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Global Business Travel (NYSE: GBTG) officer reports tax-share withholding moves

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Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Global Business Travel Group, Inc. officer Eric J. Bock reported three Form 4 transactions involving Class A Common Stock on March 1, 2026. In total, 129,629 shares were disposed of at $5.47 per share as part of tax-withholding dispositions tied to the vesting of restricted stock units, rather than open-market sales. After these withholdings, Bock directly owned 1,996,372 Class A shares.

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Insider Bock Eric J.
Role See remarks
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 30,839 $5.47 $169K
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 67,845 $5.47 $371K
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 30,945 $5.47 $169K
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 2,095,162 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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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*
Bock Eric J.

(Last) (First) (Middle)
10 SEA COURT

(Street)
VERO BEACH FL 32963

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Global Business Travel Group, Inc. [ GBTG ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
See remarks
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/01/2026
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
Class A Common Stock 03/01/2026 F(1) 30,839 D $5.47 2,095,162 D
Class A Common Stock 03/01/2026 F(1) 67,845 D $5.47 2,027,317 D
Class A Common Stock 03/01/2026 F(1) 30,945 D $5.47 1,996,372 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. Reflects shares withheld to cover the reporting person's tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units.
Remarks:
Title: Chief Legal Officer & Global Head of Mergers & Acquisitions and Compliance & Corporate Secretary
Jennifer Giampietro, as Attorney-in-Fact 03/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What did Eric J. Bock report in his latest Form 4 for GBTG?

Eric J. Bock reported three tax-withholding dispositions of Global Business Travel Group Class A Common Stock on March 1, 2026, related to vesting restricted stock units. These were administrative share withholdings, not open-market purchases or sales.

How many Global Business Travel Group (GBTG) shares were disposed of for taxes?

In total, 129,629 Global Business Travel Group Class A Common Stock shares were disposed of through tax-withholding transactions. The shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock units awarded to officer Eric J. Bock.

At what price were the GBTG tax-withholding shares valued in the Form 4?

The withheld Global Business Travel Group Class A shares were valued at $5.47 per share for the tax-withholding transactions. This price is used in the Form 4 reporting and does not necessarily represent an open-market trade price or investment decision.

Were Eric J. Bock’s GBTG transactions open-market sales or routine tax withholdings?

The transactions were routine tax withholdings, not open-market sales. The filing states the shares were withheld to cover Bock’s tax obligations triggered by vesting restricted stock units, which is a common administrative mechanism for equity compensation.

How many GBTG shares does Eric J. Bock own after these transactions?

Following the reported tax-withholding dispositions, Eric J. Bock directly owns 1,996,372 shares of Global Business Travel Group Class A Common Stock. This post-transaction balance reflects his remaining direct equity stake after satisfying the associated tax obligations.

What is the significance of transaction code F in the GBTG Form 4?

Transaction code F indicates payment of tax liability or exercise price by delivering securities. In this Global Business Travel Group Form 4, it shows shares were withheld from Eric J. Bock’s equity awards to satisfy tax obligations tied to restricted stock unit vesting.