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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.
Transition of Anton Nikodemus
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Seaport Entertainment Group Inc. (the “Company”) has determined that, effective as of September 4, 2025 (the “Transition Date”), Anton Nikodemus will cease to serve as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Pursuant to a Letter Agreement between the Company and Mr. Nikodemus, dated as of September 4, 2025 (the “Transition Agreement”), Mr. Nikodemus will serve in the role of Special Advisor to the Company and continue to be employed by the Company from the Transition Date through November 3, 2025 (the “Separation Date”).
Mr. Nikodemus’s separation is governed pursuant to the termination “without cause” provisions of his employment agreement with the Company, as amended, a copy of which has previously been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In connection with his termination of employment with the Company, subject to Mr. Nikodemus’s satisfaction of the release requirements in his employment agreement and provided that Mr. Nikodemus provides the services set forth in the Transition Agreement through the Separation Date, Mr. Nikodemus will be entitled to the separation payments and benefits payable upon a termination without cause pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement.
Pursuant to the Transition Agreement, Mr. Nikodemus agreed to resign from service as a member of the Board, effective as of the Transition Date, and will no longer serve as Chairman of the Board. The resignation is not a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Michael Crawford, who currently serves as Lead Independent Director of the Board, has been appointed to fill the role of independent Chairman of the Board, effective as of September 4, 2025. Accordingly, the position of Lead Independent Director of the Board has been eliminated.
The foregoing description of the Transition Agreement is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Transition Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
Appointment of Matt Partridge as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Effective September 4, 2025, Matt Partridge, age 41, was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. In connection with Mr. Partridge’s appointment, Mr. Partridge assumed the role of the Company’s principal executive officer and no longer serves as the Company’s principal financial officer. The Board also appointed Mr. Partridge as a director effective September 10, 2025, to hold office until the Company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders and until his successor is duly elected and qualified.
Prior to his appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Mr. Partridge served as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since April 2024. Mr. Partridge has more than 15 years of experience in hospitality, entertainment, and real estate, across a variety of asset classes and operating models with both public and private companies. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Partridge was Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for two publicly traded real estate investment trusts, CTO Realty Growth, Inc. (NYSE: CTO) and Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PINE) from 2020 to 2024. Previously, Mr. Partridge served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Hutton Companies, a private commercial real estate development and investment company from 2018 to 2020, and prior to Hutton, Mr. Partridge held similar roles with Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE: ADC) and Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB). Mr. Partridge earned a B.B.A. in Finance from Eastern Michigan University and an M.B.A. from Xavier University.
There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Partridge and any other persons pursuant to which he was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Further, there are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Partridge and any other persons pursuant to which he was appointed to the Board. There are no family relationships between Mr. Partridge and any of the Company’s other directors or executive officers, and Mr.
Partridge is not a party to any transaction, or any proposed transaction, required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
In connection with his appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Mr. Partridge entered into an Amended and Restated Employment Agreement (the “Partridge Agreement”), effective as of September 4, 2025 (the “Effective Date”).
The initial term of the Partridge Agreement expires on the fifth anniversary of the Effective Date, unless earlier terminated. Unless earlier terminated, upon the fifth anniversary of the Effective Date and each anniversary thereafter, Mr. Partridge’s employment under the Partridge Agreement will renew automatically for additional periods of one year, unless either party provides notice of non-renewal at least 60 days prior to the date of automatic renewal.
Under the Partridge Agreement, Mr. Partridge’s annual base salary is $800,000. During each calendar year of the employment period, Mr. Partridge is eligible for an annual cash bonus with a target amount of 100% of his annual base salary based upon the achievement of performance goals established by the Compensation Committee of the Board (the “Compensation Committee”). If the Compensation Committee establishes a minimum overall performance goal that Mr. Partridge is required to achieve to receive an annual bonus and the minimum goal is achieved, then the annual bonus for such calendar year will be equal to at least 50% of the target bonus amount, but no more than 150% of the target bonus amount.
