James Dondero reports NXDT advisory-fee share issuances and indirect holdings
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
James Dondero, a director and 10% owner of NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust (NXDT), reported issuances of common shares to NexPoint Real Estate Advisers X, L.P. as payment of advisory fees for April, May and June 2025. The Adviser received 130,353.19 shares for April at a VWAP of $3.6465, 135,113.97 shares for May at a VWAP of $3.6634, and 115,123.38 shares for June at a VWAP of $4.1289. The filing lists detailed indirect holdings attributable to entities Mr. Dondero controls and custodial UTMA accounts for his children, and includes a total beneficial ownership figure following the reported transactions.
Positive
- Detailed disclosure of share issuances and VWAPs for April, May and June 2025
- Clarity on indirect holdings across affiliated entities and custodial accounts
- Compliance with Section 16 reporting, including attorney-in-fact signature
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- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Routine advisory-fee share issuances were recorded for April–June 2025; VWAPs and share counts are disclosed.
The Form 4 documents equity-based fee payments to the Adviser: 130,353.19 shares at $3.6465 (April), 135,113.97 shares at $3.6634 (May), and 115,123.38 shares at $4.1289 (June). It quantifies post-transaction beneficial holdings across multiple affiliated entities and custodial accounts, clarifying indirect ownership and disclaimers. This provides transparency on insider-related dilution and concentration but does not, by itself, state any change in control.
TL;DR: Disclosure clarifies indirect holdings and the adviser’s compensation-in-kind but contains no new governance action.
The filing explains that the Adviser receives a portion of fees in common stock valued by a 10-day VWAP and lists specific share issuances and the entities holding shares (Drugcrafters, PCMG, Governance Re Ltd., HCM, and the Adviser). It also discloses custodial holdings for Mr. Dondero’s children and the Dugaboy Investment Trust positions, with standard beneficial ownership disclaimers. The reporting and signature by attorney-in-fact demonstrate compliance with Section 16 reporting requirements.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 130,353.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 135,113.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 115,123.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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Footnotes (9)
- F1. Under the terms of the Advisory Agreement, dated July 1, 2022, by and between NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust (the "Company") and NexPoint Real Estate Advisers X, L.P. (the "Adviser"), as amended by that First Amendment to Advisory Agreement dated October 25, 2022, as amended by that Second Amendment to Advisory Agreement, dated April 11, 2023 and as amended by that Third Amendment to Advisory Agreement dated July 22, 2024 (the "Advisory Agreement"), the Adviser receives payment for a portion of its monthly fees under the Advisory Agreement in common shares of the Company. Such common shares received as payment are valued at the volume-weighted average price ("VWAP") of the shares for the 10 trading days prior to the end of the month for which such fees will be paid. The Company issued 130,353.19 common shares to the Adviser as payment of its fees for the month of April at a VWAP of $3.6465 per share.
- F2. Includes shares acquired under a dividend reinvestment plan and shares received pursuant to an elective stock dividend paid on the Company's common shares.
- F3. Following the transactions disclosed herein, 38,768 shares are held by Drugcrafters, L.P. ("Drugcrafters"), 84,663.87 shares are held by PCMG Trading Partners XXIII, L.P., 276,324 shares are held by Governance Re Ltd., 14,963 shares are held by Highland Capital Management Services, L.P. ("HCM") and 2,078,449.78 shares are held by NexPoint Real Estate Advisers X, L.P. (the "Adviser"). Mr. Dondero owns 75% of PCMG Trading Partners XXIII, L.P. ("PCMG") and HCM, and PCMG owns 99% of Drugcrafters. Drugcrafters, PCMG, Governance Re Ltd., HCM and the Adviser are ultimately controlled by Mr. Dondero. Mr. Dondero may be deemed to be an indirect beneficial owner of shares held by such entities. Mr. Dondero disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
- F4. Under the terms of the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser receives payment for a portion of its monthly fees under the Advisory Agreement in common shares of the Company. Such common shares received as payment are valued at the VWAP of the shares for the 10 trading days prior to the end of the month for which such fees will be paid. The Company issued 135,113.97 common shares to the Adviser as payment of its fees for the month of May at a VWAP of $3.6634 per share.
- F5. Under the terms of the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser receives payment for a portion of its monthly fees under the Advisory Agreement in common shares of the Company. Such common shares received as payment are valued at the VWAP of the shares for the 10 trading days prior to the end of the month for which such fees will be paid. The Company issued 115,123.38 common shares to the Adviser as payment of its fees for the month of June at a VWAP of $4.1289 per share.
- F6. The shares are held for one of Mr. Dondero's children, through a custodial account established pursuant to the Uniform Transfer to Minors Act ("UTMA") for which Mr. Dondero serves as custodian. Mr. Dondero disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
- F7. These shares are held by The Dugaboy Investment Trust of which Mr. Dondero is the beneficiary pursuant to an employee purchase plan. Mr. Dondero disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
- F8. 1,482,975 shares are held by Highland Opportunities and Income Fund and 639,126 shares are held by Highland Global Allocation Fund (both of which are managed by NexPoint Asset Management, L.P., which is ultimately controlled by Mr. Dondero). Mr. Dondero may be deemed to be an indirect beneficial owner of shares held by such entities. Mr. Dondero disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
- F9. These shares are held by subsidiaries of The Dugaboy Investment Trust. Mr. Dondero disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
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