Company: EGP
Filing Date: 2025-04-11
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0000049600-25-000055
Chunk: 10

Company: EASTGROUP PROPERTIES INC
Filing Date: 2025-04-11
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 10
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 •Conducts the operations of the business while identifying and considering associated risks;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
 •Discusses within the management team and with the Board areas of potential risks and actions to mitigate those risks;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
 •Establishes and follows a system of internal controls to prevent, deter and detect any potential fraudulent or erroneous activity; and                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
 •Engages third-party professionals on a variety of matters to ensure the Company is following best practices.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |     |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |     |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |     |                                                                                                                                                                           |
| Enterprise-Wide Teams and Risk Mitigation Efforts                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
 Cross-functional committees including the Disclosure Committee, Corporate Sustainability Committee and Cyber Risk Committee meet regularly to promote strategic leadership and provide management with important perspectives, as well as advise on risk mitigation strategies from their areas of specialization. Management also administers other risk mitigation features such as a Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and a comprehensive internal and external audit process. |     |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |     | Enterprise Risk Management (“ERM”) Program                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
 The ERM program was created to proactively identify and address risks and related opportunities and help achieve business objectives through risk-informed decision making. Responsibilities include identification and prioritization of the top risks through a comprehensive risk assessment process involving members of management and the Board of Directors, designation of clear risk ownership, and facilitation of a collaborative environment that promotes risk dialogue internally and with various stakeholders. |     |                                                                                                                                                                           |

| Outside Advisors                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
 Advisors may be engaged either on a regular basis to inform the Board or management of ongoing risks facing our business, or occasionally to advise on specific topics. Such advisors include auditors, attorneys, financial firms, compensation consultants, corporate responsibility consultants, cybersecurity experts and other consultants. |

#### 28EastGroup Properties

#### Proposal 1: Election of Directors

#### Strategic Oversight
The Board is responsible for oversight of strategy, the operation of the business and performance evaluation, so as to promote the long-term successful performance of the Company.

| The Board meets at least quarterly to review the results of the Company’s operations, financial reports, market-specific business reports, strategic transactions, corporate responsibility program updates and capital funding. |     | The Board and senior management conduct an annual strategic planning meeting to discuss longer-term strategy and goals for the Company, enterprise risk management, corporate responsibility topics, potential new business opportunities and/or shifts in the market/business landscape. |

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