buy, sell, and own parts of companies from around the world.
beneficially owns financial
"As of the date of this Amendment No. 10, the Reporting Person beneficially owns"
Beneficially owns means a person or entity enjoys the economic benefits and control of a security even if the legal title or registration is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and profits from a car that is registered to a friend: you use it, benefit from it, and make decisions about it even though the official paperwork lists someone else. For investors, this matters because it reveals who truly controls shares, affects voting power, potential conflicts of interest, and regulatory disclosure obligations.
working capital financial
"The source of funding for the acquisition was the working capital of the Reporting Person"
Working capital is the money a business has available to cover its daily expenses, like paying bills and buying supplies. It’s like the cash in your wallet that helps you handle everyday costs; having enough ensures the business can operate smoothly without running into money shortages.
Nasdaq Global Select Market market
"which are listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "HEPS.""
A Nasdaq Global Select Market listing is the highest tier of stocks on the Nasdaq exchange, reserved for companies that meet the strictest financial, reporting and governance standards. For investors, it acts like a premium quality label—signaling larger, more transparent and better-governed companies that tend to offer greater liquidity and lower perceived risk compared with lower-tier listings, making it easier to buy, sell and evaluate shares.
Schedule 13D regulatory
"amends and supplements the originally filed on Schedule 13D"
A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.

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What ownership stake does Kaspi.kz report in D-MARKET (HEPS) in this Schedule 13D/A?

Kaspi.kz reports that it beneficially owns 400,841,947 Ordinary Shares of D-MARKET, representing 93.51% of the 428,653,700 Ordinary Shares outstanding as of September 8, 2026.

What transaction did Kaspi.kz complete involving HEPS ADSs on September 14, 2026?

On September 14, 2026, Kaspi.kz acquired 19,547,401 ADSs of D-MARKET from VR Global Partners, L.P. at USD 2.95 per ADS, for an aggregate purchase price of USD 57,664,832.95, under a VR Purchase Agreement dated September 10, 2026.

How was the September 2026 HEPS ADS acquisition by Kaspi.kz funded?

Kaspi.kz states that the acquisition of 19,547,401 ADSs of D-MARKET was funded from the working capital of the reporting person, Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz.

What level of voting and dispositive power does Kaspi.kz hold over HEPS shares?

Kaspi.kz reports sole power to vote and dispose of 400,841,947 Ordinary Shares of D-MARKET, and no shared voting or dispositive power over any Ordinary Shares.

How many D-MARKET (HEPS) Ordinary Shares were outstanding for the ownership calculation?

The reported 93.51% ownership stake is based on 428,653,700 Ordinary Shares of D-MARKET outstanding as of September 8, 2026.

Are D-MARKET Ordinary Shares represented by ADSs in this filing?

Yes. The filing states that D-MARKET’s Ordinary Shares are represented by American depositary shares (ADSs), with each ADS representing one Ordinary Share, and that the ADSs are listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol HEPS.

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If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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SCHEDULE 13D


Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz
Signature:/s/ Mikheil Lomtadze
Name/Title:Mikheil Lomtadze/Chief Executive Officer
Date:09/15/2026

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