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Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:ESRT), a REIT with a market capitalization of $1.3 billion and strong liquidity metrics, announced today that board member Thomas J. DeRosa will be retiring and not seeking re-election at the upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders. DeRosa, who has been a director since the company’s initial public offering in 2013, will continue to serve until the meeting, which is scheduled for May 15, 2025. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains healthy financials with a current ratio of 3.73x.
DeRosa’s departure from the board was communicated to the company on Sunday, March 31, 2025. According to the SEC filing, his decision to retire is not based on any disagreement with the company regarding its operations, policies, or practices. As the Chair of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Audit Committee, DeRosa’s contributions have been significant over his years of service. The announcement comes as ESRT’s stock trades near its 52-week low of $7.68, having declined about 26% over the past six months.
Empire State Realty Trust, a real estate investment trust based in New York, has expressed gratitude for DeRosa’s distinguished service and the outstanding contributions he made throughout his tenure on the board. The company has maintained dividend payments for 13 consecutive years, currently offering a yield of 1.78%. InvestingPro analysis reveals several more key insights about ESRT’s financial health and market position, available in the comprehensive Pro Research Report.
The company’s management and the remaining board members are expected to manage the transition smoothly as they prepare for the Annual Meeting, where shareholders will vote on the election of directors and other formal business matters.
This announcement comes as per the Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 3, 2025, by Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. and Empire State Realty OP, L.P., confirming the upcoming changes in their board composition. The information is based on the press release statement provided in the SEC filing.
In other recent news, Empire State Realty Trust has announced the upcoming retirement of board member Thomas J. DeRosa, who has served since the company’s initial public offering in 2013. DeRosa will not seek re-election at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in May 2025, marking the end of his significant tenure. The company expressed gratitude for DeRosa’s contributions, particularly his roles on the Compensation and Audit Committees. Additionally, BMO Capital Markets has adjusted its outlook on Empire State Realty Trust, lowering the price target from $13.00 to $11.00 while maintaining an Outperform rating. Analysts at BMO Capital noted the company’s strong occupancy growth metrics and high Long-Term Value Creation Ratios compared to peers. Despite a 24% underperformance relative to New York City peers, BMO Capital remains confident in the company’s growth potential and strong balance sheet. The firm’s Observatory Net Operating Income is expected to remain flat year-over-year, with a midpoint guidance of $99.5 million. BMO Capital also highlighted potential risks from decreased Canadian tourism but reiterated confidence due to limited lease roll and prospects for future retail rent increases.
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