Insider Trading May 21, 2026 04:34 PM

Executive Chairman Ernest Rady Increases Stake in American Assets Trust Through Open Market Purchases

Filings detail multi-day acquisitions of AAT common stock, occurring as shares trade near 52-week high; company also reports Q1 earnings and ownership agreements.

By Hana Yamamoto AAT

Ernest S. Rady, Executive Chairman of American Assets Trust, Inc. (NYSE:AAT), recently executed several open market purchases totaling approximately $1.7 million in the company's common stock over a three-day period in May 2026. These transactions occurred while AAT shares were trading near their 52-week high. The filing details specific acquisition dates and prices, alongside reporting Mr. Rady's broader indirect holdings and recent corporate developments concerning ownership limits and quarterly earnings.

Executive Chairman Ernest Rady Increases Stake in American Assets Trust Through Open Market Purchases
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Key Points

  • Executive Chairman Ernest S. Rady made substantial purchases of American Assets Trust (AAT) common stock over three days in May 2026.
  • The acquisitions occurred while AAT shares were trading near their 52-week high and analysis suggested the stock might be undervalued relative to its Fair Value.
  • Beyond these transactions, recent corporate developments include an increase in the group's allowed ownership limit of AAT common stock to 21.9% via a new Voting Support Agreement.

Ernest S. Rady, who serves as the Executive Chairman of American Assets Trust, Inc. (NYSE:AAT), recently acquired a substantial amount of the company's common stock through open market transactions. The total value of these recent purchases amounted to approximately $1,699,773. These acquisitions were spread over three specific days: May 19, May 20, and May 21, 2026.

At the time of these filings, AAT shares were trading at a price of $22.15, nearing the stock's 52-week high mark of $21.78. Analysis from InvestingPro suggested that, relative to its Fair Value, the stock appeared undervalued.

Details of Recent Acquisitions

A Form 4 filing disclosed the specifics of Mr. Rady's purchases. In total, he acquired 78,855 shares. The purchase prices varied across these three days, ranging from $21.15 to $21.70 per share.

  • On May 19, 2026, Mr. Rady purchased 17,319 shares at a price of $21.15 per share.
  • The next day, May 20, 2026, involved the acquisition of an additional 4,880 shares, which were bought at $21.32 per share.
  • The largest single transaction took place on May 21, 2026, when he purchased 56,656 shares at $21.70 per share.

A significant portion of these acquired shares was handled indirectly through the Ernest Rady Trust U/D/T March 10, 1983 (

Risks

  • The company reported that earnings per share (EPS) for Q1 2026 was $0.08, missing analyst expectations of $0.11.
  • Revenue for the quarter reached $110.59 million, which fell slightly below the projected forecast of $111.12 million.
  • The article notes that Mr. Rady disclaims beneficial ownership of shares held through the Ernest Rady Trust U/D/T March 10, 1983 (ERT), except for his pecuniary interest therein.

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