REGENCY CENTERS CORP 8-K

What Happened

• Regency Centers Corporation announced in an 8-K (filed Feb 6, 2026) that director C. Ronald Blankenship notified the company on February 4, 2026 that he will not stand for re‑election and will retire from the Board.
• His retirement will be effective upon the expiration of his current term, which ends immediately following the company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The company noted his decision was not due to any disagreement with Regency on operations, policies or practices.

Key Details

• Director: C. Ronald Blankenship.
• Notice date: February 4, 2026; 8-K filed: February 6, 2026.
• Effective timing: retirement effective immediately after the 2026 Annual Meeting (upon term expiration).
• Tenure: 25 years of service; Board and management publicly thanked him for his leadership and counsel.

Why It Matters

• Board change: Investors should note a longtime director (25 years) will leave the board after the 2026 Annual Meeting, which may affect board composition and institutional knowledge.
• No disclosed disagreement or financial impact: The filing states the retirement is voluntary and not due to any dispute, and no compensatory or financial effects were reported in the 8-K.
• What to watch next: Review the company’s proxy statement/annual meeting materials for information on the director slate, any nominee to replace Mr. Blankenship, and potential committee or governance changes.