REGENCY CENTERS CORP

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Risk Factors Related to the Current Economic and Geopolitical Environments

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Risk Factors Related to the Current Economic and Geopolitical Environment.

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These economic challenges could adversely impact our volume of leasing activity, which could include tenant move outs and/or higher levels of uncollectible lease income, as well as negatively affect the business and financial results of our tenants. The aggregate impacts of these current economic challenges may also negatively affect the overall market for retail space, resulting in decreased demand for space in our centers. This, in turn, could result in pricing pressure on rent that we are able to charge to new or renewing tenants, such that future rent spreads could be adversely impacted. Further, we may experience higher costs for tenant buildouts, as costs of materials and labor may increase and supply and availability of both may become more limited.

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The individual or aggregate impact of any or all of these events, conditions and policy decisions may reduce consumer spending, increase our tenants’ operating costs, reduce demand for their products or services, impact their access to labor or credit, and impair their ability to meet their lease obligations. In turn, this could negatively affect the overall market for retail space, resulting in decreased demand for space in our centers, which could result in reduced leasing activity, downward pressure on rents that we are able to charge to new or renewing tenants and higher vacancy levels, such that future rent collection and recovery of operating expenses could be adversely impacted and uncollectible rent income could increase. Further, we may experience higher costs for tenant buildouts, as costs of materials and labor may increase and supply and availability of either or both may become more limited. All of this, individually or in the aggregate, could adversely impact our results of operations, cash flows, and the financial condition of the Company.

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Interest rates in the current economic environment may adversely impact our cost to borrow, real estate valuation, and stock price.

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Changes in interest rates may adversely impact our cost to borrow, real estate valuation, stock price, and ability to raise capital through issuance of debt and equity.

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Although a significant amount of our outstanding debt has fixed interest rates, we do borrow funds at variable interest rates under our credit facility, and certain secured borrowings. As of December 31, 2024, less than 1.0% of our outstanding debt was variable rate debt not hedged to fixed rate debt. Increases in interest rates would increase our interest expense on any variable rate debt to the extent we have not hedged our exposure to changes in interest rates. In addition, increases in interest rates will affect the terms under which we refinance our existing debt as it matures, to the extent we have not hedged our exposure to changes in interest rates. This would reduce our future earnings and cash flows, which may adversely affect our ability to service our debt and meet our other obligations and also may reduce the amount we are able to distribute to our stock and unit holders.

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Although the U.S. Federal Reserve has more recently reduced the federal funds rate, the future direction, magnitude, and pace of interest rate changes as always remain uncertain. Prolonged periods of elevated or volatile interest rates may adversely impact our cost of borrowing. While a significant amount of our outstanding debt has fixed interest rates, we also borrow funds at variable interest rates under the Line. As of December 31, 2025, less than 2.0% of our outstanding debt was variable rate debt not hedged to fixed rate debt. Increases in interest rates would increase our interest expense on any variable rate debt to the extent we have not hedged our exposure to changes in interest rates. In addition to our exposure to variable-rate debt, we have approximately $348.3 million and $752.1 million of consolidated fixed rate debt maturing in 2026 and 2027 that we expect to refinance, in whole or part, by accessing the public and/or private debt markets. If interest rates are elevated or volatile at the time these obligations are refinanced, the cost of issuing new debt could be materially higher than our maturing debt, which would increase our overall cost of capital and adversely affect our liquidity, results of operations, and cash flows.

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Additionally, high interest rates adversely impact our cost of borrowing. Our exposure to high interest rates in the short term includes our variable-rate debt, which consist of borrowings under our unsecured senior line of credit and variable rate-based secured notes payable. Increases in interest rates could increase our financing costs over time, either through near-term borrowings on our floating-rate line of credit or refinancing of our existing borrowings that may incur high interest expense related to the issuance of new debt. Prolonged periods of high interest rates may also negatively impact the valuation of our real estate asset portfolio and could result in a decline of our stock price and market capitalization, which may adversely impact our ability to raise equity capital on favorable terms through sales of our common shares, including through our At the Market ("ATM") program.

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Prolonged periods of high interest rates may also negatively impact the capitalization rates applied by investors when analyzing the valuation of our real estate asset portfolio. This could result in a decline in our stock price and market capitalization, which may adversely impact our ability to raise equity capital on acceptable terms through sales of our common shares, including through our At the Market ("ATM") program, which we have historically used from time to time to refinance debt, fund acquisition, development and redevelopment investments, and for general corporate purposes.

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Although the vast majority of our lease income is derived from contractual rent payments, the ability of certain of our tenants to meet their lease obligations could be negatively impacted by the disruptions and uncertainties of a pandemic, such as COVID-19, or other public health crises. Our tenants' ability to respond to these disruptions and uncertainties, including adjusting to governmental orders and changes in their customers' shopping habits and behaviors, may impact their ability to survive, and as it relates to the Company, their ability to comply with their lease obligations. Therefore, our future results of operations and overall financial performance could be uncertain should a pandemic or other public health crises occur.

