Republic Airways Holdings (MESA) withholds shares for officer tax obligations

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Republic Airways Holdings Inc. reported that company officer Chad M. Pulley had 5,913 shares of common stock withheld on May 29, 2026 to cover taxes on vesting restricted stock. These shares were not sold on the open market but retained by the issuer for tax payment. Following the tax-withholding disposition, Pulley directly holds 178,521 shares of common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Pulley Chad M.

Role See Remarks

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	5,913	$20.35	$120K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 178,521 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 5,913 shares Withholding price per share: $20.35 per share Shares held after transaction: 178,521 shares

3 metrics

Shares withheld for taxes 5,913 shares Tax-withholding disposition on May 29, 2026

Withholding price per share $20.35 per share Value used for tax-withholding calculation

Shares held after transaction 178,521 shares Direct common stock ownership after tax withholding

Key Terms

restricted stock, operational milestone, tax-withholding disposition, Form 4

4 terms

restricted stock financial

"vesting of restricted stock in connection with the certification of achievement"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

operational milestone financial

"certification of achievement of a specified operational milestone related to an award"

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition"

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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06/02/2026 - 07:29 PM

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^*

Pulley Chad M.

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

2 BRICKYARD LANE

(Street)

CARMEL

INDIANA

46032

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
REPUBLIC AIRWAYS HOLDINGS INC. [ RJET ]

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)
05/29/2026

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)
Common Stock	05/29/2026		F⁽¹⁾		5,913	D	$20.35	178,521	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)
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)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares of common stock withheld by the Issuer to pay taxes applicable to vesting of restricted stock in connection with the certification of achievement of a specified operational milestone related to an award previously reported.

Remarks:

Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary

	/s/ Chad M. Pulley	06/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Republic Airways (MESA) report for Chad M. Pulley?

Republic Airways reported that officer Chad M. Pulley had 5,913 common shares withheld to pay taxes on restricted stock vesting. This was a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale, and reflects routine handling of equity-based compensation.

Were Republic Airways shares sold on the market in this Form 4 for MESA?

No open-market sale occurred. The 5,913 shares shown were withheld by Republic Airways to satisfy Pulley’s tax obligations on vesting restricted stock, meaning the issuer retained the shares instead of selling them into the market for cash.

How many Republic Airways shares does Chad M. Pulley own after this Form 4?

After the tax-withholding disposition, Chad M. Pulley directly holds 178,521 shares of Republic Airways common stock. This figure reflects his remaining position following the 5,913 shares withheld by the issuer to cover applicable tax liabilities.

What does the F transaction code mean in this Republic Airways Form 4?

The F code indicates a tax-withholding disposition, where shares are withheld to pay taxes on equity compensation. In this case, 5,913 shares were withheld on restricted stock vesting, rather than being bought or sold in an open-market transaction.

Why were Republic Airways shares withheld from Chad M. Pulley’s award?

Shares were withheld to pay taxes triggered by restricted stock vesting tied to an operational milestone. Instead of Pulley paying cash for the tax, Republic Airways retained 5,913 shares from the award, a common mechanism for handling equity compensation tax obligations.