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Tri Pointe Homes (TPH) CEO equity canceled and paid $47 per share in merger

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Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Douglas F. Bauer reported the disposition of his equity interests in connection with the company’s merger with Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. Under the merger agreement, each share of common stock was canceled and converted into the right to receive $47.00 in cash per share.

The filing shows dispositions to the issuer of 556,021 shares of common stock held directly and 350,611 shares held indirectly through The Bauer Revocable Trust, both at $47.00 per share. In addition, 129,589 and 126,426 shares underlying restricted stock units were disposed of as the RSUs were either cashed out or converted into cash-based awards pursuant to the merger terms. Following these transactions, no shares are reported as owned in this filing.

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Insider BAUER DOUGLAS F.
Role Chief Executive Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Disposition Common Stock 556,021 $47.00 $26.13M
Disposition Common Stock 350,611 $47.00 $16.48M
Disposition Common Stock (Restricted Stock Unit) 126,426 $0.00 --
Disposition Common Stock (Restricted Stock Unit) 129,589 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 0 shares (Indirect, See Note); Common Stock (Restricted Stock Unit) — 0 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February 13, 2026 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (the "Company"), Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. ("Parent"), and Teton NewCo, Inc. ("Merger Sub"), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Parent, on May 14, 2026, Merger Sub merged with and into the Company (the "Merger"), and each share (each, a "Share") of Company common stock (other than certain excluded Shares) issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger (the "Effective Time") was automatically canceled and converted into the right to receive $47.00 in cash, without interest (the "Merger Consideration"). By The Bauer Revocable Trust. At the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit award (each, a "Company RSU") granted prior to February 2026 or held by a non-employee director was fully vested, canceled and converted, in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement, into the right to receive, in respect of each Share subject to such Company RSU, the Merger Consideration in cash, without interest. At the Effective Time, each outstanding Company RSU that is not described in the preceding footnote 3 above was converted into and substituted with, in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement, a cash award representing the right to receive, upon each future vesting date for such Company RSU and subject to the time-vesting terms and conditions in the applicable award agreement, an amount in cash in respect of each Share subject to such Company RSU, without interest, equal to the Merger Consideration.
Merger cash consideration $47.00 per share Cash paid for each common share at merger effective time
Direct common shares disposed 556,021 shares Common stock held directly by CEO, canceled for cash
Indirect common shares disposed 350,611 shares Common stock held via The Bauer Revocable Trust, canceled
RSU shares vested/cashed out 129,589 units Company RSUs fully vested, canceled and converted to cash rights
RSU shares converted to cash awards 126,426 units Company RSUs converted into time-vested cash awards at $47.00
Agreement and Plan of Merger regulatory
"Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February 13, 2026..."
An Agreement and Plan of Merger is a formal document where two companies agree to combine into one, outlining how the process will happen. It’s like a step-by-step plan for merging, and it matters because it shows both sides have agreed on the details before the official transition takes place.
Merger Consideration financial
"was automatically canceled and converted into the right to receive $47.00 in cash... (the "Merger Consideration")."
Merger consideration is the total payment a company or buyer offers to shareholders of a target company in exchange for combining the two businesses, and can include cash, shares in the surviving company, debt assumption, or a mix of these. Investors care because the form and amount affect the deal’s value, tax consequences, immediate cash received versus future ownership, and the risk and upside of holding new shares — similar to choosing between cash now or stock that could grow later.
restricted stock unit financial
"each outstanding restricted stock unit award (each, a "Company RSU") granted prior to February 2026..."
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
Effective Time regulatory
"immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger (the "Effective Time") was automatically canceled..."
cash award financial
"was converted into and substituted with... a cash award representing the right to receive, upon each future vesting date..."
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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
BAUER DOUGLAS F.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O TRI POINTE HOMES, INC.
940 SOUTHWOOD BLVD, SUITE 200

(Street)
INCLINE VILLAGE NEVADA 89451

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. [ TPH ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Executive Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/14/2026
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 Stock05/14/2026D556,021D$47(1)0D
Common Stock05/14/2026D350,611D$47(1)0ISee Note(2)
Common Stock (Restricted Stock Unit)05/14/2026D126,426(3)D(3)0D
Common Stock (Restricted Stock Unit)05/14/2026D129,589(4)D(4)0D
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. Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February 13, 2026 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (the "Company"), Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. ("Parent"), and Teton NewCo, Inc. ("Merger Sub"), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Parent, on May 14, 2026, Merger Sub merged with and into the Company (the "Merger"), and each share (each, a "Share") of Company common stock (other than certain excluded Shares) issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger (the "Effective Time") was automatically canceled and converted into the right to receive $47.00 in cash, without interest (the "Merger Consideration").
2. By The Bauer Revocable Trust.
3. At the Effective Time, each outstanding restricted stock unit award (each, a "Company RSU") granted prior to February 2026 or held by a non-employee director was fully vested, canceled and converted, in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement, into the right to receive, in respect of each Share subject to such Company RSU, the Merger Consideration in cash, without interest.
4. At the Effective Time, each outstanding Company RSU that is not described in the preceding footnote 3 above was converted into and substituted with, in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement, a cash award representing the right to receive, upon each future vesting date for such Company RSU and subject to the time-vesting terms and conditions in the applicable award agreement, an amount in cash in respect of each Share subject to such Company RSU, without interest, equal to the Merger Consideration.
/s/ Glenn J. Keeler, Attorney-In-Fact05/14/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Tri Pointe Homes (TPH) report for its CEO?

Tri Pointe Homes reported that CEO Douglas F. Bauer disposed of his equity holdings in connection with the company’s merger. Common shares and restricted stock units were canceled and converted into cash rights under the merger agreement at a fixed cash value per share.

How many Tri Pointe Homes (TPH) shares did the CEO hold directly and indirectly?

The CEO’s filing lists 556,021 common shares held directly and 350,611 common shares held indirectly through The Bauer Revocable Trust. All these shares were canceled at closing and converted into cash rights at the agreed merger cash price per share.

What was the cash value per Tri Pointe Homes (TPH) share in the merger?

Each share of Tri Pointe Homes common stock was converted into the right to receive $47.00 in cash, without interest. This fixed cash consideration applied to eligible outstanding shares at the merger’s effective time, replacing the prior equity ownership with a cash entitlement.

How were Tri Pointe Homes (TPH) restricted stock units treated in the merger?

Outstanding restricted stock units were either fully vested, canceled and converted into cash rights of $47.00 per underlying share, or converted into time-vested cash awards. These awards pay cash equal to the same merger consideration per share upon future vesting dates, subject to service conditions.

Does the Form 4 show Tri Pointe Homes (TPH) CEO retaining any shares after the merger?

The Form 4 reports zero shares owned following the transactions. All listed common shares and restricted stock units were disposed of to the issuer at the merger’s effective time, consistent with the agreement that converted equity positions into cash-based rights for the former holders.

Was the Tri Pointe Homes (TPH) CEO’s transaction an open-market sale?

No, the transactions are coded as dispositions to the issuer under a merger agreement, not open-market sales. Shares and restricted stock units were automatically canceled at the effective time and converted into rights to receive the agreed cash merger consideration per share.