Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE: BDN) announces EVP operations retirement

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Brandywine Realty Trust announces that George D. Johnstone, its Executive Vice President – Operations, plans to retire from his current role by the end of the first quarter of 2026. Johnstone has held leadership positions at the company for twenty-seven years, and the company publicly recognizes his contributions and long service. It is expected that he and the company will enter into an agreement for him to assist with various transition activities during 2026, which is intended to support continuity in operations and leadership as responsibilities are handed off.

PA00010603860000790816false 0000790816 2025-12-10 2025-12-10 0000790816 bdn:BrandywineOperatingPartnershipLPMember 2025-12-10 2025-12-10

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 12, 2025 (December 10, 2025)

BRANDYWINE REALTY TRUST

BRANDYWINE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Maryland (Brandywine Realty Trust)		001-9106		23-2413352
Delaware (Brandywine Operating Partnership, L.P.)		000-24407		23-2862640
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)		(Commission file number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

2929 Arch Street

Suite 1800

Philadelphia, PA 19104

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(610) 325-5600

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest		BDN		NYSE

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Brandywine Realty Trust:

Emerging growth company ☐

Brandywine Operating Partnership, L.P.:

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Brandywine Realty Trust: ☐

Brandywine Operating Partnership, L.P.: ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Named Executive Officer Retirement

On December 11, 2025, George D. Johnstone, Executive Vice President - Operations, informed Brandywine Realty Trust (the “Company”) that he will retire from his current role by the end of the first quarter of 2026. The Company expresses its appreciation to Mr. Johnstone for his contributions, leadership and twenty-seven years of dedicated service to the Company. It is expected that Mr. Johnstone and the Company will enter into an agreement whereby Mr. Johnstone will assist with various transition activities in 2026.

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

B RANDYWINE R EALTY T RUST
By:		/s/ Gerard H. Sweeney
		Gerard H. Sweeney
		President and Chief Executive Officer
B RANDYWINE O PERATING P ARTNERSHIP , L.P.
B Y :		B RANDYWINE R EALTY T RUST , ITS G ENERAL P ARTNER
B Y :		/s/ Gerard H. Sweeney
		Gerard H. Sweeney
		President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: December 12, 2025

FAQ

What executive leadership change did Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN) disclose?

Brandywine Realty Trust reported that George D. Johnstone, its Executive Vice President – Operations, has informed the company that he will retire from his current role by the end of the first quarter of 2026.

When will BDN executive George D. Johnstone retire from his role?

The company states that George D. Johnstone plans to retire from his current position as Executive Vice President – Operations by the end of the first quarter of 2026.

Will George D. Johnstone continue to work with Brandywine Realty Trust after retiring?

Brandywine Realty Trust expects to enter into an agreement with George D. Johnstone under which he will assist with various transition activities in 2026, supporting the handover of his responsibilities.

How long has George D. Johnstone served Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN)?

The company notes that George D. Johnstone has provided twenty-seven years of dedicated service, and it expresses appreciation for his contributions and leadership.

Does this leadership change affect Brandywine Operating Partnership, L.P.?

The report is filed jointly by Brandywine Realty Trust and Brandywine Operating Partnership, L.P., reflecting that the retirement of the Executive Vice President – Operations is a leadership change relevant to the broader Brandywine enterprise.

Who signed the Brandywine Realty Trust report about the executive retirement?

The report was signed on behalf of Brandywine Realty Trust and Brandywine Operating Partnership, L.P. by Gerard H. Sweeney, President and Chief Executive Officer.