Sabre CEO granted 1.8M RSUs, shares withheld

Sabre Corp CEO and President Kurt Joseph Ekert reported equity compensation and related tax events.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sabre Corp CEO and President Kurt Joseph Ekert reported equity compensation and related tax events. He received a grant of 1,818,182 restricted share units and 237,069 performance-based restricted share units that vested into common stock. In separate entries, 426,006 shares were automatically surrendered to Sabre at $1.595 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations, rather than sold on the open market.

Insider Trade Summary

6 transactions reported

Mixed 6 txns

Insider Ekert Kurt Joseph

Role CEO and President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	124,133	$1.595	$198K
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	104,934	$1.595	$167K
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	103,652	$1.595	$165K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	237,069	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	93,287	$1.595	$149K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,818,182	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 4,233,972 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (6)

1. F1. This transaction represents the automatic surrender of shares to the issuer upon vesting of restricted shares units granted on May 15, 2024 to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligations.
2. F2. This transaction represents the automatic surrender of shares to the issuer upon vesting of restricted shares units granted on May 15, 2025 to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligations.
3. F3. This transaction represents the automatic surrender of shares to the issuer upon vesting of restricted shares units granted on May 15, 2023 to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligations.
4. F4. Represents performance-based restricted share units that have vested and are paid out in shares of common stock from a grant dated May 15, 2023.
5. F5. This transaction represents the automatic surrender of shares to the issuer upon vesting of performance-based restricted shares units granted on May 15, 2023 to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligations.
6. F6. The reporting person received a grant of restricted share units on the transaction date. The restricted share units award vests as follows: 33 1/3% on the first anniversary of the date of grant (5/15/27), 33 1/3% on the second anniversary of the date of grant (5/15/28), and 33 1/3% on the third anniversary of the date of grant (5/15/29), subject to the reporting person's continued employment with the Issuer through each vesting date.

Key Figures

RSU grant: 1,818,182 restricted share units Performance RSUs vested: 237,069 shares Tax withholding shares: 426,006 shares +1 more

4 metrics

RSU grant 1,818,182 restricted share units New equity award to CEO Kurt Ekert on May 15, 2026

Performance RSUs vested 237,069 shares Payout from performance-based RSUs granted May 15, 2023

Tax withholding shares 426,006 shares Total automatic surrenders to issuer for tax obligations

Withholding reference price $1.595 per share Price used on F-code tax-withholding dispositions

Key Terms

restricted share units, performance-based restricted share units, automatic surrender of shares, tax withholding obligations, +1 more

5 terms

restricted share units financial

"The reporting person received a grant of restricted share units on the transaction date."

Restricted share units (RSUs) are a promise from a company to give an employee or service provider actual shares or cash equal to the shares after certain conditions are met, typically staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them like a time-locked gift card that becomes usable only after you’ve earned it. For investors, RSUs matter because they align employee incentives with company performance and can increase the number of shares outstanding over time, diluting existing ownership and affecting earnings per share.

performance-based restricted share units financial

"Represents performance-based restricted share units that have vested and are paid out in shares"

Performance-based restricted share units are promises to give company stock to employees or executives only if the business hits specified targets, such as revenue, profit or stock performance; think of them as a bonus paid in shares that only vests when certain goals are met. They matter to investors because they align management incentives with shareholder outcomes, can dilute share count when paid out, and reveal how leadership is being rewarded and what milestones the company expects to reach.

automatic surrender of shares financial

"This transaction represents the automatic surrender of shares to the issuer upon vesting"

tax withholding obligations financial

"to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligations."

vesting financial

"restricted share units award vests as follows: 33 1/3% on the first anniversary"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

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What insider transactions did Sabre Corp (SABR) report for CEO Kurt Ekert?

Sabre Corp reported that CEO Kurt Ekert received new restricted share unit awards and had shares automatically surrendered for taxes. The Form 4 shows both RSU grants and tax-withholding dispositions, all involving common stock rather than open-market purchases or sales.

How large was the new equity grant to Sabre CEO Kurt Ekert in this Form 4?

Kurt Ekert received a grant of 1,818,182 restricted share units on common stock. These units represent equity-based compensation that will vest over time, aligning his interests with shareholders as they convert into shares if he remains employed through future vesting dates.

What performance-based equity awards vested for Sabre Corp CEO Kurt Ekert?

Performance-based restricted share units from a May 15, 2023 grant vested and were paid out in 237,069 shares of common stock. These awards vest based on performance conditions and then deliver actual shares, adding to the CEO’s equity stake when conditions and vesting requirements are met.

Why were shares of Sabre Corp surrendered in the Form 4 filing?

Shares were automatically surrendered to Sabre Corp to cover Kurt Ekert’s tax withholding obligations upon RSU vesting. The Form 4 lists four F-code transactions totaling 426,006 shares at $1.595 per share, which represent tax payments, not discretionary open-market sales by the executive.

Were there any open-market stock sales by Sabre CEO Kurt Ekert in this filing?

The Form 4 shows no open-market sales. All reported dispositions use code F, described as automatic surrender of shares to Sabre to pay tax liabilities on vesting restricted share units, meaning the shares went back to the issuer rather than being sold in the market.

What is the vesting schedule for Kurt Ekert’s new Sabre restricted share units?

The new restricted share unit grant vests in three equal installments. According to the footnote, 33 1/3% vests on May 15, 2027, another 33 1/3% on May 15, 2028, and the final 33 1/3% on May 15, 2029, conditioned on continued employment.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Ekert Kurt Joseph

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O SABRE CORPORATION

3150 SABRE DRIVE

(Street)

SOUTHLAKE TEXAS 76092

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Sabre Corp [ SABR ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/15/2026

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
Common Stock	05/15/2026		F(1)		124,133	D	$1.595	2,480,594	D
Common Stock	05/15/2026		F(2)		104,934	D	$1.595	2,375,660	D
Common Stock	05/15/2026		F(3)		103,652	D	$1.595	2,272,008	D
Common Stock	05/15/2026		A		237,069(4)	A	$0	2,509,077	D
Common Stock	05/15/2026		F(5)		93,287	D	$1.595	2,415,790	D
Common Stock	05/15/2026		A		1,818,182(6)	A	$0	4,233,972	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. This transaction represents the automatic surrender of shares to the issuer upon vesting of restricted shares units granted on May 15, 2024 to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligations.

2. This transaction represents the automatic surrender of shares to the issuer upon vesting of restricted shares units granted on May 15, 2025 to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligations.

3. This transaction represents the automatic surrender of shares to the issuer upon vesting of restricted shares units granted on May 15, 2023 to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligations.

4. Represents performance-based restricted share units that have vested and are paid out in shares of common stock from a grant dated May 15, 2023.

5. This transaction represents the automatic surrender of shares to the issuer upon vesting of performance-based restricted shares units granted on May 15, 2023 to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligations.

6. The reporting person received a grant of restricted share units on the transaction date. The restricted share units award vests as follows: 33 1/3% on the first anniversary of the date of grant (5/15/27), 33 1/3% on the second anniversary of the date of grant (5/15/28), and 33 1/3% on the third anniversary of the date of grant (5/15/29), subject to the reporting person's continued employment with the Issuer through each vesting date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Steve Milton, as attorney-in-fact for Kurt Joseph Ekert	05/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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