Urban Edge Properties

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Inflation and related volatility in the economy could negatively impact our results of operations and our tenants.

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Inflation, cost of capital and related volatility in the economy could negatively impact our results of operations and our tenants.

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Inflation in the United States accelerated during 2021 and 2022. During 2023 and 2024, inflation decreased but remained at an elevated level relative to the years preceding 2021, and inflation may increase again in the future. Rising inflation, and any related impacts, including increased prices for consumer goods and higher interest rates and wages, and any fiscal or other policy interventions by the U.S. government in reaction to such events, could negatively impact our results of operations, and could also negatively impact our tenants’ businesses. Most of our leases require tenants to pay their share of operating expenses, including common area maintenance, real estate taxes and insurance, although some larger tenants have capped the amount of these operating expenses they are responsible for under their lease. However, there can be no assurance that our tenants will be able to absorb these expense increases and be able to continue to pay us their portion of operating expenses, capital expenditures and rent. While our leases generally provide for fixed annual rent increases, high levels of inflation would likely outpace our contractual rent increases. As a result, our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, liquidity and ability to satisfy our debt service obligations and to pay dividends and distributions to shareholders could be adversely affected over time. The duration and extent of any prolonged periods of inflation, and any related adverse effects on our results of operations and financial condition, remain unknown at this time.

Current wording

Inflation in the United States accelerated rapidly during 2021 and 2022 and has since moderated. Though significantly lower than the peaks of 2021 and 2022, current inflation still surpasses levels prior to 2021 and may increase again in the future. Rising inflation, and any related impacts, including increased prices for consumer goods and higher interest rates and wages, and any fiscal or other policy interventions by the U.S. government in reaction to such events, could negatively impact our results of operations, and could also negatively impact our tenants’ businesses. Most of our leases require tenants to pay their share of operating expenses, including common area maintenance, real estate taxes and insurance, although some larger tenants have capped the amount of these operating expenses they are responsible for under their lease. However, there can be no assurance that our tenants will be able to absorb these expense increases and be able to continue to pay us their portion of operating expenses, capital expenditures and rent. While our leases generally provide for fixed annual rent increases, high levels of inflation would likely outpace our contractual rent increases. As a result, our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, liquidity and ability to satisfy our debt service obligations and to pay dividends and distributions to shareholders could be adversely affected over time. The duration and extent of any prolonged periods of inflation, and any related adverse effects on our results of operations, financial condition or cost of capital, remain inherently uncertain and could also adversely impact our future business plans and ability to accretively fund future growth.

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Additionally, inflationary pricing may have a negative effect on the construction costs necessary to complete our development and redevelopment projects, including, but not limited to, costs of construction materials, labor and services from third-party contractors and suppliers. Certain mitigating factors and contingencies are built into our contracts; however, no assurance can be given that our efforts at mitigation will be successful. Higher construction costs could adversely impact our investments in real estate assets and expected yields on our redevelopment projects.

Current wording

Additionally, inflationary pricing has had and may continue to have a negative effect on the construction costs necessary to complete our development and redevelopment projects, including, but not limited to, costs of construction materials, labor and services from third-party contractors and suppliers. Certain mitigating factors and contingencies are built into our contracts; however, no assurance can be given that our efforts at mitigation will be successful. Higher construction costs could adversely impact our investments in real estate assets and expected yields on our redevelopment projects.

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International trade disputes, including threatened or implemented tariffs imposed by the U.S. and threatened or implemented tariffs imposed by foreign countries in retaliation, could adversely impact our business. Many of our tenants sell imported goods, and tariffs or other trade restrictions could materially increase costs for these tenants. To the extent our tenants are unable to pass these costs on to their customers, our tenants’ operations could be adversely impacted, which among other things, could weaken demand by those tenants for our real estate. If the operations of potential future tenants are similarly adversely impacted, overall demand for our real estate may also weaken. In addition, international trade disputes, including those related to tariffs, could result in inflationary pressures that directly impact our costs, such as costs for steel, lumber and other materials applicable to our redevelopment projects. Trade disputes could also adversely impact global supply chains which could further increase costs for us and our tenants or delay delivery of key inventories and supplies.

Current wording

International trade disputes, including threatened or implemented tariffs imposed by the U.S. and threatened or implemented tariffs imposed by foreign countries in retaliation, could adversely impact our business. Many of our tenants sell imported goods, and tariffs or other trade restrictions could materially increase costs for these tenants. To the extent our tenants are unable to pass these costs on to their customers, our tenants’ operations could be adversely impacted, which among other things, could weaken demand by those tenants for our real estate. If the operations of potential future tenants are similarly adversely impacted, overall demand for our real estate may also weaken. In addition, international trade disputes, including those related to tariffs, could result in inflationary pressures that directly impact our costs, such as costs for steel, lumber and other materials applicable to our development and redevelopment projects. Trade disputes could also adversely impact global supply chains, which could further increase costs for us and our tenants or delay delivery of key inventories and supplies.

