When did Copt Defense Properties file this 8-K?

Copt Defense Properties (CDP) filed this Current Report (Form 8-K) with the SEC on May 20, 2026. The accession number assigned by EDGAR is 0000860546-26-000031.

What does an 8-K disclose?

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Eight trustees elected; advisory executive compensation approved; PwC retained as auditor. This is Boardroom Alpha's one-line summary of the current report; see the full filing text above for the formal disclosure.

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Where can I find Copt Defense Properties's prior current reports on EDGAR?

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CDP · Current Report (Form 8-K) · Filed May 20, 2026

Copt Defense Properties — Current Report (Form 8-K)

Form

8-K

Filed

May 20, 2026

Period

May 14, 2026

Ticker

CDP

Accession

0000860546-26-000031

Copt Defense Properties on Boardroom Alpha View on SEC EDGAR

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Eight trustees elected; advisory executive compensation approved; PwC retained as auditor.

About Copt Defense Properties

Market cap

$3.6B

1Y TSR

+17.8%

3Y TSR

+15.2%

Board grade

Sector

Real Estate

CEO

Stephen E Budorick

Last annual meeting: May 14, 2026 · View full Copt Defense Properties profile →

cdp-20260514

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

____________________________________________

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 14, 2026

____________________________________________

COPT DEFENSE PROPERTIES

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland

1-14023

23-2947217

(State or other jurisdiction

(Commission File

(IRS Employer

of incorporation)

Number)

Identification No.)


6711 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 300, Columbia, MD			21046
(Address of principal executive offices)			(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (443) 285-5400

____________________________________________

Not applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):


☐						Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐						Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐						Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐						Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value

CDP

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

On May 14, 2026, COPT Defense Properties (the “Company”) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. At such meeting, the shareholders voted on proposals relating to:

•the election of eight trustees, each for a one-year term;

•an advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in its proxy statement filed on March 30, 2026; and

•the ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the current fiscal year.

The voting results at the meeting were as follows:

Proposal 1: Election of Trustees


Name of Nominee	Shares For	Shares Against	Shares Withheld	Broker Non-Votes
Robert L. Denton, Sr.	100,994,471	5,287,283	60,384	1,640,004
Stephen E. Budorick	103,254,926	3,026,664	60,548	1,640,004
Philip L. Hawkins	102,286,038	3,995,112	60,988	1,640,004
Letitia A. Long	103,952,643	2,328,254	61,241	1,640,004
Essye B. Miller	104,894,410	903,102	544,626	1,640,004
Raymond L. Owens	106,050,815	253,931	37,392	1,640,004
C. Taylor Pickett	101,595,086	4,686,298	60,754	1,640,004
Lisa G. Trimberger	104,547,512	1,401,352	393,274	1,640,004


	Votes Cast			Broker Non-Votes
	For	Against	Abstain
Proposal 2: Advisory Vote to Approve Compensation of Named Executive Officers	102,933,753	3,358,289	50,096	1,640,004

Votes Cast

Broker Non-Votes

For

Against

Abstain

Proposal 3: Ratification of the Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Current Fiscal Year

100,935,697

7,015,739

30,706

N/A

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.


Exhibit Number						Exhibit Title
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


			COPT DEFENSE PROPERTIES




			/s/ Matthew T. Myers
			Matthew T. Myers
			Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and
			Controller

Date:			May 20, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

When did Copt Defense Properties file this 8-K?: Copt Defense Properties (CDP) filed this Current Report (Form 8-K) with the SEC on May 20, 2026. The accession number assigned by EDGAR is 0000860546-26-000031.
What does an 8-K disclose?: Form 8-K is the SEC's current-report form, used to disclose material events between periodic reports (10-K / 10-Q). Triggers include CEO/CFO departures, acquisitions, bankruptcies, earnings releases, auditor changes, changes in fiscal year, and amendments to corporate governance. Each 8-K is keyed to one or more Item numbers (1.01 through 9.01).
What is the key takeaway from this filing?: Eight trustees elected; advisory executive compensation approved; PwC retained as auditor. This is Boardroom Alpha's one-line summary of the current report; see the full filing text above for the formal disclosure.
What Item codes does an 8-K cover?: An 8-K's Item codes (1.01 through 9.01) specify what kind of event is being disclosed — e.g. Item 1.01 for entering a material agreement, Item 5.02 for departure/election of directors and executive officers, Item 8.01 for other events. The Item codes for this 8-K appear in the filing text above.
Where can I find Copt Defense Properties's prior current reports on EDGAR?: The SEC EDGAR browser lists every 8-K Copt Defense Properties has filed under CIK 860546, sortable by date. Use the "View on SEC EDGAR" link in the page header, or browse directly via https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar.

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