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TANGER INC. (SKT)

CIK: 0000899715. SIC: 6798 Real Estate Investment Trusts. Latest 10-K as of: 2026-02-26.

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SEC company page: https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=899715. Latest filing source: 0001628280-26-012252.

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Business

Read SKT's verbatim Item 1 Business section from its latest 10-K: Business.

Risk Factors

Read SKT's verbatim Item 1A Risk Factors from its latest 10-K: Risk Factors.

Selected Fundamentals

MetricValueUnitFYFiled
Revenue550,896,000USD20252026-02-26

Financials

Annual standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-02-26. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0000899715.json. Derived margins, ratios, and free cash flow are computed from the extracted annual SEC facts.

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Flow metrics use full-year FY periods from 10-K/10-K/A filings; balance-sheet metrics use FY-end instants. Free cash flow = operating cash flow - capital expenditures. Missing metrics are omitted rather than fabricated.

Metric2019202020212022202320242025
Revenue463,946,000377,932,000407,766,000421,419,000438,889,000497,516,000550,896,000
Cash and cash equivalents12,778,00046,992,00018,133,000

Financial Charts

SKT revenue, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.SKT revenue, last 5 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.SKT RevenueLatest point: FY2025 = $550.9MSource: SEC companyfacts FY2025.Fiscal yearReported revenue$0.0B$375.0M$750.0MFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001628280-26-012252; filed 2026-02-26. Concept: OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome. Source concepts: us-gaap:OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome.

SKT cash and cash equivalents, last 3 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.SKT cash and cash equivalents, last 3 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts FY2025.SKT Cash and cash equivalentsLatest point: FY2025 = $18.1MSource: SEC companyfacts FY2025.Fiscal yearCash and cash equivalents$0.0B$125.0M$250.0M$12.8MFY2023$47.0MFY2024$18.1MFY2025

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001628280-26-012252; filed 2026-02-26. Concept: CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue. Source concepts: us-gaap:CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue.

Quarterly

Quarterly standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-05-04. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0000899715.json.

Flow metrics use discrete quarter-length periods from 10-Q/10-Q/A filings. Q4 revenue and net income are derived only when annual FY and nine-month YTD facts exist for the same fiscal year; derived Q4 values are labeled. EPS Q4 is not derived.

QuarterEnd DateRevenueNet IncomeDiluted EPSMethod
2022-Q22022-06-3019,905,0000.19reported discrete quarter
2022-Q32022-09-3023,276,0000.22reported discrete quarter
2023-Q12023-03-3123,541,0000.22reported discrete quarter
2023-Q22023-06-30104,588,00024,202,0000.23reported discrete quarter
2023-Q32023-09-30110,835,00027,624,0000.26reported discrete quarter
2023-Q42023-12-31119,884,000derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD
2024-Q12024-03-31117,809,00022,413,0000.20reported discrete quarter
2024-Q22024-06-30122,319,00024,840,0000.22reported discrete quarter
2024-Q32024-09-30125,221,00024,856,0000.22reported discrete quarter
2024-Q42024-12-31132,167,000derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD
2025-Q12025-03-31129,285,00019,201,0000.17reported discrete quarter
2025-Q22025-06-30133,435,00030,086,0000.26reported discrete quarter
2025-Q32025-09-30137,225,00032,027,0000.28reported discrete quarter
2025-Q42025-12-31150,951,000derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD
2026-Q12026-03-31143,538,00028,261,0000.24reported discrete quarter

Quarterly Charts

SKT quarterly revenue, last 12 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts 2026-Q1.SKT quarterly revenue, last 12 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts 2026-Q1.SKT Quarterly RevenueLatest point: 2026-Q1 = $143.5MSource: SEC companyfacts 2026-Q1.Fiscal quarterQuarterly Revenue$0.0B$125.0M$250.0M2023-Q22023-Q32023-Q42024-Q12024-Q22024-Q32024-Q42025-Q12025-Q22025-Q32025-Q42026-Q1

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2026 ended 2026-03-31; accession 0001628280-26-029536; filed 2026-05-04. Concept: OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome. Source concepts: us-gaap:OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome.

SKT quarterly net income, last 12 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts 2026-Q1.SKT quarterly net income, last 12 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts 2026-Q1.SKT Quarterly Net incomeLatest point: 2026-Q1 = $28.3MSource: SEC companyfacts 2026-Q1.Fiscal quarterQuarterly Net income$0.0B$125.0M$250.0M2022-Q22022-Q32023-Q12023-Q22023-Q32024-Q12024-Q22024-Q32025-Q12025-Q22025-Q32026-Q1

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2026 ended 2026-03-31; accession 0001628280-26-029536; filed 2026-05-04. Concept: NetIncomeLoss. Source concepts: us-gaap:NetIncomeLoss.

SKT quarterly diluted eps, last 12 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts 2026-Q1.SKT quarterly diluted eps, last 12 periods. Source: SEC companyfacts 2026-Q1.SKT Quarterly Diluted EPSLatest point: 2026-Q1 = $0.24/shareSource: SEC companyfacts 2026-Q1.Fiscal quarterQuarterly Diluted EPS (USD/share)$0.00/share$0.25/share$0.50/share2022-Q22022-Q32023-Q12023-Q22023-Q32024-Q12024-Q22024-Q32025-Q12025-Q22025-Q32026-Q1

Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2026 ended 2026-03-31; accession 0001628280-26-029536; filed 2026-05-04. Concept: EarningsPerShareDiluted. Source concepts: us-gaap:EarningsPerShareDiluted.

Macro Cross-References

Latest quarter (10-Q)

Latest 10-Q source: 0001628280-26-029536.

Extracted structurally from real Item 2 body heading to real Item 3/4 boundary. Confidence: high. Filing date: 2026-05-04. Report date: 2026-03-31.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The discussion of our results of operations reported in the unaudited, consolidated statements of operations compares the three months ended March 31, 2026 with the three months ended March 31, 2025. The results of operations discussion is combined for Tanger Inc. and Tanger Properties Limited Partnership because the results are virtually the same for both entities. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this report. Historical results and percentage relationships set forth in the unaudited, consolidated statements of operations, including trends which might appear, are not necessarily indicative of future operations. Unless the context indicates otherwise, the term “Company” refers to Tanger Inc. and subsidiaries and the term “Operating Partnership” refers to Tanger Properties Limited Partnership and subsidiaries. The terms “we,” “our” and “us” refer to the Company or the Company and the Operating Partnership together, as the text requires.

Cautionary Statements

Certain statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and include this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “designed,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “goal,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions that do not report historical matters. Such statements are based on assumptions and expectations that may not be realized and are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which cannot be predicted with accuracy and some of which might not even be anticipated. Although we believe the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, future events and actual results, performance, transactions or achievements, financial and otherwise, may differ materially from the results, performance, transactions or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. As a result, you should not rely on or construe any forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report as predictions of future events or as guarantees of future performance. We caution you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report. All of our forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

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There are a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in or contemplated by this Quarterly Report. Any forward-looking statements should be considered in light of the risks, uncertainties and other factors referred to in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: risks associated with general economic and financial conditions, including inflationary pressures and recessionary fears, newly-imposed and potentially additional U.S. tariffs and responsive non-U.S. tariffs, increased capital costs and capital markets volatility, increases in unemployment and reduced consumer confidence and spending; risks related to our ability to acquire or develop new retail centers or expand existing retail centers successfully; risks related to the financial performance and market value of our retail centers and the potential for reductions in asset valuations and related impairment charges; our dependence on rental income from real property; the relative illiquidity of real property investments; failure of our acquisitions or dispositions of retail centers to achieve anticipated results; competition for the acquisition and development of retail centers, and our inability to complete the acquisitions of retail centers we may identify; competition for tenants with competing retail centers and our inability to execute leases with tenants on terms consistent with our expectations; the diversification of our tenant mix and the operation of full price retail may not achieve our expected results; risks associated with environmental regulations; risks associated with possible terrorist activity or other acts or threats of violence and threats to public safety; risks related to international military conflicts, international trade disputes and foreign currency volatility; the fact that certain of our leases include co-tenancy and/or sales-based provisions that may allow a tenant to pay reduced rent and/or terminate a lease prior to its natural expiration; our dependence on the results of operations of our retailers and their bankruptcy, early termination or closing could adversely affect us; the impact of geopolitical conflicts; the impact of a prolonged government shutdown; the immediate and long-term impact of the outbreak of a highly infectious or contagious disease on our tenants and on our business (including the impact of actions taken to contain the outbreak or mitigate its impact); the fact that certain of our properties are subject to ownership interests held by third parties, whose interests may conflict with ours; risks related to climate change; risks related to uninsured losses; the risk that consumer, travel, shopping and spending habits may change; risks associated with our Canadian investments; risks associated with attracting and retaining key personnel; risks associated with debt financing; risks associated with our guarantees of debt for, or other support we may provide to, joint venture properties; the effectiveness of our interest rate hedging arrangements; our potential failure to qualify as a REIT; our legal obligation to pay dividends to our shareholders; legislative or regulatory actions that could adversely affect our shareholders; our dependence on distributions from the Operating Partnership to meet our financial obligations, including dividends; risks of costs and disruptions from cyber-attacks or acts of cyber-terrorism on our information systems or on third party systems that we use; unanticipated threats to our business from changes in information and other technologies, including artificial intelligence; and the uncertainties of costs to comply with regulatory changes and other important factors which may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to, those set forth under Item 1A - “Risk Factors” in the Company’s and the Operating Partnership’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Except as required by applicable law, we do not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise.

