---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-022282"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "O"
cik: "0000726728"
company_name: "REALTY INCOME CORP"
filed_at: "2026-03-02T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T22:54:51.354808+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Realty Income CLO Michelle Bushore to leave by Sept 2, 2026

## Summary
- Michelle Bushore, EVP & Chief Legal Officer, will leave; she will serve through Sept 2, 2026 while the company searches for a successor.
- She receives a $512,663 retention grant in restricted shares fully vesting upon completion of the transition period.
- Her separation qualifies as a "Qualifying Termination" under the Executive Severance Plan, entitling her to benefits and payments.
- During the transition, she continues base salary and benefits eligibility under normal payroll practices.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-022282
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: O
- cik: 0000726728
- company_name: REALTY INCOME CORP
- filed_at: 2026-03-02T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/726728/000110465926022282/0001104659-26-022282-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/726728/000110465926022282/tm267557d1_8k.htm

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