EastGroup Properties Reports 2026 Annual Meeting Vote Results

What Happened

• EastGroup Properties, Inc. filed an 8‑K on May 26, 2026 reporting the results of its May 21, 2026 annual meeting. Shareholders elected seven directors, ratified KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026, and approved the company’s named executive officer compensation in a non‑binding advisory vote.
• The filing lists detailed vote counts for each director nominee, the auditor ratification, and the advisory "say‑on‑pay" vote.

Key Details

• Directors elected (for / against / abstain / broker non‑votes):
  • D. Pike Aloian: 47,172,244 / 1,153,769 / 12,804 / 2,688,092
  • H. Eric Bolton, Jr.: 47,012,613 / 1,313,401 / 12,803 / 2,688,092
  • Donald F. Colleran: 46,818,112 / 1,507,902 / 12,803 / 2,688,092
  • David M. Fields: 47,367,867 / 908,529 / 62,421 / 2,688,092
  • Pamela J. Kessler: 48,279,686 / 46,476 / 12,655 / 2,688,092
  • Marshall A. Loeb: 47,844,708 / 481,208 / 12,901 / 2,688,092
  • Mary E. McCormick: 46,780,883 / 1,545,124 / 12,810 / 2,688,092
• Ratification of independent auditor (KPMG LLP) for fiscal year ending Dec 31, 2026: For 49,057,541; Against 1,956,115; Abstain 13,253.
• Non‑binding advisory vote on executive compensation: For 46,891,644; Against 1,395,536; Abstain 51,637; Broker non‑votes 2,688,092.
• The 8‑K was signed by Staci H. Tyler, Executive VP, CFO and Treasurer.

Why It Matters

• Election of the full slate of directors and ratification of KPMG indicate continuity in governance and the company’s audit oversight for 2026.
• The affirmative "say‑on‑pay" vote (non‑binding) shows investor support for the company’s executive compensation approach, though it does not legally bind the board.
• Broker non‑votes (2,688,092) represent shares for which voting instructions were not received and can affect the total voting mix; investors should note vote participation when assessing governance outcomes.