Biggest changeThe following is a reconciliation of Net income/(loss) available to the Company’s common shareholders to Same property NOI (in thousands): Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Net income/(loss) available to the Company’s common shareholders $ 133,360 $ (56,086 ) $ 629,252 $ 100,758 Adjustments: Management and other fee income (3,708 ) (3,955 ) (16,343 ) (16,836 ) General and administrative 35,627 31,928 136,807 119,534 Impairment charges - 200 14,043 21,958 Merger charges 1,016 - 4,766 - Depreciation and amortization 124,282 124,676 507,265 505,000 Gain on sale of properties (22,600 ) (4,221 ) (74,976 ) (15,179 ) Special dividend income - - (194,116 ) - Interest expense and other income, net 46,917 50,969 210,241 205,652 (Gain)/loss on marketable securities, net (3,620 ) 100,314 (21,262 ) 315,508 (Benefit)/provision for income taxes, net (175 ) 57,750 60,952 56,654 Equity in income of other investments, net (1,968 ) (1,912 ) (10,709 ) (17,403 ) Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 2,468 2,710 11,676 (11,442 ) Preferred dividends 6,285 6,307 25,021 25,218 Non same property net operating income (12,967 ) (13,293 ) (62,357 ) (68,548 ) Non-operational expense from joint ventures, net 24,713 23,934 86,625 55,514 Same property NOI $ 329,630 $ 319,321 $ 1,306,885 $ 1,276,388 Same property NOI increased by $10.3 million, or 3.2%, for the three months ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the corresponding period in 2022.
Biggest changeThe following is a reconciliation of Net income available to the Company’s common shareholders to Same property NOI (in thousands): Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Net income available to the Company’s common shareholders $ 154,835 $ 133,360 $ 375,718 $ 629,252 Adjustments: Management and other fee income (4,333 ) (3,708 ) (17,949 ) (16,343 ) General and administrative 34,902 35,627 138,140 136,807 Impairment charges 199 - 4,476 14,043 Merger charges - 1,016 25,246 4,766 Depreciation and amortization 156,130 124,282 603,685 507,265 Gain on sale of properties (330 ) (22,600 ) (1,274 ) (74,976 ) Special dividend income - - - (194,116 ) Interest expense and other income, net 66,032 46,917 250,201 210,241 Loss/(gain) on marketable securities, net 66 (3,620 ) 27,679 (21,262 ) (Benefit)/provision for income taxes, net (46,938 ) (175 ) 25,417 60,952 Equity in income of other investments, net (353 ) (1,968 ) (9,821 ) (10,709 ) Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 1,961 2,468 8,654 11,676 Preferred stock redemption charges 3,304 - 3,304 - Preferred dividends, net 7,899 6,285 31,763 25,021 RPT same property NOI (1) - 40,062 606 160,978 Non same property net operating income (13,781 ) (9,727 ) (54,627 ) (55,508 ) Non-operational expense from joint ventures, net 30,066 24,713 115,695 86,625 Same property NOI $ 389,659 $ 372,932 $ 1,526,913 $ 1,474,712 (1) Amounts for the respective periods, represent the Same property NOI from RPT properties, not included in the Company's Net income available to the Company's common shareholders.
The Company considers Same property NOI as an important operating performance measure because it is frequently used by securities analysts and investors to measure only the net operating income of properties that have been owned by the Company for the entire current and prior year reporting periods.
The Company considers Same property NOI as an important operating performance measure because it is frequently used by securities analysts and 44 investors to measure only the net operating income of properties that have been owned by the Company for the entire current and prior year reporting periods.
NAREIT defines FFO as net income/(loss) available to the Company’s common shareholders computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding (i) depreciation and amortization related to real estate, (ii) gains or losses from sales of certain real estate assets, (iii) gains and losses from change in control, (iv) impairment write-downs of certain real estate assets and investments in entities when the impairment is directly attributable to decreases in the value of depreciable real estate held by the entity and (v) after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures calculated to reflect FFO on the same basis.
NAREIT defines FFO as net income available to the Company’s common shareholders computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding (i) depreciation and amortization related to real estate, (ii) gains or losses from sales of certain real estate assets, (iii) gains and losses from change in control, (iv) impairment write-downs of certain real estate assets and investments in entities when the impairment is directly attributable to decreases in the value of depreciable real estate held by the entity and (v) after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships 43 and joint ventures calculated to reflect FFO on the same basis.
The Company’s supplemental indenture governing its senior notes contains the following covenants, all of which the Company is compliant with: Covenant Must Be As of December 31, 2023 Consolidated Indebtedness to Total Assets 38% Consolidated Secured Indebtedness to Total Assets 2% Consolidated Income Available for Debt Service to Maximum Annual Service Charge >1.50x 5.3x Unencumbered Total Asset Value to Consolidated Unsecured Indebtedness >1.50x 2.4x For a full description of the various indenture covenants refer to the Indenture dated September 1, 1993; the First Supplemental Indenture dated August 4, 1994; the Second Supplemental Indenture dated April 7, 1995; the Third Supplemental Indenture dated June 2, 2006; the Fourth Supplemental Indenture dated April 26, 2007; the Fifth Supplemental Indenture dated as of September 24, 2009; the Sixth Supplemental Indenture dated as of May 23, 2013; Seventh Supplemental Indenture dated as of April 24, 2014; and the Eighth Supplemental Indenture dated as of January 3, 2023 each as filed with the SEC.
