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Sea Ltd (SE) CFO sells 20,000 shares under preset plan

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Sea Ltd (ticker SE) reported that its CFO, Hou Tianyu, through a BVI entity he controls, sold a total of 20,000 Class A ordinary shares on August 17, 2026, in open-market or private transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

The sales were executed in three tranches: 14,289 shares at a weighted average price within a range of $119.16–$120.155, 5,611 shares at a weighted average price within $120.16–$121.05, and 100 shares at a weighted average price within $121.19–$121.24. Following these transactions, Hou reported 2,383,015 Class A ordinary shares held directly.

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Insider Hou Tianyu
Role CFO
Sold 20,000 shs ($2.40M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Class A ordinary shares F1, F2 14,289 $119.78 $1.71M
Sale Class A ordinary shares F1, F3 5,611 $120.41 $676K
Sale Class A ordinary shares F1, F4 100 $121.24 $12K
holding Class A ordinary shares -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A ordinary shares — 20,000 shares (Indirect, By BVI entity); Class A ordinary shares — 2,383,015 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (4)
  1. F1. 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. F2. Represents the weighted average price of shares sold at prices that ranged from $119.16 to $120.155. 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.
  3. F3. Represents the weighted average price of shares sold at prices that ranged from $120.16 to $121.05.
  4. F4. Represents the weighted average price of shares sold at prices that ranged from $121.19 to $121.24.
Shares sold (tranche 1) 14,289 shares Class A ordinary shares sold on August 17, 2026 via BVI entity
Shares sold (tranche 2) 5,611 shares Class A ordinary shares sold on August 17, 2026 via BVI entity
Shares sold (tranche 3) 100 shares Class A ordinary shares sold on August 17, 2026 via BVI entity
Total shares sold 20,000 shares Net sell volume across three transactions on August 17, 2026
Price range (tranche 1) $119.16–$120.155 Range for weighted average sale price, first transaction
Price range (tranche 2) $120.16–$121.05 Range for weighted average sale price, second transaction
Price range (tranche 3) $121.19–$121.24 Range for weighted average sale price, third transaction
Direct holdings after transaction 2,383,015 shares Class A ordinary shares held directly by Hou Tianyu after August 17, 2026
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The shares were sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted"
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"
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.
BVI entity other
"adopted by a BVI entity controlled by the Reporting Person"

FAQ

What insider transaction did Sea Ltd (SE) disclose for CFO Hou Tianyu on August 17, 2026?
Sea Ltd disclosed that CFO Hou Tianyu, via a controlled BVI entity, sold 20,000 Class A ordinary shares on August 17, 2026. The sales were reported as open-market or private transactions under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

At what prices were the Sea Ltd (SE) shares sold in Hou Tianyu’s August 17, 2026 Form 4?
The reported sales used weighted average prices across ranges: $119.16–$120.155, $120.16–$121.05, and $121.19–$121.24. The filer undertook to provide detailed per-price-share breakdowns to the SEC, issuer, or shareholders on request.

How many Sea Ltd (SE) shares did CFO Hou Tianyu hold after the reported August 17, 2026 sales?
After the reported transactions, CFO Hou Tianyu reported holding 2,383,015 Class A ordinary shares directly. The 20,000 shares sold were held indirectly through a BVI entity, separate from this disclosed direct holding position.

Were the August 17, 2026 insider sales of Sea Ltd (SE) shares made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The filing states the shares were sold under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by a BVI entity controlled by Hou Tianyu on March 19, 2026. This plan-based structure pre-arranges trading independent of later market conditions.

Did CFO Hou Tianyu sell Sea Ltd (SE) shares directly or through an entity on August 17, 2026?
The 20,000 shares sold on August 17, 2026 were held indirectly, reported as owned "By BVI entity" controlled by Hou Tianyu. His separate 2,383,015-share position is reported as directly held after these transactions.

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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)
08/17/2026		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 shares08/17/2026S14,289(1)D$119.78(2)25,711IBy BVI entity
Class A ordinary shares08/17/2026S5,611(1)D$120.41(3)20,100IBy BVI entity
Class A ordinary shares08/17/2026S100(1)D$121.24(4)20,000IBy BVI entity
Class A ordinary shares2,383,015D
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 $119.16 to $120.155. 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.
3. Represents the weighted average price of shares sold at prices that ranged from $120.16 to $121.05.
4. Represents the weighted average price of shares sold at prices that ranged from $121.19 to $121.24.
/s/ Emily Tan, attorney-in-fact for Tianyu Hou08/19/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR