UPBOUND GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Approval of 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan at the 2026-01-01 meeting.
“Proposal Five: The 2026 LTIP was approved as follows: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 40,285,981 1,785,824 229,931 9,344,512”
Shareholder Votes
UPBOUND GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Advisory vote on frequency of future say-on-pay votes at the 2026-01-01 meeting.
“Proposal Four: The frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation voted for by stockholders, on an advisory basis, was every one year as follows: 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 40,078,425 21,276 2,093,408 108,627 9,344,512”
Shareholder Votes
UPBOUND GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation at the 2026-01-01 meeting.
“Proposal Three: The compensation of the named executive officers of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2025 was approved, on an advisory basis, as follows: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 41,399,464 648,319 253,953 9,344,512”
Shareholder Votes
UPBOUND GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor at the 2026-01-01 meeting.
“Proposal Two: The selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026 was ratified with voting on the proposal as follows: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 51,048,562 396,908 200,778 0”
Shareholder Votes
UPBOUND GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Election of directors at the 2026-01-01 meeting.
“Proposal One: Having received more than a majority of votes cast at the meeting, each of the individuals named below was re-elected as a director: Nominee Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes Jeffrey Brown 41,070,290 1,129,349 102,097 9,344,512 Charu Jain 41,811,163 378,373 112,200 9,344,512 Fahmi Karam 41,800,572 394,653 106,511 9,344,512 Molly Langenstein 41,702,939 492,933 105,864 9,344,512 Harold Lewis 41,741,349 453,178 107,209 9,344,512 Glenn Marino 41,559,473 635,027 107,236 9,344,512 Carol McFate 41,030,123 1,164,818 106,795 9,344,512”
Bryan Pechersky resigned as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at UPBOUND GROUP, INC..
“On May 15, 2026, Mr. Bryan Pechersky, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Upbound Group, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his resignation from the Company, effective on June 5, 2026.”
Earnings Releases
UPBOUND GROUP, INC. reported the quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $1,219.7 million, net income $35.8 million, EPS $0.61. Guidance reaffirmed.
“concluded Mr. Karam. Upbound Group, Inc. Earnings Release April 30, 2026 First Quarter 2026 Results & Key Metrics First Quarter Consolidated Results • Consolidated revenue of $1,219.7 million increased $43.4 million, or 3.7%, year-over-year. • GAAP operating profit of $77.4 million and non-GAAP operating profit1 of $115.9 million, compared to $62.6 million of GAAP”
Debt Financings
UPBOUND GROUP, INC. incurred term loan of $77 million with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent maturing August 19, 2032.
“provides approximately $77 million of incremental commitments under the Credit Agreement, all of which were drawn on the Closing Date”
Debt Financings
UPBOUND GROUP, INC. amended credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent maturing August 19, 2032.
“extends the maturity date for the loans outstanding under the Credit Agreement to August 19, 2032”
Debt Financings
UPBOUND GROUP, INC. incurred term loan of $875 million with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent maturing August 19, 2032.
“provides approximately $77 million of incremental commitments under the Credit Agreement, all of which were drawn on the Closing Date, resulting in total aggregate borrowings under the Credit Agreement on such date of $875 million”
Auditor Changes
UPBOUND GROUP, INC. dismissed Ernst & Young LLP as its auditor.
“On February 24, 2025, the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board of Directors of Upbound Group, Inc. (the “Company”) decided to (i) dismiss Ernst & Young LLP (“E&Y”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm”
Fahmi Karam was appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Director at UPBOUND GROUP, INC..
“the Company has appointed Mr. Fahmi Karam to succeed Mr. Fadel as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and a member of the Board, effective as of the Transition Date.”
Mitchell E. Fadel retired as Chief Executive Officer and Director at UPBOUND GROUP, INC..
“Mr. Mitchell E. Fadel will retire as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), effective June 1, 2025”
M&A Transactions
UPBOUND GROUP, INC. completed an acquisition involving Bridge IT, Inc. (Brigit) for aggregate closing cash consideration equal to approximately $278.67 million (closed 2025-01-31).
“the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“ Common Stock ”) (the “ Closing Stock Consideration ”), and aggregate closing cash consideration equal to approximately $278.67 million (such cash consideration, the “ Closing Cash Consideration ”, and together with the Closing Stock Consideration, the “ Closing Consideration ”). The Closing Cash Consideration is”
Charu Jain was appointed as Independent Director at UPBOUND GROUP, INC..
