Armada Hoffler Properties Inc

Our Company

References to "we," "our," "us," "our company," and "Armada Hoffler" refer to Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc., a Maryland corporation, together with our consolidated subsidiaries, including Armada Hoffler, L.P., a Virginia limited partnership (the "Operating Partnership"), of which we are the sole general partner.

We are a vertically-integrated, self-managed REIT with over four decades of experience developing, building, acquiring, and managing high-quality retail, office, and multifamily properties located primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States. In addition to the ownership of our operating property portfolio, we develop and build properties for our own account and through joint ventures between us and unaffiliated partners and also invest in development projects through real estate financing arrangements. We also provide general construction and development services to third-party clients. Our construction and development experience includes mid- and high-rise office buildings, retail strip malls, retail power centers, multifamily apartment communities, hotels and conference centers, single- and multi-tenant industrial, distribution, and manufacturing facilities, educational, medical and special purpose facilities, government projects, parking garages, and mixed-use town centers. Our most recent third-party construction contracts have included the mixed-use project The Interlock in Atlanta, Georgia, Adams Hill Apartments in Greenville, South Carolina, The Apartments at Innsbrook Square in Glen Allen, Virginia, Fox Crossing Apartments in Raleigh, North Carolina, Boulder Lake Apartments in Chesterfield, Virginia, and 27th Street Hotel in Virginia Beach. We also are proud to have completed numerous signature properties across the Mid-Atlantic region, such as the Constellation Energy Building in Baltimore, Maryland, the Inner Harbor East development in Baltimore, Maryland and the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, D.C.

We were formed on October 12, 2012 under the laws of the State of Maryland and are headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. We elected to be taxed as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes commencing with the taxable year ended December 31, 2013. Substantially all of our assets are held by, and all of our operations are conducted through, our Operating Partnership. As of December 31, 2023, we owned, through a combination of direct and indirect interests, 75.6% of the common units of limited partnership interest in our Operating Partnership ("OP Units").

2023 and Recent Highlights

The following highlights our results of operations and significant transactions for the year ended December 31, 2023:

•Net loss attributable to common stockholders and OP Unitholders of $4.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, or $0.05 per diluted share.

•Funds from operations attributable to common stockholders and OP Unitholders ("FFO") of $90.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, or $1.02 per diluted share.

•Normalized funds from operations attributable to common stockholders and OP Unitholders ("Normalized FFO") of $110.5 million, or $1.24 per diluted share.

•Announced that the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.205 per common share, representing a 5% increase over the prior quarter's dividend.

•Dividends declared during the year ended December 31, 2023 of $0.775 per share, representing a 7.6% year-over-year increase.

•As part of the Company's leadership succession planning initiatives, appointed Shawn Tibbetts to President, in addition to his existing role as Chief Operating Officer. The Company's Board of Directors also endorsed founder and current Chairman Dan Hoffler's intent to relinquish his role as Chairman of the Board of Directors in June 2024. The Board of Directors expects to appoint Louis S. Haddad as Chairman of the Board of Directors, subject to his reelection to the Board of Directors at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. If the stockholders vote to reelect Mr. Hoffler to the Board of Directors at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, Mr. Hoffler will continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors, and the Board of Directors expects to appoint him as "Chairman Emeritus".

•Property segment net operating income ("NOI") of $160.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, which represents a 9.3% increase compared to $146.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.

•Same Store NOI for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased 0.9% compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.

•For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company repurchased 1,204,838 shares of common stock for a total of $12.6 million.

•Completed the $215 million acquisition of The Interlock, a 311,000 square foot Class A commercial mixed-use asset in Atlanta's West Midtown anchored by Georgia Tech.

•Announced the authorization of the repurchase of up to $50 million of the Company's shares of common stock and Series A Preferred Stock under a newly established share repurchase program. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company repurchased 1,204,838 shares of common stock for a total of $12.6 million.

•Committed an aggregate of $75.5 million to new real estate financing investments across three ground-up multifamily development projects located in the Atlanta and Coastal Virginia markets.

•Third-party construction backlog as of December 31, 2023 was $472.2 million and general contracting and real estate services gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $13.4 million.

•Weighted average stabilized portfolio occupancy was 96.1% as of December 31, 2023. Retail occupancy was 97.4%, office occupancy was 95.3%, and multifamily occupancy was 95.5%.

