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): December 1, 2025
SEAPORT ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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199 Water Street, 28th Floor |
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New York, NY |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 732-8257
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:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Common stock, par value $0.01 per share |
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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 5.02Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On December 1, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Seaport Entertainment Group Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Lenah Elaiwat, age 42, as the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company.
Ms. Elaiwat served as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company from September 4, 2025 to December 1, 2025. Ms. Elaiwat also served as Chief Accounting Officer of the Company from April 2024 to December 1, 2025. Ms. Elaiwat brings nearly 20 years of experience in finance and accounting within the real estate sector. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Elaiwat was Chief Accounting Officer for Regis Group PLC, where she led the accounting and finance functions for two start-up real estate investment platforms from 2022 to 2024. From 2019 to 2022, she served as Vice President of Accounting and Finance at Midwood Investment and Development, a private commercial real estate developer in New York City, overseeing accounting, treasury, finance and investor relations. Earlier in her career, Ms. Elaiwat held the role of Vice President, Accounting and Finance at Colony Capital Inc. (NYSE: CLNY) and its predecessor, NorthStar Realty Finance (NYSE: NRF), a diversified real estate investment trust, from 2014 to 2019. She began her career in the real estate audit practice at Ernst & Young LLP. Ms. Elaiwat holds a B.S in Information Technology from NJIT and an M.B.A in Professional Accounting from Rutgers University. She is also a Certified Public Accountant.
There are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Elaiwat and any other persons pursuant to which she was appointed as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company. Further, there are no family relationships between Ms. Elaiwat and any of the Company’s other directors or executive officers, and Ms. Elaiwat is not a party to any transaction, or any proposed transaction, required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
In connection with her appointment as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company, Ms. Elaiwat entered into an Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”), effective as of November 1, 2025 (the “Effective Date”).
The initial term of the Agreement expires on the fifth anniversary of the Effective Date, unless earlier terminated. Unless earlier terminated, upon the fifth anniversary of the Effective Date and each anniversary thereafter, Ms. Elaiwat’s employment under the Agreement will renew automatically for additional periods of one year, unless either party provides notice of non-renewal at least 60 days prior to the date of automatic renewal.
Under the Agreement, Ms. Elaiwat’s annual base salary is $450,000. During each calendar year of the employment period, Ms. Elaiwat is eligible for an annual cash bonus with a target amount of 75% of her annual base salary based upon the achievement of performance goals established by the Compensation Committee of the Board (the “Compensation Committee”) after consultation with the Chief Executive Officer of the Company (the “CEO”). If the Compensation Committee after consultation with the CEO establishes a minimum overall performance goal that Ms. Elaiwat is required to achieve to receive an annual bonus and the minimum goal is achieved, then the annual bonus for such calendar year will be equal to at least 50% of the target bonus amount, but no more than 150% of the target bonus amount.
Pursuant to the Agreement, on or as soon as practicable following the Effective Date, the Company will grant Ms. Elaiwat an initial equity award with an aggregate grant value of at least $192,329. The Agreement also provides that during each calendar year of the employment period beginning in calendar year 2026, Ms. Elaiwat will be eligible to receive an annual equity award with an aggregate targeted grant value on the date of grant equal to 75% of her annual base salary.
The foregoing description of the Agreement is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure.
On December 1, 2025, the Company issued a press release relating to Ms. Elaiwat’s appointment as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein. The information in this Item 7.01, including the press release, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, unless it is specifically incorporated by reference therein.
Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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SIGNATURE
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.
Dated: December 1, 2025 |
SEAPORT ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC. |
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Exhibit 10.1
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This Employment Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of the date set forth on the signature page below and effective as of November 1, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), and is by and between Seaport Entertainment Group Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Lenah Elaiwat (the “Executive”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Executive and the Company are parties to that certain letter agreement dated September 4, 2025 (the “September 4, 2025 Agreement”) that set forth terms of the Executive’s employment as Interim Chief Financial Officer and amended that certain letter agreement dated March 29, 2024 between the Executive and Howard Hughes Management Co., LLC, which letter agreement was assigned to the Company (such March 29, 2024 letter agreement, as amended by the September 4, 2025 Agreement, is referred to herein as the “Prior Letter Agreement”);
WHEREAS, the parties wish for the Executive to cease serving in an interim capacity, and to serve as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company, effective as of the Effective Date; and
WHEREAS, parties wish to enter into this Agreement in order to memorialize the terms of the Executive’s employment with the Company upon and following the Effective Date.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
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provided, however, that in each case the Company shall provide the Executive with written notice that an event constituting Cause has occurred (such notice to be provided within sixty (60) days of the initial occurrence of such event) and specifying the details of such event. With respect to any events described under Sections 3(b)(ii), (v), (vi) or (vii) above, the Executive shall be given thirty (30) days from her receipt of written notice to cure such events. If the Executive cures an event during such period that would otherwise constitute Cause, then the Company will have no right to terminate the Executive’s employment for Cause. For purposes of this provision, no act or omission on the part of the Executive shall be considered “willful” unless it is done or omitted not in good faith or without reasonable belief that the act or omission was in the best interests of the Company. Any act or omission by the Executive based upon a resolution duly adopted by the Board or advice of counsel for the Company shall be conclusively presumed to have been done or omitted in good faith and in the best interests of the Company. This Section 3(b) shall not prevent the Executive from challenging whether the Board acted in good faith in determining that Cause exists or that the Executive has failed to cure any act (or failure to act) that purportedly formed the basis for the Board’s determination in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 10.
