Essential Properties Realty Trust (NYSE: EPRT) releases 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. filed a current report to let investors know it has published its 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report. The report covers the company’s approach to environmental, social, and governance topics and is available on its website and as an exhibit to this filing.

The company clarifies that this corporate responsibility information is being furnished, not filed, which means it is not subject to certain liability provisions of the securities laws and is not automatically incorporated into other SEC filings.

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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

September 17, 2025

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland

001-38530

82-4005693

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

902 Carnegie Center Blvd., Suite 520

Princeton, New Jersey

08540

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

(609) 436-0619

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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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, $0.01 par value

EPRT

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 ☐

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

2024 Corporate Responsibility Report

On September 17, 2025, Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. (the "Company") published its 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report. A copy of the 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report will be available on the Company's website at www.essentialproperties.com and is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information set forth in this item 7.01 and in the attached Exhibit 99.1 is being "furnished" and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of Section 18, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing of the company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in any such filing.

Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						2024 Corporate Responsibility Report
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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: September 17, 2025			ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES REALTY TRUST, INC.
			By:			/s/ Mark E. Patten
						Mark E. Patten
						Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What did Essential Properties Realty Trust (EPRT) announce in this 8-K?

Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. announced that it has published its 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report, which is available on its website and attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Where can investors find Essential Properties Realty Trust’s 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report?

The 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report is available on the company’s website at www.essentialproperties.com and is also included as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Is the 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report considered filed with the SEC?

No. The company states that the information in Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 is being “furnished” and not “filed”, so it is not subject to Section 18 liabilities and is not automatically incorporated into other SEC filings.

Does this 8-K from Essential Properties Realty Trust include new financial results?

No. This report focuses on the 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report and does not present new financial statements or earnings data.

What exhibit is included with Essential Properties Realty Trust’s 8-K about its 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report?

The filing includes Exhibit 99.1, which is the 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report, and an item labeled 104 for the cover page interactive data file embedded in the Inline XBRL document.

Who signed the Essential Properties Realty Trust 8-K related to the 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report?

The report was signed on behalf of the company by Mark E. Patten, who serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary.