CEDAR REALTY TRUST, INC.
For the period ended Jun 30, 2025. Filed Aug 5, 2025.
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Jun 30, 2025 · Filed Aug 5, 2025
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-03-31; filed 2025-05-06.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-06-30; filed 2025-08-05.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Added paragraphs (2)
Current report
Quarter-To-Date Comparison
Current report
Loss on sale in 2024 relates to the sale of Oakland Commons, located in Bristol, Connecticut.
Reworded paragraphs (19)
Previous wording
The following properties were sold during the three months ended March 31, 2025:
Current wording
The following properties were sold during the six months ended June 30, 2025:
Previous wording
On January 28, 2025, the December 2024 Tender Offer expired in accordance with its terms. On February 21, 2025, the Company announced and commenced the February 2025 Tender Offers, which consisted of the February 2025 Series B Offer and the February 2025 Series C Offer. On March 21, 2025, the February 2025 Series C Offer expired in accordance with its terms and the February 2025 Series B Offer was extended and expired on April 4, 2025. See Liquidity and Capital Resources below, and Note 7, Shareholders' Equity, and Note 12, Subsequent Events, to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.
Current wording
As of June 30, 2025, the Company completed the December 2024 Tender Offer and February 2025 Tender Offers. See Liquidity and Capital Resources below, and Note 7, Shareholders' Equity, to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.
Previous wording
The Company is a subsidiary of WHLR. WHLR performs property management and leasing services for the Company pursuant to the Wheeler Real Estate Company Management Agreement. The management fee is 4% of gross operating income, and leasing commissions range from 3% to 6%. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company paid WHLR $0.5 million for these services. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company paid WHLR $0.3 million for these services. The Operating Partnership and WHLR's operating partnership, Wheeler REIT, L.P., are party to the Cost Sharing Agreement. As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the related party amounts due to WHLR were $9.6 million and $9.5 million, respectively.
Current wording
The Company is a subsidiary of WHLR. WHLR performs property management and leasing services for the Company pursuant to the Wheeler Real Estate Company Management Agreement. The management fee is 4% of gross operating income; leasing commissions range from 3% to 6%, and sales commissions range from 0% to 4%, contingent on third-party broker arrangement. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company paid WHLR $0.2 million and $0.7 million, respectively, for these services. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company paid WHLR $0.6 million and $0.9 million, respectively, for these services. The Operating Partnership and WHLR's operating partnership, Wheeler REIT, L.P., are party to the Cost Sharing Agreement. As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the related party amounts due to WHLR were $9.9 million and $9.5 million, respectively.
Previous wording
Revenues were lower primarily as a result of (1) a decrease of $1.56 million in rental revenues and expense recoveries, net of credit adjustments on operating lease receivables, attributable to properties that were sold in 2024 and 2025, partially offset by (2) an increase of $0.19 million in market lease amortization and straight line rents and (3) an increase of $0.04 million in rental revenues and expense recoveries, net of credit adjustments on operating lease receivables, attributable to same center properties.
Current wording
Revenues were lower primarily as a result of (1) a decrease of $1.84 million in rental revenues and tenant reimbursements, net of credit adjustments on operating lease receivables, attributable to properties that were sold in 2024 and 2025, partially offset by (2) an increase of $0.52 million in rental revenues and tenant reimbursements, net of credit adjustments on operating lease receivables, attributable to same center properties and (3) an increase of $0.12 million in market lease amortization and straight line rents.
Previous wording
Property operating expenses were lower primarily as a result of (1) a decrease of $0.68 million in property operating expenses attributable to properties that were sold in 2024 and 2025 and (2) a decrease of $0.02 million in property operating expenses attributable to same center properties.
Current wording
Property operating expenses were lower primarily as a result of (1) a decrease of $0.76 million in property operating expenses attributable to properties that were sold in 2024 and 2025, partially offset by (2) an increase of $0.04 million in property operating expenses attributable to same center properties.
Previous wording
Corporate general and administrative costs were higher primarily as a result of an increase in professional fees.
Current wording
Corporate general and administrative costs were higher primarily as a result of an increase in payroll allocations and professional fees.
Previous wording
Depreciation and amortization expenses were higher primarily as a result of (1) an increase of $0.50 million attributable to same center properties, partially offset by (2) a decrease of $0.42 million in depreciation and amortization attributable to properties that were sold in 2024 and 2025.
Current wording
Depreciation and amortization expenses were lower primarily as a result of (1) a decrease of $0.71 million in depreciation and amortization attributable to properties that were sold in 2024 and 2025, partially offset by (2) an increase of $0.46 million in depreciation and amortization attributable to same center properties.
Previous wording
Gain on sales in 2025 relate to the sales of Webster Commons, located in Webster, Massachusetts and Oregon Avenue, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Current wording
Gain (loss) on sales in 2025 relate to the sales of Webster Commons, located in Webster, Massachusetts and Oregon Avenue, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and in 2024 relates to the sale of Oakland Commons, located in Bristol, Connecticut.
Previous wording
Interest expense, netwas lower as a result of (1) a decrease of $0.05 million in interest expense due to a decrease in the overall weighted average principal debt balance, (2) a decrease of $0.04 million in amortization expense of deferred financing costs and (3) $0.10 million in interest income.
Current wording
Interest expense, netwas lower as a result of (1) an increase of $0.11 million in interest income, (2) a decrease of $0.09 million in amortization expense of deferred financing costs, (3) a decrease of $0.05 million in interest expense due to a decrease in the overall weighted average principal debt balance and (4) a decrease of $0.01 million in interest expense due to a decrease in the overall weighted average interest rate.
Previous wording
Same-property net operating income ("Same-Property NOI") is a widely-used non-GAAP financial measure for REITs that the Company believes, when considered with financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP, is useful to investors. The Company defines Same-Property NOI as property revenues (rental and other revenues) less property and related expenses (property operation and maintenance and real estate taxes) for properties that are owned and operated for the entirety of both periods being compared. Because Same-Property NOI excludes general and administrative expenses, depreciation and amortization, gain or loss on sale or capital expenditures and leasing costs and impairment charges, it provides a performance measure, that when compared year over year, reflects the revenues and expenses directly associated with owning and operating commercial real estate properties and the impact to operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs, providing perspective not immediately apparent from operating income. The Company uses Same-Property NOI to evaluate its operating performance since Same-Property NOI allows the Company to evaluate the impact of factors, such as occupancy levels, lease structure, lease rates and tenant base, have on the Company's results, margins and returns. Consistent with the capital treatment of such costs under GAAP, tenant improvements, leasing commissions and other direct leasing costs are excluded from Same-Property NOI.
Current wording
Same-property net operating income ("Same-Property NOI") is a widely-used non-GAAP financial measure for REITs that the Company believes, when considered with financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP, is useful to investors. The Company defines Same-Property NOI as property revenues (rental and other revenues) less property and related expenses (property operation and maintenance and real estate taxes) for properties that are owned and operated for the entirety of both periods being compared. Because Same-Property NOI excludes above (below) market lease amortization, straight-line rents, general and administrative expenses, depreciation and amortization, gain or loss on sale or capital expenditures and leasing costs and impairment charges, it provides a performance measure, that when compared year over year, reflects the revenues and expenses directly associated with owning and operating commercial real estate properties and the impact to operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs, providing perspective not immediately apparent from operating income. The Company uses Same-Property NOI to evaluate its operating performance since Same-Property NOI allows the Company to evaluate the impact of factors, such as occupancy levels, lease structure, lease rates and tenant base, have on the Company's results, margins and returns. Consistent with the capital treatment of such costs under GAAP, tenant improvements, leasing commissions and other direct leasing costs are excluded from Same-Property NOI.
Previous wording
Same-Property NOI for the three months ended March 31, 2025 increased 1.6% compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was primarily due to (1) an increase in revenues and (2) a decrease in property operating expenses.
Current wording
Same-Property NOI for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 increased 11.4% and 6.6%, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. The increases for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 were primarily due to an increase in occupancy and positive rent spreads on renewals.
Previous wording
The Company funds operating expenses and other liquidity requirements, including debt service and loan maturities, tenant improvements, and leasing commissions, primarily from its operations, asset sales and the $16.1 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as of March 31, 2025. As of March 31, 2025, the Company did not have any scheduled debt maturities for the twelve months ending March 31, 2026. On April 4, 2025, the Company entered into the April 2025 Bridge Loan for $10.0 million with a maturity date of January 4, 2026. The Company is working to increase revenue by improving occupancy, which includes backfilling vacant anchor spaces and replacing defaulted tenants. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions for these efforts will be partially funded by restricted cash, strategic disposition of assets and financing of properties.
Current wording
The Company funds operating expenses and other liquidity requirements, including debt service and loan maturities, tenant improvements, and leasing commissions, primarily from its operations, asset sales and the $14.1 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as of June 30, 2025. As of June 30, 2025, the Company did not have any scheduled debt maturities for the twelve months ending June 30, 2026, except for the $10.0 million April 2025 Bridge Loan, which is guaranteed by the Company and WHLR, with the guarantee secured by $10.0 million of WHLR's cash pledged as collateral. The Company is working to increase revenue by improving occupancy, which includes backfilling vacant anchor spaces and replacing defaulted tenants. Tenant improvements and leasing commissions for these efforts will be partially funded by restricted cash, strategic disposition of assets and financing of properties.
