Upbound Group (UPBD) director granted 506 fully vested deferred units

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Upbound Group director Molly Langenstein reported receiving 506 Director Deferred Stock Units on January 6, 2026 at a reference price of $17.64 per unit. These derivative units are fully vested, non‑forfeitable, and each represents the right to receive one share of Upbound Group common stock.

The shares underlying these units will be delivered to Langenstein after her service on the company’s board ends. Following this grant, she beneficially owns 29,133 Director Deferred Stock Units in total, all held directly.

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 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^*

LANGENSTEIN MOLLY

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/06/2026

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

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)	01/06/2026		A		506		(1)	(1)	COMMON STOCK	506	$17.64	29,133	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	01/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did UPBD director Molly Langenstein report?

Molly Langenstein reported the acquisition of 506 Director Deferred Stock Units of Upbound Group on January 6, 2026, as shown in a Form 4 filing.

What are Upbound Group (UPBD) Director Deferred Stock Units?

Each Director Deferred Stock Unit gives the right to receive one share of Upbound Group common stock. The units are fully vested, non‑forfeitable, and convert into common shares when the director’s board service ends.

How many deferred stock units does Molly Langenstein hold after this UPBD transaction?

After the reported grant, Molly Langenstein beneficially owns 29,133 Director Deferred Stock Units of Upbound Group, held directly.

Was the UPBD Form 4 transaction a purchase, sale, or award?

The Form 4 lists transaction code “A”, indicating an acquisition of 506 Director Deferred Stock Units, consistent with an equity award rather than an open‑market trade.

When will the shares underlying these UPBD deferred stock units be issued?

The underlying common stock will be issued to Molly Langenstein upon the termination of her service as a member of Upbound Group’s board of directors.

Does Molly Langenstein hold these UPBD deferred stock units directly or indirectly?

The Form 4 indicates the ownership form is direct (D), meaning the 29,133 Director Deferred Stock Units are held directly by her rather than through another entity.