IHS (NYSE: IHS) CFO awarded 40,206 RSUs vesting through 2029

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

IHS Holding Ltd reported a compensation-related equity grant to its EVP and Chief Financial Officer, Stephen J. Howden. He received 40,206 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing a contingent right to receive one Ordinary Share. These RSUs were awarded at no cash cost to him as part of his compensation.

The RSUs will vest in three equal installments on March 26, 2027, March 26, 2028, and March 26, 2029, subject to applicable vesting conditions. This filing reflects an acquisition through a grant/award, not an open-market purchase or sale of shares.

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^*

Howden Stephen J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1 CATHEDRAL PIAZZA

123 VICTORIA STREET

(Street)

LONDON SW1E 5BP

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED KINGDOM

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
IHS Holding Ltd [ IHS ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Chief Financial Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/26/2026

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

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	(1)	03/26/2026		A		40,206		(2)	(2)	Ordinary Shares	40,206	$0	40,206	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one Ordinary Share.

2. The RSUs will vest in three equal installments on March 26, 2027, March 26, 2028 and March 26, 2029.

	/s/ Steve Howden	03/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did IHS (IHS) report for Stephen J. Howden?

IHS Holding Ltd reported that EVP and CFO Stephen J. Howden received a grant of 40,206 restricted stock units. These RSUs were awarded as compensation and are not an open-market share purchase or sale, but a stock-based incentive tied to future vesting dates.

How many RSUs did the IHS CFO receive in this Form 4 filing?

The IHS CFO, Stephen J. Howden, received 40,206 restricted stock units. Each RSU represents a contingent right to one Ordinary Share, subject to vesting conditions. This increases his potential equity exposure to IHS over time if the vesting requirements are satisfied.

What are the vesting dates for Stephen J. Howden’s IHS restricted stock units?

The 40,206 RSUs granted to Stephen J. Howden vest in three equal installments. The units vest on March 26, 2027, March 26, 2028, and March 26, 2029, aligning his long-term compensation with IHS’s multi-year performance and retention goals.

Does the IHS Form 4 show the CFO buying or selling shares on the market?

No, the Form 4 shows a grant of RSUs, not a market trade. The transaction is coded as a grant, award, or other acquisition, with no cash price per share, reflecting stock-based compensation rather than an open-market buy or sell transaction.

What does each IHS restricted stock unit represent in Stephen J. Howden’s grant?

Each restricted stock unit granted to Stephen J. Howden represents a contingent right to receive one Ordinary Share of IHS Holding Ltd. The shares are only delivered if and when the RSUs vest on the specified future vesting dates.

How many IHS RSUs does the CFO hold after this transaction?

After this compensation grant, Stephen J. Howden holds 40,206 restricted stock units according to the filing. These represent potential future Ordinary Shares, subject to the three-year vesting schedule and any other applicable conditions over 2027, 2028, and 2029.