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E-commerce is a vital part of our tenants’ business and continues to gain popularity, with growth in internet sales likely to continue in the future. E-commerce could result in a downturn in the business of some of our current tenants and could affect the way other current and future tenants lease space. For example, the migration towards e-commerce has led many omnichannel retailers to prune the number and size of their traditional “brick and mortar” locations to increasingly rely on e-commerce and alternative distribution channels. Many tenants also permit merchandise purchased on their websites to be picked up at, or returned to, their physical store locations, which may have the effect of decreasing the reported amount of their in-store sales and the amount of rent we are able to collect from them (particularly with respect to those tenants who pay rent based on a percentage of their in-store sales). We cannot predict with certainty how growth in e-commerce will impact the demand for space at our properties or how much revenue will be generated at traditional store locations in the future. If the shift towards e-commerce causes declines in the “brick and mortar” sales generated by our tenants and/or causes our tenants to reduce the size or number of their retail locations in the future, our cash flow, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

Current wording

E-commerce is a vital part of our tenants’ businesses and continues to gain popularity, with growth in internet sales likely to continue in the future. Additionally, many of our tenants face increasing competition from E-commerce, which has previously affected, and could continue to affect in the future, decisions made by current and prospective tenants in leasing space and how they compete and innovate in a rapidly changing retail environment, including potentially reducing the size or number of their traditional “brick and mortar” retail locations in the future and increasing reliance on E-commerce and alternative distribution channels. For example, many tenants also permit merchandise purchased on their websites to be picked up at, or returned to, their physical store locations, which may have the effect of decreasing the reported amount of their in-store sales and the amount of rent we are able to collect from them (particularly with respect to those tenants who pay rent based on a percentage of their in-store sales). We cannot predict with certainty how growth in e-commerce will impact the demand for space at our properties or revenue generated at traditional store locations in the future. If the continued shift towards e-commerce results in any of the impacts noted above, our cash flow, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

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Competition in the retail real estate industry is intense. We compete with a large number of public and private retail real estate companies, including property owners and developers. We compete with these companies to attract customers to our properties, as well as to attract anchor, non-anchor and other tenants. We also compete with these companies for development, redevelopment and acquisition opportunities. Other owners and developers may attempt to take existing tenants from our shopping centers by offering lower rents or other incentives to compel them to relocate. This competition could have a material adverse effect on our ability to lease space and on the amount of rent and expense reimbursements that we receive.

Current wording

Competition in the retail real estate industry is intense. There are numerous public and private retail real estate companies that compete with our efforts to attract customers to our properties, as well as to attract anchor, non-anchor and other tenants. Other owners and developers may attempt to take existing tenants from our shopping centers by offering lower rents or other incentives to compel them to relocate. This competition could have a material adverse effect on our ability to lease space and on the amount of rent and expense reimbursements that we receive.

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If our tenants decide not to renew their leases upon their expiration, or if we exercise our right to replace an existing tenant, we may not be able to relet the space on terms comparable to prior leases or at all. Spaces that accounted for approximately 11.5% of physical occupancy were vacant as of December 31, 2024, excluding leases signed but not commenced. In addition, leases accounting for approximately 22% of our annualized base rent for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 are scheduled to expire within the next three years. Even if tenants do renew or we can relet the space, the terms of the renewal or reletting, taking into account among other things, the cost of improvements to the property and leasing commissions, may be less favorable than the terms in the expired leases. In addition, changes in space utilization by our tenants may impact our ability to renew or relet space without the need to incur substantial costs in renovating or redesigning the internal configuration of the relevant property. If we are unable to promptly renew the leases or relet the space at similar rates or if we incur substantial costs in renewing or reletting the space, or if we are unable to renew or relet the space at all, our cash flow and ability to service debt obligations and pay dividends and other distributions to security holders could be adversely affected.

Current wording

If our tenants decide not to renew their leases upon their expiration, or if we exercise our right to replace an existing tenant, we may not be able to relet the space on terms comparable to prior leases or at all. Spaces that accounted for approximately 12.1% of physical occupancy were vacant as of December 31, 2025, excluding leases signed but not commenced. In addition, leases accounting for approximately 22% of our annualized base rent for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 are scheduled to expire within the next three years. Even if tenants do renew or we can relet the space, the terms of the renewal or reletting, taking into account among other things, the cost of improvements to the property and leasing commissions, may be less favorable than the terms in the expired leases. In addition, changes in space utilization by our tenants may impact our ability to renew or relet space without the need to incur substantial costs in renovating or redesigning the internal configuration of the relevant property. If we are unable to promptly renew the leases or relet the space at similar rates or if we incur substantial costs in renewing or reletting the space, or if we are unable to renew or relet the space at all, our cash flow and ability to service debt obligations and pay dividends and other distributions to security holders could be adversely affected.