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this report. Historical results and percentage relationships set forth in the consolidated statements of operations, including trends which might appear, are not necessarily indicative of future operations.

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This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") is intended to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of our management regarding our financial condition and results of operations, liquidity and certain other factors that may affect our future results. Our MD&A is presented in the following sections:

•General Overview

•Leasing Activity

•Results of Operations

•Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Company

•Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Operating Partnership

•Critical Accounting Estimates

•Recent Accounting Pronouncements

•Non-GAAP Supplemental Measures

•Economic Conditions and Outlook

General Overview

As of March 31, 2026, we owned and operated 31 consolidated outlet centers and three open-air lifestyle centers, with a total gross leasable area of approximately 14.0 million square feet. We also had partial ownership interests in six unconsolidated centers totaling approximately 2.1 million square feet, including two centers in Canada. Our portfolio also includes one managed center totaling approximately 457,000 square feet. The table below details our acquisitions, new developments, expansions and dispositions of consolidated and unconsolidated centers that significantly impacted our results of operations and liquidity from January 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 (square feet in thousands):

Consolidated CentersUnconsolidated Joint Venture CentersManaged Centers
CenterQuarter Acquired/Developed/DisposedSquare FeetNumber of CentersSquare FeetNumber of CentersSquare FeetNumber of Centers
As of January 1, 202512,960332,11367582
Dispositions
Howell, MISecond Quarter(314)(1)
Marketplace Palm Beach, FLSecond Quarter(301)(1)
Additions:
Cleveland, OHFirst Quarter6391
Kansas City, KSThird Quarter6901
Other34
As of December 31, 202514,009342,11364571
Other3
As of March 31, 202614,012342,11364571

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The following table summarizes certain information for our existing consolidated centers in which we have an ownership interest as of March 31, 2026. Except as noted, all properties are owned in fee simple.

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Latest 10-K MD&A

Extracted structurally from real Item 7 body heading to real Item 7A/8 boundary. Confidence: high. Filing date: 2026-02-26. Report date: 2025-12-31.

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 appearing elsewhere in this report. Historical results and percentage relationships set forth in the consolidated statements of operations, including trends which might appear, are not necessarily indicative of future operations.

This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") is intended to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of our management regarding our financial condition and results of operations, liquidity and certain other factors that may affect our future results. Our MD&A is presented in the following sections:

•General Overview

•Leasing Activity

•Results of Operations

•Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Company

•Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Operating Partnership

•Critical Accounting Estimates

•Recent Accounting Pronouncements

•Non-GAAP Supplemental Measures

•Economic Conditions and Outlook

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General Overview

As of December 31, 2025, we had 31 consolidated centers and 3 open-air lifestyle centers in 21 states totaling 14.0 million square feet. We also had 6 unconsolidated centers totaling 2.1 million square feet, including 2 outlet centers located in Canada. Our portfolio also includes one managed center totaling approximately 457,000 square feet. The table below details our acquisitions, new developments, expansions and dispositions of consolidated and unconsolidated centers that impacted our results of operations and liquidity from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2025:

Consolidated CentersUnconsolidated Joint Venture CentersManaged Centers
CenterQuarter Acquired/Developed/DisposedSquare Feet (in thousands)Number of CentersSquare Feet (in thousands)Number of CentersSquare Feet (in thousands)Number of Centers
As of December 31, 202211,353292,11364571
Additions:
Marketplace Palm Beach, FLThird Quarter3011
Nashville, TennesseeFourth Quarter2911
Asheville, North CarolinaFourth Quarter3821
Huntsville, AlabamaFourth Quarter6511
Other13
As of December 31, 202312,690322,11367582
Additions:
Little Rock, ArkansasFourth Quarter2701
Other
As of December 31, 202412,960332,11367582
Dispositions:
Howell, MichiganSecond Quarter(314)(1)
Marketplace Palm Beach, FLSecond Quarter(301)(1)
Additions:
Cleveland, OhioFirst Quarter6391
Kansas City, KansasThird Quarter6901
Other34
As of December 31, 202514,009342,11364571

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Leasing Activity

The following table provides information for our consolidated centers related to leases for new stores that opened or renewals that were executed during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively:

Comparable Space for Executed Leases (1) (2)
Leasing TransactionsSquare Feet (in 000s)NewInitial Rent(psf) (3)RentSpread% (4)Tenant Allowance (psf) (5)Average Initial Term (in years)
Total space
20254952,599$39.079.3%$6.734.06
20244021,976$36.1915.2%$3.793.19
Comparable and Non-Comparable Space for Executed Leases (1) (2)
Leasing TransactionsSquare Feet (in 000s)NewInitial Rent(psf) (3)Tenant Allowance (psf) (5)Average Initial Term (in years)
Total space
20255552,887$39.53$11.334.43
20244542,250$36.64$10.163.81

(1)For consolidated properties owned as of the period-end date. Represents leases for new stores or renewals that were executed during the respective calendar years and excludes license agreements, seasonal tenants and month-to-month leases.

(2)Comparable space excludes leases for space that was vacant for more than 12 months (non-comparable space).

(3)Represents average initial cash rent (base rent and common area maintenance (“CAM”)).

(4)Represents change in average initial and expiring cash rent (base rent and CAM).

(5)Includes other landlord costs.

Results of Operations

2025 Compared to 2024

Net income

Net income increased $16.7 million in 2025 to a net income of $119.5 million compared to net income of $102.8 million for 2024. The change in net income was primarily due to the following:

•higher rental revenues from a strengthened tenant mix and higher new and renewal rental rates related to the same center portfolio;

•higher rental revenues, operating expenses, depreciation and amortization from the acquisition of our center in Little Rock, AR during the fourth quarter of 2024, the Cleveland, OH center during the first quarter of 2025 and the Kansas City, KS center during the third quarter of 2025;

•decrease in net income from the sale of the Howell, MI center during the second quarter of 2025;

•higher interest expense due to the increased balance on our unsecured lines of credit that were used to partially fund our acquisitions; and

•an impairment charge of $4.2 million recorded in the first quarter of 2025 related to our Howell, MI center.

In the tables below, information set forth for acquired properties includes our centers in Little Rock, AR, Cleveland, OH and Kansas City, KS that were acquired in December 2024, February 2025 and September 2025, respectively. Properties disposed includes the center in Howell, MI that sold in April 2025.

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Rental Revenues

Rental revenues increased $53.4 million in 2025 compared to 2024. The following table sets forth the changes in various components of rental revenues (in thousands):

20252024Increase/(Decrease)
Rental revenues from existing properties$505,578$489,235$16,343
Rental revenues from acquired properties and property disposed40,0956,93533,160
Straight-line rent adjustments3,4106072,803
Lease termination fees1,103896207
Amortization of above and below market rent adjustments, net710(157)867
$550,896$497,516$53,380

Rental revenues at existing properties were positively impacted by obtaining higher rents from new and existing tenants during the last twelve months and strengthening our tenant mix. Straight-line rent adjustment income has increased in conjunction with the additional properties added to the portfolio and stronger lease execution results.

Management, Leasing and Other Service Revenues

Management, leasing and other service revenues increased $127,000 in 2025 compared to 2024. The following table sets forth the changes in various components of management, leasing and other services (in thousands):

20252024Increase/(Decrease)
Management and marketing$3,493$3,552$(59)
Leasing and other fees8721,033(161)
Expense reimbursements from unconsolidated joint ventures and managed properties5,4075,060347
$9,772$9,645$127

Other Revenues

Other revenues increased $2.0 million in 2025 as compared to 2024. The following table sets forth the changes in other revenues (in thousands):

20252024Increase/(Decrease)
Other revenues from existing properties$20,147$18,580$1,567
Other revenues from acquired properties and property disposed747322425
$20,894$18,902$1,992

Other revenues from existing properties increased in 2025 due to an increase in other revenue streams, such as paid media sponsorships and onsite signage, on a local and national level.