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Although the vast majority of our lease income is derived from contractual rent payments, the ability of certain of our tenants to meet their lease obligations could be negatively impacted by the disruptions and uncertainties of a pandemic or other public health crises. Our tenants' ability to respond to these disruptions and uncertainties, including adjusting to governmental orders and changes in their customers' shopping habits and behaviors, may impact their ability to survive, and as it relates to the Company, their ability to comply with their lease obligations. Therefore, our future results of operations and overall financial performance could be uncertain should a pandemic or other public health crises occur.

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Shifts in retail trends, sales, and delivery methods between brick and mortar stores, e-commerce, home delivery, and curbside pick-up may adversely impact our revenues, results of operations, and cash flows.

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Shifts in retail trends, sales, and delivery methods between brick and mortar stores, e-commerce, home delivery, and curbside pick-up, as well as autonomous delivery systems, may adversely impact our revenues, results of operations, and cash flows.

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Retailers with brick and mortar stores face the risk of the impact of e-commerce and changes in customer buying habits, including shopping from home and the delivery or curbside pick-up of items ordered online. Retailers are constantly considering these customer buying habits and other trends when making decisions regarding their brick and mortar stores and how they will compete and innovate in a rapidly changing retail environment. Many retailers in our shopping centers provide services or sell goods which have historically been less likely to be purchased online; however, the continuing change in customer buying habits, including e-commerce sales in all retail categories may cause retailers to adjust the size or number of their retail locations in the future or close stores. For example, our grocer tenants are incorporating e-commerce concepts through home delivery and curbside pick-up, which could reduce foot traffic at our centers. These alternative delivery methods are more likely to impact foot traffic at our centers in certain higher-income markets where consumers are willing to pay premiums for such services. Changes in customer buying habits and shopping trends may also impact the profitability and financial condition of retailers that do not adapt to changes in market conditions, and therefore may impact their ability to pay rent. This shift may adversely impact our percent leased and rental rates, which would impact our results of operations and cash flows.

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Retailers with brick and mortar stores face the risk of the impact of e-commerce and changes in customer buying habits, including shopping from home, the delivery or curbside pick-up of items ordered online, and various experimental retail experiences. Retailers are constantly considering these customer buying habits and other trends when making decisions regarding their brick and mortar stores and how they will compete and innovate in a rapidly changing retail environment. Many retailers in our shopping centers provide services or sell goods which have historically been less likely to be purchased online; however, the continuing change in customer buying habits, including e-commerce sales in all retail categories may cause retailers to adjust the size or number of their retail locations in the future or close stores. For example, our grocer tenants are incorporating e-commerce concepts through third-party delivery platforms, home delivery and curbside pick-up, which could reduce foot traffic at our centers. Autonomous delivery systems, drone deliveries, and robotic fulfillment centers could also reduce the need for strategically located retail space.

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Economic conditions in markets where our properties are concentrated can greatly influence our financial performance. Our real estate properties located in California, Florida and the New York-Newark-Jersey City core-based statistical area accounted for 23.4% 20.5%, and 12.3% of our annualized base rent ("ABR"), respectively. Our revenues and cash flow may be adversely affected by this geographic concentration if market conditions, such as supply of or demand for retail space, deteriorate more significantly in these states compared to other geographic areas. Additionally, there is a risk that businesses and residents in major metropolitan cities may relocate to different states or suburban markets.

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Economic conditions in markets where our properties are concentrated can greatly influence our financial performance. Our real estate properties located in California, Florida and the New York-Newark-Jersey City core-based statistical area accounted for 24.8% 19.7%, and 12.6% of our annualized base rent ("ABR"), respectively. Our revenues and cash flow may be adversely affected by this geographic concentration if market conditions, such as supply of or demand for retail space, deteriorate more significantly in these states compared to other geographic areas. Additionally, there is a risk that businesses and residents in major metropolitan cities may relocate to different states or suburban markets.

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"Anchor Tenants" (tenants occupying 10,000 square feet or more) operate large stores in our shopping centers, pay a significant portion of the total rent at a property and contribute to the attraction and success of other tenants by drawing shoppers to the property. Our net income and cash flow may be adversely affected by the loss of revenues and incurrence of additional costs in the event a significant Anchor Tenant:

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"Anchor Tenants" (tenants occupying Anchor Spaces) operate large stores in our shopping centers, pay a significant portion of the total rent at a property and contribute to the attraction and success of other tenants by drawing shoppers to the property. Our net income and cash flow may be adversely affected by the loss of revenues and incurrence of additional costs in the event a significant Anchor Tenant:

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experiences a downturn in its business;

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experiences a downturn in its business or profitability;

