Inspur Digital Enterprise Technology grants 26.8m share options to employees

Inspur Digital Enterprise Technology Limited announced a grant of 26,800,000 share options to 477 employees, comprising core key personnel within the group. The options, granted on December 18, 2025, allow grantees to subscribe for ordinary shares at an exercise price of HK$6.59 per share, the highest of the closing price, the five-day average closing price, and the nominal value. Each grantee must pay HK$1.00 upon acceptance.

The options are valid for 60 months, from December 18, 2025, to December 17, 2030, with vesting tied to performance targets. Batch 1 (40%) vests from December 18, 2027, to December 17, 2028; Batch 2 (30%) from December 18, 2028, to December 17, 2029; and Batch 3 (30%) from December 18, 2029, to December 17, 2030. Key company-level performance targets include net profit growth rates from 100% to 140% for the years 2026-2028, based on average net profit from 2022-2024, and return on equity (ROE) targets ranging from 15.7% to 16.1% for the same period.

Individual performance assessment targets also apply, requiring senior management to achieve "Excellent" or "Competent" ratings, while general management and core key staff must achieve "S, A, B+ or B" ratings. The options are designed to retain and reward employees, fostering commitment to the sustainable growth and long-term value of the company. None of the options were granted to directors, chief executives, or substantial shareholders.