[Form 4] OFFICE PROPERTIES INCOME TRUST Insider Trading Activity
Yael Duffy, President and COO of The RMR Group LLC, reported a Form 4 for OFFICE PROPERTIES INCOME TRUST (symbol OPINL). The filing discloses a transaction on 09/16/2025 in which 1,230 common shares were disposed at an average price of $0.8312 per share. The filing states the sale was the payment of tax liability by withholding securities incident to the vesting of previously issued equity. After the transaction, Duffy beneficially owns 37,078 shares and holds those shares directly. The Form 4 was signed on 09/18/2025.
- Continued ownership of 37,078 common shares after the transaction, indicating ongoing insider stake
- Clear explanatory disclosure that the disposition was for tax withholding related to vesting, consistent with standard practices
- Disposition of 1,230 shares on 09/16/2025 (withheld to cover taxes), reducing the reporting person's share count
Insights
TL;DR: Insider sold a small number of shares to satisfy tax withholding after equity vesting; remaining direct holdings remain material.
The transaction is routine: 1,230 shares were withheld at $0.8312 each to cover tax obligations tied to vested equity rather than an open-market liquidity sale. The retained position of 37,078 shares indicates continued alignment with shareholder interests. The size of the disposition appears small relative to the reported holding and the explanation provided reduces the likelihood this is a signal of reduced confidence.
TL;DR: Reporting is consistent with Rule 16b-3 practices; disclosure properly documents the withholding event and updated beneficial ownership.
The Form 4 identifies the reporting person, role, and provides the required transaction codes and explanation: Code F(1) with a clear statement that securities were withheld to pay tax liability on vested awards. The filing includes the post-transaction beneficial ownership and a dated signature, meeting standard disclosure requirements for insider transactions.