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Property Operating Expenses

Property operating expenses increased $17.8 million in 2025 compared to 2024. The following table sets forth the changes in various components of property operating expenses (in thousands):

20252024Increase/(Decrease)
Property operating expenses from existing properties$150,857$148,671$2,186
Property operating expenses from acquired properties and property disposed18,2342,97715,257
Expenses related to unconsolidated joint ventures and managed properties5,4075,060347
Other property operating expense2,0042,021(17)
$176,502$158,729$17,773

Property operating expenses from existing properties increased in the 2025 period primarily from higher snow removal costs, property taxes and property payroll related expenses, partially offset by decreases in advertising expenses and property insurance costs.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses increased $702,000 in 2025 compared to 2024. We recorded executive separation amounts totaling $1.6 million in the 2024 period. We had no executive separation costs in 2025. Exclusive of the 2024 amounts, general and administrative expenses increased approximately $2.3 million primarily due to higher compensation expenses, healthcare costs and technology related licensing costs, partially offset by lower third-party professional fees.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $12.3 million in 2025 compared to 2024. The following table sets forth the changes in various components of depreciation and amortization costs from the 2024 period to the 2025 period (in thousands):

20252024Increase/(Decrease)
Depreciation and amortization expenses from existing properties$133,656$136,889$(3,233)
Depreciation and amortization from acquired properties and property disposed17,3201,80115,519
$150,976$138,690$12,286

The decrease in depreciation and amortization from existing properties was primarily due to acquisition intangible lease related costs that became fully depreciated from prior acquisitions between the comparative periods.

Interest Expense

Interest expense increased $5.2 million in 2025 compared to 2024. We had outstanding balances averaging approximately $76.5 million on our unsecured lines of credit during 2025 compared to an average of $21.7 million in 2024. In addition, we assumed a $115.0 million interest only mortgage with the acquisition of the Kansas City, KS center in September 2025.

Other Income (Expense)

Other income (expense) decreased approximately $816,000 in 2025 compared to 2024 driven by higher interest income earned during the 2024 period from higher average cash balances. During the second half of 2024, we raised $115.9 million of proceeds through our ATM Program which were invested to interest bearing accounts until ultimately deployed into the February 2025 Pinecrest, OH acquisition, contributing to the reduction in other income.

Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures increased approximately $2.3 million in the 2025 period compared to the 2024 period. The Galveston joint venture refinanced its mortgage during the second quarter of 2025 that resulted in a lower interest rate and the Charlotte joint venture produced stronger comparative results between the periods.

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2024 Compared to 2023

For a discussion of our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024, including a year-to-year comparison between 2024 and 2023, refer to Part II, Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Company

In this “Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Company” section, the term, the "Company", refers only to Tanger Inc. on an unconsolidated basis, excluding the Operating Partnership.

The Company's business is operated primarily through the Operating Partnership. The Company issues public equity from time to time, but does not otherwise generate any capital itself or conduct any business itself, other than incurring certain expenses in operating as a public company, which are fully reimbursed by the Operating Partnership. The Company does not hold any indebtedness, and its only material asset is its ownership of partnership interests of the Operating Partnership. The Company's principal funding requirement is the payment of dividends on its common shares. The Company's principal source of funding for its dividend payments is distributions it receives from the Operating Partnership.

Through its status as the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, the Company has the full, exclusive and complete responsibility for the Operating Partnership's day-to-day management and control. The Company causes the Operating Partnership to distribute all, or such portion as the Company may in its discretion determine, of its available cash in the manner provided in the Operating Partnership's partnership agreement. The Company receives proceeds from equity issuances from time to time, but is required by the Operating Partnership's partnership agreement to contribute the proceeds from its equity issuances to the Operating Partnership in exchange for partnership units of the Operating Partnership.

We are a well-known seasoned issuer with a shelf registration that expires in December 2026, which allows us to register various unspecified classes of equity securities and the Operating Partnership to register various unspecified classes of debt securities. As circumstances warrant, we may issue equity from time to time on an opportunistic basis, dependent upon market conditions and available pricing. The Operating Partnership may use the proceeds to repay debt, including borrowings under its lines of credit, develop new or existing properties, make acquisitions of properties or portfolios of properties, invest in existing or newly created joint ventures, or for general corporate purposes.

Our liquidity is dependent on the Operating Partnership's ability to make sufficient distributions to us. The Operating Partnership is a party to loan agreements with various bank lenders that require the Operating Partnership to comply with various financial and other covenants before it may make distributions to us. We also guarantee some of the Operating Partnership's debt. If the Operating Partnership fails to fulfill its debt requirements, which would trigger our guarantee obligations, then we may be required to fulfill our cash payment commitments under such guarantees. However, our only material asset is our investment in the Operating Partnership.

We believe the Operating Partnership's sources of working capital, specifically its cash flow from operations, and borrowings available under its unsecured credit facilities, are adequate for it to make its distribution payments to us and, in turn, for us to make dividend payments to our shareholders and to finance our continued operations, investment and growth strategy and additional expenses we expect to incur. However, there can be no assurance that the Operating Partnership's sources of capital will continue to be available at all or in amounts sufficient to meet its needs, including its ability to make distribution payments to us. The unavailability of capital could adversely affect the Operating Partnership's ability to pay its distributions to us, which will in turn, adversely affect our ability to pay cash dividends to our shareholders.

We operate in a manner intended to enable us to qualify as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code. In order for us to maintain our qualification as a REIT, we must pay dividends to our shareholders aggregating annually at least 90% of our taxable income. While historically we have satisfied this distribution requirement by making cash distributions to our shareholders, it may choose to satisfy this requirement by making distributions of cash or other property, including, in limited circumstances, our own shares.

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For tax reporting purposes, we distributed approximately $130.2 million during 2025. If in any taxable year, we were to fail to qualify as a REIT and certain statutory relief provisions were not applicable, we would not be allowed a deduction for distributions to shareholders in computing taxable income and would be subject to U.S. federal income tax (including any applicable alternative minimum tax for tax years prior to 2019) on our taxable income at the regular corporate rate.

As a result of this distribution requirement, the Operating Partnership cannot rely on retained earnings to fund its on-going operations to the same extent that other companies whose parent companies are not REITs can. We may need to continue to raise capital in the equity markets to fund the Operating Partnership's working capital needs, as well as potential developments of new or existing properties, acquisitions or investments in existing or newly created joint ventures.

We currently consolidate the Operating Partnership because we have (1) the power to direct the activities of the Operating Partnership that most significantly impact the Operating Partnership’s economic performance and (2) the obligation to absorb losses and the right to receive the residual returns of the Operating Partnership that could be potentially significant. We do not have significant assets other than our investment in the Operating Partnership. Therefore, the assets and liabilities and the revenues and expenses of the Company and the Operating Partnership are the same on their respective financial statements, except for immaterial differences related to cash, other assets and accrued liabilities that arise from public company expenses paid by the Company. However, all debt is held directly or indirectly at the Operating Partnership level, and we have guaranteed some of the Operating Partnership's unsecured debt as discussed below. Because we consolidate the Operating Partnership, the section entitled "Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Operating Partnership" should be read in conjunction with this section to understand the liquidity and capital resources of the Company on a consolidated basis and how the Company is operated as a whole.

Dividend Declarations

In January 2025, the Board declared a $0.275 cash dividend per common share payable on February 14, 2025 to each shareholder of record on January 31, 2025, and in its capacity as General Partner of the Operating Partnership, authorized a $0.275 cash distribution per Operating Partnership unit to the Operating Partnership's unitholders.

In April 2025, the Board declared a $0.2925 cash dividend per common share payable on May 15, 2025 to each shareholder of record on April 30, 2025, and in its capacity as General Partner of the Operating Partnership, authorized a $0.2925 cash distribution per Operating Partnership unit to the Operating Partnership's unitholders.

In July 2025, the Board declared a $0.2925 quarterly cash dividend per common share payable on August 15, 2025 to each shareholder of record on July 31, 2025, and, in its capacity as General Partner of the Operating Partnership, authorized a $0.2925 cash distribution per Operating Partnership unit to the Operating Partnership's unitholders.

In October 2025, the Board declared a $0.2925 quarterly cash dividend per common share payable on November 14, 2025 to each shareholder of record on October 31, 2025, and, in its capacity as General Partner of the Operating Partnership, authorized a $0.2925 cash distribution per Operating Partnership unit to the Operating Partnership's unitholders.

In January 2026, the Board declared a $0.2925 cash dividend per common share payable on February 13, 2026 to each shareholder of record on January 30, 2026, and a $0.2925 cash distribution per general and limited partnership unit to the Operating Partnership's unitholders.

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ATM Program

Under our at-the-market share offering program (“ATM Program”), we may offer and sell our common shares, $0.01 par value per share, having an aggregate gross sales price of up to $400 million. The ATM Program includes forward sales capability detailed in the “Forward Sale Agreements” section below. We may sell the common shares in amounts and at times to be determined by us but we have no obligation to sell any of the common shares. Actual sales, if any, will depend on a variety of factors to be determined by us from time to time, including, among other things, market conditions, the trading price of the common shares, capital needs and determinations by us of the appropriate sources of its funding. We currently intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of common shares pursuant to the ATM Program for external growth, working capital and general corporate expenses. As of December 31, 2025, we had approximately $400.0 million remaining available for sales of shares under the ATM Program.

