Peakstone Realty Trust (PKST) CEO reports tax-related share withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Peakstone Realty Trust insider Michael Escalante, who serves as Director, CEO and President, reported a tax-related share disposition. On 12/15/2025, the issuer withheld 38,952 common shares at $14.22 per share to cover tax withholding obligations tied to the delivery of common shares underlying 72,333 previously reported time-based restricted share units granted on 03/07/2025. Following this transaction, Escalante beneficially owns 568,649 common shares directly.

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^*

ESCALANTE MICHAEL J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1520 E. GRAND AVE

(Street)

EL SEGUNDO CA 90245

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Peakstone Realty Trust [ PKST ]

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

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CEO and President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/15/2025

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	12/15/2025		F(1)		38,952	D	$14.22	568,649	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents common shares withheld by Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the delivery, on December 15, 2025, of common shares underlying 72,333 previously reported, time-based restricted share units granted to Reporting Person on March 7, 2025.

	/s/ Michael Escalante	12/17/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Peakstone Realty Trust (PKST) report in this Form 4?

The filing reports that on 12/15/2025, 38,952 common shares of Peakstone Realty Trust were withheld by the issuer at $14.22 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to an equity award for Michael Escalante.

Who is the reporting person in the Peakstone Realty Trust (PKST) Form 4 and what is their role?

The reporting person is Michael Escalante, who is identified as a Director and an Officer of Peakstone Realty Trust, serving as CEO and President.

How many Peakstone Realty Trust (PKST) shares does Michael Escalante own after the reported transaction?

After the 12/15/2025 tax-withholding transaction, Michael Escalante beneficially owns 568,649 common shares of Peakstone Realty Trust in direct ownership.

Why were 38,952 Peakstone Realty Trust (PKST) shares withheld in this Form 4?

The 38,952 common shares were withheld by the issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from the delivery, on 12/15/2025, of common shares underlying 72,333 previously reported, time-based restricted share units granted to Michael Escalante on 03/07/2025.

What equity award is referenced in the Peakstone Realty Trust (PKST) Form 4 filing?

The filing references 72,333 previously reported, time-based restricted share units granted to Michael Escalante on 03/07/2025, whose underlying common shares were delivered on 12/15/2025.

Is the reported Peakstone Realty Trust (PKST) transaction an open-market sale by the CEO?

No. The transaction is coded as "F" and the explanation states it represents common shares withheld by the issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations, rather than an open-market sale.