Kite Realty Group Trust (NYSE: KRG) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns and operates a portfolio of open-air shopping centers and mixed-use assets across the United States. The company has operated as a public REIT since its 2004 initial public offering, though its roots trace to the Kite family's real estate business in Indianapolis dating to 1961. The company expanded through mergers with Inland Diversified Real Estate Trust in 2014 and Retail Properties of America in 2021. The portfolio is concentrated in high-growth Sun Belt markets and select strategic gateway markets, with assets totaling approximately 26 million square feet of gross leasable area across 165 operating properties as of June 30, 2026. The investment strategy centers on grocery-anchored neighborhood and community shopping centers in trade areas with attractive household income, population density, and growth characteristics. The company focuses on necessity-based retail, service-oriented tenants, and daily-needs categories that demonstrate resilience against e-commerce disruption. Kite Realty employs a disciplined approach to capital allocation, actively managing leasing velocity, occupancy, and rent spreads while pursuing selective redevelopment opportunities within the existing portfolio. In June 2026, the company completed $136 million in acquisitions of two high-growth neighborhood centers through 1031 exchanges and disposed of six lower-growth properties for $255 million. The company maintains diversified tenant exposure, with its top 15 tenants representing 18.7% of weighted annualized base rent.