The following table sets forth information regarding settlements under our ATM Offering program:

202520242023
Number of common shares settled during the period1,915,7623,374,1843,494,919
Average price per share$36.40$34.34$25.75
Aggregate gross proceeds (in thousands)$69,731$115,878$89,986
Aggregate net proceeds after commissions and fees (in thousands)$69,314$114,541$88,861

There were no sales of our common shares during 2025. However, during the third quarter of 2025, we settled all of the forward shares that were outstanding under the ATM Program, as discussed in the “Forward Sale Agreements” section below.

Forward Sale Agreements

During the fourth quarter of 2024, we sold an aggregate of 1.9 million shares under the ATM Program, which were subject to forward sale agreements, for an estimated aggregate gross value of $69.7 million based on the initial forward sale price of $36.40 with respect to each forward sale agreement. In September 2025, we settled all of the outstanding forward shares that were issued under the ATM Program for total gross proceeds of $69.7 million. A portion of the proceeds were used to fund the acquisition of the Legends Outlets in Kansas City, Kansas.

Share Repurchase Program

In May 2025, the Board authorized the repurchase of up to $200.0 million of the Company’s outstanding shares, replacing the previously authorized plan to repurchase up to $100.0 million of the Company's outstanding shares that expired May 31, 2025. Repurchases may be made from time to time through open market, privately-negotiated, structured or derivative transactions (including accelerated share repurchase transactions), or other methods of acquiring shares. The Company intends to structure open market purchases to occur within the pricing and volume requirements of Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act. The Company may, from time to time, enter into Rule 10b5-1 plans to facilitate the repurchase of its shares under this authorization. The Company did not repurchase any shares in 2025 subsequent to the authorization of the repurchase plan in May 2025. The remaining amount authorized to be repurchased under the program as of December 31, 2025 was $200.0 million.

In January 2026, we used approximately $20 million of the net proceeds from the Exchangeable Notes Offering to repurchase 589,622 of the Company’s common shares concurrently with the pricing of the Exchangeable Notes in privately negotiated transactions for $33.92 per common share.

Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Operating Partnership

In this “Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Operating Partnership” section, the terms “we”, “our” and “us” refer to the Operating Partnership or the Operating Partnership and the Company together, as the context requires.

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Summary of Our Major Sources and Uses of Cash and Cash Equivalents

General Overview

Property rental income represents our primary source to pay property operating expenses, debt service, capital expenditures and distributions, excluding non-recurring capital expenditures and acquisitions. To the extent that our cash flow from operating activities is insufficient to cover such non-recurring capital expenditures and acquisitions, we finance such activities from borrowings under our unsecured lines of credit or from the proceeds from the Operating Partnership’s debt offerings and the Company’s equity offerings.

We believe we achieve a strong and flexible financial position by attempting to: (1) maintain a conservative leverage position relative to our portfolio when pursuing new development, expansion and acquisition opportunities, (2) extend and sequence debt maturities, (3) manage our interest rate risk through an appropriate mix of fixed and variable rate debt and interest rate hedging strategies, (4) maintain access to liquidity by using our lines of credit in a conservative manner and (5) preserve internally generated sources of capital by maintaining a conservative distribution payout ratio. We manage our capital structure to reflect a long-term investment approach and utilize multiple sources of capital to meet our requirements, including without limitation, cash on hand, retained free cash flow and debt and equity issuances.

Capital Expenditures

The following table details our capital expenditures for consolidated centers for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively (in thousands):

20252024Change
Capital expenditures analysis:
New center developments, redevelopments, first generation tenant allowances and expansions (1)$32,474$27,008$5,466
Renovations7,4976,2431,254
Second generation tenant allowances (2)20,54024,437(3,897)
Other capital expenditures (3)37,82427,15210,672
98,33584,84013,495
Conversion from accrual to cash basis(8,157)15,597(23,754)
Additions to rental property-cash basis$90,178$100,437$(10,259)

(1)The increase in new center developments, redevelopments, first generation tenant allowances and expansions was primarily due to outparcel investments and center enhancements.

(2)In the 2025 and 2024 periods, second generation tenant allowances are presented net of $646,000 and $206,000 tenant allowance reversals respectively, which were the result of a lease modifications.

(3)The increase in other capital expenditures in 2025 was primarily related to recent acquisitions and larger scale projects.

We expect total capital expenditures for 2026 to be approximately $120.0 million as compared to capital expenditures of $90.2 million in 2025. The higher 2026 amount as compared to 2025 is driven primarily by renovations and redevelopments at certain centers and continuing operational capital expenditures. We expect to maintain sufficient liquidity to fund these capital expenditures.

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Acquisitions, Development and Disposition

Our transaction summary for 2025, 2024 and 2023 is shown in the following table:

CenterLocationTypeDateSquare FeetInvestment or Sale Amount (in millions)
2025
Tanger Outlets HowellHowell, MIDispositionApril 2025314,000$17.0
PinecrestCleveland, OHAcquisitionFebruary 2025640,000167.0
Tanger Outlets Kansas City at LegendsKansas City, KSAcquisitionSeptember 2025690,000130.0
Total1,330,000$297.0
2024
The Promenade at ChenalLittle Rock, ARAcquisitionDecember 2024270,000$73.1
Total270,000$73.1
2023
Tanger Outlets AshevilleAsheville, NCAcquisitionNovember 2023382,000$70.0
Bridge Street Town CentreHuntsville, ALAcquisitionNovember 2023825,000193.5
Tanger Outlets NashvilleNashville, TNDevelopmentOctober 2023291,000145.0
Total1,498,000$408.5

Potential Future Developments, Acquisitions and Dispositions

As of the date of the filing of this Annual Report, we are not in the pre-development period for any potential new developments. We may use joint venture arrangements to develop potential sites. We expect to maintain sufficient liquidity to fund existing capital expenditures.

In the case of projects to be wholly-owned by us, we expect to fund these projects with cash on hand, borrowings under our unsecured lines of credit and cash flows from operations, but may also fund them with capital from additional public debt and equity offerings. For projects to be developed through joint venture arrangements, we may use collateralized construction loans to fund a portion of the project, with our share of the equity requirements funded from sources described above.

We intend to continue to grow our portfolio by developing, expanding or acquiring additional retail real estate assets. Future retail real estate assets may be wholly-owned by us, owned through joint ventures or partnership arrangements, or through management agreements. However, you should note that any developments or expansions that we, or a joint venture that we have an ownership interest in, have planned or anticipated may not be started or completed as scheduled, or may not result in accretive net income or FFO. See the section "Non-GAAP Supplemental Earnings Measures" - "Funds From Operations" below for further discussion of FFO. In addition, we regularly evaluate acquisition or disposition proposals and engage from time to time in negotiations for acquisitions or dispositions of properties. We may also enter into letters of intent for the purchase or sale of properties. Any prospective acquisition or disposition that is being evaluated or that is subject to a letter of intent may not be consummated, or if consummated, may not result in an increase in earnings or liquidity.

Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures

From time to time, we form joint venture arrangements to develop or acquire centers. As of December 31, 2025, we have partial ownership interests in six unconsolidated centers totaling approximately 2.1 million square feet, including two centers located in Canada. See Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements for details of our individual joint ventures, including, but not limited to, the carrying values of our investments, fees we receive for services provided to the joint ventures, recent development and financing transactions and condensed combined summary financial information.

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We may elect to fund cash needs of a joint venture through equity contributions (generally on a basis proportionate to our ownership interests in the joint venture), advances or partner loans, although such funding is not typically required contractually or otherwise. We separately report investments in joint ventures for which accumulated distributions have exceeded investments in, and our share of net income or loss of, the joint ventures within other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets because we are committed and intend to provide further financial support to these joint ventures. We believe our joint ventures will be able to fund their operating and capital needs during the year ended 2026 based on their sources of working capital, specifically cash flow from operations, access to contributions from partners, and ability to refinance all or portion of their debt obligations, including the ability to exercise upcoming extensions of near-term maturities.

Our joint ventures are typically encumbered by a mortgage on the joint venture property. We provide guarantees to lenders for our joint ventures which include standard non-recourse carve out indemnifications for losses arising from items such as but not limited to fraud, physical waste, payment of taxes, environmental indemnities, misapplication of insurance proceeds or security deposits and failure to maintain required insurance. A default by a joint venture under its debt obligations may expose us to liability under the guaranty. For construction and mortgage loans, we may include a guaranty of completion as well as a principal guaranty. The principal guarantees include terms for release based upon satisfactory completion of construction and performance targets including occupancy thresholds and minimum debt service coverage tests. Our joint ventures may contain make whole provisions in the event that demands are made on any existing guarantees.