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From time to time, certain of our tenants have become insolvent or declared bankruptcy and other tenants may declare bankruptcy or become insolvent in the future. Tenants who file for bankruptcy protection have the legal right to reject any or all of their leases and close related stores. In the event that a tenant with a significant number of leases in our properties files for bankruptcy and rejects its leases, we could experience a significant reduction in our revenues, and we may not be able to collect all pre-petition amounts owed by that party, which may adversely affect our cash flow, financial condition and results of operations. The bankruptcy or insolvency of a major tenant at one of our properties could also negatively impact our ability to lease other existing or future vacancies at any such property. In addition, our leases generally do not contain restrictions designed to ensure the ongoing creditworthiness of our tenants. The bankruptcy or insolvency of a major tenant could result in a lower level of net income, which may adversely affect our cash flow, financial condition and results of operations and decrease funds available to pay our indebtedness or make distributions to shareholders.

Current wording

From time to time, certain of our tenants have become insolvent or declared bankruptcy and other tenants may declare bankruptcy or become insolvent in the future. Tenants who file for bankruptcy protection have the legal right to reject any or all of their leases and close related stores. A tenant in bankruptcy may also attempt to renegotiate their lease or request significant rent concessions. In the event that a tenant with a significant number of leases in our properties files for bankruptcy and rejects its leases, we could experience a significant reduction in our revenues, and we may not be able to collect all pre-petition amounts owed by that party. The bankruptcy or insolvency of a major tenant at one of our properties could also result in a lower level of net income and negatively impact our ability to lease other existing or future vacancies at any such property. In addition, our leases generally do not contain restrictions designed to ensure the ongoing creditworthiness of our tenants. The bankruptcy or insolvency of a tenant and the related potential impacts noted above could adversely affect our cash flow, financial condition and results of operations and decrease funds available to pay our indebtedness or make distributions to shareholders.

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Because a significant number of our properties are located in the New York metropolitan area, we are particularly susceptible to adverse economic and other developments in that area. Collectively, our New York metropolitan area properties in the aggregate generated approximately 65% of our annualized base rent as of December 31, 2024. Real estate markets are subject to economic downturns, and we cannot predict the economic conditions in the New York metropolitan area in either the short-term or long-term. Poor economic or market conditions in the New York metropolitan area may adversely affect our cash flow, financial condition and results of operations.

Current wording

Economic conditions in markets where our properties are concentrated can greatly influence our financial performance. A significant number of our properties are located in the New York metropolitan area, and, as such, we are particularly susceptible to adverse economic and other developments in that area. Collectively, our New York metropolitan area properties in the aggregate generated approximately 65% of our annualized base rent as of December 31, 2025. Real estate markets are subject to economic downturns, and we cannot predict the economic conditions in the New York metropolitan area in either the short-term or long-term. Poor economic or market conditions in the New York metropolitan area may adversely affect our cash flow, financial condition and results of operations.

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We may develop or redevelop properties when we believe that doing so is consistent with our business strategy. As of December 31, 2024, we had 26 active redevelopment projects in which we have invested a total of approximately $73.1 million, and based on our current plans and estimates, we anticipate it will cost an additional $89.5 million to complete. We anticipate engaging in additional development and redevelopment activities in the future. In addition to the risks associated with real estate investments in general as described elsewhere, the risks associated with future development and redevelopment activities include:

Current wording

We may develop or redevelop properties when we believe that doing so is consistent with our business strategy. As of December 31, 2025, we had 23 active redevelopment projects in which we have invested a total of approximately $79.9 million, and based on our current plans and estimates, we anticipate it will cost an additional $85.6 million to complete. We anticipate engaging in additional development and redevelopment activities in the future. In addition to the risks associated with real estate investments in general as described elsewhere, the risks associated with future development and redevelopment activities include:

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The current market for acquisitions of properties in our core markets continues to be competitive. This competition may increase the demand for the types of properties in which we typically invest and, therefore, increase the prices paid for such acquisition properties. We also face significant competition for attractive acquisition opportunities from an indeterminate number of investors, including publicly-traded and privately-held REITs, private equity investors and institutional investment funds, some of which have greater financial resources, greater ability to borrow funds and the willingness to accept more risk than we can prudently manage, including risks with respect to the geographic proximity of investments and the payment of higher acquisition prices. This competition will increase if investments in real estate become more attractive relative to other forms of investment. Competition for investments may reduce the number of suitable investment opportunities available to us and may have the effect of increasing prices paid for such acquisition properties and, as a result, adversely affecting our ability to grow through acquisitions.

