Regency Centers (REG) clears 100,000-share dividend reinvestment plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Regency Centers Corporation filed a prospectus supplement for its Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan, covering a public offering of up to 100,000 shares of its common stock. These shares, with a par value of $0.01 per share, may be issued to participants in the plan.
Foley & Lardner LLP provided a legality opinion confirming that the shares to be issued under the plan are validly authorized. The opinion is included as an exhibit, along with the related consent and interactive data for the cover page.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 8.01, 9.01
2 items
Item 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Plan shares: 100,000 shares
Common stock par value: $0.01 per share
Series A preferred dividend rate: 6.250%
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Plan shares
100,000 shares
Maximum common stock offered under Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan
Common stock par value
$0.01 per share
Par value of Regency Centers Corporation common stock
Series A preferred dividend rate
6.250%
Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock listed on Nasdaq
Series B preferred dividend rate
5.875%
Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock listed on Nasdaq
Key Terms
Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan, prospectus supplement, Registration Statement on Form S-3, legality opinion
4 terms
Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan financial
"related to the Company’s Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan (the “Plan”)."
A dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan lets investors automatically use cash dividends to buy additional shares and often make extra share purchases directly from the company, usually at low or no commission. Think of it as an automatic savings plan for stock: dividends and optional contributions are turned into more shares, helping ownership grow through compounding and making regular investing simple and low-cost—key for long-term investors.
prospectus supplement regulatory
"filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a prospectus supplement (the “Prospectus Supplement”) dated April 10, 2026"
A prospectus supplement is an additional document provided alongside a company's main offering details, offering updated or extra information about a specific financial product being sold. It helps investors understand the latest terms, risks, and details of the investment, similar to how an update or revision clarifies or expands on original instructions, ensuring they have current and complete information before making a decision.
Registration Statement on Form S-3 regulatory
"included in the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-293495)"
A registration statement on Form S‑3 is a short, standardized filing a qualified public company uses to register new securities with regulators so they can be sold to investors; think of it as a pre-approved, reusable permission slip that speeds up future offerings. It matters to investors because it lets the company raise money more quickly and cheaply — which can fund growth or pay debt — but may also lead to share dilution or change in ownership, so it affects value and liquidity.
legality opinion regulatory
"Foley & Lardner LLP delivered its legality opinion with respect to the public offering"
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Regency Centers Corporation
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Regency Centers, L.P.
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| None | N/A | N/A |
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
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Item 8.01 |
Other Events |
Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan
On April 10, 2026, Regency Centers Corporation (the “Company”) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a prospectus supplement (the “Prospectus Supplement”) dated April 10, 2026 to the prospectus dated February 17, 2026 included in the Company’s Registration Statement on Form
S-3
(File No. 333-293495)
related to the Company’s Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan (the “Plan”). In connection with the filing of the Prospectus Supplement, Foley & Lardner LLP delivered its legality opinion with respect to the public offering of up to 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, to be issued pursuant to the Plan. A copy of the opinion is attached hereto as Exhibit 5.1.
Item 9.01 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits |
(d) Exhibits
| 5.1 | Opinion of Foley & Lardner LLP, dated April 10, 2026. | |
| 23.1 | Consent of Foley & Lardner LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1). | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL documents). | |
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.
REGENCY CENTERS CORPORATION | ||||||
| April 10, 2026 | By: | /s/ Michael R. Herman | ||||
Michael R. Herman, Senior Vice President General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | ||||||
REGENCY CENTERS, L.P. | ||||||
By: Regency Centers Corporation, its general partner | ||||||
| April 10, 2026 | By: | /s/ Michael R. Herman | ||||
Michael R. Herman, Senior Vice President General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | ||||||
FAQ
What did Regency Centers Corporation (REG) announce in this 8-K filing?
Regency Centers Corporation filed a prospectus supplement for its Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan, covering a public offering of up to 100,000 common shares. The filing also includes a supporting legality opinion from Foley & Lardner LLP as an exhibit.
What role did Foley & Lardner LLP play in Regency Centers’ April 2026 filing?
Foley & Lardner LLP delivered a legality opinion on the common shares offered under the Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan. Their opinion, dated April 10, 2026, is attached as Exhibit 5.1, and their consent is included within that exhibit as well.
Which registration statement covers Regency Centers’ dividend reinvestment plan shares?
The shares under Regency Centers’ Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan are covered by a Registration Statement on Form S-3, File No. 333-293495. The April 10, 2026 prospectus supplement is tied to a base prospectus dated February 17, 2026 under that registration.
What types of stock are listed for Regency Centers Corporation (REG) on Nasdaq?
Regency Centers Corporation lists its common stock with par value $0.01 per share under symbol REG, along with 6.250% Series A and 5.875% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, both with $0.01 par value per share, each trading on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC.