Yalla Group (NYSE: YALA) CFO details share and option holdings in Form 3

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Yalla Group Ltd executive Hu Yang, the Chief Financial Officer, reports his initial beneficial ownership in a Form 3. He holds 15,973 Class A ordinary shares directly. He also reports employee stock options covering 400,000 Class A ordinary shares at an exercise price of $0.2200 per share, expiring on November 9, 2032, and additional options covering 150,000 Class A ordinary shares at the same exercise price, expiring on December 18, 2035. According to the footnotes, 50% of the 400,000-share option vests on November 1, 2025 and the remaining 50% on November 1, 2026, while the 150,000-share option vests 25% on December 18, 2026 and 25% on each of the next three anniversaries, in each case subject to his continued service.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Hu Yang

Role Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
holding	Employee Stock Option (Right to buy)	--	--	--
holding	Employee Stock Option (Right to buy)	--	--	--
holding	Class A Ordinary Share	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Employee Stock Option (Right to buy) — 400,000 shares (Direct); Class A Ordinary Share — 15,973 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. 50% of the shares subject to the option shall vest on November 1, 2025, and the remaining 50% shall vest on November 1, 2026, 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.

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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^*

Hu Yang

(Last) (First) (Middle)

#226, BUILDING 16, DUBAI INTERNET CITY,

PO BOX 501913

(Street)

DUBAI 501913

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Financial Officer

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)
Class A Ordinary Share	15,973	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
Employee Stock Option (Right to buy)	11/01/2025(1)	11/09/2032	Class A Ordinary Share	400,000	$0.22	D
Employee Stock Option (Right to buy)	12/18/2026(2)	12/18/2035	Class A Ordinary Share	150,000	$0.22	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 50% of the shares subject to the option shall vest on November 1, 2025, and the remaining 50% shall vest on November 1, 2026, subject to the Reporting Person continuing as a service provider through each such date.

2. 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.

	/s/ Yang Hu	03/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider holdings does Yalla Group (YALA) CFO Hu Yang report on this Form 3?

Hu Yang reports direct ownership of 15,973 Class A ordinary shares in Yalla Group. He also discloses employee stock options over 400,000 and 150,000 Class A ordinary shares, both with an exercise price of $0.2200 per share.

What are the key terms of Hu Yang’s 400,000-share stock option in Yalla Group (YALA)?

The 400,000-share option has an exercise price of $0.2200 per share and expires on November 9, 2032. Footnotes state 50% vests on November 1, 2025 and the remaining 50% on November 1, 2026, subject to continued service.

How does the 150,000-share option for Yalla Group (YALA) CFO Hu Yang vest?

The 150,000-share option vests 25% on December 18, 2026, then 25% on each of the next three anniversaries. Vesting each year depends on Hu Yang continuing as a service provider through the applicable vesting dates.

What exercise price applies to Hu Yang’s Yalla Group (YALA) employee stock options?

Both reported employee stock option grants carry an exercise price of $0.2200 per Class A ordinary share. One grant covers 400,000 shares and the other covers 150,000 shares, with different vesting schedules and expiration dates disclosed.

Are there any buy or sell transactions reported for Yalla Group (YALA) CFO Hu Yang in this Form 3?

No buy or sell transactions are reported; the entries are holdings only. The Form 3 discloses Hu Yang’s existing direct ownership of Class A ordinary shares and his outstanding employee stock options, rather than new purchases or sales.