EastGroup Properties Inc

EastGroup Properties Inc. (NYSE: EGP) a member of the S&P Mid-Cap 400 and Russell 1000 Indexes is a self-administered equity real estate investment trust focused on the development acquisition and operation of industrial properties in major Sunbelt markets throughout the United States with an emphasis in the states of Florida Texas Arizona California and North Carolina. The Company's goal is to maximize shareholder value by being a leading provider in its markets of functional flexible and quality business distribution space for location sensitive customers (primarily in the 20000 to 100000 square foot range). The Company's strategy for growth is based on ownership of premier distribution facilities generally clustered near major transportation features in supply-constrained submarkets. The Company's portfolio including development projects and value-add acquisitions in lease-up and under construction currently includes approximately 57.1 million square feet.