Urban Edge Properties current report, 15 September 2022

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Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K Current Report is filed by Urban Edge Properties, a Maryland real estate investment trust (REIT), and Urban Edge Properties LP, its operating partnership. The report covers events occurring on September 15, 2022, and September 19, 2022, with the filing date of September 20, 2022.

Key Financial Metrics

This filing does not contain financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document focuses exclusively on corporate governance and personnel changes.

Material Changes

The filing discloses the following material changes in corporate leadership:

  • Board Appointment: Katherine M. Sandstrom was appointed as a Trustee effective October 1, 2022. She was also appointed to the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and the Audit Committee.
  • Executive Departure: Jennifer Holmes, Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, resigned effective October 14, 2022. The departure is not related to any disagreements regarding financial results or internal controls.
  • Executive Promotion: Andrea Rosenthal Drazin was promoted to Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, effective concurrently with Ms. Holmes' departure.

Guidance, Outlook, and Compensation

The filing provides no financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. However, it details the compensatory arrangements for the new Trustee:

  • Initial Grant: Ms. Sandstrom will receive a grant of restricted common shares, deferred share units, or LTIP Units with a fair value of approximately $100,000, vesting upon grant.
  • Prorated Grant: She will receive a second grant with a fair value equal to a prorated portion of the $120,000 annual trustee grant, vesting the day prior to the anniversary of the 2022 annual meeting.
  • Indemnification: An indemnification agreement was entered into, requiring the Company to indemnify and advance expenses to Ms. Sandstrom to the fullest extent permitted by Maryland law.
  • Internal Promotion: No new compensation arrangements were entered into with Ms. Drazin in connection with her promotion.

    • Investor Verification Checklist

    • Verify the effective dates of the Board appointment (October 1, 2022) and the Chief Accounting Officer transition (October 14, 2022).
    • Confirm the total value of the equity grants awarded to the new Trustee, Katherine M. Sandstrom.
    • Review the Company's Proxy Statement for the 2022 annual meeting for the full description of the non-employee trustee compensation program.
    • Check subsequent filings to confirm the appointment of a successor to the Chief Accounting Officer role if the transition period extends beyond the effective date.