For definitions and discussion of FFO, Normalized FFO, NOI, and Same Store NOI, see the section below entitled "Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."

Our Competitive Strengths

Armada Hoffler believes that we distinguish ourselves from other REITs through the following competitive strengths:

•Armada Hoffler's diversified portfolio consists of high-quality retail, office, and multifamily assets, located primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions. Our properties are generally in the top tier of commercial properties in their markets, many of which are in mixed-use communities that offer Class-A amenities and finishes.

•Armada Hoffler has an experienced, dedicated, and resilient senior management team that serves as the catalyst for the organization's success, inspiring employees, driving innovation, and creating value for all stakeholders. Our senior management team brings substantial experience in strategic business operations, as well as ownership, management, and development of high-quality real estate properties. As of December 31, 2023, our executive officers and directors collectively held a stake of approximately 12.2% in our company on a fully diluted basis, which we believe aligns their interests with those of our stockholders.

•Armada Hoffler strategically focuses on target markets in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States. These markets demonstrate attractive fundamentals driven by favorable supply and demand characteristics, high-barrier to entry, and limited competition. We believe that our longstanding presence in our target markets provides us with significant advantages in sourcing and executing development opportunities, identifying and mitigating potential risks, and negotiating attractive pricing.

•Armada Hoffler leverages mezzanine lending and preferred equity arrangements, which provides opportunities to acquire completed development projects at prices that are below market or at cost and may enable us to realize profit on projects we do not intend to own.

•Our platform consists of asset management, development, and construction expertise, which comprise an integrated delivery system for every project that we build for our portfolio or for third-party clients.

Our Business and Growth Strategies

Armada Hoffler's primary business objectives are to: (i) continue to acquire, manage, develop, and build class A retail, office, and multifamily properties in our target markets, (ii) finance and operate our portfolio in a manner that increases cash flow and property values, (iii) pursue selective acquisition and disposition opportunities , and (iv) execute new third-party construction and real estate financing arrangements with consistent operating margins. We seek to achieve our objectives through the following strategies:

•Armada Hoffler intends to continue to grow our asset base and create value through the selective acquisition of high-quality properties that are well-located in their submarkets, and continued strategic development of retail, office, and multifamily properties.

•Armada Hoffler intends to continue to use our real estate financing program which is integrated into our overall growth and acquisition strategy. We continue to evaluate whether properties within our real estate financing program provide high-quality acquisition opportunities.

•Armada Hoffler believes that we have a unique advantage over many of our competitors due to our integrated construction and development business that provides expertise, oversight, and a broad array of client-focused services. We intend to continue to leverage our construction business and other third-party services.

•Armada Hoffler plans to continue to leverage our extensive experience in completing large, complex, mixed-use projects to establish relationships with new partners, while expanding our relationships with existing partners.

•Armada Hoffler opportunistically divests properties when we believe returns have been maximized and we believe redeploying the capital into new development, acquisition, repositioning, or redevelopment projects will generate higher potential risk-adjusted returns.

Our Properties

The table below sets forth certain information regarding our stabilized portfolio as of December 31, 2023. We generally consider a property to be stabilized upon the earlier of: (i) the quarter after the property reaches 80% occupancy or (ii) the thirteenth quarter after the property receives its certificate of occupancy. Additionally, any property that is fully or partially taken out of service for the purpose of redevelopment is no longer considered stabilized until the redevelopment activities are complete, the asset is placed back into service, and the stabilization criteria above are again met.

• Located in a mixed-use development

(1)The net rentable square footage for each of our retail and office properties is the sum of (a) the square footage of existing leases, plus (b) for available space, management’s estimate of net rentable square footage based, in part, on past leases. The net rentable square footage included in office leases is generally consistent with the Building Owners and Managers Association 1996 measurement guidelines.

(2)Occupancy for each of our retail and office properties is calculated as (a) square footage under executed leases as of December 31, 2023, divided by (b) net rentable square feet, expressed as a percentage. Occupancy for our multifamily properties is calculated as (a) average of the number of occupied units on the 20th day of each of the trailing three months from the reporting period end date, divided by (b) total units available, as of such date expressed as a percentage.

(3)For the properties in our retail and office portfolios, annualized base rent ("ABR") is calculated by multiplying (a) monthly base rent (defined as cash base rent, before contractual tenant concessions and abatements, and excluding tenant reimbursements for expenses paid by us) as of December 31, 2023 for in-place leases as of such date by (b) 12, and does not give effect to periodic contractual rent increases or contingent rental revenue (e.g., percentage rent based on tenant sales thresholds). ABR per leased square foot is calculated by dividing (a) ABR by (b) square footage under in-place leases as of December 31, 2023. In the case of triple net or modified gross leases, our calculation of ABR does not include tenant reimbursements for real estate taxes, insurance, common area, or other operating expenses.

(4)We lease all or a portion of the land underlying this property pursuant to a ground lease.

(5)We are entitled to a preferred return on our investment in this property.

(6)As of December 31, 2023, we occupied 47,644 square feet at these two properties at an ABR of $1.6 million, or $33.8 per leased square foot, which amounts are reflected in this table. The rent paid by us is eliminated in the consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").

(7)For the properties in our multifamily portfolio, annualized quarterly rent ("AQR") is calculated by multiplying (a) revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 by (b) 4.

(8)The AQR for The Cosmopolitan, 1405 Point, Chronicle Mill, The Edison, and Liberty Apartments excludes approximately $1.2 million, $0.3 million, $0.2 million, $0.1 million, and $0.2 million, respectively, from ground floor retail leases.

(9)Due to tenants vacating subsequent to December 31, 2023 as a result of flooding at the property, occupancy subsequent to December 31, 2023 at this property is approximately 78.5%.

(10)Formerly known as Gainesville Apartments.

Lease Expirations

The following tables summarize the scheduled expirations of leases in our retail and office operating property portfolios as of December 31, 2023. The information in the following tables does not assume the exercise of any renewal options.

Retail Lease Expirations

Office Lease Expirations

(2)Represents leases that expired on December 31, 2023. The spaces were available for lease as of January 1, 2024.

Tenant Diversification

The following table lists the 20 largest tenants in our retail and office operating property portfolios, based on ABR as of December 31, 2023 ($ in thousands):

(2) Tenant vacated The Interlock subsequent to December 31, 2023. After giving effect to the removal of this lease, the tenant's ABR would be approximately $2.2 million, which represents 1.1% of total annualized base rent as of December 31, 2023.

Development Pipeline

In addition to the properties in our operating property portfolio as of December 31, 2023, we had the following properties in various stages of development and stabilization. We generally consider a property to be stabilized upon the earlier of: (i) the quarter after the property reaches 80% occupancy or (ii) the thirteenth quarter after the property receives its certificate of occupancy.

(1)Represents estimates that may change as the development/stabilization process proceeds.

(2)Estimated first full quarter of stabilized operations. Estimates are inherently uncertain, and we can provide no assurance that our assumptions regarding the timing of stabilization will prove accurate.

Our execution on all of the projects identified in the preceding tables are subject to, among other factors, regulatory approvals, financing availability, and suitable market conditions.

Equity Method Investments - Development

(1)All items in the table (other than location, funded to date as of December 31, 2023, development start, our ownership percentage and property type) are estimates that may change as the development and redevelopment process proceeds.

(2)Estimated first full quarter of stabilized operations. Estimates are inherently uncertain, and we can provide no assurance that our assumptions regarding the timing of stabilization will prove accurate.

(3)We currently have a 78% ownership interest and hold an option to increase our ownership interest to 90%.

Harbor Point Parcel 3

During December 2020, we formed a 50/50 joint venture to develop and build T. Rowe Price's new global headquarters in Baltimore's Harbor Point. T. Rowe Price agreed to a 15-year lease, with three 5-year extension options, and plans to relocate its operations in the second half of 2024 to Harbor Point Parcel 3. They will occupy at least 553,000 square feet of office space. Plans for this development may evolve as the development process proceeds. Project costs at this time are subject to change and currently estimated at $267.4 million. We have a current projected equity commitment of $47.0 million relating to this project, of which we had funded $42.9 million as of December 31, 2023. We provided a completion guarantee to the lender for this project. The construction loan is cross-collateralized with Harbor Point Parcel 4.

Harbor Point Parcel 4

In conjunction with the Harbor Point Parcel 3 project, we acquired a 78% interest in Harbor Point Parcel 4, a real estate venture with Beatty Development Group, for purposes of developing a mixed-use project, which is planned to include 312 apartments units, 15,800 square feet of retail space, and 1,252 spaces of structured parking on a neighboring site to accommodate T. Rowe Price's parking requirements and other parking requirements for the surrounding area. We hold an option to increase our ownership to 90%. We have a current projected equity commitment of $113.3 million relating to this project, of which we had funded $102.1 million as of December 31, 2023. Plans for this project may also evolve as the development process proceeds. Current estimated project costs are $236.8 million. We have provided a completion guarantee and a partial payment guarantee to the lender for this project. The construction loan is cross-collateralized with Harbor Point Parcel 3. As of December 31, 2023, no amounts have been funded on this senior loan.

Real Estate Financing Investments

Solis City Park II

On March 23, 2022, we entered into a $20.6 million preferred equity investment for the development of a multifamily property located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The investment has economic terms consistent with a note receivable, including a mandatory redemption or maturity on April 28, 2026, and it is accounted for as a note receivable. Our investment bears interest at a rate of 13%, compounded annually, with a minimum preferred return of $5.7 million, which represents approximately 24 months of interest.

The balance on the Solis City Park II note was $24.3 million as of December 31, 2023, which includes $3.8 million of cumulative accrued interest and a discount of $0.1 million due to unamortized equity fees. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we recognized $2.9 million of interest income on the note. As of December 31, 2023, this note was fully funded and the development property was approximately 41% leased. See Note 6 to our consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Solis Gainesville II

On October 3, 2022, we entered into a $19.6 million preferred equity investment for the development of a multifamily property located in Gainesville, Georgia (Solis Gainesville II). This project is located nearby our recently completed multifamily development project in Gainesville, The Everly. The preferred equity investment has economic and other terms consistent with a note receivable, including a mandatory redemption or maturity on October 3, 2026, and it is accounted for as a note receivable. Our investment bears interest at a rate of 14%, compounded annually, with a minimum preferred return of $5.9 million, which represents approximately 24 months of interest.

On March 29, 2023, the Solis Gainesville II preferred equity investment was modified to adjust the interest rate. The interest rate of 14% remains effective through the first 24 months of the investment. Beginning on October 3, 2024, the investment will bear interest at a rate of 10% for 12 months. On October 3, 2025, the investment will again bear interest at a rate of 14% through maturity. Additionally, the amendment introduced an unused commitment fee of 10% on the unfunded portion of the investment's maximum loan commitment, which is effective January 1, 2023. Both the interest and unused commitment fee compound annually.

The balance on the Solis Gainesville II note was $22.3 million as of December 31, 2023, which includes $2.9 million of cumulative accrued interest and unused commitment fees as well as a discount of $0.2 million due to unamortized equity fees. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we recognized $2.8 million of interest income on the note. As of December 31, 2023, this note was fully funded. See Note 6 to our consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

On December 21, 2018, we entered into a mezzanine loan agreement with the developer of the office and retail components of The Interlock, a new mixed-use public-private partnership with Georgia Tech in West Midtown Atlanta. The loan had a maximum principal amount of $70.1 million and a total maximum commitment, including accrued interest reserves, of $107.0 million. The mezzanine loan bore interest at a rate of 15.0% per annum, with $3.0 million of overrun advances which bore interest at a rate of 18.0%.

On May 19, 2023, we acquired The Interlock. The consideration for such acquisition included the repayment of the Company's outstanding $90.2 million mezzanine loan on the project. See Note 5 to our consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information regarding the acquisition. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we recognized $3.6 million of interest income on the note. See Note 6 to our consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Solis Kennesaw

On May 25, 2023, we entered into a $37.9 million preferred equity investment for the development of a multifamily property located in Marietta, Georgia. The investment has economic terms consistent with a note receivable, including a mandatory redemption or maturity on May 25, 2027, and it is accounted for as a note receivable. Our investment bears interest at a rate of 14.0% for the first 24 months. Beginning on May 25, 2025, the investment will bear interest at a rate of 9.0% for 12 months. On May 25, 2026, the investment will again bear interest at a rate of 14.0% through maturity. The interest compounds annually. We also earn an unused commitment fee of 11.0% on the unfunded portion of the investment's maximum commitment, which does not compound, and an equity fee on our commitment of $0.6 million to be amortized through redemption. The preferred equity investment is subject to a minimum interest guarantee of $13.1 million over the life of the investment, which represents approximately 27 months of interest.

The balance on the Solis Kennesaw note was $15.9 million as of December 31, 2023, which includes $2.7 million of cumulative accrued interest and unused commitment fees as well as a discount of $0.5 million due to unamortized equity fees. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we recognized $2.8 million of interest income on the note. See Note 6 to our consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Solis Peachtree Corners

On July 26, 2023, we entered into a $28.4 million preferred equity investment for the development of a multifamily property located in Peachtree Corners, Georgia ("Solis Peachtree Corners"). The preferred equity investment has economic and other terms consistent with a note receivable, including a mandatory redemption feature effective on October 27, 2027. Our investment bears interest at a rate of 15.0% for the first 27 months. Beginning on November 1, 2025, the investment will bear interest at a rate of 9.0% for 12 months. On November 1, 2026, the investment will again bear interest at a rate of 15.0% through maturity. The interest compounds annually. We also earn an unused commitment fee of 10.0% on the unfunded portion of the investment's maximum loan commitment, which also compounds annually, and an equity fee on our commitment of $0.4 million to be amortized through redemption. The preferred equity investment is subject to a minimum interest guarantee of $12.0 million over the life of the investment, which represents approximately 30 months of interest.

The balance on the Solis Peachtree Corners note was $11.1 million as of December 31, 2023, which includes $1.4 million of cumulative accrued interest and unused commitment fees as well as a discount of $0.4 million due to unamortized equity fees. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we recognized $1.5 million of interest income on the note. See Note 6 to our consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The Allure at Edinburgh

On July 26, 2023, we entered into a $9.2 million preferred equity investment for the development of a multifamily property located in Chesapeake, Virginia ("The Allure at Edinburgh"). The preferred equity investment has economic and other terms consistent with a note receivable, including a mandatory redemption feature effective on January 16, 2028. Our investment bears interest at a rate of 15.0%, which does not compound. Upon The Allure at Edinburgh obtaining a certificate of occupancy, the investment will bear interest at a rate of 10.0%. The common equity partner in the development property holds an option to sell the property to us at a predetermined amount if certain conditions are met. We also hold an option to purchase the property at any time prior to maturity of the preferred equity investment, and at the same predetermined amount as the common equity partner's option to sell.

The balance on The Allure at Edinburgh note was $9.8 million as of December 31, 2023, which includes $0.6 million of cumulative accrued interest. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we recognized $0.6 million of interest income on the note. As of December 31, 2023, this note was fully funded. See Note 6 to our consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Acquisitions

On January 14, 2023, we acquired an additional 11% membership interest in the Constellation Energy Building, increasing our ownership interest to 90%, in exchange for full satisfaction of the $12.8 million loan that was extended to the seller upon the acquisition of the property in January 2022.

On May 19, 2023, we acquired The Interlock, a 311,000 square foot Class A commercial mixed-use asset in West Midtown Atlanta anchored by Georgia Tech. The Interlock consists of office and retail space as well as structured parking. For segment reporting purposes, we separated the office and retail components of The Interlock into two operating properties respectively presented in the office and retail real estate segments. We acquired the asset for total consideration of $214.1 million plus capitalized acquisition costs of $1.2 million. As part of this acquisition, we paid $6.1 million in cash, redeemed our outstanding $90.2 million mezzanine loan, issued $12.2 million of OP Units to the seller, and assumed the asset's senior construction loan of $105.6 million, that was paid off on the acquisition date using the proceeds of the TD term loan facility and an increase in borrowings under the revolving credit facility (each as defined below). We also assumed the leasehold interest in the underlying land owned by Georgia Tech. The ground lease has an expiration in 2117 after considering renewal options.

Dispositions

During the year ended December 31, 2023, we realized $0.7 million of net gain on the sales of $1.2 million of properties:

(1) The outparcel at Market at Mill Creek was disposed to satisfy the outstanding consideration payable for the acquisition of the noncontrolling interest in the property completed on December 31, 2022.

Tax Status

We have elected and qualified to be taxed as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 2013. Our continued qualification as a REIT will depend upon our ability to meet, on a continuing basis, through actual investment and operating results, various complex requirements under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), relating to, among other things, the sources of our gross income, the composition and values of our assets, our distribution levels, and the diversity of ownership of our capital stock. We believe that we are organized in conformity with the requirements for qualification as a REIT under the Code and that our manner of operation will enable us to maintain the requirements for qualification and taxation as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes. In addition, we have elected to treat AHP Holding, Inc., which, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, operates our construction, development, and third-party asset management businesses, as a taxable REIT subsidiary ("TRS").

As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on our net taxable income that we distribute currently to our stockholders. Under the Code, REITs are subject to numerous organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that they distribute at least 90% of their REIT taxable income each year, determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding any net capital gains. If we fail to qualify for taxation as a REIT in any taxable year and do not qualify for certain statutory relief provisions, our income for that year will be taxed at regular corporate rates, and we would be disqualified from taxation as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year during which we ceased to qualify as a REIT. Even if we qualify as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we may still be subject to state and local taxes on our income and assets and to federal income and excise taxes on our undistributed income. Additionally, any income earned by our services company, and any other TRS we form in the future, will be fully subject to federal, state, and local corporate income tax.

Insurance

We carry comprehensive liability, fire, extended coverage, business interruption, and rental loss insurance covering all of the properties in our portfolio under a blanket insurance policy in addition to other coverage that may be appropriate for certain of our properties. For example, in December 2023, we experienced $1.9 million in damages as a result of flooding at our Chronicle Mill property and, subsequent to December 31, 2023, will receive insurance proceeds to cover these damages, as well as reimbursement for revenues lost from any vacated tenants. We believe the policy specifications and insured limits are appropriate and adequate for our properties given the relative risk of loss, the cost of the coverage, and industry practice; however, our insurance coverage may not be sufficient to fully cover our losses. We do not carry insurance for certain losses, including, but not limited to, losses caused by riots or war. Some of our policies, such as those covering losses due to terrorism and earthquakes, are insured subject to limitations involving large deductibles or co-payments and policy limits that may not be sufficient to cover losses for such events. In addition, all but one of the properties in our portfolio as of December 31, 2023 were located in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and Georgia, which are areas subject to an increased risk of hurricanes. While we will carry hurricane insurance on certain of our properties, the amount of our hurricane insurance coverage may not be sufficient to fully cover losses from hurricanes. We may reduce or discontinue hurricane, terrorism, or other insurance on some or all of our properties in the future if the cost of premiums for any of these policies exceeds, in our judgment, the value of the coverage discounted for the risk of loss. Also, if destroyed, we may not be able to rebuild certain of our properties due to current zoning and land use regulations. As a result, we may incur significant costs in the event of adverse weather conditions and natural disasters. In addition, our title insurance policies may not insure for the current aggregate market value of our portfolio, and we do not intend to increase our title insurance coverage as the market value of our portfolio increases. If we or one or more of our tenants experiences a loss that is uninsured or that exceeds policy limits, we could lose the capital invested in the damaged properties as well as the anticipated future cash flows from those properties. In addition, if the damaged properties are subject to recourse indebtedness, we would continue to be liable for the indebtedness, even if these properties were irreparably damaged. Furthermore, we may not be able to obtain adequate insurance coverage at reasonable costs in the future as the costs associated with property and casualty renewals may be higher than anticipated.

Regulation

General

Our properties are subject to various covenants, laws, ordinances, and regulations, including regulations relating to common areas and fire and safety requirements. We believe that each of the properties in our portfolio has the necessary permits and approvals to operate its business.

Americans With Disabilities Act

Our properties must comply with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (the "ADA"), to the extent that such properties are "public accommodations" as defined by the ADA. Under the ADA, all public accommodations must meet federal requirements related to access and use by disabled persons. The ADA may require removal of structural barriers to access by persons with disabilities in certain public areas of our properties where such removal is readily achievable. Although we believe that the properties in our portfolio in the aggregate substantially comply with present requirements of the ADA, we have not conducted a comprehensive audit or investigation of all of our properties to determine our compliance, and we are aware that some particular properties may currently be in non-compliance with the ADA. Noncompliance with the ADA could result in the incurrence of additional costs to attain compliance, the imposition of fines, an award of damages to private litigants, and a limitation on our ability to refinance outstanding indebtedness. The obligation to make readily achievable accommodations is an ongoing one, and we will continue to assess our properties and to make alterations as appropriate in this respect.

