Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. — fact timeline

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 at the 2026-05-14 meeting.

“(v) Ratification of the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026: For Against Abstained Broker Non-Votes 192,208,050 1,039,982 68,430 n/a”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. shareholders approved Approval of the Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. Empire State Realty Trust OP, L.P. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan at the 2026-05-14 meeting.

“(iv) Approval of the Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. Empire State Realty Trust OP, L.P. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan: For Against Abstained Broker Non-Votes 147,323,711 40,103,412 93,178 5,796,161”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. shareholders approved Approval, on a non-binding, advisory basis, whether future advisory votes on NEO compensation should occur every one, two, or three years at the 2026-05-14 meeting.

“(iii) Approval, on a non-binding, advisory basis, whether future advisory votes on NEO compensation should occur every one, two, or three years: 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Abstained Broker Non-Votes 184,617,404 55,596 2,552,044 295,257 5,796,161”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. shareholders approved Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of the named executive officers at the 2026-05-14 meeting.

“(ii) Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of the named executive officers: For Against Abstained Broker Non-Votes 174,613,728 12,332,472 574,101 5,796,161”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-05-14 meeting.

“(i) Election of Directors: Nominees For Against Abstained Broker Non-Votes Anthony E. Malkin 179,453,981 7,974,054 92,266 5,796,161 Steven J. Gilbert 176,229,642 11,194,024 96,635 5,796,161 S. Michael Giliberto 180,951,409 6,471,994 96,898 5,796,161 Patricia S. Han 184,360,244 2,551,178 608,879 5,796,161 Grant H. Hill 184,670,691 2,215,569 634,041 5,796,161 R. Paige Hood 184,702,390 2,749,925 67,986 5,796,161 George L. W. Malkin 185,429,070 2,009,636 81,595 5,796,161 James D. Robinson IV 181,360,604 6,042,326 117,371 5,796,161 Christina Van Tassell 184,688,279 2,208,037 623,985 5,796,161 Hannah Y. Yang 184,702,714 2,192,245 625,342 5,796,161”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. incurred senior notes of $130,000,000 aggregate principal amount with the purchasers named therein at 5.99% maturing due July 15, 2032.

“On April 15, 2026, Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (the "Company") and Empire State Realty OP, L.P. (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Note Purchase Agreement with the purchasers named therein (the "Purchase Agreement") in connection with a private placement of $130,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Operating Partnership's 5.99% Series M Senior Notes due July 15, 2032 (the "Notes").”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. entered into Note Purchase Agreement with the purchasers named therein valued at $130,000,000 aggregate principal amount (effective 2026-04-15).

“On April 15, 2026, Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (the "Company") and Empire State Realty OP, L.P. (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Note Purchase Agreement with the purchasers named therein (the "Purchase Agreement") in connection with a private placement of $130,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Operating Partnership's 5.99% Series M Senior Notes due July 15, 2032 (the "Notes").”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. incurred senior notes of $175,000,000 aggregate principal amount with the purchasers named therein at 5.47% maturing January 7, 2031.

“On October 15, 2025, Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (the "Company") and Empire State Realty OP, L.P. (the "Operating Partnership"), the operating partnership subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Note Purchase Agreement with the purchasers named therein (the "Purchase Agreement") in connection with a private placement of $175,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Operating Partnership's 5.47% Series L Senior Notes due January 7, 2031 (the "Notes").”

Thomas J. DeRosa departed as Director at Empire State Realty Trust, Inc..

