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United Airlines (UAL) director receives 2,130 deferred share units award

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HOOPER MICHELE J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

United Airlines Holdings director Michele J. Hooper received a grant of 2,130 share units as part of her 2026 annual director equity award. Each share unit equals the economic value of one share of common stock. Hooper elected to defer this award, so all units will be settled after her separation from service under the Director Equity Incentive Plan. When settled, 50% of the units are paid in cash and 50% in company shares, and additional units can accrue over time as dividends are paid.

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Insider HOOPER MICHELE J
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Share Units 2,130 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Share Units — 2,130 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each share unit represents the economic equivalent of one share of common stock. Upon vesting, the share units are settled (i) 50% in cash based on average of the high and low sale prices of a share of the Company's common stock on the date of settlement (or the average of the high and low sale prices of the common stock on the preceding trading day if the settlement date is not a trading day) and (ii) 50% in shares of the Company's common stock, with any odd or fractional units rounded toward the share units to be settled in cash. (Continued from Footnote 1) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Reporting Person elected to defer the Reporting Person's 2026 annual director equity award into a share account pursuant to the terms of the Company's Director Equity Incentive Plan ("DEIP"). Therefore, all the share units granted to the Reporting Person for the 2026 annual director equity award will be settled following the Reporting Person's separation from service in accordance with the terms of the DEIP. Additional share units accrue when and as dividends are paid on the Company's common stock. The number of share units accrued will be equal to the dollar amount of dividends that would be payable if the share units were actual shares of common stock, divided by the average of the high and low sale prices of a share of the Company's common stock on the date dividends are paid.
Share units granted 2,130 share units 2026 annual director equity award grant
Underlying common stock 2,130 shares Each share unit represents one common share equivalent
Settlement mix 50% cash / 50% stock Settlement structure upon payout of share units
Transaction price per unit $0.0000 per unit Compensation grant, not an open-market purchase
share units financial
"Each share unit represents the economic equivalent of one share of common stock."
Director Equity Incentive Plan financial
"pursuant to the terms of the Company's Director Equity Incentive Plan ("DEIP")."
economic equivalent financial
"Each share unit represents the economic equivalent of one share of common stock."
dividends financial
"Additional share units accrue when and as dividends are paid on the Company's common stock."
Dividends are cash payments a company gives to its shareholders from profits or cash reserves, effectively sharing part of its earnings with owners. They matter to investors because they provide a steady income stream, act like an interest or rent payment on owning the stock, and signal management’s confidence in the business—factors that influence total return and share price. Regular or special dividends can change an investor’s income and reinvestment strategy.
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*
HOOPER MICHELE J

(Last)(First)(Middle)
P. O. BOX 66100 HDQLD

(Street)
CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60666

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. [ UAL ]
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)
05/20/2026
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
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
Share Units(1)(2)05/20/2026A2,130(3)05/20/2027 (1)(2)Common Stock2,130$02,130D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each share unit represents the economic equivalent of one share of common stock. Upon vesting, the share units are settled (i) 50% in cash based on average of the high and low sale prices of a share of the Company's common stock on the date of settlement (or the average of the high and low sale prices of the common stock on the preceding trading day if the settlement date is not a trading day) and (ii) 50% in shares of the Company's common stock, with any odd or fractional units rounded toward the share units to be settled in cash.
2. (Continued from Footnote 1) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Reporting Person elected to defer the Reporting Person's 2026 annual director equity award into a share account pursuant to the terms of the Company's Director Equity Incentive Plan ("DEIP"). Therefore, all the share units granted to the Reporting Person for the 2026 annual director equity award will be settled following the Reporting Person's separation from service in accordance with the terms of the DEIP.
3. Additional share units accrue when and as dividends are paid on the Company's common stock. The number of share units accrued will be equal to the dollar amount of dividends that would be payable if the share units were actual shares of common stock, divided by the average of the high and low sale prices of a share of the Company's common stock on the date dividends are paid.
Remarks:
/s/ James Cotton for Michele J. Hooper05/22/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did United Airlines (UAL) director Michele J. Hooper report on this Form 4?

Michele J. Hooper reported receiving 2,130 share units as a director equity award. These units track the value of United Airlines common stock and will be settled after her separation from service, under the company’s Director Equity Incentive Plan.

How many share units were granted to Michele J. Hooper by United Airlines (UAL)?

She was granted 2,130 share units linked to United Airlines common stock. The filing shows this entire amount as her post-transaction balance for this award, reflecting the full 2026 annual director equity grant recorded in this transaction.

How will Michele J. Hooper’s United Airlines (UAL) share units be settled?

Upon settlement, each share unit converts 50% to cash and 50% to common stock. The cash portion uses the average of the high and low stock prices on the settlement date or preceding trading day, according to the filing’s footnotes.

When will Michele J. Hooper’s United Airlines (UAL) share units be paid out?

Payment occurs after her separation from service because she deferred her 2026 annual director equity award. The award will then be settled in line with the terms of United Airlines’ Director Equity Incentive Plan described in the filing.

Do Michele J. Hooper’s United Airlines (UAL) share units earn dividends?

Yes. Additional share units accrue when dividends are paid on United Airlines common stock. The number of new units equals the cash dividends that would be paid, divided by the average high and low stock prices on the dividend payment date.