Senior Notes – The Company’s supplemental indenture governing its senior notes contains the following covenants, all of which the Company is compliant with: Covenant Must Be As of December 31, 2024 Consolidated Indebtedness to Total Assets 38% Consolidated Secured Indebtedness to Total Assets 2% Consolidated Income Available for Debt Service to Maximum Annual Service Charge >1.50x 4.4x Unencumbered Total Asset Value to Consolidated Unsecured Indebtedness >1.50x 2.4x For a full description of the various indenture covenants refer to the Indenture dated September 1, 1993; the First Supplemental Indenture dated August 4, 1994; the Second Supplemental Indenture dated April 7, 1995; the Third Supplemental Indenture dated June 2, 2006; the Fourth Supplemental Indenture dated April 26, 2007; the Fifth Supplemental Indenture dated as of September 24, 2009; the Sixth Supplemental Indenture dated as of May 23, 2013; the Seventh Supplemental Indenture dated as of April 24, 2014; and the Eighth Supplemental Indenture dated as of January 3, 2023, each as filed with the SEC.
Also, upon acquisition of real estate operating properties in either an asset acquisition or business combination, the Company estimates the fair value of acquired tangible assets (consisting of land, building, building improvements and tenant improvements) and identified intangible assets and liabilities (consisting of above and below-market leases, in-place leases, and tenant relationships, where applicable), assumed debt and redeemable units issued at the date of acquisition, based on evaluation of information and estimates available at that date.
Also, upon acquisition of real estate operating properties in either an asset acquisition or business combination, the Company estimates the fair value of acquired 29 tangible assets (consisting of land, building, building improvements and tenant improvements) and identified intangible assets and liabilities (consisting of above and below-market leases, in-place leases, and tenant relationships, where applicable), any assumed debt and/or redeemable units issued at the date of acquisition, based on evaluation of information and estimates available at that date.
The Company is actively pursuing redevelopment opportunities within its operating portfolio which it believes will increase the overall value by bringing in new tenants and improving the assets’ value. The Company anticipates its capital commitment toward these redevelopment projects and re-tenanting efforts for 2024 will be approximately $225.0 million to $275.0 million.
The Company is actively pursuing redevelopment opportunities within its operating portfolio, which it believes will increase the overall value by bringing in new tenants and improving the assets’ value. The Company anticipates its capital commitment toward these redevelopment projects and re-tenanting efforts for 2025 will be approximately $225.0 million to $275.0 million.
The Company’s reconciliation of Net income/(loss) available to the Company’s common shareholders to FFO available to the Company’s common shareholders is reflected in the table below (in thousands, except per share data).
The Company’s reconciliation of Net income available to the Company’s common shareholders to FFO available to the Company’s common shareholders is reflected in the table below (in thousands, except per share data).
The Company intends to maintain strong debt service coverage and fixed charge coverage ratios as part of its commitment to maintain its unsecured debt ratings. The Company may, from time to time, seek to obtain funds through additional common and preferred equity offerings, unsecured debt financings, unsecured term loans and/or mortgage/construction loan financings and other capital alternatives.
The Company intends to maintain strong debt service coverage and fixed charge coverage ratios as part of its commitment to maintain its unsecured debt ratings. The Company may, from time to time, seek to obtain funds through additional common and preferred equity offerings, unsecured debt financings, and/or mortgage/construction loan financings and other capital alternatives.
See the Exhibits Index in this Form 10-K for specific filing information. In connection with the Reorganization, Kimco OP became the issuer of the senior notes and the Parent Company has provided a full and unconditional guarantee of Kimco OP’s obligations under each series of senior notes previously issued and outstanding.
See the Index to Exhibits included in this Form 10-K for specific filing information. In connection with the Reorganization, Kimco OP became the issuer of the senior notes and the Parent Company has provided a full and unconditional guarantee of Kimco OP’s obligations under each series of senior notes previously issued and outstanding.
The lender generally does not have recourse against any other assets owned by the borrower or any of the constituent members of the borrower, except for certain specified exceptions listed in the particular loan documents (see Footnote 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K).
The lender generally does not have recourse against any other assets owned by the borrower or any of the constituent members of the borrower, except for certain specified exceptions listed in the particular loan documents (see Footnote 7 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K).
Under this program, the Company may repurchase shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share, with an aggregate gross purchase price of up to $300.0 million. The Company did not repurchase any shares under the share repurchase program during 2023 and 2022.
Under this program, the Company may repurchase shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share, with an aggregate gross purchase price of up to $300.0 million. The Company did not repurchase any shares under the share repurchase program during 2024 and 2023.
For example, in the event that the Company’s collectability determinations are not accurate, and the Company is required to write off additional receivables equaling 1% of the outstanding accounts and notes receivable, net balance at December 31, 2023, the Company’s rental income and net income would decrease by $3.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
For example, in the event that the Company’s collectability determinations are not accurate, and the Company is required to write off additional receivables equaling 1% of the outstanding accounts and notes receivable, net balance at December 31, 2024, the Company’s rental income and net income would decrease by $3.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Comparison of the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 Information pertaining to fiscal year 2021 was included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 under Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” which was filed with the SEC on February 24, 2023.
Comparison of the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 Information pertaining to fiscal year 2022 was included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 under Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” which was filed with the SEC on February 26, 2024.
The Company will continue to evaluate its capital requirements for both its short-term and long-term liquidity needs, which could be affected by various risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the effects of the current inflationary environment, rising interest rates, and other risks detailed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors.
The Company will continue to evaluate its capital requirements for both its short-term and long-term liquidity needs, which could be affected by various risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the effects of the current inflationary environment, elevated interest rates, and other risks detailed in Part I, Item 1A.
In addition to the public equity and debt markets as capital sources, the Company may, from time to time, obtain mortgage financing on selected properties to partially fund the capital needs of its real estate re-development and re-tenanting projects. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had over 485 unencumbered property interests in its portfolio.
In addition to the public equity and debt markets as capital sources, the Company may, from time to time, obtain mortgage financing on selected properties to partially fund the capital needs of its real estate re-development and re-tenanting projects. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had over 525 unencumbered property interests in its portfolio.
The 2020 Plan provides for a maximum of 10,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to be reserved for the issuance of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance awards, dividend equivalents, stock payments and deferred stock awards.
The 2020 Plan provides for a maximum of 10,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to be reserved for the issuance of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance awards, dividend equivalents, stock payments, deferred stock awards and long-term incentive plan units.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in this Form 10-K.
