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Director at Service Properties (SVC) gets 67K-share equity award

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PORTNOY ADAM D. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Service Properties Trust director Adam D. Portnoy received 67,073 common shares of beneficial interest as a stock award. The shares were granted at a price of $0.00 per share under the company’s equity compensation plan and are held directly.

Following this award, Portnoy directly holds 425,954 common shares of beneficial interest. In addition, entities associated with him hold 41,666,666 shares through ABP Trust and 1,672,783 shares through The RMR Group LLC, with beneficial ownership disclaimed except for any pecuniary interest.

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Insider PORTNOY ADAM D.
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Shares of Beneficial Interest 67,073 $0.00 --
holding Common Shares of Beneficial Interest -- -- --
holding Common Shares of Beneficial Interest -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares of Beneficial Interest — 425,954 shares (Direct, null); Common Shares of Beneficial Interest — 1,672,783 shares (Indirect, See Footnote)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Transaction reported is award of shares pursuant to the Issuer's equity compensation plan. These shares are held by ABP Trust; Mr. Portnoy, as the sole trustee, an officer and the controlling shareholder of ABP Trust, may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of these shares, but Mr. Portnoy disclaims such beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. These shares are held by The RMR Group LLC ("RMR LLC"). RMR LLC is a direct majority owned subsidiary of The RMR Group Inc. ("RMR Inc."), of which Mr. Portnoy is a managing director and controlling shareholder through ABP Trust. Mr. Portnoy is also a beneficial owner and a director of RMR LLC and RMR Inc. Each of Mr. Portnoy, ABP Trust and RMR Inc. may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of these shares, but they each disclaim such beneficial ownership except to the extent of their pecuniary interest therein.
Stock award 67,073 shares Common shares of beneficial interest granted at $0.00 per share
Direct holdings after award 425,954 shares Common shares of beneficial interest held directly by Adam D. Portnoy
ABP Trust holdings 41,666,666 shares Common shares of beneficial interest held by ABP Trust, with beneficial ownership disclaimed except pecuniary interest
The RMR Group LLC holdings 1,672,783 shares Common shares of beneficial interest held by The RMR Group LLC, with beneficial ownership disclaimed except pecuniary interest
Transaction type Grant, award, or other acquisition Form 4 code A for non-derivative common shares
equity compensation plan financial
"Transaction reported is award of shares pursuant to the Issuer's equity compensation plan."
A plan by which a company gives employees, directors or contractors ownership or the right to buy ownership in the company through stock, options or similar awards — think of promising slices of the company pie as part of someone's pay. It matters to investors because these awards can change the number of shares outstanding, affect reported profits and influence management’s decisions; large or generous plans can dilute existing holders and alter incentives over time.
beneficial owner financial
"may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of these shares, but Mr. Portnoy disclaims such beneficial ownership"
A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.
pecuniary interest financial
"disclaims such beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein."
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest financial
"security_title": "Common Shares of Beneficial Interest""
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest are units that represent ownership in a company or organization, like owning a piece of a pie. They give investors voting rights and a chance to share in profits, making them important for those looking to invest and have a say in how the organization is run.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
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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*
PORTNOY ADAM D.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O THE RMR GROUP LLC
TWO NEWTON PL., 255 WASH. ST., STE. 300

(Street)
NEWTON MASSACHUSETTS 02458

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Service Properties Trust [ NASDAQ:SVC ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/11/2026
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 Shares of Beneficial Interest06/11/2026A67,073A(1)425,954D
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest1,672,783ISee Footnote(2)
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest41,666,666ISee Footnote(3)
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. Transaction reported is award of shares pursuant to the Issuer's equity compensation plan.
2. These shares are held by ABP Trust; Mr. Portnoy, as the sole trustee, an officer and the controlling shareholder of ABP Trust, may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of these shares, but Mr. Portnoy disclaims such beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
3. These shares are held by The RMR Group LLC ("RMR LLC"). RMR LLC is a direct majority owned subsidiary of The RMR Group Inc. ("RMR Inc."), of which Mr. Portnoy is a managing director and controlling shareholder through ABP Trust. Mr. Portnoy is also a beneficial owner and a director of RMR LLC and RMR Inc. Each of Mr. Portnoy, ABP Trust and RMR Inc. may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of these shares, but they each disclaim such beneficial ownership except to the extent of their pecuniary interest therein.
/s/ Adam D. Portnoy06/12/2026
** 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).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Adam Portnoy report in his latest Form 4 for SVC?

Adam D. Portnoy reported receiving 67,073 common shares of beneficial interest in Service Properties Trust as a stock award. The grant was made at $0.00 per share under the company’s equity compensation plan and increased his directly held share balance.

How many Service Properties Trust shares did Adam Portnoy receive?

Adam Portnoy received 67,073 common shares of beneficial interest in Service Properties Trust. These shares were granted as a stock award at $0.00 per share pursuant to the issuer’s equity compensation plan, rather than purchased in the open market or through a cash transaction.

What are Adam Portnoy’s direct holdings in SVC after this award?

After the 67,073-share stock award, Adam Portnoy directly holds 425,954 Service Properties Trust common shares of beneficial interest. This total reflects his direct ownership position reported in the filing and excludes additional shares held indirectly through related entities.

What indirect SVC holdings are associated with Adam Portnoy?

Entities associated with Adam Portnoy hold 41,666,666 shares through ABP Trust and 1,672,783 shares through The RMR Group LLC. The filing states he and related entities may be deemed beneficial owners but each disclaims such ownership except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.

Was the SVC share transaction a market buy or sell by Adam Portnoy?

The reported transaction was not a market buy or sell. It was a grant of 67,073 common shares at $0.00 per share under Service Properties Trust’s equity compensation plan, representing a stock award rather than an open-market trade involving cash consideration.

What is the role of ABP Trust in Service Properties Trust ownership?

ABP Trust holds 41,666,666 Service Properties Trust shares. Adam Portnoy is the sole trustee, an officer and controlling shareholder of ABP Trust and may be deemed a beneficial owner, but he disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest in those shares.