Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. on March 31, 2020. The filing addresses a change to the format of the Company's 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders due to the emerging public health impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is a current event disclosure and does not contain financial statement data.
Material Changes
The primary material change disclosed is the conversion of the 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders from a physical location to a virtual meeting format only. This decision was made to support the health and well-being of stockholders, employees, and directors.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- Meeting Details: The Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Registration Requirement: Stockholders must register by Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to access the meeting and vote.
- Access Instructions: Registration requires a control number from the notice or proxy card at www.proxydocs.com/EPRT. A unique link for access will be emailed upon completion of registration.
- Risk Context: The change is directly attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Important Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the virtual meeting registration deadline of April 28, 2020, to ensure voting rights are preserved.
- Confirm the unique access link received via email after registration.
- Review the proxy supplement filed on March 31, 2020, for further details on the meeting logistics.
- Note that the press release included as Exhibit 99.1 is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.