CMTG - Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc.

Insider Purchase by Walter W Edward (Dir)

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Trade Summary

1 week ago, Walter W Edward, serving as Dir at Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc. (CMTG), purchased 25,000 shares at $2.28 per share, for a total transaction value of $56,895.00. Following this transaction, Walter W Edward now holds 71,475 shares of CMTG.

This purchase represents a 54.00% increase in Walter W Edward's stake in the company. This is considered a high-conviction trade given the significant change in ownership.

The trade was executed on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Thursday, February 26, 2026, 2 days after the trade was made.

Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc. operates in the REAL ESTATE sector, specifically within the REIT - MORTGAGE industry. Insider buying activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Walter W Edward

Walter W Edward

Dir

W. Edward Walter III is a seasoned real estate executive serving as Lead Independent Director of Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc. (CMTG) since November 2021, where he also acts as an "audit committee financial expert" and member of the Audit Committee.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/CMTG/people/w-edward-walter-iii)[[2]](https://www.clarosmortgage.com/investor-relations/governance/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=8ee398b2-1449-4c03-8947-637cad82b4d4) At 69 years old, he presides over independent director meetings, approves board agendas, and liaises between independent directors and management.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/CMTG/people/w-edward-walter-iii) Walter brings over 35 years of experience in real estate, including hotels, multifamily, and capital markets.[[3]](https://urbanland.uli.org/inside-uli/renowned-real-estate-industry-leader-w-edward-walter-ulis-new-global-ceo) He was Global CEO of the Urban Land Institute from June 2018 to October 2022, President and CEO of Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (a $19B+ global lodging REIT) from 2007 to 2016, and previously CFO and COO there.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/CMTG/people/w-edward-walter-iii)[[2]](https://www.clarosmortgage.com/investor-relations/governance/board-of-directors/person-details/default.aspx?ItemId=8ee398b2-1449-4c03-8947-637cad82b4d4)[[3]](https://urbanland.uli.org/inside-uli/renowned-real-estate-industry-leader-w-edward-walter-ulis-new-global-ceo) Earlier roles include positions at Bailey Capital Corporation, ZOM Communities, and Trammell Crow Residential.[[3]](https://urbanland.uli.org/inside-uli/renowned-real-estate-industry-leader-w-edward-walter-ulis-new-global-ceo) He holds a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and a bachelor's degree from Colgate University, and has held leadership posts such as Chairman of NAREIT and the Federal City Council.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/CMTG/people/w-edward-walter-iii)[[3]](https://urbanland.uli.org/inside-uli/renowned-real-estate-industry-leader-w-edward-walter-ulis-new-global-ceo) Walter has engaged in recent insider trading at CMTG, including personal share purchases in May 2024 via an affiliated LLC.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/CMTG/people/w-edward-walter-iii)[[7]](https://fintel.io/n/walter-w-edward)

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Trade Price

$2.28

Quantity

25,000

Total Value

$56,895.00

Shares Owned

71,475

Trade Date

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

9 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Filed 2 days after trade

REAL ESTATEREIT - MORTGAGE

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