Hyatt director granted 1,119 restricted stock units

Ballew Paul reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

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Ballew Paul reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Hyatt Hotels Corp director Paul Ballew reported an award of 1,119 restricted stock units on May 20, 2026. Each unit represents the right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock.

The units were granted under Hyatt’s long-term incentive and director compensation plans, are fully vested, and will be settled in Class A shares when his board service ends. Following this award, Ballew holds 11,303 restricted stock units directly.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 1,119 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Ballew Paul

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	1,119	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 11,303 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

F1. Each restricted stock unit represents the contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock.
F2. The restricted stock units issued under the Fifth Amended and Restated Hyatt Hotels Corporation Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended, pursuant to the Hyatt Hotels Corporation Non-Employee Director Compensation Program and the Hyatt Hotels Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors, are fully vested. The restricted stock units will be settled in Class A Common Stock upon the termination of the Reporting Person's service as director.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 1,119 units RSUs after transaction: 11,303 units Grant price per unit: $0.00 per unit +1 more

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RSUs granted 1,119 units Restricted stock units awarded on May 20, 2026

RSUs after transaction 11,303 units Total restricted stock units held directly after award

Grant price per unit $0.00 per unit Equity award granted at no cash cost to director

Underlying shares 1,119 Class A shares Each RSU represents one share of Class A Common Stock

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, Class A Common Stock, Long-Term Incentive Plan, Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents the contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Class A Common Stock financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents the contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock."

Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.

Long-Term Incentive Plan financial

"The restricted stock units issued under the Fifth Amended and Restated Hyatt Hotels Corporation Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended, pursuant to the Hyatt Hotels Corporation Non-Employee Director Compensation Program..."

A long-term incentive plan is a company program that pays executives or employees with stock, options, or cash tied to multi-year performance goals, where the rewards become theirs only after meeting conditions over time. Think of it as a delayed bonus or retirement-style reward that aligns employees’ interests with shareholders by encouraging them to boost long-term value; investors watch these plans because they affect pay costs, share dilution and management incentives.

Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors financial

"...and the Hyatt Hotels Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors, are fully vested."

A deferred compensation plan for directors is an arrangement that lets board members postpone receiving part of their pay until a later date—often retirement or a set future time—so the money can grow or be paid under specified conditions. Think of it like directing a portion of your paycheck into a locked savings account that pays out later; investors care because it creates future cash or stock obligations, signals how the company motivates and retains leadership, and can affect shareholder value through timing of payouts or potential dilution.

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What insider transaction did Hyatt Hotels (H) disclose for Paul Ballew?

Hyatt Hotels director Paul Ballew received 1,119 restricted stock units. These units were granted as part of the company’s director compensation programs and increase his direct holdings to 11,303 restricted stock units linked to Class A Common Stock.

How many Hyatt Hotels (H) restricted stock units were granted to Paul Ballew?

Paul Ballew was granted 1,119 restricted stock units. Each unit equals one share of Hyatt Class A Common Stock, adding to his existing equity-based compensation as a non-employee director on the company’s board.

Are Paul Ballew’s new Hyatt (H) restricted stock units vested?

Yes, the 1,119 restricted stock units granted to Paul Ballew are fully vested. Although vested, they will be settled in Hyatt Class A Common Stock only after his service as a director on the company’s board ends.

When will Paul Ballew’s Hyatt (H) restricted stock units be settled?

Ballew’s restricted stock units will be settled in Class A Common Stock upon termination of his service as a Hyatt director. This means he receives actual shares only when he leaves the board, despite the units already being fully vested.

What is Paul Ballew’s Hyatt (H) equity position after this Form 4 filing?

After the award, Paul Ballew holds 11,303 restricted stock units tied to Hyatt Class A Common Stock. These units reflect his accumulated director compensation and will convert into shares when his board service with Hyatt concludes.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/22/2026 - 04:09 PM EDT

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^*

Ballew Paul

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/20/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	$0⁽¹⁾	05/20/2026		A		1,119		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Class A Common Stock	1,119	$0	11,303	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents the contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock.

2. The restricted stock units issued under the Fifth Amended and Restated Hyatt Hotels Corporation Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended, pursuant to the Hyatt Hotels Corporation Non-Employee Director Compensation Program and the Hyatt Hotels Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors, are fully vested. The restricted stock units will be settled in Class A Common Stock upon the termination of the Reporting Person's service as director.

Remarks:

	Margaret C. Egan, Attorney-in-fact	05/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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