HOST HOTELS (NYSE: HST) SVP reports 46-share tax-withholding disposition on Form 4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. senior vice president and corporate controller Joseph Ottinger reported a small tax-related share disposition. On a Form 4, he had 46 shares of common stock withheld at $21.54 per share to cover tax obligations, leaving him with 44,661 directly owned shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider OTTINGER JOSEPH

Role SVP & Corp. Controller

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	46	$21.54	$990.84

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 44,661 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 46 shares Share value for withholding: $21.54 per share Shares after transaction: 44,661 shares

3 metrics

Shares withheld for taxes 46 shares Tax-withholding disposition, code F

Share value for withholding $21.54 per share Value used for 46-share tax payment

Shares after transaction 44,661 shares Directly owned common stock following Form 4 event

Key Terms

tax-withholding disposition, Common Stock, Form 4, Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities

4 terms

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition""

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities financial

"transaction_code_description: "Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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^*

OTTINGER JOSEPH

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4747 BETHESDA AVENUE

SUITE 1300

(Street)

BETHESDA MARYLAND 20814

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. [ HST ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP & Corp. Controller

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/14/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/14/2026		F		46	D	$21.54	44,661	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	By: /s/ William K. Kelso For: Joseph Ottinger	05/15/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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).
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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 HST executive Joseph Ottinger report on this Form 4?

Joseph Ottinger reported a tax-withholding disposition of 46 shares of HOST HOTELS & RESORTS common stock. These shares were delivered to satisfy tax obligations, not sold on the open market, as part of routine equity compensation handling.

How many HST shares were disposed of for tax withholding by Joseph Ottinger?

Joseph Ottinger had 46 common shares of HOST HOTELS & RESORTS withheld at $21.54 per share. This F-code transaction reflects payment of tax liability using shares rather than cash and represents a very small change in his holdings.

At what price were Joseph Ottinger’s HST shares used for tax withholding valued?

The 46 HOST HOTELS & RESORTS shares used for tax withholding were valued at $21.54 per share. This value is used to calculate the tax payment amount when shares are delivered instead of cash to satisfy associated tax liabilities.

How many HOST HOTELS & RESORTS (HST) shares does Joseph Ottinger hold after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the tax-withholding disposition, Joseph Ottinger directly holds 44,661 shares of HOST HOTELS & RESORTS common stock. This remaining position, disclosed on the Form 4, shows that the recent transaction affected only a small fraction of his holdings.

What does transaction code F mean in Joseph Ottinger’s HST Form 4 filing?

Transaction code F indicates a payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities. In this case, 46 HOST HOTELS & RESORTS shares were withheld to cover taxes, which is not an open-market sale and is considered a routine administrative event.