“Thomas J. DeRosa, a member of the board of directors (the “Board”), Chair of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Audit Committee of Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intention to retire and not stand for re-election to the Board at the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, currently expected to be held on May 15, 2025 (the “Annual Meeting”).”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“,362,181 139,607 6,207,856 (iv) Ratification of the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024: For Against Abstained Broker Non-Votes 172,986,509 1,141,983 159,992 n/a With respect to the preceding matters, holders of Class A common stock were entitled to one vote per share, and holders of Class B common stock were entitled to 50 votes per share, so long as such Class B common stockholder continued to own 49 operating partnership units in Empire State Realty OP, L.P.”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. shareholders approved Approval of the Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. Empire State Realty OP, L.P. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“Yang 167,601,154 381,733 97,741 6,207,856 (ii) Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of the named executive officers: For Against Abstained Broker Non-Votes 161,205,392 6,674,197 201,039 6,207,856 (iii) Approval of the Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. Empire State Realty OP, L.P. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan: For Against Abstained Broker Non-Votes 139,578,840 28,362,181 139,607 6,207,856 (iv) Ratification of the Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024: For Against Abstained Broker Non-Votes 172,986,509 1,141,983 159,992 n/a With respect to the preceding matters, holders of Class A common stock were entitled to one vote per share, and holders of Class B common stock were entitled to 50 votes per share, so long as such Class B common stockhol”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. shareholders approved Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of the named executive officers at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“Yang 167,601,154 381,733 97,741 6,207,856 (ii) Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of the named executive officers: For Against Abstained Broker Non-Votes 161,205,392 6,674,197 201,039 6,207,856 (iii) Approval of the Empire State Realty Trust, Inc.”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors: Hannah Y. Yang at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“Yang 167,601,154 381,733 97,741 6,207,856 (ii) Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of the named executive officers: For Against Abstained Broker Non-Votes 161,205,392 6,674,197 201,039 6,207,856 (iii) Approval of the Empire State Realty Trust, Inc.”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors: Christina Van Tassell at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“Robinson IV 162,338,949 5,632,333 109,346 6,207,856 Christina Van Tassell 167,603,343 374,650 102,635 6,207,856 Hannah Y. Yang 167,601,154 381,733 97,741 6,207,856 (ii) Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of the named executive officers: For Against Abstained Broker Non-Votes 161,205,392 6,674,197 201,039 6,207,856 (iii) Approval of the Empire State Realty Trust, Inc.”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors: James D. Robinson IV at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“Robinson IV 162,338,949 5,632,333 109,346 6,207,856 Christina Van Tassell 167,603,343 374,650 102,635 6,207,856 Hannah Y.”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors: R. Paige Hood at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“Paige Hood 166,138,427 1,842,210 99,991 6,207,856 James D. Robinson IV 162,338,949 5,632,333 109,346 6,207,856 Christina Van Tassell 167,603,343 374,650 102,635 6,207,856 Hannah Y.”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors: Grant H. Hill at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“Hill 166,156,270 1,835,919 88,439 6,207,856 R. Paige Hood 166,138,427 1,842,210 99,991 6,207,856 James D.”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors: Patricia S. Han at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“Han 166,141,614 1,840,963 98,051 6,207,856 Grant H. Hill 166,156,270 1,835,919 88,439 6,207,856 R.”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors: S. Michael Giliberto at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“Michael Giliberto 165,630,943 2,351,144 98,541 6,207,856 Patricia S. Han 166,141,614 1,840,963 98,051 6,207,856 Grant H.”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors: Steven J. Gilbert at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“Gilbert 142,176,533 25,805,663 98,432 6,207,856 S. Michael Giliberto 165,630,943 2,351,144 98,541 6,207,856 Patricia S.”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors: Thomas J. DeRosa at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“DeRosa 162,995,540 4,982,320 102,768 6,207,856 Steven J. Gilbert 142,176,533 25,805,663 98,432 6,207,856 S.”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors: Anthony E. Malkin at the 2024-05-09 meeting.

“Malkin 161,339,116 6,529,970 211,542 6,207,856 Thomas J. DeRosa 162,995,540 4,982,320 102,768 6,207,856 Steven J.”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. reported first quarter 2024 results: net income $0.03 per share, EPS $0.03 per share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company” or “we”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter 2024.”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. incurred senior notes of $225 million, consisting of (a) $155 million aggregate principal amount of 7.20% Series I Green Guaranteed Senior Notes with the purchasers named therein at 7.20% Series I ... 7.32% Series J ... 7.41% Series K maturing June 17, 2029 ... June 17, 2031 ... June 17, 2034.

“On April 10, 2024, Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) and Empire State Realty OP, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”), the operating partnership subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Note Purchase Agreement with the purchasers named therein (the “Purchase Agreement”) in connection with a private placement of the Operating Partnership’s green guaranteed senior unsecured notes (the “Notes”). Under the Purchase Agreement, the Operating Partnership will issue and sell an aggregate $225 million of its Notes, consisting of (a) $155 million aggregate principal amount of 7.20% Series I Green Guaranteed Senior Notes due June 17, 2029, (b) $45 million aggregate principal amount of 7.32% Series J Green Guaranteed Senior Notes due June 17, 2031 and (c) $25 million aggregate principal amount of 7.41% Series K Green Guaranteed Senior Notes due June 17, 2034.”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. entered into Purchase Agreement with the purchasers named therein valued at $225 million (effective 2024-04-10).

“On April 10, 2024, Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company”) and Empire State Realty OP, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”), the operating partnership subsidiary of the Company, entered into a Note Purchase Agreement with the purchasers named therein (the “Purchase Agreement”)”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. incurred term loan of $95 million with Bank of America, N.A. (as administrative agent) at 1.500% to 2.050% per annum, in the case of term loans maturing March 8, 2027.

“the other parties named therein. The BofA Credit Agreement is comprised of a $620 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the “ Revolving Credit Facility ”) and a $95 million term loan facility (the “ BofA Term Loan Facility ”, and, together with the Revolving Credit Facility, the “ BofA Facilities ”). The Operating Partnership may request that the”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. incurred revolving credit of $620 million with Bank of America, N.A. (as administrative agent) at the term SOFR rate, plus, a margin ranging from (x) 1.300% to 1.700% per annum, maturing March 8, 2028.

