First Industrial Shareholders Re-elect All Company Directors

Rhea-AI Summary

First Industrial Realty Trust (NYSE: FR) announced that shareholders re-elected six incumbent directors with each receiving support from more than 93% of the voted shares. Frank E. Schmitz will join the board on June 1, 2026, bringing the board to seven directors, six independent.

All other annual meeting proposals were approved with over 95% support. First Industrial owns and has under development approximately 71.6 million sq ft across 15 target MSAs as of March 31, 2026. The company will file final results on a Form 8-K with the SEC.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Positive

• Board election: six directors re-elected with >93% shareholder support
• Board independence: appointment of Frank E. Schmitz raises independent directors to six of seven
• Governance approval: all other proposals approved with >95% of voted shares
• Portfolio scale: ~71.6 million sq ft owned/under development as of March 31, 2026

Negative

• None.

News Market Reaction – FR

+0.21%

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+0.21% News Effect

On the day this news was published, FR gained 0.21%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Director support: >93% of voted shares Proposal support: >95% of voted shares Board size: 7 directors +5 more

8 metrics

Director support >93% of voted shares Incumbent director re-election at 2026 Annual Meeting

Proposal support >95% of voted shares All other proposals at 2026 Annual Meeting

Board size 7 directors Board composition after June 1, 2026 appointment

Independent directors 6 of 7 Board independence after Frank Schmitz joins

Effective date June 1, 2026 Appointment date for new independent director

Industrial space 71.6 million sq ft Owned/under development as of March 31, 2026

Target MSAs 15 MSAs Geographic focus of industrial portfolio

Reference date March 31, 2026 Portfolio statistics as of quarter end

Market Reality Check

Price: $60.83 Vol: Volume 1,226,231 is 1.44x...

normal vol

$60.83 Last Close

Volume Volume 1,226,231 is 1.44x the 20-day average of 853,478, indicating elevated trading ahead of the vote outcome. normal

Technical Shares traded at $62.01, above the 200-day MA of $56 and about 4.1% below the $64.66 52-week high before this news.

Peers on Argus

FR was down 1.76% while key peers moved in mixed directions: STAG -2.36%, TRNO -...

FR was down 1.76% while key peers moved in mixed directions: STAG -2.36%, TRNO -2.69%, but EGP +2.65% and CUBE +1.83%. The pattern suggests the move was more stock-specific than a unified industrial REIT trade.

Common Catalyst Among peers, only CUBE reported earnings today, pointing to company-specific rather than sector-wide governance drivers.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Apr 22 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Apr 22	Q1 2026 earnings	Positive	-0.8%	Strong EPS, FFO, NOI growth and dividend increase reported for Q1 2026.
Apr 16	Activist response	Negative	+1.7%	Land & Buildings responds ahead of annual meeting, maintaining pressure on FR.
Apr 08	Earnings call notice	Neutral	+2.0%	Schedules Q1 results call and investor property tours in key markets.
Apr 07	Activist letter	Negative	+1.0%	Land & Buildings urges votes against two directors citing valuation concerns.
Mar 20	Proxy campaign update	Positive	-3.1%	Company comments after activist withdraws a director nominee from contest.

Pattern Detected

Recent news often featured strong fundamentals and activist pressure; positive or de-escalatory items have frequently seen short-term price weakness, indicating occasional divergence between fundamentals, governance headlines, and immediate price reaction.

Recent Company History

Over the past months, FR has combined solid operating performance with an active governance backdrop. Q1 2026 earnings on Apr 22 showed sharply higher EPS and a higher dividend, yet shares slipped modestly. Multiple letters from Land & Buildings in March–April 2026 pressed for board and capital allocation changes, while the company responded via proxy materials and commentary. The annual meeting cycle, including the Apr 30, 2026 vote, caps a period where strong fundamentals, activist engagement, and capital return plans intersected.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement confirms shareholders re-elected all incumbent directors with more than 93% suppor...

Analysis

This announcement confirms shareholders re-elected all incumbent directors with more than 93% support and approved every proposal with over 95% backing, following a contested governance period highlighted in recent proxy filings. The board will expand to seven members, six independent, on June 1, 2026. Against earlier strong Q1 results and activist engagement, investors may focus on how this stable governance setup influences capital allocation, development of the 71.6 million square foot portfolio, and future communications around valuation.

Key Terms

independent director, board of directors, form 8-k, logistics properties, +1 more

5 terms

independent director financial

"Frank E. Schmitz will also be appointed to the Board of Directors ("the Board") as an independent director on June 1, 2026"

An independent director is a member of a company's board of directors who is not involved in the company's day-to-day operations and has no significant relationships with the company that could influence their judgment. Their role is to provide unbiased oversight and ensure the company is managed in the best interests of all shareholders. This helps build trust and confidence among investors by promoting transparency and accountability.

board of directors financial

"at which time the Board will comprise seven directors, six of whom are independent"

The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.

form 8-k regulatory

"First Industrial will report the detailed final results on a Form 8-K that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission"

A Form 8-K is a report that companies file with the government to share important news quickly, such as changes in leadership, major business deals, or financial updates. It matters because it helps investors stay informed about significant events that could affect the company's value or stock price.

logistics properties technical

"a leading U.S.-only owner, operator, developer and acquirer of logistics properties"

Logistics properties are real estate buildings used to store, sort and move goods—think warehouses, distribution centers and last-mile delivery hubs that sit along transport routes. They matter to investors because their value and income are tied to trade and e‑commerce activity, location, and how easily goods can flow; like parking spots for trucks, better sites attract steady tenants and higher rents while poor sites can sit empty and lose value.

msas technical

"approximately 71.6 million square feet of industrial space concentrated in 15 target MSAs as of March 31, 2026"

