Stock grants and tax share withholdings for United Rentals (NYSE: URI) CEO

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

United Rentals, Inc. President & CEO Matthew John Flannery reported a mix of stock awards and tax-related share withholdings. On March 4, 2026, he acquired 2,583 restricted stock units and 1,017 shares as part of his 2025 annual bonus, both settled in common stock.

Footnotes state that one award is scheduled to vest in three equal parts on March 4, 2027, March 4, 2028, and March 4, 2029, with each unit converting into one share upon vesting. On March 4 and March 5, shares totaling several hundred were disposed of to cover tax obligations tied to these awards, rather than through open-market sales. After these transactions, Flannery directly owned over 122,000 shares of United Rentals common stock.

Insights

Equity compensation analyst

Routine CEO equity awards paired with tax withholdings, not open-market trading.

The transactions show Matthew John Flannery, President & CEO of United Rentals, receiving equity compensation. He was granted 2,583 restricted stock units and a 1,017-share bonus in common stock, reinforcing stock-based pay alignment with the company’s performance.

Footnotes explain that vesting for one award is staggered on March 4, 2027, March 4, 2028, and March 4, 2029. Separate Form 4 entries coded “F” reflect shares surrendered or withheld to satisfy tax liabilities, which is common for equity awards and does not represent discretionary open-market selling.

Following these moves, Flannery’s direct holdings remained above 122,000 shares. Overall, these are standard compensation and tax-management entries, so they are typically viewed as neutral from a valuation standpoint rather than signaling a change in sentiment.

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^*

Flannery Matthew John

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O UNITED RENTALS, INC.

100 FIRST STAMFORD PLACE, SUITE 700

(Street)

STAMFORD CT 06902

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
UNITED RENTALS, INC. [ URI ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/04/2026

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	03/04/2026		F		317.202(1)	D	$851.88	120,019.216	D
Common Stock	03/04/2026		A		2,583(2)	A	$851.88	122,602.216	D
Common Stock	03/04/2026		A		1,017(3)	A	$851.88	123,619.216	D
Common Stock	03/04/2026		F		430.7(4)	D	$851.88	123,188.516	D
Common Stock	03/05/2026		F		440.241(5)	D	$842.93	122,748.275	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. Securities disposed of represent shares surrendered for tax purposes in connection with the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units granted and previously reported on Form 4.

2. These shares comprise an award of restricted stock units granted to the reporting person. Subject to acceleration in certain circumstances, one-third of the units are scheduled to vest on each of March 4, 2027, March 4, 2028 and March 4, 2029. Units are settled with shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis upon vesting.

3. Represents 2025 annual bonus payable in the form of unrestricted common stock.

4. Securities disposed of represent shares withheld for tax purposes in connection with award of 2025 annual bonus.

5. Securities disposed of represent shares surrendered for tax purposes in connection with the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units granted and previously reported on Form 4.

	/s/ Alison M. Walsh, Attorney-in-fact	03/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did United Rentals (URI) CEO Matthew Flannery report in this Form 4?

Matthew Flannery reported equity compensation activity, including new stock awards and related tax withholdings. He received restricted stock units and a stock-based 2025 bonus, while some shares were surrendered or withheld to cover associated tax obligations, rather than sold in the open market.

Were United Rentals (URI) shares bought or sold on the open market in this filing?

No open-market purchases or sales are indicated. The filing shows stock grants and shares disposed of under code “F” for tax liabilities, meaning shares were surrendered or withheld to pay taxes tied to vesting and bonus awards, not traded on an exchange or through discretionary selling.

What equity awards did the United Rentals (URI) CEO receive according to the Form 4?

The CEO received an award of 2,583 restricted stock units and 1,017 shares as part of his 2025 annual bonus. The units and bonus are settled in United Rentals common stock, aligning a portion of his compensation directly with the company’s share performance over time.

How do the restricted stock units for United Rentals (URI) CEO vest?

One restricted stock unit award vests in three equal installments on March 4, 2027, March 4, 2028, and March 4, 2029. Upon each vesting date, units convert into United Rentals common shares on a one-for-one basis, gradually increasing the CEO’s directly held stock over the vesting period.

Why were some United Rentals (URI) shares disposed of in this CEO Form 4?

The footnotes state that shares were surrendered or withheld solely for tax purposes. They covered tax obligations from the vesting and settlement of previously granted restricted stock units and from the 2025 stock bonus award, rather than representing discretionary or strategic sales by the CEO.

How many United Rentals (URI) shares does the CEO hold after these transactions?

After the reported grants and tax-related withholdings, Matthew Flannery directly owned over 122,000 shares of United Rentals common stock. This figure reflects his position following the combination of new awards, vesting activity, and the share disposals used to satisfy related tax liabilities.