Our joint ventures are generally subject to buy-sell provisions, which are customary for joint venture agreements in the real estate industry. Either partner may initiate these provisions (subject to any applicable lock up period), which could result in either the sale of our interest or the use of available cash or additional borrowings to acquire the other party's interest. Under these provisions, one partner sets a price for the property, then the other partner has the option to either (1) purchase their partner's interest based on that price or (2) sell its interest to the other partner based on that price. Since the partner other than the partner who triggers the provision has the option to be the buyer or seller, we do not consider this arrangement to be a mandatory redeemable obligation.

Future Debt Obligations

As described further in Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements, as of December 31, 2025, scheduled maturities and principal amortization of our existing debt for 2026, 2027, and 2028 are $355.7 million, $740.0 million and $44.0 million, respectively. There are no scheduled maturities in 2029. As of December 31, 2025, scheduled maturities after 2029 aggregate to $461.7 million. In anticipation of our upcoming maturities, we have raised $225 million of incremental term loans, extended the maturity to 2030, and $250 million of proceeds from our Exchangeable Notes.

Future Interest Payments

We are obligated to make periodic interest payments at fixed and variable rates, depending on the terms of the applicable debt agreements. Based on applicable interest rates and scheduled debt maturities as of December 31, 2025 and the debt transactions discussed in our subsequent events footnote, these interest obligations total approximately $306.2 million and range from approximately $52.0 million to $79.1 million on an annual basis over the next five years. Our variable rate debt agreements are based on Daily SOFR so the Daily SOFR rate at December 31, 2025, combined with interest rate swaps entered into, was used to calculate future interest expense.

Operating Lease Obligations

As described further in Note 20 to the consolidated financial statements, as of December 31, 2025, we had a total of $249.6 million of minimum operating lease obligations. These minimum lease payments range from approximately $5.1 million to $6.4 million on an annual basis over the next five years.

Other Contractual Obligations

Other contractual obligations totaled $4.7 million as of December 31, 2025. These obligations range from approximately $338,000 to $2.1 million on an annual basis over the next five years.

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Cash Flows

The following table sets forth our changes in cash flows from 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):

20252024Change
Net cash provided by operating activities$295,421$260,592$34,829
Net cash used in investing activities(263,537)(178,007)(85,530)
Net cash used in financing activities(25,622)(48,335)22,713
Effect of foreign currency rate changes on cash and equivalents326(122)448
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents$6,588$34,128$(27,540)

Operating Activities

The increase in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to the addition of two centers during 2025, changes in working capital and an increase in rental revenues at existing centers primarily driven by an increase in occupancy rates and increase in rental rates.

Investing Activities

The increase in net cash used in investing activities was primarily driven by the acquisition of our Cleveland, OH and Kansas City, KS centers during 2025, partially offset by proceeds from the sale of our center in Howell, MI.

Financing Activities

The primary cause for the decrease in net cash used in financing activities was higher draws on our unsecured lines of credit to fund acquisitions and development and proceeds from the amendment of our mortgage at our Southaven, MS center, offset by higher dividend payments and lower proceeds from share issuances.

Financing Arrangements

See Notes 7 and 8 to the consolidated financial statements, for details of our current outstanding debt, financing transactions that have occurred over the past three years and debt maturities. As of December 31, 2025, unsecured borrowings represented 89% of our outstanding debt and 93% of the gross book value of our real estate portfolio was unencumbered. As of December 31, 2025, 3% of our outstanding debt, excluding variable rate debt with interest rate protection agreements in place, had variable interest rates and therefore was subject to market fluctuations.

We intend to retain the ability to raise additional capital, including public debt or equity, to pursue attractive investment opportunities that may arise and to otherwise act in a manner that we believe to be in the best interests of our shareholders and unitholders. The Company and Operating Partnership are well-known seasoned issuers with a joint shelf registration statement on Form S-3, expiring in December 2026, that allows us to register unspecified amounts of different classes of securities. To generate capital to reinvest into other attractive investment opportunities, we may also consider the use of additional operational and developmental joint ventures, property management opportunities, the sale or lease of outparcels on our existing properties and the sale of certain properties that do not meet our long-term investment criteria. Based on cash provided by operations, existing lines of credit, ongoing relationships with certain financial institutions and our ability to sell debt or issue equity subject to market conditions, we believe that we have access to the necessary financing to fund the planned capital expenditures for at least the next twelve months.

We anticipate that adequate cash will be available to fund our operating and administrative expenses, regular debt service obligations, and the payment of dividends in accordance with REIT requirements in both the short and long-term. Although we receive most of our rental payments on a monthly basis, dividends and distributions to shareholders and unitholders, respectively, are typically made quarterly and interest payments on the senior, unsecured notes are made semi-annually. Amounts accumulated for such payments will be used in the interim to reduce the outstanding borrowings under our existing unsecured lines of credit or invested in short-term money market or other suitable instruments.

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We believe our current balance sheet position is financially sound, particularly given our recent extension and expansion of our term loans and issuance of our exchangeable notes in January 2026 along with capacity under our existing line of credit; however, due to the uncertainty and unpredictability of the capital and credit markets, we can give no assurance that affordable access to capital will exist between now and our next significant debt maturity, which is our $350.0 million unsecured senior notes due September 2026.

Equity Offerings under the ATM Program

During 2025, we did not sell any shares under our at-the-market share offering program (“ATM Program”). As of December 31, 2025, we have a remaining authorization of $400.0 million under the ATM Program.

Our ATM Program also provides that we may sell common shares through forward sale contracts. Actual sales under the ATM Program will depend on a variety of factors including market conditions, the trading price of our common shares, our capital needs, and our determination of the appropriate sources of funding to meet such needs.

During the fourth quarter of 2024, we sold an aggregate of 1.9 million shares under the ATM Program which were subject to forward sale agreements for an estimated aggregate gross value of $69.7 million based on the initial forward sale price of $36.40 with respect to each forward sale agreement. In September 2025, we settled all of the outstanding forward shares under the ATM Program for total gross proceeds of $69.7 million. A portion of the proceeds were used to fund the acquisition of the Legends Outlets in Kansas City, Kansas.

Unsecured Term Loans

In January 2026, we closed on $550.0 million of unsecured term loans, comprised of (i) an amendment of our existing $325.0 million term loan increasing the capacity to $350.0 million and extending the maturity to December 2030 (the "2030 Term Loan") and (ii) a new $200.0 million term loan due January 2033 (the "2033 Term Loan"). We drew an incremental $75.0 million at closing, for a total outstanding amount of $400.0 million and has a combined $150.0 million available under a delayed draw feature, allowing us to draw the proceeds over a six to nine month period. The applicable pricing margin is SOFR plus 95 basis points for the 2030 Term Loan and SOFR plus 125 basis points for the 2033 Term Loan based on our current credit rating.

Derivatives

Throughout 2025 and into January 2026, we entered into several interest rate swap agreements on our unsecured debt totaling $275.0 million with effective dates throughout 2026 with a weighted average interest rate of 3.3%. These agreements have expiration dates ranging from October 1, 2027 to September 1, 2030.

Unsecured Lines of Credit Amendments

In January 2026, the Operating Partnership also entered into amendments to each of (i) the Revolving Credit Agreement with, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto, and (ii) the Liquidity Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A.,referred to herein as the Operating Partnership’s unsecured lines of credit, such amendments in each case removing the 10 basis point SOFR credit adjustment spread and making certain conforming changes from the 2030 Term Loan and the 2033 Term Loan.

Exchangeable Notes

In January 2026, the Operating Partnership issued $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2.375% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2031 (the “Exchangeable Notes”), which are guaranteed, on a senior unsecured basis, by the Company. The Exchangeable Notes bear interest at a rate of 2.375% per year, payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year, beginning on July 15, 2026. The Exchangeable Notes mature on January 15, 2031, unless earlier exchanged, redeemed or repurchased. The Exchangeable Notes will be exchangeable at an initial exchange rate of 24.0662 common shares per $1,000 principal amount of the Exchangeable Notes (equivalent to an exchange price of approximately $41.55 per common share). The Exchangeable Notes will be exchangeable for cash up to the aggregate principal amount of the Exchangeable Notes to be exchanged and, in respect of the remainder of the exchange obligation, if any, in excess thereof, cash, common shares or a combination thereof, at the election of the Operating Partnership. Net proceeds after the initial purchaser’s discount and estimated offering costs were approximately $243 million.

