Jumia Technologies (JMIA) CEO reports VRSU awards and ADS stake
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
3
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Jumia Technologies AG Chief Executive Officer Francis Michel Daniel Dufay filed an initial Form 3 reporting his existing equity interests in the company. He holds 255,425 American Depositary Shares (ADS), with each ADS representing two ordinary shares. He also holds several tranches of Virtual Restricted Stock Units (VRSUs) linked to ordinary shares, granted under the company’s 2021, 2023 and 2025 Virtual Restricted Stock Unit Programs. These VRSUs are subject to performance criteria and vest on various dates between December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2029. Depending on conditions and company choice, each VRSU may be settled in cash based on the average ADS closing price over a short period after specific financial reports, or converted into one ordinary share if settled in equity.
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Insider Trade Summary
8 transactions reported
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8 txns
Insider
Dufay Francis Michel Daniel
Role
Chief Executive Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| holding | Virtual Restricted Stock Units (VRSU) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Virtual Restricted Stock Units (VRSU) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Virtual Restricted Stock Units (VRSU) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Virtual Restricted Stock Units (VRSU) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Virtual Restricted Stock Units (VRSU) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Virtual Restricted Stock Units (VRSU) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Virtual Restricted Stock Units (VRSU) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | American Depositary Shares (ADS) | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Virtual Restricted Stock Units (VRSU) — 132,000 shares (Direct);
American Depositary Shares (ADS) — 255,425 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each ADS represents 2 ordinary shares of Jumia Technologies AG (the "Company"). The VRSUs were granted pursuant to the Virtual Restricted Stock Unit Program 2021, are subject to certain performance criteria over the applicable performance period, and will vest on December 31, 2026. They do not have an expiration date. The VRSUs were granted pursuant to the Virtual Restricted Stock Unit Program 2023, are subject to certain performance criteria over the applicable performance period. The VRSUs vested on December 31, 2025. They do not have an expiration date. The VRSUs were granted pursuant to the Virtual Restricted Stock Unit Program 2023, are subject to certain performance criteria over the applicable performance period, and will vest on December 31, 2027. They do not have an expiration date. The VRSUs were granted pursuant to the Virtual Restricted Stock Unit Program 2023, are subject to certain performance criteria over the applicable performance period, and will vest on December 31, 2026. They do not have an expiration date. The VRSUs were granted pursuant to the Virtual Restricted Stock Unit Program 2023, are subject to certain performance criteria over the applicable performance period, and will vest on December 31, 2028. They do not have an expiration date. The VRSUs were granted pursuant to the Virtual Restricted Stock Unit Program 2025, are subject to certain performance criteria over the applicable performance period, and will vest on December 31, 2027. They do not have an expiration date. The VRSUs were granted pursuant to the Virtual Restricted Stock Unit Program 2025, are subject to certain performance criteria over the applicable performance period, and will vest on December 31, 2029. They do not have an expiration date. In the case of VRSUs granted pursuant to the Virtual Restricted Stock Unit Program 2021, subject to certain conditions, each VRSU entitles the holder to receive a cash payment equal to the average of the closing price of the ADSs on the first five trading days after the publication by the Company of the later of its last half-year report or its year-end report. In the case of VRSUs granted pursuant to the Virtual Restricted Stock Unit Program 2023 and Virtual Restricted Stock Unit Program 2025, subject to certain conditions, each VRSU entitles the holder to receive a cash payment equal to the average of the closing price of the ADSs on the first five trading days after the publication by the Company of its last quarterly financial results. In each case, the Company is entitled, at its sole discretion, to settle the VRSUs either in cash or in equity. If the VRSUs are settled in equity, each VRSU would be converted into one ordinary share of the Company.
FAQ
What does Jumia (JMIA) CEO Francis Dufay disclose in this Form 3?
He reports holding 255,425 American Depositary Shares and multiple Virtual Restricted Stock Units tied to Jumia ordinary shares. These positions reflect his existing equity-based interests as Chief Executive Officer, rather than new market purchases or sales.
How many Jumia ADSs does the CEO hold according to this Form 3?
The filing shows Francis Dufay holding 255,425 American Depositary Shares in Jumia Technologies AG. Each ADS represents two ordinary shares, giving him a substantial direct economic interest aligned with the company’s long-term performance.
What are the key features of Jumia (JMIA) Virtual Restricted Stock Units reported?
The Virtual Restricted Stock Units are granted under Jumia’s 2021, 2023 and 2025 programs. They are subject to performance criteria over defined periods, have no expiration date, and vest on various future dates, creating long-term performance-based incentives for the CEO.
When do the Jumia CEO’s VRSU awards vest under this disclosure?
Different VRSU tranches vest on specific dates, including December 31, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029. This staggered vesting schedule ties compensation to multi-year performance and ongoing leadership continuity at Jumia Technologies AG.
How can Jumia settle the CEO’s Virtual Restricted Stock Units?
For each VRSU, Jumia may choose to settle in cash or equity if conditions are met. Cash payments are based on the average ADS closing price after certain financial reports, or one ordinary share may be delivered per VRSU if settled in equity.
How is the VRSU payout value determined for Jumia (JMIA) awards?
For the 2021 program, each VRSU references the average ADS closing price after the later of the half-year or year-end report. For the 2023 and 2025 programs, value uses the average ADS price after the last quarterly results publication.
Does this Jumia Form 3 show any insider buying or selling activity?
No explicit buying or selling transactions are reported; entries are classified as holdings with unknown transaction codes. The Form 3 serves as an initial statement of beneficial ownership, listing the CEO’s existing ADS and VRSU positions.