---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001541401-25-000045"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ESRT"
cik: "0001541401"
company_name: "Empire State Realty Trust, Inc."
filed_at: "2025-12-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T14:14:47.183366+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Empire State Realty Trust authorizes $500M share repurchase program for 2026-2027

## Summary
- Board authorized up to $500M in repurchases of Class A common stock and OP units from Jan 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2027.
- Program replaces existing $500M authorization that expires Dec 31, 2025.
- Repurchases may be executed via open market or privately negotiated transactions.
- Timing and amount depend on market conditions; Board may suspend, terminate, or modify program at any time.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001541401-25-000045
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ESRT
- cik: 0001541401
- company_name: Empire State Realty Trust, Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-12-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1541401/000154140125000045/0001541401-25-000045-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1541401/000154140125000045/esrt-20251205.htm

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