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provided, however, that in each case the Executive must provide the Company with written notice that an event constituting Good Reason has occurred (such notice to be provided within sixty (60) days of the initial occurrence of such event) and specifying the details of such event. With respect to any events described under Sections 3(c)(i), (ii), (iii) or (iv) above, the Company shall be given thirty (30) days from its receipt of written notice to cure such events. If the Company cures an event during such period that would otherwise constitute Good Reason, then the Executive will have no right to terminate her employment for Good Reason. Following the occurrence of a Change in Control (as defined below), any claim by the Executive that Good Reason exists shall be presumed to be valid and correct unless an AAA arbitrator determines, in accordance with Section 10, that the Company has established by clear and convincing evidence that Good Reason does not exist. A termination of the Executive’s employment for Good Reason in accordance with this Section 3(c) is intended to be treated as an involuntary separation from service for purposes of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).
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The amounts payable or to be provided under this Section 4(a) shall be in lieu of any amounts that would otherwise be paid or provided under Section 4(b) and Section 4(c).
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Attention: Chief Executive Officer and Office of the Chief People Officer
or to such other address as either party shall have furnished to the other in writing in accordance herewith. Notice and communications shall be effective when actually received by the addressee.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Executive has hereunto set the Executive’s hand and, pursuant to the authorization from the Board or other duly authorized governing body, the Company has caused these presents to be executed in its name on its behalf, all effective as of the Effective Date.
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SEAPORT ENTERTAINMENT GROUP ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF
LENAH ELAIWAT AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
NEW YORK, NY, December 1, 2025 – Seaport Entertainment Group Inc. (NYSE: SEG) (“Seaport Entertainment Group,” “SEG,” “we,” “our," or the “Company”) announced today its Board of Directors has appointed Lenah Elaiwat as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, following her successful tenure as the Company’s Interim CFO, effective immediately.
“We are thrilled to officially appoint Lenah as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer,” said Matt Partridge, President and Chief Executive Officer of Seaport Entertainment Group. “Having worked with Lenah to develop the Company’s financial infrastructure, I’ve witnessed her depth of financial expertise, steady leadership, and the positive impact she has made throughout the organization, and I’m confident Lenah will be instrumental to SEG as we continue to position the Company for long-term success.”
“I’m honored to step into the role of Chief Financial Officer at such an exciting moment for the company,” said Lenah Elaiwat, Chief Financial Officer of Seaport Entertainment Group. “I’m proud of the progress our exceptional team has made so far in shaping SEG’s next chapter, and I am grateful for the opportunity to build on our momentum in this new position as we continue to grow our real estate, hospitality, and entertainment platforms.”
Ms. Elaiwat has nearly 20 years of financial leadership experience within the real estate and financial services sectors, including serving as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer since joining Seaport Entertainment Group in 2024. Prior to joining SEG, she held senior finance positions at several companies including Regis Group, Midwood Investment & Development, Colony Capital, and Edison Properties, where she led accounting & finance functions, strategic planning, and investor relations. Lenah began her career in the real estate audit practice at Ernst & Young, and she holds an M.B.A. in Professional Accounting from Rutgers University, B.S. in Information Technology from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and is a Certified Public Accountant.
About Seaport Entertainment Group
Seaport Entertainment Group (NYSE: SEG) is a premier entertainment and hospitality company formed to own, operate, and develop a unique collection of assets positioned at the intersection of entertainment and real estate. Seaport Entertainment Group’s focus is to deliver unparalleled experiences through a combination of restaurant, entertainment, sports, retail and hospitality offerings integrated into one-of-a-kind real estate that redefine entertainment and hospitality. For more information, please visit www.seaportentertainment.com.
Safe Harbor and Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the Company’s plans, goals, objectives, outlook, expectations, and intentions. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements, including the risks and uncertainties discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any of the Company’s forward-looking statements for events or circumstances that arise after the date of this press release, except as may be required by applicable law.
Contacts:
Investor Relations:
Seaport Entertainment Group Inc.
T: (212) 732-8257
ir@seaportentertainment.com
Media Relations:
Seaport Entertainment Group Inc.
T: (212) 732-8257
media@seaportentertainment.com