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FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST

For the period ended Mar 31, 2024. Filed May 2, 2024.

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Mar 31, 2024 · Filed May 2, 2024

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Item 1. Consolidated Balance Sheets

March 31,December 31,
20242023
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Real estate, at cost
Operating (including $2,024,995 and $2,021,622 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)$10,027,356$9,932,891
Construction-in-progress (including $13,299 and $8,677 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)577,745613,296
10,605,10110,546,187
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (including $430,578 and $416,663 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)(3,032,163)(2,963,519)
Net real estate7,572,9387,582,668
Cash and cash equivalents95,936250,825
Accounts and notes receivable, net207,650201,733
Mortgage notes receivable, net9,1839,196
Investment in partnerships33,68734,870
Operating lease right of use assets, net86,35986,993
Finance lease right of use assets, net6,7956,850
Prepaid expenses and other assets259,112263,377
TOTAL ASSETS$8,271,660$8,436,512
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities
Mortgages payable, net (including $188,629 and $189,286 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)$516,257$516,936
Notes payable, net613,912601,945
Senior notes and debentures, net3,353,2283,480,296
Accounts payable and accrued expenses185,594174,714
Dividends payable92,81892,634
Security deposits payable29,89530,482
Operating lease liabilities75,27575,870
Finance lease liabilities12,69812,670
Other liabilities and deferred credits213,027225,443
Total liabilities5,092,7045,210,990
Commitments and contingencies (Note 5)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests182,964183,363
Shareholders’ equity
Preferred shares, authorized 15,000,000 shares, $.01 par:
5.0% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, (stated at liquidation preference $25,000 per share), 6,000 shares issued and outstanding150,000150,000
5.417% Series 1 Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares, (stated at liquidation preference $25 per share), 392,878 shares issued and outstanding9,8229,822
Common shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par, 200,000,000 shares authorized, respectively, 82,948,600 and 82,775,286 shares issued and outstanding, respectively835833
Additional paid-in capital3,946,7403,959,276
Accumulated dividends in excess of net income(1,196,225)(1,160,474)
Accumulated other comprehensive income6,8994,052
Total shareholders’ equity of the Trust2,918,0712,963,509
Noncontrolling interests77,92178,650
Total shareholders’ equity2,995,9923,042,159
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY$8,271,660$8,436,512

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

Three Months Ended March 31,
20242023
(In thousands, except per share data)
REVENUE
Rental income$291,045$272,798
Mortgage interest income278261
Total revenue291,323273,059
EXPENSES
Rental expenses61,65955,205
Real estate taxes34,06032,566
General and administrative12,00612,545
Depreciation and amortization83,40478,637
Total operating expenses191,129178,953
Gain on sale of real estate—1,702
OPERATING INCOME100,19495,808
OTHER INCOME/(EXPENSE)
Other interest income1,483632
Interest expense(43,693)(39,225)
Income from partnerships32516
NET INCOME58,01657,731
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(1,280)(2,396)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE TRUST56,73655,335
Dividends on preferred shares(2,008)(2,008)
NET INCOME AVAILABLE FOR COMMON SHAREHOLDERS$54,728$53,327
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE, BASIC AND DILUTED:
Net income available for common shareholders$0.66$0.65
Weighted average number of common shares82,60581,141
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME$60,944$56,395
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE TRUST$59,583$54,124

