8-K
Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (DEA)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
May 7, 2021
Easterly Government Properties, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
| Maryland | 001-36834 | 47-2047728 |
|---|---|---|
| (State or Other Jurisdiction<br><br><br>of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer<br><br><br>Identification No.) |
| 2001 K Street NW, Suite 775 North, Washington, D.C. | 20006 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (202) 595-9500
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading<br><br><br>Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | DEA | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). Emerging growth company ☐
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On May 7, 2021, Alison M. Bernard, Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (the “Company”), and principal accounting officer, resigned from her positions with the Company, effective June 22, 2021. Ms. Bernard resigned to pursue another opportunity, and there were no disagreements between the Company and Ms. Bernard on any matter regarding its operations, policies or practices. If a suitable replacement is not identified prior to the effective date of Ms. Bernard’s resignation, then Meghan G. Baivier, the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer will be appointed to replace Ms. Bernard as the Company’s principal accounting officer.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| EASTERLY GOVERNMENT<br><br><br>PROPERTIES, INC. | |
|---|---|
| By: | /s/ William C. Trimble, III |
| Name: | William C. Trimble, III |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer and President |
Date: May 13, 2021