[Form 4] OFFICE PROPERTIES INCOME TRUST Insider Trading Activity
Adam D. Portnoy, a director of Office Properties Income Trust (ticker: OPINL), reported a small disposition of 2,108 common shares on 09/16/2025 at a price of $0.8312 per share to satisfy a tax withholding obligation tied to vesting. After the transaction Mr. Portnoy directly beneficially owns 212,329 shares and is reported as having an indirect interest in 576,258 shares held by ABP Trust, of which he is the sole trustee and disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest. The Form 4 is signed by Mr. Portnoy on 09/18/2025.
- Continues to hold substantial direct ownership of 212,329 common shares
- Indirect interest of 576,258 shares is disclosed via ABP Trust, providing transparency about related-party holdings
- Transaction disclosed as tax-withholding (code F(1)), indicating a routine equity-vesting event rather than an active sale
- Disposition of 2,108 shares on 09/16/2025 to satisfy tax withholding reduces direct holdings slightly
Insights
TL;DR: A routine tax-withholding disposition; insider still holds a substantial combined position.
The filing documents a small disposition of 2,108 shares at $0.8312 on 09/16/2025, described as payment of tax withholding for vested securities. Such transactions are common when equity grants vest and do not necessarily reflect a change in conviction. Importantly, Mr. Portnoy retains a sizeable direct stake of 212,329 shares and an indirect reported interest of 576,258 shares via ABP Trust. From a capital-markets perspective this is a routine, low-impact disclosure that updates public ownership levels without indicating a significant change in position.
TL;DR: Disclosure aligns with Section 16 requirements; trust-held shares create an indirect ownership note.
The Form 4 properly discloses the mechanics of the transaction (code F(1) tax withholding) and clarifies the nature of indirect ownership through ABP Trust, including Mr. Portnoy's disclaimer except for pecuniary interest. This transparency is appropriate for governance and compliance purposes. The filing does not show any change in board-level status or other governance actions, and the transaction size is minor relative to the reported holdings.