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Due to their desirability as tenants, sought-after anchors often exercise considerable leverage in lease negotiations and may obtain favorable provisions relative to other tenants. For example, some anchors have the right to vacate their space and may prevent us from re-tenanting by continuing to comply and pay rent in accordance with their lease agreement. Vacated "Anchor Space" (spaces 10,000 square feet or more), including space that may be owned by the anchor (as discussed below), can reduce rental revenues generated by the shopping center in other spaces because of the loss of the departed anchor's customer drawing power. In addition, if a significant tenant vacates a property, so-called "co-tenancy clauses" in select leases may allow other tenants to modify or terminate their rent payment or other lease obligations. Co-tenancy clauses have several variants: they may allow a tenant to postpone a store opening if certain other tenants fail to open their stores; they may allow a tenant to close its store prior to lease expiration if another tenant closes its store prior to lease expiration; or more commonly, they may allow a tenant to pay reduced levels of rent until a certain number of tenants open their stores within the same shopping center.

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Due to their desirability as tenants, sought-after Anchor Tenants often exercise considerable leverage in lease negotiations and may obtain favorable provisions relative to other tenants. For example, some Anchor Tenants have the right to vacate their space and may prevent us from re-tenanting by continuing to comply and pay rent in accordance with their lease agreement. Vacated Anchor Space, including space that may be owned by the Anchor Tenant (as discussed below), can reduce rental revenues generated by the shopping center in other spaces because of the loss of the departed anchor's customer drawing power. In addition, if a significant tenant vacates a property, so-called "co-tenancy clauses" in select leases may allow other tenants to modify or terminate their rent payment or other lease obligations. Co-tenancy clauses have several variants: they may allow a tenant to postpone a store opening if certain other tenants fail to open their stores; they may allow a tenant to close its store prior to lease expiration if another tenant closes its store prior to lease expiration; or more commonly, they may allow a tenant to pay reduced levels of rent until a certain number of tenants open their stores within the same shopping center.

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At December 31, 2024, tenants with less than three locations ("Local Tenants") represent approximately 22% of annualized base rent. Local Tenants vary from retail shops and restaurants to service providers. These Local Tenants may be more vulnerable to unfavorable economic conditions and changing customer buying habits and retail trends than larger tenants, and may have more limited resources and access to capital than other tenants. As such, in the event of a downturn in economic conditions or adversely changing retail habits and trends, they may suffer disproportionately greater impacts and be at greater risk of lease default than other tenants.

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At December 31, 2025, tenants with fewer than three locations ("Local Tenants") represent approximately 21% of annualized base rent. Local Tenants vary from retail shops and restaurants to service providers. These Local Tenants may be more vulnerable to unfavorable economic conditions and changing customer buying habits and retail trends than larger tenants, and may have more limited resources and access to capital than national or regional tenants. As such, in the event of a downturn in economic conditions, governmental policy changes or adversely changing retail habits and trends, they may suffer disproportionately greater impacts and be at greater risk of lease default than other tenants.

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Although lease income is supported by long-term lease contracts, tenants who file for bankruptcy have the legal right to reject any or all of their leases and close related stores. In addition, any unsecured claim we hold against a bankrupt tenant for unpaid rent may be paid only to the extent that funds are available and only in the same percentage as is paid to all other holders of unsecured claims. As a result, it is likely that we would recover substantially less than the full value of any unsecured claims we hold. Additionally, we may incur significant expense to recover our claim and to re-lease the vacated space. In the event that a tenant with a significant number of leases in our shopping centers files for bankruptcy and rejects its leases, we may experience a significant reduction in our revenues and may not be able to collect all pre-petition amounts owed by the bankrupt tenant.

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Although lease income is supported by long-term lease contracts, tenants who file for bankruptcy have the legal right to reject any or all of their leases and close related stores. In addition, any unsecured claim we hold against a bankrupt tenant for unpaid rent may be paid only to the extent that funds are available and only in the same percentage as is paid to all other holders of unsecured claims. As a result, it is likely that we would recover substantially less than the full value of any unsecured claims we hold (and at times in the past that has been the case). Additionally, we have incurred, and in the future may incur, significant expense to recover our claim and to re-lease the vacated space. In the event that a tenant with a significant number of leases in our shopping centers files for bankruptcy and rejects its leases, we have in the past experienced, and may experience in the future, a significant reduction in our revenues and may not be able to collect all pre-petition amounts owed by the bankrupt tenant.

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Certain costs and expenses associated with operating our properties, such as real estate taxes, insurance, utilities and common area expenses, generally do not decrease in the event of reduced occupancy or rental rates, non-payment of rents by tenants, general economic downturns, pandemics or other similar circumstances. As such, we may not be able to lower the operating expenses of our properties sufficiently to fully offset such adverse circumstances and may not be able to fully recoup these costs from our tenants. In such cases, our cash flows, operating results and financial performance may be adversely impacted.

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Certain costs and expenses associated with operating our properties, such as real estate taxes, insurance, utilities and common area expenses, generally do not decrease in the event of reduced occupancy or rental rates, non-payment of rents by tenants, general economic downturns, pandemics or other similar circumstances. For example, in recent years we have seen material increases in the cost of insurance for our properties. As such, we may not be able to lower the operating expenses of our properties sufficiently to fully offset such adverse circumstances and may not be able to fully recoup these costs from our tenants. In such cases, our cash flows, operating results and financial performance may be adversely impacted.

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Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other building, fire, and safety regulations may have a material negative effect on us.

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Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other building, fire, and safety regulations may have an adverse effect on us.

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All of our properties are required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), which generally requires that buildings be made accessible to people with disabilities. Compliance with ADA requirements may require removal of access barriers, and noncompliance may result in imposition of fines by the U.S. government or an award of damages to private litigants, or both. While the tenants to whom we lease space in our properties are obligated by law to comply with the ADA provisions, and typically under tenant leases are obligated to cover costs associated with compliance, if required changes involve greater expenditures than anticipated, or if the changes must be made on a more accelerated basis than anticipated, the ability of these tenants to cover costs may be adversely affected. In addition, we are required to operate the properties in compliance with fire and safety regulations and building codes as they may be adopted by governmental entities and become applicable to the properties. Costs to be in compliance with the ADA or any other building, fire, and safety regulations could have a material negative impact on our results of operations.

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All of our properties are required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the "ADA"), which generally requires that buildings be made accessible to people with disabilities. Compliance with the ADA requirements has in the past, and may in the future require removal of access barriers, and noncompliance may result in imposition of fines by the U.S. government or an award of damages to private litigants, or both. While the tenants to whom we lease space in our properties are obligated by law to comply with the ADA provisions, and typically under tenant leases are obligated to cover costs associated with compliance, if required changes involve greater expenditures than anticipated, or if the changes must be made on a more accelerated basis than anticipated, the ability of these tenants to cover costs may be adversely affected. In addition, we are required to operate the properties in compliance with fire and safety regulations and building codes as they may be adopted by governmental entities and become applicable to the properties. Costs to be in compliance with the ADA or any other building, fire, and safety regulations could have a material negative impact on our results of operations.

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In addition, a significant number of our properties are located in areas that are susceptible to earthquakes, tropical storms, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, wildfires, droughts, extreme temperatures, sea-level rise, and other natural disasters and severe weather events that could be exacerbated by climate change. At December 31, 2024, 18.9% of the GLA of our portfolio is located in the state of California, including a number of properties in the San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles areas. Additionally, 22.1% and 7.9% of the GLA of our portfolio is located in the states of Florida and Texas, respectively. Insurance premiums and other related costs for properties in these areas have increased significantly in recent years, and more frequent and intense weather conditions and natural disasters may cause property insurance premiums and other related costs to further increase significantly in the future. We recognize that the frequency and/or intensity of extreme weather events and other natural disasters may continue to increase, and as a result, our exposure to these events may increase, especially in these particularly susceptible locations. Severe weather conditions and other natural disasters may disrupt our business and the business of our tenants, which may affect the ability of some tenants to pay rent and may reduce the ability or willingness of tenants and residents to remain in or move to these affected areas.

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In addition, a significant number of our properties are located in areas that are susceptible to earthquakes, tropical storms, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, wildfires, droughts, extreme temperatures, sea-level rise, and other natural disasters and severe weather events that could be exacerbated by climate change. At December 31, 2025, 20.2% of the GLA of our portfolio is located in the state of California, including a number of properties in the San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles areas. Additionally, 21.5% and 7.8% of the GLA of our portfolio is located in the states of Florida and Texas, respectively. Insurance premiums and other related costs for properties in these areas have increased significantly in recent years, and more frequent and intense weather conditions and natural disasters may cause property insurance premiums and other related costs to further increase significantly in the future. We recognize that the frequency and/or intensity of extreme weather events and other natural disasters may continue to increase, and as a result, our exposure to these events may increase, especially in these particularly susceptible locations. Severe weather conditions and other natural disasters may disrupt our business and the business of our tenants, which may affect the ability of some tenants to pay rent and may reduce the ability or willingness of tenants and residents to remain in or move to these affected areas.

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In addition to the potential physical, operational and financial impacts to our business, we also cannot reliably predict how the federal government and the state and local governments in the areas in which we operate will legislatively respond to the risks associated with climate change. Certain states in which we own and operate shopping centers, including California, Massachusetts and New York, have passed legislation that may require, for example, overall reductions by the state of greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions (which may, in turn, result in future legal obligations on business operators like us), and certification and disclosure of estimated direct and indirect GHG emissions by individual companies. The SEC has also proposed rules requiring, among other things, disclosures relating to estimated GHG emissions, potential financial exposure relating to climate change, and company-specific governance of climate-related risks. Litigation has been filed challenging the proposed SEC rules and California legislation, and it is possible that litigation may be filed in respect of other climate-related laws and rules. Additional state and federal laws and rules with respect to climate change may be enacted in the future and the extent and scope of their requirements and impact on companies like Regency are unknown. Compliance with various and potentially fragmented current and future laws and regulations related to climate change may also require us to make additional investments in or for our properties and incur additional costs, as well as to implement new or additional processes and controls to facilitate compliance.

