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GBTG (GBTG) CEO Paul Abbott has 99,157 shares withheld for RSU taxes

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Global Business Travel Group, Inc. Chief Executive Officer and director Paul G. Abbott reported a tax-related share withholding. On January 26, 2026, 99,157 shares of Class A common stock were withheld at $7.15 per share to cover his tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units. Following this transaction, he beneficially owned 3,150,988 Class A shares directly.

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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*
Abbott Paul G

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL GROUP, INC.
666 THIRD AVENUE

(Street)
NEW YORK NY 10017

(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)
X Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Chief Executive Officer
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/26/2026
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 01/26/2026 F(1) 99,157 D $7.15 3,150,988 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:
Jennifer Giampietro, as Attorney-in-Fact 01/28/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did GBTG CEO Paul Abbott report on this Form 4?

Paul Abbott reported a tax-related withholding of 99,157 GBTG Class A shares. The shares were withheld by the company to cover his tax obligations arising from vesting restricted stock units, rather than being sold in an open market transaction.

How many Global Business Travel Group (GBTG) shares were withheld and at what price?

A total of 99,157 GBTG Class A common shares were withheld at $7.15 per share. This withholding covered Paul Abbott’s tax obligations connected to the vesting of restricted stock units granted as part of his compensation.

How many GBTG shares does Paul Abbott own after this reported transaction?

After the tax withholding transaction, Paul Abbott beneficially owned 3,150,988 GBTG Class A shares directly. This reflects his holdings following the withholding of 99,157 shares to satisfy associated tax liabilities from vested restricted stock units.

What does transaction code “F” mean in the Paul Abbott GBTG Form 4?

Transaction code “F” indicates shares were withheld for tax purposes, not sold on the market. In this case, 99,157 GBTG Class A shares covered Paul Abbott’s tax obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock units granted to him.

Is Paul Abbott considered an insider of Global Business Travel Group (GBTG)?

Yes, Paul Abbott is an insider of Global Business Travel Group as both a director and Chief Executive Officer. His positions require reporting transactions in GBTG securities on Form 4 under Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Were any derivative securities reported in this GBTG Form 4 filing?

No derivative securities transactions were reported in this filing. The Form 4 only shows a non-derivative transaction in GBTG Class A common stock, reflecting shares withheld to satisfy Paul Abbott’s tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units.
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