Hyatt (NYSE: H) awards RSUs and stock appreciation rights to executive

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hyatt Hotels Corp executive Joan Bottarini reported equity compensation awards rather than open-market trades. She received 5,715 Restricted Stock Units, each representing one future share of Class A common stock, and 12,719 stock appreciation rights tied to the same class of shares.

The RSUs and stock appreciation rights vest in four substantially equal annual installments beginning on March 16, 2027. The RSUs will be settled in Class A common stock upon vesting, with earlier settlement possible upon death, disability, or a change of control, while the stock appreciation rights have an exercise price of $144.34 and expire on March 19, 2036.

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^*

Bottarini Joan

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O HYATT HOTELS CORPORATION

150 NORTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA

(Street)

CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60606

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Hyatt Hotels Corp [ H ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	See Remarks

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/19/2026

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	(1)	03/19/2026		A		5,715		(2)	(2)	Class A Common Stock	5,715	$0	5,715	D
Stock Appreciation Rights	$144.34	03/19/2026		A		12,719		(3)	03/19/2036	Class A Common Stock	12,719	$0	12,719	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents the contingent right to receive, at settlement, one share of Class A Common Stock.

2. The RSUs issued pursuant to the Fifth Amended and Restated Hyatt Hotels Corporation Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended ("LTIP"), vest and become payable in four substantially equal annual installments beginning on March 16, 2027. The RSUs will be settled in Class A Common Stock upon vesting, subject to earlier settlement upon death or disability or a change of control of the Issuer.

3. The stock appreciation rights issued pursuant to the LTIP vest in four substantially equal annual installments beginning on March 16, 2027.

Remarks:

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

	Margaret C. Egan, Attorney-in-fact	03/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did Hyatt Hotels (H) report for Joan Bottarini?

Joan Bottarini reported receiving equity awards, not market trades. She was granted 5,715 Restricted Stock Units and 12,719 stock appreciation rights linked to Hyatt Class A common stock as part of the company’s long-term incentive compensation.

Are the recent Hyatt (H) insider awards to Joan Bottarini stock purchases or sales?

The reported transactions are equity compensation grants, not stock purchases or sales. They consist of Restricted Stock Units and stock appreciation rights awarded under Hyatt’s long-term incentive plan, reflecting standard executive compensation rather than open-market trading activity.

When do Joan Bottarini’s Hyatt (H) Restricted Stock Units vest?

The 5,715 Restricted Stock Units vest in four substantially equal annual installments starting on March 16, 2027. Upon each vesting date, the units are settled in Class A common shares, with possible earlier settlement upon death, disability, or a change of control.

What are the terms of Joan Bottarini’s Hyatt (H) stock appreciation rights?

The 12,719 stock appreciation rights have an exercise price of $144.34 per share and expire on March 19, 2036. They vest in four substantially equal annual installments beginning March 16, 2027, aligning with Hyatt’s long-term incentive compensation structure.

How many Hyatt (H) shares underlie Joan Bottarini’s new equity awards?

The grants cover 5,715 underlying shares for the Restricted Stock Units and 12,719 underlying shares for the stock appreciation rights. Each RSU corresponds to one Class A common share, and each right is tied to one share at the stated exercise price.