Zaetta Christopher R 4

What Happened

• Christopher R. Zaetta, EVP & Chief Legal Officer of UnitedHealth Group (UNH), had a total of 443.287 shares withheld/disposed to satisfy tax obligations related to a derivative transaction (exercise of options). The withholding occurred on 2026-02-20 at $290.00 per share, resulting in proceeds of $37,947 (130.851 shares) and $90,606 (312.436 shares) — about $128,553 combined.
• This is a tax-withholding/net-share settlement (routine disposition) rather than an open‑market sale for investment purposes.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-02-20. Price per share: $290.00.
• Shares withheld/disposed: 130.851 shares ($37,947) and 312.436 shares ($90,606); total 443.287 shares (~$128,553).
• Transaction code/footnote: F — payment of exercise price or tax liability (shares withheld to cover taxes).
• Filing date: 2026-02-24. This filing was submitted within the standard 2-business-day window and appears timely.
• Shares owned after transaction: not specified in the provided filing details.

Context

• These entries reflect withholding of shares to cover taxes from a derivative exercise (commonly called a “sell-to-cover” or net-share settlement). Such transactions are routine tax-administration actions and do not necessarily indicate the insider’s view of the company’s prospects.