“On September 10, 2024, Upbound Group, Inc. (“Upbound” or the “Company”) announced by press release that, effective September 10, 2024, Ms. Charu Jain has been appointed to the Upbound Board of Directors (the “Board”) as a new independent director.”
Earnings Releases
UPBOUND GROUP, INC. reported first quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $1,096 million, net income $27.7 million, EPS $0.50.
“incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933. --- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- UPBOUND GROUP, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTS Total Revenue of $1,096 million GAAP Diluted EPS $0.50, Non-GAAP Diluted EPS 1 $0.79 For Immediate Release: __________________________________________________________ Plano, Texas, May 2, 2024 - Upbound Group,”
Jen You departed as Director at UPBOUND GROUP, INC..
“current director Ms. Jen You notified Upbound on April 1, 2024 that she will not stand for re-election to the Board at the end of her current term at the Company’s 2024 annual meeting of stockholders due to other professional commitments.”
Molly Langenstein was appointed as Director at UPBOUND GROUP, INC..
“Ms. Molly Langenstein has been appointed to the Upbound Board of Directors (the “Board”) as a new independent director.”
Christopher Hetrick resigned as Director at UPBOUND GROUP, INC..
“On February 22, 2024, Mr. Christopher Hetrick, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Upbound Group, Inc. (the “Company”), Chair of the Compensation Committee of the Board and member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board, notified the Company of his resignation from his position on the Board and all Committees thereof, effective on February 29, 2024.”
Earnings Releases
UPBOUND GROUP, INC. reported the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue Total Revenue of $1,018 Million for Fourth Quarter and $4 Billion for Full Year, EPS GAAP Diluted EPS $(0.21) for Fourth Quarter and $(0.09) for Full Year.
“by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933. --- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- UPBOUND GROUP, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2023 RESULTS Total Revenue of $1,018 Million for Fourth Quarter and $4 Billion for Full Year GAAP Diluted EPS $(0.21) for Fourth Quarter and $(0.09) for Full Year Non-GAAP Diluted EPS 1 $0.81 for Fourth Quarter and $3.55”
Earnings Releases
UPBOUND GROUP, INC. reported the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $1,018 Million, EPS GAAP Diluted EPS $(0.21).
“by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933. --- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- UPBOUND GROUP, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2023 RESULTS Total Revenue of $1,018 Million for Fourth Quarter and $4 Billion for Full Year GAAP Diluted EPS $(0.21) for Fourth Quarter and $(0.09) for Full Year Non-GAAP Diluted EPS 1 $0.81 for Fourth Quarter and $3.55”
Earnings Releases
UPBOUND GROUP, INC. reported the quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $979.1 million, EPS $0.08.
“Quarter 2023 Results & Key Metrics Operating Cash Flow Year-to-Date $219.9M Free Cash Flow Year-to-Date(1) $183.8M Third Quarter Consolidated Results • Consolidated revenues of $979.1 million decreased 4.4% year- over-year with lower rentals and fees revenue and merchandise sales revenue, primarily due to a decrease in lease portfolio value compared to the prior year”
Earnings Releases
UPBOUND GROUP, INC. reported the quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $979.2M, EPS $(0.83). Guidance raised.
“deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933. --- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- upboundq22023earningsrel Total Revenue GAAP Diluted Loss Per Share $979.2M $(0.83) Non-GAAP Diluted EPS1 CEO Commentary “We are pleased by the Company’s second quarter performance. While external conditions remained challenging, our resilient”
Shareholder Votes
UPBOUND GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Approval of amendment to Upbound Group, Inc. 2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan.
“Proposal Four: The amendment to the Upbound Group, Inc. 2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan was approved as follows: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non- Votes 41,485,278 1,818,367 37,555 8,069,709”
Shareholder Votes
UPBOUND GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Advisory vote on compensation of named executive officers for year ended December 31, 2022 at the 2022-12-31 meeting.
“Proposal Three: The compensation of the named executive officers of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2022 was approved, on an advisory basis, as follows: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non- Votes 42,632,889 649,907 58,404 8,069,709”
Shareholder Votes
UPBOUND GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Ratification of selection of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for year ending December 31, 2023 at the 2023-12-31 meeting.
“Proposal Two: The selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023 was ratified with voting on the proposal as follows: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non- Votes 51,124,143 166,793 119,973 0”
Shareholder Votes
UPBOUND GROUP, INC. shareholders approved Election or re-election of directors nominated by the board.