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In connection with the Exchangeable Notes, we entered into privately negotiated capped call transactions with certain of the initial purchasers of the Exchangeable Notes or their affiliates or other financial institutions. The capped call transactions cover, subject to customary adjustments, the number of Company common shares that underlie the Exchangeable Notes. The cap price of the capped call transaction initially is approximately $47.49 per share, which represents a premium of approximately 40% over the last reported sale price of the Company's common shares of $33.92 per share on the New York Stock Exchange on January 7, 2026, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the capped call transactions. A portion of the proceeds from the Exchangeable Notes were used to pay the capped call premium of approximately $9 million, which will be recorded in shareholders' equity for the Company and partners' equity for the Operating Partnership.

Finally, concurrent with the pricing of the Exchangeable Notes, we repurchased approximately 590,000 Company common shares for approximately $20 million in privately negotiated transactions effected with or through one of the initial purchasers or its affiliate, at a price per share equal to the last reported sale price of the Common Shares on the New York Stock Exchange on January 7, 2026.

Other Financing Activity

In April 2025, the Southaven, Mississippi consolidated joint venture amended its mortgage increasing the outstanding borrowings from $51.7 million to $61.7 million and extending the maturity date from October 2026 to April 2030 with no extension options. The stated interest rate remained unchanged at the Adjusted Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“Adjusted SOFR”) + 2.0%. In December 2025, the mortgage was amended to remove the SOFR spread, making the interest rate Daily SOFR + 2.0%. In May 2025, we entered into an interest rate swap transaction to fix the interest rate at 3.5% through April 2029.

In September 2025, we assumed a $115.0 million 7.57% interest only mortgage that matures in November 2027 in conjunction with the acquisition of the Legends Outlets in Kansas City, Kansas. The effective interest rate calculated as part of the purchase price allocation was 6.0%.

The Operating Partnership’s debt agreements require the maintenance of certain ratios, including debt service coverage and leverage, and limit the payment of dividends such that dividends and distributions will not exceed FFO, as defined in the debt agreements, for the prior fiscal year on an annual basis or 95% on a cumulative basis.

Debt Covenants

We have historically been, and, at December 31, 2025 are, in compliance with all of our debt covenants. Our continued compliance with these covenants depends on many factors and could be impacted by current or future economic conditions. Failure to comply with these covenants would result in a default which, if we were unable to cure or obtain a waiver from the lenders, could accelerate the repayment obligations. Further, in the event of default, we may be restricted from paying dividends to our shareholders in excess of dividends required to maintain our REIT qualification. Accordingly, an event of default could have a material and adverse impact on us. As a result, we have considered our short-term (one year or less from the date of filing these financial statements) liquidity needs and the adequacy of our estimated cash flows from operating activities and other financing sources to meet these needs. These other sources include but are not limited to: existing cash, ongoing relationships with certain financial institutions, our ability to sell debt or issue equity subject to market conditions and proceeds from the potential sale of non-core assets. We believe that we have access to the necessary financing to fund our short-term liquidity needs.

As of December 31, 2025, we were in compliance with all financial and non-financial covenants related to our debt obligations, as detailed below:

Senior unsecured notes financial covenantsRequiredActual
Total Consolidated Debt to Adjusted Total Assets60%37%
Total Secured Debt to Adjusted Total Assets40%4%
Total Unencumbered Assets to Unsecured Debt150%277%
Consolidated Income Available for Debt Service to Annual Debt Service Charge1.5 x5.6x

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Lines of credit and term loanRequiredActual
Total Liabilities to Total Adjusted Asset Value60%35%
Secured Indebtedness to Total Adjusted Asset Value35%6%
EBITDA to Fixed Charges1.5 x4.7x
Total Unsecured Indebtedness to Adjusted Unencumbered Asset Value60%29%
Unencumbered Interest Coverage Ratio1.5 x5.8x

Debt of unconsolidated joint ventures

The following table details information regarding the outstanding debt of the unconsolidated joint ventures and guarantees of such debt provided by us as of December 31, 2025 (dollars in millions):

Joint VentureOwnership %Total Joint Venture DebtMaturity DateInterest RateEffective Interest RatePercent Guaranteed by the Operating Partnership
Charlotte, NC50%$96.0July 20284.27%4.3%%
Columbus, OH50%71.0October 20326.25%6.3%%
Houston, TX50%60.0June 2030Daily SOFR + 1.65%5.1%%
National Harbor, MD50%90.4January 20304.63%4.6%%
Debt origination costs50%(1.7)
$315.75.0%

Houston/Galveston, Texas

In June 2025, the Galveston/Houston joint venture refinanced its mortgage loan to extend the maturity from June 2026 to June 2030, which included an increase in principal balance from $58.0 million to $60.0 million, and reduced the interest rate from the Daily Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“Daily SOFR”) + 3.0% to Daily SOFR + 1.65%. In conjunction with this refinancing, the joint venture entered into a $60.0 million interest rate swap that fixes Daily SOFR at 3.4% until June 2029. The refinancing provided for the removal of the Operating Partnership's principal guarantee.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with GAAP and the Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and operating results require the Company’s management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts reported. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from these estimates, and such differences may be material. Management believes the Company’s critical accounting estimates are those related to impairment of long-lived assets, impairment of investments, revenue recognition and collectability of operating lease receivables. Management considers these estimates critical because they are both important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and operating results, and they require management to make judgments and estimates about inherently uncertain matters. The Company’s senior management has reviewed these critical accounting estimates and related disclosures with the Audit Committee of the Board.

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Evaluation of Impairment of long-lived assets

Rental property held and used by us is reviewed for impairment in the event that facts and circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. In such an event, we compare the estimated future undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset to the asset's carrying amount, and if less than such carrying amount, recognize an impairment loss in an amount by which the carrying amount exceeds its fair value. The cash flow estimates used both for determining recoverability and estimating fair value are inherently judgmental and reflect current and projected trends in rental, occupancy, capitalization and discount rates, and estimated holding periods for the applicable assets. Impairment analyses are based on our current plans, intended holding periods and available market information at the time the analyses are prepared. If our estimates of the projected future cash flows change based on uncertain market conditions or holding periods, our evaluation of impairment losses may be different and such differences could be material to our consolidated financial statements.

Due to the financial impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, we began performing the above described procedures on our Atlantic City, New Jersey center in 2020. While the center’s performance has improved since that time, we have continued to perform those procedures and concluded each quarter that the carrying amount of the asset was recoverable. We evaluate different holding period scenarios and apply probabilities to those scenarios to determine an average holding period of 9 years. Management has the intent, and we have the ability, to hold the property for at least this period, and we believe this period is reasonable based on the center’s performance and our history of being a long-term owner and operator of our centers. We believe the carrying value is recoverable because in our models the sum of the estimated future undiscounted cash flows, $51.1 million, and the estimated potential disposition proceeds of the sale of the center, $65.5 million (in aggregate totaling $116.6 million) exceeds the carrying value of $102.1 million by $14.6 million. The recorded carrying amount includes intangible lease costs from our 2011 acquisition of the center. Accordingly, we will continue to monitor circumstances and events in future periods that could affect inputs such as the expected holding period, operating cash flow forecasts and capitalization rates, utilized to determine whether an impairment charge is necessary. As these inputs are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that may alter our assumptions, the future cash flows estimated by management in its impairment analysis may not be achieved, and actual losses or impairment may be realized in the future.

In April 2025, we sold the center in Howell, Michigan for $17.0 million. As part of our quarterly impairment evaluation procedures, we recorded a $4.2 million impairment charge in the first quarter of 2025 to lower the property’s carrying value to the estimated fair value based on the purchase agreement.

Evaluation of Impairment of investments

Our estimates of value for each joint venture investment are based on a number of assumptions that are subject to economic and market uncertainties including, among others, estimated hold period, terminal capitalization rates, demand for space, competition for tenants, changes in market rental rates and operating costs of the property. These above factors are considered in the estimation process and are subject to significant management judgment, difficult to predict and contingent on future events that may alter our assumptions and the values estimated by us in our impairment analysis may not be realized.

Acquisitions of Real Estate

In accordance with the guidance for business combinations, we determine whether the acquisition of a property qualifies as a business combination, which requires that the assets acquired and liabilities assumed constitute a business. If the property acquired is not a business, we account for the transaction as an asset acquisition and therefore capitalize transaction costs. We evaluate each real estate acquisition to determine whether the integrated set of acquired assets and activities meets the definition of a business.

