Form 4: Director Gregory Summe Receives RSU Grant at Wheels Up

Sentiment:

Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership


Director Gregory L. Summe was granted 24,305 restricted stock units as part of the Wheels Up Experience Inc. long-term incentive plan.

Summary

  • Director Gregory L. Summe acquired 24,305 restricted stock units (RSUs) on June 9, 2026.
  • The grant was issued under the Wheels Up Experience Inc. 2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan.
  • The RSUs will vest in four equal quarterly installments starting September 9, 2026, through June 9, 2027.
  • Following this transaction, the reporting person holds a total of 36,090 shares of Class A common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a routine administrative filing regarding director compensation, which carries a neutral sentiment.

Positives

  • Alignment of director interests with long-term shareholder value through equity-based compensation.

Negatives

  • Dilutive impact of new equity grants to directors.

Risks

  • Vesting is subject to the reporting person's continued service to the issuer.
  • The value of the equity is subject to market volatility of the underlying Class A common stock.

Future Outlook

The RSUs are scheduled to vest in four equal quarterly installments, concluding on June 9, 2027, or the date of the next annual meeting, whichever is earlier.

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that equity grants to board members are standard corporate governance practice to ensure director retention and alignment with company performance in the private aviation sector.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • The use of RSU grants for board compensation is consistent with standard practices for publicly traded companies in the aviation and travel technology sectors.
  • The vesting schedule of one year is relatively standard for director equity awards.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Equity Incentive Plan AmendmentReference to Amendment No. 3 to the 2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan effective March 31, 2026.03/31/2026Updates the framework for equity-based compensation for directors and employees.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders may experience minor dilution from the issuance of new shares upon RSU vesting.

Next Steps

  • Vesting of the first tranche of RSUs on September 9, 2026.

Key Dates

DateDescription
06/09/2026Date of RSU grant transaction.
06/10/2026Date of filing.
09/09/2026First vesting date for the RSU grant.

Keywords

Wheels Up, UP, Form 4, Insider Trading, Equity Compensation, Director Compensation

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