MSAs are Master Services Agreements — broad contracts that set the general terms, pricing and responsibilities for ongoing work between a company and a customer or supplier. Investors care because MSAs act like a framework-level handshake: they don’t guarantee revenue by themselves but create a predictable road map for future deals, recurring income and cost structure, which helps assess a company’s revenue visibility and operational risk.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

CHICAGO, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR), a leading fully integrated owner, operator and developer of logistics real estate, today announced that, based on the final vote count provided by its Independent Inspector of Elections following the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting"), shareholders re-elected each of the Company's incumbent directors – Peter E. Baccile, Teresa Bryce Bazemore, Matthew S. Dominski, H. Patrick Hackett, Jr., Denise A. Olsen and Marcus L. Smith with each obtaining support from more than 93% of the voted shares. As previously announced, Frank E. Schmitz will also be appointed to the Board of Directors ("the Board") as an independent director on June 1, 2026, at which time the Board will comprise seven directors, six of whom are independent.

The First Industrial Board issued the following statement:

"We appreciate the continued, significant support of First Industrial's shareholders. The Board continues to oversee the execution of our clear, consistent, value-driven strategy and long-term plan, which has delivered sustained value creation. Following a multi-year transformation, First Industrial has built a high-quality portfolio and strong balance sheet, positioning the Company for further durable growth and value creation. Looking ahead, we will continue to capitalize on the opportunities within our portfolio and development pipeline and make select high quality, value-add acquisitions. We look forward to welcoming Frank Schmitz to the Board and continuing to build on First Industrial's long track record of success for the benefit of all shareholders."

The final certified results also indicated that shareholders approved all other proposals voted on at the Annual Meeting with each proposal garnering more than 95% of the voted shares, consistent with the recommendation of First Industrial's Board and management team. First Industrial will report the detailed final results on a Form 8-K that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.

First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR) is a leading U.S.-only owner, operator, developer and acquirer of logistics properties. Through our fully integrated operating and investing platform, we provide high quality facilities and industry-leading customer service to multinational corporations and regional firms that are essential for their supply chains. In total, we own and have under development approximately 71.6 million square feet of industrial space concentrated in 15 target MSAs as of March 31, 2026. For more information, please visit us at www.firstindustrial.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"). We intend for such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, and are generally identifiable by use of the words "believe," "expect," "plan," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," "seek," "target," "potential," "focus," "may," "will," "should" or similar words. Although we believe the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained or that results will not materially differ. Factors that could have a materially adverse effect on our operations and future prospects include, but are not limited to: changes in national, international, regional and local economic conditions generally and real estate markets specifically, including impacts and uncertainties arising from trade disputes and tariffs on goods imported to or exported from the United States; changes in legislation/regulation (including laws governing the taxation of real estate investment trusts) and actions of regulatory authorities; our ability to qualify and maintain our status as a real estate investment trust; the availability, cost and attractiveness of financing (including both public and private capital), increases in or prolonged periods of elevated interest rates, and our ability to raise equity capital on attractive terms; the availability and attractiveness of terms of debt repurchases; our ability to retain our credit agency ratings; our ability to comply with applicable financial covenants; changes in the competitive environment in which we operate, including changes in supply, demand and valuation of industrial properties and land in our current and potential markets; our ability to identify, acquire, develop and/or manage properties on favorable terms; our ability to dispose of properties on favorable terms; our ability to successfully integrate acquired properties; potential liability relating to environmental matters; defaults on or non-renewal of leases by our tenants; decreases in rental rates or increases in vacancy rates; higher-than-expected real estate construction costs and delays in development or lease-up timelines; uncertainty and economic impacts of pandemics, epidemics or other public health emergencies or fear of such events; risks associated with cybersecurity breaches, cyberattacks, intrusions or other significant disruptions of our information technology networks or systems; potential natural disasters and other catastrophic events, including acts of war or terrorism; insufficient or unavailable insurance coverage; technological developments, particularly those affecting supply chains and logistics; litigation risks, including costs associated with prosecuting or defending claims and potential adverse outcomes; risks associated with our investments in joint ventures, including our lack of sole decision-making authority; and other risks and uncertainties described in Item A, "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in our annual report, on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as well as those risks and uncertainties discussed from time to time in our other Exchange Act reports and  public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). We caution you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect our outlook only and speak only as of the date of this press release or the dates indicated in the statements. We assume no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements except as may be required by law. For further information on these and other factors that could impact us and the statements contained herein, reference should be made to our filings with the SEC.

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SOURCE First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.

FAQ

Who was re-elected to the First Industrial (FR) board at the April 30, 2026 annual meeting?

All six incumbent directors were re-elected with strong support. According to the company, Peter Baccile, Teresa Bryce Bazemore, Matthew Dominski, H. Patrick Hackett Jr., Denise Olsen and Marcus Smith each received more than 93% of the voted shares.

When will Frank E. Schmitz join the First Industrial (FR) board and what will the board composition be?

Frank E. Schmitz will be appointed to the board on June 1, 2026. According to the company, the board will total seven directors, with six meeting the company’s independence criteria.

How did shareholders vote on other proposals at First Industrial's April 30, 2026 meeting (FR)?

Shareholders approved all other proposals presented at the meeting. According to the company, each additional proposal received more than 95% of the voted shares in favor, consistent with board recommendations.

What scale of industrial real estate does First Industrial (FR) report as of March 31, 2026?

First Industrial reports approximately 71.6 million square feet owned and under development. According to the company, that portfolio is concentrated across 15 target metropolitan statistical areas as of March 31, 2026.

Will First Industrial (FR) file official voting results with the SEC and where can investors find them?

Yes, the company will file final certified voting results on a Form 8-K. According to the company, investors can review the detailed certified results once the Form 8-K is posted with the SEC.