ALK CFO reports RSU vesting and tax share withholding

Alaska Air Group EVP and CFO Shane R. Tackett reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and common shares.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Alaska Air Group EVP and CFO Shane R. Tackett reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and common shares. On February 11, 2026, 6,443 restricted stock units were converted into 6,443 shares of ALK common stock at an exercise price of $0, increasing his directly held common shares to 52,947.

On the same date, 2,536 common shares were automatically withheld at $57.50 per share to cover tax obligations from the RSU vesting, leaving 50,411 common shares held directly after this tax-withholding disposition. Tackett also has 2,806 common shares held indirectly through the Alaska Air Group Employee Stock Ownership 401(k) Plan Trust as of December 31, 2025.

Insider Trade Summary

6,443 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 4 txns

Insider TACKETT SHANE R

Role EVP AND CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS	6,443	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	COMMON STOCK	6,443	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	COMMON STOCK	2,536	$57.50	$146K
holding	COMMON STOCK	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS — 12,887 contracts (Direct); COMMON STOCK — 50,411 shares (Direct); COMMON STOCK — 2,806 shares (Indirect, ESOP TRUST)

Footnotes (4)

1. F1. Each restricted stock unit (RSUs) represents a contingent right to receive one share of ALK common stock.
2. F2. The shares withheld were an exempt disposition to the Issuer under Rule 16b-3(e) to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising out of the vesting of RSUs and settled with shares by the reporting person.
3. F3. Common shares held in the Alaska Air Group, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership 401(K) Plan Trust, as of 12/31/2025.
4. F4. The RSUs vesting were from a grant of 19,330 shares awarded on February 11, 2025, that vests in 1/3 increments over three years (2/11/2026, 2/11/2027, and 2/11/2028).

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What insider transaction did ALASKA AIR GROUP, INC. (ALK) report for Shane R. Tackett?

ALK reported that EVP and CFO Shane R. Tackett converted 6,443 restricted stock units into 6,443 common shares. This was part of a scheduled RSU vesting, not an open-market purchase, and reflects routine equity compensation activity disclosed for transparency to shareholders.

How many ALASKA AIR GROUP (ALK) shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4?

The filing shows 2,536 ALK common shares were withheld at $57.50 per share. These shares covered tax obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock units, representing an exempt disposition to the issuer rather than a discretionary sale in the open market.

How many ALASKA AIR GROUP (ALK) shares does Shane R. Tackett hold after the reported transactions?

After the transactions, Tackett directly holds 50,411 ALK common shares. In addition, 2,806 common shares are held indirectly through the Alaska Air Group Employee Stock Ownership 401(k) Plan Trust, providing a mix of direct and plan-based equity exposure to the company.

What are the details of the restricted stock units involved in this ALK Form 4?

The RSUs come from a grant of 19,330 units awarded on February 11, 2025, vesting in three equal installments. One-third, or 6,443 RSUs, vested on February 11, 2026, converting into common shares, with future installments scheduled for February 11, 2027 and February 11, 2028.

Was the ALK insider transaction a market sale or related to tax withholding?

The disposition in this Form 4 is related to tax withholding, not an ordinary market sale. Shares were withheld by the issuer under Rule 16b-3(e) to satisfy tax obligations from RSU vesting, a common administrative step for equity compensation recipients.

What role does Shane R. Tackett hold at ALASKA AIR GROUP, INC. (ALK)?

Shane R. Tackett serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at ALK. His Form 4 filing reflects equity awards and related tax-withholding transactions associated with this executive role, giving investors insight into his ongoing stock-based compensation.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/13/2026 - 06:27 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

TACKETT SHANE R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ALASKA AIR GROUP, INC.

19300 INTERNATIONAL BLVD

(Street)

SEATTLE WA 98188

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ALASKA AIR GROUP, INC. [ ALK ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP AND CFO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/11/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
COMMON STOCK	02/11/2026		M		6,443	A	$0(1)	52,947	D
COMMON STOCK	02/11/2026		F		2,536(2)	D	$57.5	50,411	D
COMMON STOCK								2,806	I	ESOP TRUST(3)

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS	$0(1)	02/11/2026		M			6,443	(4)	(4)	COMMON STOCK	6,443	$0	12,887	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit (RSUs) represents a contingent right to receive one share of ALK common stock.

2. The shares withheld were an exempt disposition to the Issuer under Rule 16b-3(e) to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising out of the vesting of RSUs and settled with shares by the reporting person.

3. Common shares held in the Alaska Air Group, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership 401(K) Plan Trust, as of 12/31/2025.

4. The RSUs vesting were from a grant of 19,330 shares awarded on February 11, 2025, that vests in 1/3 increments over three years (2/11/2026, 2/11/2027, and 2/11/2028).

Remarks:

	/s/ Howard Kuppler, by power of attorney	02/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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