SITE Centers Corp
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Feb 28, 2025.
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FY2024 · Filed Feb 28, 2025
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Period ended 2023-12-31; filed 2024-02-23.
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-02-28.
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Item 7. 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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Curbline Spin-Off
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As of September 30, 2024, the Curbline portfolio consisted of 79 wholly-owned convenience retail assets consisting of approximately 2.7 million square feet of GLA. The separation of Curbline was completed on October 1, 2024.
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On October 1, 2024, the Company, Curbline and Curbline Properties LP (the “Operating Partnership”) entered into a Separation and Distribution Agreement (the “Separation and Distribution Agreement”), which provided for the principal transactions necessary to consummate the spin-off, including the allocation among the Company, Curbline and the Operating Partnership of the Company’s assets, liabilities and obligations attributable to periods both prior to and following the spin-off. In particular, the Separation and Distribution Agreement provided, among other things, that certain assets relating to Curbline’s business were to be transferred to the Operating Partnership or the applicable Curbline subsidiary, including equity interests of certain Company subsidiaries that held assets and liabilities related to Curbline, interests in real property, certain tangible personal property, cash and cash equivalents held in Curbline accounts (including the transfer to Curbline of unrestricted cash of $800.0 million upon consummation of the spin-off) and other assets primarily used or held primarily for use in Curbline’s business. The Separation and Distribution Agreement also provided that certain liabilities relating to Curbline’s business were to be transferred to the Operating Partnership or the applicable Curbline subsidiary, including liabilities relating to or arising out of the operation of Curbline’s business after the effective time of the spin-off and liabilities expressly allocated to Curbline or one of its subsidiaries by the Separation and Distribution Agreement or certain other agreements entered into in connection with the spin-off.
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Additionally, the Separation and Distribution Agreement contains provisions that obligate the Company to complete certain redevelopment projects at properties that are owned by Curbline. As of December 31, 2024, these redevelopment projects were estimated to cost $32.9 million to complete.
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On October 1, 2024, the Company, Curbline and the Operating Partnership also entered into a Shared Services Agreement (the “Shared Services Agreement”), which provides that, subject to the supervision of the Company’s Board of Directors and executives, the Operating Partnership or its affiliates will provide the Company (i) leadership and management services that are of a nature customarily performed by leadership and management overseeing the business and operation of a REIT similarly situated to the Company, including supervising various business functions of the Company necessary for the day-to-day management operations of the Company and its affiliates and (ii) transaction services that are of a nature customarily performed by a dedicated transactions team within an organization similarly situated to the Company, including the provision of personnel at both the leadership and operational levels necessary to ensure effective and efficient preparation, negotiation, execution and implementation of real estate transactions, as well as overseeing post-transaction activities and alignment with the Company’s strategic objectives. The Operating Partnership or its affiliates provides the Company with a Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer but the Company employs its own Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and General Counsel. The Company also provid Curbline Properties and its affiliates an option to enter into a lease agreement for office space at SITE Centers’ corporate headquarters location in Beachwood, Ohio for an initial five-year term with the right to extend the lease for up to four successive terms of five years each.
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The Shared Services Agreement also requires the Company to provide the Operating Partnership and its affiliates the services of its employees and the use or benefit of the Company’s assets, offices and other resources as may be necessary or useful to establish and operate various business functions of the Operating Partnership and its affiliates in a manner as would be established and operated for a REIT similarly situated to Curbline. The Operating Partnership has the authority to supervise the employees of the Company and its affiliates and direct and control the day-to-day activities of such employees while such employees are providing services to the Operating Partnership or its affiliates under the Shared Services Agreement.
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The Operating Partnership pays the Company a fee in the aggregate amount of 2.0% of Curbline’s Gross Revenue (as defined in the Shared Services Agreement) during the term of the Shared Services Agreement to be paid in monthly installments each month in arrears no later than the tenth calendar day of each month based upon Curbline’s Gross Revenue for the prior month. There is no separate fee paid by the Company in connection with the provision of services by the Operating Partnership or its affiliates under the Shared Services Agreement. Unless terminated earlier, the term of the Shared Services Agreement will expire on October 1, 2027. In the event of certain early terminations of the Shared Services Agreement, the Company will be obligated to pay a termination fee to the Operating Partnership equal to $2.5 million multiplied by the number of whole or partial fiscal quarters remaining in the Shared
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Services Agreement’s three-year term (or $12.0 million in the event the Company terminates the agreement for convenience on its second anniversary).
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The Company, Curbline and the Operating Partnership also entered into a tax matters agreement (the “Tax Matters Agreement”), which governs the rights, responsibilities and obligations of the parties following the spin-off with respect to various tax matters and provides for the allocation of tax-related assets, liabilities and obligations. In addition, the Company, Curbline and the Operating Partnership entered into an employee matters agreement (“the Employee Matters Agreement”), which governs the respective rights, responsibilities, and obligations of the parties following the spin-off with respect to transitioning employees, equity plans and retirement plans, health and welfare benefits, and other employment, compensation, and benefit-related matters.
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SITE Centers Strategy
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From July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, the Company generated approximately $3.1 billion of gross proceeds from sales of properties for the purpose of acquiring additional convenience properties, capitalizing Curbline and, together with proceeds from the closing and funding of the Mortgage Facility (defined below), redeeming and/or repaying all of the Company’s outstanding unsecured indebtedness and preferred shares. Going forward, the Company intends to realize value through operations and to consider various factors, including market conditions and differences between the public and private valuations of its portfolio, in evaluating whether and when to pursue additional asset sales. The timing of any additional sales may also be impacted by interim leasing, tactical redevelopment activities and other asset management initiatives intended to maximize value. As of February 28, 2025, the Company was in the beginning stages of marketing a select number of assets for sale, though no assurances can be given that such efforts will result in additional asset sales, particularly in light of the dynamic interest rate environment and capital markets conditions. The Company expects to use proceeds from any additional asset sales to repay outstanding indebtedness and make distributions to shareholders.
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The Company expects that rental income and net income will decrease in future periods as compared to corresponding prior year periods as a result of the spin-off of Curbline and the significant volume of dispositions completed in 2024. The Company expects that its future dividend policy will be influenced by operations and asset sales, though the Company’s distribution of any sale proceeds to shareholders will be subject to collateral release and repayment requirements set forth in the terms of the Company’s indebtedness and management of liquidity and overall leverage levels in connection with ongoing operations.
