United Airlines CEO awarded 71,347 shares
United Airlines Holdings Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby received 71,347 shares of common stock on July 25, 2026 through the settlement of performance-based restricted stock units granted in 2024.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
United Airlines Holdings Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby received 71,347 shares of common stock on July 25, 2026 through the settlement of performance-based restricted stock units granted in 2024.
On the same date, 28,076 shares were withheld at $118.27 per share to satisfy tax obligations. The disclosure also notes indirect holdings in family trusts, for which Kirby disclaims full beneficial ownership except for any pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary
4 transactions reported
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4 txns
Insider
KIRBY J SCOTT
Role
Chief Executive Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock F1 | 71,347 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock F2 | 28,076 | $118.27 | $3.32M |
| holding | Common Stock F3 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F4 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 841,122 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 13,000 shares (Indirect, See Footnote)
Footnotes (4)
- F1. Represents shares of UAL common stock acquired upon the settlement of performance-based restricted stock units ("PB RSUs") granted to the reporting person in 2024.
- F2. This transaction represents the withholding of shares to pay tax withholding obligations associated with the settlement of the PB RSU awards referenced in footnote 1, above.
- F3. Represents shares held in a trust for the benefit of Mr. Kirby's children and other relatives in which Mr. Kirby serves as the trustee. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these shares in this report is not an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of all the reported shares for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
- F4. Represents shares held in a trust for the benefit of Mr. Kirby's children in which Mr. Kirby's brother serves as the trustee. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, and the filing of this report is not an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of these securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
Key Figures
Shares acquired via PB RSU settlement: 71,347 shares
Shares withheld for taxes: 28,076 shares
Tax withholding price per share: $118.27 per share
3 metrics
Shares acquired via PB RSU settlement
71,347 shares
Common stock acquired on 2026-07-25 from 2024 performance-based RSUs
Shares withheld for taxes
28,076 shares
Common stock withheld on 2026-07-25 to satisfy tax withholding obligations
Tax withholding price per share
$118.27 per share
Per-share value applied to shares withheld to cover tax liabilities
Key Terms
performance-based restricted stock units, PB RSUs, pecuniary interest, beneficial ownership, +1 more
5 terms
performance-based restricted stock units financial
"acquired upon the settlement of performance-based restricted stock units"
Performance-based restricted stock units are a type of employee equity award that converts into company shares only if predefined financial or operational targets are met over a set period. Think of it like a bonus check that becomes stock only when specific goals are hit; it ties pay to results, aligning managers’ incentives with shareholders. Investors care because these awards affect future share count, executive incentives, and signal how management’s success will be measured and rewarded.
PB RSUs financial
"settlement of the PB RSU awards referenced in footnote 1"
pecuniary interest financial
"except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein"
beneficial ownership financial
"the reporting person is the beneficial owner of these securities"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Section 16 regulatory
"for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did United Airlines (UAL) CEO Scott Kirby report?
Scott Kirby reported receipt of 71,347 shares of United Airlines common stock on July 25, 2026 from settlement of 2024 performance-based RSUs, with a separate transaction in which 28,076 shares were withheld to cover associated tax obligations.
Were Scott Kirby’s United Airlines (UAL) transactions executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as affirming a plan, indicating these transactions were not reported as made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. They relate to equity award settlement and related tax withholding.
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