Sunrise Realty (SUNS) CFO receives 12,045 restricted stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sunrise Realty Trust CFO and Treasurer Hetzel Brandon acquired 12,045 shares of common stock through a restricted stock grant. The award was valued at $9.34 per share and increased his directly held stake to 25,287 shares after the transaction.

The restricted stock was granted under the company’s Stock Incentive Plan and will vest over three years, with about one-third vesting on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of January 2, 2026, subject to early termination and adjustment under the grant agreement.

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^*

Hetzel Brandon

(Last) (First) (Middle)

525 OKEECHOBEE BLVD

SUITE 1650

(Street)

WEST PALM BEACH FL 33401

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. [ SUNS ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CFO and Treasurer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/19/2026

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	02/19/2026		A		12,045(1)	A	$9.34	25,287	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 restricted stock granted under the Issuer's Stock Incentive Plan and shall vest over a three-year period with approximately 33% vesting on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of January 2, 2026, subject to early termination and adjustment as provided in the applicable restricted stock grant agreement.

Remarks:

	/s/ Brandon Hetzel	02/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Sunrise Realty Trust (SUNS) report for Hetzel Brandon?

Sunrise Realty Trust reported that CFO and Treasurer Hetzel Brandon received 12,045 shares of common stock as a restricted stock grant, valued at $9.34 per share. The award was made under the company’s Stock Incentive Plan.

Is the SUNS insider transaction a purchase or an equity grant?

The SUNS insider transaction is an equity grant, not an open-market purchase. Hetzel Brandon received 12,045 restricted shares as a stock award under Sunrise Realty Trust’s Stock Incentive Plan at a grant price of $9.34 per share.

How will the 12,045 restricted shares for SUNS CFO vest over time?

The 12,045 restricted shares granted to the SUNS CFO will vest over three years. Approximately 33% vests on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of January 2, 2026, subject to early termination and adjustment conditions.

What is Hetzel Brandon’s total SUNS shareholding after the grant?

After receiving the 12,045 restricted shares, Hetzel Brandon directly holds 25,287 shares of Sunrise Realty Trust common stock. This total reflects his holdings immediately following the reported Form 4 transaction on the grant date.

Under which plan was the SUNS restricted stock grant awarded?

The restricted stock grant to the SUNS CFO was awarded under Sunrise Realty Trust’s Stock Incentive Plan. The plan governs vesting over three years and allows early termination or adjustment as described in the restricted stock grant agreement.