UDR, Inc. 8-K

What Happened

• UDR, Inc. announced the appointment of Ellen M. Goitia to its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026. The Board was increased from nine to ten directors by resolution adopted prior to her appointment. Ms. Goitia is designated an independent director and was named to the Nominating and Governance Committee and the Audit and Risk Management Committee.

Key Details

• Board size increased from 9 to 10 before the appointment.
• Appointment effective date: January 1, 2026.
• Committee assignments: Nominating and Governance Committee; Audit and Risk Management Committee.
• Director compensation: independent directors receive an $80,000 annual cash retainer plus an annual $200,000 value equity/award grant; directors may elect mix of cash, restricted stock, LTIP units, or options.
• Company will enter into its standard form of indemnification agreement with Ms. Goitia.
• No related person transactions reported between Ms. Goitia and UDR or its subsidiaries.

Why It Matters

• Adding an independent director and placing her on the Audit and Risk Management Committee can affect board oversight of financial reporting and risk controls—important governance signals for investors. The increase in board size and standard director compensation are routine governance actions; the filing confirms there are no related-party conflicts disclosed.