Previous wording
In 2024 and through the expiration of the February 2025 Series B Offer, the Company has repurchased a total of 592,372 shares of Series B Preferred Stock and 2,092,465 shares of Series C Preferred Stock for a total purchase price of approximately $42.4 million, excluding fees and expenses. These repurchases were funded by asset sales and the April 2025 Bridge Loan. The shares purchased in the February 2025 Series B Offer represented approximately 41% of the issued and outstanding Series B Preferred Stock as of April 8, 2025 and will reduce future annual dividend payments by $1.1 million. The shares purchased in 2024 and through the February 2025 Series C Offer reduced the Series C Preferred Stock issued and outstanding by 42% since the Merger date and will reduce future annual dividend payments by $3.4 million. The Company intends to continue repurchasing its Preferred Stock as both series are currently trading at a discount to their liquidation value, presenting a strategic opportunity to buy back shares at favorable prices. By reducing the number of shares eligible for dividend payments, the Company believes it may partially offset the net operating income lost from the recent sales of certain properties as it seeks to enhance its financial stability, strengthen its balance sheet, optimize its capital allocation, and maximize shareholder value.
Current wording
In 2024 and through the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company has repurchased a total of 592,372 shares of Series B Preferred Stock and 2,092,465 shares of Series C Preferred Stock for a total purchase price of approximately $42.4 million, excluding fees and expenses. These repurchases were funded by asset sales and the April 2025 Bridge Loan. The shares purchased in 2024 and through the February 2025 Tender Offers will reduce future annual dividend payments by $4.5 million. The Company intends to continue repurchasing its Preferred Stock as both series are currently trading at a discount to their liquidation value, presenting a strategic opportunity to buy back shares at favorable prices. By reducing the number of shares eligible for dividend payments, the
Previous wording
The Company has $1.2 million outstanding construction commitments at March 31, 2025.
Current wording
The Company has $1.6 million outstanding construction commitments at June 30, 2025.
Previous wording
In order to continue qualifying as a REIT, the Company is required to distribute at least 90% of its "REIT taxable income," as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). The Company paid preferred stock dividends through the first quarter of 2025 and has continued to declare preferred stock dividends through the second quarter of 2025. Future dividend declarations will continue to be at the discretion of the Board of Directors, and will depend on the cash flow and financial condition of the Company, capital requirements, annual distribution requirements under the REIT provisions of the Code, and such other factors as the Board of Directors may deem relevant. The Company intends to continue to operate its business in a manner that will allow it to qualify as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax requirements.
Current wording
In order to continue qualifying as a REIT, the Company is required to distribute at least 90% of its "REIT taxable income," as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). The Company paid preferred stock dividends through the second quarter of 2025 and has continued to declare preferred stock dividends through the third quarter of 2025. Future dividend declarations will continue to be at the discretion of the Board of Directors, and will depend on the cash flow and financial condition of the Company, capital requirements, annual distribution requirements under the REIT provisions of the Code, and such other factors as the Board of Directors may deem relevant. The Company intends to continue to operate its business in a manner that will allow it to qualify as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax requirements.
Previous wording
Net cash provided by operating activities, before net changes in operating assets and liabilities, was $1.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Net cash provided by operating activities, before net changes in operating assets and liabilities, was $2.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
Current wording
Net cash provided by operating activities, before net changes in operating assets and liabilities, was $3.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Net cash provided by operating activities, before net changes in operating assets and liabilities, was $4.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
Previous wording
Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities were primarily the result of net proceeds received from the sale of real estate, partially offset by the Company's expenditures for property improvements. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company received $13.9 million of net proceeds from the sale of Webster Commons and $2.8 million of net proceeds from the sale of Oregon Avenue, partially offset by $0.5 million of expenditures incurred for property improvements. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company incurred $2.1 million of expenditures for property improvements.
Current wording
Net cash flows provided by investing activities were primarily the result of net proceeds received from the sales of real estate, partially offset by the Company's expenditures for property improvements. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company received $13.9 million of net proceeds from the sale of Webster Commons and $2.8 million of net proceeds from the sale of Oregon Avenue, partially offset by $1.8 million of expenditures incurred for property improvements. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company received $5.7 million of net proceeds from the sale of Oakland Commons, partially offset by $5.5 million of expenditures incurred for property improvements.
