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UPBD · Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) · Filed April 21, 2026

Upbound Group Inc — Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A)

Form
DEFA14A
Filed
April 21, 2026
Ticker
UPBD
Accession
0001104659-26-045739
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Upbound Group's board urges votes for its director slate and proposals, including Deloitte audit, executive pay, 1-year vote, and LTIP.

About Upbound Group Inc
Market cap
$1.1B
1Y TSR
−20.9%
3Y TSR
−12.6%
Board grade
C
Sector
Technology
CEO
Fahmi Karam
Last annual meeting: Jun 2, 2026 · View full Upbound Group Inc profile →

 

 

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 14A

(RULE 14a-101)

 

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

x Filed by the Registrant                           ¨ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant

 

Check the appropriate box:

 

¨Preliminary Proxy Statement
¨CONFIDENTIAL, FOR USE OF THE COMMISSION ONLY (AS PERMITTED BY RULE 14A-6(E)(2))
¨Definitive Proxy Statement
xDefinitive Additional Materials
¨Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12

 

UPBOUND GROUP, INC.

(Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

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Your Vote Counts! Smartphone users Point your camera here and vote without entering a control number For complete information and to vote, visit www.ProxyVote.com Control # V95006-P47646 *Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. You invested in UPBOUND GROUP, INC. and it’s time to vote! You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the stockholder meeting to be held on June 2, 2026. UPBOUND GROUP, INC. 5501 HEADQUARTERS DRIVE PLANO, TX 75024 UPBOUND GROUP, INC. 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders Vote by June 1, 2026 11:59 PM ET. For shares held in our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, vote by May 28, 2026 11:59 PM ET. Get informed before you vote View the Notice and the Proxy Statement and most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to May 19, 2026. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future stockholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy. Vote in Person at the Meeting* June 2, 2026 8:00 a.m. Central Time 5501 Headquarters Drive Plano, Texas 75024

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Vote at www.ProxyVote.com Prefer to receive an email instead? While voting on www.ProxyVote.com, be sure to click “Delivery Settings”. V95007-P47646 Voting Items Board Recommends 1. To elect the directors nominated by the Board of Directors: 1a. Jeffrey Brown For 1b. Charu Jain For 1c. Fahmi Karam For 1d. Molly Langenstein For 1e. Harold Lewis For 1f. Glenn Marino For 1g. Carol McFate For 2. To ratify the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026 For 3. To approve, by non-binding vote, compensation of the named executive officers for the year ended December 31, 2025 For 4. To approve, by non-binding vote, the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation 1 Year 5. To approve the Upbound Group, Inc. 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan For NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting and any adjournment or postponement thereof. THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming stockholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters.

 

 

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Frequently asked questions

When did Upbound Group Inc file this DEFA14A?
Upbound Group Inc (UPBD) filed this Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) with the SEC on April 21, 2026. The accession number assigned by EDGAR is 0001104659-26-045739.
What does a DEFA14A disclose?
DEFA14A is additional definitive proxy soliciting material filed in connection with a shareholder meeting — supplemental letters, slides, or amendments issued after the main proxy statement.
What is the key takeaway from this filing?
Upbound Group's board urges votes for its director slate and proposals, including Deloitte audit, executive pay, 1-year vote, and LTIP. This is Boardroom Alpha's one-line summary of the additional proxy materials; see the full filing text above for the formal disclosure.
Where can I find Upbound Group Inc's prior proxy statements on EDGAR?
The SEC EDGAR browser lists every DEFA14A Upbound Group Inc has filed under CIK 933036, sortable by date. Use the "View on SEC EDGAR" link in the page header, or browse directly via https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar.
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