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In addition to the potential physical, operational and financial impacts to our business, we also cannot reliably predict how the federal government and the state and local governments in the areas in which we operate will respond to the risks associated with climate change. Certain states in which we own and operate shopping centers, such as the State of California, have passed legislation that requires reporting on climate related financial-risk and greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions, or may require, for example, overall reductions by the state of GHG emissions (which may, in turn, result in future legal obligations on business operators like us). In addition, anti-climate change advocates, as well as certain state attorneys general, have also commenced investigations and brought legal challenges relating to corporate climate initiatives and commitments. Also, through one or more executive orders issued by the president and policy implementation by executive branch agencies, the federal government has implemented policy changes intended to de-emphasize climate change and initiatives relating to its mitigation. Additional state and federal laws, rules and legal challenges with respect to climate change may be enacted or brought in the future, and the extent and scope of their requirements and impact on companies like Regency are unknown. While many of our investments relating to GHG emission reduction, energy efficient lighting, building systems upgrades, clean energy installations, water usage reduction and other similar initiatives provide favorable returns and contribute to the resilience of our assets and sustainability of our business, compliance with numerous, potentially fragmented current and future laws and regulations related to perceived risks of climate change has required us to make additional investments and incur additional costs, as well as to implement new or additional processes and controls to facilitate better disclosure and meet compliance and disclosure obligations, and we expect this to continue into the future.

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In sum, taking these risks and potential impacts together, climate change may materially and adversely impact our business by increasing the cost to operate our properties, for example, with respect to infrastructure and facilities construction and maintenance, energy, insurance (and, potentially, the incurrence of uninsured losses), taxes, consultants and advisors, and other unforeseen fees, costs and expenses. We may also face disruptions to our business and the businesses of our tenants, which may result in higher costs or even some tenants being unable to conduct business in certain locations. In addition, we face the risk of the impacts of current, proposed and future legislative and regulatory requirements in response to the perceived risks of climate change. At this time, there can be no assurance that we can anticipate all potential material impacts of climate change, or that climate change will not have a material and adverse effect on the value of our properties and our operational and financial performance in the future.

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In sum, taking these risks and potential impacts together, climate change may materially and adversely impact our business by increasing the cost to operate our properties, for example, with respect to infrastructure and facilities construction and maintenance, energy, insurance (and, potentially, the incurrence of uninsured losses), taxes, consultants and advisors, and other unforeseen fees, costs and expenses. We may also face disruptions to our business and the businesses of our tenants, which may result in higher costs or even some tenants being unable to conduct business in certain locations. In addition, we face the risk of the impacts of current, proposed and future legislative, regulatory and other governmental policy-related requirements in response to the perceived risks of climate change, as well as the expectations of investors, lenders and other stakeholders as to disclosures and responses relating to climate-related matters. At this time, there can be no assurance that we can anticipate all potential material impacts of climate change, or that climate change and our responses to it will not have a material and adverse effect on the value of our properties and our operational and financial performance in the future.

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An increased focus on metrics and reporting related to environmental, social and governance ("ESG") factors by investors and other stakeholders may impose additional costs and expose us to new risks.

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An increased and differing focus on metrics and reporting related to environmental, social and governance ("ESG") factors by investors, lenders and other stakeholders may impose additional costs and expose us to new risks.

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Investors and other stakeholders have become more focused on understanding how companies address a variety of ESG factors, including institutional investors who hold a significant amount of the equity of the Company. As they evaluate investment decisions, many investors look not only at company disclosures but also to ESG rating systems that have been developed by third parties to allow ESG comparisons between companies. Although we participate in a number of these ratings systems, we do not participate in all such systems, and may not score as well in all of the available ratings systems as other REITs and real estate operators. Further, the criteria used in these ratings systems may conflict with each other and change frequently, and we cannot guarantee that we will be able to score well in the future. We supplement our participation in ratings systems by disclosing on our website information about our ESG activities, but some investors may desire additional disclosures that we do not provide. Failure to participate in certain of the third-party ratings systems, failure to score well in those ratings systems or failure to provide certain ESG disclosures could adversely impact us when investors compare us against similar companies in our industry, and could cause certain investors to be unwilling to invest in our stock, which could adversely impact our stock price and our ability to raise capital. ESG disclosures may reflect aspirational goals, targets, and other expectations and assumptions, which are necessarily uncertain and may not be realized. Failure to realize (or timely achieve progress on) aspirational goals and targets could adversely affect the views of our investors, third-party ESG ratings organizations and other stakeholders, thereby potentially adversely impacting our reputation, our business and stock price. Failure to comply with government climate and other ESG-related regulations could also subject us to significant fines and penalties, including risk of litigation. In addition, both advocates and opponents of certain ESG matters are increasingly resorting to a range of activism forms, including media campaigns, shareholder proposals, and litigation, to advance their objectives. To the extent we are subject to such activism, it may adversely impact our business.