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Acquired a fee interest in a land parcel in Florida as well as a joint venture partner’s 80% interest in two properties in North Carolina (Meadowmont Crossing and Meadowmont Market) for $18.7 million;
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Sold 40 wholly-owned shopping centers (excluding certain retained convenience parcels), a parcel at a shopping center and two joint venture assets for an aggregate sales price of $2,325.9 million ($2,261.3 million at the Company’s share);
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Effected a reverse stock split of its common shares at a ratio of one-for-four and cancelled treasury shares not reserved for compensation plans;
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Closed and funded a $530.0 million Mortgage Facility which had an outstanding principal balance of $206.9 million as of December 31, 2024;
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Repaid in full the $200.0 million Term Loan (defined below) and terminated the Revolving Credit Facility (defined below) and recorded associated debt extinguishment costs of $0.9 million and $3.9 million, respectively;
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Repurchased $88.3 million aggregate principal amount of outstanding senior notes due in 2025, 2026 and 2027 (the “Senior Notes”) for total cash consideration including expenses of $87.1 million and recorded a gain on debt retirement of $1.0 million;
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Redeemed all remaining outstanding Senior Notes for total cash consideration including expenses of $1,223.0 million and recorded debt extinguishment costs of $6.7 million;
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Repaid a joint venture mortgage loan for DDRM Properties Joint Venture due in 2024 for $40.9 million ($8.2 million at the Company’s share) and
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Redeemed all outstanding 6.375% Class A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares and the associated depositary shares (the “Class A Preferred Shares”) for total cash consideration including expenses of $175.0 million plus accrued dividends. In connection with the redemption, the Company recorded a charge of approximately $6.2 million to net income attributable to common shareholders in the fourth quarter of 2024.
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Operating highlights for 2024 included (excluding discontinued operations and properties sold in 2024):
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Total annualized base rent per occupied square foot on a pro rata basis increased to $19.64 at December 31, 2024, as compared to $19.42 at December 31, 2023, primarily due to an increase in occupancy of small shop space and rent increases and
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Aggregate occupancy was 90.6% at December 31, 2024 on a pro rata basis compared to 89.5% at December 31, 2023. The year over year increase primarily was related to new tenant openings in excess of closings.
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An asset with impairment indicators is considered impaired when the undiscounted future cash flows are not sufficient to recover the asset’s carrying value. If an asset’s carrying value is not recoverable, an impairment loss is recognized based on the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its fair value. The Company reviews its individual real estate assets, including undeveloped land and construction in progress, and intangibles for potential impairment indicators whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Impairment indicators are primarily related to changes in estimated hold periods and significant, prolonged decreases in projected cash flows; however, other impairment indicators could occur.
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If the Company is evaluating the potential sale of an asset, the undiscounted future cash flows analysis is probability-weighted based upon management’s best estimate of the likelihood of the alternative courses of action as of the balance sheet date. Undiscounted cash flows relating to assets considered for potential sale include estimated net operating income through potential sale dates and estimates of the assets current fair value based on the best available information, which may include a direct capitalization of such net operating income, letters of intent, broker opinions of value or purchase and sale agreements under negotiation.
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Impairment indicators related to significant decreases in cash flows may be caused by declines in occupancy, projected losses on potential future sales, market factors, significant changes in projected development costs or completion dates and sustainability of development projects. For certain assets, this may require us to reevaluate the hold period required to recover the asset’s carrying value based on updated undiscounted cash flow estimates and involves reconsideration of our hold period based of our ability and intent to hold the asset. The determination of anticipated undiscounted cash flows in these situations is inherently more subjective, requiring significant estimates made by management, and considers the most likely expected course of action at the balance sheet date based on current plans, intended holding periods, estimated down-time, market rent assumptions, terminal capitalization rates and other available market information.
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There were $66.6 million of impairment charges recorded for the year ended December 31, 2024, triggered by changes in hold period assumptions. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the $2.5 million impairment charge resulted from a tenant exercising a fixed-price purchase option on their building pursuant to the lease agreement. Impairment charges are presented in Note 11, “Impairment Charges,” to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included herein.
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Related to excess cash as a result of sale proceeds maintained in money market accounts.
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In 2024, related primarily to the write off of loan costs and commitment fees and payment of debt extinguishment costs due to the termination of the Mortgage Commitment ($21.2 million), the Revolving Credit Facility ($3.9 million), redemption of the Senior Notes ($6.7 million), pay-off of the Term Loan ($0.9 million) and the release of properties from the Mortgage Facility ($10.1 million).
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(D)
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Related to the repurchase of a portion of the Senior Notes for total cash consideration, including expenses, of $87.1 million and the write-off of a fair value discount.
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Derivative mark-to-market impact related to the partial hedge on the potential interest rate impact to yield maintenance premiums on the Senior Notes. The hedge was terminated in conjunction with the redemption of the Senior Notes and the Company received a cash payment of $1.3 million in 2024.
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In 2024, primarily consists of transactions costs for abandoned deals and an adjustment to reflect the fair value of services received and provided to Curbline Properties under the Shared Services Agreement.
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The decrease in 2024 as compared to 2023 is due to the fact that 2024 results are through the spin-off date as compared to a full year in 2023 as well as $30.7 million in transactions costs related to the spin-off of Curbline Properties. The increase in 2023 as compared to 2022 was due to properties acquired during 2023 and 2022 which were included in the spin-off.
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The decrease in FFO for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the prior-year period, was primarily attributable to the impact from net property dispositions, debt extinguishment costs and transaction costs associated with the spin-off of Curbline, which are included in income from discontinued operations, partially offset by increased interest income. The decrease in Operating FFO attributable to common shareholders generally was due to the impact of net property dispositions, partially offset by increased interest income.
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Discontinued operations’ FFO adjustments are summarized as follows (in thousands):
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Current Strategy
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The overall investment, operating and financing policies of the Company, which govern a variety of activities, such as capital allocations, dividends and status as a REIT, are determined by management and the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may amend or revise the Company’s policies from time to time without a vote of the Company’s shareholders.
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The Company’s mission is to own and manage open-air shopping centers located in suburban, high household income communities. The Company strives to deliver total shareholder returns through earnings and cash flow growth, a sustainable dividend and a strong balance sheet that is well positioned through various economic cycles.
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In addition, the Company has obtained a financing commitment for a $1.1 billion mortgage facility (the “Mortgage Facility”) which is expected to close prior to the consummation of the spin-off with loan and additional asset sale proceeds expected to be used to repay all of the Company’s outstanding unsecured indebtedness.
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As of December 31, 2023, the Company had a portfolio of 65 wholly-owned convenience assets that are expected to be included in the Curbline portfolio, including properties separated or in the process of being separated from existing Company properties. The median property size within the Curbline portfolio as of December 31, 2023 was approximately 20,000 square feet with 92% of base rent generated by units less than 10,000 square feet. The Company intends to acquire additional convenience properties prior to the spin-off that will be included in the Curbline portfolio, funded through additional Company dispositions, retained cash flow and cash on hand.
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Curbline is expected to be in a net cash position at the time of its separation from the Company with cash on hand, a preferred investment in the Company, and an unsecured, undrawn line of credit. Curbline is not expected to have any debt outstanding at the time of its separation from the Company and therefore Curbline is expected to have significant capacity to utilize sources of debt capital in order to fund asset growth.
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The Company currently expects to complete the separation of Curbline on or around October 1, 2024. Following the separation of Curbline, the Company intends to realize value through operations and, depending on market conditions, the sale of additional assets. The timing of certain sales may be impacted by interim leasing, tactical redevelopment activities, and other asset management initiatives intended to maximize values.
