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Amer Sports (NYSE: AS) CEO exercises RSUs and gains new equity grant

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Amer Sports, Inc. CEO Zheng Jie reported compensation-related equity movements rather than open-market trades. On April 1, 2026, he exercised 18,734 restricted stock units into the same number of Ordinary Shares, each RSU representing a right to one share.

He also received a new grant of 94,064 restricted stock units under the 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which are scheduled to vest in generally equal installments over three years from the grant date. Following the transactions, he directly holds 1,229,035 Ordinary Shares.

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Insider Zheng Jie (James)
Role Chief Executive Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 18,734 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 94,064 $0.00 --
Exercise Ordinary Shares 18,734 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 37,467 shares (Direct); Ordinary Shares — 1,229,035 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one Ordinary Share of Amer Sports, Inc. Reflects restricted stock units granted under the Amer Sports, Inc. 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "2024 Omnibus Plan") on April 1, 2025, which are scheduled to vest in generally equal installments on the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to the terms of the 2024 Omnibus Plan and the applicable award agreement. Reflects restricted stock units granted under the 2024 Omnibus Plan granted on April 1, 2026, which are scheduled to vest in generally equal installments on the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to the terms of the 2024 Omnibus Plan and the applicable award agreement.
RSUs exercised 18,734 units Restricted stock units converted into Ordinary Shares on April 1, 2026
New RSU grant 94,064 units Grant under 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan on April 1, 2026
Shares held after transactions 1,229,035 shares Direct Ordinary Share ownership following April 1, 2026 transactions
RSU-to-share ratio 1:1 Each restricted stock unit represents a right to one Ordinary Share
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one Ordinary Share"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"Reflects restricted stock units granted under the Amer Sports, Inc. 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan"
grant date financial
"scheduled to vest in generally equal installments on the first three anniversaries of the grant date"
The grant date is the day a company formally gives an employee or contractor the right to receive stock-based compensation, such as stock options or restricted shares. It matters to investors because it fixes key terms—like the price, the start of the ownership clock, and when the award will affect the company’s financial statements and share count—so it can influence dilution, reported expenses, and potential future selling pressure.
vest financial
"scheduled to vest in generally equal installments on the first three anniversaries of the grant date"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
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
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
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*
Zheng Jie (James)

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O AMER SPORTS, INC.
149 FIFTH AVENUE, 13TH FLOOR

(Street)
NEW YORK NEW YORK 10010

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Amer Sports, Inc. [ AS ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Executive Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026
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
Ordinary Shares04/01/2026M18,734A(1)1,229,035D
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
Restricted Stock Units(1)04/01/2026M18,734 (2) (2)Ordinary Shares18,734$037,467D
Restricted Stock Units(1)04/01/2026A94,064 (3) (3)Ordinary Shares94,064$094,064D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one Ordinary Share of Amer Sports, Inc.
2. Reflects restricted stock units granted under the Amer Sports, Inc. 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "2024 Omnibus Plan") on April 1, 2025, which are scheduled to vest in generally equal installments on the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to the terms of the 2024 Omnibus Plan and the applicable award agreement.
3. Reflects restricted stock units granted under the 2024 Omnibus Plan granted on April 1, 2026, which are scheduled to vest in generally equal installments on the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to the terms of the 2024 Omnibus Plan and the applicable award agreement.
Remarks:
/s/ Sara Bucholtz, as attorney-in-fact04/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did Amer Sports (AS) CEO report on April 1, 2026?

Amer Sports CEO Zheng Jie reported exercising 18,734 restricted stock units into Ordinary Shares and receiving a new grant of 94,064 restricted stock units. These are compensation-related equity changes, not open-market purchases or sales of Amer Sports stock.

How many Amer Sports shares does the CEO hold after this Form 4 filing?

After the reported transactions, CEO Zheng Jie directly holds 1,229,035 Ordinary Shares of Amer Sports. This figure reflects his direct ownership position as reported in the Form 4 and provides context for the scale of the compensation-related equity changes.

What did the Amer Sports CEO’s RSU exercise involve in this Form 4?

The filing shows Zheng Jie exercised 18,734 restricted stock units, converting them into 18,734 Amer Sports Ordinary Shares at a stated price of $0.00. Each restricted stock unit represented a contingent right to receive one Ordinary Share of the company.

What new restricted stock unit award did Amer Sports grant its CEO?

Amer Sports granted CEO Zheng Jie 94,064 restricted stock units under its 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan. According to the filing, these RSUs are scheduled to vest in generally equal installments on the first three anniversaries of the April 1, 2026 grant date.

How do the Amer Sports CEO’s RSUs vest under the 2024 Omnibus Plan?

Restricted stock units granted to Zheng Jie under the 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan generally vest in equal installments over three years. The filing notes that the 2026 grant vests on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to plan and award terms.