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

Shareholders’ Equity of the Trust
Preferred Shares · Common Shares · AdditionalPaid-inCapital · AccumulatedDividends inExcess of NetIncome · AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncome (Loss) · Noncontrolling Interests · Total Shareholders' Equity
Shares · Amount · Shares · Amount
(In thousands, except share data)
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2023398,878$159,82282,775,286$833$3,959,276$(1,160,474)$4,052$78,650$3,042,159
Net income (loss), excluding $1,570 attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests—————56,736—(290)56,446
Other comprehensive income - change in fair value of interest rate swaps, excluding $81 attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests——————2,847—2,847
Dividends declared to common shareholders ($1.09 per share)—————(90,479)——(90,479)
Dividends declared to preferred shareholders—————(2,008)——(2,008)
Distributions declared to noncontrolling interests, excluding $2,050 attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests——————(798)(798)
Common shares issued, net——62,92316,376———6,377
Shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan——4,628—355———355
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures——147,40714,429———4,430
Shares withheld for employee taxes——(45,804)—(4,614)———(4,614)
Conversion of downREIT OP units——4,160—366——(366)—
Contributions from noncontrolling interests———————725725
Purchase of capped calls————(19,448)———(19,448)
BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 2024398,878$159,82282,948,600$835$3,946,740$(1,196,225)$6,899$77,921$2,995,992
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2022398,878$159,82281,342,959$818$3,821,801$(1,034,186)$5,757$80,003$3,034,015
Net income, excluding $1,668 attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests—————55,335—72856,063
Other comprehensive loss - change in fair value of interest rate swaps, excluding $125 attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests——————(1,211)—(1,211)
Dividends declared to common shareholders ($1.08 per share)—————(88,033)——(88,033)
Dividends declared to preferred shareholders—————(2,008)——(2,008)
Distributions declared to noncontrolling interests, excluding $1,560 attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests———————(1,048)(1,048)
Common shares issued, net——57,06416,250———6,251
Shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan——4,664—423———423
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures——141,23414,433———4,434
Shares withheld for employee taxes——(42,240)—(4,645)———(4,645)
Conversion of downREIT OP units——7,523—668——(668)—
BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 2023398,878$159,82281,511,204$820$3,828,930$(1,068,892)$4,546$79,015$3,004,241

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Three Months Ended March 31,
20242023
(In thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income$58,016$57,731
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization83,40478,637
Gain on sale of real estate—(1,702)
Income from partnerships(32)(516)
Straight-line rent(5,207)(2,478)
Share-based compensation expense4,1604,097
Other, net(1,001)(1,277)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions:
Increase in accounts receivable, net(500)(466)
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets3,6243,563
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses7,1941,941
(Decrease) increase in security deposits and other liabilities(8,498)3,477
Net cash provided by operating activities141,160143,007
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of real estate—(35,340)
Capital expenditures - development and redevelopment(35,993)(50,780)
Capital expenditures - other(27,754)(25,737)
Proceeds from sale of real estate—12,626
Distribution from partnerships in excess of earnings1,4542,174
Leasing costs(4,649)(3,754)
Net cash used in investing activities(66,942)(100,811)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net borrowings under revolving credit facility12,50060,000
Issuance of senior notes, net of costs471,576—
Repayment of senior notes(600,000)—
Costs to extend and issue notes and mortgages payable(902)—
Repayment of mortgages, finance leases and notes payable(819)(819)
Purchase of capped calls(19,448)—
Issuance of common shares, net of costs6,3126,245
Dividends paid to common and preferred shareholders(91,883)(89,431)
Shares withheld for employee taxes(4,614)(4,645)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests725—
Distributions to and redemptions of redeemable noncontrolling interests(2,848)(2,616)
Net cash used in financing activities(229,401)(31,266)
(Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(155,183)10,930
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of year260,00496,348
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period$104,821$107,278