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Acquired 12 convenience centers in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Texas and Virginia for an aggregate purchase price of $165.1 million;
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Sold 17 wholly-owned shopping centers for an aggregate gross sales price of $854.5 million;
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Sold five joint venture shopping centers for an aggregate gross sales price of $112.2 million ($22.4 million at the Company’s share);
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Closed on a five-year, $100.0 million mortgage financing for Nassau Park Pavilion (Princeton, New Jersey);
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Closed on five-year, $380.6 million ($76.1 million at the Company’s share) mortgage secured by the 10-property Dividend Trust Portfolio joint venture portfolio;
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Repurchased 1.5 million of its common shares in open market transactions at an aggregate cost of $20.0 million, or $13.43 per share (including fees);
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Declared aggregate quarterly cash dividends of $0.52 per common share in addition to a special dividend on account of significant disposition activity of $0.16 per common share paid in January 2024.
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Operating highlights for 2023 included:
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Increased annualized base rent per occupied square foot on a pro rata basis to $20.35 at December 31, 2023, as compared to $19.52 at December 31, 2022, primarily due to asset sales and was also favorably impacted by property acquisitions and leasing results and
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Aggregate occupancy was 92.0% at December 31, 2023 on a pro rata basis compared to 92.4% at December 31, 2022. The year over year decline primarily was related to the recapture of units previously leased by Bed, Bath & Beyond and the sale of properties with an average occupancy rate of 97.2%, partially offset by new leasing activity.
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Includes Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic
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On a periodic basis, management assesses whether there are any indicators that the value of real estate assets, including undeveloped land and construction in progress, and intangibles may be impaired. Impairment indicators are primarily related to a change in estimated hold periods and significant, prolonged decreases in projected cash flows; however, other impairment indicators could occur. A property’s value is impaired only if management’s estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the property are less than the carrying value of the property. The determination of undiscounted cash flows may require significant estimates by management. In management’s estimate of projected cash flows, it considers factors such as hold period, expected future operating income (loss), trends and prospects, the effects of demand, competition and other factors. If the Company is evaluating the potential sale of an asset or development alternatives, the undiscounted future cash flows analysis is probability-weighted based upon management’s best estimate of the likelihood of the alternative courses of action. Subsequent changes in estimated undiscounted cash flows arising from changes in anticipated actions could affect the determination of whether an impairment exists and whether the effects could have a material impact on the Company’s net income. To the extent an impairment has occurred, the loss will be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the estimated fair value of the property.
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There were no impairment charges recorded for the year ended December 31, 2023. Changes in (i) an asset’s expected future undiscounted cash flows due to changes in market or leasing conditions, (ii) various courses of action that may occur or (iii) estimated holding periods could result in the recognition of additional impairment charges. Impairment charges are presented in Note 12, “Impairment Charges,” to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included herein.
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In 2023, includes interest income, net of fees, of $4.4 million, derivative mark-to-market impact of $2.1 million related to the partial hedge on the potential interest rate impact to yield maintenance premiums on outstanding unsecured notes, partially offset by transaction costs and debt extinguishment costs totaling $3.3 million.
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The decrease in FFO for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the prior-year period, was primarily attributable to lower management fees and income from joint ventures and higher interest and general and administrative expenses, partially offset by base rent growth, the write-off of below-market lease intangibles and the net impact of property acquisitions. The change in Operating FFO primarily was due to the same drivers impacting FFO but excludes the impact of the separation and other charges, included within general and administrative expenses, relating to the restructuring plan initiated in May 2023, transaction costs related to the spin-off of Curbline and derivative fair value adjustments.
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Net Operating Income and Same Store Net Operating Income
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Definition and Basis of Presentation
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The Company uses NOI, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as a supplemental performance measure. NOI is calculated as property revenues less property-related expenses. The Company believes NOI provides useful information to investors regarding the Company’s financial condition and results of operations because it reflects only those income and expense items that are incurred at the property level and, when compared across periods, reflects the impact on operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, operating costs and acquisition and disposition activity on an unleveraged basis.
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The Company also presents NOI information on a same store basis, or Same Store Net Operating Income (“SSNOI”). The Company defines SSNOI as property revenues less property-related expenses, which exclude straight-line rental income (including reimbursements) and expenses, lease termination income, management fee expense, fair market value of leases and expense recovery adjustments. SSNOI includes assets owned in comparable periods (15 months for prior period comparisons). In addition, SSNOI is presented including activity associated with redevelopment. SSNOI excludes all non-property and corporate level revenue and expenses. Other real estate companies may calculate NOI and SSNOI in a different manner. The Company believes SSNOI at its effective ownership interest provides investors with additional information regarding the operating performance of comparable assets because it excludes certain non-cash and non-comparable items as noted above. SSNOI is frequently used by the real estate industry, as well as securities analysts, investors and other interested parties, to evaluate the performance of REITs.
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Reconciliation Presentation
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The Company’s reconciliation of net income computed in accordance with GAAP to NOI and SSNOI for the Company at 100% and at its effective ownership interest of the assets is as follows (in thousands):
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The SSNOI increase for the full year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the prior-year period, was primarily attributable to minimum rent increases related to rent steps, favorable net recoveries, percentage, overage and ancillary rents offset by increases in uncollectible revenues.
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The Company periodically evaluates opportunities to issue and sell additional debt or equity securities, obtain credit facilities from lenders or repurchase or refinance long-term debt as part of its overall strategy to further strengthen its financial position. The Company remains committed to monitoring liquidity and the duration of its indebtedness and to maintaining prudent leverage levels in an effort to manage its overall risk profile.
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The Company has historically accessed capital sources through both the public and private markets. Acquisitions and redevelopments are generally financed through cash provided from operating activities, the Revolving Credit Facility, mortgages assumed, secured debt, unsecured debt, common and preferred equity offerings, joint venture capital and asset sales. Total consolidated debt outstanding was $1.6 billion at December 31, 2023, as compared to $1.7 billion at December 31, 2022.
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At December 31, 2023, the Company had an unrestricted cash balance of $552.0 million and a restricted cash balance of $17.1 million primarily related to asset sale proceeds available to fund future qualifying acquisitions as part of a forward like-kind exchange transaction. The Company has availability under its Revolving Credit Facility of $950.0 million (subject to satisfaction of applicable borrowing conditions). The Company has addressed all of its consolidated debt maturing in 2024. In 2025, the Company has $457.1 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes and $25.7 million of consolidated mortgage debt maturing. The Company’s unconsolidated joint ventures have $39.1 million of mortgage debt at the Company’s share maturing in 2024. As of December 31, 2023, the Company anticipates that it has approximately $9 million to be incurred on its pipeline of identified redevelopment projects. The Company declared aggregate common share dividends of $0.68 per share in 2023, including a special cash dividend of $0.16 per share paid in January 2024, and declared a dividend of $0.13 per share in the first quarter of 2024 payable in April 2024. The Company believes it has sufficient liquidity to operate its business at this time. At December 31, 2023, the Company had no borrowings outstanding on the Revolving Credit Facility. In May 2023, the Company repaid $87.2 million of senior notes due 2023 and in November 2023, the Company repaid $65.6 million of senior notes due 2024.