Item 7. Managem ent's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in this Form 10-K.
(3) General and administrative expense includes employee-related expenses (including salaries, bonuses, equity awards, benefits, severance costs and payroll taxes), professional fees, office rent, travel and entertainment costs and other company-specific expenses. Net income available to the Company’s common shareholders was $629.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to $100.8 million for the comparable period in 2022.
(3) General and administrative expense includes employee-related expenses (including salaries, bonuses, equity awards, benefits, severance costs and payroll taxes), professional fees, office rent, travel and entertainment costs and other company-specific expenses. Net income available to the Company’s common shareholders was $375.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to $629.3 million for the comparable period in 2023.
Impairment charges – During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized impairment charges of $14.0 million and $22.0 million, respectively, primarily related to adjustments to property carrying values for which the Company’s estimated fair values were primarily based upon signed contracts or letters of intent from third-party offers.
Impairment charges – During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized impairment charges of $4.5 million and $14.0 million, respectively, primarily related to adjustments to property carrying values for which the Company’s estimated fair values were primarily based upon signed contracts or letters of intent from third-party offers.
Capitalization rates and discount rates utilized in these models are based upon unobservable rates that the Company believes to be within a reasonable range of current market rates. See Footnotes 3 and 5 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K for further discussion.
Capitalization rates and discount rates utilized in these models are based upon unobservable rates that the Company believes to be within a reasonable range of current market rates. See Footnotes 2, 4 and 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K for further discussion.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company’s consolidated total debt had a weighted average term to maturity of 8.7 years. In addition, the Company has non-cancelable leases pertaining to its shopping center portfolio.
As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s consolidated total debt had a weighted average term to maturity of 8.0 years. In addition, the Company has non-cancelable leases pertaining to its shopping center portfolio.
On a diluted per share basis, net income available to the Company’s common shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $1.02 as compared to $0.16 for the comparable period in 2022. For additional disclosure, see Footnote 27 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K.
On a diluted per share basis, net income available to the Company’s common shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $0.55, as compared to $1.02 for the comparable period in 2023. For additional disclosure, see Footnote 29 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K.
In connection with the construction of its development/redevelopment projects and related infrastructure, certain public agencies require posting of performance and surety bonds to guarantee that the Company’s obligations are satisfied. These bonds expire upon the completion of the improvements and infrastructure. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had $18.4 million in performance and surety bonds outstanding.
In connection with the construction of its development/redevelopment projects and related infrastructure, certain public agencies require posting of performance and surety bonds to guarantee that the Company’s obligations are satisfied. These bonds expire upon the completion of the improvements and infrastructure. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had $16.2 million in performance and surety bonds outstanding.
The Company provides a guaranty for the payment of any debt service shortfalls on Series A bonds issued by the Sheridan Redevelopment Agency which are tax increment revenue bonds issued in connection with a property owned by the Company in Sheridan, Colorado. These tax increment revenue bonds have a balance of $41.0 million outstanding at December 31, 2023.
The Company provides a guaranty for the payment of any debt service shortfalls on Series A bonds issued by the Sheridan Redevelopment Agency, which are tax increment revenue bonds issued in connection with a property owned by the Company in Sheridan, Colorado. These tax increment revenue bonds have a balance of $36.2 million outstanding at December 31, 2024.
As of December 31, 2023, the Credit Facility had no outstanding balance and no appropriations for letters of credit. 38 Table of Contents Pursuant to the terms of the Credit Facility, the Company, among other things, is subject to maintenance of various covenants. The Company is currently in compliance with these covenants.
As of December 31, 2024, the Credit Facility had no outstanding balance and no appropriations for letters of credit. Pursuant to the terms of the Credit Facility, the Company, among other things, is subject to maintenance of various covenants. The Company is currently in compliance with these covenants.
Common Stock – During September 2023, the Company established an at-the-market continuous offering program (the “ATM Program”) pursuant to which the Company may offer and sell from time-to-time shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share, with an aggregate gross sales price of up to $500.0 million through a consortium of banks acting as sales agents.
Common Stock – During September 2023, the Company established an ATM Program pursuant to which the Company may offer and sell, from time-to-time, shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share, with an aggregate gross sales price of up to $500.0 million through a consortium of banks acting as sales agents.
Cash dividends paid were $657.5 million, $544.7 million and $382.1 million in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Although the Company receives substantially all of its rental payments on a monthly basis, it generally intends to continue paying dividends quarterly.
Cash dividends paid were $685.9 million, $657.5 million and $544.7 million in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Although the Company receives substantially all of its rental payments on a monthly basis, it generally intends to continue paying dividends quarterly.
Debt balances within the Company’s unconsolidated joint venture investments for which the Company held noncontrolling ownership interests at December 31, 2023, aggregated $1.2 billion.
Debt balances within the Company’s unconsolidated joint venture investments for which the Company held noncontrolling ownership interests at December 31, 2024, aggregated $1.5 billion.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had 38 consolidated shopping center properties that are subject to long-term ground leases where a third party owns and has leased the underlying land or a portion of the underlying land to the Company to construct and/or operate a shopping center. Amounts due in 2024 in connection with these leases aggregate $11.8 million.
As of December 31, 2024, the Company had 40 consolidated shopping center properties that are subject to long-term ground leases where a third party owns and has leased the underlying land or a portion of the underlying land to the Company to construct and/or operate a shopping center. Amounts due in 2025 in connection with these leases aggregate $12.1 million.
At December 31, 2023, the Company had 4.9 million shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2020 Plan. (see Footnote 22 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K).
At December 31, 2024, the Company had 2.9 million shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2020 Plan. (see Footnote 24 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K).
On January 30, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors declared quarterly dividends with respect to the Company’s classes of cumulative redeemable preferred shares (Classes L, M and N), which are scheduled to be paid on April 15, 2024, to shareholders of record on April 1, 2024.