Consolidated Balance Sheets

March 31,December 31,
20242023
(In thousands, except unit data)
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Real estate, at cost
Operating (including $2,024,995 and $2,021,622 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)$10,027,356$9,932,891
Construction-in-progress (including $13,299 and $8,677 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)577,745613,296
10,605,10110,546,187
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (including $430,578 and $416,663 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)(3,032,163)(2,963,519)
Net real estate7,572,9387,582,668
Cash and cash equivalents95,936250,825
Accounts and notes receivable, net207,650201,733
Mortgage notes receivable, net9,1839,196
Investment in partnerships33,68734,870
Operating lease right of use assets, net86,35986,993
Finance lease right of use assets, net6,7956,850
Prepaid expenses and other assets259,112263,377
TOTAL ASSETS$8,271,660$8,436,512
LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL
Liabilities
Mortgages payable, net (including $188,629 and $189,286 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)$516,257$516,936
Notes payable, net613,912601,945
Senior notes and debentures, net3,353,2283,480,296
Accounts payable and accrued expenses185,594174,714
Dividends payable92,81892,634
Security deposits payable29,89530,482
Operating lease liabilities75,27575,870
Finance lease liabilities12,69812,670
Other liabilities and deferred credits213,027225,443
Total liabilities5,092,7045,210,990
Commitments and contingencies (Note 5)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests182,964183,363
Partner capital
Preferred units, 398,878 units issued and outstanding154,788154,788
Common units, 82,948,600 and 82,775,286 units issued and outstanding, respectively2,756,3842,804,669
Accumulated other comprehensive income6,8994,052
Total partner capital2,918,0712,963,509
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated partnerships77,92178,650
Total capital2,995,9923,042,159
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL$8,271,660$8,436,512

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

Three Months Ended March 31,
20242023
(In thousands, except per unit data)
REVENUE
Rental income$291,045$272,798
Mortgage interest income278261
Total revenue291,323273,059
EXPENSES
Rental expenses61,65955,205
Real estate taxes34,06032,566
General and administrative12,00612,545
Depreciation and amortization83,40478,637
Total operating expenses191,129178,953
Gain on sale of real estate—1,702
OPERATING INCOME100,19495,808
OTHER INCOME/(EXPENSE)
Other interest income1,483632
Interest expense(43,693)(39,225)
Income from partnerships32516
NET INCOME58,01657,731
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(1,280)(2,396)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE PARTNERSHIP56,73655,335
Distributions on preferred units(2,008)(2,008)
NET INCOME AVAILABLE FOR COMMON UNIT HOLDERS$54,728$53,327
EARNINGS PER COMMON UNIT, BASIC AND DILUTED:
Net income available for common unit holders$0.66$0.65
Weighted average number of common units82,60581,141
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME$60,944$56,395
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE PARTNERSHIP$59,583$54,124

Consolidated Statements of Capital

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

Preferred UnitsCommon UnitsAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncome (Loss)Total Partner CapitalNoncontrolling Interests in Consolidated PartnershipsTotal Capital
(In thousands)
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2023$154,788$2,804,669$4,052$2,963,509$78,650$3,042,159
Net income (loss), excluding $1,570 attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests2,00854,728—56,736(290)56,446
Other comprehensive income - change in fair value of interest rate swaps, excluding $81 attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest——2,8472,847—2,847
Distributions declared to common unit holders—(90,479)—(90,479)—(90,479)
Distributions declared to preferred unit holders(2,008)——(2,008)—(2,008)
Distributions declared to noncontrolling interests in consolidated partnerships, excluding $2,050 attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests————(798)(798)
Common units issued as a result of common stock issued by Parent Company, net of issuance costs—6,377—6,377—6,377
Common units issued under dividend reinvestment plan—355—355—355
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures—4,430—4,430—4,430
Common units withheld for employee taxes—(4,614)—(4,614)—(4,614)
Conversion of downREIT OP units—366—366(366)—
Contributions from noncontrolling interests————725725
Purchase of capped calls—(19,448)—(19,448)—(19,448)
BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 2024$154,788$2,756,384$6,899$2,918,071$77,921$2,995,992
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2022$154,788$2,793,467$5,757$2,954,012$80,003$3,034,015
Net income, excluding $1,668 attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests2,00853,327—55,33572856,063
Other comprehensive loss - change in fair value of interest rate swaps, excluding $125 attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests——(1,211)(1,211)—(1,211)
Distributions declared to common unit holders—(88,033)—(88,033)—(88,033)
Distributions declared to preferred unit holders(2,008)——(2,008)—(2,008)
Distributions declared to noncontrolling interests in consolidated partnerships, excluding $1,560 attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests————(1,048)(1,048)
Common units issued as a result of common stock issued by Parent Company, net of issuance costs—6,251—6,251—6,251
Common units issued under dividend reinvestment plan—423—423—423
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures—4,434—4,434—4,434
Common units withheld for employee taxes—(4,645)—(4,645)—(4,645)
Conversion of downREIT OP units—668—668(668)—
BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 2023$154,788$2,765,892$4,546$2,925,226$79,015$3,004,241

