Host Hotels (HST) EVP Lentz delivers shares to cover tax liabilities

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Host Hotels & Resorts executive Michael E. Lentz reported routine tax-related share dispositions. On February 9, 2026, he used company common stock to cover tax liabilities tied to equity compensation, disposing of 3,289 shares at $19.54 per share and another 4,098 shares at $19.54 per share under transaction code F. After these tax-withholding dispositions, he directly beneficially owned 288,337.1449 shares of Host Hotels & Resorts common stock.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

LENTZ MICHAEL E

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4747 BETHESDA AVENUE

SUITE 1300

(Street)

BETHESDA MD 20814

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)
	EVP, Development, D&C

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/09/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	02/09/2026		F		3,289	D	$19.54	292,435.1449	D
Common Stock	02/09/2026		F		4,098	D	$19.54	288,337.1449	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: Michael E. Lentz	02/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did HST executive Michael E. Lentz report?

Michael E. Lentz reported tax-withholding dispositions of Host Hotels & Resorts common stock. On February 9, 2026, he delivered shares to satisfy tax obligations related to equity compensation, rather than executing open-market sales or purchases.

How many HST shares were used for tax withholding by Michael E. Lentz?

He used a total of 3,289 and 4,098 Host Hotels & Resorts common shares for tax withholding. Both transactions occurred on February 9, 2026, and were reported under transaction code F, which indicates payment of tax liability by delivering securities.

At what price were Michael E. Lentz’s HST tax-withholding shares valued?

The tax-withholding dispositions were valued at $19.54 per Host Hotels & Resorts share. This price was applied to both the 3,289-share and 4,098-share transactions reported for February 9, 2026, under Form 4 transaction code F.

How many HST shares does Michael E. Lentz own after these transactions?

After the reported tax-withholding dispositions, Michael E. Lentz directly beneficially owned 288,337.1449 Host Hotels & Resorts common shares. The filing classifies this ownership as direct, reflecting his remaining equity position following the February 9, 2026 transactions.

What does transaction code F mean in the HST Form 4 for Michael E. Lentz?

Transaction code F signifies payment of an exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities. In Michael E. Lentz’s Host Hotels & Resorts Form 4, both entries use code F, indicating the dispositions were for tax withholding tied to equity awards, not ordinary market sales.

What is Michael E. Lentz’s role at Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)?

Michael E. Lentz serves as an officer of Host Hotels & Resorts with the title EVP, Development, D&C. His Form 4 identifies him as an executive officer rather than a director or 10% owner, and reports his personal transactions in company common stock.