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The Company maintains an unsecured revolving credit facility with a syndicate of financial institutions and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) that provides for borrowings of up to $950 million, which limit may be increased to $1.45 billion provided that existing or new lenders agree to provide incremental commitments and subject to other conditions precedent. The Revolving Credit Facility matures in June 2026 subject to two six-month options to extend the maturity to June 2027 at the Company’s option (subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions). The Company’s borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at variable rates at the Company’s election, based on either (i) the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) rate plus a 10-basis point credit spread adjustment plus an applicable margin (0.85% at December 31, 2023), or (ii) the alternative base rate plus an applicable margin (0.0% at December 31, 2023). The Revolving Credit Facility also provides for an annual facility fee, which was 20 basis points on the entire facility at December 31, 2023. The applicable margins and facility fee vary depending on the Company’s long-term senior unsecured debt ratings from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”), S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”) and Fitch Investor Services Inc. (“Fitch”) (or their respective successors). The Revolving Credit Facility also features a sustainability-linked pricing component whereby the applicable interest rate margin can be adjusted by one or two basis points if the Company meets certain sustainability performance targets.
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The Revolving Credit Facility, the Term Loan and the indentures under which the Company’s senior and subordinated unsecured indebtedness is, or may be, issued contain certain financial and operating covenants including, among other things, leverage ratios and debt service coverage and fixed-charge coverage ratios, as well as limitations on the Company’s ability to incur secured and unsecured indebtedness, sell all or substantially all of the Company’s assets and engage in certain mergers and acquisitions. The Revolving Credit Facility, the Term Loan and the indentures also contain customary default provisions including the failure to make timely payments of principal and interest payable thereunder, the failure to comply with the financial and operating covenants and the failure of the Company or its majority-owned subsidiaries (i.e., entities in which the Company has a greater than 50% interest) to pay, when due, certain indebtedness in excess of certain thresholds beyond applicable grace and cure periods. In the event the Company’s lenders or note holders declare a default, as defined in the applicable agreements governing the debt, the Company may be unable to obtain further funding, and/or an acceleration of any outstanding borrowings may occur. As of December 31, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all of its financial covenants in the agreements governing its debt. Although the Company believes it will continue to operate in compliance with these covenants, if the Company were to violate these covenants, the Company may be subject to higher finance costs and fees or accelerated maturities.
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Mortgage Financing Commitment
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In October 2023, in preparation for the expected spin-off of the Company’s convenience properties, the Company obtained a commitment (the “Commitment”) from affiliates of Apollo, including Atlas SP Partners, L.P., to provide a $1.1 billion mortgage facility to be secured by approximately 40 of the Company’s retail properties (the “Mortgage Facility”). The Company may proceed to close and draw all or a portion of the Mortgage Facility on any date prior to October 25, 2024, subject to the satisfaction of various closing conditions set forth in the Commitment, including debt yield and loan-to-value thresholds, the lender’s receipt of acceptable third party reports and satisfaction of other customary closing requirements. To the extent that any of the collateral properties are sold prior to the closing of the Mortgage Facility, the amount available under the Commitment will be reduced. The Company currently expects to close and draw on the Mortgage Facility prior to the spin-off of Curbline, and to use loan and additional asset sale proceeds to redeem and/or repay all of its outstanding unsecured indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.
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As set forth in the Commitment, the Mortgage Facility will mature on the second anniversary of the closing date subject to a one-year extension option at the Company’s election and subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions at the time of the extension. Following closing, the Company will be able to effectuate the release of properties serving as collateral for the Mortgage Facility by making a principal prepayment based on the amount of the loan allocated to such property.
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The Company paid upfront commitment and structuring fees to the lender and its affiliates and will also pay the lender fees during the unfunded commitment period based on the committed loan amount (as such amount may be reduced from time to time by the Company) and a closing fee based on the amount of the loan funded at closing. The Company is not obligated to close or draw on the Mortgage Facility and no assurances can be given that the Company will satisfy the conditions to close the Mortgage Facility or that the Mortgage Facility will close on the terms set forth in the Commitment or at all.
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As discussed above, the Company is committed to maintaining prudent leverage levels and may utilize proceeds from financings or the sale of properties or other investments to repay debt. These sources of funds could be affected by various risks and uncertainties. No assurance can be provided that the Company’s debt obligations will be refinanced or repaid as currently anticipated. See Item 1A. Risk Factors.
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The Company continually evaluates its debt maturities and, based on management’s assessment, believes it has viable financing and refinancing alternatives (including the Mortgage Facility). The Company has sought to manage its debt maturities, increase liquidity, maintain prudent leverage levels and improve the Company’s credit profile with a focus of lowering the Company’s balance sheet risk and cost of capital.
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The Company is a self-administered and self-managed Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) in the business of owning, leasing, acquiring, redeveloping, developing and managing shopping centers. As of December 31, 2023, the Company’s portfolio consisted of 114 shopping centers (including 13 shopping centers owned through unconsolidated joint ventures). At December 31, 2023, the Company owned 22.6 million square feet of gross leasable area (“GLA”) through all its properties (wholly-owned and joint venture). At December 31, 2023, the aggregate occupancy of the Company’s operating shopping center portfolio was 92.0% on a pro rata basis, and the average annualized base rent per occupied square foot was $20.35 on a pro rata basis.
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The Company is a self-administered and self-managed Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) in the business of owning, leasing, acquiring, redeveloping and managing shopping centers. As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s portfolio consisted of 33 shopping centers (including 11 shopping centers owned through unconsolidated joint ventures). At December 31, 2024, the Company owned 8.8 million square feet of gross leasable area (“GLA”) through all its properties (wholly-owned and joint venture). At December 31, 2024, the aggregate occupancy of the Company’s operating shopping center portfolio was 90.6% on a pro rata basis, and the average annualized base rent per occupied square foot was $19.64 on a pro rata basis. In addition, at December 31, 2024, the Company owns two adjacent office buildings located in Beachwood, Ohio, totaling approximately 339,000 square feet of GLA, a portion of which buildings currently serve as the Company’s headquarters.
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In October 2023, the Company announced a plan to spin off its convenience assets into a separate, publicly traded REIT to be named Curbline Properties Corp. (“Curbline”) in recognition of the distinct characteristics and opportunities within the Company’s unanchored and grocery and power center portfolios. Convenience properties are positioned on the curbline of well-trafficked intersections, offering enhanced access and visibility relative to other retail property types. The properties generally consist of a ubiquitous row of primarily small-shop units along with dedicated parking leased to a diversified mixture of national and local service and restaurant tenants that cater to daily convenience trips from the growing suburban population. The property type’s site plan and depth of leasing prospects generally reduce operating capital expenditures and provide significant tenant diversification.
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In October 2023, the Company announced a plan to spin off a portfolio of convenience retail assets into a separate, publicly traded company to be named Curbline Properties Corp. (“Curbline” or “Curbline Properties”) in recognition of the distinct characteristics and opportunities within the Company’s unanchored and grocery, lifestyle and power center portfolios. Convenience properties are generally positioned on the curbline of well-trafficked intersections and major vehicular corridors, offering enhanced access and visibility along with dedicated parking and often include drive-thru units. Convenience properties generally consist of a homogeneous row of primarily small-shop units leased to a diversified mixture of national and local service and restaurant tenants that cater to daily convenience trips from the growing suburban population.
