ZTO Express (NYSE: ZTO) VP details initial equity and option holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. executive Zhang Jianfeng, VP of Public Relations, has reported existing equity interests on a Form 3. He holds options to acquire 12,000 Class A ordinary shares at $21.88 per share, expiring on March 22, 2034, which were granted on March 22, 2024 and vest in equal installments over three years. He also directly holds 8,660 American depositary shares, each representing one Class A ordinary share. This filing lists current holdings rather than new market transactions.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED 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^*

Zhang Jianfeng

(Last) (First) (Middle)

BUILDING ONE, NO. 1685 HUAZHI ROAD

(Street)

SHANGHAI F4 201708

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/16/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. [ ZTO ]

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	VP of Public Relations

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
American depositary shares(1)	8,660	D

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 Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Options (right to buy)	(2)	03/22/2034	Class A ordinary shares	12,000	$21.88	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each represents one Class A ordinary share.

2. These options were granted on March 22, 2024 and vest in equal installments over a three-year period.

	/s/ Jianfeng Zhang	03/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider position does Zhang Jianfeng report at ZTO (ZTO) on this Form 3?

Zhang Jianfeng, VP of Public Relations at ZTO Express, reports existing equity interests. He holds stock options and American depositary shares, establishing his initial ownership position as a company insider without indicating any recent buy or sell transactions.

How many stock options does Zhang Jianfeng hold in ZTO Express (ZTO)?

He holds options over 12,000 Class A ordinary shares with an exercise price of $21.88. These options were granted on March 22, 2024 and vest in equal installments over three years, expiring on March 22, 2034 if not exercised earlier.

What does each ZTO Express (ZTO) American depositary share represent in this filing?

Each American depositary share reported by Zhang Jianfeng represents one Class A ordinary share. He directly holds 8,660 ADSs, giving him exposure to the company’s Class A equity through these depositary receipts rather than through ordinary shares directly.

Did Zhang Jianfeng buy or sell ZTO (ZTO) shares in this Form 3 filing?

The Form 3 lists holdings only and does not show any recent purchases or sales. It discloses his existing stock options and American depositary shares as of the reporting date, serving as an initial ownership snapshot for regulatory purposes.

What are the key terms of Zhang Jianfeng’s ZTO Express (ZTO) stock options?

His options cover 12,000 Class A ordinary shares at an exercise price of $21.88 per share. They were granted on March 22, 2024, vest in equal installments over three years, and expire on March 22, 2034 if unexercised.