8-K

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)
February 25, 2015

KIMCO REALTY CORPORATION

 (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Maryland	1-10899	13-2744380
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

3333 New Hyde Park Road Suite 100 New Hyde Park, NY	11042
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (516) 869-9000

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On February 25, 2015, Kimco Realty Corporation (the “Company”) announced that David B. Henry will retire on January 1, 2016 as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors has appointed Conor Flynn, currently President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Investment Officer, to succeed Mr. Henry as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2016.

Mr. Flynn, age 34, was appointed President of the Company in August 2014 after previously being named Chief Operating Officer (May 2013) and, more recently, Chief Investment Officer (May 2014). He will continue to serve as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer and Chief Investment Officer until January 1, 2016. In his current role, Mr. Flynn is responsible for overseeing the company’s shopping center business including the supervision of all regional personnel, as well as guiding new investment decisions for the organization. Mr. Flynn joined Kimco in 2003 as an asset manager and has held a variety of senior leadership roles over the past 11 years, including President, Western Region. Mr. Flynn received a B.A. degree in Economics from Yale University and a Master’s degree in Real Estate Development from Columbia University.

In connection with Mr. Henry’s retirement as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, the Company intends to enter into a consulting agreement with Mr. Henry and expects that he will serve as a senior advisor to the Company and provide consulting and advisory services to the Company as requested from time to time.

A copy of the Company’s press release announcing Mr. Henry’s retirement and Mr. Flynn’s appointment as Chief Executive Officer is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release, dated February 25, 2015

SIGNATURES

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.

	KIMCO REALTY CORPORATION
Date: February 25, 2015	By:	/s/ David B. Henry
		Name:	David B. Henry
		Title:	Chief Executive Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release, dated February 25, 2015

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (KIM) NEWS RELEASE

Kimco Realty Announces Retirement of David Henry and
Appointment of Conor Flynn as Chief Executive Officer, Effective 2016

NEW HYDE PARK, New York, February 25, 2015 -- Kimco Realty Corporation (NYSE: KIM) today announced that David B. Henry will retire on January 1, 2016 as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer.  Conor C. Flynn, President and Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed to succeed Mr. Henry as Chief Executive Officer, effective on that date.

“This announced transition comes at a time of strength for Kimco given our well-positioned portfolio, deep management team and strong balance sheet.  The selection of Conor to succeed Dave next year reflects our excellent talent base and internal succession planning process,” said Milton Cooper, Executive Chairman.

Mr. Cooper continued, “Dave’s contribution to Kimco has been enormous.  In his 14 years at Kimco, he has been a trusted partner, mentor and friend. He has played a key leadership role in guiding our transformation over the last few years, which will serve as the foundation for Kimco’s continued success. The Board offers Dave our sincere thanks for his contributions to Kimco and its stakeholders. I wish him and his family much happiness in the future.”

Mr. Henry, who will turn 66 years old in 2015,  said, “It’s been an honor and privilege to lead Kimco as Chief Executive Officer since November 2009. I am proud of our team’s many accomplishments and Kimco’s wonderful portfolio of properties. Conor is terrific, and I am confident that the company will continue to thrive under his leadership.” Upon his retirement, Mr. Henry will serve as a senior advisor to Kimco and provide consulting and advisory services to the company as requested from time to time.

Conor Flynn was appointed President of the company in August 2014 after previously being named Kimco’s Chief Operating Officer (May 2013) and, more recently, Chief Investment Officer (May 2014). Mr. Flynn will continue in these roles until January 1, 2016. In addition to the appointment of Mr. Flynn, Kimco announced the promotion of David Jamieson to Senior Vice President of Asset Management and Ross Cooper to Senior Vice President of Acquisitions.

In his current role, Mr. Flynn is responsible for overseeing the company’s shopping center business including the supervision of all regional personnel as well as guiding new investment decisions for the organization. Mr. Flynn joined Kimco in 2003 as an asset manager and has held a variety of senior leadership roles over the past 11 years, including President, Western Region. Mr. Flynn received a B.A. degree in Economics from Yale University and a Master's degree in Real Estate Development from Columbia University.

“I have benefitted greatly from the close working relationship I have with Dave. He has been very helpful and I’m grateful for his continued support during this transition,” said Mr. Flynn. “Kimco is an admired industry leader and I am honored to lead this organization with a rich history of innovation, entrepreneurship and integrity. I am excited about our company’s future and look forward to working closely with the Board and our talented associates in further strengthening Kimco’s market position and driving long-term shareholder value.”

ABOUT KIMCO

Kimco Realty Corp. (NYSE: KIM) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in New Hyde Park, N.Y., that owns and operates North America’s largest publicly traded portfolio of neighborhood and community shopping centers. As of December 31, 2014, the company owned interests in 754 shopping centers comprising 110 million square feet of leasable space across 39 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico and Chile. Publicly traded on the NYSE since 1991, and included in the S&P 500 Index, the company has specialized in shopping center acquisitions, development and management for more than 50 years. For further information, please visit www.kimcorealty.com, the company’s blog at blog.kimcorealty.com, or follow Kimco on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kimcorealty.

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CONTACT:

David F. Bujnicki

Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications

Kimco Realty Corp.

1-866-831-4297

dbujnicki@kimcorealty.com