Current wording

The current market for acquisitions of properties in our core markets continues to be competitive. There are numerous commercial developers, publicly-traded and privately-held REITs, private equity investors, institutional investment funds and other investors that compete with us in seeking properties for acquisition or redevelopment. This competition may increase the demand for the types of properties in which we typically invest and, therefore, increase the prices paid for such acquisition properties, if we are able to attain them at all. In addition, these competitors have, or may have access to, greater financial resources, greater ability to borrow funds and willingness to accept more risk than we can prudently manage. This competition may result in a higher cost than we are willing to pay or lower rents than we wish to collect. This competition will increase if investments in real estate become more attractive relative to other forms of investment. Competition for investments may reduce the number of suitable investment opportunities available to us and, as a result, adversely affect our ability to grow through acquisitions.

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Real estate is relatively difficult to dispose of quickly. Consequently, we may have limited ability to promptly change our portfolio in response to changes in economic or other conditions. Moreover, our ability to dispose of, or finance real estate may be materially and adversely affected during periods of uncertainty or unfavorable conditions in the credit markets as we or potential buyers of our real estate may experience difficulty in obtaining financing. To dispose of low basis deferral or tax-protected properties efficiently we from time to time use like-kind exchanges, which are intended to qualify for non-recognition of taxable gain, but can be difficult to consummate and result in the property for which the disposed assets are exchanged inheriting their low tax bases and other tax attributes (including tax protection covenants). These challenges related to dispositions may limit our flexibility.

Current wording

Real estate is relatively difficult to dispose of quickly. Consequently, we may have limited ability to promptly change our portfolio in response to changes in economic or other conditions. Market conditions, including macroeconomic events, interest rate changes and capital availability, may impact our ability to sell properties on our preferred timing and at prices and returns we deem acceptable, if at all. To dispose of low basis deferral or tax-protected properties efficiently, we from time to time use like-kind exchanges, which are intended to qualify for non-recognition of taxable gain but can be difficult to consummate and result in the property for which the disposed assets are exchanged inheriting their low tax bases and other tax attributes (including tax protection covenants). These challenges related to dispositions may limit our flexibility.

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Real estate is carried at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Our properties are individually reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the property may not be recoverable. An impairment exists when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds the aggregate projected future cash flows over the anticipated holding period on an undiscounted basis, taking into account the appropriate capitalization rate in determining a future terminal value. An impairment loss is based on the excess of the property’s carrying amount over its estimated fair value. Recording an impairment charge results in an immediate reduction in our income in the period in which the charge is taken, which could materially and adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. For example, we recognized such an impairment in the first quarter of 2023 related to an office and retail property located in Brooklyn, NY.

Current wording

Real estate is carried at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Our properties are individually reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances, including declines in property operating performance and general market conditions, indicate that the carrying amount of the property may not be recoverable. An impairment exists when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds the aggregate projected future cash flows over the anticipated holding period on an undiscounted basis, taking into account the appropriate capitalization rate in determining a future terminal value. An impairment loss is based on the excess of the property’s carrying amount over its estimated fair value. Recording an impairment charge results in an immediate reduction in our income in the period in which the charge is taken, which could materially and adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. We did not recognize any impairment charges during the years ended December 31, 2025 or 2024. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we recognized an impairment charge related to an office and retail property located in Brooklyn, NY.

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We have historically used moderate levels of leverage and expect to continue to incur indebtedness to support our activities. As of December 31, 2024, our outstanding indebtedness was $1.6 billion, of which$100.9 million was variable rate indebtedness. If we are unable to obtain debt financing or refinance existing debt upon maturity on terms favorable to us, or at all, our financial condition and results of operations would likely be adversely affected. As of the date of this filing, we have approximately $23.7 million of mortgage debt, with an interest rate of 4.0%, maturing within the next 12 months related to a mortgage loan encumbering one of our properties. We are actively exploring our options to refinance; however, there is no guarantee that we will be able to do so prior to maturity or at a rate that is favorable to us.

Current wording

We have historically used moderate levels of leverage and expect to continue to incur indebtedness to support our activities. As of December 31, 2025, our outstanding indebtedness was $1.6 billion, all of which was fixed rate indebtedness. If we are unable to obtain debt financing or refinance existing debt upon maturity on terms favorable to us, or at all, our financial condition and results of operations would likely be adversely affected. As of December 31, 2025, we have approximately $113.5 million of mortgage debt, with a weighted average interest rate of 3.9%, maturing within the next 12 months related to mortgage loans encumbering three of our properties.