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Growth opportunities within the Company’s portfolio include rental rate increases, continued lease-up of the portfolio, rent commencement with respect to recently executed leases and the adaptation of existing site plans and square footage to generate higher blended rental rates and operating cash flows.
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Growth opportunities within the Company’s portfolio include rental rate increases, continued lease-up of the portfolio, and rent commencement with respect to recently executed leases.
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Transaction and investment highlights during 2023 include the following:
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Transaction and investment highlights during 2024, in addition to the Curbline spin-off, include the following:
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The Company believes the strong leasing volumes are attributable to the concentration of the Company’s portfolio in suburban, high household income communities and to national tenants’ strong financial positions and increasing emphasis and reliance on physical store locations.
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The Company believes the strong leased and commencement rates of its portfolio is attributable to national tenants’ strong financial positions and increasing emphasis and reliance on physical store locations and the concentration of the Company’s portfolio in primarily suburban, high household income communities which have witnessed significant population growth, changes in remote work and work-from-home trends, and limited new construction of competing retail properties.
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Signed new leases and renewals for approximately 3.3 million square feet of GLA, which included 0.6 million square feet of new leasing volume, both on a pro rata basis;
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Signed new leases and renewals for approximately 0.7 million square feet of GLA on a pro rata basis;
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Achieved new cash lease spreads of 29.5% and renewal spreads of 6.5% at the Company’s pro rata share;
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Achieved blended lease spreads of 7.8% at the Company’s pro rata share;
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The Company continued to see demand from a broad range of tenants for its space in 2023, particularly as large national retailers launched new brand concepts and further incorporated omni-channel strategies leveraging brick and mortar infrastructure to fulfill online purchases and drive incremental business. Although certain retailers announced bankruptcies and/or store closures in 2023, other retailers, specifically those in the value and convenience category, continue to expand their store fleets and launch new concepts. As a result, the Company believes that its prospects to backfill spaces vacated by bankrupt or non-renewing tenants are generally good, though such re-tenanting efforts will likely require additional capital expenditures and opportunities to lease any vacant theater spaces may be more limited. Many of the Company’s largest tenants, including TJX Companies, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Ross and Burlington, remain well positioned with access to capital and have outperformed other retail categories on a relative basis.
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The Company continued to see strong renewals for its space in 2024 from a combination of both national and local retailers. Although certain retailers announced bankruptcies and/or store closures in 2024 other retailers, specifically those in the value and convenience category, continue to expand their store fleets and launch new concepts. As a result, the Company believes that its prospects to backfill spaces vacated by bankrupt or non-renewing tenants are generally good, though such re-tenanting efforts will likely require additional capital expenditures and opportunities to lease any vacant theater spaces that may arise may be more limited. Many of the Company’s largest tenants, including TJX Companies, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Ross and Burlington, remain well positioned with access to capital and have outperformed other retail categories on a relative basis.
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The Company leased approximately 3.6 million square feet (3.3 million square feet at the Company’s share) of GLA in 2023 in its wholly-owned and joint venture portfolios, composed of 112 new leases and 327 renewals, for a total of 439 leases executed in 2023. At December 31, 2023, the Company had 205 leases expiring in 2024 with an average base rent per square foot of $18.35 on a pro rata basis. For the comparable leases executed in 2023, at the Company’s interest, the Company generated positive cash leasing spreads of 29.5% for new leases and 6.5% for renewals, or 9.0% on a blended basis. Cash leasing spreads are a key metric in real estate, representing the percentage increase of the tenant’s annual base rent in the first year of the newly executed or renewal lease, over the annual base rent applicable to the final year of the previous lease term, though leasing spreads exclude consideration of the amount of capital expended in connection with new leasing activity and exclude properties in redevelopment. The Company’s cash leasing spread calculation includes only those deals that were executed within one year of the date the prior tenant vacated, in addition to other factors that limit comparability, and as a result, is a good benchmark to compare the average annualized base rent of expiring leases with the comparable executed market rental rates.
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The Company leased approximately 1.3 million square feet (0.7 million square feet at the Company’s share) of GLA in 2024 in its wholly-owned and joint venture portfolios, composed of 19 new leases and 90 renewals, for a total of 109 leases executed in 2024. At December 31, 2024, the Company had 68 leases expiring in 2025 with an average base rent per square foot of $23.46 on a pro rata basis. For the comparable leases executed in 2024, at the Company’s interest, the Company generated positive cash leasing spreads of 14.2% for new leases and 7.4% for renewals, or 7.8% on a blended basis. Cash leasing spreads are a key metric in real estate, representing the percentage increase of the tenant’s annual base rent in the first year of the newly executed or renewal lease, over the annual base rent applicable to the final year of the previous lease term, though leasing spreads exclude consideration of the amount of capital expended in connection with new leasing activity and exclude properties in redevelopment. The Company’s cash leasing spread calculation includes only those deals that were executed within one year of the date the prior tenant vacated, in addition to other factors that limit comparability, and as a result, is a good benchmark to compare the average annualized base rent of expiring leases with the comparable executed market rental rates.
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For new leases executed during 2023, the Company expended a weighted-average cost of tenant improvements and lease commissions estimated at $4.90 per rentable square foot, on a pro rata basis, over the lease term, as compared to $7.42 per rentable square foot in 2022. The Company generally does not expend a significant amount of capital on lease renewals.
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For new leases executed during 2024, the Company expended a weighted-average cost of tenant improvements and lease commissions estimated at $6.85 per rentable square foot, on a pro rata basis, over the lease term, as compared to $4.74 per rentable square foot in 2023. The Company generally does not expend a significant amount of capital on lease renewals.
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For the year ended December 31, 2023, the increase in net income attributable to common shareholders, as compared to the prior year, primarily was attributable to higher gain on asset sales. The decrease in FFO and Operating FFO attributable to common shareholders generally was due to the impact of property sales and lower management fees from joint ventures partially offset by property Net Operating Income (“NOI”) growth and the impact of property acquisitions.
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For the year ended December 31, 2024, the increase in net income attributable to common shareholders, as compared to the prior year, was primarily the result of higher gains on dispositions of real estate and an increase in interest income, partially offset by the impact of net property dispositions, the write-off of fees related to the Mortgage Commitment (defined below), debt extinguishment costs, and impairment charges. The decrease in Funds from Operations (“FFO”) attributable to common shareholders was primarily the result of the impact of net property dispositions and debt extinguishment costs, partially offset by increased interest income. The decrease in Operating FFO attributable to common shareholders generally was due to the impact of net property dispositions, partially offset by increased interest income.
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The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of the Company and all subsidiaries where the Company has financial or operating control. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions in certain circumstances that affect amounts reported in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and related notes. In preparing these financial statements, management has used available information, including the Company’s history, industry standards and the current economic environment, among other factors, in forming its estimates and judgments of certain amounts included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements, giving due consideration to materiality. It is possible that the ultimate outcome as anticipated by management in formulating its estimates inherent in these financial statements might not materialize. Application of the critical accounting policies described below involves the exercise of judgment and the use of assumptions as to future uncertainties. Accordingly, actual results could differ from these estimates. In addition, other companies may use different estimates that may affect the comparability of the Company’s results of operations to those of companies in similar businesses.
