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  XXXXXXXX
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  EASTGROUP PROPERTIES INC
  001-07094
  400 W. PARKWAY PLACE
  SUITE 100
  RIDGELAND
  MS
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  EAVES HAYDEN C III
  Director
  Common
  Pershing Advisor Solutions
  95 Christopher Columbus Drive
  Jersey City
  Y9
  07399
  638
  105000.00
  43554350
  04/28/2023
  NYSE
  Common
  06/11/2021
  Stock Award
  EastGroup Properties
  N
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  04/26/2023
  04/26/2023
  Cleigh Dellon