On December 6, 2019, C. Bruce Corkern formally notified EastGroup Properties, Inc. that he would be retiring from his position as the company’s Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Secretary of the Company, effective as on May 29, 2020. Mr. Corkern’s departure is not related to any issues involving the Company’s financial results, business practices, internal controls or financial reporting. On December 6, 2019, the company’s Board of Directors appointed Staci H. Tyler to the position of Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Secretary, effective upon Mr. Corkern’s retirement. Ms. Tyler has served as the Company’s Controller since 2017 and Vice President since 2010. Ms. Tyler joined the Company in 2007 as Assistant Controller.