Sea Ltd (NYSE: SE) COO-linked BVI entity sells 20,000 Class A shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sea Ltd director and COO Ye Gang reported indirect open-market sales of 20,000 Class A ordinary shares executed by a BVI entity he controls. The trades occurred on June 8–9, 2026 at weighted average prices generally in the mid-$80s per share, according to multiple price-range footnotes.
The filing notes these sales were made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the BVI entity on September 4, 2025, indicating the timing was set in advance. After these transactions, Ye Gang continues to hold 22,206,405 Class A ordinary shares directly and 130,000 Class A ordinary shares indirectly through the BVI entity.
Positive
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 20,000 shares ($1,683,583)
Net Sell
8 txns
Insider
Ye Gang
Role
COO
Sold
20,000 shs ($1.68M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class A ordinary shares | 2,393 | $82.90 | $198K |
| Sale | Class A ordinary shares | 2,954 | $83.76 | $247K |
| Sale | Class A ordinary shares | 4,310 | $84.73 | $365K |
| Sale | Class A ordinary shares | 343 | $85.46 | $29K |
| Sale | Class A ordinary shares | 7,385 | $84.17 | $622K |
| Sale | Class A ordinary shares | 2,515 | $84.74 | $213K |
| Sale | Class A ordinary shares | 100 | $85.61 | $9K |
| holding | Class A ordinary shares | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A ordinary shares — 137,607 shares (Indirect, By BVI entity);
Class A ordinary shares — 22,206,405 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The shares were sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by a BVI entity controlled by the Reporting Person on September 4, 2025. Represents the weighted average price of shares sold at prices that ranged from $83.56 to $84.55. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this Form 4. Represents the weighted average price of shares sold at prices that ranged from $84.56 to $85.07. Represents the weighted average price of shares sold at prices that ranged from $82.36 to $83.35. Represents the weighted average price of shares sold at prices that ranged from $83.36 to $84.35. Represents the weighted average price of shares sold at prices that ranged from $84.36 to $85.35. Represents the weighted average price of shares sold at prices that ranged from $85.39 to $85.50.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 20,000 shares
Price range footnote F2: $83.56–$84.55
Price range footnote F3: $84.56–$85.07
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6 metrics
Shares sold
20,000 shares
Net Class A ordinary shares sold in Form 4
Price range footnote F2
$83.56–$84.55
Weighted average sale price range cited in footnote
Price range footnote F3
$84.56–$85.07
Weighted average sale price range cited in footnote
Direct holdings
22,206,405 shares
Direct Class A ordinary share holdings as of June 8, 2026
Indirect holdings
130,000 shares
Indirect Class A ordinary shares held via BVI entity after trades
Trades under plan date
September 4, 2025
Adoption date of Rule 10b5-1 trading plan
Key Terms
Class A ordinary shares, Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, open-market sale, indirect ownership, +1 more
5 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The shares were sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by a BVI entity"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
open-market sale financial
"Each transaction is described as an open-market sale of non-derivative Class A ordinary shares"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
indirect ownership financial
"The filing classifies the trades as indirect ownership with nature of ownership “By BVI entity”"
weighted average price financial
"Footnotes state that figures represent the weighted average price of shares sold in specified ranges"
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Sea Ltd (SE) disclose for Ye Gang?
Sea Ltd disclosed that a BVI entity controlled by COO and director Ye Gang sold 20,000 Class A ordinary shares. These were indirect, open-market sales executed over two days under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
What does the holding entry in Ye Gang’s Sea Ltd (SE) Form 4 represent?
The holding entry shows 22,206,405 Class A ordinary shares with direct ownership as of June 8, 2026. This line reflects Ye Gang’s direct position and is separate from the smaller indirect position held and traded through the BVI entity.