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Granite Point (NYSE: GPMT) director exercises 40,846 RSUs into common shares

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Granite Point Mortgage Trust director Lazar Nikolic reported an equity award vesting and option-style exercise. On June 5, 2026, he exercised 40,846 restricted stock units, converting them into the same number of common shares at $0.00 per share. The filing notes these RSUs were granted on June 5, 2025 and vested in full on the first anniversary of the grant date under the Amended and Restated Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

Following the transaction, Nikolic holds 93,648 shares of common stock directly. He also reports indirect ownership of additional Granite Point shares held through related entities and family relationships, including JPL Opportunity Fund LP, Giordano Family Trusts, Soaring Eagle LLC, and his spouse.

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Insider Nikolic Lazar
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 40,846 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 40,846 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 93,648 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 55,000 shares (Indirect, Soaring Eagle LLC)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. The Reporting Person is a Managing Member of Soaring Eagle LLC's investment advisor. The Reporting Person's spouse is the sole investment trustee of Giordano Family Trusts. The Reporting Person is a Managing Member of JPL Opportunity Fund LP's manager. On June 5, 2025, the reporting person was granted 40,846 restricted stock units under the Amended and Restated Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which vested in full on the first anniversary of the grant date.
RSUs exercised 40,846 units Restricted stock units converting 1-for-1 into common stock
Exercise price $0.00 per share Conversion of RSUs into common stock
Direct shares after transaction 93,648 shares Common stock held directly following RSU conversion
Indirect JPL Opportunity Fund LP holding 655,794 shares Common stock reported as indirectly owned
Indirect spouse holding 173,139 shares Common stock held through spouse
Indirect Giordano Family Trusts holding 419,809 shares Common stock held via family trusts
Indirect Soaring Eagle LLC holding 55,000 shares Common stock reported as indirectly owned
RSU grant date June 5, 2025 Grant under 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan
Restricted stock units financial
"Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Amended and Restated Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"granted 40,846 restricted stock units under the Amended and Restated Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan"
Managing Member financial
"The Reporting Person is a Managing Member of Soaring Eagle LLC's investment advisor."
Family Trusts financial
"The Reporting Person's spouse is the sole investment trustee of Giordano Family Trusts."
investment advisor financial
"The Reporting Person is a Managing Member of Soaring Eagle LLC's investment advisor."
An investment advisor is a person or firm that provides personalized guidance on buying, selling and managing investments and often oversees client portfolios for a fee. For investors this matters because the advisor shapes risk, costs and long-term returns, and is typically required by law to act in the client’s best interests — think of them as a financial coach or GPS that helps navigate choices and avoid costly detours.
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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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Nikolic Lazar

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1114 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
SUITE 3020

(Street)
NEW YORK NEW YORK 10036

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. [ GPMT ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/05/2026
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 Stock06/05/2026M40,846A(1)93,648D
Common Stock55,000ISoaring Eagle LLC(2)
Common Stock419,809IGiordano Family Trusts(3)
Common Stock173,139ISpouse
Common Stock655,794IJPL Opportunity Fund LP(4)
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 Stock Units$0(1)06/05/2026M40,846 (5)06/05/2026(5)Common Stock40,846$00D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. The Reporting Person is a Managing Member of Soaring Eagle LLC's investment advisor.
3. The Reporting Person's spouse is the sole investment trustee of Giordano Family Trusts.
4. The Reporting Person is a Managing Member of JPL Opportunity Fund LP's manager.
5. On June 5, 2025, the reporting person was granted 40,846 restricted stock units under the Amended and Restated Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which vested in full on the first anniversary of the grant date.
Remarks:
/s/ Michael J. Karber, as attorney-in-fact for Lazar Nikolic06/09/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* 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).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Lazar Nikolic report at Granite Point (GPMT)?

Lazar Nikolic reported exercising 40,846 restricted stock units into common shares of Granite Point Mortgage Trust. The RSUs vested in full one year after grant under the company’s 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan, and converted to common stock on a one-for-one basis.

How many Granite Point shares did Lazar Nikolic acquire through this Form 4 filing?

He acquired 40,846 common shares by exercising an equal number of restricted stock units at a price of $0.00 per share. The RSUs converted into common stock on a one-for-one basis when they vested, increasing his direct equity ownership.

What are Lazar Nikolic’s direct Granite Point share holdings after the transaction?

After the exercise, Lazar Nikolic directly holds 93,648 shares of Granite Point common stock. This figure reflects his position following conversion of the 40,846 restricted stock units disclosed in the filing, and does not include any separately reported indirect holdings.

What was the origin and vesting schedule of the 40,846 RSUs reported by GPMT’s director?

The 40,846 restricted stock units were granted on June 5, 2025 under Granite Point’s Amended and Restated 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan. They vested in full on the first anniversary of that grant date, then converted into common stock on a one-for-one basis upon vesting.

Does Lazar Nikolic report any indirect Granite Point (GPMT) share ownership?

Yes. The filing lists indirect holdings in Granite Point common stock through JPL Opportunity Fund LP, Giordano Family Trusts, Soaring Eagle LLC, and his spouse. These positions are reported as indirect ownership, separate from his directly held 93,648 shares.

How many Granite Point RSUs remain outstanding for Lazar Nikolic after this Form 4?

The derivative position shown in the filing for 40,846 restricted stock units has a post-transaction balance of zero. This indicates all RSUs covered by this specific grant were converted into common stock, leaving no remaining units from that award.