Avis Budget Group (CAR) awards time- and performance-based RSUs to EVP HR

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Linnen Edward P reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Avis Budget Group reported that EVP and Chief HR Officer Edward P. Linnen received equity awards in the form of restricted stock units. He was granted 3,190 restricted stock units and 3,190 performance-based restricted stock units, each convertible into common stock on a one-to-one basis upon vesting.

The time-based units vest in three equal installments on March 17, 2027, 2028 and 2029. The performance-based units are scheduled to vest on March 17, 2029, with the actual number earned ranging from zero to 150% of the 3,190 target units, depending on pre-established performance goals.

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^*

Linnen Edward P

(Last) (First) (Middle)

379 INTERPACE PARKWAY

(Street)

PARSIPPANY NEW JERSEY 07054

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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)
	EVP, Chief HR Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/17/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

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)	03/17/2026		A		3,190		(2)	(3)	Common Stock	3,190	$0	3,190	D
Performance Based Restricted Stock Units	$0(1)	03/17/2026		A		3,190		(4)	(3)	Common Stock	3,190	$0	3,190	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. Units vest in three equal installments on March 17, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

3. Expiration date not applicable.

4. Units will vest on March 17, 2029 based on the Company's level of attainment of pre-established performance goals. The number of units which could vest range from zero to 150% of the target number of units above, depending on the achievement of such performance goals.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jean M. Sera, by Power of Attorney for Edward P. Linnen	03/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did CAR executive Edward P. Linnen report on this Form 4?

Edward P. Linnen reported receiving equity awards, not buying on the open market. He was granted 3,190 restricted stock units and 3,190 performance-based restricted stock units, each tied to Avis Budget Group common stock, as part of his executive compensation package.

How many restricted stock units did Edward P. Linnen receive from Avis Budget Group (CAR)?

Edward P. Linnen received 3,190 restricted stock units and 3,190 performance-based restricted stock units. Each unit represents a right to receive one share of Avis Budget Group common stock, subject to time-based vesting or meeting specified performance conditions over several years.

When do Edward P. Linnen’s new Avis Budget Group (CAR) RSUs vest?

The time-based restricted stock units vest in three equal installments on March 17, 2027, 2028 and 2029. The performance-based units cliff-vest on March 17, 2029, depending on Avis Budget Group’s achievement of pre-established performance goals set for the award period.

How are the Avis Budget Group (CAR) performance-based RSUs for Edward P. Linnen determined?

The performance-based restricted stock units vest based on Avis Budget Group’s attainment of pre-established performance goals. The actual number of units that vest may range from zero to 150% of the 3,190 target units, depending entirely on the company’s measured performance against those goals.

Do Edward P. Linnen’s RSUs in Avis Budget Group (CAR) automatically convert into common stock?

Yes, the restricted stock units automatically convert into common stock upon vesting on a one-to-one basis. This means each vested unit becomes one share of Avis Budget Group common stock, providing equity-based compensation aligned with the company’s long-term performance and stock value.