UPBOUND GROUP (NASDAQ: UPBD) director receives 5,410 deferred stock units grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BROWN JEFFREY J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

UPBOUND GROUP, INC. director Jeffrey J. Brown received a grant of 5,410 Director Deferred Stock Units on April 1, 2026 at a reference price of $18.05 per unit. After this award, he holds 162,921 deferred stock units.

Each Director Deferred Stock Unit represents the right to receive one share of UPBOUND common stock. The units are fully vested and non-forfeitable, and the underlying common shares will be issued to Brown when his service on the company’s board of directors ends.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider BROWN JEFFREY J

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Director Deferred Stock Unit	5,410	$18.05	$98K

Holdings After Transaction: Director Deferred Stock Unit — 162,921 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Director Deferred Stock Units granted: 5,410 units Reference price per unit: $18.05 per unit Deferred stock units after transaction: 162,921 units +1 more

4 metrics

Director Deferred Stock Units granted 5,410 units Award on April 1, 2026

Reference price per unit $18.05 per unit Grant valuation for deferred stock units

Deferred stock units after transaction 162,921 units Total Director Deferred Stock Units held after award

Conversion ratio 1 unit = 1 share Each unit represents one share of common stock

Key Terms

Director Deferred Stock Unit, Common Stock, fully vested and non-forfeitable, board of directors

4 terms

Director Deferred Stock Unit financial

"Each Director Deferred Stock Unit represents the right to receive one share"

Common Stock financial

"one share of the common stock, $.01 par value per share, of the issuer"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

fully vested and non-forfeitable financial

"The Director Deferred Stock Units are fully vested and non-forfeitable."

board of directors financial

"issued to the reporting person upon the termination of their service as a member of the issuer's board of directors"

The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.

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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^*

BROWN JEFFREY J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

5501 HEADQUARTERS DRIVE

(Street)

PLANO TEXAS 75024

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026

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

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

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

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

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
Director Deferred Stock Unit	(1)	04/01/2026		A		5,410		(1)	(1)	COMMON STOCK	5,410	$18.05	162,921	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each Director Deferred Stock Unit represents the right to receive one share of the common stock, $.01 par value per share, of the issuer ("Common Stock"). The Director Deferred Stock Units are fully vested and non-forfeitable. The Common Stock will be issued to the reporting person upon the termination of their service as a member of the issuer's board of directors.

Remarks:

	/s/ Bryan Pechersky, attorney-in-fact	04/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did UPBD director Jeffrey J. Brown report?

UPBOUND GROUP, INC. director Jeffrey J. Brown reported receiving 5,410 Director Deferred Stock Units as a grant. These units are compensation-related, not an open-market stock purchase or sale, and increase his deferred right to receive UPBOUND common shares in the future.

How many UPBD deferred stock units does Jeffrey J. Brown hold after this Form 4?

Following the reported transaction, Jeffrey J. Brown holds 162,921 Director Deferred Stock Units. Each unit represents the right to receive one share of UPBOUND common stock when his service on the board of directors eventually terminates.

What is a Director Deferred Stock Unit for UPBOUND GROUP (UPBD)?

A Director Deferred Stock Unit for UPBOUND GROUP represents the right to receive one share of common stock. The units are fully vested and non-forfeitable, with actual common shares delivered only when the director’s board service ends, aligning compensation with long-term shareholder interests.

Did Jeffrey J. Brown buy or sell UPBD shares in the market?

He did not buy or sell UPBD shares in the open market. The Form 4 shows an acquisition coded as a grant of Director Deferred Stock Units, reflecting equity-based compensation rather than a discretionary market trade.

When will the UPBD shares underlying these Director Deferred Stock Units be issued?

The common stock underlying the Director Deferred Stock Units will be issued to Jeffrey J. Brown when his service as a member of UPBOUND GROUP’s board of directors terminates, according to the filing footnote.