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Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. filings document the disclosures of a New York City-focused REIT and its operating partnership, Empire State Realty OP, L.P. Form 8-K reports cover operating and financial results, Regulation FD supplemental packages, material agreements, capital-structure matters, financing-related disclosures, share and operating partnership unit repurchase authorizations, and executive officer transitions.
Proxy filings describe annual meeting proposals, director elections, board composition, committee oversight, risk oversight, executive compensation, shareholder engagement and sustainability matters. The filing record also reflects ESRT's REIT structure, Class A common stock, Series ES, Series 250 and Series 60 operating partnership units, and governance disclosures tied to its office, retail, multifamily and Observatory operations.
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. ownership update: LaSalle Investment Management Securities LLC reports beneficial ownership of 9,058,860 shares, representing 5.32% of the class. The filing states LaSalle has sole voting power for 3,519,429 shares and sole dispositive power for 9,058,860 shares. The securities are held in discretionary accounts managed by LaSalle; no single account holds more than 5.0% of the class. The filing is signed on 05/18/2026.
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. reported modest revenue growth but sharply lower earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Total revenues rose to $190.3 million from $180.1 million, driven mainly by higher rental revenue and lease termination fees, partly offset by weaker Observatory revenue.
Net income attributable to common stockholders fell to $1.2 million, or $0.01 per share, from $9.2 million, largely because last year included a sizeable $13.2 million gain on a property disposition that did not recur, along with lower interest income and slightly higher interest expense. The company highlighted Core FFO of $53.2 million and signed 113,484 square feet of new, renewal, and expansion leases, showing ongoing leasing activity.
ESRT continued to reshape its portfolio, acquiring a Williamsburg, Brooklyn retail property for $46.0 million and refinancing 10 Union Square East with a new $53.5 million 10‑year mortgage. Cash and restricted cash ended the quarter at $106.1 million, while total debt principal stood at $2.34 billion, with the company in compliance with its covenants.
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. disclosure shows LaSalle Investment Management Securities LLC reports beneficial ownership of 9,058,860 shares, representing 5.32% of the class. The filer reports sole voting power of 3,519,429 shares and sole dispositive power over 9,058,860 shares. The filing is dated 05/07/2026.
Empire State Realty Trust reported first quarter 2026 net income of $2.995 million, or $0.01 per fully diluted share, and Core FFO of $0.20 per diluted share. Same-store property cash NOI excluding lease termination fees rose 5.5% year-over-year, or 1.3% after adjusting for about $3.0 million of non-recurring items.
The total commercial portfolio was 93.2% leased and 88.2% occupied as of March 31, 2026. The Empire State Building Observatory generated NOI of $10.6 million in the seasonally light quarter, about $3.5 million lower year-over-year, with gift shop license fees expected to be more weighted to the fourth quarter.
The company acquired a prime Williamsburg retail asset for $46 million, financed 10 Union Square East with a new $53.5 million, 10-year mortgage, and agreed to issue $130 million of 6-year senior unsecured notes. Liquidity totaled $0.6 billion and net debt to adjusted EBITDA was 6.3x. The quarterly dividend was $0.035 per share, and 2026 Core FFO guidance of $0.85–$0.89 per share remained unchanged.
Empire State Realty Trust Inc ownership disclosure: Vanguard Portfolio Management reports beneficial ownership of 12,411,296 shares of common stock, representing 7.28% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing states Vanguard has sole power to dispose of 12,411,296 shares and sole voting power for 53,766 shares. The report notes this holding reflects securities managed by Vanguard affiliates and business divisions.
Empire State Realty Trust and its operating partnership entered into a Note Purchase Agreement for a private placement of $130,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.99% Series M Senior Notes due July 15, 2032. Funding is scheduled for July 15, 2026 at 100% of principal.
The Notes may be prepaid at par plus a make-whole premium and will be unconditionally guaranteed by certain subsidiaries tied to Material Credit Facilities. The agreement includes leverage and coverage covenants, and the partnership plans to use net proceeds to refinance existing debt and for general corporate purposes.
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. is asking shareholders to vote at its 2026 annual meeting on five items: electing ten directors, approving executive pay on an advisory basis, setting the frequency of future say‑on‑pay votes, approving a 2026 equity incentive plan, and ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as auditor.
The proxy highlights a NYC-focused portfolio that was 93.5% leased in 2025, with 1 million rentable square feet of office and retail leases signed and +8.6% positive Manhattan office rent spreads. ESRT emphasizes low leverage of 6.3x net debt/adjusted EBITDA versus 8.6x for NYC office REIT peers, available liquidity of $0.6 billion, and $569 million returned to shareholders via repurchases and dividends from 2020–2025. The company also stresses sustainability leadership, strong board independence, and a pay program tied to Core FFO, cash NOI growth, leasing, balance sheet strength and sustainability metrics, with 55% of long‑term equity awards performance‑based.
Empire State Realty Trust Inc - Amendment No. 12 to a Schedule 13G/A filed by The Vanguard Group reports 0 shares beneficially owned of the issuer's common stock and 0% of the class. The filing notes an internal realignment effective January 12, 2026, leading to disaggregated reporting by Vanguard subsidiaries in reliance on SEC Release No. 34-39538. The amendment is signed by Ashley Grim on 03/26/2026.
Empire State Realty Trust Inc - Amendment No. 12 to a Schedule 13G/A filed by The Vanguard Group reports 0 shares beneficially owned of the issuer's common stock and 0% of the class. The filing notes an internal realignment effective January 12, 2026, leading to disaggregated reporting by Vanguard subsidiaries in reliance on SEC Release No. 34-39538. The amendment is signed by Ashley Grim on 03/26/2026.
Sutherland Donna Jean reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. reported that Chief Accounting Officer Donna Jean Sutherland received a grant of 11,584 shares of Class A Common Stock on March 13, 2026. The award was granted at a price of $0.00 per share as equity compensation rather than a market purchase.
Following this grant, Sutherland directly holds 17,836 shares of Class A Common Stock. According to the terms, the granted shares will vest in four equal installments on the first four anniversaries of January 1, 2026, and vesting is contingent on her continued service with the company.