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Three Months Ended March 31,
20242023
(In thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income$58,016$57,731
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization83,40478,637
Gain on sale of real estate—(1,702)
Income from partnerships(32)(516)
Straight-line rent(5,207)(2,478)
Share-based compensation expense4,1604,097
Other, net(1,001)(1,277)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions:
Increase in accounts receivable, net(500)(466)
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets3,6243,563
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses7,1941,941
(Decrease) increase in security deposits and other liabilities(8,498)3,477
Net cash provided by operating activities141,160143,007
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of real estate—(35,340)
Capital expenditures - development and redevelopment(35,993)(50,780)
Capital expenditures - other(27,754)(25,737)
Proceeds from sale of real estate—12,626
Distribution from partnerships in excess of earnings1,4542,174
Leasing costs(4,649)(3,754)
Net cash used in investing activities(66,942)(100,811)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net borrowings under revolving credit facility12,50060,000
Issuance of senior notes, net of costs471,576—
Repayment of senior notes(600,000)—
Costs to extend and issue notes and mortgages payable(902)—
Repayment of mortgages, finance leases and notes payable(819)(819)
Purchase of capped calls(19,448)—
Issuance of common units, net of costs6,3126,245
Distributions to common and preferred unit holders(91,883)(89,431)
Shares withheld for employee taxes(4,614)(4,645)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests725—
Distributions to and redemptions of redeemable noncontrolling interests(2,848)(2,616)
Net cash used in financing activities(229,401)(31,266)
(Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(155,183)10,930
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of year260,00496,348
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period$104,821$107,278

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2024

NOTE 1—BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION

Federal Realty Investment Trust (the "Parent Company" and the “Trust”) is an equity real estate investment trust (“REIT”). Federal Realty OP LP (the "Operating Partnership") is the entity through which the Parent Company conducts substantially all of its operations and owns all of its assets. The Parent Company owns 100% of the limited liability company interests of, is sole member of and exercises exclusive control over Federal Realty GP LLC ("the General Partner"), which in turn, is the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership. The Parent Company specializes in the ownership, management, and redevelopment of retail and mixed-use properties through the Operating Partnership, and has no other substantial assets or liabilities other than through its investment in the Operating Partnership. Our properties are located primarily in communities where we believe retail demand exceeds supply, in strategically selected metropolitan markets in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the United States, California, and South Florida. As of March 31, 2024, we owned or had a majority interest in community and neighborhood shopping centers and mixed-use properties which are operated as 102 predominantly retail real estate projects.

We operate in a manner intended to enable the Trust to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. A REIT that distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its shareholders each year and meets certain other conditions is not taxed on that portion of its taxable income which is distributed to its shareholders. Therefore, federal income taxes on our taxable income have been and are generally expected to be immaterial. We are obligated to pay state taxes, generally consisting of franchise or gross receipts taxes in certain states. Such state taxes also have not been material.

General Economic Conditions

Heightened levels of inflation and higher interest rates present risks for our business and our tenants. We continue to monitor and address risks related to the general state of the economy. The extent of the future effects on our business, results of operations, cash flows, and growth strategies is highly uncertain and will ultimately depend on future developments, none of which can be predicted.

