Howden Stephen J 4

What Happened

• Stephen J. Howden, Chief Financial Officer of IHS Holding Ltd (IHS), received a grant of 40,206 restricted stock units (RSUs) reported on 2026-03-26. The RSUs were recorded as an acquisition at $0.00 (an award/grant), meaning no cash was paid for the award at grant.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-03-26; Filing date: 2026-03-27 (timely filing).
• Security: 40,206 RSUs (derivative award); Reported acquisition price: $0.00.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not reported on this Form 4.
• Footnotes: F1 — Each RSU entitles the holder to one ordinary share upon settlement. F2 — Vesting: three equal installments on March 26, 2027; March 26, 2028; March 26, 2029.
• No indication of a sale, purchase on market, tax withholding, or 10b5-1 plan in the filing.

Context

• RSUs are a deferred-compensation award (a contingent right to receive shares) and do not represent immediate share ownership until they vest and are settled. This grant is a compensation/retention event rather than a buy or sell that signals immediate market action.