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Many investors, lenders and other stakeholders are focused on understanding how companies report on and address a variety of ESG factors, including institutional investors who hold a significant amount of the equity and debt of the Company. As they evaluate investment decisions, many investors look not only at company disclosures but also to ESG rating systems and frameworks that have been developed by third parties (such as TCFD and GRESB) to allow ESG comparisons between companies. Although we participate in some of these ratings systems, we do not participate in all such systems, and may not score as well in all of the available ratings systems as other REITs and real estate operators. Further, the criteria used in these ratings systems may conflict with each other and change frequently, and we cannot guarantee that we will be able to score well in the future. We supplement our participation in ratings systems by disclosing on our website information about our initiatives and activities, but some investors may desire additional disclosures that we do not provide. Failure to participate in certain of the third-party ratings systems, failure to score well in those ratings systems or failure to provide certain ESG disclosures or engage in certain ESG-related initiatives and actions could adversely impact us when investors compare us against similar companies in our industry, and could cause certain investors to be unwilling to invest in our stock, which could adversely impact our stock price and our ability to raise capital.

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We carry liability, fire, flood, terrorism, business interruption, and environmental insurance for our properties. Some types of losses, such as losses from named windstorms, hurricanes, earthquakes, terrorism, or wars may have more limited coverage, or in some cases, can be excluded from insurance coverage. In addition, it is possible that the availability of insurance coverage in certain geographic areas may decrease in the future or become unavailable to us, and the cost to procure such insurance may increase due to lack of market availability or other factors beyond our control. As a result, we may reduce the insurance we procure or we may elect or be compelled to self-insure or otherwise assume some or all of this risk. Should a loss occur at any of our properties that is in excess of the insurance limits of our policies, we may lose part or all of our invested capital and revenues from the impacted property or properties, which may have a material adverse impact on our operating results, financial condition, and our ability to make distributions to stock and unit holders.

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We carry liability, fire, flood, terrorism, business interruption, and environmental insurance for our properties. Some types of losses, such as losses from named windstorms, hurricanes, earthquakes, flooding, terrorism, or wars may have more limited coverage, or in some cases, can be excluded from insurance coverage. In addition, it is possible that the availability of insurance coverage in certain geographic areas may decrease in the future or become unavailable to us, and the cost to procure such insurance may increase due to lack of market availability or other factors beyond our control. As a result, we may reduce the insurance we procure or we may elect or be compelled to self-insure or otherwise assume some or all of this risk through deductibles, retentions and other risk-sharing structures. Should a loss occur at any of our properties that is in excess of the insurance limits of our policies, we may lose part or all of our invested capital and revenues from the impacted property or properties, which may have a material adverse impact on our operating results, financial condition, and our ability to make distributions to stock and unit holders.

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If partnerships owning a significant number of properties were dissolved for any reason, we could lose the asset, property management, leasing and construction management fees from these partnerships as well as the operating income of the properties, which may adversely affect our operating results and our cash available for distribution to stock and unit holders. Certain of our partnership operating agreements provide either member the ability to elect buy/sell clauses. The election of these dissolution provisions could require us to invest additional capital to acquire the partners’ interest or to sell our share of the property thereby losing the operating income and cash flow.

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If partnerships owning a significant number of properties were dissolved for any reason, we could lose the asset, property management, leasing and construction management fees from these partnerships as well as the operating income of the properties, which may adversely affect our operating results and our cash available for distribution to stock and unit holders. Certain of our partnership operating agreements provide either member the ability to elect buy/sell clauses. The election of these provisions could require us to invest additional capital to acquire the partners’ interest or to sell our share of the property thereby losing the operating income and cash flow.

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To qualify as a REIT, the Parent Company must, among other things, distribute to its stockholders each year at least 90% of its REIT taxable income (excluding any net capital gains). Because of these distribution requirements, we may not be able to fund all future capital needs with income from operations. In such instances, we would rely on third-party sources of capital, which may or may not be available on favorable terms or at all. Our access to third-party sources of capital depends on a number of things, including the market's perception of our growth potential and our current and potential future earnings. Our access to debt depends on our credit rating, the willingness of creditors to lend to us and conditions in the capital markets. In addition to finding lenders willing to lend to us, we are dependent upon our joint venture partners to contribute their pro rata share of any amount needed to repay or refinance existing debt when lenders reduce the amount of debt our partnerships and joint ventures are eligible to refinance.

