Upbound Group (UPBD) CFO awarded 20,149 restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Khouri Halim reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Upbound Group EVP and CFO Halim Khouri received a grant of 20,149 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units at a reference price of $22.78 per share. These units vest in three equal annual installments each February 23 over the next three years, contingent on continued employment. Following this award, Khouri directly holds 103,854 shares, including both common stock and unvested restricted stock units.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Khouri Halim

Role EVP, Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	COMMON STOCK	20,149	$22.78	$459K

Holdings After Transaction: COMMON STOCK — 103,854 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents restricted stock units which vest annually in one-third increments on February 23 of each of the next three years provided that the reporting person has been continuously employed by the issuer as of each such vesting date. Includes shares of common stock and unvested restricted stock units.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Khouri Halim

(Last) (First) (Middle)

5501 HEADQUARTERS DRIVE

(Street)

PLANO TX 75024

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
UPBOUND GROUP, INC. [ UPBD ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Chief Financial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/23/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
COMMON STOCK	02/23/2026		A		20,149(1)	A	$22.78	103,854(2)	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents restricted stock units which vest annually in one-third increments on February 23 of each of the next three years provided that the reporting person has been continuously employed by the issuer as of each such vesting date.

2. Includes shares of common stock and unvested restricted stock units.

Remarks:

	/s/ Bryan Pechersky, attorney-in-fact	02/25/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did UPBOUND GROUP (UPBD) disclose about Halim Khouri’s latest equity award?

UPBOUND GROUP disclosed that EVP and CFO Halim Khouri received 20,149 restricted stock units of common stock at a reference price of $22.78 per share. These units represent a non-cash equity award that increases his overall share-based compensation stake in the company.

How do Halim Khouri’s new restricted stock units at UPBD vest over time?

The 20,149 restricted stock units granted to Halim Khouri vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting occurs each February 23 over the next three years, provided he remains continuously employed by Upbound Group on each applicable vesting date.

What is Halim Khouri’s total UPBOUND GROUP shareholdings after this Form 4 transaction?

After this equity grant, Halim Khouri directly holds 103,854 shares of Upbound Group common stock. This figure includes both currently held common shares and unvested restricted stock units, reflecting his combined direct equity exposure to the company.

Was Halim Khouri’s UPBD Form 4 filing a stock purchase or a grant?

The Form 4 reflects a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market purchase. Khouri received 20,149 restricted stock units of common stock as compensation, classified under transaction code “A” for grant, award, or other acquisition.

What conditions are attached to Halim Khouri’s new restricted stock units at UPBOUND GROUP?

The restricted stock units will only vest if Halim Khouri remains continuously employed by Upbound Group. They vest one-third each year on February 23 for the next three years, aligning long-term incentives with his ongoing service to the company.

Does the UPBD Form 4 indicate any sale or disposition of shares by Halim Khouri?

The Form 4 does not show any sale or disposition of shares by Halim Khouri. It reports only a grant of 20,149 restricted stock units, increasing his total direct holdings to 103,854 shares of common stock and unvested restricted units.