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PayPay (PAYP) officer exercises options for 5,000 shares at $8.30

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PayPay Corp officer Sode Masanori exercised stock options to acquire 5,000 Common Shares on May 12, 2026. The options were exercised at an exercise price equivalent to $8.30 per Common Share, based on a JPY 1,300 price converted using a stated exchange rate. Following the transaction, Sode directly holds 15,278.4 Common Shares. The exercised options relate to awards where each option is exercisable for 200 Common Shares, and the underlying Common Shares are represented by American Depositary Shares on a one-for-one basis.

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Insider Sode Masanori
Role See Remarks
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Stock Options (Right to Buy) 25 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Shares 5,000 $8.30 $42K
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Options (Right to Buy) — 50 shares (Direct, null); Common Shares — 15,278.4 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The Common Shares are represented by American Depositary Shares (ADS). The Common Shares received upon exercise of any Stock Options will be converted into ADSs on a one-for-one basis. The exercise price is denominated in Japanese Yen. For purposes of calculating the dollar denominated exercise price per Common Share, the exercise price of JPY 1,300 per Common Share has been converted to U.S. Dollars at the exchange rate of JPY 156.6400= US$1.00, which was the foreign exchange rate on May 8, 2026, as reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve in its weekly release on May 11, 2026. The exercise price is the actual Japanese Yen amount regardless of the exchange rate on the date of exercise. 50 options to vest in two equal annual installments on April 1, 2027, and April 1, 2028. The Form 3 filed on March 18, 2026, reflected the vesting terms relating to the number of shares underlying such options, with each option exercisable for 200 Common Shares. Reflects awards of stock options, with each option exercisable for 200 Common Shares.
Common Shares acquired 5,000 shares Shares received from option exercise on May 12, 2026
Exercise price per share (USD equivalent) $8.30/share Converted from JPY 1,300 using stated FX rate
Shares owned after transaction 15,278.4 shares Direct Common Share holdings after May 12, 2026
Options exercised 25 options Each option exercisable for 200 Common Shares
Options outstanding after transaction 50 options Reported total stock options following transaction
Exercise price (JPY) JPY 1,300 per share Base currency exercise price for Common Shares
FX rate used for conversion JPY 156.6400 = US$1.00 Foreign exchange rate cited from May 8, 2026
Option vesting dates April 1, 2027 and April 1, 2028 Two equal annual installments for 50 options
American Depositary Shares (ADS) financial
"The Common Shares are represented by American Depositary Shares (ADS)."
American depositary shares (ADS) are a way for investors in the United States to buy shares of foreign companies without dealing with the complexities of international markets. They represent ownership in a foreign company's stock and are traded on U.S. exchanges, making it easier and more convenient for Americans to invest internationally. ADSs allow investors to diversify their portfolios with foreign companies while using familiar trading platforms.
exercise price financial
"The exercise price is denominated in Japanese Yen."
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
stock options financial
"Reflects awards of stock options, with each option exercisable for 200 Common Shares."
Stock options are agreements that give a person the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. They are often used as a reward or incentive, similar to a coupon that can be used later if the stock price rises, allowing the holder to make a profit.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
vesting financial
"50 options to vest in two equal annual installments on April 1, 2027, and April 1, 2028."
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
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*
Sode Masanori

(Last)(First)(Middle)
YOTSUYA TOWER 1-6-1 YOTSUYA, SHINJUKU-KU

(Street)
TOKYOJAPAN160-0004

(City)(State)(Zip)

JAPAN

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PayPay Corp [ PAYP ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
See Remarks
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/12/2026
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
Common Shares(1)05/12/2026M5,000A$8.3(2)15,278.4D
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
Stock Options (Right to Buy)$8.3(2)05/12/2026M25 (3)03/31/2033Common Shares(1)5,000(4)$050(3)D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The Common Shares are represented by American Depositary Shares (ADS). The Common Shares received upon exercise of any Stock Options will be converted into ADSs on a one-for-one basis.
2. The exercise price is denominated in Japanese Yen. For purposes of calculating the dollar denominated exercise price per Common Share, the exercise price of JPY 1,300 per Common Share has been converted to U.S. Dollars at the exchange rate of JPY 156.6400= US$1.00, which was the foreign exchange rate on May 8, 2026, as reported by the U.S. Federal Reserve in its weekly release on May 11, 2026. The exercise price is the actual Japanese Yen amount regardless of the exchange rate on the date of exercise.
3. 50 options to vest in two equal annual installments on April 1, 2027, and April 1, 2028. The Form 3 filed on March 18, 2026, reflected the vesting terms relating to the number of shares underlying such options, with each option exercisable for 200 Common Shares.
4. Reflects awards of stock options, with each option exercisable for 200 Common Shares.
Remarks:
Title: Managing Corporate Officer, CAO and CHRO. Due to the Issuer's status as a foreign private issuer pursuant to Rule 3a12-3(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Act"), the reporting person's transactions in the Issuer's equity securities are exempt from Sections 16(b) and 16(c) of the Act.
/s/Yuh Sarah Steele, as Attorney-in -Fact05/13/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did PayPay (PAYP) officer Sode Masanori report in this Form 4?

Sode Masanori reported exercising stock options to acquire 5,000 Common Shares of PayPay Corp. These shares came from options where each contract covers 200 shares, increasing his direct equity stake in the company.

At what price were the PayPay (PAYP) stock options exercised?

The options were exercised at an exercise price equivalent to $8.30 per Common Share. This amount reflects a JPY 1,300 exercise price converted using a specified foreign exchange rate from the U.S. Federal Reserve.

How many PayPay (PAYP) shares does Sode Masanori hold after this transaction?

After exercising options, Sode Masanori directly holds 15,278.4 Common Shares of PayPay Corp. This figure reflects his updated ownership position immediately following the reported May 12, 2026 transactions.

How many PayPay (PAYP) stock options were involved in the exercise?

The filing shows an exercise of 25 stock options, with each option exercisable for 200 Common Shares. This produced the 5,000 Common Shares acquired in the non-derivative transaction reported for May 12, 2026.

How are PayPay (PAYP) Common Shares represented in the U.S. market?

PayPay Corp’s Common Shares are represented by American Depositary Shares (ADS). The Common Shares received upon option exercise are converted into ADSs on a one-for-one basis, according to the filing’s footnote disclosure.

What are the vesting terms for the remaining PayPay (PAYP) stock options?

The filing notes 50 stock options vest in two equal annual installments on April 1, 2027, and April 1, 2028. Each option is exercisable for 200 Common Shares, reflecting previously disclosed vesting terms.