Pursuant to the Partridge Agreement, on or as soon as practicable following the Effective Date, the Company will grant Mr. Partridge an initial equity award with an aggregate grant value of at least $1,367,671. The Partridge Agreement also provides that during each calendar year of the employment period beginning in calendar year 2026, Mr. Partridge will be eligible to receive an annual equity award with an aggregate targeted grant value on the date of grant equal to $2,400,000.
The foregoing description of the Partridge Agreement is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Partridge Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 10.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
Appointment of Lenah Elaiwat as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Effective September 4, 2025, Lenah Elaiwat, age 42, was appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company. Ms. Elaiwat currently serves as the principal accounting officer of the Company, and, in connection with her appointment as Interim Chief Financial Officer, will also assume the role of the Company’s principal financial officer. There are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Elaiwat and any other persons pursuant to which she was appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company. There are no family relationships between Ms. Elaiwat and any of the Company’s other directors or executive officers, and Ms. Elaiwat is not a party to any transaction, or any proposed transaction, required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Ms. Elaiwat also currently serves as Chief Accounting Officer of the Company. She has served in this role since April 2024. Ms. Elaiwat brings nearly 20 years of experience in finance and accounting within the real estate sector. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Elaiwat was Chief Accounting Officer for Regis Group PLC, where she led the accounting and finance functions for two start-up real estate investment platforms from 2022 to 2024. From 2019 to 2022, she served as Vice President of Accounting and Finance at Midwood Investment and Development, a private commercial real estate developer in New York City, overseeing accounting, treasury, finance and investor relations. Earlier in her career, Ms. Elaiwat held the role of Vice President, Accounting and Finance at Colony Capital Inc. (NYSE: CLNY) and its predecessor, NorthStar Realty Finance (NYSE: NRF), a diversified real estate investment trust, from 2014 to 2019. She began her career in the real estate audit practice at Ernst & Young LLP. Ms. Elaiwat holds a B.S in Information Technology from NJIT and an M.B.A in Accounting from Rutgers University. She is also a Certified Public Accountant.
Item 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure.
On September 10, 2025, the Company issued a press release relating to the leadership changes described above in Item 5.02. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein. The information in this Item 7.01, including the press release, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes
of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, unless it is specifically incorporated by reference therein.
Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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SIGNATURE
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.
Dated: September 10, 2025 | SEAPORT ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC. | |
By: | /s/ Lucy Fato | |
Name: | Lucy Fato | |
Title: | EVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | |
Exhibit 10.1
September 4, 2025
By e-mail transmission [***]
Mr. Anton Nikodemus
Re: Employment Transition Dear Anton:
This letter agreement (this “Agreement”) sets forth the understanding between you and Seaport Entertainment Group Inc. (the “Company”) regarding your transition from employment and the services you are anticipated to provide between the date of this Agreement and the end of your Company employment (such period, the “Transition Period”). Reference is made to that certain Employment Agreement by and between the Company (by assignment from Howard Hughes Holdings Inc.) and you, dated as of September 29, 2023, as amended by that certain Amendment to Employment agreement entered into as of August 1, 2024 (the “Employment Agreement”). Capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings given to them in the Employment Agreement.
We acknowledge that the transition of your role is not due to the existence of a Cause event. Unless earlier terminated due to your resignation, death or Permanent Disability, or due to a termination by the Company for Cause, your employment with the Company will end as of November 3, 2025. The date that your employment with the Company ends is referred to as the “Separation Date.” You agree that all notices with respect to the anticipated separation of your employment under Section 3(d) (without cause) on November 3, 2025, including all obligations with respect to the Company providing a Notice of Termination, are deemed to have been fully and finally satisfied.
