Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) HR chief logs stock awards and tax withholdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Booking Holdings Inc. executive Paulo Pisano reported a mix of stock awards and tax-related share withholdings in company common stock. On March 2, 2026, he acquired 2,290 shares through a grant at no cost. On March 4, 2026, performance share units for which goals were achieved resulted in an additional grant of 602 shares, and the vesting of these performance units and restricted stock units triggered tax-withholding dispositions of 1,114 and 236 shares, respectively. After these transactions, he directly owned 3,056 shares of Booking Holdings common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

4 transactions reported

Mixed 4 txns

Insider Pisano Paulo

Role CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	1,114	$4,153.87	$4.63M
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	236	$4,153.87	$980K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	602	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,290	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 2,690 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents the number of shares of common stock underlying a performance share unit award that was granted on March 4, 2023, for which the performance goals were achieved on March 2, 2026, and vested on March 4, 2026. On March 4, 2026, 1,114 shares were withheld to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of performance share units. On March 4, 2026, 236 shares were withheld to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock units. Represents a grant of restricted stock units. Subject to continued service, the shares will vest in installments between the grant date and March 4, 2029, or earlier, upon the occurrence of certain events specified in the reporting person's restricted stock unit award agreement.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Pisano Paulo

(Last) (First) (Middle)

BOOKING HOLDINGS INC.

800 CONNECTICUT AVENUE

(Street)

NORWALK CT 06854

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Booking Holdings Inc. [ BKNG ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/02/2026

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(1)	03/02/2026		A		2,290	A	$0	3,804	D
Common Stock(2)	03/04/2026		F		1,114	D	$4,153.87	2,690	D
Common Stock(3)	03/04/2026		F		236	D	$4,153.87	2,454	D
Common Stock(4)	03/04/2026		A		602	A	$0	3,056	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the number of shares of common stock underlying a performance share unit award that was granted on March 4, 2023, for which the performance goals were achieved on March 2, 2026, and vested on March 4, 2026.

2. On March 4, 2026, 1,114 shares were withheld to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of performance share units.

3. On March 4, 2026, 236 shares were withheld to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock units.

4. Represents a grant of restricted stock units. Subject to continued service, the shares will vest in installments between the grant date and March 4, 2029, or earlier, upon the occurrence of certain events specified in the reporting person's restricted stock unit award agreement.

	/s/ Vijay Iyer, Attorney-in-Fact	03/04/2026
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FAQ

What did Paulo Pisano report in his latest Form 4 for BKNG?

Paulo Pisano reported stock grants and tax-related share withholdings in Booking Holdings common stock. He received 2,290 shares on March 2, 2026 and 602 shares on March 4, 2026, plus related tax-withholding dispositions tied to vested equity awards.

Were any Booking Holdings (BKNG) shares sold on the open market in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows no open-market sales. The dispositions are coded “F,” indicating shares were withheld to cover tax obligations when performance share units and restricted stock units vested, rather than discretionary sales executed in the market.

What equity awards did Paulo Pisano receive from Booking Holdings (BKNG)?

He received 2,290 shares through a grant on March 2, 2026 and 602 shares through another grant on March 4, 2026. Footnotes state these include performance share units with achieved goals and restricted stock units subject to a vesting schedule through March 4, 2029.

How many Booking Holdings (BKNG) shares does Paulo Pisano own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Paulo Pisano directly owns 3,056 shares of Booking Holdings common stock. This total reflects both the new equity grants and the shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations on vested performance and restricted stock unit awards.

Why were 1,114 and 236 Booking Holdings (BKNG) shares disposed in this Form 4?

The 1,114 and 236 shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations. According to the footnotes, these amounts relate to the vesting of performance share units and restricted stock units, respectively, and represent tax-withholding dispositions, not voluntary market sales.

What is the vesting schedule for Paulo Pisano’s new BKNG restricted stock units?

The new restricted stock units granted on March 4, 2026 will vest in installments between the grant date and March 4, 2029. Vesting remains subject to his continued service or earlier occurrence of specific events described in the restricted stock unit award agreement.