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Sea Ltd (NYSE: SE) CFO trims stake via 5,000-share BVI entity sale

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sea Ltd CFO Hou Tianyu reported an insider transaction involving Class A ordinary shares. An entity indirectly owned by him sold 5,000 shares on July 1, 2026 in an open-market transaction at a weighted average price of $100.09, with individual prices ranging from $100.00 to $100.38. The sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by a BVI entity controlled by him. Following these transactions, he holds 2,428,015 shares directly and 15,000 shares indirectly, indicating this was a relatively small, pre-planned trim of his overall position.

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CFO’s 5,000-share sale is small, pre-planned, and routine.

The CFO of Sea Ltd, Hou Tianyu, oversaw the sale of 5,000 Class A shares at a weighted average of $100.09 per share. The sale was executed by a BVI entity he controls, not in his own name directly.

The transaction was carried out under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on March 19, 2026, which signals it was pre-scheduled rather than opportunistic. After the sale, he still directly owns 2,428,015 shares and indirectly owns 15,000 shares, so the sale represents a small fraction of his visible holdings.

This pattern is typical of routine diversification or liquidity management. The net effect is a modest reduction in exposure, with the pre-planned nature and large remaining stake suggesting limited informational value about Sea Ltd’s near-term outlook.

Insider Hou Tianyu
Role CFO
Sold 5,000 shs ($500K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Class A ordinary shares 5,000 $100.09 $500K
holding Class A ordinary shares -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A ordinary shares — 15,000 shares (Indirect, By BVI entity); Class A ordinary shares — 2,428,015 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The shares were sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by a BVI entity controlled by the Reporting Person on March 19, 2026. Represents the weighted average price of shares sold at prices that ranged from $100.00 to $100.38. 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.
Shares sold 5,000 shares Class A ordinary shares sold on July 1, 2026
Sale price $100.09 per share Weighted average sale price; range $100.00–$100.38
Direct holdings after 2,428,015 shares Direct Class A ordinary shares following transactions
Indirect holdings after 15,000 shares Indirect Class A ordinary shares via BVI entity after sale
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan financial
"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 $100.00 to $100.38"
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.
Class A ordinary shares financial
"security_title": "Class A ordinary shares""
Class A ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company that typically grants voting rights to shareholders, allowing them to have a say in important company decisions. They often come with priority in receiving dividends or profits, making them attractive to investors seeking influence and potential income. These shares help distinguish different levels of ownership and rights within a company's stock structure.
indirect ownership financial
"direct_or_indirect": "I", "nature_of_ownership": "By BVI entity""
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Sea Ltd (SE) CFO Hou Tianyu report?

Sea Ltd CFO Hou Tianyu reported an indirect sale of 5,000 Class A ordinary shares. The shares were sold on July 1, 2026 at a weighted average price of $100.09 per share through a BVI entity he controls.

At what price did the Sea Ltd (SE) insider shares sell on July 1, 2026?

The 5,000 Sea Ltd Class A shares sold at a weighted average price of $100.09. Individual sale prices ranged from $100.00 to $100.38, according to the Form 4 disclosure and related pricing footnote.

Was the Sea Ltd (SE) CFO’s share sale under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states the shares were sold under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. That plan was adopted by a BVI entity controlled by the CFO on March 19, 2026, indicating the trades were pre-scheduled.

How many Sea Ltd (SE) shares does CFO Hou Tianyu hold after this transaction?

After the reported sale, the CFO directly holds 2,428,015 Class A shares and indirectly holds 15,000 shares. These post-transaction balances show he retains a substantial equity position in Sea Ltd.

Was the Sea Ltd (SE) insider sale direct or through another entity?

The 5,000-share sale was executed indirectly through a BVI entity. The filing notes the BVI entity is controlled by the CFO, and the indirect holding is labeled as "By BVI entity" in the ownership description.

How significant is the 5,000-share sale relative to the Sea Ltd (SE) CFO’s holdings?

The CFO sold 5,000 shares while retaining 2,428,015 shares directly and 15,000 shares indirectly. This indicates the transaction is small relative to his overall disclosed holdings and appears consistent with routine portfolio management.
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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
X
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*
Hou Tianyu

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O 1 FUSIONOPOLIS PLACE,
#17-10, GALAXIS

(Street)
SINGAPORE138522

(City)(State)(Zip)

SINGAPORE

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Sea Ltd [ SE ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CFO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2026
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
Class A ordinary shares07/01/2026S5,000(1)D$100.09(2)15,000IBy BVI entity
Class A ordinary shares2,428,015D
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. The shares were sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by a BVI entity controlled by the Reporting Person on March 19, 2026.
2. Represents the weighted average price of shares sold at prices that ranged from $100.00 to $100.38. 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.
/s/ Emily Tan, attorney-in-fact for Tianyu Hou07/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)