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As of December 31, 2024, approximately 6% of our current outstanding debt bore interest at variable rates based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”), plus an applicable margin per the respective loan agreements. We are exposed to risks related to a potential rising interest rate environment for our current or any future variable interest rate debt. Interest expense on our variable rate debt at December 31, 2024, excluding the mortgage loan secured by Plaza at Woodbridge as the loan is hedged with an interest rate cap, would increase by approximately$0.5 million annually for every 100-basis-point increase in interest rates. While we may enter into interest rate hedging transactions with counterparties, there can be no guarantee that the future financial condition of these counterparties will enable them to fulfill their obligations under such agreements.

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As of December 31, 2025, we had no variable rate debt outstanding and our only potential exposure is related to our line of credit, which bears interest at a variable rate based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”), plus an applicable margin per the respective loan agreement. We are exposed to risks related to a potential rising interest rate environment for our current or any future variable interest rate debt. While we may enter into interest rate hedging transactions with counterparties, there can be no guarantee that the future financial condition of these counterparties will enable them to fulfill their obligations under such agreements.

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If the cost or amount of our debt increases or we cannot refinance our debt in sufficient amounts or on acceptable terms, we are at risk of default on our obligations, which could have a material adverse effect on our company, including our ability to make distributions to our shareholders.

Current wording

If the cost or amount of our debt increases or we cannot refinance our debt in sufficient amounts or on acceptable terms, we are at risk of default on our obligations, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company, including our ability to make distributions to our shareholders.

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The mortgages on our properties contain customary covenants such as those that limit our ability, without the prior consent of the lender, to further mortgage the applicable property or to reduce insurance coverage. The Revolving Credit Agreement contains, and any debt that we may obtain in the future may contain, customary restrictions, requirements and other limitations on our ability to incur indebtedness, including covenants (i) that limit our ability to incur debt based upon (1) our ratio of total debt to total assets, (2) our ratio of secured debt to total assets, (3) our ratio of earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) to interest expense and (4) our ratio of EBITDA to fixed charges, and (ii) that require us to maintain a certain level of unencumbered assets to unsecured debt. Our ability to borrow is subject to compliance with these and other covenants. Failure to comply with our covenants could cause a default under the applicable debt instrument and we may then be required to repay such debt with capital from other sources or to give possession of a secured property to the lender. Under those circumstances, other sources of capital may not be available to us or may be available only on unattractive terms.

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The mortgages on our properties contain customary covenants such as those that limit our ability, without the prior consent of the lender, to further mortgage the applicable property, reduce insurance coverage, execute certain leases or undertake certain development activities. The agreements for our unsecured line of credit and term loans contain, and any debt that we may obtain in the future may contain, customary restrictions, requirements and other limitations on our ability to incur indebtedness, including covenants (i) that limit our ability to incur debt based upon (1) our ratio of total debt to total assets, (2) our ratio of secured debt to total assets, (3) our ratio of earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) to interest expense and (4) our ratio of EBITDA to fixed charges, and (ii) that require us to maintain a certain level of unencumbered assets to unsecured debt. Our ability to borrow is subject to compliance with these and other covenants. Failure to comply with our covenants could cause a default under the applicable debt instrument and we may then be required to repay such debt with capital from other sources or to give possession of a secured property to the lender. Under those circumstances, other sources of capital may not be available to us or may be available only on unattractive terms.

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In the event that we default on mortgages in the future, either as a result of ceasing to make debt service payments or failing to meet applicable covenants, the lenders may accelerate the related debt obligations and foreclose and/or take control of the properties that secure their loans. As of December 31, 2024, we had $1.6 billion of secured debt outstanding, encumbering 31 of our properties. As of December 31, 2024, we were in compliance with all debt covenants. Further, for tax purposes, the foreclosure of a mortgage may result in the recognition of taxable income related to the extinguished debt without us having received any accompanying cash proceeds. As a result, since we are structured as a REIT, we may be required to identify and utilize sources for distributions to our shareholders related to such taxable income in order to avoid incurring corporate tax or to meet the REIT distribution requirements imposed by the Code.

Current wording

In the event that we default on mortgages in the future, either as a result of ceasing to make debt service payments or failing to meet applicable covenants, the lenders may accelerate the related debt obligations and foreclose and/or take control of the properties that secure their loans. As of December 31, 2025, we had $1.6 billion of secured debt outstanding, encumbering 30 of our properties. As of December 31, 2025, we were in compliance with all debt covenants. Further, for tax purposes, the foreclosure of a mortgage may result in the recognition of taxable income related to the extinguished debt without us having received any accompanying cash proceeds. As a result, since we are structured as a REIT, we may be required to identify and utilize sources for distributions to our shareholders related to such taxable income in order to avoid incurring corporate tax or to meet the REIT distribution requirements imposed by the Code.

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We depend primarily on external financing to fund the growth of our business because one of the requirements of the Code for a REIT is that it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income, excluding net capital gains, to its shareholders. There is a separate requirement to distribute net capital gains or pay a corporate level tax in lieu thereof. Our access to debt or equity financing depends on conditions in the capital markets generally and the willingness of third parties to lend to or to make equity investments. There can be no assurance that new financing or other capital will be available or available on acceptable terms. The failure to obtain financing or other capital could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. For information about our available sources of funds, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources” included in Part II, Item 7 in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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We depend primarily on external financing to fund the growth of our business because one of the requirements of the Code for a REIT is that it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income, excluding net capital gains, to its shareholders. There is a separate requirement to distribute net capital gains or pay a corporate level tax in lieu thereof. Our access to debt or equity financing depends on several factors, including general market conditions, our current and potential future earnings, the market’s perception of our growth potential and risk profile, and our cash distributions. Disruptions in the financial markets could impact the overall amount of debt and equity capital available, our ability to access new capital on acceptable terms and loan-to-value ratios which could cause a tightening of lender underwriting standards and terms and higher interest rate spreads. As such, there can be no assurance that new financing or other capital will be available or available on acceptable terms. The failure to obtain financing or other capital could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. For information about our available sources of funds, see“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources” included in Part II, Item 7 of this Annual Report on

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We face risks associated with security breaches, whether through cyber attacks or cyber intrusions over the internet, malware, computer viruses, attachments to emails, persons inside our organization or persons with access to systems, and other significant disruptions of our IT networks and related systems. Similarly, vendors from whom we receive outsourced IT-related services, including third-party platforms, face the same risks, which could in turn affect us. Our internal and outsourced IT networks and related systems are essential to the operation of our business and our ability to perform day to day operations.

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We face risks associated with security breaches, whether through cyber attacks or cyber intrusions over the internet, malware, computer viruses, attachments to emails, persons inside our organization or persons with access to systems, and other significant disruptions of our Information Technology (“IT”) networks and related systems. Similarly, vendors from whom we receive outsourced IT-related services, including third-party platforms, face the same risks, which could in turn affect us. Our internal and outsourced IT networks and related systems are essential to the operation of our business and our ability to perform day to day operations.

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A breach or significant and extended disruption in the functioning of our systems, including our primary website, may damage our reputation and cause us to lose customers, tenants and revenues, generate third-party claims, result in the unintended and/or unauthorized public disclosure or the misappropriation of proprietary, personal identifying and confidential information, and require us to incur significant expenses to address and remediate or otherwise resolve these kinds of issues, and we may not be able to recover these expenses in whole or in any part from our service providers, responsible parties, or insurance carriers which could have a material adverse effect on our business and operations.

Current wording

Any such issues, including a breach or significant and extended disruption in the functioning of our systems, including our primary website, may damage our reputation and cause us to lose availability of our systems data, customers, tenants and revenues, generate third-party claims, result in the unintended and/or unauthorized public disclosure or the misappropriation of proprietary, personal identifying and confidential information, and require us to incur significant expenses to address and remediate or otherwise resolve these kinds of issues, and we may not be able to recover these expenses in whole or in any part from our service providers, responsible parties, or insurance carriers which could have a material adverse effect on our business and operations.

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Despite system redundancy, the implementation of security measures and the existence of a disaster recovery plan for our information technology (“IT”) infrastructure, our systems are vulnerable to damages from any number of sources, including computer viruses, unauthorized access, energy blackouts, natural disasters, terrorism, war and telecommunication failures. We have placed reliance on third-party managed services to perform a number of IT-related functions and we may experience system difficulties related to our platform and integrating the services provided by third parties. If we experience a system failure or accident that causes interruptions in our operations, we could experience material and adverse disruptions to our business. We may also incur additional costs to remedy damages caused by such disruptions.

Current wording

Despite system redundancy, the implementation of security measures and the existence of a disaster recovery plan for our IT infrastructure, our systems are vulnerable to damages from any number of sources, including computer viruses, unauthorized access, energy blackouts, natural disasters, terrorism, war and telecommunication failures. We have placed reliance on third-party managed services to perform a number of IT-related functions and we may experience system difficulties related to our platform and integrating the services provided by third parties. If we experience a system failure or accident that causes interruptions in our operations, we could experience material and adverse disruptions to our business. We may also incur additional costs to remedy damages caused by such disruptions.

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Our two properties in Puerto Rico made up approximately 8% of our net operating income (“NOI”) for the year ended December 31, 2024. Puerto Rico has faced significant fiscal and economic challenges in previous years, including its government filing for bankruptcy protection in 2017, and continues to face challenges resulting from natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes. Such events, individually or in the aggregate, can disrupt the local economy and could result in less disposable income for the purchase of goods sold at our properties and the inability of merchants to pay rent and other charges.

