EastGroup Properties appoints two Audit Committee members

The Board's expansion created two director vacancies that Bethany Logan Ropa and Robyn R. Werner filled effective October 1, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

EastGroup Properties, Inc. appointed independent directors Bethany Logan Ropa and Robyn R. Werner to its Audit Committee on October 8, 2026. The Board had expanded from seven to nine directors effective October 1, 2026, when the two directors were appointed to fill the resulting vacancies; committee assignments had not yet been determined at that time.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Key Figures

Board size: From 7 to 9 directors Director appointments effective: October 1, 2026 Audit Committee appointments: October 8, 2026

3 metrics

Board size From 7 to 9 directors The Board expansion was effective October 1, 2026

Director appointments effective October 1, 2026 Bethany Logan Ropa and Robyn R. Werner joined the Board

Audit Committee appointments October 8, 2026 Bethany Logan Ropa and Robyn R. Werner

Key Terms

independent director, Audit Committee, Board of Directors

3 terms

independent director regulatory

"appointed each of Bethany Logan Ropa and Robyn R. Werner to the Board as an independent director"

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.

Audit Committee financial

"serve as a member of the Board’s Audit Committee"

A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.

Board of Directors regulatory

"the Company’s Board of Directors"

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.

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Who joined EGP's Audit Committee?

Bethany Logan Ropa and Robyn R. Werner, both independent directors, were appointed to EastGroup Properties' Audit Committee on October 8, 2026. They joined the Board effective October 1, 2026.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

__________________________

FORM 8-K/A

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): October 8, 2026

EASTGROUP PROPERTIES, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Maryland

1-07094

13-2711135

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

400 W. Parkway Place, Suite 100, Ridgeland, MS 39157

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including zip code)

(601) 354-3555

(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):

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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 stock, $0.0001 par value per share			EGP			New York Stock Exchange

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).

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. ☐

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

EastGroup Properties, Inc. (the “Company”) is filing this amendment to its Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 1, 2026 (the “Form 8-K”), which reported that the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) had increased the size of the Board from seven to nine directors and appointed each of Bethany Logan Ropa and Robyn R. Werner to the Board as an independent director to fill the vacancies resulting from such increase, each effective as of October 1, 2026. At the time of their appointments, committee assignments for Ms. Ropa and Ms. Werner had not yet been determined. On October 8, 2026, the Board appointed each of Ms. Ropa and Ms. Werner to serve as a member of the Board’s Audit Committee. Except as set forth herein, no other information in the Form 8-K is being amended.

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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.

Date:         October 13, 2026

EASTGROUP PROPERTIES, INC.

By: /s/ STACI H. TYLER

Staci H. Tyler
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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