“among the Operating Partnership, the Company, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and the other parties named therein. The BofA Credit Agreement is comprised of a $620 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the “ Revolving Credit Facility ”) and a $95 million term loan facility (the “ BofA Term Loan Facility ”, and, together with the”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. amended Third Amendment to that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of March 19, 2020 with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto (effective 2024-03-13).

“On March 13, 2024, the Operating Partnership and the Company entered into a Third Amendment to that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of March 19, 2020 (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “ WF Credit Agreement ”) among the Company, the Operating Partnership, the lenders party thereto from time to time and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent.”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. amended Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as co-syndication agents, and the lenders and the letter of credit issuers party thereto valued at $620 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility and a $95 million term loan facility (effective 2024-03-08).

“On March 8, 2024, Empire State Realty OP, L.P. (the “ Operating Partnershi p”) and its general partner, Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (the “ Company ”) entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “ BofA Credit Agreement ”) with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as co-syndication agents, and the lenders and the letter of credit issuers party thereto.”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. updated its full year 2024 guidance (initiated).

“The Company has provided initial 2024 guidance and key assumptions, as summarized in the table below.”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. reported fourth quarter 2023 results: EPS 0.06 per share.

“Net Income of $0.06 per share in the fourth quarter of 2023”

Stephen V. Horn changed role as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Accounting Officer at Empire State Realty Trust, Inc..

“On February 20, 2024, Stephen V. Horn, age 38, formerly Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer of the Company, was promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Accounting Officer of the Company, effective as of such date.”

Christina Chiu changed role as President at Empire State Realty Trust, Inc..

“On February 20, 2024, Christina Chiu, age 43, formerly Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company”), was promoted to serve as the Company’s President, effective as of such date.”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. reported third quarter 2023 results: net income $0.07 per share, EPS $0.07 per share. Guidance raised.

“On October 25, 2023, Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company” or “we”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter 2023.”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc.: Adopted majority voting standard for uncontested director elections; updated advance notice procedures for Rule 14a-19; made other technical and conforming changes (effective 2023-08-08).

“On August 8, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (the “ Company ”) approved and adopted the Fourth Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (as so amended and restated, the “ Amended Bylaws ”), effective as of such date.”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. reported second quarter 2023 results: net income Net Income of $0.14 per share, EPS Core FFO of $0.26 per share.

“On July 26, 2023, Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company” or “we”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter 2023.”

Hannah Yang was appointed as Director at Empire State Realty Trust, Inc..

“the Board appointed Christina Van Tassell and Hannah Yang to the Board, each as an independent director, effective as of July 12, 2023”

Christina Van Tassell was appointed as Director at Empire State Realty Trust, Inc..

“the Board appointed Christina Van Tassell and Hannah Yang to the Board, each as an independent director, effective as of July 12, 2023”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 at the 2023-05-11 meeting.

“(iii) Ratification of the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023: For Against Abstained Broker Non-Votes 174,830,923 652,037 65,949 N/A”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. shareholders approved Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of the named executive officers at the 2023-05-11 meeting.

“(ii) Approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of the named executive officers: For Against Abstained Broker Non-Votes 159,466,287 8,699,158 180,496 7,202,968”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-05-11 meeting.

“(i) Election of Directors: Nominees For Withheld Broker Non-Votes Anthony E. Malkin 164,236,902 4,109,039 7,202,968 Thomas J. DeRosa 163,397,201 4,948,740 7,202,968 Steven J. Gilbert 157,811,126 10,534,815 7,202,968 S. Michael Giliberto 165,279,723 3,066,218 7,202,968 Patricia S. Han 165,760,385 2,585,556 7,202,968 Grant H. Hill 164,627,164 3,718,777 7,202,968 R. Paige Hood 165,800,057 2,545,884 7,202,968 James D. Robinson IV 145,713,477 22,632,464 7,202,968”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. reported the first quarter 2023 results: EPS $0.04 per share.

“Today the Company reported its operational and financial results for the first quarter 2023. All per share amounts are on a fully diluted basis, where applicable. First Quarter and Recent Highlights • Net Income of $0.04 per share.”

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2022.

“On February 15, 2023, Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company” or “we”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2022.”

Leslie D. Biddle resigned as Director at Empire State Realty Trust, Inc..

“On January 9, 2023, Leslie D. Biddle, one of the members of the board of directors (the “Board”) of Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company”), advised of her intention to step down from the Board, effective as of January 16, 2023”

Christina Chiu was appointed as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Empire State Realty Trust, Inc..

“On December 9, 2022, Christina Chiu, age 42, the current Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company”), was additionally appointed the Company’s Chief Operating Officer.”

Thomas N. Keltner, Jr. departed as Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Empire State Realty Trust, Inc..

“On March 29, 2022, Thomas N. Keltner, Jr., Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company”), advised the Company of his intention to retire from such position on December 31, 2022.”