Current wording

Our two properties in Puerto Rico made up approximately 8% of our net operating income (“NOI”) for the year ended December 31, 2025. Puerto Rico has faced significant fiscal and economic challenges in previous years, including its government filing for bankruptcy protection in 2017, and continues to face challenges resulting from natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes. Such events, individually or in the aggregate, can disrupt the local economy and could result in less disposable income for the purchase of goods sold at our properties and the inability of merchants to pay rent and other charges. Any of these events could negatively impact our ability to lease space on terms and conditions we seek and could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.

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Natural disasters could have a concentrated impact on us.

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Natural disasters and climate change could have a concentrated impact on us.

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We own properties near the Atlantic Coast and in Puerto Rico which are subject to natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, earthquakes and storm surges. We also have two properties in California that could be impacted by earthquakes and wildfires. As a result, we could become subject to business interruption, significant losses and repair costs, such as those we experienced from Hurricane Maria in 2017, which damaged and caused the temporary closure of our two properties in Puerto Rico. We maintain comprehensive, all-risk property and rental value insurance coverage on our properties, however losses resulting from a natural disaster may be subject to a deductible or not fully covered and such losses could adversely affect our cash flow, financial condition and results of operations.

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We own properties near the Atlantic Coast and in Puerto Rico which are subject to natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, earthquakes and storm surges. We also have two properties in California that could be impacted by earthquakes and wildfires. Changing weather patterns and climatic conditions, resulting primarily from climate change, may affect the predictability and frequency of natural disasters and severe weather conditions and create additional uncertainty as to future trends and exposures, including certain areas in which our portfolio is concentrated, such as the New York metropolitan area. As a result, we could become subject to business interruption, significant losses and repair costs. We maintain comprehensive, all-risk property and rental value insurance coverage on our properties, however losses resulting from a natural disaster may be subject to a deductible or not fully covered and such losses could adversely affect our cash flow, financial condition and results of operations.

Previous wording

We maintain numerous insurance policies including for general liability, property, pollution, acts of terrorism, trustees’ and officers’, cyber, workers’ compensation and automobile-related liabilities. However, all such policies are subject to the terms, conditions, exclusions, deductibles and sub-limits, among other limiting factors. For example, our terrorism insurance policy excludes coverage for nuclear, biological, chemical or radiological terrorism events as defined by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act.

Current wording

We maintain numerous insurance policies including for general liability, property, pollution, acts of terrorism, trustees’ and officers’, cyber, workers’ compensation and automobile-related liabilities which we believe are of the types and amounts customarily obtained for or by owners of similar types of real property assets located in the areas where our properties are located. All such policies are subject to terms, conditions, exclusions, deductibles and sub-limits, among other limiting factors.

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We continue to monitor the state of the insurance market and the scope and costs of available coverage. Certain premiums have increased significantly and may continue to do so in the future. We cannot anticipate what coverage will be available on commercially reasonable terms, or at all, and expect premiums across most coverage lines will continue to increase in light of recent events, including hurricanes and flooding in our core markets. The incurrence of uninsured losses, costs or uncovered premiums could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources” included in Part II, Item 7. in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8. in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Current wording

We continue to monitor the state of the insurance market and the scope and costs of available coverage. Certain premiums have increased significantly and may continue to do so in the future. We cannot anticipate what coverage will be available on commercially reasonable terms, or at all, and expect premiums across most coverage lines will continue to increase in light of recent events, including hurricanes and flooding in our core markets. As a result, we may reduce the insurance we procure or we may elect or be compelled to self-insure certain lines of coverage up to certain limits, such as through our wholly-owned captive insurance program. Incurring uninsured losses, costs or uncovered premiums could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. See“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources” included in Part II, Item 7 in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Notes to the consolidated audited financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Over the past several years, a number of highly publicized terrorist acts and shootings have occurred at domestic and international retail properties. In the event concerns regarding safety were to alter shopping habits or deter customers from visiting shopping centers, our tenants would be adversely affected, as would the general demand for retail space. Additionally, if such incidents were to continue, insurance for such acts may become limited or subject to substantial cost increases. Such an incident at one of our properties, particularly one in which we generate a significant amount of revenue, could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Current wording

Over the past several years, a number of highly publicized terrorist acts and shootings have occurred at domestic and international retail properties. In the event concerns regarding safety were to alter shopping habits or deter customers from visiting shopping centers, our tenants would be adversely affected, as would the general demand for retail space and the value of our properties. Additionally, if such incidents were to continue, insurance for such acts may become limited or subject to substantial cost increases. Such an incident at one of our properties, particularly one in which we generate a significant amount of revenue, could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