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To qualify as a REIT, the Parent Company must, among other things, distribute to its stockholders each year at least 90% of its REIT taxable income (excluding any net capital gains). Because of these distribution requirements, we may not be able to fund all future capital needs with income from operations. In such instances, we would rely on third-party sources of capital, which may or may not be available on favorable terms or at all. Our access to third-party sources of equity capital depends on a number of things, including the market's perception of our growth potential and our current and potential future earnings. Our access to debt depends on our credit rating, the willingness of creditors to lend to us and conditions in the capital markets. In addition to finding lenders willing to lend to us, we are dependent upon our joint venture partners to contribute their pro rata share of any amount needed to repay or refinance existing debt when lenders reduce the amount of debt our partnerships and joint ventures are eligible to refinance.

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Like all companies, we face numerous and evolving cybersecurity risks that threaten the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our information technology systems and confidential information, including from diverse threat actors, such as state-sponsored organizations, opportunistic hackers and hacktivists, as well as through diverse attack vectors, such as social engineering/phishing, malware (including ransomware), malfeasance by insiders, human or technological error, and as a result of malicious code embedded in open-source software, or misconfigurations, bugs or other vulnerabilities in commercial software that is integrated into our (or our suppliers’ or service providers’) information technology systems, products or services. To the extent we or a third party were to experience a material breach of our information technology systems that results in the unauthorized access, theft, use, manipulation, destruction or other compromises of our confidential information stored in such systems, including through cyber-attacks such as ransomware, denial of service or other methods, such a breach may cause us to lose tenants and employees, result in adverse financial impact, incur third party claims and cause disruption to our business and plans. Despite planning, preparation, and preventative and risk-management measures, our business may be significantly disrupted if unable to quickly recover. Such security breaches also could subject us to litigation and governmental investigations and proceedings into potential violations of applicable U.S. privacy or other laws. Any of these events could result in our exposure to material civil or criminal liability, and we may not be able to fully recover these expenses from our service providers, responsible parties, or insurance carriers, or that applicable insurance will be available to us in the future on economically reasonable terms or at all. We can provide no assurance that the ongoing significant investments in technology and training we make relating to cybersecurity will avoid or prevent such breaches or attacks.

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Like all companies, we face numerous and evolving cybersecurity risks that threaten the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our information technology systems and confidential information, including from diverse threat actors, such as state-sponsored organizations, opportunistic hackers and hacktivists, and through diverse attack vectors, such as social engineering/phishing, malware (including ransomware), "deep fakes" generated through the use of Artificial Intelligence ("AI") tools, malfeasance by insiders, human or technological error, and as a result of malicious code embedded in open-source software, or misconfigurations, bugs or other vulnerabilities in commercial software that is integrated into our (or our suppliers’ or service providers’) information technology systems, products or services. We have experienced cyberattacks and cybersecurity incidents in the past (although none had material adverse impacts on our business or results of operations) and expect to face similar ongoing threats in the future. To the extent we or a third party were to experience a material breach of our information technology systems that results in the unauthorized access, theft, use, manipulation, destruction or other compromises of our confidential information stored in such systems, including through cyber-attacks such as ransomware, denial of service or other methods, such a breach may cause us to lose tenants and employees, result in adverse financial impact, incur third party claims and cause disruption to our business and plans. Despite planning, preparation, and preventative and risk-management measures, our business may be significantly disrupted if unable to quickly recover. Remote and hybrid working arrangements at our company (and at many third-party providers) may also increase cybersecurity risks due to the challenges associated with managing remote computing assets and security vulnerabilities that are present in many non-corporate and home networks. Additionally, any integration of AI in our or any service providers’ operations, products or services may pose new or unknown cybersecurity risks and challenges. There can be no assurance that our cybersecurity risk management program and processes, including our policies, controls and procedures, will be fully implemented, complied with or effective in protecting our systems and information. Such security breaches also could subject us to litigation and governmental investigations and proceedings into potential violations of applicable privacy or other laws. Any of these events could result in our exposure to material civil or criminal liability, and we may not be able to fully recover these expenses from our service providers, responsible parties, or insurance carriers, or that applicable insurance will be available to us in the future on economically reasonable terms or at all. We can provide no assurance that the ongoing significant investments in technology and training we make rela…

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Cyberattacks are expected to accelerate on a global basis in frequency and magnitude as threat actors are becoming increasingly sophisticated in using techniques and tools—including artificial intelligence—that circumvent security controls, evade detection and remove forensic evidence. Despite the implementation of security measures for our disaster recovery and business continuity plans, our information systems may be vulnerable to damage or other adverse impact from multiple sources other than cybersecurity risks, including computer viruses, energy blackouts, natural disasters, terrorism, war, and telecommunication failure. Any system failure or accident that causes disruption or interruptions to our information systems could result in a material disruption to our operations and business, and cause us to incur material costs to remedy such damages or adverse impacts.