On February 6, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors declared quarterly dividends with respect to the Company’s classes of cumulative redeemable preferred shares (Classes L, M and N), which are scheduled to be paid on April 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on April 1, 2025.
Please refer to the form Indenture included in Weingarten’s Registration Statement on Form S-3, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 10, 1995, the First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 2, 2006 filed with Weingarten’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 2, 2006, and the Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 9, 2012 filed with Weingarten’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 9, 2012.
Please refer to the form Indenture included in WRI’s Registration Statement on Form S-3, filed with the SEC on February 10, 1995, the First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 2, 2006 filed with WRI’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 2, 2006, and the Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 9, 2012 filed with WRI’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 9, 2012, each as filed with the SEC.
The funding of these capital requirements will be provided by cash on hand, proceeds from property dispositions, proceeds from the sale of marketable securities, net cash flow provided by operating activities and/or availability under the Company’s Credit Facility. Financing Activities Net cash flow used for financing activities was $300.7 million for 2023, as compared to $982.7 million for 2022.
The funding of these capital requirements will be provided by net cash flow provided by operating activities, cash on hand, proceeds from property dispositions, and/or availability under the Company’s Credit Facility. Financing Activities Net cash flow used for financing activities was $781.1 million for 2024, as compared to $300.7 million for 2023.
For additional disclosure, see Footnotes 5 and 17 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K.
For additional disclosure, see Footnotes 6 and 18 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K.
During 2022, the Company disposed of nine operating properties and 13 parcels, in separate transactions, for an aggregate sales price of $191.1 million, which resulted in aggregate gains of $15.2 million. Special dividend income – During 2023, the Company received a $194.1 million special dividend payment on its shares of ACI common stock.
During 2023, the Company disposed of six operating properties and 13 parcels, in separate transactions, for an aggregate sales price of $214.2 million, which resulted in aggregate gains of $75.0 million. Special dividend income – During 2023, the Company received a $194.1 million special dividend payment on its shares of ACI common stock.
New Accounting Pronouncements See Footnote 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K. 43 Table of Contents
New Accounting Pronouncements See Footnote 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K. 45
Merger charges – During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company incurred costs of $4.8 million associated with the RPT Merger, primarily comprised of professional and legal fees (see Footnote 28 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K).
Merger charges – During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company incurred costs of $25.2 million and $4.8 million, respectively, associated with the RPT Merger, primarily comprised of severance and professional and legal fees (see Footnote 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K).
As such, the Company does not include gains/impairments on land parcels, mark-to-market gains/losses from marketable securities, allowance for credit losses on mortgage receivables, gains/impairments on other investments or other amounts considered incidental to its main business in NAREIT defined FFO.
As such, the Company does not include gains/impairments on land parcels, mark-to-market gains/losses from marketable securities, allowance for credit losses on mortgage receivables, gains/impairments on other investments or other amounts considered incidental to its main business in NAREIT defined FFO, including any applicable tax effect and noncontrolling interest.
Fair value is determined based on a market approach, which contemplates the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
Fair value contemplates the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
The properties owned by the joint ventures are primarily financed with individual non-recourse mortgage loans, however, the Company, on a selective basis, has obtained unsecured financing for certain joint ventures. As of December 31, 2023, the Company did not guarantee any joint venture unsecured debt.
These joint ventures primarily operate shopping centers or mixed-use properties. The properties owned by the joint ventures are primarily financed with individual non-recourse mortgage loans, however, the Company, on a selective basis, has obtained unsecured financing for certain joint ventures. As of December 31, 2024, the Company did not guarantee any joint venture unsecured debt.
These dividends will be paid from operating cash flows. The Company’s Board of Directors will continue to evaluate the Company’s dividend policy on a quarterly basis as it monitors sources of capital and evaluates the impact of the economy and capital markets availability on operating fundamentals.
The Company’s Board of Directors will continue to evaluate the Company’s dividend policy on a quarterly basis as it monitors sources of capital and evaluates the impact of the economy and capital markets availability on operating fundamentals.
Prior to the Reorganization, the Company’s business was conducted through the Predecessor. This Annual Report includes the business and results of operations of the Predecessor for its fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. As a result of the Reorganization, the Company became the successor issuer to the Predecessor under the Exchange Act.
This Annual Report includes the business and results of operations of the Predecessor for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. As a result of the Reorganization, the Company became the successor issuer to the Predecessor under the Exchange Act.
The increase of $210.5 million is primarily attributable to: ● special dividend payment from ACI of $194.1 million during 2023; ● additional operating cash flow generated by operating properties acquired during 2023 and 2022; and 34 Table of Contents ● new leasing, expansion and re-tenanting of core portfolio properties; partially offset by ● a decrease in distributions from the Company’s joint ventures programs; ● the disposition of operating properties in 2023 and 2022; ● changes in assets and liabilities due to timing of receipts and payments; and ● nonrecurring costs incurred in connection with the RPT Merger during 2023.
The decrease of $0.1 billion is primarily attributable to: • special dividend payment received from ACI of $194.1 million during 2023; • merger costs incurred in connection with the RPT Merger during 2024 and 2023; • changes in assets and liabilities due to timing of receipts and payments; and • the disposition of operating properties in 2024 and 2023; partially offset by • additional operating cash flow generated by operating properties acquired during 2024 and 2023, including those acquired in connection with the RPT Merger; • an increase in distributions from the Company’s joint ventures programs; and • new leasing, expansion and re-tenanting of core portfolio properties.
The Company faces external factors which may influence its future results from operations. There remains significant uncertainty in the current macro-economic environment, driven by inflationary pressures, as well as ongoing supply chain issues. These factors have impacted, and are expected to continue to impact, consumer discretionary spending and many of our tenants.
The Company faces external factors which may influence its future results from operations. There remains significant uncertainty in the current macro-economic environment, driven by inflationary pressure and elevated interest rates. These factors have impacted, and are expected to continue to impact, consumer discretionary spending and many of our tenants.
