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Sabre Corp (SABR) director Eric Kelly receives 110,497-share equity grant

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Kelly Eric reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Sabre Corp director Eric Kelly received an equity grant as board compensation. On the reported date, he was awarded 110,497 shares of common stock at a reference price of $1.81 per share, increasing his direct holdings to 154,333 shares. The award is in the form of restricted stock units that vest 100% one year after the grant date, contingent on his continued board service. All shares from this award will be deferred under Sabre’s Non-Employee Director Compensation Deferral Plan.

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Routine director equity grant with one-year cliff vesting and full deferral.

Sabre Corp granted director Eric Kelly 110,497 shares of common stock as an equity award, with a reference price of $1.81 per share. This is classified as a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market purchase.

The award is structured as restricted stock units that vest 100% after a one-year period from the grant date, conditioned on continued board service. Following the grant, Kelly directly holds 154,333 shares, indicating this is a meaningful but not transformational position change.

The footnote states that 100% of the shares received will be deferred under the Sabre Corporation Non-Employee Director Compensation Deferral Plan. This makes the transaction primarily a compensation and tax-planning event rather than a signal-driven market trade. Future company filings may provide further detail on subsequent vesting or settlement.

Insider Kelly Eric
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 110,497 $1.81 $200K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 154,333 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Equity grant size 110,497 shares Common stock award on transaction date
Reference price per share $1.81 per share Reported transaction price for grant
Post-transaction holdings 154,333 shares Total common stock directly held after grant
Vesting schedule 100% after one year RSU vesting contingent on continued board service
restricted stock unit financial
"The restricted stock unit award vests as to 100% of the shares of common stock"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition"
Non-Employee Director Compensation Deferral Plan financial
"under the Sabre Corporation Non-Employee Director Compensation Deferral Plan"
continued service financial
"subject to the reporting person's continued service on the board of directors"
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*
Kelly Eric

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/29/2026
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 Stock04/29/2026A110,497(1)A$1.81154,333D
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. The restricted stock unit award vests as to 100% of the shares of common stock subject to such award at the end of the one-year period following the grant date, subject to the reporting person's continued service on the board of directors of the Issuer through the vesting date. 100% of the shares received will be deferred pursuant to an election by the reporting person under the Sabre Corporation Non-Employee Director Compensation Deferral Plan.
Remarks:
/s/ Steve Milton, as attorney-in-fact for Eric Kelly05/01/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Sabre Corp (SABR) director Eric Kelly report in this Form 4?

Eric Kelly reported receiving an equity award of 110,497 shares of Sabre Corp common stock. The transaction is coded as a grant or award acquisition, reflecting compensation rather than an open-market purchase, and increases his directly held stake to 154,333 shares after the award.

Was the Sabre Corp (SABR) Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or a grant?

The Form 4 for Sabre Corp shows a grant, not a market purchase. It is coded as a grant, award, or other acquisition, meaning the shares were received as compensation rather than bought on the open market, and therefore carry limited trading-signal implications for investors.

How many Sabre Corp (SABR) shares did Eric Kelly hold after the reported grant?

After the reported equity grant, Eric Kelly held 154,333 shares of Sabre Corp common stock directly. This figure includes the newly awarded 110,497 shares, giving investors a clearer picture of his total direct ownership position following the compensation-related transaction.

What are the vesting terms of Eric Kelly’s Sabre Corp (SABR) restricted stock units?

The restricted stock unit award vests 100% one year after the grant date. Vesting is conditioned on Eric Kelly’s continued service on Sabre Corp’s board of directors through the vesting date, aligning the compensation with his ongoing governance responsibilities at the company.

Are Eric Kelly’s new Sabre Corp (SABR) shares immediately available to him?

The award is subject to vesting and deferral. The units vest fully after one year of continued board service, and according to the filing, 100% of the shares received will be deferred under the Sabre Corporation Non-Employee Director Compensation Deferral Plan before they become available.

Does the Sabre Corp (SABR) Form 4 indicate any derivative securities for Eric Kelly?

The provided data show no derivative securities for Eric Kelly in this filing. The transaction involves non-derivative common stock only, with no remaining option or other derivative positions listed in the derivative summary associated with this particular Form 4 disclosure.