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The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of the Company and all subsidiaries where the Company has financial or operating control. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions in certain circumstances that affect amounts reported in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and related notes. In preparing these financial statements, management has used available information, including the Company’s history, industry standards and the current economic environment, among other factors, in forming its estimates and judgments of certain amounts included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements, giving due consideration to materiality. It is possible that the ultimate outcome as anticipated by management in formulating its estimates inherent in these financial statements might not materialize. Application of the critical accounting policies described below involves the exercise of judgment and the use of assumptions as to future uncertainties. Accordingly, actual results could differ from these estimates. In addition, other companies may use different estimates that may affect the comparability of the Company’s results of operations to those of companies in similar businesses.
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The Company is required to periodically assess for impairment the value of its consolidated real estate assets. The fair value of real estate investments used in the Company’s impairment calculations is estimated based on the price that would be received for the sale of an asset in an orderly transaction between marketplace participants at the measurement date. Real estate assets without a public market are valued based on assumptions made and valuation techniques used by the Company. The availability of observable transaction data and inputs can make it more difficult and/or subjective to determine the fair value of such real estate assets. As a result, amounts ultimately realized by the Company from real estate assets sold may differ from the fair values presented, and the differences could be material.
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The fair value of real estate investments used in the Company’s impairment calculations is estimated based on the price that would be received for the sale of an asset in an orderly transaction between marketplace participants at the measurement date. Real estate assets without a public market are valued based on assumptions made and valuation techniques used by the Company. The availability of observable transaction data and inputs can make it more difficult and/or subjective to determine the fair value of such real estate assets. As a result, amounts ultimately realized by the Company from real estate assets sold may differ from the fair values presented, and the differences could be material.
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The valuation of real estate assets for impairment is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including the income capitalization approach or discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each asset considering prevailing market capitalization rates, analysis of recent comparable sales transactions, actual sales negotiations, bona fide purchase offers received from third parties and/or consideration of the amount that currently would be required to replace the asset, as adjusted for obsolescence. In general, the Company utilizes a valuation technique that is based on the characteristics of the specific asset when measuring fair value of an investment. However, a single valuation technique is generally used for the Company’s property type. The significant assumptions include the capitalization rate used in the income capitalization valuation, as well as the projected property net operating income. Valuation of real estate assets is calculated based on market conditions and assumptions made by management at the measurement date, which may differ materially from actual results if market conditions or the underlying assumptions change.
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The valuation of real estate assets for impairment is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including the income capitalization approach or discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each asset considering prevailing market capitalization rates, analysis of recent comparable sales transactions, actual sales negotiations, bona fide purchase offers received from third parties and/or consideration of the amount that currently would be required to replace the asset, as adjusted for obsolescence. In general, the Company utilizes a valuation technique that is based on the characteristics of the specific asset when measuring fair value of an investment. However, a single valuation technique is generally used for the Company’s property type. The significant assumptions include market rental rates, estimated down-time and capitalization rates used in the income capitalization valuation, as well as the projected property net operating income. Valuation of real estate assets is calculated based on market conditions and assumptions made by management at the measurement date, which may differ materially from actual results if market conditions or the underlying assumptions change.
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For the comparison of the Company’s 2023 performance to 2022 presented below, consolidated shopping center properties owned as of January 1, 2022, are referred to herein as the “Comparable Portfolio Properties.” The discussion of the Company’s 2022 performance compared to 2021 performance is set forth in “—Comparison of 2022 and 2021 Results of Operations” included in Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Part II of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
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The spin-off of Curbline Properties in October 2024 represented a strategic shift in the Company’s business and, as such, the Curbline properties are reflected in the financial results as discontinued operations for all periods presented. For the comparison of the Company’s 2024 performance to 2023 and comparison of the Company’s 2023 performance to 2022 presented below, consolidated shopping center properties owned as of January 1, 2023 and January 1, 2022, respectively, are referred to herein as the “Comparable Portfolio Properties.”
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The increase within the Comparable Portfolio Properties includes the write-off of approximately $8.4 million of below-market lease intangibles due to the early termination of tenant leases.
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The increase within the Comparable Portfolio Properties for 2023 as compared to 2022 includes the write-off of approximately $8.4 million of below-market lease intangibles due to the early termination of tenant leases.
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At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company owned 101 wholly-owned properties as of each balance sheet date that had an aggregate occupancy rate of 92.1% and 92.6%, respectively, and an average annualized base rent per occupied square foot of $20.46 and $19.61, respectively.
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The increase in Comparable Property Portfolio is due to higher occupancy and annualized base rent per occupied square foot. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Comparable Properties consisted of 22 wholly-owned properties as of each balance sheet date that had an aggregate occupancy rate of 90.6% and 89.5% and an average annualized base rent per occupied square foot of $19.81 and $19.63, respectively.
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Recoveries from tenants were approximately 81.4% and 78.6% of operating expenses and real estate taxes for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The increase in the recovery percentage primarily was due to a combination of transactional activity and a decrease in non-recoverable landlord expenses.
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Recoveries from tenants were approximately 73.5% and 78.7% of operating expenses and real estate taxes for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The decrease in the recovery percentage primarily was due to a combination of transactional activity and the mix of properties sold.
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(B) Fee and Other Income was primarily earned from the Company’s unconsolidated joint ventures. The decrease primarily relates to lower fee revenue from joint ventures as a result of asset sales. The components of Fee and Other Income are presented in Note 1, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Fee and Other Income,” to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included herein. Decreases in the number of assets under management will impact the amount of revenue recorded in future periods. The Company’s joint venture partners may also elect to terminate their joint venture arrangements with the Company in connection with a change in investment strategy or otherwise. See “— Sources and Uses of Capital” included elsewhere herein.
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(B) Fee and Other Income was primarily earned from the Company’s unconsolidated joint ventures and Curbline Properties. The decrease primarily relates to lower fee revenue from joint ventures as a result of asset sales. The components of Fee and Other Income are presented in Note 1, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies—Fee and Other Income,” to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included herein. Decreases in the number of assets under management will impact the amount of revenue recorded in future periods. The Company’s joint venture partners may also elect to terminate their joint venture arrangements with the Company in connection with a change in investment strategy or otherwise. See “— Sources and Uses of Capital” included elsewhere herein.
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The increase in depreciation for the Comparable Portfolio Properties was primarily due to the acceleration of depreciation related to terminations and write-off of intangibles.
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The decrease in depreciation for the Comparable Portfolio Properties in 2024 vs. 2023 was primarily due to the impact of acceleration of depreciation related to terminations and write-off of intangibles in 2023.
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General and administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, were approximately 7.9% and 6.8% of total revenues (excluding uncollectible revenue), respectively, including total revenues of unconsolidated joint ventures and managed properties for the comparable periods. The increase is primarily attributable to a May 2023 restructuring plan, which included a voluntary retirement offer and other costs to align the Company’s cost structure and technology platform with current and future expected operations and resulted in charges to general and administrative costs of $5.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. For the year ended December 31, 2023, general and administrative expenses of $50.9 million, less the separation charges and other costs of $5.0 million, were approximately 7.2% of total revenues. The Company continues to expense certain internal leasing salaries, legal salaries and related expenses associated with leasing and re-leasing of existing space.
