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Strong votes at Kite Realty (NYSE: KRG) on board, pay and auditor

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Kite Realty Group Trust shareholders held their 2026 annual meeting and elected 10 trustees to one-year terms expiring at the 2027 meeting. Each nominee, including John A. Kite and Caroline L. Young, received more votes in favor than against.

Shareholders also approved, on a non-binding basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 173,284,676 votes for, 4,757,753 against, and 651,067 abstentions. In addition, they ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 187,322,506 votes for, 53,920 against, and 91,258 abstentions.

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
John A. Kite votes for 173,056,936 votes Election as trustee at 2026 annual meeting
Caroline L. Young votes for 159,664,523 votes Election as trustee at 2026 annual meeting
Say-on-pay votes for 173,284,676 votes Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation
Say-on-pay votes against 4,757,753 votes Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation
KPMG ratification votes for 187,322,506 votes Ratification of independent registered public accounting firm for 2026
KPMG ratification votes against 53,920 votes Ratification of independent registered public accounting firm for 2026
Broker Non-Votes financial
"Broker Non-Votes John A. Kite | 173,056,936 | 5,530,036 | 106,524 | 8,774,188"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
advisory vote on named executive officer compensation financial
"Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation | 173,284,676 | 4,757,753 | 651,067 | 8,774,188"
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
annual meeting of shareholders financial
"held its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”)"
A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.
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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 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 14, 2026 
KITE REALTY GROUP TRUST
KITE REALTY GROUP, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 
Maryland001-3226811-3715772
Delaware333-202666-0120-1453863
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification Number)
30 S. Meridian Street, Suite 1100, Indianapolis, IN 46204
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(317) 577-5600
(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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 classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares, $0.01 par value per shareKRGNew 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 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On May 14, 2026, Kite Realty Group Trust (the “Company”) held its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”). At the Annual Meeting, shareholders voted on the election of 10 nominees for the Company’s Board of Trustees to serve one-year terms expiring at the 2027 annual meeting of shareholders. The table below sets forth the voting results for each trustee nominee:
NomineeForAgainstAbstainBroker
Non-Votes
John A. Kite173,056,936 5,530,036 106,524 8,774,188 
Derrick Burks175,995,437 2,575,086 122,973 8,774,188 
Victor J. Coleman173,735,049 4,836,965 121,482 8,774,188 
Steven P. Grimes129,014,907 49,549,012 129,577 8,774,188 
Christie B. Kelly173,530,713 5,061,594 101,189 8,774,188 
Peter L. Lynch174,472,655 4,102,138 118,703 8,774,188 
David R. O’Reilly174,106,331 4,473,061 114,104 8,774,188 
Barton R. Peterson172,706,360 5,891,159 95,977 8,774,188 
Charles H. Wurtzebach175,422,276 3,143,615 127,605 8,774,188 
Caroline L. Young159,664,523 16,716,882 2,312,091 8,774,188 
At the Annual Meeting, shareholders voted on a non-binding resolution to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. The table below sets forth the voting results for this proposal:
ForAgainstAbstainBroker
Non-Votes
Advisory vote on named executive officer compensation173,284,676 4,757,753 651,067 8,774,188 
At the Annual Meeting, shareholders voted to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP to serve as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The table below sets forth the voting results for this proposal:
ForAgainstAbstainBroker
Non-Votes
Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026187,322,506 53,920 91,258 — 


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.
 KITE REALTY GROUP TRUST
  
Date: May 15, 2026By:/s/ HEATH R. FEAR
  Heath R. Fear
  President and Chief Financial Officer
  
KITE REALTY GROUP, L.P.
By: Kite Realty Group Trust, its sole general partner
Date: May 15, 2026By:/s/ HEATH R. FEAR
Heath R. Fear
President and Chief Financial Officer



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FAQ

What did Kite Realty Group Trust (KRG) shareholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders elected 10 trustees to one-year terms, approved a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation, and ratified KPMG LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

How did Kite Realty (KRG) shareholders vote on board trustee nominees in 2026?

All 10 trustee nominees received more votes for than against. For example, John A. Kite received 173,056,936 votes for and 5,530,036 against, while Caroline L. Young received 159,664,523 for and 16,716,882 against.

Was Kite Realty Group Trust’s executive compensation approved by shareholders?

Yes. The advisory vote on named executive officer compensation received 173,284,676 votes for, 4,757,753 votes against, and 651,067 abstentions, with 8,774,188 broker non-votes recorded on this proposal.

Which auditor did Kite Realty Group Trust (KRG) shareholders ratify for 2026?

Shareholders ratified KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 187,322,506 votes for, 53,920 against, and 91,258 abstentions, and no broker non-votes reported.

How many broker non-votes were recorded on Kite Realty’s 2026 shareholder proposals?

Broker non-votes totaled 8,774,188 for the trustee elections and the advisory vote on executive compensation. There were no broker non-votes reported on the auditor ratification proposal involving KPMG LLP.

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