LaSalle Investment Management Securities LLC Increases Stake in Empire State Realty Trust to 5.32%

On May 18, 2026, LaSalle Investment Management Securities LLC filed a Schedule 13G/A with the SEC, reporting a significant increase in its position in Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT). As of the event date on February 26, 2026, the filer beneficially owns 9,058,860 shares of Class A Common Stock, representing a 5.32% ownership stake in the company. This is a notable increase from the previously reported 5,524,484 shares. The filing indicates that LaSalle Investment Management Securities LLC holds sole dispositive power over all 9,058,860 shares, while maintaining sole voting power over 3,519,429 shares. The securities are held in the ordinary course of business across various discretionary accounts, with no single account holding more than 5% of the class. This amendment confirms the firm's status as a passive investor, certifying that the shares were not acquired for the purpose of influencing or changing control of the issuer. The reporting person is a registered investment adviser based in Baltimore, Maryland.