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Cyberattacks are expected to increase on a global basis in frequency and magnitude as threat actors are becoming increasingly sophisticated in using techniques and tools—including AI—that trick humans into taking unwarranted actions, circumvent security controls, evade detection and remove forensic evidence. Despite the implementation of training of our employees and security measures for our disaster recovery and business continuity plans, our information systems may be vulnerable to damage or other adverse impact from multiple sources other than cybersecurity risks, including computer viruses, energy blackouts, natural disasters, terrorism, war, and telecommunication failure. Any system failure or accident that causes disruption or interruptions to our information systems could result in a material disruption to our operations and business, and cause us to incur material costs to remedy such damages or adverse impacts.

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The use of technology based on artificial intelligence presents risks relating to confidentiality, creation of inaccurate and flawed outputs and emerging regulatory risk, any or all of which may adversely affect our business and results of operations.

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The use of technology based on AI presents risks relating to confidentiality, creation of inaccurate and flawed outputs and emerging regulatory risk, any or all of which may adversely affect our business and results of operations.

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As with many technological innovations, artificial intelligence (“AI") presents great promise but also risks and challenges that could adversely affect our business. Sensitive, proprietary, or confidential information of the Company, our tenants, employees and business partners could be leaked, disclosed, or revealed as a result of or in connection with the use of generative AI technologies by our employees or vendors. Any such information input into a third-party generative AI or machine learning platform could be revealed to others, including if information is used to train the third party's generative AI or machine learning models. Additionally, where a generative AI or machine learning model ingests personal information and makes connections using such data, those technologies may reveal other sensitive, proprietary, or confidential information generated by the model. Moreover, generative AI or machine learning models may create incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise flawed outputs, which may appear correct. Due to these issues, these models could lead us to make flawed decisions that could result in adverse consequences to us, including exposure to reputational and competitive harm, customer loss, and legal liability. In addition, uncertainty in the legal and regulatory regime relating to AI may require significant resources to modify and maintain business practices to comply with applicable law, the nature of which cannot be determined at this time. Several jurisdictions have already proposed or enacted laws governing AI and may decide to adopt similar or more restrictive legislation that may render the use of such technologies challenging. These obligations may prevent or limit our ability to use AI in our business, lead to regulatory fines or penalties, or require us to change our business practices. If we cannot use AI, or that use is restricted, our business may be less efficient, or we may be at a competitive disadvantage. Any of these factors could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Current wording

As with many technological innovations, AI presents great promise but also risks and challenges that could adversely affect our business. Sensitive, proprietary, or confidential information of the Company, our tenants, employees and business partners could be leaked, disclosed, or revealed as a result of or in connection with the use of AI technologies by our employees, tenants or vendors. For example, any such information input into a third-party AI or machine learning platform could be revealed to others, including if information is used to train the third party's AI or machine learning models. Additionally, where an AI or machine learning model ingests personal information and makes connections using such data, those technologies may reveal other sensitive, proprietary, or confidential information generated by the model. Moreover, AI or machine learning models may create incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise flawed outputs, which may nonetheless appear correct. Based on these and other factors, these models could lead us to make flawed decisions that could result in adverse consequences to us, including exposure to reputational and competitive harm, customer loss, and legal liability.

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Subject to limited exceptions, dividends paid by REITs (other than distributions designated as capital gain dividends, qualified dividends or returns of capital) are not eligible for reduced rates for qualified dividends paid by "C" corporations and are taxable at ordinary income tax rates. However, domestic shareholders that are individuals, trusts, and estates generally may deduct up to 20% of the ordinary dividends (e.g., dividends not designated as capital gain dividends or qualified dividend income) received from a REIT for taxable years beginning before January 1, 2026. Although these rules do not adversely affect the taxation of REITs or dividends payable by REITs, investors who are individuals, trusts and estates may perceive investments in REITs to be relatively less attractive than investments in the stocks of non-REIT corporations that pay dividends, which may adversely affect the value of the shares of REITs, including the per share trading price of the Parent Company's capital stock.

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Subject to limited exceptions, dividends paid by REITs (other than distributions designated as capital gain dividends, qualified dividends or returns of capital) are not eligible for reduced rates for qualified dividends paid by "C" corporations and are taxable at ordinary income tax rates. However, domestic shareholders that are individuals, trusts, and estates generally may deduct up to 20% of the ordinary dividends (e.g., dividends not designated as capital gain dividends or qualified dividend income) received from a REIT. Although these rules do not adversely affect the taxation of REITs or dividends payable by REITs, investors who are individuals, trusts and estates may perceive investments in REITs to be relatively less attractive than investments in the stocks of non-REIT corporations that pay dividends, which may adversely affect the value of the shares of REITs, including the per share trading price of the Parent Company's capital stock.