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Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2026-02-25

UnitedHealth Group Amends Stephen Hemsley's Stock Option Agreement

On February 23, 2026, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated amended the stock option granted to Stephen Hemsley, adding a two-year share holding requirement following a three-year cliff vesting.

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UnitedHealth Group Incorporated UNH · NYSE
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0000731766-26-000046
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0000731766
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High impactHealthcare

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This amendment requires Mr. Hemsley to hold any net shares acquired upon exercise of the stock option until May 14, 2030, except in the event of death or disability. All other terms of the stock option remain unchanged.

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Key Executive Appointment Equity Plan Approved

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About UnitedHealth Group Incorporated

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated is a diversified healthcare company offering a broad spectrum of health-related services and products. As one of the largest players in the healthcare industry, its primary function is to provide services through its two distinct platforms: UnitedHealthcare, responsible for providing healthcare benefits, and Optum, which provides health services through technology and information. UnitedHealth Group impacts numerous sectors including insurance, healthcare services, and pharmaceuticals, working closely with government agencies, employers, and individual consumers. With its prominent market presence, the company influences healthcare policy and innovation, striving to improve overall community health outcomes and manage healthcare costs effectively. Based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, UnitedHealth’s significant contributions to healthcare make it an essential component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, reflecting its influence in both the healthcare sector and the broader market.

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