NOTE 2—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of the Parent Company and Operating Partnership have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although we believe that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal, recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation for the periods presented have been included. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.

Principles of Consolidation

As discussed in the Explanatory Note, we have combined the quarterly reports on Form 10-Q of the Parent Company and the Operating Partnership into this single report. As a result, we present two sets of consolidated financial statements. Both sets of consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the entity, its corporate subsidiaries, and all entities in which it has a controlling interest or has been determined to be the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity. The Parent Company's consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Operating Partnership and its subsidiaries as the Parent Company, through its ownership and control over the General Partner, exercises exclusive control over the Operating Partnership. The equity interests of other investors are reflected as noncontrolling interests or redeemable noncontrolling interests. All significant intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation. We account for our interests in joint ventures which we do not control using the equity method of accounting.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, referred to as “GAAP,” requires management to make estimates and assumptions that in certain circumstances affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and revenues and expenses. These estimates are prepared using management’s best judgment, after considering past, current and expected events and economic conditions. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Exchangeable Senior Notes

On January 11, 2024, our Operating Partnership issued $485.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.25% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Notes”) in a private placement (see Note 3 for additional information). We account for our Notes in accordance with ASC 470-20, Debt with Conversion and Other Options (after the adoption of ASU 2020-06, Debt - Debt and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity's Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Contracts in an Entity's Own Equity ("ASU 2020-06)). The embedded exchange feature is eligible for an exception from derivative accounting because it is indexed to our own stock and meets the equity classification under ASC 815-40; therefore, the exchange feature is not bifurcated. At each reporting period, we calculate the effect of the Notes on our dilutive earnings per common share and per common unit using the if-converted method. In connection with the Notes, we entered into privately negotiated capped call transactions with certain of the initial purchasers of the notes or their affiliates or other financial institutions. Similar to the exchange feature embedded in the Notes, the capped call transactions meet all the conditions for equity classification, and therefore, the related premiums paid are recorded in shareholders' equity for the Trust and capital for the Operating Partnership.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

StandardDescriptionEffect on the financial statements or significant matters
Adopted during 2024:
ASU 2023-01, March 2023, Leases (Topic 842) Common Control ArrangementsThis ASU requires all lessees in a lease with a lessor under common control to (1) amortize leasehold improvements over their useful life to the common control group, as long as the lessee controls the use of the underlying asset through a lease and (2) account for the leasehold improvements as a transfer of assets between entities under common control through an adjustment to equity when the lessee no longer controls the use of the underlying asset.The guidance may be applied prospectively to new and existing leasehold improvements, with the remaining balance of existing leasehold improvements amortized over their remaining useful life to the common control group or retrospectively, through a cumulative-effect adjustment to opening retained earnings. The guidance is effective in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted.We adopted this ASU as of January 1, 2024. The implementation of this ASU did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Issued in 2023:
ASU 2023-07, November 2023, Segment Reporting (Topic 280), Improvements to Reportable Segment DisclosuresThis ASU requires public entities to provide disclosures of significant segment expense and other significant segment items, as well as provide in interim period all disclosures about a reportable segment's profit or loss and assets that are currently required annually. Additionally, public entities with a single reportable segment have to provide all of the disclosures required by ASC 280, including the significant segment expense disclosures.The guidance is applied retrospectively to all periods presented in financial statements, unless it is impracticable. The guidance applies to all public entities and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted.While we continue to evaluate the impact of this ASU on our Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2024, we anticipate providing the disclosures required by ASC 280 for our single reportable segment.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Supplemental Disclosures

The following tables provide supplemental disclosures related to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

Three Months Ended
March 31,
20242023
(In thousands)
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:
Total interest costs incurred$48,999$44,606
Interest capitalized(5,306)(5,381)
Interest expense$43,693$39,225
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized$39,199$37,136
Cash refunded for income taxes$5$—
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING TRANSACTIONS:
Shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan$420$429
DownREIT operating partnership units redeemed for common shares$366$668
March 31,December 31,
20242023
(In thousands)
RECONCILIATION OF CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH:
Cash and cash equivalents$95,936$250,825
Restricted cash (1)8,8859,179
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash$104,821$260,004

(1)Restricted cash balances are included in "prepaid expenses and other assets" on our consolidated balance sheets.

