American Airlines COO reports tax-share withholding

American Airlines Group Inc. executive David Seymour reported a routine share disposition related to taxes.

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American Airlines Group Inc. executive David Seymour reported a routine share disposition related to taxes. On May 2, 2026, the company withheld 40,865 shares of common stock at $11.84 per share to cover withholding taxes when his restricted stock units vested. This was not an open-market sale. After the tax-withholding transaction, Seymour directly held 1,094,832 common shares, indicating he retains a substantial ownership position in the company.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise Price or Tax Liability: 40,865 shares

Exercise Price or Tax Liability 1 txn

Insider Seymour David

Role EVP Chief Operating Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	40,865	$11.84	$484K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,094,832 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

F1. Shares withheld by the issuer to cover applicable withholding taxes related to the vesting of restricted stock units

Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 40,865 shares Withholding price per share: $11.84 per share Shares held after transaction: 1,094,832 shares

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Shares withheld for taxes 40,865 shares Withheld on May 2, 2026 for RSU tax obligations

Withholding price per share $11.84 per share Value used for tax-withholding disposition

Shares held after transaction 1,094,832 shares Direct common stock ownership following tax withholding

Key Terms

restricted stock units, withholding taxes, Form 4

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restricted stock units financial

"withholding taxes related to the vesting of restricted stock units"

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.

withholding taxes financial

"Shares withheld by the issuer to cover applicable withholding taxes"

Withholding taxes are amounts a payer or government takes out of payments — such as wages, interest, or dividends — before the recipient gets the money, functioning like a cashier keeping part of a bill to pay taxes on your behalf. For investors this matters because it reduces the cash they actually receive, affects net returns and yield calculations, and may require additional paperwork or treaty claims to recover or offset the withheld amount against final tax bills.

Form 4 regulatory

"What does transaction code "F" mean in David Seymour’s American Airlines Form 4?"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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What insider transaction did American Airlines Group (AAL) report for David Seymour?

American Airlines reported that EVP and Chief Operating Officer David Seymour had 40,865 shares withheld to cover taxes on vested restricted stock units. This tax-withholding disposition was recorded at $11.84 per share and did not involve an open-market stock sale.

Was David Seymour’s AAL transaction an open-market sale of shares?

No, the transaction was not an open-market sale. The 40,865 American Airlines shares were withheld by the company to cover applicable withholding taxes when Seymour’s restricted stock units vested, a standard compensation-related mechanism rather than a discretionary sale into the market.

How many American Airlines (AAL) shares were withheld for David Seymour’s taxes?

The company withheld 40,865 shares of American Airlines common stock from David Seymour. These shares were applied to satisfy withholding tax obligations tied to the vesting of restricted stock units, at a reported value of $11.84 per share for the disposition.

How many American Airlines (AAL) shares does David Seymour hold after this filing?

After the tax-withholding disposition, David Seymour directly holds 1,094,832 shares of American Airlines common stock. This figure reflects his remaining ownership position following the 40,865 shares withheld by the issuer to satisfy related tax obligations on restricted stock unit vesting.

What does transaction code "F" mean in David Seymour’s American Airlines Form 4?

Transaction code "F" on the Form 4 indicates shares were used to pay an exercise price or tax liability. In Seymour’s case, 40,865 shares were withheld by American Airlines to cover withholding taxes when his restricted stock units vested, not sold on the open market.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/04/2026 - 04:02 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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

OMB APPROVAL

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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^*

Seymour David

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC.

1 SKYVIEW DRIVE

(Street)

FORT WORTH

TEXAS

76155

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
American Airlines Group Inc. [ AAL ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/02/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/02/2026		F		40,865⁽¹⁾	D	$11.84	1,094,832	D

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares withheld by the issuer to cover applicable withholding taxes related to the vesting of restricted stock units

	Michelle Earley, with Power of Attorney	05/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR