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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001104659-25-073665
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
FILED AS OF DATE:		20250804
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20250804

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			AMREP CORP.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000006207
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	LAND SUBDIVIDERS & DEVELOPERS (NO CEMETERIES) [6552]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	05 Real Estate & Construction
		EIN:				590936128
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			OK
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0430

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-04702
		FILM NUMBER:		251180885

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		850 WEST CHESTER PIKE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 205
		CITY:			HAVERTOWN
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19083
		BUSINESS PHONE:		610-487-0905

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		850 WEST CHESTER PIKE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 205
		CITY:			HAVERTOWN
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19083

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	AMREP CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	AMERICAN REALTY & PETROLEUM CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19671019
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<P STYLE="font: 14pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>SCHEDULE 14A</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section&nbsp;14(a)&nbsp;of
the</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 5in; text-align: right">August 4, 2025</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">To Our Owners:</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">We are pleased to report the headline financial
results for AMREP Corporation and its subsidiaries for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2025. Our revenues totaled $49.7 million, with
$10.2 million in net cash provided by operating activities and $12.7 million in net income. Below are some key highlights from the year:</P>

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<TD STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; width: 0.25in"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol">&middot;</FONT></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify"><U STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">Core Businesses</U>: Our residential land sales generated $21.9 million in revenues, while our homebuilding
segment closed the sale of 50 homes, contributing $21.2 million in revenues.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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assets available to reduce future income taxes.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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$3.1 million in connection with the production of finished residential lots, homes and land acquisitions to supplement our holdings.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">We encourage you to review our detailed results in our Form 10-K for
a comprehensive understanding of our performance.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">The real estate market in Rio Rancho, New Mexico,
and surrounding areas has slowed relative to previous years, reflecting national trends. Despite this, we are strategically positioned
with almost no debt, significant land holdings and minimal future commitments. We are also supported by predictable administrative expenses
and a robust cash reserve. In 2025, we continued to moderate both the scope and number of our active land development projects and deferred
certain new initiatives in response to industry headwinds, market uncertainty, infrastructure constraints and delays related to entitlements,
approvals, inspections and utility readiness. This disciplined approach positions us to successfully navigate current challenges while
maintaining the flexibility to meet future demand.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">We anticipate ongoing margin pressures and slower
project cycles in fiscal 2026 due to rising material costs, labor shortages, homebuyer affordability challenges, entitlement and infrastructure
delays and other industry headwinds. Home sales are likely to follow shifting consumer sentiment and, to a lesser extent, seasonal trends,
leading to quarterly fluctuations. We expect land sales to remain episodic and lower than prior-year levels, adding to quarterly variability.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt"><B>AMREP
CORPORATION</B><BR STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">
850 West Chester Pike, Suite 205&#8239;<FONT STYLE="font-family: Symbol">&middot;</FONT>  Havertown, Pennsylvania 19083</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Given current pressures, we remain committed to
conservative financial stewardship and disciplined operations. We will manage capital judiciously&mdash;balancing investment with caution&mdash;
while staying alert for opportunities that can increase long-term shareholder value.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">We view today&rsquo;s environment as an opportunity
to strengthen our foundation for future growth. Our team is ready to evaluate distressed third-party opportunities and is well prepared
to respond quickly to changing market conditions. Additionally, we will continue to optimize our land portfolio, including integrating
it into our homebuilding operations, to maximize returns.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Our priority remains delivering sustainable, growing
profitability that rewards long-term holders of our common stock. Our strategy is grounded in meticulous planning, disciplined execution
and strong financial management. We have a talented and dedicated team of seasoned professionals which is committed to expanding our capabilities
in homebuilding, land development and other value-added real estate services. This focused approach is intended to generate strong long-term
returns on capital and maximize per-share equity value over time.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">We appreciate your ongoing support.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Sincerely,</P>

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<TD STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; width: 40%">Christopher V. Vitale<BR STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">
 President and Chief Executive Officer</TD>
<TD STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; width: 60%">Edward B. Cloues, II <BR STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif">
Chairman of the Board</TD></TR>
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