Same property NOI increased by $30.5 million, or 2.4%, for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the corresponding period in 2022.
Same property NOI increased by $52.2 million, or 3.5%, for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the corresponding period in 2023.
The Company continually evaluates its debt maturities, and, based on management’s current assessment, believes it has viable financing and refinancing alternatives that will not materially adversely impact its expected financial results. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had consolidated floating rate debt totaling $17.6 million, excluding deferred financing costs of $0.1 million.
The Company continually evaluates its debt maturities, and, based on management’s current assessment, believes it has viable financing and refinancing alternatives that will not materially adversely impact its expected financial results. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had consolidated floating rate debt totaling $16.8 million.
Real Estate Valuation of Real Estate, and Intangible Assets and Liabilities The Company’s investments in real estate properties are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred.
Real Estate Valuation of Real Estate, and Intangible Assets and Liabilities The Company’s investments in real estate properties are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Significant renovations and replacements, which improve and extend the life of the asset, are capitalized.
These amounts consist of the following (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 Redevelopment and renovations $ 151,067 $ 113,928 Tenant improvements and tenant allowances 113,328 79,782 Total improvements $ 264,395 $ 193,710 The Company has an ongoing program to redevelop and re-tenant its properties to maintain or enhance its competitive position in the marketplace.
These amounts consist of the following (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Redevelopment and renovations $ 156,240 $ 151,067 Tenant improvements and tenant allowances 168,225 113,328 Total improvements $ 324,465 $ 264,395 The Company has an ongoing program to redevelop and re-tenant its properties to maintain or enhance its competitive position in the marketplace.
The Company intends to fund these acquisitions with cash on hand, net cash flow provided by operating activities, proceeds from property dispositions, proceeds from the sale of marketable securities and/or availability under its Credit Facility. 35 Table of Contents Improvements to Operating Real Estate During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company expended $264.4 million and $193.7 million, respectively, towards improvements to operating real estate.
The Company intends to fund these potential acquisitions with net cash flow provided by operating activities, cash on hand, proceeds from property dispositions, and/or availability under its Credit Facility. Improvements to Operating Real Estate During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company expended $324.5 million and $264.4 million, respectively, towards improvements to operating real estate.
Commitments The Company has issued letters of credit in connection with the completion and repayment guarantees, primarily on certain of the Company’s redevelopment projects and guaranty of payment related to the Company’s insurance program.
Commitments The Company has issued letters of credit in connection with the completion and repayment guarantees, primarily on certain of the Company’s redevelopment projects and guaranty of payment related to the Company’s insurance program. At December 31, 2024, these letters of credit aggregated $39.8 million.
Cash outflows: ● $277.3 million for the acquisition/consolidation of four consolidated operating properties and five parcels; ● $264.4 million for improvements to operating real estate primarily related to the Company’s active redevelopment pipeline; ● $42.9 million for investments in and advances to real estate joint ventures, primarily related to partner buyouts and a redevelopment project within the Company’s joint venture portfolio, and investments in other investments, primarily related to funding commitments for certain investments; ● $18.5 million for investment in mortgage and other financing receivables; ● $3.6 million for investment in marketable securities; and ● $1.6 million for investment in cost method investments.
Cash outflows: • $277.3 million for the acquisition/consolidation of four consolidated operating properties and five parcels; • $264.4 million for improvements to operating real estate primarily related to the Company’s active redevelopment pipeline; • $42.9 million for investments in and advances to real estate joint ventures, primarily related to partner buyouts and a redevelopment project within the Company’s joint venture portfolio, and investments in other investments, primarily related to funding commitments for certain investments; • $18.5 million for investment in mortgage and other financing receivables; and • $3.6 million for investment in marketable securities. 36 Acquisitions of Operating Real Estate and Other Related Net Assets During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company expended $152.9 million and $277.3 million, respectively, towards the acquisition/consolidation of operating real estate properties.
If the amounts allocated in 2023 to above-market and below-market leases were each reduced by 1% of the total purchase price, the net annual market lease amortization through rental income would decrease by $1.1 million (using the weighted average life of above-market and below-market leases at each respective acquired property).
If the amounts allocated in 2024 to above-market and below-market leases were each reduced by 1% of the net real estate fair value, the net annual market lease amortization through rental income would decrease by $4.5 million (using the weighted average useful life of above-market and below-market leases at each respective acquired property).
The Company’s cash flow activities are summarized as follows (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of year $ 149,829 $ 334,663 Net cash flow provided by operating activities 1,071,607 861,114 Net cash flow used for investing activities (136,983 ) (63,217 ) Net cash flow used for financing activities (300,696 ) (982,731 ) Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 633,928 (184,834 ) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of year $ 783,757 $ 149,829 Operating Activities The Company anticipates that cash on hand, net cash flow provided by operating activities, borrowings under its Credit Facility and the issuance of equity, public debt, as well as other debt and equity alternatives, and the sale of marketable equity securities, will provide the necessary capital required by the Company.
The Company’s cash flow activities are summarized as follows (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of year $ 783,757 $ 149,829 Net cash flow provided by operating activities 1,005,621 1,071,607 Net cash flow used for investing activities (318,541 ) (136,983 ) Net cash flow used for financing activities (781,106 ) (300,696 ) Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (94,026 ) 633,928 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of year $ 689,731 $ 783,757 Operating Activities The Company anticipates that cash on hand, net cash flow provided by operating activities, borrowings under its Credit Facility and the issuance of equity, public debt, as well as other debt and equity alternatives, will provide the necessary capital required by the Company.
Net cash flow provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $1.1 billion, as compared to $861.1 million for the comparable period in 2022.
Risk Factors. 35 Net cash flow provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $1.0 billion, as compared to $1.1 billion for the comparable period in 2023.
Additionally, on January 30, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per common share payable on March 21, 2024 to shareholders of record on March 7, 2024.
