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These are Restricted Share Units granted pursuant to the Elme Communities 2016 Incentive Plan (as amended and restated effective as of May 30, 2024) and the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors - the number of shares awarded is based on the closing price on 5/15/2025 of $16.22. The units settle only in stock.
Reflects the acquisition of 68.10 dividend equivalent units received during the second quarter of 2025 pursuant to the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors.
By: W. Drew Hammond For: Susan B. Carras
2025-05-16