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VLRS (NYSE: VLRS) director discloses options, RSUs and share stake

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Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion (VLRS) director Jose Luis Fernandez reported his existing equity-based holdings. He holds options over 67,872 Series A shares at an exercise price of 32.2300 and options over 74,426 Series A shares at 33.8000, all vested and currently exercisable in Mexican pesos.

He also holds 146,742 restricted securities units from an annual fee program and 106,461 restricted securities units under a BoDIP program, each unit representing a contingent right to receive one Series A share. These restricted securities units will vest on April 28, 2026 and have no expiration date. In addition, he directly owns 193,724 Series A shares of common stock.

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Insider Fernandez Jose Luis Fernandez
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
holding Options -- -- --
holding Options -- -- --
holding Restricted Securities Units (Annual Fee) -- -- --
holding Restricted Securities Units (BoDIP) -- -- --
holding Series A shares of common stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Options — 67,872 shares (Direct); Restricted Securities Units (Annual Fee) — 146,742 shares (Direct); Restricted Securities Units (BoDIP) — 106,461 shares (Direct); Series A shares of common stock — 193,724 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The options are vested and currently exercisable. The price shown is in Mexican Pesos. The restricted securities units will vest on April 28, 2026 and have no expiration date. Each restricted securities unit represents a contingent right to receive on Series A share of common stock.
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SEC Form 3
FORM 3UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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*
Fernandez Jose Luis Fernandez
(Last)(First)(Middle)
AV. ANTONIO DOVALI JAIME NO. 70
13 FL, TWR B, COLONIA ZEDEC SANTA FE
(Street)
MEXICO CITY01210
(City)(State)(Zip)
MEXICO
(Country)		2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
03/18/2026		3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. [ VLRS ]
3a. Foreign Trading Symbol
[VOLAR] 		5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4) 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4) 3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Series A shares of common stock193,724D
Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Options (1)04/26/2026Series A shares of common stock67,872$32.23(2)D
Options (1)04/26/2027Series A shares of common stock74,426$33.8(2)D
Restricted Securities Units (Annual Fee) (3) (3)Series A shares of common stock146,742(4)D
Restricted Securities Units (BoDIP) (3) (3)Series A shares of common stock106,461(4)D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The options are vested and currently exercisable.
2. The price shown is in Mexican Pesos.
3. The restricted securities units will vest on April 28, 2026 and have no expiration date.
4. Each restricted securities unit represents a contingent right to receive on Series A share of common stock.
Remarks:
Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney.
/s/ Isela Cervantes Rodriguez, Attorney-in-fact.03/18/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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 5 (b)(v).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What equity holdings does VLRS director Jose Luis Fernandez report on this Form 3?

He reports direct ownership of 193,724 Series A shares plus multiple equity awards. These include options and restricted securities units linked to additional Series A shares, giving him a substantial equity-based interest aligned with Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion’s performance.

What stock options does Jose Luis Fernandez hold in Controladora Vuela (VLRS)?

He holds vested options over 67,872 Series A shares at 32.2300 and options over 74,426 shares at 33.8000, with prices shown in Mexican pesos. These options are currently exercisable and expire in 2026 and 2027, respectively, if not exercised.

How many restricted securities units linked to VLRS shares does Jose Luis Fernandez hold?

He holds 146,742 restricted securities units from an annual fee program and 106,461 restricted securities units under a BoDIP program. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one Series A share of common stock upon vesting conditions being satisfied.

When do Jose Luis Fernandez’s VLRS restricted securities units vest?

The restricted securities units will vest on April 28, 2026. After vesting, each unit represents a right to receive one Series A share of common stock, and the units have no contractual expiration date according to the disclosed terms.

Are Jose Luis Fernandez’s VLRS stock options currently exercisable?

Yes, the filing notes that the options are vested and currently exercisable. They relate to Series A shares of common stock, carry exercise prices stated in Mexican pesos, and have expiration dates in 2026 and 2027 if left unexercised.

What currency is used for Jose Luis Fernandez’s VLRS option exercise prices?

The option exercise prices, such as 32.2300 and 33.8000, are stated in Mexican pesos. This reflects the local-currency structure of the equity awards tied to Series A shares of Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion’s common stock.