Environmental Matters

Under various federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to the environment, as a current or former owner or operator of real property, we may be liable for costs and damages resulting from the presence or discharge of hazardous or toxic substances, waste, or petroleum products at, on, in, under, or migrating from such property, including costs to investigate and clean up such contamination and liability for harm to natural resources. Such laws often impose liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of such contamination, and the liability may be joint and several. These liabilities could be substantial, and the cost of any required remediation, removal, fines, or other costs could exceed the value of the property and our aggregate assets. In addition, the presence of contamination or the failure to remediate contamination at our properties may expose us to third-party liability for costs of remediation and personal or property damage or materially adversely affect our ability to sell, lease, or develop our properties or to borrow using the properties as collateral. In addition, environmental laws may create liens on contaminated sites in favor of the government for damages and costs it incurs to address such contamination. Moreover, if contamination is discovered on our properties, environmental laws may impose restrictions on the manner in which property may be used or businesses may be operated, and these restrictions may require substantial expenditures.

Some of our properties contain, have contained, or are adjacent to or near other properties that have contained or currently contain storage tanks for the storage of petroleum products, propane, or other hazardous or toxic substances. Similarly, some of our properties were used in the past for commercial or industrial purposes, or are currently used for commercial purposes, that involve or involved the use of petroleum products or other hazardous or toxic substances, or are adjacent to or near properties that have been or are used for similar commercial or industrial purposes. As a result, some of our properties have been or may be impacted by contamination arising from the releases of such hazardous substances or petroleum products. Where we have deemed appropriate, we have taken steps to address identified contamination or mitigate risks associated with such contamination; however, we are unable to ensure that further actions will not be necessary. As a result of the foregoing, we could potentially incur material liability.

Environmental laws also govern the presence, maintenance, and removal of asbestos-containing building materials ("ACBM"), and may impose fines and penalties for failure to comply with these requirements or expose us to third-party liability. Such laws require that owners or operators of buildings containing ACBM (and employers in such buildings) properly manage and maintain the asbestos, adequately notify or train those who may come into contact with asbestos, and undertake special precautions, including removal or other abatement, if asbestos would be disturbed during renovation or demolition of a building. In addition, the presence of ACBM in our properties may expose us to third-party liability (e.g. liability for personal injury associated with exposure to asbestos). We are not presently aware of any material adverse issues at our properties including ACBM.

Similarly, environmental laws govern the presence, maintenance, and removal of lead-based paint in residential buildings, and may impose fines and penalties for failure to comply with these requirements. Such laws require, among other things, that owners or operators of residential facilities that contain or potentially contain lead-based paint notify residents of the presence or potential presence of lead-based paint prior to occupancy and prior to renovations and manage lead-based paint waste appropriately. In addition, the presence of lead-based paint in our buildings may expose us to third-party liability (e.g., liability for personal injury associated with exposure to lead-based paint). We are not presently aware of any material adverse issues at our properties involving lead-based paint.

In addition, the properties in our portfolio also are subject to various federal, state, and local environmental and health and safety requirements, such as state and local fire requirements. Moreover, some of our tenants may handle and use hazardous or regulated substances and wastes as part of their operations at our properties, which are subject to regulation. Such environmental and health and safety laws and regulations could subject us or our tenants to liability resulting from these activities. Environmental liabilities could affect a tenant’s ability to make rental payments to us. In addition, changes in laws could increase the potential liability for noncompliance. Our leases sometimes require our tenants to comply with environmental and health and safety laws and regulations and to indemnify us for any related liabilities. However, in the event of the bankruptcy or inability of any of our tenants to satisfy such obligations, we may be required to satisfy such obligations. In addition, we may be held directly liable for any such damages or claims regardless of whether we knew of, or were responsible for, the presence or disposal of hazardous or toxic substances or waste and irrespective of tenant lease provisions. The costs associated with such liability could be substantial and could have a material adverse effect on us.

When excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials, mold growth may occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or is not addressed over a period of time. Some molds may produce airborne toxins or irritants. Indoor air quality issues can also stem from inadequate ventilation, chemical contamination from indoor or outdoor sources, and other biological contaminants such as pollen, viruses, and bacteria. Indoor exposure to airborne toxins or irritants above certain levels can be alleged to cause a variety of adverse health effects and symptoms, including allergic or other reactions. As a result, the presence of significant mold or other airborne contaminants at any of our properties could require us to undertake a costly remediation program to contain or remove the mold or other airborne contaminants from the affected property or increase indoor ventilation. In addition, the presence of significant mold or other airborne contaminants could expose us to liability from our tenants, employees of our tenants, or others if property damage or personal injury occurs. We are not presently aware of any material adverse indoor air quality issues at our properties.

