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Did Buyback Approval and Activist Truce Just Shift First Industrial Realty Trust's (FR) Investment Narrative?
On March 23, 2026, First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. reported that activist investor Land & Buildings withdrew its director nominee ahead of the April 30, 2026 annual meeting, while the Board authorized a US$250 million share repurchase and announced the addition of new independent director Frank E. Schmitz effective June 1, 2026.
This resolution of the proxy dispute, paired with a sizable buyback authorization, underscores management’s focus on governance stability and capital returns for...