EastGroup Properties (EGP) EVP reports tax share withholding after vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

EastGroup Properties, Inc. executive vice president Ryan M. Collins reported an automatic share withholding related to restricted stock vesting. On January 1, 2026, 2,279 restricted shares vested, and he instructed the company to withhold 1,174 shares of common stock at $178.14 per share to cover tax obligations under EastGroup’s 2013 and 2023 Equity Incentive Plans. Following this transaction, he beneficially owns 17,777 shares of EastGroup common stock directly.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Collins Ryan M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O EASTGROUP PROPERTIES, INC.,

400 WEST PARKWAY PLACE, SUITE 100

(Street)

RIDGELAND MS 39157

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
EASTGROUP PROPERTIES INC [ EGP ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive Vice President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/01/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	01/01/2026		F		1,174(1)	D	$178.14	17,777	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. On January 1, 2026, 2,279 restricted shares vested and the Reporting Person instructed the Issuer to withhold 1,174 shares to cover tax withholding obligations as permitted under the Issuer's 2013 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, and 2023 Equity Incentive Plan.

Remarks:

	/s/Ceejaye Peters, Attorney-in-Fact for Ryan M. Collins	01/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did EastGroup Properties (EGP) report for Ryan M. Collins?

On January 1, 2026, executive vice president Ryan M. Collins had 2,279 restricted shares vest and authorized the withholding of 1,174 shares of EastGroup common stock to cover tax obligations.

How many EastGroup (EGP) shares does Ryan M. Collins own after this transaction?

After the January 1, 2026 transaction, Ryan M. Collins beneficially owns 17,777 shares of EastGroup Properties common stock directly.

What was the price used for the EastGroup (EGP) share withholding?

The 1,174 EastGroup common shares withheld to cover taxes were priced at $178.14 per share.

Why were EastGroup (EGP) shares withheld from Ryan M. Collins?

The 1,174 shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of restricted shares, as permitted under EastGroup’s 2013 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, and 2023 Equity Incentive Plan.

What type of equity was involved in this EastGroup (EGP) insider transaction?

The transaction involved the vesting of 2,279 restricted shares of EastGroup Properties common stock granted under the company’s equity incentive plans.

Is the EastGroup (EGP) insider transaction a sale on the open market?

No. The reported transaction is a withholding of 1,174 shares by EastGroup to cover tax obligations tied to restricted stock vesting, not an open-market sale.