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General and administrative expenses for 2023 included costs related to a May 2023 restructuring plan, which included a voluntary retirement offer and other costs to align the Company’s cost structure and technology platform with current and future expected operations and resulted in charges to general and administrative costs of $5.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The Company continues to expense certain internal leasing salaries, legal salaries and related expenses associated with leasing and re-leasing of existing space.
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The Company’s overall balance sheet strategy is to continue to maintain substantial liquidity and prudent leverage levels. The weighted-average interest rate (based on contractual rates and excluding fair market value of adjustments and debt issuance costs) was 4.3% and 4.1% at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. At December 31, 2023, the weighted-average maturity (without extensions) was 2.5 years. Interest costs capitalized in conjunction with redevelopment projects were $1.2 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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In 2024, the Company simplified its debt structure. As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s consolidated indebtedness consisted of two outstanding mortgages (the Mortgage Facility and a mortgage loan encumbering Nassau Park Pavilion) with an aggregate outstanding balance of $306.8 million, a weighted-average interest rate (based on contractual rates excluding amortization of debt issuance costs) of 6.9% and a weighted-average maturity (prior to exercise of applicable extension options) of 2.4 years. The weighted-average interest rate (based on contractual rates and excluding amortization of debt issuance costs) was 4.3% and 4.1% at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. At December 31, 2023, the weighted-average maturity (without extensions) was 2.5 years. Interest costs capitalized in conjunction with redevelopment projects were $0.6 million, $1.2 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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The 2023 results include gains recorded on the sale of assets offset by the reduction of income as a result of asset sales closed in 2023 and 2022. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had an economic investment in unconsolidated joint ventures which owned 13 and 18 shopping center properties, respectively. Joint venture property sales could significantly impact the amount of income or loss recognized in future periods. See Note 3, “Investments in and Advances to Joint Ventures,” in the Company’s consolidated financial statements included herein.
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The reduction in income is the result of gains recognized in 2023 from joint venture asset sales. At December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 the Company had an economic investment in unconsolidated joint ventures which owned 11, 13 and 18 shopping center properties, respectively. Joint venture property sales could significantly impact the amount of income or loss recognized in future periods. See Note 3, “Investments in and Advances to Joint Ventures,” in the Company’s consolidated financial statements included herein.
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In 2023, the Company recorded a gain related to additional proceeds received related to an unconsolidated joint venture that sold its sole asset, a parcel of undeveloped land in Richmond Hill, Ontario, which was considered contingent at the time of the sale. In 2022, the Company recorded a $3.3 million gain from the acquisition of its joint venture partner’s 80% equity interest in an asset (Casselberry Commons) owned by the DDRM Joint Venture, a $16.8 million gain from the sale of its 20% interest in the SAU Joint Venture to its partner and a $25.4 million gain from the sale of its 50% interest in Lennox Town Center to its partner.
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In 2024, the Company acquired its partner’s 80% interest in one asset previously owned by DDRM Properties Joint Venture (Meadowmont Village, Chapel Hill, North Carolina) for $35.4 million and stepped up its 20% interest due to change in control. In 2023, the Company recorded a gain related to additional proceeds received related to an unconsolidated joint venture that sold its sole asset, a parcel of undeveloped land in Richmond Hill, Ontario, which was considered contingent at the time of the sale. In 2022, the Company recorded a $3.3 million gain from the acquisition of its joint venture partner’s 80% equity in an asset (Casselberry Commons) owned by the DDRM Joint Venture, a $16.8 million gain from the sale of its 20% interest in the SAU Joint Venture to its partner and a $25.4 million gain from the sale of its 50% interest in Lennox Town Center to its partner.
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The Company sold 17 wholly-owned shopping centers in 2023 and five wholly-owned shopping centers and land parcels in 2022. See “— Sources and Uses of Capital” included elsewhere herein.
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The Company sold 40 and 17 wholly-owned shopping centers (excluding certain convenience parcels that were retained and later included in the spin-off of Curbline Properties) in 2024 and 2023, respectively. In addition, one land parcel was also sold in 2024. Five wholly-owned shopping centers and land parcels were sold in 2022. See “— Sources and Uses of Capital” included elsewhere herein.
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The increase in net income attributable to SITE Centers, as compared to the prior-year period, was primarily attributable to the gain recorded from wholly-owned asset sales. Additionally, the 2023 results were also impacted by lower joint venture management fees, higher interest expense, higher depreciation expense and separation and charges included within general and administrative expenses, relating to the restructuring plan initiated in May 2023, partially offset by base rent growth, the write-off of below-market lease intangibles and the net impact of property acquisitions.
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The increase in net income in 2024 attributable to SITE Centers, as compared to the prior-year period, was primarily attributable to the higher gain on disposition of real estate recognized in 2024 and interest income partially offset by impairment charges, debt extinguishment costs and the net impact of property sales. The increase in net income attributable to SITE Centers in 2023, as compared to the prior-year period was primarily attributable to the higher gain on disposition of real estate recognized in 2023, base rent growth, the write-off of below market lease intangibles and the net impact of property acquisitions, partially offset by lower joint venture management fees, higher interest expense, higher depreciation expense and separation and charges included within general and administrative expenses related to the restructuring plan initiated in May 2023.
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The Company believes that Funds from Operations (“FFO”) and Operating FFO, both non-GAAP financial measures, provide additional and useful means to assess the financial performance of REITs. FFO and Operating FFO are frequently used by the real estate industry, as well as securities analysts, investors and other interested parties, to evaluate the performance of REITs. The Company also believes that FFO and Operating FFO more appropriately measure the core operations of the Company and provide benchmarks to its peer group.
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The Company believes that FFO and Operating FFO, both non-GAAP financial measures, provide additional and useful means to assess the financial performance of REITs. FFO and Operating FFO are frequently used by the real estate industry, as well as securities analysts, investors and other interested parties, to evaluate the performance of REITs. The Company also believes that FFO and Operating FFO more appropriately measure the core operations of the Company and provide benchmarks to its peer group.
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The Company believes that certain charges, income and gains recorded in its operating results are not comparable or reflective of its core operating performance. Operating FFO is useful to investors as the Company removes non-comparable charges, income and gains to analyze the results of its operations and assess performance of the core operating real estate portfolio. As a result, the Company also computes Operating FFO and discusses it with the users of its financial statements, in addition to other measures such as net income (loss) determined in accordance with GAAP and FFO. Operating FFO is generally defined and calculated by the Company as FFO excluding certain charges, income and gains that management believes are not comparable and indicative of the results of the Company’s operating real estate portfolio. Such adjustments include write-off of preferred share original issuance costs, gains/losses on the early extinguishment of debt, certain transaction fee income, transaction costs and other restructuring type costs, including employee separation costs. The disclosure of these adjustments is regularly requested by users of the Company’s financial statements.