Previous wording
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company repurchased $21.2 million of preferred stock, paid down borrowings of $9.2 million primarily under the October 2022 Term Loan Agreement, paid $2.1 million of preferred stock dividends and paid $0.5 million in a loan prepayment premium. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company paid $2.7 million of preferred stock dividends and paid $0.4 million of deferred financing costs, which was partially offset by $1.4 million of proceeds from the $9.5 million revolving credit agreement entered into on February 29, 2024 and $1.0 million of proceeds from the Timpany Plaza Loan Agreement.
Current wording
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company repurchased $31.8 million of preferred stock, paid down borrowings of $9.2 million primarily under the October 2022 Term Loan Agreement, paid $3.7 million of preferred stock dividends, paid $0.5 million in a loan prepayment premium and paid $0.2 million of deferred financing costs, which was partially offset by $10.0 million of proceeds received from the April 2025 Bridge Loan. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company paid $5.4 million of preferred stock dividends, paid down borrowings of $3.6 million under the $9.5 million revolving credit agreement entered into on February 29, 2024 ("Revolving Credit Agreement") and paid $0.4 million of deferred financing costs, which was partially offset by $3.6 million of proceeds received from the Revolving Credit Agreement and $1.0 million of proceeds from the Timpany Plaza Loan Agreement.
Previous wording
Fluctuations in interest rates and recent governmental tariff-related measures could significantly impact our operating portfolio and overall financial performance. Interest rate increases could result in higher incremental borrowing costs for the Company and our tenants. The duration of the Company's indebtedness and our relatively low exposure to floating rate debt have mitigated the direct impact of inflation and interest rate increases. In a low or stable interest rate environment, we may benefit from lower borrowing costs, enabling strategic investments, acquisitions, or capital returns to shareholders. Additionally, we monitor market conditions to adjust our capital allocation accordingly, maintain a disciplined financial approach and seek to optimize returns while managing exposure to interest rate volatility. The degree and pace of these changes have had and may continue to have impacts on our business. Changes in tariffs could lead to construction cost variances for the Company, additional tenant costs, which may affect rental rates, and shifts in tenant mix that may impact the Company's operating income.
Current wording
Fluctuations in interest rates and governmental tariff-related measures could significantly impact our operating portfolio and overall financial performance. Interest rate increases could result in higher incremental borrowing costs for the Company and our tenants. The duration of the Company's indebtedness and our relatively low exposure to floating rate debt have mitigated the direct impact of inflation and interest rate increases. In a low or stable interest rate environment, we may benefit from lower borrowing costs, enabling strategic investments, acquisitions, or capital returns to shareholders. Additionally, we monitor market conditions to adjust our capital allocation accordingly, maintain a disciplined financial approach and seek to optimize returns while managing exposure to interest rate volatility. The degree and pace of these changes have had and may continue to have impacts on our business. Changes in tariffs could lead to construction cost variances for the Company, additional tenant costs, which may affect rental rates, and shifts in tenant mix that may impact the Company's operating income.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
Depreciation and amortization expenses were lower primarily as a result of (1) a decrease of $0.29 million in depreciation and amortization attributable to properties that were sold in 2024 and 2025 and (2) a decrease of $0.04 million in depreciation and amortization attributable to same center properties.
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
Interest expense, netwas lower as a result of (1) a decrease of $0.06 million in interest expense due to a decrease in the overall weighted average principal debt balance, (2) a decrease of $0.05 million in amortization expense of deferred financing costs, (3) an increase of $0.01 million in interest income, partially offset by (4) an increase of $0.05 million in interest expense due to an increase in the overall weighted average interest rate.
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
Revenues were lower primarily as a result of (1) a decrease of $3.42 million in rental revenues and tenant reimbursements, net of credit adjustments on operating lease receivables, attributable to properties that were sold in 2024 and 2025, partially offset by (2) an increase of $0.56 million in rental revenues and tenant reimbursements, net of credit adjustments on operating lease receivables, attributable to same center properties and (3) an increase of $0.31 million in market lease amortization and straight line rents.
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
Property operating expenses were lower primarily as a result of (1) a decrease of $1.44 million in property operating expenses attributable to properties that were sold in 2024 and 2025, partially offset by (2) an increase of $0.01 million in property operating expenses attributable to same center properties.
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
Corporate general and administrative costs were higher primarily as a result of an increase in professional fees and payroll allocations.
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
Company believes it may partially offset the net operating income lost from the recent sales of certain properties as it seeks to enhance its financial stability, strengthen its balance sheet, optimize its capital allocation, and maximize shareholder value.