Additionally, on February 6, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share payable on March 21, 2025 to shareholders of record on March 7, 2025.
To assist in partially mitigating the Company’s exposure to increases in costs and operating expenses, including common area maintenance costs, real estate taxes and insurance, resulting from inflation, the Company’s leases include provisions that either (i) require the tenant to pay an allocable share of these operating expenses or (ii) contain fixed contractual amounts, which include escalation clauses, to reimburse these operating expenses. 41 Table of Contents Funds From Operations Funds From Operations (“FFO”) is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure utilized to evaluate the operating performance of real estate companies.
To assist in partially mitigating the Company’s exposure to increases in costs and operating expenses, including common area maintenance costs, real estate taxes and insurance, resulting from inflation, the Company’s leases include provisions that either (i) require the tenant to pay an allocable share of these operating expenses or (ii) contain fixed contractual amounts, which include escalation clauses, to reimburse these operating expenses.
In February 2024, the Company sold its remaining 14.2 million shares of ACI common stock, generating net proceeds of $299.1 million. For tax purposes, the Company will recognize a long-term capital gain of $288.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024.
Albertsons Companies, Inc. – In February 2024, the Company sold its remaining 14.2 million shares of ACI common stock, generating net proceeds of $299.1 million. For tax purposes, the Company recognized a long-term capital gain of $288.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company’s other investments were $144.1 million, of which the Company’s net investment under the Preferred Equity program was $104.1 million. As of December 31, 2023, these preferred equity investment properties had non-recourse mortgage loans aggregating $231.2 million.
As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s other investments were $107.3 million, of which the Company’s net investment under the Preferred Equity program was $70.1 million. As of December 31, 2024, these preferred equity investment properties had non-recourse mortgage loans aggregating $93.3 million.
The financial covenants for the Credit Facility are as follows: Covenant Must Be As of December 31, 2023 Total Indebtedness to Gross Asset Value (“GAV”) 36% Total Priority Indebtedness to GAV 1% Unencumbered Asset Net Operating Income to Total Unsecured Interest Expense >1.75x 5.4x Fixed Charge Total Adjusted EBITDA to Total Debt Service >1.50x 4.7x For a full description of the Credit Facility’s covenants, refer to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of February 23, 2023, filed as Exhibit 10.20 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
The financial covenants for the Credit Facility are as follows: Covenant Must Be As of December 31, 2024 Total Indebtedness to Gross Asset Value (“GAV”) 36% Total Priority Indebtedness to GAV 2% Unencumbered Asset Net Operating Income to Total Unsecured Interest Expense >1.75x 4.5x Fixed Charge Total Adjusted EBITDA to Total Debt Service >1.50x 4.0x For a full description of the Credit Facility’s covenants, refer to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of February 23, 2023, as filed with the SEC.
Financial Highlights The following highlights the Company’s significant transactions, events and results that occurred during the year ended December 31, 2023: Financial and Portfolio Information: ● Net income available to the Company’s common shareholders was $629.3 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to $100.8 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2022. ● FFO available to the Company’s common shareholders was $970.0 million, or $1.57 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to $976.4 million, or $1.58 per diluted share, for the corresponding period in 2022 (see additional disclosure on FFO beginning on page 42). ● Same property net operating income (“Same property NOI”) was $1.31 billion and $1.28 billion for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, an increase of 2.4% (see additional disclosure on Same property NOI beginning on page 43). ● Executed 1,620 new leases, renewals and options totaling approximately 11.1 million square feet in the consolidated operating portfolio during the year ended December 31, 2023. ● Consolidated operating portfolio occupancy at December 31, 2023 was 96.1% as compared to 95.5% at December 31, 2022.
Financial Highlights The following highlights the Company’s significant transactions, events and results that occurred during the year ended December 31, 2024: Financial and Portfolio Information: • Net income available to the Company’s common shareholders was $375.7 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to $629.3 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2023. • Funds From Operations ("FFO"), a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure of REIT performance, available to the Company’s common shareholders was $1.1 billion, or $1.65 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to $970.0 million, or $1.57 per diluted share, for the corresponding period in 2023 (see additional disclosure on FFO beginning on page 43 ). • Same property net operating income (“Same property NOI”) was $1.53 billion and $1.47 billion for the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, an increase of 3.5% (see additional disclosure on Same property NOI beginning on page 44 ). • Executed 1,556 new leases, renewals and options totaling approximately 10.3 million square feet in the consolidated operating portfolio during the year ended December 31, 2024. • Consolidated operating portfolio occupancy at December 31, 2024 was 96.4% as compared to 96.1% at December 31, 2023.
Investing Activities Net cash flow used for investing activities was $137.0 million for 2023, as compared to $63.2 million for 2022.
Investing Activities Net cash flow used for investing activities was $318.5 million for 2024, as compared to $137.0 million for 2023.
Significant renovations and replacements, which improve and extend the life of the asset, are capitalized. 28 Table of Contents Transaction costs related to acquisitions that qualify as asset acquisitions are capitalized as part of the cost basis of the acquired assets, while transaction costs for acquisitions that are deemed to be business combinations are expensed as incurred.
Transaction costs related to acquisitions that qualify as asset acquisitions are capitalized as part of the cost basis of the acquired assets, while transaction costs for acquisitions that are deemed to be business combinations are expensed as incurred.
As of December 31, 2023, these loans had scheduled maturities ranging from three months to 7.5 years and bore interest at rates ranging from 2.95% to SOFR plus 210 basis points (7.41% as of December 31, 2023). Approximately $112.9 million of the aggregate outstanding loan balance matures in 2024.
As of December 31, 2024, these loans had scheduled maturities ranging from five months to 7.2 years and bore interest at rates ranging from 2.81% to SOFR plus 225 basis points (6.65% as of December 31, 2024). Approximately $29.7 million of the aggregate outstanding loan balance matures in 2025.
