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Sabre (SABR) CIO receives RSU awards and covers tax via share surrender

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Sabre Corp EVP & Chief Information Officer Joe DiFonzo reported equity compensation activity involving the company’s common stock. He acquired 323,232 shares upon vesting of performance-based restricted share units from a May 15, 2023 grant and received a new award of 43,104 restricted share units on the transaction date.

To cover related tax withholding obligations, a total of 83,326 shares were automatically surrendered to the issuer at a price of $1.595 per share, rather than sold on the open market. These are routine compensation and tax-settlement transactions rather than discretionary share purchases or sales.

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Insider DIFONZO JOE
Role EVP & Chief Info. Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock 19,204 $1.595 $31K
Tax Withholding Common Stock 28,314 $1.595 $45K
Tax Withholding Common Stock 18,846 $1.595 $30K
Grant/Award Common Stock 43,104 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 16,962 $1.595 $27K
Grant/Award Common Stock 323,232 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 770,274 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  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. 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. 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. 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. 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. The reporting person received a grant of restricted share units on the transaction date. The restricted share units award vests as follows: 50% on the first anniversary of the date of grant (5/15/27) and 50% on the second anniversary of the date of grant (5/15/28), subject to the reporting person's continued employment with the Issuer through each vesting date.
Performance RSUs vested 323,232 shares Paid out in Sabre common stock from May 15, 2023 grant
New RSU grant 43,104 units Restricted share units granted on transaction date
Shares surrendered for taxes 83,326 shares Automatic surrender to issuer to satisfy tax withholding
Tax settlement price $1.595 per share Value used for automatic share surrender transactions
First vesting date for new RSUs May 15, 2027 50% of new restricted share units vest
Second vesting date for new RSUs May 15, 2028 Remaining 50% of new restricted share units vest
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 of common stock."
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.
tax withholding obligations financial
"to satisfy the reporting person's tax withholding obligations."
automatic surrender of shares financial
"This transaction represents the automatic surrender of shares to the issuer upon vesting of restricted shares units."
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
DIFONZO JOE

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O SABRE CORPORATION
3150 SABRE DRIVE

(Street)
SOUTHLAKE,TX 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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP & Chief Info. Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/15/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/15/2026F(1)19,204D$1.595770,274D
Common Stock05/15/2026F(2)28,314D$1.595741,960D
Common Stock05/15/2026F(3)18,846D$1.595723,114D
Common Stock05/15/2026A43,104(4)A$0766,218D
Common Stock05/15/2026F(5)16,962D$1.595749,256D
Common Stock05/15/2026A323,232(6)A$01,072,488D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount 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: 50% on the first anniversary of the date of grant (5/15/27) and 50% on the second anniversary of the date of grant (5/15/28), subject to the reporting person's continued employment with the Issuer through each vesting date.
Remarks:
/s/ Steve Milton as attorney-in-fact for Joe DiFonzo05/19/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did Sabre (SABR) EVP Joe DiFonzo report?

Joe DiFonzo reported equity compensation activity in Sabre common stock. He acquired vested shares from performance-based restricted share units and received a new restricted share unit grant, while some shares were automatically surrendered to Sabre to satisfy tax withholding obligations.

How many Sabre (SABR) shares did Joe DiFonzo acquire through vesting?

Joe DiFonzo acquired 323,232 Sabre common shares through the vesting of performance-based restricted share units from a May 15, 2023 grant. These units paid out in shares when vesting conditions were met, increasing his direct equity exposure before tax settlements.

What new restricted share units did Sabre (SABR) grant to Joe DiFonzo?

Sabre granted Joe DiFonzo 43,104 restricted share units on the transaction date. According to the award terms, 50% of these units vest on May 15, 2027, and the remaining 50% vest on May 15, 2028, subject to his continued employment with Sabre.

Were any of Joe DiFonzo’s Sabre (SABR) transactions open-market sales?

The reported dispositions were not open-market sales. They were automatic surrenders of shares to Sabre to cover tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted share units, with 83,326 shares delivered back to the issuer at $1.595 per share.

How many Sabre (SABR) shares were surrendered for Joe DiFonzo’s taxes?

A total of 83,326 Sabre common shares were automatically surrendered to the issuer to satisfy Joe DiFonzo’s tax withholding obligations. These shares were valued at $1.595 per share and represent tax payments tied to multiple restricted share unit vesting events.

When do Joe DiFonzo’s new Sabre (SABR) restricted share units vest?

The new restricted share unit award to Joe DiFonzo vests in two equal installments. Half of the units vest on May 15, 2027, and the remaining half vest on May 15, 2028, provided he remains employed by Sabre through each vesting date.