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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000049600-24-000092"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "EGP"
cik: "0000049600"
company_name: "EASTGROUP PROPERTIES INC"
filed_at: "2024-08-28T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T07:17:50.106810+00:00"
event_type: "other"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.2
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.2
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# EastGroup Properties amends bylaws to update stockholder nomination and proxy rules

## Summary
- Board amended and restated bylaws effective Aug 23, 2024, with changes to stockholder nominations and business proposals.
- Adds requirement that stockholders submitting director nominations represent intent to comply with universal proxy rules (Rule 14a-19).
- Requires stockholders soliciting proxies to use a proxy card color other than white.
- Includes technical updates for virtual meetings and other modernizing changes.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000049600-24-000092
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: EGP
- cik: 0000049600
- company_name: EASTGROUP PROPERTIES INC
- filed_at: 2024-08-28T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.2
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.2
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/49600/000004960024000092/0000049600-24-000092-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/49600/000004960024000092/egp-20240823.htm

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