Competition

We compete with a number of developers, owners, and operators of retail, office, and multifamily real estate, many of which own properties similar to ours in the same markets in which our properties are located and some of which have greater financial resources than we do. In operating and managing our portfolio, we compete for tenants based on a number of factors, including location, rental rates, security, flexibility, and expertise to design space to meet prospective tenants’ needs and the manner in which the property is operated, maintained, and marketed. As leases at our properties expire, we may encounter significant competition to renew or re-lease space in light of the large number of competing properties within the markets in which we operate. As a result, we may be required to provide rent concessions or abatements, incur charges for tenant improvements and other inducements, including early termination rights or below-market renewal options, or we may not be able to timely lease vacant space.

We also face competition when pursuing development, acquisition, and lending opportunities. Our competitors may be able to pay higher property acquisition prices, may have private access to opportunities not available to us, may have more financial resources than we do, and may otherwise be in a better position to acquire or develop a property. Competition may also have the effect of reducing the number of suitable development and acquisition opportunities available to us or increasing the price required to consummate a development or acquisition opportunity.

In addition, we face competition in our construction business from other construction companies in the markets in which we operate, including small local companies and large regional and national companies. In our construction business, we compete for construction projects based on several factors, including cost, reputation for quality and timeliness, access to machinery and equipment, access to and relationships with high-quality subcontractors, financial strength, knowledge of local markets, and project management abilities. We believe that we compete favorably on the basis of the foregoing factors and that our construction business is well-positioned to compete effectively in the markets in which we operate. However, some of the construction companies with which we compete have different cost structures and greater financial and other resources than we do, which may put them at an advantage when competing with us for construction projects. Competition from other construction companies may reduce the number of construction projects that we are hired to complete and increase pricing pressure, either of which could reduce the profitability of our construction business.

Human Capital

As of December 31, 2023, we had 164 employees. We are committed to providing each employee with a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment and culture that enables them to contribute fully and develop to their highest potential. We invest heavily in our employees by providing quality training and learning opportunities; promoting inclusion and diversity; and upholding a high standard of ethics and respect for human rights.

Attracting, developing, and retaining team members is crucial to executing our strategy. We offer a comprehensive total rewards program aimed at the varying health, home-life, and financial services. This program includes market-competitive pay, broad-based stock grants and bonuses, healthcare benefits with company paid premiums, retirement savings plans, paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, free flu vaccinations, an Employee Assistance Program and other mental health services. Additionally, we invest in developing employees through programs such as the High-Performance Leadership program, to help ensure they have a strong pipeline of future leaders.

Additional information regarding our activities related to our people and sustainability, as well as our workforce diversity data, can be found in our latest Sustainability Report, which is located on our website at https://armadahoffler.com/sustainability/. The Sustainability Report is updated periodically. This website address is intended to be an inactive textual reference only. None of the information on, or accessible through, our website is part of this Form 10-K or is incorporated by reference herein.

Corporate Information

Our principal executive office is located at 222 Central Park Avenue, Suite 2100, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462 in the Armada Hoffler Tower at the Town Center of Virginia Beach. In addition, we have a construction office located at 1300 Thames Street, Suite 30, Baltimore, Maryland 21231 in Thames Street Wharf at Harbor Point. The telephone number for our principal executive office is (757) 366-4000. We maintain a website located at ArmadaHoffler.com. The information on, or accessible through, our website is not incorporated into and does not constitute a part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K or any other report or document we file with or furnish to the SEC.

Available Information

We file our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to those reports with the SEC. You may obtain copies of these documents by accessing the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. In addition, as soon as reasonably practicable after such materials are furnished to the SEC, we make copies of these documents available to the public free of charge through our website or by contacting our Corporate Secretary at the address set forth above under "—Corporate Information."

Our Corporate Governance Guidelines, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and the charters of our audit committee, compensation committee and nominating and corporate governance committee are all available in the Corporate Governance section of the Investor Relations section of our website. Any amendment to or waiver of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics will be disclosed in the Corporate Governance section of the Investor Relations section of our website within four business days of the amendment or waiver. In addition, we maintain a variety of other governance documents, including, among others, a Human Rights Policy, an Environmental Policy, a Vendor Conduct Policy, and the charter of our Sustainability Committee, all of which are available in the Corporate Governance section of the Investor Relations section of our website.

Financial Information

For required financial information related to our operations, please refer to our consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, included with this Annual Report on Form 10-K.