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American Assets Trust (NYSE: AAT) chair adds 79K shares

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American Assets Trust, Inc. (AAT) reported insider activity by Executive Chairman and ten percent owner Ernest S. Rady. Entities associated with Rady purchased 79,729 shares of common stock in open-market or private transactions on August 24 and 26, 2026 at per-share prices of $22.74 and $22.89, respectively. These purchases were made indirectly through Ernest Rady Trust U/D/T March 10, 1983, for which Rady is trustee, and he disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest. The filing also lists updated indirect holdings through several controlled entities and trusts, and 66,680 shares held in Rady’s IRA as direct ownership.

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Insider RADY ERNEST S
Role Executive Chairman
Bought 79,729 shs ($1.82M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Stock, par value $0.01 F1 50,000 $22.89 $1.14M
Purchase Common Stock, par value $0.01 F1 29,729 $22.74 $676K
holding Common Stock, par value $0.01 F2 -- -- --
holding Common Stock, par value $0.01 F3 -- -- --
holding Common Stock, par value $0.01 F4 -- -- --
holding Common Stock, par value $0.01 F5 -- -- --
holding Common Stock, par value $0.01 F6 -- -- --
holding Common Stock, par value $0.01 F7 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, par value $0.01 — 8,995,846 shares (Indirect, By ERT); Common Stock, par value $0.01 — 2,267,022 shares (Indirect, By AAI); Common Stock, par value $0.01 — 1,275,336 shares (Indirect, By ICW); Common Stock, par value $0.01 — 1,209,021 shares (Indirect, By RF); Common Stock, par value $0.01 — 200,000 shares (Indirect, By EIC); Common Stock, par value $0.01 — 107,859 shares (Indirect, By ESRT); Common Stock, par value $0.01 — 66,680 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (7)
  1. F1. Represents shares held by Ernest Rady Trust U/D/T March 10, 1983 ("ERT"), for which the Reporting Person is the trustee. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
  2. F2. Represents shares held by American Assets, Inc. ("AAI"), which is directly controlled by the Reporting Person. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
  3. F3. Represents shares held by Insurance Company of the West ("ICW"), which is directly controlled by the Reporting Person. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
  4. F4. Represents shares held by Rady Foundation ("RF"), which is directly controlled by the Reporting Person. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
  5. F5. Represents shares held by Explorer Insurance Company ("EIC"), which is directly controlled by the Reporting Person. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
  6. F6. Represents shares held by Evelyn Shirley Rady Trust U/D/T March 10, 1983 ("ESRT"), for which the Reporting Person is the trustee. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
  7. F7. Represents shares held by Ernest Rady IRA.
Shares purchased August 26, 2026 50,000 shares of Common Stock at $22.89 per share Indirect purchase by Ernest Rady Trust U/D/T March 10, 1983
Shares purchased August 24, 2026 29,729 shares of Common Stock at $22.74 per share Indirect purchase by Ernest Rady Trust U/D/T March 10, 1983
Total net shares bought in this Form 4 79,729 shares Transaction summary net-buy across reported purchases
Indirect holdings by American Assets, Inc. (AAI) 2,267,022 shares of Common Stock Reported as held by AAI, directly controlled by the reporting person
Indirect holdings by Insurance Company of the West (ICW) 1,275,336 shares of Common Stock Reported as held by ICW, directly controlled by the reporting person
Indirect holdings by Rady Foundation (RF) 1,209,021 shares of Common Stock Reported as held by RF, directly controlled by the reporting person
Direct holdings in Ernest Rady IRA 66,680 shares of Common Stock Reported as directly held by Ernest Rady IRA
beneficial ownership financial
"The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
pecuniary interest financial
"except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein"
indirect ownership financial
"directly controlled by the Reporting Person. The Reporting Person disclaims"
trustee financial
"for which the Reporting Person is the trustee. The Reporting Person"
A trustee is a person or institution legally appointed to hold and manage assets or enforce an agreement on behalf of other people (beneficiaries). Think of a trustee as a neutral referee or custodian who must act in the beneficiaries’ best interests, follow the trust or contract rules, and handle distributions, recordkeeping and enforcement. Investors care because a trustworthy trustee protects their rights, ensures promised payments or remedies are delivered, and can influence recoveries if things go wrong.
IRA financial
"Represents shares held by Ernest Rady IRA."
An individual retirement account (IRA) is a savings account designed to help people put aside money for their retirement, often with tax advantages that encourage long-term savings. It matters to investors because it can grow over time, providing financial security later in life, and offers benefits that can reduce current taxes or allow investments to compound more effectively.

