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Barry Sternlicht (NYSE: STWD) logs 3,661-share entity transfer

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STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST, INC. CEO and chairman Barry Sternlicht reported an internal restructuring of 3,661 shares of common stock coded as an "other" transaction among entities he controls. One footnote explains the shares were distributed by the company’s external manager to certain employees and affiliated persons.

Sternlicht is shown holding about 14,296,027 STWD shares directly and 3,294,303 shares indirectly through controlled entities after the transactions, and he disclaims beneficial ownership of indirectly held securities beyond his pecuniary interest. The filing reflects entity-level adjustments rather than open-market buying or selling.

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Insider STERNLICHT BARRY S
Role CEO, Chairman of the Board
Type Security Shares Price Value
Other Common Stock 3,661 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 3,294,303 shares (Indirect, By controlled entities); Common Stock — 14,296,027 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents shares of the issuer's common stock distributed by SPT Management, LLC, the issuer's external manager (the "Manager"), to certain employees and/or other persons having an affiliation with the Manager. Represents securities held by entities directly or indirectly controlled by Mr. Sternlicht, including the Manager, SFIP, LLC and JAWS Capital, LP. Mr. Sternlicht disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these securities in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of all of the reported securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
Restructured shares 3,661 shares Common Stock coded as other transaction on 2026-04-22
Direct holdings after transaction 14,296,027 shares Common Stock held directly following 2026-04-22 entry
Indirect holdings after transaction 3,294,303 shares Common Stock held by controlled entities following restructuring
Restructuring shares count 3,661 shares Classified as restructuring in transaction summary
transaction code J financial
"transaction_code: "J" with description "Other acquisition or disposition""
By controlled entities financial
"nature_of_ownership: "By controlled entities" for indirect holdings"
pecuniary interest financial
"disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest"
beneficial ownership financial
"the inclusion of these securities in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Section 16 regulatory
"for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
STERNLICHT BARRY S
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
2340 COLLINS AVENUE
(Street)
MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA 33139
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST, INC. [ STWD ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CEO, Chairman of the Board
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/22/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/22/2026J3,661(1)D$03,294,303IBy controlled entities(2)
Common Stock14,296,027D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares of the issuer's common stock distributed by SPT Management, LLC, the issuer's external manager (the "Manager"), to certain employees and/or other persons having an affiliation with the Manager.
2. Represents securities held by entities directly or indirectly controlled by Mr. Sternlicht, including the Manager, SFIP, LLC and JAWS Capital, LP. Mr. Sternlicht disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, and the inclusion of these securities in this report shall not be deemed an admission of beneficial ownership of all of the reported securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
/s/ Barry S. Sternlicht04/24/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did STWD CEO Barry Sternlicht report?

Barry Sternlicht reported an internal reclassification of 3,661 STWD common shares coded as an "other" transaction. The shares were moved among entities he controls, reflecting restructuring rather than open-market buying or selling activity.

How many STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST (STWD) shares does Barry Sternlicht hold directly?

After the reported transactions, Barry Sternlicht holds 14,296,027 STWD common shares directly. This figure comes from the holding entry in the Form 4, which lists his direct ownership position following the restructuring activity.

What are Barry Sternlicht’s indirect STWD holdings after this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows 3,294,303 STWD common shares held indirectly through entities he controls. A footnote states he disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest in the controlled entities.

What does the 3,661-share STWD transaction represent?

The 3,661-share transaction represents common stock distributed by SPT Management, LLC, Starwood’s external manager, to certain employees or affiliated persons. It is coded as an "other" transaction, indicating an internal restructuring rather than a market trade.

How are controlled entities involved in Barry Sternlicht’s STWD holdings?

The filing notes securities are held by entities directly or indirectly controlled by Barry Sternlicht, including the manager and related entities. He reports these indirect holdings but disclaims beneficial ownership beyond his economic, or pecuniary, interest in those entities.