W. P. Carey (WPC) director reports grant of 423 shares and DERs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

W. P. Carey Inc. reported an insider share acquisition by a director. On 01/02/2026, the director acquired 423 shares of W. P. Carey common stock at $64.86 per share. These shares were granted under the company’s Non-Employee Director Stock Election Plan in lieu of cash director fees, based on the director’s prior election.

After this grant, the director beneficially owns 10,897 shares. This total includes 129 dividend equivalent rights, which mirror dividends on deferred shares under the Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors and are economically equivalent to one share of common stock each.

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^*

GASS RHONDA

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/02/2026

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	01/02/2026		A(1)		423	A	$64.86	10,897(2)	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 the Issuer's common stock in the form of shares granted under the Issuer's Non-Employee Director Stock Election Plan in lieu of director fees pursuant to the director's election, which will be paid at the end of the deferral period selected by the reporting person.

2. Includes 129 dividend equivalent rights ("DERs") related to dividends received on deferred shares granted under the Issuer's Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors. These DERs become payable at the end of the deferred period selected by the reporting person. Each DER is the economic equivalent of one share of the Issuer's common stock.

Remarks:

	/s/ Stephen Gardella, Attorney-in-Fact	01/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did WPC report in this Form 4 filing?

The filing shows that a W. P. Carey Inc. director acquired 423 shares of common stock on 01/02/2026 at a price of $64.86 per share.

How did the WPC director receive the 423 shares reported?

The 423 shares were granted under W. P. Carey’s Non-Employee Director Stock Election Plan in lieu of director fees, according to the director’s prior election.

How many WPC shares does the director own after this transaction?

Following the reported grant, the director beneficially owns 10,897 shares of W. P. Carey common stock.

What are the 129 dividend equivalent rights (DERs) mentioned for WPC?

The filing notes 129 dividend equivalent rights tied to deferred shares under the Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors. Each DER is economically equivalent to one share of W. P. Carey common stock and becomes payable at the end of the selected deferral period.

Is the WPC director’s share ownership direct or indirect?

The 10,897 shares reported after the transaction are listed with an ownership form of Direct (D).

On what date is this WPC insider transaction reported to have occurred?

The transaction in W. P. Carey common stock is reported with a transaction date of 01/02/2026.