FAQ

What insider transactions did AAT report for Ernest S. Rady on this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports that entities associated with Ernest S. Rady purchased a total of 79,729 AAT common shares on August 24 and 26, 2026 in open-market or private transactions, with no reported sales in this filing.

At what prices were the AAT shares purchased in Ernest S. Rady’s recent Form 4?

The filing states that 50,000 shares were purchased at $22.89 per share on August 26, 2026, and 29,729 shares were purchased at $22.74 per share on August 24, 2026, all in open-market or private transactions.

Were the AAT share purchases made directly by Ernest S. Rady?

No. The 79,729 shares were acquired indirectly through the Ernest Rady Trust U/D/T March 10, 1983. Rady is trustee and disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

What indirect AAT holdings associated with Ernest S. Rady are disclosed in this Form 4?

The filing lists indirect holdings of 2,267,022 shares by American Assets, Inc., 1,275,336 by Insurance Company of the West, 1,209,021 by Rady Foundation, 200,000 by Explorer Insurance Company, and 107,859 by the Evelyn Shirley Rady Trust.

What direct ownership of AAT shares does Ernest S. Rady report?

Ernest S. Rady reports 66,680 AAT common shares held directly through his Ernest Rady IRA, as disclosed in the holding entry that is marked as direct ownership in the Form 4 footnotes.

Does Ernest S. Rady claim full beneficial ownership of the indirectly held AAT shares?

No. For each entity and trust, the Form 4 states that Rady disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest, even though the entities are directly controlled by him or he serves as trustee.

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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*
RADY ERNEST S

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST, INC.
3420 CARMEL MOUNTAIN ROAD, SUITE 100

(Street)
SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA 92121

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
American Assets Trust, Inc. [ AAT ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirectorX10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Executive Chairman
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/24/2026
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
Common Stock, par value $0.0108/24/2026P29,729A$22.748,945,846IBy ERT(1)
Common Stock, par value $0.0108/26/2026P50,000A$22.898,995,846IBy ERT(1)
Common Stock, par value $0.012,267,022IBy AAI(2)
Common Stock, par value $0.011,275,336IBy ICW(3)
Common Stock, par value $0.011,209,021IBy RF(4)
Common Stock, par value $0.01200,000IBy EIC(5)
Common Stock, par value $0.01107,859IBy ESRT(6)
Common Stock, par value $0.0166,680D(7)
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares held by Ernest Rady Trust U/D/T March 10, 1983 ("ERT"), for which the Reporting Person is the trustee. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
2. Represents shares held by American Assets, Inc. ("AAI"), which is directly controlled by the Reporting Person. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
3. Represents shares held by Insurance Company of the West ("ICW"), which is directly controlled by the Reporting Person. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
4. Represents shares held by Rady Foundation ("RF"), which is directly controlled by the Reporting Person. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
5. Represents shares held by Explorer Insurance Company ("EIC"), which is directly controlled by the Reporting Person. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
6. Represents shares held by Evelyn Shirley Rady Trust U/D/T March 10, 1983 ("ESRT"), for which the Reporting Person is the trustee. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
7. Represents shares held by Ernest Rady IRA.
Remarks:
/s/ Meleana Leaverton, Attorney-in-fact08/26/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)