W. P. Carey (NYSE: WPC) director Mark A. Alexander resigns for health reasons

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

W. P. Carey Inc. reported that director Mark A. Alexander, who served on the company’s Board as well as its Audit and Compensation Committees, has resigned effective December 12, 2025 for personal health reasons. The company states that his resignation is not due to any disagreement with W. P. Carey regarding its operations, policies, or practices. The filing focuses solely on this board change and does not describe any related changes to company strategy or financial results.

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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): December 12, 2025

W. P. Carey Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Maryland						001-13779			45-4549771
(State of incorporation)						(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)
One Manhattan West, 395 9th Avenue, 58th Floor
New York,			New York						10001
(Address of principal executive offices)									(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 492-1100

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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, $0.001 Par Value

WPC

New York Stock Exchange

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Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Departure of Director

Mark A. Alexander, a member of the board of directors (the “Board”) of W. P. Carey Inc. (the “Company”) and a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees, notified the Board of his intention to resign as a member of the Board, effective as of December 12, 2025, for personal health reasons. Mr. Alexander’s resignation did not result from any disagreements with the Company or any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

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, thereunto duly authorized.

									W. P. Carey Inc.
Date:			December 12, 2025			By:			/s/ ToniAnn Sanzone
									ToniAnn Sanzone
									Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did W. P. Carey Inc. (WPC) announce in this 8-K filing?

W. P. Carey Inc. disclosed that director Mark A. Alexander resigned from the Board, effective December 12, 2025, due to personal health reasons.

Why did W. P. Carey (WPC) director Mark A. Alexander resign?

Mark A. Alexander resigned from the Board of W. P. Carey Inc. for personal health reasons, according to the company’s disclosure.

Did Mark A. Alexander have any disagreements with WPC leading to his resignation?

The company states that Mr. Alexander’s resignation did not result from any disagreements regarding W. P. Carey’s operations, policies, or practices.

What board roles did Mark A. Alexander hold at W. P. Carey Inc.?

Mark A. Alexander was a member of W. P. Carey’s Board of Directors and served on both the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee.

Does W. P. Carey mention any strategic or financial changes tied to this resignation?

The disclosure focuses on Mr. Alexander’s resignation and does not describe any related strategic, operational, or financial changes.

Who signed the W. P. Carey (WPC) 8-K about the director resignation?

The report was signed on behalf of W. P. Carey Inc. by ToniAnn Sanzone, the company’s Chief Financial Officer.