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Yalla Group (NYSE: YALA) COO details sizeable share and option stakes

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Yalla Group Ltd chief operating officer Xu Jianfeng has filed an initial statement of beneficial ownership, detailing both share holdings and stock options in the company’s Class A ordinary shares.

He holds 200,000 Class A shares directly and 7,366,326 Class A shares indirectly through WindBell Limited, an entity ultimately controlled by a trust for him and his family, over which he can direct voting and disposition. In addition, he holds employee stock options to acquire 2,770,000 Class A shares at an exercise price of $0.22 per share expiring on June 30, 2029, all of which are fully vested and exercisable. He also has options over 1,600,000 shares at $0.22 expiring on August 1, 2034 and 1,000,000 shares at $0.22 expiring on December 18, 2035, with each of these grants vesting 25% on August 1, 2025 and December 18, 2026 respectively, and 25% on each of the next three anniversaries, subject to his continued service.

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Insider Xu Jianfeng
Role Chief Operating Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
holding Employee Stock Option (Right to buy) -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option (Right to buy) -- -- --
holding Employee Stock Option (Right to buy) -- -- --
holding Class A Ordinary Share -- -- --
holding Class A Ordinary Share -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Employee Stock Option (Right to buy) — 2,770,000 shares (Direct); Class A Ordinary Share — 7,366,326 shares (Indirect, See Footnote); Class A Ordinary Share — 200,000 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. These shares are held by WindBell Limited, which is ultimately controlled by a trust of which the Reporting Person is the settlor and the Reporting Person and his family members are beneficiaries. Under the terms of this trust, the Reporting Person has the power to direct the trustee with respect to the retention or disposal of, and the exercise of any voting and other rights attached to, the shares held by WindBell Limited. All of the shares subject to the option are fully vested and exercisable as of the date hereof. 25% of the shares subject to the option shall vest on August 1, 2025, and an additional 25% shall vest on each anniversary thereof for the next three consecutive years, subject to the Reporting Person continuing as a service provider through each such date. 25% of the shares subject to the option shall vest on December 18, 2026, and an additional 25% shall vest on each anniversary thereof for the next three consecutive years, subject to the Reporting Person continuing as a service provider through each such date.
SEC Form 3
FORM 3UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Xu Jianfeng

(Last)(First)(Middle)
#226, BUILDING 16, DUBAI INTERNET CITY,
PO BOX 501913

(Street)
DUBAI501913

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/18/2026
3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Yalla Group Ltd [ YALA ]
3a. Foreign Trading Symbol
5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Operating Officer
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4) 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4) 3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Class A Ordinary Share7,366,326ISee Footnote(1)
Class A Ordinary Share200,000D
Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Employee Stock Option (Right to buy)06/30/2021(2)06/30/2029Class A Ordinary Share2,770,000$0.22D
Employee Stock Option (Right to buy)08/01/2025(3)08/01/2034Class A Ordinary Share1,600,000$0.22D
Employee Stock Option (Right to buy)12/18/2026(4)12/18/2035Class A Ordinary Share1,000,000$0.22D
Explanation of Responses:
1. These shares are held by WindBell Limited, which is ultimately controlled by a trust of which the Reporting Person is the settlor and the Reporting Person and his family members are beneficiaries. Under the terms of this trust, the Reporting Person has the power to direct the trustee with respect to the retention or disposal of, and the exercise of any voting and other rights attached to, the shares held by WindBell Limited.
2. All of the shares subject to the option are fully vested and exercisable as of the date hereof.
3. 25% of the shares subject to the option shall vest on August 1, 2025, and an additional 25% shall vest on each anniversary thereof for the next three consecutive years, subject to the Reporting Person continuing as a service provider through each such date.
4. 25% of the shares subject to the option shall vest on December 18, 2026, and an additional 25% shall vest on each anniversary thereof for the next three consecutive years, subject to the Reporting Person continuing as a service provider through each such date.
/Jianfeng Xu03/18/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

FAQ

What does Xu Jianfeng’s Form 3 for Yalla Group (YALA) show?

The Form 3 shows Xu Jianfeng’s existing ownership in Yalla Group, including direct and indirect Class A share holdings and several employee stock option grants, providing a baseline view of his equity position as chief operating officer.

How many Yalla Group (YALA) shares does Xu Jianfeng hold directly and indirectly?

Xu Jianfeng holds 200,000 Yalla Group Class A ordinary shares directly and 7,366,326 Class A shares indirectly through WindBell Limited, a trust-controlled entity where he can direct voting and disposal decisions for the shares held.

What stock options does Xu Jianfeng report in Yalla Group (YALA)?

He reports three employee stock option grants, each with a $0.22 exercise price, covering 2,770,000, 1,600,000 and 1,000,000 underlying Class A shares, with expirations in 2029, 2034 and 2035, reflecting significant long-term equity incentives.

Are Xu Jianfeng’s Yalla (YALA) stock options currently vested?

All shares under the 2,770,000-share option are fully vested and exercisable now. The 1,600,000 and 1,000,000-share options vest 25% on August 1, 2025 and December 18, 2026 respectively, then 25% annually for three years if he continues service.

How is the indirect ownership in Yalla Group (YALA) structured for Xu Jianfeng?

The 7,366,326 indirectly held shares are owned by WindBell Limited, controlled by a trust where Xu Jianfeng is settlor and beneficiary. He can instruct the trustee on retaining, disposing of, and voting those shares, giving him effective control over them.