Tiny W. P. Carey (WPC) insider tax-withholding trade, large stake remains

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

W. P. Carey Inc. Managing Director Gino M. Sabatini reported a small tax-related share disposal. On February 15, 2026, he disposed of 1 share of common stock at $74.20 through tax withholding to cover liabilities from vesting restricted stock units. Following this, he directly owned 643,178.67 common shares. Indirect holdings reported included 1,404 shares held by his son, 169,749 shares held by Sabatini 2020 LP, and 847.9463 shares held by his daughter.

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^*

Sabatini Gino M.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O W. P. CAREY INC.

ONE MANHATTAN WEST, 395 9TH AVE, 58TH FL

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10001

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
W. P. Carey Inc. [ WPC ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Managing Director

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/15/2026

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	02/15/2026		F		1(1)	D	$74.2(1)	643,178.67	D
Common Stock								1,404	I	by son
Common Stock								169,749	I	By Sabatini 2020 LP
Common Stock								847.9463	I	by daughter

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 the payment of tax liability by withholding shares in connection with the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units ("RSUs") originally granted on November 5, 2025, with a three-year vesting period beginning on February 15, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ Stephen Gardella, Attorney-in-Fact	02/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did W. P. Carey (WPC) report for Gino M. Sabatini?

Gino M. Sabatini reported a very small tax-related disposal of 1 W. P. Carey common share at $74.20. The transaction covered tax liabilities from vesting restricted stock units, rather than an open-market sale of stock.

Was the WPC Form 4 transaction an open-market sale of shares?

No, the reported WPC Form 4 transaction was a tax-withholding disposition of 1 share, not an open-market sale. Shares were withheld to pay tax due on vesting restricted stock units granted earlier.

How many W. P. Carey shares does Gino M. Sabatini directly own after this Form 4?

After the tax-withholding transaction, Gino M. Sabatini directly owns 643,178.67 W. P. Carey common shares. This reflects his direct position following the 1-share disposal to satisfy associated tax obligations.

What indirect WPC share holdings related to Gino M. Sabatini are disclosed?

Indirect holdings disclosed include 1,404 W. P. Carey shares held by his son, 169,749 shares held by Sabatini 2020 LP, and 847.9463 shares held by his daughter. These positions are reported as indirect ownership interests.

What is the Form 4 transaction code F for the WPC insider trade?

Transaction code F on the WPC Form 4 indicates payment of tax liability by delivering or withholding shares. In this case, 1 share was withheld to cover taxes arising from the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units.

What award led to the tax-withholding share disposal for Gino M. Sabatini at WPC?

The tax-withholding disposal stemmed from restricted stock units originally granted on November 5, 2025. These RSUs had a three-year vesting period beginning February 15, 2026, triggering tax obligations satisfied by withholding 1 share.