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Upbound Group (NASDAQ: UPBD) EVP reports stock award and tax-withheld share disposals

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UPBOUND GROUP, INC. executive Transient C Taylor reported equity compensation and related tax withholding transactions. On February 23, 2026, Taylor acquired 21,130 shares of common stock as a grant/award at a reference price of $22.78 per share, represented by restricted stock units that vest in one-third increments each February 23 over the next three years, assuming continued employment.

On February 24, 2026, Taylor disposed of 558 shares and 687 shares of common stock at $21.36 per share each through tax-withholding dispositions tied to time-based restricted stock units that vested after one- and three-year service periods. Following these transactions, Taylor directly owned 44,463 shares, including both common stock and unvested restricted stock units.

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Insider Taylor Transient C
Role EVP, CHRO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding COMMON STOCK 558 $21.36 $12K
Tax Withholding COMMON STOCK 687 $21.36 $15K
Grant/Award COMMON STOCK 21,130 $22.78 $481K
Holdings After Transaction: COMMON STOCK — 45,150 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. Number of shares withheld to cover taxes with respect to time-based restricted stock units which vested on February 24, 2026 (upon completion of three years of continuous employment from grant date of February 24, 2023). Number of shares withheld to cover taxes with respect to time-based restricted stock units which vested on February 24, 2026 (upon completion of one year of continuous employment from grant date of February 24, 2025).
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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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*
Taylor Transient C

(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, CHRO
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 21,130(1) A $22.78 45,708(2) D
COMMON STOCK 02/24/2026 F 558(3) D $21.36 45,150(2) D
COMMON STOCK 02/24/2026 F 687(4) D $21.36 44,463(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.
3. Number of shares withheld to cover taxes with respect to time-based restricted stock units which vested on February 24, 2026 (upon completion of three years of continuous employment from grant date of February 24, 2023).
4. Number of shares withheld to cover taxes with respect to time-based restricted stock units which vested on February 24, 2026 (upon completion of one year of continuous employment from grant date of February 24, 2025).
Remarks:
/s/ Bryan Pechersky, attorney-in-fact 02/25/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did UPBD executive Transient C Taylor report?

Transient C Taylor reported a grant of 21,130 UPBOUND GROUP, INC. shares and two smaller tax-withholding dispositions. The award reflects equity compensation, while the disposals were shares withheld to cover taxes on vesting restricted stock units, not open-market sales.

How many UPBD shares did Transient C Taylor acquire in the latest Form 4?

Taylor acquired 21,130 UPBOUND GROUP, INC. common shares through a grant/award. These are structured as restricted stock units that vest in one-third increments on February 23 over the next three years, contingent on continued employment with the company.

Were the UPBD share disposals by Transient C Taylor open-market sales?

No, the reported disposals were tax-withholding transactions, not open-market sales. A total of 558 and 687 shares were withheld to cover taxes owed when time-based restricted stock units vested after specified employment service periods.

What is the vesting schedule for Transient C Taylor’s new UPBD restricted stock units?

The 21,130 restricted stock units vest annually in one-third increments each February 23 over the next three years. Vesting requires that Taylor remain continuously employed by UPBOUND GROUP, INC. through each applicable vesting date.

How many UPBD shares does Transient C Taylor hold after these transactions?

After the reported award and tax-withholding dispositions, Taylor directly holds 44,463 UPBOUND GROUP, INC. shares. This figure includes both common stock and unvested restricted stock units, reflecting the executive’s ongoing equity stake in the company.

What prices were used for Transient C Taylor’s UPBD Form 4 transactions?

The share grant used a reference price of $22.78 per UPBOUND GROUP, INC. share, while the tax-withholding dispositions were recorded at $21.36 per share. These prices are used for reporting and tax purposes in the Form 4 filing.