The following table summarizes the Company’s consolidated debt maturities (excluding extension options, unamortized debt issuance costs of $66.2 million and fair market value of debt adjustments aggregating $24.4 million) and obligations under non-cancelable operating leases as of December 31, 2023: Payments due by period (in millions) 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Thereafter Total Long-Term Debt: Principal (1) $ 667.5 $ 813.5 $ 780.4 $ 472.7 $ 523.4 $ 4,401.2 $ 7,658.7 Interest (2) $ 261.8 $ 236.1 $ 223.0 $ 193.4 $ 178.2 $ 1,572.6 $ 2,665.1 Non-cancelable Leases: Operating leases (3) $ 11.8 $ 11.3 $ 10.6 $ 10.3 $ 10.4 $ 178.4 $ 232.8 Financing leases $ 25.9 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 25.9 (1) Maturities utilized do not reflect extension options, which range from two to five years.
The following table summarizes the Company’s consolidated debt maturities (excluding extension options, unamortized debt issuance costs of $66.1 million and fair market value of debt adjustments aggregating $12.3 million) and obligations under non-cancelable operating leases as of December 31, 2024: Payments due by period (in millions) 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Thereafter Total Long-Term Debt: Principal (1) $ 816.9 $ 1,384.0 $ 626.5 $ 637.3 $ 238.6 $ 4,811.8 $ 8,515.1 Interest (2) $ 308.7 $ 269.5 $ 232.3 $ 210.6 $ 199.2 $ 1,525.5 $ 2,745.8 Non-cancelable Leases: Operating leases (3) $ 12.1 $ 11.5 $ 11.2 $ 11.2 $ 10.4 $ 255.6 $ 312.0 Financing leases (4) $ 24.2 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 24.2 (1) Maturities utilized do not reflect extension options, which range from two to five years.
Equity in income of joint ventures, net – The decrease in Equity in income of joint ventures, net of $37.2 million is primarily due to (i) higher gains of $29.8 million recognized on sale of properties within various joint venture investments during 2022 as compared to 2023, (ii) an increase in interest expense of $7.2 million and (iii) lower equity in income in 2023 as compared to 2022 by $3.8 million, partially offset by (iv) lower impairments in 2023 as compared to 2022 by $3.6 million.
Equity in income of joint ventures, net – The increase in Equity in income of joint ventures, net of $11.5 million is primarily due to (i) higher equity in income in 2024 as compared to 2023 of $21.7 million, primarily due to newly acquired joint ventures in connection with the RPT Merger, and (ii) lower impairments in 2024 as compared to 2023 of $1.0 million, partially offset by (iii) higher gains of $7.5 million recognized on sale of properties within various joint venture investments during 2023 as compared to 2024 and (iv) an increase in interest expense of $3.7 million.
Cash outflows: ● $657.5 million of dividends paid; ● $60.8 million in principal payment on debt, including normal amortization of rental property debt; ● $58.4 million in redemption/distribution of noncontrolling interests; ● $16.3 million in shares repurchased for employee tax withholding on equity awards; ● $12.5 million in financing origination costs, in connection with the issuance of senior unsecured notes; and ● $1.5 million for repurchase of preferred stock.
Financing activities during 2023 primarily consisted of the following: Cash inflows: • $500.0 million in proceeds from issuance of 6.4% senior unsecured notes due in 2034; • $3.7 million in proceeds from the issuance of common stock from stock option exercises; and • $2.5 million from changes in tenants’ security deposits. 37 Cash outflows: • $657.5 million of dividends paid; • $60.8 million in principal payment on debt, including normal amortization of rental property debt; • $58.4 million in redemption/distribution of noncontrolling interests; • $16.3 million in shares repurchased for employee tax withholding on equity awards; • $12.5 million in financing origination costs, in connection with the issuance of senior unsecured notes; and • $1.5 million for repurchase of preferred stock.
On October 23, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend with respect to the Company’s classes of cumulative redeemable preferred shares (Classes L and M) which were paid on January 16, 2024, to shareholders of record on January 2, 2024.
On October 29, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors declared quarterly dividends with respect to the Company’s classes of preferred shares (Classes L, M and N) which were paid on January 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on January 2, 2025.
During January 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 891,000 depositary shares of Class L preferred stock, 1,047,000 depositary shares of Class M preferred stock, and 185,000 depositary shares of Class N preferred stock through February 28, 2026.
The Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 891,000 depositary shares of Class L Preferred Stock, 1,047,000 depositary shares of Class M Preferred Stock and 185,000 depositary shares of Class N Preferred Stock, representing an aggregate of up to 2,123 shares of the Company's preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share, through February 28, 2026.
The Credit Facility is scheduled to expire in March 2027 with two additional six-month options to extend the maturity date, at the Company’s discretion, to March 2028. The Credit Facility is guaranteed by the Parent Company. The Credit Facility could be increased to $2.75 billion through an accordion feature.
The Company has a $2.0 billion Credit Facility with a group of banks. The Credit Facility is scheduled to expire in March 2027 with two additional six-month options to extend the maturity date, at the Company’s discretion, to March 2028. The Credit Facility is guaranteed by the Parent Company.
Estimated fair values which are based on discounted cash flow models include all estimated cash inflows and outflows over a specified holding period, capitalization rates and discount rates utilized in these models are based upon unobservable rates that the Company believes to be within a reasonable range of current market rates.
Estimated fair values which are based on discounted cash flow models include all estimated cash inflows and outflows over a specified holding period, capitalization rates and discount rates utilized in these models are based upon unobservable rates that the Company believes to be within a reasonable range of current market rates. 30 See Footnote 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K for further discussion of the Company’s accounting policies and estimates.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had $500.0 million available under this ATM Program. 37 Table of Contents The Company has a common share repurchase program, which is scheduled to expire on February 28, 2026.
As of December 31, 2024, the Company had $362.5 million available under this ATM Program. During February 2018, the Company established a common share repurchase program, which is scheduled to expire on February 28, 2026.
