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NIO (NIO) president Qin Lihong discloses major share, option and RSU holdings

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Form Type
3

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NIO Inc. director and president Qin Lihong filed an initial Form 3 detailing his equity interests in the company. The filing shows indirect ownership of 10,499,899 Class A ordinary shares through DX Mix Limited and 1 share through Prime Hubs Limited, plus 169,662 American depositary shares held directly, with each ADS representing one Class A share. He also holds several option awards over Class A shares with exercise prices of 2.39 and 2.55 expiring between 2028 and 2030, and multiple restricted share unit grants that will vest in stages from 06/01/2026 through 09/01/2029. The Form 3 records existing positions and does not report any new purchases or sales.

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Insider Qin Lihong
Role President
Type Security Shares Price Value
holding Options (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Options (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Options (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Options (right to buy) -- -- --
holding Restricted share units -- -- --
holding Restricted share units -- -- --
holding Restricted share units -- -- --
holding Restricted share units -- -- --
holding Restricted share units -- -- --
holding Class A ordinary shares -- -- --
holding Class A ordinary shares -- -- --
holding American depositary shares -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Options (right to buy) — 140,000 shares (Direct); Restricted share units — 300,000 shares (Direct); Class A ordinary shares — 10,499,899 shares (Indirect, by DX Mix Limited); American depositary shares — 169,662 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each American depositary share represents one Class A ordinary share. Represents options granted to the reporting person pursuant to the issuer's share incentive plans, all of which have vested as of the date of this Form 3. Represents restricted share units granted to the reporting person pursuant to the issuer's share incentive plans, which do not have expiration dates. The restricted share units evidence the contingent right to receive Class A ordinary shares upon vesting, and will vest on 06/01/2026. Represents restricted share units granted to the reporting person pursuant to the issuer's share incentive plans, which do not have expiration dates. The restricted share units evidence the contingent right to receive Class A ordinary shares upon vesting, and will vest on 09/01/2026. Represents restricted share units granted to the reporting person pursuant to the issuer's share incentive plans, which do not have expiration dates. The restricted share units evidence the contingent right to receive Class A ordinary shares upon vesting, and will vest on 09/01/2027. Represents restricted share units granted to the reporting person pursuant to the issuer's share incentive plans, which do not have expiration dates. The restricted share units evidence the contingent right to receive Class A ordinary shares upon vesting, and will vest on 09/01/2028. Represents restricted share units granted to the reporting person pursuant to the issuer's share incentive plans, which do not have expiration dates. The restricted share units evidence the contingent right to receive Class A ordinary shares upon vesting, and will vest on 09/01/2029.
SEC Form 3
FORM 3UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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*
Qin Lihong

(Last)(First)(Middle)
BUILDING 19, NO. 1355, CAOBAO ROAD,
MINHANG DISTRICT

(Street)
SHANGHAI200233

(City)(State)(Zip)

CHINA

(Country)
2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/18/2026
3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NIO Inc. [ NIO ]
3a. Foreign Trading Symbol
5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4) 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4) 3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Class A ordinary shares10,499,899Iby DX Mix Limited
Class A ordinary shares1Iby Prime Hubs Limited
American depositary shares(1)169,662D
Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Options (right to buy) (2)04/01/2030Class A ordinary shares140,000$2.39D
Options (right to buy) (2)02/27/2028Class A ordinary shares38,700$2.55D
Options (right to buy) (2)01/31/2028Class A ordinary shares3,000,000$2.55D
Options (right to buy)04/02/202604/01/2030Class A ordinary shares120,000$2.39D
Restricted share units (3) (3)Class A ordinary shares300,000(3)D
Restricted share units (4) (4)Class A ordinary shares300,000(4)D
Restricted share units (5) (5)Class A ordinary shares300,000(5)D
Restricted share units (6) (6)Class A ordinary shares300,000(6)D
Restricted share units (7) (7)Class A ordinary shares300,000(7)D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each American depositary share represents one Class A ordinary share.
2. Represents options granted to the reporting person pursuant to the issuer's share incentive plans, all of which have vested as of the date of this Form 3.
3. Represents restricted share units granted to the reporting person pursuant to the issuer's share incentive plans, which do not have expiration dates. The restricted share units evidence the contingent right to receive Class A ordinary shares upon vesting, and will vest on 06/01/2026.
4. Represents restricted share units granted to the reporting person pursuant to the issuer's share incentive plans, which do not have expiration dates. The restricted share units evidence the contingent right to receive Class A ordinary shares upon vesting, and will vest on 09/01/2026.
5. Represents restricted share units granted to the reporting person pursuant to the issuer's share incentive plans, which do not have expiration dates. The restricted share units evidence the contingent right to receive Class A ordinary shares upon vesting, and will vest on 09/01/2027.
6. Represents restricted share units granted to the reporting person pursuant to the issuer's share incentive plans, which do not have expiration dates. The restricted share units evidence the contingent right to receive Class A ordinary shares upon vesting, and will vest on 09/01/2028.
7. Represents restricted share units granted to the reporting person pursuant to the issuer's share incentive plans, which do not have expiration dates. The restricted share units evidence the contingent right to receive Class A ordinary shares upon vesting, and will vest on 09/01/2029.
Remarks:
Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney
/s/ Eve Tang, Attorney-in-Fact for Lihong Qin03/18/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

FAQ

What does Qin Lihong’s Form 3 reveal about his NIO (NIO) shareholdings?

The Form 3 shows Qin Lihong’s existing equity interests in NIO. He indirectly holds 10,499,899 Class A ordinary shares via DX Mix Limited, plus 1 share via Prime Hubs Limited, and directly holds 169,662 American depositary shares, each representing one Class A share.

How many NIO (NIO) American depositary shares does Qin Lihong hold directly?

Qin Lihong directly holds 169,662 American depositary shares of NIO. A footnote states that each ADS represents one Class A ordinary share, giving investors a clear view of his direct listed-equity exposure separate from his larger indirect holdings through affiliated entities.

What NIO (NIO) stock options are reported for Qin Lihong on this Form 3?

The filing lists several NIO stock option grants to Qin Lihong. These include options over Class A ordinary shares with exercise prices of $2.39 and $2.55 per share, expiring between 2028 and 2030, granted under NIO’s share incentive plans and already vested as of the Form 3 date.

What restricted share units (RSUs) does Qin Lihong hold in NIO (NIO)?

The Form 3 reports multiple restricted share unit grants tied to NIO Class A ordinary shares. Each RSU grant has no expiration date and represents a contingent right to receive shares, with vesting scheduled on 06/01/2026 and additional dates from 09/01/2026 through 09/01/2029.

Does Qin Lihong’s NIO (NIO) Form 3 show any recent share purchases or sales?

The Form 3 does not report any purchases or sales of NIO securities. All entries are classified as holdings, with transaction codes marked as unknown and transaction counts for buys and sells recorded as zero, indicating a disclosure of existing positions rather than new trading activity.