Family-controlled entity of Sea (NYSE: SE) sells 272,390 Class A shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sea Ltd director David Y. Ma reported indirect open-market sales of Sea Class A ordinary shares by a BVI entity controlled by an immediate family member sharing his household. The entity sold a total of 272,390 shares on April 20–21, 2026 at prices around the high-$80s per share under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
After the reported sales, one indirect position shown holds 199,775 Class A ordinary shares, while a separate direct position shows 10,000 shares held. All reported transactions involve non-derivative shares, and no option exercises or derivative conversions appear in this filing.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 272,390 shares ($24,222,849)
Net Sell
7 txns
Insider
Ma David Y
Role
null
Sold
272,390 shs ($24.22M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class A ordinary shares | 28,348 | $87.16 | $2.47M |
| Sale | Class A ordinary shares | 49,672 | $88.09 | $4.38M |
| Sale | Class A ordinary shares | 24,560 | $89.13 | $2.19M |
| Sale | Class A ordinary shares | 1,411 | $89.74 | $127K |
| Sale | Class A ordinary shares | 128,226 | $89.28 | $11.45M |
| Sale | Class A ordinary shares | 40,173 | $89.93 | $3.61M |
| holding | Class A ordinary shares | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A ordinary shares — 275,418 shares (Indirect, By BVI entity);
Class A ordinary shares — 10,000 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The shares were sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by a BVI entity controlled by an immediate family member sharing the same household as the Reporting Person on December 12, 2025. Represents the weighted average price of shares sold at prices that ranged from $88.61 to $89.60. 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 $89.61 to $90.51. Represents the weighted average price of shares sold at prices that ranged from $86.67 to $87.66. Represents the weighted average price of shares sold at prices that ranged from $87.67 to $88.66. Represents the weighted average price of shares sold at prices that ranged from $88.67 to $89.66. Represents the weighted average price of shares sold at prices that ranged from $89.68 to $89.83.
Key Figures
Total shares sold: 272,390 shares
Sale price example: $89.93 per share
Sale price example: $88.09 per share
+3 more
6 metrics
Total shares sold
272,390 shares
Net open-market sales on April 20–21, 2026
Sale price example
$89.93 per share
Weighted average sale price for 40,173 shares on April 20, 2026
Sale price example
$88.09 per share
Weighted average sale price for 49,672 shares on April 21, 2026
Indirect holdings after sales
199,775 shares
Class A ordinary shares held indirectly through BVI entity after reported transactions
Direct holdings snapshot
10,000 shares
Class A ordinary shares held directly as of April 20, 2026 entry
Number of sale transactions
6 sales
Non-derivative open-market sale entries across April 20–21, 2026
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, weighted average price, Class A ordinary shares, open-market sale, +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.
weighted average price financial
"Represents the weighted average price of shares sold at prices that ranged from..."
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.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: open-market sale"
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
"ownership_type: indirect, nature_of_ownership: By BVI entity"
FAQ
What insider transactions did Sea (SE) report for David Y. Ma?
Sea reported that a BVI entity associated with director David Y. Ma sold 272,390 Class A ordinary shares. The sales occurred over two days in open-market transactions, reflecting indirect ownership rather than trades executed directly in Ma’s personal account.
Were the Sea (SE) insider sales made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
Yes. The filing states the shares were sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the BVI entity on December 12, 2025. Such plans pre-schedule trades, indicating the timing was established in advance rather than chosen opportunistically.
Were any derivatives or stock options involved in this Sea (SE) Form 4?
No. All reported transactions involve non-derivative Class A ordinary shares, coded as open-market sales. The derivative summary is empty, indicating no stock options, warrants, or other derivative securities were exercised or converted in these transactions.