NOTE 3—DEBT

On January 11, 2024, our Operating Partnership issued $485.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.25% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Notes”) in a private placement. The notes bear interest at an annual rate of 3.25%, payable semiannually in arrears on January 15 th and July 15 th of each year, beginning July 15, 2024. The notes mature on January 15, 2029, unless earlier exchanged, purchased or redeemed. Net proceeds after the initial purchaser’s discount and offering costs were approximately $471.6 million. Interest expense related to these Notes for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $4.1 million, including debt issuance cost amortization.

Prior to the close of business on July 15, 2028, the Notes will be exchangeable at the option of holders only upon certain circumstances and during certain periods. On or after July 15, 2028, until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date of the Notes, holders may exchange their Notes at any time. The Operating Partnership will settle exchanges of the Notes by delivering cash up to the principal amount of the Notes exchanged, and if applicable, cash, common shares of the Trust, or a combination thereof at our option, in respect of the remainder, if any, of the exchange obligation in excess of the principal amount. If we elect to settle any portion of the exchange obligation in excess of the principal amount with shares of the Trust, an equivalent number of common units will be issued by the Operating Partnership to the Trust. The exchange rate initially equals 8.1436 common shares per $1,000 principal amount of the Notes (which is equivalent to an exchange price of approximately $122.80 per common share and reflects an exchange premium of approximately 20% based on the closing price of $102.33 on January 8, 2024). The initial exchange rate is subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events, including in the event of a payment of a quarterly common dividend in excess of $1.09 per share, but will not be adjusted for any accrued and unpaid interest.

The Operating Partnership may redeem the Notes, at its option, in whole or in part, on or after January 20, 2027 if the last reported sales price of the common shares has been at least 130% of the exchange price then in effect for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during any 30 day consecutive trading period (including the last trading day of such period) ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the date on which the Operating Partnership provides notice of redemption. The redemption price will be equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date.

In connection with the Notes, we entered into privately negotiated capped call transactions with certain of the initial purchasers of the notes or their affiliates or other financial institutions. The capped call transactions cover, subject to customary adjustments, the number of our common shares that initially underlie the Notes. The capped call transactions are expected generally to reduce the potential dilution to our common shares upon exchange of any Notes and/or offset any cash payments we are required to make in excess of the principal amount of the Notes, with such reduction and/or offset subject to a cap. The cap price of the capped call transaction initially is approximately $143.26 per share, which represents a premium of approximately 40% over the last reported sale price of our common shares of $102.33 on the New York Stock Exchange on January 8, 2024, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the capped call transactions. A portion of the proceeds from the Notes were used to pay the capped call premium of $19.4 million, which is recorded in shareholders' equity for the Trust and capital for the Operating Partnership.

On January 16, 2024, we repaid our $600.0 million 3.95% senior unsecured notes at maturity.

On February 6, 2024, we exercised our first option and extended the maturity date of our $600.0 million unsecured term loan to April 16, 2025, with an additional one year extension at our option still available to further extend the loan to April 16, 2026.

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the maximum amount of borrowings outstanding under our $1.25 billion revolving credit facility was $12.5 million. The weighted average amount of borrowings outstanding was $1.9 million, and the weighted average interest rate, before amortization of debt fees, was 6.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2024. At March 31, 2024, our revolving credit facility had $12.5 million outstanding.

Our revolving credit facility, term loan, and certain notes require us to comply with various financial covenants, including the maintenance of minimum shareholders' equity and debt coverage ratios and a maximum ratio of debt to net worth. As of March 31, 2024, we were in compliance with all default related debt covenants.

