Form 3 Filing for Todd A. Johnson

This filing is a Form 3, which represents a Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership of Securities, for Todd A. Johnson, an officer of EastGroup Properties, Inc. The form indicates that Mr. Johnson will directly own 2,997 shares of common stock following a transaction. The filing also includes Exhibit 24, a Power of Attorney, which designates Whitney Denham, Ceejaye Peters, Michelle Rayner, and Staci Tyler as attorneys-in-fact to prepare and execute necessary SEC filings, including Forms 3, 4, and 5, on behalf of Mr. Johnson. This power of attorney remains in effect until Mr. Johnson is no longer required to file these forms or until it is revoked in writing. The attorneys-in-fact are not assuming Mr. Johnson's compliance responsibilities under Section 16 of the Exchange Act.