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Our operations and properties are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations concerning the protection of the environment including air and water quality, hazardous or toxic substances and health and safety. These laws often impose liability without regard to whether the owner knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of hazardous or toxic substances. The cost of any required remediation may exceed the value of the property and/or the aggregate assets of the owner or the responsible party. The presence of, or the failure to properly remediate, hazardous or toxic substances may adversely affect our ability to sell or lease a contaminated property or to use the property as collateral for a loan. We can provide no assurance that we are aware of all potential environmental liabilities; that any previous owner, occupant or tenant did not create any material environmental condition not known to us; that our properties will not be affected by tenants or nearby properties or other unrelated third parties; and that future uses or conditions, or changes in environmental laws and regulations will not result in additional material environmental liabilities to us.

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The cost of any required remediation may exceed the value of the property and/or the aggregate assets of the owner or the responsible party. The presence of, or the failure to properly remediate, hazardous or toxic substances may adversely affect our ability to sell or lease a contaminated property or to use the property as collateral for a loan. We can provide no assurance that we are aware of all potential environmental liabilities; that any previous owner, occupant or tenant did not create any material environmental condition not known to us; that our properties will not be affected by tenants or nearby properties or other unrelated third parties; and that future uses or conditions, or changes in environmental laws and regulations will not result in additional material environmental liabilities to us.

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In March 2024, the SEC issued their final ruling on the “Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors” which includes extensive rules aimed at creating consistency, comparability and reliability of climate-related information among public issuers. In April 2024, in response to petitions and litigation from state officials, business and environmental groups alike, the SEC issued an order staying the rules until the litigation process is complete. As of the date of this filing, the timeline for resolution is not easily determinable and it is uncertain whether the rules will be upheld, amended or abolished. The rules would require public issuers to include prescribed climate-related information in their registration statements and annual reports, including information regarding greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related risks and opportunities and related financial impacts, capital expenditures, governance and strategy. Additionally, we may become subject to new compliance requirements and/or new costs or taxes associated with natural resource or energy usage and related emissions (such as a “carbon tax”), which could increase our operating costs. All of these factors could result in additional costs and devoting additional resources to monitor, report and implement various Corporate Responsibility practices.

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In March 2024, the SEC issued their final ruling on the “Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors” which includes extensive rules aimed at creating consistency, comparability and reliability of climate-related information among public issuers. In April 2024, in response to petitions and litigation from state officials, business and environmental groups alike, the SEC issued an order staying the rules until the litigation process is complete. Subsequently, the SEC withdrew its defense of the rules, but requested that the litigation be resolved on the merits. In September 2025, it was ordered that the litigation would be held in abeyance until the SEC reconsiders or renews its defense of the rules. As of the date of this filing, the timeline for resolution is not easily determinable and it is uncertain whether the rules will be upheld, amended or abolished. The rules would require public issuers to include prescribed climate-related information in their registration statements and annual reports, including information regarding greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related risks and opportunities and related financial impacts, capital expenditures, governance and strategy. Additionally, we may become subject to new compliance requirements and/or new costs or taxes associated with natural resource or energy usage and related emissions (such as a “carbon tax”), which could increase our operating costs. All of these factors could result in additional costs and devoting additional resources to monitor, report and implement various Corporate Responsibility practices.

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) generally requires that public buildings, including our properties, meet certain federal requirements related to access and use by disabled persons. Noncompliance could result in the imposition of fines by the federal government or the award of damages to private litigants and/or legal fees to their counsel. We could be required under the ADA to make substantial alterations to, and capital expenditures at, one or more of our properties, including the removal of access barriers, which could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Current wording

The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) generally requires that public buildings, including our properties, meet certain federal requirements related to access and use by disabled persons. Investigation of a property may reveal non-compliance with the ADA and could result in the imposition of fines by the federal government or the award of damages to private litigants and/or legal fees to their counsel. We could be required under the ADA to make substantial alterations to, and capital expenditures at, one or more of our properties, including the removal of access barriers, which could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Previous wording

Our properties are subject to various federal, state and local regulatory requirements such as state and local fire and life safety regulations. If we fail to comply with these requirements, we could incur fines or private damage awards. We do not know whether existing requirements will change or whether compliance with future requirements will require significant unanticipated expenditures. If we incur substantial costs to comply with the ADA and any other legislation, our cash flow, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.

Current wording

Our properties are also subject to various federal, state and local regulatory requirements such as state and local fire and life safety regulations. If we fail to comply with these requirements, we could incur fines or private damage awards. We do not know whether existing requirements will change or whether compliance with future requirements will require significant unanticipated expenditures. If we incur substantial costs to comply with the ADA and any other legislation, our cash flow, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.