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0001225595
XXXXXXXX
LIVE
0000049600
EASTGROUP PROPERTIES INC
001-07094
400 W. PARKWAY PLACE
SUITE 100
RIDGELAND
MS
39157
6013543555
COLEMAN JOHN F
Officer
Common
Charles Schwab & CO
3000 Schwab Way
Westlake
TX
76262
1200
213828.00
46330421
12/05/2023
NYSE
Common
03/10/2003
Open Market Purchase
Open Market Purchase
N
1200
03/10/2003
Cash
Y
Shares to be sold were purchased in open market over period from 03/10/2003-02/17/2021
12/05/2023
John Coleman