Piedmont Realty (NYSE: PDM) SVP logs 14,634-unit grant and tax share withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Piedmont Realty Trust SVP-CAO Laura P. Moon reported equity compensation activity. On February 17, 2026, she was granted 14,634 deferred stock units, vesting in four equal annual installments beginning on the anniversary of the grant date.

The filing also shows that on February 13, 2026, 2,606 restricted stock units from a 2023 grant vested and were settled in common stock, with 1,161 shares of common stock delivered back to Piedmont at $8.25 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations.

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^*

Moon Laura P

(Last) (First) (Middle)

5565 GLENRIDGE CONNECTOR

STE. 450

(Street)

ATLANTA GA 30342

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Piedmont Realty Trust, Inc. [ PDM ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP- CAO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/13/2026

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	02/13/2026		M		2,606	A	(1)(2)	76,752	D
Common Stock	02/13/2026		F		1,161(2)	D	$8.25	75,591	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
Restricted Stock Units	$0(1)	02/13/2026		M			2,606	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	2,606	$0	126,975	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0(1)	02/17/2026		A		14,634		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	14,634	$0	141,609	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each deferred stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of PDM common stock. Deferred stock units may be settled in cash or common stock at PDM's election.

2. On February 13, 2023, the reporting person was granted 10,427 restricted stock units, vesting in four equal, annual installments beginning on the grant date. On February 13, 2026, the final 25% of the grant vested (2,606 shares), and were settled in PDM common stock. In connection with this vesting, 1,161 shares were forfeited by the employee and delivered to PDM to satisfy tax withholding obligations.

3. On February 17, 2026, the reporting person was granted 14,634 deferred stock units, vesting in four equal, annual installments beginning on the anniversary of the grant date.

Remarks:

	/s/ M. Wade Grace III as Attorney-in-Fact for Laura P. Moon	02/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did PDM executive Laura P. Moon report on this Form 4?

Laura P. Moon reported equity awards and related share movements. She received 14,634 deferred stock units, saw 2,606 restricted stock units vest into common stock, and had 1,161 common shares withheld to cover tax obligations at $8.25 per share.

How many deferred or restricted stock units did PDM grant to Laura P. Moon?

Laura P. Moon was granted 14,634 deferred stock units. These units vest in four equal annual installments starting on the first anniversary of the February 17, 2026 grant date, representing ongoing long-term equity-based compensation from Piedmont Realty Trust.

What happened to the 2023 restricted stock unit grant reported by PDM for Moon?

A 2023 restricted stock unit grant partially vested in 2026. From a 10,427-unit award granted February 13, 2023, the final 25% (2,606 units) vested on February 13, 2026 and were settled in Piedmont Realty Trust common stock.

Why were 1,161 shares of PDM common stock forfeited in this Form 4 filing?

1,161 common shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations. When 2,606 restricted stock units vested on February 13, 2026, 1,161 shares were delivered back to Piedmont Realty Trust to cover the employee’s tax withholding liability at $8.25 per share.

Does this PDM Form 4 show open-market buying or selling by Laura P. Moon?

The transactions reflect equity awards and tax withholding, not open-market trades. The filing details grants of deferred stock units, vesting of restricted stock units into common shares, and shares withheld to pay taxes instead of discretionary market purchases or sales.

How do PDM deferred stock units reported here settle for Laura P. Moon?

Each deferred stock unit represents a right to one PDM share. According to the disclosure, deferred stock units may be settled in either cash or Piedmont Realty Trust common stock, at the company’s election, providing flexibility in how the award is ultimately delivered.