Form 4: CTO Realty Growth Boosts PINE Stake

Sentiment:

Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership


CTO Realty Growth, a 10% owner and director of Alpine Income Property Trust, increased its indirect beneficial ownership of PINE common stock through open market purchases.

Better than expectedA significant insider (10% owner and director) increased its stake in the company.The purchases were made through a Rule 10b5-1 plan, indicating a pre-meditated investment decision.

Summary

  • CTO Realty Growth, Inc. (the reporting person) is a Director and 10% owner of Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc. (PINE).
  • The reporting person acquired a total of 39,580 shares of PINE common stock through three separate transactions between August 1, 2025, and August 5, 2025.
  • These purchases were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on July 28, 2025.
  • The shares were acquired at weighted-average prices ranging from $14.1121 to $14.3461 per share.
  • As of August 5, 2025, CTO Realty Growth, Inc. indirectly beneficially owns 311,999 shares of PINE common stock through its wholly-owned subsidiary, CTO TRS Crisp39 LLC.
  • Additionally, CTO Realty Growth, Inc. directly beneficially owns 935,703 shares of PINE common stock.
  • Total beneficial ownership (direct and indirect) is 1,247,702 shares.

Sentiment

Score: 8

Explanation: The filing indicates a significant insider, CTO Realty Growth, Inc., has increased its beneficial ownership in Alpine Income Property Trust, suggesting a positive outlook and confidence in the company's valuation and future performance.

Positives

  • A significant insider, CTO Realty Growth, Inc., increased its stake in Alpine Income Property Trust, indicating confidence in the company's future prospects.
  • The purchases were executed through a pre-planned Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, suggesting a systematic investment strategy rather than opportunistic timing.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This insider transaction for Alpine Income Property Trust, a real estate investment trust (REIT), suggests confidence from a significant shareholder and director in the company's specific performance or the broader real estate sector's outlook.

Related Party Transactions

  • CTO Realty Growth, Inc., a 10% owner and director of Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc., acquired additional shares of PINE common stock.
  • The shares were acquired by CTO TRS Crisp39 LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CTO Realty Growth, Inc., making it an indirect beneficial ownership for CTO Realty Growth, Inc.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: May view the insider buying as a positive signal of management and significant shareholder confidence, potentially leading to increased investor interest and positive sentiment towards the stock.

Key Dates

DateDescription
07/28/2025Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person.
08/01/2025Acquisition of 17,733 shares of common stock at $14.1121 per share.
08/04/2025Acquisition of 12,757 shares of common stock at $14.3461 per share.
08/05/2025Acquisition of 9,090 shares of common stock at $14.3262 per share and signature date of the filing.

Recommendation

buy

The significant increase in beneficial ownership by CTO Realty Growth, Inc., a 10% owner and director, signals strong insider confidence in Alpine Income Property Trust's valuation and future prospects. This systematic accumulation through a Rule 10b5-1 plan suggests a strategic long-term view, making the stock an attractive consideration for accumulation.

Keywords

Alpine Income Property Trust, PINE, CTO Realty Growth, insider buying, Form 4, beneficial ownership, real estate, REIT

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