UPBOUND GROUP (UPBD) EVP Blasquez reports 485-share RSU tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

UPBOUND GROUP, INC. executive Anthony J. Blasquez, EVP-RAC, reported a tax-related share disposition tied to vesting equity. On February 26, 2026, 485 shares of common stock were withheld at $21.54 per share to cover taxes on time-based restricted stock units that vested after two years of continuous employment from the February 26, 2024 grant date.

After this withholding transaction, Blasquez beneficially owned 53,717 shares of common stock, which the disclosure states includes both common shares and unvested restricted stock units. This Form 4 reflects a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market buy or sell.

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^*

Blasquez Anthony J

(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-RAC

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/26/2026

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	02/26/2026		F		485(1)	D	$21.54	53,717(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. Number of shares withheld to cover taxes with respect to time-based restricted stock units which vested on February 26, 2026 (upon completion of two years of continuous employment from grant date of February 26, 2024).

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

Remarks:

	/s/ Bryan Pechersky, attorney-in-fact	02/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did UPBOUND GROUP (UPBD) report for Anthony J. Blasquez?

UPBOUND GROUP reported that EVP-RAC Anthony J. Blasquez had 485 common shares withheld to cover taxes on vesting restricted stock units. The transaction occurred at $21.54 per share and is reported as a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market trade.

Why were 485 UPBOUND GROUP (UPBD) shares disposed of in this Form 4?

The 485 shares were withheld to cover taxes on time-based restricted stock units that vested on February 26, 2026. The units vested upon completion of two years of continuous employment from their February 26, 2024 grant date, triggering this tax-withholding disposition.

At what price were the withheld UPBOUND GROUP (UPBD) shares valued?

The withheld shares were valued at $21.54 per share for the tax-withholding disposition. This price is used in the Form 4 to report the value of the 485 common shares that were delivered to satisfy the tax liability tied to the vesting restricted stock units.

How many UPBOUND GROUP (UPBD) shares does Anthony J. Blasquez hold after this transaction?

After the transaction, Anthony J. Blasquez beneficially owned 53,717 shares of UPBOUND GROUP common stock. The filing notes that this figure includes both common shares and unvested restricted stock units, reflecting his total reported beneficial ownership after the tax withholding.

What type of Form 4 transaction code was used in the UPBOUND GROUP (UPBD) filing?

The filing uses transaction code F, described as “Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities.” This indicates a tax-withholding disposition, where shares are withheld to satisfy tax obligations tied to equity awards rather than sold in the open market.

What equity award triggered the tax withholding for UPBOUND GROUP (UPBD) EVP Blasquez?

The tax withholding was triggered by time-based restricted stock units that vested on February 26, 2026. According to the disclosure, these units vested upon completion of two years of continuous employment from their original grant date of February 26, 2024.