The 2024 debt maturities on properties in the Company’s unconsolidated joint ventures and preferred equity program are anticipated to be repaid through operating cash flows, debt refinancing, proceeds from sales within the respective entities, and partner capital contributions, as deemed appropriate.
The 2025 debt maturities on properties in the Company’s unconsolidated joint ventures are anticipated to be repaid through net cash flow provided by operating activities, debt refinancing, proceeds from sales, and/or partner capital contributions, as deemed appropriate.
These maturing loans are anticipated to be repaid with operating cash flows, debt refinancing, unsecured credit facilities, proceeds from sales of properties within the respective entities, and partner capital contributions, as deemed appropriate (see Footnote 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K).
For these maturing loans, the Company will utilize extension options where available or repay them with operating cash flows, debt refinancing, unsecured credit facilities, proceeds from sales of properties, and partner capital contributions, as deemed appropriate (see Footnote 7 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-K).
In addition, includes income related to the liquidation of the pension plan of $5.0 million, net for the year ended December 31, 2023. 42 Table of Contents Same Property Net Operating Income Same property NOI is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure of real estate companies’ operating performance and should not be considered an alternative to net income in accordance with GAAP or cash flows from operations as a measure of liquidity.
Same Property Net Operating Income Same property NOI is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure of real estate companies’ operating performance and should not be considered an alternative to net income in accordance with GAAP or cash flows from operations as a measure of liquidity.
Investing activities during 2022 consisted primarily of: Cash inflows: ● $302.5 million in proceeds from the sale of marketable securities, primarily due to the sale of 11.5 million shares of ACI common stock; ● $184.3 million in proceeds from the sale of nine consolidated properties and 13 parcels; ● $68.4 million in reimbursements of investments in and advances to real estate joint ventures and other investments primarily due to the sale of properties within the investments; ● $60.3 million in collection of mortgage and other financing receivables; and ● $4.0 million for principal payments from securities held to maturity.
Investing activities during 2024 consisted primarily of: Cash inflows: • $301.5 million in proceeds from the sale of marketable securities, primarily due to the sale of 14.2 million shares of ACI common stock; • $108.4 million for collection of mortgage and other financing receivables; • $71.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 11 operating properties and 10 land parcels; • $29.9 million in reimbursements of investments in and advances to real estate joint ventures and other investments, primarily due to the sale of properties within the investments; • $7.6 million in proceeds from insurance casualty claims; and • $5.4 million for principal payments from securities held to maturity.
Gain on sale of properties – During 2023, the Company disposed of six operating properties and 13 parcels, in separate transactions, for an aggregate sales price of $214.2 million, which resulted in aggregate gains of $75.0 million.
Gain on sale of properties – During 2024, the Company disposed of 11 operating properties and 10 parcels, in separate transactions, for an aggregate sales price of $255.1 million, which resulted in aggregate gains of $1.3 million.
See the Index to Exhibits included in this Form 10-K for specific filing information. In connection with the merger with Weingarten, the Company assumed senior unsecured notes which have covenants that are similar to the Company’s existing debt covenants for its senior unsecured notes.
In connection with the merger with WRI, the Company assumed senior unsecured notes which have covenants that are similar to the Company’s existing debt covenants for its senior unsecured notes.
The following describes the changes of certain line items included on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income, that the Company believes changed significantly and affected Net income available to the Company’s common shareholders during the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the corresponding period in 2022: Revenues from rental properties, net – The increase in Revenues from rental properties, net of $56.2 million is primarily from (i) an increase in revenues from tenants of $50.2 million, primarily due to an increase in leasing activity and net growth in the current portfolio, and (ii) an increase in revenues of $48.8 million due to properties acquired during 2023 and 2022, partially offset by (iii) a decrease in revenues of $24.5 million due to dispositions in 2023 and 2022, (iv) a net decrease of $15.2 million due to changes in credit losses from tenants, and (v) a decrease in lease termination fee income of $3.1 million.
The following describes the changes of certain line items included on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income that the Company believes changed significantly and affected Net income available to the Company’s common shareholders during the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the corresponding period in 2023: Revenues from rental properties, net – The increase in Revenues from rental properties, net of $252.0 million is primarily from (i) a net increase in revenues of $178.6 million due to properties acquired through the RPT Merger, (ii) a net increase in revenues of $63.0 million, primarily due to an increase in leasing activity and net growth in the current portfolio, and (iii) an increase in revenues of $21.4 million due to properties acquired during 2024 and 2023, partially offset by (iv) a decrease in revenues of $6.1 million due to dispositions in 2024 and 2023 and (v) a decrease in net straight-line rental income of $4.9 million primarily due to tenants that are being accounted for on a cash basis. 33 Real estate taxes – The increase in Real estate taxes of $30.1 million is primarily due to the RPT Merger and other properties acquired during 2024 and 2023, partially offset by dispositions during 2024 and 2023.
The Company continues to pursue borrowing opportunities with large commercial U.S. and global banks, select life insurance companies and certain regional and local banks. 36 Table of Contents Debt maturities for 2024 consist of: $659.0 million of consolidated debt (of which $246.2 million was subsequently repaid), $112.9 million of unconsolidated joint venture debt and $231.2 million of debt included in the Company’s preferred equity program, assuming the utilization of extension options where available.
The Company continues to pursue borrowing opportunities with large commercial U.S. and global banks, select life insurance companies and certain regional and local banks. Debt maturities for 2025 consist of $792.0 million of consolidated debt and $29.7 million of unconsolidated joint venture debt, assuming the utilization of extension options where available.
The Company anticipates spending approximately $50.0 million to $100.0 million towards the acquisition of or purchase of additional interests in operating properties during 2024, excluding amounts expended in connection with the RPT Merger.
The Company anticipates spending approximately $225.0 million to $275.0 million towards the acquisition of, or the purchase of additional interests in, operating properties during 2025, excluding amounts expended to purchase properties under finance leasing arrangements.