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The Company believes that certain charges, income and gains recorded in its operating results are not comparable or reflective of its core operating performance. Operating FFO is useful to investors as the Company removes non-comparable charges, income and gains to analyze the results of its operations and assess performance of the core operating real estate portfolio. As a result, the Company also computes Operating FFO and discusses it with the users of its financial statements, in addition to other measures such as net income (loss) determined in accordance with GAAP and FFO. Operating FFO is generally defined and calculated by the Company as FFO excluding certain charges, income and gains/losses that management believes are not comparable and indicative of the results of the Company’s operating real estate portfolio. Such adjustments include write-off of preferred share original issuance costs, gains/losses on the early extinguishment of debt, certain transaction fee income, transaction costs and other restructuring type costs, including employee separation costs. The disclosure of these adjustments is regularly requested by users of the Company’s financial statements.
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The adjustment for these charges, income and gains may not be comparable to how other REITs or real estate companies calculate their results of operations, and the Company’s calculation of Operating FFO differs from NAREIT’s definition of FFO. Additionally, the Company provides no assurances that these charges, income and gains are non-recurring. These charges, income and gains could be reasonably expected to recur in future results of operations.
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The adjustment for these charges, income and gains may not be comparable to how other REITs or real estate companies calculate their results of operations, and the Company’s calculation of Operating FFO differs from NAREIT’s definition of FFO.
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At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had an economic investment in unconsolidated joint ventures which owned 13 and 18 shopping center properties, respectively. These joint ventures represent the investments in which the Company recorded its share of equity in net income or loss and, accordingly, FFO and Operating FFO.
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At December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company had an economic investment in unconsolidated joint ventures which owned 11 and 13 shopping center properties, respectively. These joint ventures represent the investments in which the Company recorded its share of equity in net income or loss and, accordingly, FFO and Operating FFO.
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The Company’s consolidated and unconsolidated debt obligations generally require monthly or semi-annual payments of principal and/or interest over the term of the obligation. While the Company currently believes it has several viable sources to obtain capital and fund its business, including capacity under its Revolving Credit Facility (as defined below), no assurance can be provided that these obligations will be refinanced or repaid as currently anticipated. Any new debt financings may also entail higher rates of interest than the indebtedness being refinanced, which could have an adverse effect on the Company’s operations.
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The Company’s consolidated and unconsolidated debt obligations generally require monthly payments of principal and/or interest over the term of the obligation. While the Company currently believes it has several options to obtain capital and fund its business, no assurance can be provided that these obligations will be refinanced or repaid as currently anticipated. Any new debt financings may also entail higher rates of interest than the indebtedness being refinanced, which could have an adverse effect on the Company’s operations.
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Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan
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Termination of Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan
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The Company also maintains a $200 million unsecured term loan with a syndicate of financial institutions and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent (the “Term Loan”), that bears interest at variable rates, based on the Company's long-term senior unsecured debt ratings, equal to (i) the SOFR rate plus a 10-basis point credit spread adjustment plus an applicable margin (0.95% at December 31, 2023) or (ii) the alternative base rate plus an applicable margin (0.0% at December 31, 2023). The applicable margins vary depending on the Company’s long-term senior unsecured debt ratings from Moody’s, S&P and Fitch (or their respective successors). In August 2022, the Company swapped the portion of the Term Loan's interest rate calculated by reference to the variable SOFR rate to a fixed rate of 2.75% per annum. The Term Loan matures in June 2027. The Company may increase the principal amount of the Term Loan in the future to up to $800 million in the aggregate provided that existing or new lenders are identified to provide additional loan commitments subject to other customary conditions precedent. The Term Loan also features a sustainability-linked pricing component whereby the applicable interest rate margin can be adjusted by one to two basis points if the Company meets certain sustainability performance targets. The covenants governing the Term Loan are substantially identical to those governing the Revolving Credit Facility.
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On August 15, 2024, the Company also repaid in full all outstanding amounts under its unsecured term loan with a syndicate of financial institutions and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent (the “Term Loan”). At the time of the repayment, the principal amount of the Term Loan was approximately $200.0 million.
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The outstanding indebtedness of the Company’s unconsolidated joint ventures at December 31, 2023, which matures in the subsequent 14-month period (i.e., through February 28, 2025), is as follows (in millions):
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The outstanding indebtedness of the Company’s unconsolidated joint ventures at December 31, 2024, which matures in the subsequent 14-month period (i.e., through February 28, 2026), is $61.2 million or $30.4 million at the Company’s share which is expected to be extended in accordance with the loan documents.
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Investing Activities: Cash from investing activities increased by $727.5 million primarily due to the following:
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Investing Activities: Cash from investing activities increased by $1.3 billion primarily due to the following:
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Decrease in real estate assets acquired, developed and improved of $177.1 million;
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Increase in real estate assets acquired, developed and improved of $12.1 million;
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Increase in proceeds from disposition of real estate of $619.9 million;
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Increase in proceeds from disposition of real estate and joint ventures of $1.3 billion and
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Decrease in distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures of $30.6 million;
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Decrease in distributions from unconsolidated joint venture of $8.0 million.
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Financing Activities: Cash used for financing activities increased by $138.9 million primarily due to the following:
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Financing Activities: Cash used for financing activities increased by $2.2 billion primarily due to the following:
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The Company satisfied its REIT requirement of distributing at least 90% of ordinary taxable income with declared common and preferred share cash dividends of $154.1 million in 2023, as compared to $122.3 million of cash dividends paid in 2022. Because actual distributions were greater than 100% of taxable income, federal income taxes were not incurred by the Company in 2023.
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The Company satisfied its REIT requirement of distributing at least 90% of ordinary taxable income with declared common and preferred share cash dividends of $64.4 million in 2024 (in addition to the value of the distribution of Curbline Properties common stock), as compared to $154.1 million of cash dividends declared in 2023. In order to maximize the capitalization of Curbline and preserve funds for operations, the Company did not declare a dividend on its common shares with respect to the third and fourth quarter of 2024. Because actual distributions were greater than 100% of taxable income, the Company does not expect to incur federal income taxes in 2024.
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Additionally, the Company provides no assurances that these charges, income and gains are non-recurring. These charges, income and gains could be reasonably expected to recur in future results of operations.
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The Company invested approximately $82 million in various consolidated active redevelopment and other projects during 2023.
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Repurchased 140,633 Operating Partnership Units (“OP Units”) in a privately negotiated transaction at an aggregate cost of $1.7 million, or $12.34 per share and
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SSNOI is not, and is not intended to be, a presentation in accordance with GAAP. SSNOI information has its limitations as it excludes any capital expenditures associated with the re-leasing of tenant space or as needed to operate the assets. SSNOI does not represent amounts available for dividends, capital replacement or expansion, debt service obligations or other commitments and uncertainties. Management does not use SSNOI as an indicator of the Company’s cash obligations and funding requirements for future commitments, acquisitions or development activities. SSNOI does not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs. SSNOI should not be considered as an alternative to net income (computed in accordance with GAAP) or as an alternative to cash flow as a measure of liquidity. A reconciliation of NOI and SSNOI to their most directly comparable GAAP measure of net income (loss) is provided below.
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(B) Expected to be extended in accordance with the loan documents.