NOTE 4—FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Except as disclosed below, the carrying amount of our financial instruments approximates their fair value. The fair value of our mortgages payable, notes payable and senior notes and debentures is sensitive to fluctuations in interest rates. Quoted market prices (Level 1) were used to estimate the fair value of our marketable senior notes and debentures and discounted cash flow analysis (Level 2) is generally used to estimate the fair value of our mortgages and notes payable. Considerable judgment is necessary to estimate the fair value of financial instruments. The estimates of fair value presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized upon disposition of the financial instruments. A summary of the carrying amount and fair value of our mortgages payable, notes payable and senior notes and debentures is as follows:

March 31, 2024 · December 31, 2023
CarryingValue · Fair Value · CarryingValue · Fair Value
(In thousands)
Mortgages and notes payable, net$1,130,169$1,112,230$1,118,881$1,101,479
Senior notes and debentures, net$3,353,228$3,044,373$3,480,296$3,201,174

As of March 31, 2024, we have five interest rate swap agreements with total notional amounts of $253.2 million that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. We havetwo interest rate swap agreements associated with our Hoboken portfolio that fix the interest rate on $53.2 million of mortgage payables at 3.67% through December 15, 2029. We also have three interest rate swap agreements associated with our Bethesda Row property that fix the interest rate on a $200.0 million mortgage payable at a weighted average interest rate of 5.03% through December 28, 2025.

The fair values of the interest rate swap agreements are based on the estimated amounts we would receive or pay to terminate the contracts at the reporting date and are determined using interest rate pricing models and interest rate related observable inputs. The fair value of our swaps at March 31, 2024 was an asset of $7.4 million and is included in "prepaid expenses and other assets" on our consolidated balance sheets. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the value of our interest rate swaps increased $2.7 million (including $1.1 million reclassified from other comprehensive income as a decrease to interest expense). A summary of our financial assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by level within the fair value hierarchy is as follows:

March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
(In thousands)
Interest rate swaps$—$7,357$—$7,357$—$4,668$—$4,668

One of our equity method investees hastwo interest rate swaps which qualify for cash flow hedge accounting. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, our share of the change in fair value of the related swaps included in "accumulated other comprehensive income" was an increase of $0.2 million.

NOTE 5—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

We are sometimes involved in lawsuits, warranty claims, and environmental matters arising in the ordinary course of business. Management makes assumptions and estimates concerning the likelihood and amount of any potential loss relating to these matters.

We are currently a party to various legal proceedings. We accrue a liability for litigation if an unfavorable outcome is probable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. If an unfavorable outcome is probable and a reasonable estimate of the loss is a range, we accrue the best estimate within the range; however, if no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, the minimum within the range is accrued. Legal fees related to litigation are expensed as incurred. We do not believe that the ultimate outcome of these matters, either individually or in the aggregate, could have a material adverse effect on our financial position or overall trends in results of operations; however, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties. Also under our leases, tenants are typically obligated to indemnify us from and against all liabilities, costs and expenses imposed upon or asserted against us (1) as owner of the properties due to certain matters relating to the operation of the properties by the tenant, and (2) where appropriate, due to certain matters relating to the ownership of the properties prior to their acquisition by us.

Under the terms of certain partnership agreements, the partners have the right to exchange their operating partnership units for cash or common shares, at our option. A total of 631,271 downREIT operating partnership units are outstanding which have a total fair value of approximately $64.5 million, which is calculated by multiplying the outstanding number of downREIT partnership units by our closing stock price on March 31, 2024.

NOTE 6—SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

The following table provides a summary of dividends declared and paid per share:

Three Months Ended March 31,
20242023
DeclaredPaidDeclaredPaid
Common shares$1.090$1.090$1.080$1.080
5.417% Series 1 Cumulative Convertible Preferred shares$0.339$0.339$0.339$0.339
5.0% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred shares (1)$0.313$0.313$0.313$0.313

(1)Amount represents dividends per depository share, each representing 1/1000th of a share.