During the Transition Period, you will: (i) serve in the role of Special Advisor and provide such services as the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) may reasonably request from time to time, which services shall include providing advice and assistance with respect to the transition of your duties, and (ii) continue to be employed by the Company pursuant to the terms of the Employment Agreement, and receive the compensation and benefits set forth in the Employment Agreement. As a written amendment to the Employment Agreement, the Company acknowledges that you may perform services as Special Advisor remotely, so long as you engage in that business travel and attend those meetings that the Company may reasonably require from time to time. As of the date of this Agreement, you shall cease to serve as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and you agree that you have resigned from the Board, all fiduciary positions and from all other offices and positions that you held with the Company and its Affiliates immediately prior to the date of this Agreement.
So long as you: (i) provide the services requested of you during the Transition Period, and the Separation Date occurs on November 3, 2025, and (ii) satisfy the release requirements set forth in Section 4(e) of the Employment Agreement, then, in addition to the Accrued Benefits set forth in Section 4(a)(i) of the Employment Agreement, you shall receive the separation payments and benefits specified in Sections 4(a)(ii), 4(a)(iii) and 4(a)(iv) of the Employment Agreement, which
payments and benefits shall be provided as set forth in the Employment Agreement.
Anton, we appreciate your service to the Company and we look forward to your continued contributions during the Transition Period. Please sign below to memorialize your agreement to the above terms.
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/s/ Anton Nikodemus | | | |
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Date: | 9/6/2025 | | |
Exhibit 10.2
AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This Amended and Restated Employment Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated September 4, 2025, is entered into by and between Seaport Entertainment Group Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Matthew Partridge (the “Executive”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Executive and Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (“HHH”) previously entered into that certain Employment Agreement dated as of February 2, 2024 (the “Original Employment Agreement”);
WHEREAS, the Original Employment Agreement was amended by that certain Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of August 1, 2024 (the “Amendment” and, together with the Original Employment Agreement, the “Amended Employment Agreement”);
WHEREAS, the Company and Executive wish to make certain changes to the Amended Employment Agreement; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 12 of the Amended Employment Agreement, the Amended Employment Agreement may be amended at any time by written agreement between the Company and the Executive.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
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provided, however, that in each case the Company shall provide the Executive with written notice that an event constituting Cause has occurred (such notice to be provided within sixty (60) days of the initial occurrence of such event) and specifying the details of such event. With respect to any events described under Sections 3(b)(ii), (v), (vi) or (vii) above, the Executive shall be given thirty (30) days from his receipt of written notice to cure such events. If the Executive cures an event during such period that would otherwise constitute Cause, then the Company will have no right to terminate the Executive’s employment for Cause. For purposes of this provision, no act or omission on the part of the Executive shall be considered “willful” unless it is done or omitted not in good faith or without reasonable belief that the act or omission was in the best interests of the Company. Any act or omission by the Executive based upon a resolution duly adopted by the Board or advice of counsel for the Company shall be conclusively presumed to have been done or omitted in good faith and in the best interests of the Company. This Section 3(b) shall not prevent the Executive from challenging whether the Board acted in good faith in determining that Cause exists or that the Executive has failed to cure any act (or failure to act) that purportedly formed the basis for the Board’s determination in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 10. In addition, and for the avoidance of doubt, the burden of proof regarding the existence of Cause shall be on the Company.
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provided, however, that in each case the Executive must provide the Company with written notice that an event constituting Good Reason has occurred (such notice to be provided within sixty (60) days of the initial occurrence of such event) and specifying the details of such event. With respect to any events described under Section 3(c)(i), (ii), (iv) or (v) above, the Company shall be given thirty (30) days from its receipt of written notice to cure such events. If the Company cures an event during such period that would otherwise constitute Good Reason, then the Executive will have no right to terminate his employment for Good Reason. Following the occurrence of a Change in Control (as defined below), any claim by the Executive that Good Reason exists shall be presumed to be valid and correct unless an AAA arbitrator determines, in accordance with Section 10, that the Company has established by clear and convincing evidence that Good Reason does not exist. A termination of the Executive’s employment for Good Reason in accordance with this Section 3(c) is intended to be treated as an involuntary separation from service for purposes of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).
