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AVIS BUDGET GROUP (CAR) CEO reports RSU vesting and tax-share withholding

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AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC. Chief Executive Officer Brian J. Choi reported the vesting and automatic conversion of 9,977 restricted stock units into Common Stock on March 12, 2026. These units convert to shares on a one-to-one basis when they vest.

In connection with this vesting, 4,756 Common Shares were delivered back as tax withholdings at a price of $99.56 per share, a non-market disposition for tax liabilities rather than an open-market sale. After these transactions, Choi directly holds 116,399 Common Shares and indirectly holds 1,735 Common Shares through an IRA.

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Insider Choi Brian J
Role Chief Executive Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 9,977 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 9,977 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 4,756 $99.56 $474K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 19,956 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 121,155 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 1,735 shares (Indirect, By IRA)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents restricted stock units which automatically convert to Common Stock upon the vesting of such units on a one-to-one basis. Represents tax withholdings in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units. Units vest in three equal installments on March 12, 2026, 2027 and 2028. Expiration date not applicable.
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*
Choi Brian J

(Last) (First) (Middle)
379 INTERPACE PARKWAY

(Street)
PARSIPPANY NJ 07054

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC. [ CAR ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Chief Executive Officer
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/12/2026
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 03/12/2026 M 9,977 A $0(1) 121,155 D
Common Stock 03/12/2026 F(2) 4,756 D $99.56 116,399 D
Common Stock 1,735 I By IRA
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) 03/12/2026 M 9,977 (3) (4) Common Stock 9,977 $0 19,956 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents restricted stock units which automatically convert to Common Stock upon the vesting of such units on a one-to-one basis.
2. Represents tax withholdings in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units.
3. Units vest in three equal installments on March 12, 2026, 2027 and 2028.
4. Expiration date not applicable.
Remarks:
/s/ Jean M. Sera by Power of Attorney for Brian J. Choi 03/16/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What did CAR CEO Brian J. Choi report in this Form 4 filing?

Brian J. Choi reported the vesting and conversion of 9,977 restricted stock units into Common Stock on March 12, 2026. These units automatically converted one-for-one into shares as part of his equity compensation package.

Were any AVIS BUDGET GROUP (CAR) shares sold on the open market?

No open-market sale is reported. Instead, 4,756 Common Shares were used to cover tax withholdings at $99.56 per share, which is a non-market disposition to satisfy tax obligations tied to vesting restricted stock units.

How many AVIS BUDGET GROUP (CAR) shares does the CEO hold after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, Brian J. Choi directly owns 116,399 Common Shares. He also has an indirect holding of 1,735 Common Shares through an IRA, reflecting both direct and retirement-related ownership positions.

What are restricted stock units in the context of AVIS BUDGET GROUP (CAR)?

For AVIS BUDGET GROUP, the filing notes that restricted stock units automatically convert to Common Stock upon vesting on a one-to-one basis. They are a form of equity compensation that becomes actual shares once vesting conditions are met.

Does the Form 4 mention a vesting schedule for AVIS BUDGET GROUP (CAR) units?

Yes. A footnote explains that certain units vest in three equal installments on March 12, 2026, 2027 and 2028. This schedule outlines when portions of the award become earned and convertible into Common Stock.

How many restricted stock units did the AVIS BUDGET GROUP (CAR) CEO exercise?

The CEO exercised or converted 9,977 restricted stock units into Common Stock. The filing clarifies that these units convert automatically into shares when they vest, with the same number of shares as units held.