On March 8, 2024, we amended our existing at-the-market ("ATM") equity program under which we may from time to time offer and sell common shares. This amendment reset the aggregate offering price of the program to $500.0 million. Our ATM equity program also allows shares to be sold through forward sales contracts. We intend to use the net proceeds to fund potential acquisition opportunities, fund our development and redevelopment pipeline, repay indebtedness and/or for general corporate purposes.

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we issued 62,895 common shares (which were sold during 2023 under our previous ATM equity program), at a weighted average price per share of $105.04 for net cash proceeds of $6.4 million including paying $0.1 million in commissions and $0.1 million in additional offering expenses related to the sales of these common shares. There were no sales during the three months ended March 31, 2024 under the amended ATM equity program, and therefore we have the capacity to issue up to $500.0 million in common shares under this program as of March 31, 2024.

NOTE 7—SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

A summary of share-based compensation expense included in net income is as follows:

Three Months Ended
March 31,
20242023
(In thousands)
Grants of common shares, restricted stock units, and options$4,430$4,434
Capitalized share-based compensation(270)(337)
Share-based compensation expense$4,160$4,097

NOTE 8—EARNINGS PER SHARE AND UNIT

We have calculated earnings per share (“EPS”) and earnings per unit ("EPU") under the two-class method. The two-class method is an earnings allocation methodology whereby EPS and EPU for each class of common stock and partnership units, respectively, and participating securities is calculated according to dividends or distributions declared and participation rights in undistributed earnings. For both the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, we had 0.3 million weighted average unvested shares and units outstanding, which are considered participating securities. Therefore, we have allocated our earnings for basic and diluted EPS and EPU between common shares and units and unvested shares and units; the portion of earnings allocated to the unvested shares and units is reflected as “earnings allocated to unvested shares” or "earnings allocated to unvested units" in the reconciliations below.

The following potentially issuable shares were excluded from the diluted EPS and EPU calculations because their impact is anti-dilutive:

exercise of 3,019 and 1,829 stock options for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively,

conversions of downREIT operating partnership units for both the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023,

conversions of 5.417% Series 1 Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares and units for both the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, and

exchange of common shares and units related to the 3.25% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2029 for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

Additionally,10,441 unvested restricted stock units are excluded from the diluted EPS and EPU calculations as the market based performance criteria in the awards has not yet been achieved.

Federal Realty Investment Trust Earnings per Share

Three Months Ended
March 31,
20242023
(In thousands, except per share data)
NUMERATOR
Net income$58,016$57,731
Less: Preferred share dividends(2,008)(2,008)
Less: Income from operations attributable to noncontrolling interests(1,280)(2,396)
Less: Earnings allocated to unvested shares(333)(327)
Net income available for common shareholders, basic and diluted$54,395$53,000
DENOMINATOR
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted82,60581,141
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE, BASIC AND DILUTED:
Net income available for common shareholders$0.66$0.65

Federal Realty OP LP Earnings per Unit

Three Months Ended
March 31,
20242023
(In thousands, except per unit data)
NUMERATOR
Net income$58,016$57,731
Less: Preferred unit distributions(2,008)(2,008)
Less: Income from operations attributable to noncontrolling interests(1,280)(2,396)
Less: Earnings allocated to unvested units(333)(327)
Net income available for common unit holders, basic and diluted$54,395$53,000
DENOMINATOR
Weighted average common units outstanding, basic and diluted82,60581,141
EARNINGS PER COMMON UNIT, BASIC AND DILUTED:
Net income available for common unit holders$0.66$0.65

NOTE 9—SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On April 1, 2024, we acquired the approximately 10% noncontrolling interest in the partnership that owns our CocoWalk property for approximately $12 million, bringing our ownership to 100%.

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