Hyatt Hotels (NYSE: H) awards Peter Sears RSUs and stock rights

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hyatt Hotels Corp officer Peter Sears received new equity awards as part of his compensation. On March 19, 2026, he was granted 2,078 restricted stock units, each representing one share of Class A common stock upon settlement. He was also granted 4,625 stock appreciation rights with an exercise price of $144.34 per share, expiring on March 19, 2036. Both the RSUs and stock appreciation rights vest in four substantially equal annual installments beginning on March 16, 2027, under Hyatt’s long‑term incentive plan, with RSUs settled in Class A common stock upon vesting.

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^*

Sears Peter

(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		2,078		(2)	(2)	Class A Common Stock	2,078	$0	2,078	D
Stock Appreciation Rights	$144.34	03/19/2026		A		4,625		(3)	03/19/2036	Class A Common Stock	4,625	$0	4,625	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, Group President - Americas

	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 transaction did Hyatt (H) report for Peter Sears?

Hyatt reported that officer Peter Sears received equity compensation awards. On March 19, 2026, he was granted 2,078 restricted stock units and 4,625 stock appreciation rights under Hyatt’s long-term incentive plan, rather than buying or selling shares in the open market.

How many RSUs did Peter Sears receive from Hyatt (H) and what do they represent?

Peter Sears received 2,078 restricted stock units from Hyatt Hotels. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Hyatt Class A common stock at settlement, delivered when the units vest over the specified schedule in the long-term incentive plan.

What are the terms of Peter Sears’ Hyatt (H) stock appreciation rights?

Sears was granted 4,625 stock appreciation rights tied to Hyatt Class A common stock. These rights have an exercise price of $144.34 per share, vest in four equal annual installments starting March 16, 2027, and expire on March 19, 2036, if not exercised.

When do Peter Sears’ Hyatt (H) RSUs and stock appreciation rights vest?

Both the RSUs and stock appreciation rights granted to Peter Sears vest over four years. They vest in four substantially equal annual installments beginning on March 16, 2027, providing a multi-year equity incentive aligned with Hyatt’s long-term performance.

Under which plan were Peter Sears’ Hyatt (H) equity awards granted?

The equity awards were granted under Hyatt’s Fifth Amended and Restated Hyatt Hotels Corporation Long-Term Incentive Plan. This plan governs the terms for the 2,078 RSUs and 4,625 stock appreciation rights, including vesting schedules and settlement in Class A common stock.

How are Peter Sears’ Hyatt (H) RSUs settled upon vesting?

Upon vesting, Peter Sears’ restricted stock units are settled in Hyatt Class A common stock. Each RSU converts into one share at settlement, with provisions for earlier settlement upon death, disability, or a change of control, as outlined in the plan footnotes.