Wheels Up (NYSE: UP) COO has 511 RSU shares withheld for taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Wheels Up Experience Inc. Chief Operating Officer David L. Holtz reported routine tax-related share dispositions tied to restricted stock unit vesting. On May 26, 2026, a total of 511 shares of Class A common stock were withheld at $8.66 per share to cover tax liabilities.
These shares were not sold in the open market; they were retained by the issuer to satisfy tax obligations triggered by RSUs granted under the company’s amended and restated 2021 long-term incentive plan, with amounts adjusted for a 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 24, 2026. After these transactions, Holtz directly held 79,321 shares of Class A common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Holtz David L
Role
Chief Operating Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share | 135 | $8.66 | $1K |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share | 376 | $8.66 | $3K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share — 79,321 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Common Stock"), of Wheels Up Experience Inc. (the "Issuer") that were withheld for the payment of tax liability arising as a result of the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted under the Wheels Up Experience Inc. 2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated April 1, 2023 (as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto, effective April 15, 2024, and Amendment No. 2 thereto, effective March 26, 2025, the "A&R 2021 LTIP"), which were originally reported by the Reporting Person in a Form 4 filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on June 7, 2024. Amount of securities has been adjusted to reflect the Issuer's 1-for-20 reverse stock split that occurred on April 24, 2026. Represents shares of Common Stock of the Issuer that were withheld for the payment of tax liability arising as a result of the vesting of RSUs granted under the A&R 2021 LTIP, which were originally reported by the Reporting Person in a Form 4/A filed with the SEC on March 14, 2025.
Key Figures
Tax-withheld shares: 511 shares
First tax-withholding block: 376 shares at $8.66/share
Second tax-withholding block: 135 shares at $8.66/share
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5 metrics
Tax-withheld shares
511 shares
Total F-code tax-withholding dispositions on May 26, 2026
First tax-withholding block
376 shares at $8.66/share
Class A common stock withheld for tax liability
Second tax-withholding block
135 shares at $8.66/share
Additional Class A shares withheld for tax liability
Shares held after transaction
79,321 shares
Direct Class A common stock holding after tax withholding
Reverse stock split ratio
1-for-20
Effective April 24, 2026, used to adjust share amounts
Key Terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs"), 1-for-20 reverse stock split, tax liability, Long-Term Incentive Plan, +1 more
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restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"arising as a result of the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted under the Wheels Up Experience Inc. 2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
1-for-20 reverse stock split financial
"adjusted to reflect the Issuer's 1-for-20 reverse stock split that occurred on April 24, 2026"
tax liability financial
"were withheld for the payment of tax liability arising as a result of the vesting of restricted stock units"
Long-Term Incentive Plan financial
"granted under the Wheels Up Experience Inc. 2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated April 1, 2023"
A long-term incentive plan is a company program that pays executives or employees with stock, options, or cash tied to multi-year performance goals, where the rewards become theirs only after meeting conditions over time. Think of it as a delayed bonus or retirement-style reward that aligns employees’ interests with shareholders by encouraging them to boost long-term value; investors watch these plans because they affect pay costs, share dilution and management incentives.
Form 4 regulatory
"originally reported by the Reporting Person in a Form 4 filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Wheels Up (UP) report for David L. Holtz?
Wheels Up reported that COO David L. Holtz had 511 shares of Class A common stock withheld to cover tax liabilities from vesting RSUs. These were coded as tax-withholding dispositions, not open-market sales, and relate to prior equity awards under the company’s long-term incentive plan.
What equity awards caused the tax withholding in Wheels Up (UP) COO’s Form 4?
The tax withholding resulted from vesting restricted stock units granted under Wheels Up’s amended and restated 2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Footnotes explain these RSUs were originally reported in prior Form 4 and Form 4/A filings and are now adjusted for a 1-for-20 reverse stock split.
How does the recent reverse stock split affect this Wheels Up (UP) Form 4?
The Form 4 states the amounts were adjusted for a 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 24, 2026. This means the reported share counts, including the 511 tax-withheld shares and post-transaction holdings, already reflect the consolidated share structure after the reverse split.