AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Douglas Emmett (DEI)

Douglas Emmett names COO Kenneth Panzer as President, effective December 4, 2025

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Douglas Emmett's board appointed Chief Operating Officer Kenneth M. Panzer as President effective December 4, 2025, and he will serve as President and Chief Operating Officer. Chairman and CEO Jordan L. Kaplan stops serving as President but keeps his Chairman and CEO roles, with his compensation unchanged, per the filing.

Key points

  • Kenneth M. Panzer appointed President effective December 4, 2025, while remaining Chief Operating Officer
  • Jordan L. Kaplan ceases to serve as President; he continues as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
  • No changes to Panzer's compensation arrangements in connection with the appointment, per the April 18, 2025 proxy statement
  • Filing does not report any financial results or guidance

The filing

CompanyDouglas Emmett (DEI)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECDec 9, 2025, 7:04 PM ET
Accession number0001364250-25-000049

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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