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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			EASTGROUP PROPERTIES INC
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		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS [6798]
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P O BOX 22728
		CITY:			JACKSON
		STATE:			MS
		ZIP:			39202
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6013543555

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		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	EASTGROUP PROPERTIES II INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19970529

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ICM REALTY
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19830719
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