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If to the Executive:
at the Executive’s primary residential address
as shown on the records of the Company
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If to the Company:
at the Company’s corporate headquarters
Attention: Office of the General Counsel
with a copy to:
Michael Crawford, Chairman of the Board
199 Water Street, FL 28
New York, NY 10038
or to such other address as either party shall have furnished to the other in writing in accordance herewith. Notice and communications shall be effective when actually received by the addressee.
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Exhibit 10.2
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Executive has hereunto set the Executive’s hand and, pursuant to the authorization from the Board or other duly authorized governing body, the Company has caused these presents to be executed in its name on its behalf, all effective as of the Effective Date.
EXECUTIVE:
/s/ Matthew Partridge
SEAPORT ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC.:
By /s/ Michael Crawford
Name: Michael Crawford
Title: Chairman of the Board of Directors
SEAPORT ENTERTAINMENT GROUP NAMES
MATT PARTRIDGE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Anton Nikodemus to Remain with SEG as Special Advisor
NEW YORK, NY, September 10, 2025 – Seaport Entertainment Group Inc. (NYSE: SEG) (“Seaport Entertainment Group,” “SEG”, “we,” “our," or the “Company”) announced today the appointment of Matt Partridge as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Partridge will succeed Anton Nikodemus, who will remain with the Company as a Special Advisor until November 3, 2025. Additionally, the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer, Lenah Elaiwat, was named Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and Michael Crawford, currently Lead Independent Director of the Company’s Board of Directors, will become Chairman of the Board.
“It is an honor to step into this role,” said Mr. Partridge. “I am grateful for Anton’s leadership in the initial phase of the Company’s development, and for the hard work and dedication of our team. I’m confident we’ll continue building on our strong foundation and unlocking even greater value within our unique portfolio.”
Mr. Nikodemus successfully led Seaport Entertainment Group through its spinoff from Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) and its transition to a hospitality and entertainment-focused company.
“I am proud of all the SEG team accomplished during my tenure,” said Mr. Nikodemus. “Standing up a public company, evaluating our differentiated portfolio of assets, adding tremendous talent across the organization, and positioning the Company for long-term success was a collaborative effort among a very talented team. I look forward to watching SEG’s next growth phase and I am certain Matt, with the full support of the Board, our colleagues, partners, and other stakeholders, will see tremendous success as the Company moves forward.”
“On behalf of SEG’s Board of Directors, I want to thank Anton for his leadership in guiding the Company through its successful spinoff from Howard Hughes and launching the repositioning of the Company’s portfolio of assets, particularly at the Seaport,” said Mr. Crawford. “Going forward, the Board believes Matt is best suited to guide SEG, continuing to make progress with the Company’s existing portfolio and driving growth at the intersection of hospitality, entertainment and real estate. His extensive financial expertise and strategic vision will ensure continuity and stability, while also positioning the Company to capitalize on new opportunities.”
As the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Partridge played a central role in positioning SEG for success as a newly independent public company and played a meaningful role in many of the Company’s recent strategic announcements. His leadership begins as the Company emphasizes maximizing the potential of its assets, including the turnaround of the Company’s properties and operations in the Seaport. In addition to becoming President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Partridge will join the Company’s Board of Directors.
About Seaport Entertainment Group
Seaport Entertainment Group (NYSE: SEG) is a premier entertainment and hospitality company formed to own, operate, and develop a unique collection of assets positioned at the intersection of entertainment and real estate. Seaport Entertainment Group’s focus is to deliver unparalleled experiences through a combination of restaurant, entertainment, sports, retail and hospitality offerings integrated into one-of-a-kind real estate that redefine entertainment and hospitality. For more information, please visit www.seaportentertainment.com.
Safe Harbor and Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the Company’s plans, goals, objectives, outlook, expectations, and intentions. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements, including the risks and uncertainties discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any of the Company’s forward-looking statements for events or circumstances that arise after the date of this press release, except as may be required by applicable law.
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