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Controladora Vuela (VLRS) director exercises RSUs and boosts Series A stake

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Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. director Donovan William Dean exercised equity awards and received new grants tied to Series A common stock. On April 28, 2026, he exercised derivative awards to acquire 232,400 Series A shares at a price of $0.00 per share, bringing his directly held stake to 3,096,050 Series A shares.

On April 24, 2026, he was granted 64,200 Restricted Securities Units (BoDIP) and 59,260 Restricted Securities Units (Annual Fee), each representing a contingent right to receive one Series A share of common stock. Footnotes indicate his holdings are reflected through American Depositary Shares, with each ADS representing ten CPOs and each CPO representing the economic interest in one Series A share.

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Insider Donovan William Dean
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Securities Units (Annual Fee) 111,550 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Securities Units (BoDIP) 120,850 $0.00 --
Exercise Series A shares of common stock 232,400 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Restricted Securities Units (Annual Fee) 59,260 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Restricted Securities Units (BoDIP) 64,200 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Securities Units (Annual Fee) — 0 shares (Direct, null); Restricted Securities Units (BoDIP) — 0 shares (Direct, null); Series A shares of common stock — 3,096,050 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The Restricted Securities Units ("RSUs") were granted on April 28, 2025 and vest on April 28, 2026. The RSUs have no expiration date. Shares owned through American Depositary Shares ("ADSs"). Each ADS representing ten (10) Certificados de Participacion Ordinarios (CPOs). Each CPO representing the economic interest in one (1) share of Series A shares of common stock. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive on Series A share of common stock. The RSUs were granted on April 24, 2026 and will vest on April 24, 2027. The RSUs have no expiration date.
Shares acquired via exercise 232,400 shares Series A shares acquired on April 28, 2026 through derivative exercises
Direct holdings after transaction 3,096,050 shares Series A shares directly owned following April 28, 2026 transactions
RSU grant (BoDIP) 64,200 units Restricted Securities Units (BoDIP) granted on April 24, 2026
RSU grant (Annual Fee) 59,260 units Restricted Securities Units (Annual Fee) granted on April 24, 2026
Underlying shares RSU BoDIP exercise 106,461 shares Series A shares underlying BoDIP RSUs exercised on April 28, 2026
Underlying shares RSU Annual Fee exercise 111,550 shares Series A shares underlying Annual Fee RSUs exercised on April 28, 2026
ADS to CPO ratio 1 ADS : 10 CPOs Each ADS represents ten Certificados de Participacion Ordinarios (CPOs)
CPO to Series A ratio 1 CPO : 1 Series A share Each CPO represents economic interest in one Series A share
Restricted Securities Units ("RSUs") financial
"The Restricted Securities Units ("RSUs") were granted on April 28, 2025 and vest on April 28, 2026."
American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") financial
"Shares owned through American Depositary Shares ("ADSs"). Each ADS representing ten (10) Certificados de Participacion Ordinarios (CPOs)."
American Depositary Shares (ADSs) are U.S.-listed certificates issued by a bank that represent ownership of a specified number of a foreign company’s ordinary shares, letting U.S. investors buy and sell those interests in U.S. dollars on American markets. They matter because they make investing in overseas companies as easy as buying a domestic stock—streamlining currency, settlement, and recordkeeping—while still exposing investors to foreign-market risks like exchange rates and local regulations.
Certificados de Participacion Ordinarios (CPOs) financial
"Each ADS representing ten (10) Certificados de Participacion Ordinarios (CPOs). Each CPO representing the economic interest in one (1) share of Series A shares of common stock."
Series A shares of common stock financial
"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive on Series A share of common stock."
exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Donovan William Dean

(Last)(First)(Middle)
AV. ANTONIO DOVALI JAIME 70, TOWER B, 13
FLOOR, COLONIA ZEDEC SANTA FE

(Street)
MEXICO CITY01210

(City)(State)(Zip)

MEXICO

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. [ VLRS ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
[VOLAR]
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/24/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Series A shares of common stock04/28/2026M(1)232,400(2)A(3)3,096,050(2)D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Securities Units (Annual Fee)(3)04/24/2026A59,260 (4) (4)Series A shares of common stock59,260$059,260D
Restricted Securities Units (BoDIP)(3)04/24/2026A64,200 (4) (4)Series A shares of common stock64,200$064,200D
Restricted Securities Units (Annual Fee)(3)04/28/2026M111,550 (1) (1)Series A shares of common stock111,550$00D
Restricted Securities Units (BoDIP)(3)04/28/2026M120,850 (1) (1)Series A shares of common stock106,461$00D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The Restricted Securities Units ("RSUs") were granted on April 28, 2025 and vest on April 28, 2026. The RSUs have no expiration date.
2. Shares owned through American Depositary Shares ("ADSs"). Each ADS representing ten (10) Certificados de Participacion Ordinarios (CPOs). Each CPO representing the economic interest in one (1) share of Series A shares of common stock.
3. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive on Series A share of common stock.
4. The RSUs were granted on April 24, 2026 and will vest on April 24, 2027. The RSUs have no expiration date.
Remarks:
Exhibit 24 - Power of Attorney
/s/ Isela Cervantes Rodriguez, as Attorney-in-Fact, for William D. Donovan04/28/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Donovan William Dean report in this VLRS Form 4 filing?

He reported exercising equity awards to acquire 232,400 Series A shares and receiving new restricted securities units. These transactions increased his directly held stake in Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. while also adding fresh RSU-based contingent rights to future shares.

How many Controladora Vuela Series A shares does Donovan William Dean now hold?

After the reported transactions, Donovan William Dean directly holds 3,096,050 Series A shares. This figure reflects his position following the April 28, 2026 exercise of derivative awards that delivered 232,400 shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share.

What equity awards did Donovan William Dean exercise in April 2026 at VLRS?

On April 28, 2026, he exercised derivative awards, including RSU-related positions, to acquire 232,400 Series A shares of common stock. The filing classifies these as exercise or conversion of derivative securities with a transaction price per share of $0.00.

What new restricted securities units did Donovan William Dean receive from VLRS?

On April 24, 2026, he received 64,200 Restricted Securities Units (BoDIP) and 59,260 Restricted Securities Units (Annual Fee). Footnotes state each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one Series A share of common stock with no expiration date.

How are VLRS American Depositary Shares (ADSs) and CPOs structured in this Form 4?

The footnotes explain that holdings are owned through American Depositary Shares (ADSs), with each ADS representing ten Certificados de Participacion Ordinarios (CPOs). Each CPO, in turn, represents the economic interest in one Series A share of common stock.

Were there any sales or dispositions of VLRS shares in this Form 4?

No sales or dispositions were reported. All transactions are classified as acquisitions, consisting of derivative exercises that delivered 232,400 Series A shares and RSU grants totaling 123,460 restricted securities units, according to the transaction summary and codes used.