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Lineage (LINE) executive awarded 28,799 LTIP Units; 676 shares withheld for tax

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Lineage, Inc. executive Brian Jeffrey McGowan received a grant of 28,799 LTIP Units tied to the company’s Operating Partnership. These time-based units vest in three equal annual installments on April 1, 2027, 2028, and 2029, contingent on continued service.

Each vested LTIP Unit can convert one-for-one into Partnership Common Units and, after at least 18 months from grant, those units may be redeemed for cash or, at the issuer’s election, shares of common stock. Separately, 676 shares of common stock were withheld at $32.76 per share to satisfy tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units, leaving McGowan with 23,723 common shares held directly.

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Insider McGowan Brian Jeffrey
Role See Remarks
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award LTIP Units 28,799 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 676 $32.76 $22K
Holdings After Transaction: LTIP Units — 28,799 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 23,723 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents shares withheld by the Issuer in satisfaction of tax withholding obligations resulting from the vesting of restricted stock units. Represents the grant of time-based units of partnership interest in Lineage OP, LP (the "Operating Partnership") designated as LTIP Units ("LTIP Units") under the Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Operating Partnership dated as of July 24, 2024 (the "Partnership Agreement"). The LTIP Units vest in equal annual installment as to 1/3 of the LTIP Units on April 1, 2027, 2028 and 2029, subject to continued service with the Issuer through such dates. Subject to achieving certain capital account balances, each vested LTIP Unit may be converted, at the election of the holder, on a one-for-one basis to Partnership Common Units ("Partnership Common Units"), (Continued from footnote 2) which are units of partnership interest in the Operating Partnership, as designated under the Partnership Agreement. Holders of Partnership Common Units acquired from the conversion of LTIP Units have the right to redeem their Partnership Common Units in exchange for cash or, at the election of the Issuer, shares of common stock, on a one-for-one basis (subject to certain adjustments), provided at least 18 months have passed since the LTIP Units were granted. LTIP Units and Partnership Common Units do not have expiration dates.
LTIP Units granted 28,799 units Time-based LTIP Units granted on April 1, 2026
LTIP vesting schedule 1/3 each in 2027, 2028, 2029 Equal annual vesting on April 1 of each year
Tax withholding shares 676 shares Common stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations
Tax withholding price $32.76 per share Value used for 676 shares withheld for taxes
Common shares after transaction 23,723 shares McGowan’s direct Lineage common stock holdings
Redemption waiting period 18 months Minimum time from LTIP grant before redemption right
LTIP Units financial
"designated as LTIP Units ("LTIP Units") under the Agreement of Limited Partnership"
LTIP units are awards given to executives and employees as part of a long-term incentive plan; they act like deferred bonuses that convert into company shares or cash only if the business meets set performance or time requirements. Investors care because LTIP units tie management pay to future results, can increase the number of outstanding shares (dilution) when they vest, and create ongoing compensation expense that can affect earnings and shareholder value.
restricted stock units financial
"tax withholding obligations resulting from the vesting of restricted stock units."
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.
Partnership Common Units financial
"each vested LTIP Unit may be converted, at the election of the holder, on a one-for-one basis to Partnership Common Units"
tax withholding obligations financial
"shares withheld by the Issuer in satisfaction of tax withholding obligations resulting from the vesting"
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*
McGowan Brian Jeffrey

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O LINEAGE, INC.
46500 HUMBOLDT DRIVE

(Street)
NOVI MICHIGAN 48377

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Lineage, Inc. [ LINE ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
See Remarks
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026
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 Stock04/01/2026F(1)676D$32.7623,723D
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
LTIP Units(2)(3)04/01/2026A28,799 (2)(3) (2)(3)Common Stock28,799$0(2)(3)28,799D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares withheld by the Issuer in satisfaction of tax withholding obligations resulting from the vesting of restricted stock units.
2. Represents the grant of time-based units of partnership interest in Lineage OP, LP (the "Operating Partnership") designated as LTIP Units ("LTIP Units") under the Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Operating Partnership dated as of July 24, 2024 (the "Partnership Agreement"). The LTIP Units vest in equal annual installment as to 1/3 of the LTIP Units on April 1, 2027, 2028 and 2029, subject to continued service with the Issuer through such dates. Subject to achieving certain capital account balances, each vested LTIP Unit may be converted, at the election of the holder, on a one-for-one basis to Partnership Common Units ("Partnership Common Units"),
3. (Continued from footnote 2) which are units of partnership interest in the Operating Partnership, as designated under the Partnership Agreement. Holders of Partnership Common Units acquired from the conversion of LTIP Units have the right to redeem their Partnership Common Units in exchange for cash or, at the election of the Issuer, shares of common stock, on a one-for-one basis (subject to certain adjustments), provided at least 18 months have passed since the LTIP Units were granted. LTIP Units and Partnership Common Units do not have expiration dates.
Remarks:
Chief Network Optimization Officer
/s/ Brian Golper, as Attorney-in-Fact for Brian Jeffrey McGowan04/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Brian Jeffrey McGowan report in this Lineage (LINE) Form 4?

Brian Jeffrey McGowan reported receiving 28,799 LTIP Units as a time-based equity award and a separate withholding of 676 common shares for taxes. After these transactions, he directly holds 23,723 shares of Lineage, Inc. common stock.

How do McGowan’s 28,799 LTIP Units in Lineage (LINE) vest?

The 28,799 LTIP Units vest in three equal annual installments, with one-third vesting on April 1, 2027, one-third on April 1, 2028, and the final third on April 1, 2029, provided McGowan continues service with Lineage, Inc. through each vesting date.

Can McGowan’s Lineage (LINE) LTIP Units be converted into common stock?

Each vested LTIP Unit may first convert into one Partnership Common Unit, which can then be redeemed for cash or, at Lineage’s election, one share of common stock after at least 18 months from grant. LTIP Units and Partnership Common Units have no expiration dates.

Why were 676 Lineage (LINE) common shares disposed of in this filing?

The 676 common shares were withheld by Lineage, Inc. to cover tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock units. This is a tax-withholding disposition, not an open‑market sale, and reduced McGowan’s direct common stock holdings to 23,723 shares.

What price was used for the 676 Lineage (LINE) shares withheld for taxes?

The 676 Lineage, Inc. common shares used to satisfy tax withholding obligations were valued at $32.76 per share. This reflects a non-market disposition to the issuer, specifically for paying taxes on vested restricted stock units reported in the same Form 4.