“Proposal One: Having received more than a majority of votes cast at the meeting, each of the individuals named below was elected or re-elected as a director: Nominee Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes Jeffrey Brown 42,854,866 443,008 43,326 8,069,709 Mitchell Fadel 42,990,046 326,669 24,485 8,069,709 Christopher Hetrick 42,456,154 841,942 43,104 8,069,709 Harold Lewis 43,017,474 280,343 43,383 8,069,709 Glenn Marino 42,617,045 678,696 45,459 8,069,709 Carol McFate 41,591,268 1,708,083 41,849 8,069,709 Jen You 42,984,300 297,225 59,675 8,069,709”
Earnings Releases
UPBOUND GROUP, INC. reported the quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $1.016 Billion, EPS GAAP Diluted EPS of $0.84; Non-GAAP Diluted EPS $0.83. Guidance raised.
“UPBOUND GROUP, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2023 RESULTS Total Revenue of $1.016 Billion GAAP Diluted EPS of $0.84; Non-GAAP Diluted EPS $0.83”
Earnings Releases
UPBOUND GROUP, INC. reported the full year ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $4.2 Billion, EPS $0.21.
“Total Revenue of $990 Million for Fourth Quarter and $4.2 Billion for Full Year GAAP Diluted EPS $0.05 for Fourth Quarter and $0.21 for Full Year”
Earnings Releases
UPBOUND GROUP, INC. reported the quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $990 Million, EPS $0.05.
“Total Revenue of $990 Million for Fourth Quarter and $4.2 Billion for Full Year GAAP Diluted EPS $0.05 for Fourth Quarter and $0.21 for Full Year”
Governance Changes
UPBOUND GROUP, INC.: Amended and restated bylaws solely to reflect name change from Rent-A-Center, Inc. to Upbound Group, Inc (effective 2023-02-22).
“Additionally, the Board approved and adopted an amendment and restatement of the Company’s existing bylaws (as amended and restated, the “Amended and Restated Bylaws”) effective on February 22, 2023, solely to reflect the change of the Company’s name from Rent-A-Center, Inc. to Upbound Group, Inc.”
Governance Changes
UPBOUND GROUP, INC.: Changed company name from Rent-A-Center, Inc. to Upbound Group, Inc. via Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation (effective 2023-02-22).
“On February 21, 2023, Upbound Group, Inc. (the “Company”) filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to change the Company’s name from Rent-A-Center, Inc. to Upbound Group, Inc., which was approved by the board of directors (the “Board”) of the Company. The name change became effective on February 22, 2023.”
B.C. Silver resigned as Director at UPBOUND GROUP, INC..
“On January 28, 2023, B.C. Silver, a member of the Board of Directors of Rent-A-Center, Inc. (the “Company”) and member of the Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors, notified the Company of his resignation from his position on the Board of Directors of the Company and all Committees thereof, effective on January 28, 2023.”
Earnings Releases
UPBOUND GROUP, INC. reported the quarter ended September 30, 2022 results: revenue $1.024 Billion, net income $5.8 million, EPS $0.10. Guidance initiated.
“Total Revenue of $1.024 Billion GAAP Diluted Loss per Share $0.10; Non-GAAP Diluted EPS $0.94”
Fahmi Karam was appointed as Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer at UPBOUND GROUP, INC..
“On September 29, 2022, the Company announced that Mr. Fahmi Karam will join the Company as its Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer effective October 31, 2022 (the “Effective Date”).”
Maureen Short departed as Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer at UPBOUND GROUP, INC..
“On September 28, 2022, Ms. Maureen Short, Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer of Rent-A-Center, Inc. (the “Company”) departed the Company.”
Aaron Allred was appointed as Executive Vice President – Acima at UPBOUND GROUP, INC..
“Mr. Aaron Allred, the founder of Acima and current employee of the Company, has assumed the role of Executive Vice President – Acima.”
Jason Hogg departed as Executive Vice President – Acima at UPBOUND GROUP, INC..
“Mr. Jason Hogg, former Executive Vice President – Acima, has departed the Company effective March 28, 2022.”
Catherine Skula departed as Executive Vice President – Chief Development Officer at UPBOUND GROUP, INC..
“On January 28, 2022, Rent-A-Center announced that Ms. Catherine Skula, Executive Vice President – Chief Development Officer of Rent-A-Center, will be departing Rent-A-Center.”
Jen You was elected as Director at UPBOUND GROUP, INC..
“On January 27, 2022, Rent-A-Center, Inc. (“Rent-A-Center”) announced by press release that, effective January 26, 2022, Ms. Jen You has been elected to the Rent-A-Center Board of Directors (the “Board”) as a new independent director.”
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