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Alaska Air (ALK) EVP Diana Birkett Rakow reports RSU vesting and tax share withholding

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Alaska Air Group executive Diana Birkett Rakow reported equity award activity involving company stock. On February 13, 2026, restricted stock units covering 5,160 shares and 4,090 shares of Alaska Air Group common stock converted into the same number of shares at an exercise price of $0 per share.

To cover tax withholding from these vestings, 1,943 shares and 1,637 shares of common stock were automatically withheld at a price of $55.27 per share, described as an exempt disposition to the issuer. After these transactions, she directly owned 29,535 shares of common stock and 4,090 RSUs.

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Insider BIRKETT RAKOW DIANA
Role EVP & CEO of Hawaiian Airlines
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS 5,160 $0.00 --
Exercise RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS 4,090 $0.00 --
Exercise COMMON STOCK 5,160 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding COMMON STOCK 1,943 $55.27 $107K
Exercise COMMON STOCK 4,090 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding COMMON STOCK 1,637 $55.27 $90K
Holdings After Transaction: RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS — 0 shares (Direct); COMMON STOCK — 29,025 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each restricted stock unit (RSUs) represents a contingent right to receive one share of ALK common stock. 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. The RSUs vest as to 100% of the shares granted on February 13, 2026.. The RSUs vesting were from a grant of 12,270 shares that vested or will vest in three annual installments as follows: 4,090 shares on February 13, 2025; 4,090 shares on February 13, 2026; and 4,090 shares on February 13, 2027.
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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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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*
BIRKETT RAKOW DIANA
(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 & CEO of Hawaiian Airlines
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/13/2026
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 02/13/2026 M 5,160 A $0(1) 29,025 D
COMMON STOCK 02/13/2026 F 1,943(2) D $55.27 27,082 D
COMMON STOCK 02/13/2026 M 4,090 A $0(1) 31,172 D
COMMON STOCK 02/13/2026 F 1,637(2) D $55.27 29,535 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)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS $0(1) 02/13/2026 M 5,160 (3) (3) COMMON STOCK 5,160 $0 0 D
RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS $0(1) 02/13/2026 M 4,090 (4) (4) COMMON STOCK 4,090 $0 4,090 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. The RSUs vest as to 100% of the shares granted on February 13, 2026..
4. The RSUs vesting were from a grant of 12,270 shares that vested or will vest in three annual installments as follows: 4,090 shares on February 13, 2025; 4,090 shares on February 13, 2026; and 4,090 shares on February 13, 2027.
Remarks:
/s/ Howard Kuppler, by power of attorney 02/17/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did ALK executive Diana Birkett Rakow report?

Diana Birkett Rakow reported RSU conversions into Alaska Air Group common stock. On February 13, 2026, 5,160 and 4,090 restricted stock units converted into the same number of shares, reflecting equity compensation vesting rather than open-market stock purchases.

How many Alaska Air Group (ALK) shares vested for Diana Birkett Rakow?

A total of 9,250 shares vested for Diana Birkett Rakow through RSU conversions. These came from 5,160 and 4,090 restricted stock units, each RSU representing a contingent right to receive one share of Alaska Air Group common stock upon vesting.

Were any of Diana Birkett Rakow’s ALK transactions open-market purchases or sales?

No, the reported transactions were RSU conversions and tax withholding dispositions. The Form 4 shows derivative exercises at $0 per share and shares withheld at $55.27 to satisfy tax obligations, not discretionary open-market buying or selling of Alaska Air Group stock.

How many ALK shares were withheld for taxes from the RSU vesting?

A total of 3,580 shares were withheld to cover taxes from the RSU vesting. This consisted of 1,943 shares and 1,637 shares of Alaska Air Group common stock, withheld at a price of $55.27 per share in exempt dispositions to the issuer.

What is Diana Birkett Rakow’s ALK share ownership after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Diana Birkett Rakow directly owned 29,535 shares of Alaska Air Group common stock. She also held 4,090 restricted stock units, which are scheduled to vest in a future installment according to the RSU grant’s vesting schedule.

How do the RSUs reported by Diana Birkett Rakow for ALK vest over time?

One RSU grant of 12,270 shares vests in three equal annual installments. The schedule is 4,090 shares on February 13, 2025, 4,090 shares on February 13, 2026, and 4,090 shares on February 13, 2027, aligning with Alaska Air Group’s long-term equity compensation structure.