Peter Tropoli on corporate governance
From Whitestone REIT CEO on its focus on smaller space tenants and goals for next 12-18 months · · New York Stock Exchange
“Whitestone just went through a rough proxy contest. We spent a tremendous amount of time with all of our shareholders. Anytime you are with your shareholders listening and engaging, that has beneficial impact. Some claims by the dissident were inaccurate and misleading, but we've made a lot of progress over the last couple years and we're going to continue to make progress.”
On , Peter Tropoli, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at WHITESTONE REIT, spoke about corporate governance during Whitestone REIT CEO on its focus on smaller space tenants and goals for next 12-18 months on New York Stock Exchange.
About Peter Tropoli
Peter Tropoli, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Whitestone REIT, was referenced in a September 2024 interview with CEO David Holeman, who discussed the company's recent performance and strategy. Holeman stated that Whitestone REIT had undergone a "rough proxy contest," during which the company engaged extensively with shareholders. He described some claims by the dissident as "inaccurate and misleading," but added that the company is "not tone deaf" and has made progress, with plans for further announcements. Holeman also reported that Whitestone REIT had won "a couple litigation matters" and expected to collect on them in the coming months, which he said would help improve the company's balance sheet and lower its debt level. He noted that the company has attracted new institutional investors and emphasized a focus on financial discipline to provide consistent growth.