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We allocate the purchase price of asset acquisitions based on the fair value of land, building, tenant improvements, debt and deferred lease costs and other intangibles, such as the value of leases with above or below market rents, origination costs associated with the in-place leases, the value of in-place leases and tenant relationships, if any. We depreciate the amount allocated to building, deferred lease costs and other intangible assets over their estimated useful lives, which range up to 36 years. The values of the above and below market leases are amortized and recorded as either an increase (in the case of below market leases) or a decrease (in the case of above market leases) to rental income over the remaining term of the associated lease. The values of below market leases that are considered to have renewal periods with below market rents are amortized over the remaining term of the associated lease plus the renewal periods when the renewal is deemed probable to occur. The value associated with in-place leases is amortized over the remaining lease term and tenant relationships are amortized over the expected term, which includes an estimated probability of the lease renewal. If a tenant terminates its lease prior to the contractual termination of the lease and no rental payments are being made on the lease, any unamortized balance of the related intangibles is written off. The tenant improvements and origination costs are amortized as an expense over the remaining life of the lease (or charged against earnings if the lease is terminated prior to its contractual expiration date). In instances where an acquisition includes the assumption of a mortgage or other debt, we amortize the related discount or premium over the life of the debt instrument. We assess fair value based on estimated cash flow projections that utilize appropriate discount and capitalization rates and available market information. These cash flow projections may be derived from various observable and unobservable inputs and assumptions. Also, we may utilize third-party valuation specialists.

The table below summarizes our asset acquisitions from 2023 - 2025. Purchase price includes capitalized transaction costs.

DatePurchase PriceDebt AssumedIntangible Assets
2025Kansas City, KS center was acquired for a total purchase price of $130.0 million.$115.0 million, 7.57% interest-only mortgage, with an effective rate of 6.0% (see Note 8), that matures in November 2027.Approximately $0.9 million and $11.3 million, respectively, were allocated to the value of leases with above and below market rents.
2025Cleveland, OH center was acquired for a total purchase price of $167.0 million.Approximately $6.9 million and $7.5 million, respectively, were allocated to the value of leases with above and below market rents.
2024Little Rock, AR center was acquired for a total purchase price of $73.1 million.Approximately $4.7 million and $4.0 million, respectively, were allocated to the value of leases with above and below market rents.
2023Huntsville, AL center was acquired for a total purchase price of $193.5 million.Approximately $4.9 million and $3.5 million, respectively, were allocated to the value of leases with above and below market rents.
2023Asheville, NC center was acquired for a total purchase price of $70.0 million.Approximately $2.1 million and $2.9 million, respectively, were allocated to the value of leases with above and below market rents.

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Revenue recognition and collectability of operating lease receivables

We, as a lessor, retain substantially all of the risks and benefits of ownership of our centers and account for our leases as operating leases. We accrue fixed lease income on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases, when we believe substantially all lease income, including the related straight-line rent receivable, is probable of collection. Our assessment of collectability requires the exercise of considerable judgment and incorporates available operational performance measures such as sales and the aging of billed amounts as well as other publicly available information with respect to our tenant’s financial condition, liquidity and capital resources. When a tenant seeks to reorganize its operations through bankruptcy proceedings, we assess the collectability of receivable balances including, among other things, the timing of a tenant’s bankruptcy filing and our expectations of the assumption by the tenant in bankruptcy proceeding of leases at our properties on substantially similar terms. In the event that we determine accrued receivables are not probable of collection, lease income will be recorded on a cash basis, with the corresponding tenant receivable and straight-line rent receivable charged as a direct write-off against lease income in the period of the change in our collectability determination.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements for information on recently adopted accounting standards and new accounting pronouncements issued.

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Non-GAAP Supplemental Measures

Funds From Operations

FFO is a widely used measure of the operating performance for real estate companies that supplements net income (loss) determined in accordance with GAAP. We determine FFO based on the definition set forth by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“Nareit”), of which we are a member. In December 2018, Nareit issued “Nareit Funds From Operations White Paper - 2018 Restatement” which clarifies, where necessary, existing guidance and consolidates alerts and policy bulletins into a single document for ease of use. 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.

FFO is intended to exclude historical cost depreciation of real estate as required by GAAP, which assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes ratably over time. Historically, however, real estate values have risen or fallen with market conditions. Because FFO excludes depreciation and amortization of real estate assets, gains and losses from property dispositions and extraordinary items, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, reflects the impact to operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, operating costs, development activities and interest costs, providing perspective not immediately apparent from net income (loss).

We present FFO because we consider it an important supplemental measure of our operating performance. In addition, a portion of cash bonus compensation to certain members of management is based on our FFO or Core FFO, which is described in the section below. We believe it is useful for investors to have enhanced transparency into how we evaluate our performance and that of our management. In addition, FFO is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of REITs, many of which present FFO when reporting their results. FFO is also widely used by us and others in our industry to evaluate and price potential acquisition candidates. We believe that FFO payout ratio, which represents regular distributions to common shareholders and unitholders of the Operating Partnership expressed as a percentage of FFO, is useful to investors because it facilitates the comparison of dividend coverage between REITs. Nareit has encouraged its member companies to report their FFO as a supplemental, industry-wide standard measure of REIT operating performance.

FFO has significant limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are:

•FFO does not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;

•FFO does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;

•Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and FFO does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements; and

•Other companies in our industry may calculate FFO differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.

Because of these limitations, FFO should not be considered as a measure of discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business or our dividend paying capacity. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using FFO only as a supplemental measure.

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Core Funds From Operations

We present Core FFO as a supplemental measure of our performance. We define Core FFO as FFO further adjusted to eliminate the impact of certain items that we do not consider indicative of our ongoing operating performance. These further adjustments are itemized in the table below, if applicable. You are encouraged to evaluate these adjustments and the reasons we consider them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating Core FFO you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in this presentation. Our presentation of Core FFO should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.

We present Core FFO because we believe it assists investors and analysts in comparing our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. In addition, we believe it is useful for investors to have enhanced transparency into how we evaluate management’s performance and the effectiveness of our business strategies. We use Core FFO when certain material, unplanned transactions occur as a factor in evaluating management’s performance and to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies, and may use Core FFO when determining incentive compensation.

Core FFO has limitations as an analytical tool. Some of these limitations are:

•Core FFO does not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;

•Core FFO does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;

•Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and Core FFO does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements;

•Core FFO does not reflect the impact of certain cash charges resulting from matters we consider not to be indicative of our ongoing operations; and

•Other companies in our industry may calculate Core FFO differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.

Because of these limitations, Core FFO should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Core FFO only as a supplemental measure.

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Below is a reconciliation of net income to FFO and Core FFO available to common shareholders (in thousands, except per share amounts):

202520242023
Net income$119,501$102,760$103,882
Adjusted for:
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets - consolidated146,060134,927106,450
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets - unconsolidated joint ventures9,7909,33410,514
Impairment charge - consolidated4,249
FFO279,600247,021220,846
FFO attributable to noncontrolling interests in other consolidated partnerships80(248)
Allocation of earnings to participating securities(1,614)(1,652)(2,151)
FFO available to common shareholders (1)$277,986$245,449$218,447
As further adjusted for:
Compensation-related adjustments (2)1,554(806)
Impact of above adjustments to the allocation of earnings to participating securities(10)6
Core FFO available to common shareholders (1)$277,986$246,993$217,647
FFO available to common shareholders per share - diluted (1)$2.33$2.12$1.96
Core FFO available to common shareholders per share - diluted (1)$2.33$2.13$1.96
Weighted Average Shares:
Basic weighted average common shares113,172109,263104,682
Effect of dilutive securities:
Equity awards1,5551,8161,850
Diluted weighted average common shares (for earnings per share computations)114,727111,079106,532
Exchangeable operating partnership units4,6664,7084,734
Diluted weighted average common shares (for FFO and Core FFO per share computations) (1)119,393115,787111,266

(1)Assumes the Class A common limited partnership units of the Operating Partnership held by the noncontrolling interests are exchanged for Common Shares. Each Class A common limited partnership unit is exchangeable for one Common Share, subject to certain limitations to preserve the Company's REIT status.

(2)For the 2024 period, represents executive severance costs.

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Portfolio Net Operating Income and Same Center NOI

We present portfolio net operating income (“Portfolio NOI”) and same center net operating income (“Same Center NOI”) as supplemental measures of our operating performance. Portfolio NOI represents our property level net operating income, which is defined as total operating revenues less property operating expenses and excludes termination fees and non-cash adjustments including straight-line rent, net above and below market rent amortization, impairment charges, loss on early extinguishment of debt, and gains or losses on the sale of assets recognized during the periods presented. We define Same Center NOI as Portfolio NOI for the properties that were operational for the entire portion of both comparable reporting periods, and which were not acquired, or subject to a material expansion or non-recurring event, such as a natural disaster, during the comparable reporting periods.

We believe Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI are non-GAAP metrics used by industry analysts, investors and management to measure the operating performance of our properties because they provide performance measures directly related to the revenues and expenses involved in owning and operating real estate assets and provide a perspective not immediately apparent from net income (loss), FFO or Core FFO. Because Same Center NOI excludes properties developed, redeveloped, acquired and sold; as well as non-cash adjustments, gains or losses on the sale of outparcels and termination rents; it highlights operating trends such as occupancy levels, rental rates and operating costs on properties that were operational for both comparable periods. Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI should not be considered alternatives to net income (loss) as an indication of our performance or to cash flows as a measure of our liquidity or ability to make distributions. Other REITs may use different methodologies for calculating Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI, and accordingly, our Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI may not be comparable to other REITs.

Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI should not be considered alternatives to net income (loss) or as an indicator of our financial performance since they do not reflect the entire operations of our portfolio, nor do they reflect the impact of general and administrative expenses, acquisition-related expenses, interest expense, depreciation and amortization costs, other non-property income and losses, the level of capital expenditures and leasing costs necessary to maintain the operating performance of our properties, or trends in development and construction activities which are significant economic costs and activities that could materially impact our results from operations. Because of these limitations, Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI should not be viewed in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI only as supplemental measures.

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Below is a reconciliation of net income to Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI for the consolidated portfolio (in thousands):

20252024
Net income$119,501$102,760
Adjusted to exclude:
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures(13,580)(11,289)
Interest expense65,86060,637
Other (income) expense(668)(1,484)
Impairment charge4,249
Depreciation and amortization150,976138,690
Other non-property expenses(1,648)(1,174)
Corporate general and administrative expenses78,92378,341
Non-cash adjustments (1)(3,776)(91)
Lease termination fees(1,103)(896)
Portfolio NOI - Consolidated398,734365,494
Non-same center NOI - Consolidated(22,587)(4,278)
Same Center NOI - Consolidated (2)$376,147$361,216

(1)Non-cash items include straight-line rent, above and below market rent amortization, straight-line rent expense on land leases and gains or losses on outparcel sales, as applicable.

(2)Centers excluded from Same Center NOI Basis:

CenterDateEvent
Kansas City, KSSeptember 2025Acquired
Howell, MIApril 2025Sold
Cleveland, OHFebruary 2025Acquired
Little Rock, ARDecember 2024Acquired

Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre

We present Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) as adjusted for items described below (“Adjusted EBITDA”), EBITDA for Real Estate (“EBITDAre”) and Adjusted EBITDAre, all non-GAAP measures, as supplemental measures of our operating performance. Each of these measures is defined as follows:

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) available to the Company's common shareholders computed in accordance with GAAP before net interest expense, income taxes (if applicable), depreciation and amortization, gains and losses on sale of operating properties, joint venture properties, outparcels and other assets, impairment write-downs of depreciated property and of investment in unconsolidated joint ventures caused by a decrease in value of depreciated property in the affiliate, compensation related to voluntary retirement plan and other executive officer severance, certain executive departure related adjustments, gain on sale of non-real estate asset adjustments, casualty gains and losses, gains and losses on early extinguishment of debt, net and other items that we do not consider indicative of the Company's ongoing operating performance.

We determine EBITDAre based on the definition set forth by Nareit, which is defined as net income (loss) available to the Company's common shareholders computed in accordance with GAAP before net interest expense, income taxes (if applicable), depreciation and amortization, gains and losses on sale of operating properties, gains and losses on change of control and impairment write-downs of depreciated property and of investment in unconsolidated joint ventures caused by a decrease in value of depreciated property in the affiliate and after adjustments to reflect our share of the EBITDAre of unconsolidated joint ventures.

Adjusted EBITDAre is defined as EBITDAre excluding gains and losses on early extinguishment of debt, net, casualty gains and losses, compensation related to voluntary retirement plan and other executive officer severance, certain executive departure related adjustments, gain on sale of non-real estate asset adjustments, gains and losses on sale of outparcels, and other items that that we do not consider indicative of the Company's ongoing operating performance.

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We present Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre as we believe they are useful for investors, creditors and rating agencies as they provide additional performance measures that are independent of a Company’s existing capital structure to facilitate the evaluation and comparison of the Company’s operating performance to other REITs and provide a more consistent metric for comparing the operating performance of the Company’s real estate between periods.

Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre have significant limitations as analytical tools, including:

•They do not reflect our net interest expense;

•They do not reflect gains or losses on sales of operating properties or impairment write-downs of depreciated property and of investment in unconsolidated joint ventures caused by a decrease in value of depreciated property in the affiliate;

•Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAre do not reflect gains and losses on extinguishment of debt and other items that may affect operations; and

•Other companies in our industry may calculate these measures differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.

Because of these limitations, Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre only as supplemental measures.

Below is a reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands):

202520242023
Net income$119,501$102,760$103,882
Adjusted to exclude:
Interest expense, net65,06059,41438,149
Income tax expense (benefit)56745(408)
Depreciation and amortization150,976138,690108,889
Impairment charge - consolidated4,249
Compensation-related adjustments (1)1,554(806)
Adjusted EBITDA$340,353$302,463$249,706

Below is a reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre (in thousands):

202520242023
Net income$119,501$102,760$103,882
Adjusted to exclude:
Interest expense, net65,06059,41438,149
Income tax expense (benefit)56745(408)
Depreciation and amortization150,976138,690108,889
Impairment charge - consolidated4,249
Pro-rata share of interest expense, net - unconsolidated joint ventures8,4778,7258,779
Pro-rata share of depreciation and amortization - unconsolidated joint ventures9,7909,33410,514
EBITDAre$358,620$318,968$269,805
Compensation-related adjustments (1)1,554(806)
Adjusted EBITDAre$358,620$320,522$268,999

(1)For the 2024 period, represents executive severance costs and for the 2023 period, represents the reversal of previously expensed compensation related to a voluntary executive departure.

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Economic Conditions and Outlook

We are closely monitoring the impact of supply chain and labor issues, inflationary and deflationary pressures, changes in interest rates and the overall macroeconomic environment on all aspects of our business and geographies, including how it will impact our tenants and business partners.

The majority of our leases contain provisions designed to mitigate the impact of inflation. Such provisions include clauses for the escalation of base rent and clauses enabling us to receive percentage rentals based on tenants’ gross sales (above predetermined levels), which generally increase as prices rise. A component of most leases includes a pro-rata share or escalating fixed contributions by the tenant for property operating expenses, including common area maintenance, real estate taxes, insurance and advertising and promotion, thereby reducing exposure to increases in costs and operating expenses resulting from inflation.

A portion of our rental revenues are derived from rents that directly depend on the sales volume of certain tenants. Accordingly, declines in these tenants’ sales would reduce the income produced by our properties. If the sales or profitability of our retail tenants decline sufficiently, whether due to a change in consumer preferences, health concerns, legislative changes that increase the cost of their operations or otherwise, such tenants may be unable to pay their existing rents as such rents would represent a higher percentage of their sales.

In addition, certain of our lease agreements include co-tenancy and/or sales-based provisions that may allow a tenant to pay reduced rent and/or terminate a lease prior to its natural expiration if we fail to maintain certain occupancy levels or retain specified named tenants, or if the tenant does not achieve certain specified sales targets. If our occupancy declines, certain centers may fall below the minimum co-tenancy thresholds and could trigger many tenants' contractual ability to pay reduced rents, which in turn may negatively impact our results of operations. Our occupancy at our consolidated centers was 98% at the end of the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

Our centers typically include well-known, national, branded companies. By maintaining a broad base of well-known tenants, increased diversity of uses, strong population growth in our markets and a geographically diverse portfolio of properties located across the United States, we believe we reduce our operating and leasing risks. During the year ended December 31, 2025, no one tenant (including affiliates) accounted for more than 7% of our square feet or 6% of our rental revenues.

Due to the relatively short-term nature of our tenants’ leases, a significant portion of the leases in our portfolio come up for renewal each year. During 2026, approximately 2.7 million square feet, or 18% of the total portfolio including our share of unconsolidated joint ventures, will come up for renewal. For the total portfolio, including the Company’s pro rata share of unconsolidated joint ventures, as of January 31, 2026, we had lease renewals executed or in process for 46.0% of the space scheduled to expire during 2026 compared to 34.9% of the space scheduled to expire during 2025 that was executed or in process as of January 31, 2025. As of January 31, 2026, we had lease renewals executed or in process for 75.6% of the space that came up for renewal in 2025.

We believe retail real estate will continue to be a profitable and fundamental distribution channel for many brands and retailers. While we continue to attract and retain additional tenants, if we were unable to successfully renew or re-lease a significant amount of this space on favorable economic terms or in a timely manner, the loss in rent and our Same Center NOI could be negatively impacted in future periods.

MD&A history

Prior-year 10-K MD&A spans are extracted from SEC filings with the same bounded parser used for the latest filing. The latest 10-K appears above; prior years are below.

FY 2024 10-K MD&A

SEC filing source: 0000899715-25-000036.

Extracted structurally from real Item 7 body heading to real Item 7A/8 boundary. Confidence: high. Filing date: 2025-02-21. Report date: 2024-12-31.

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 appearing elsewhere in this report. Historical results and percentage relationships set forth in the consolidated statements of operations, including trends which might appear, are not necessarily indicative of future operations.

This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") is intended to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of our management regarding our financial condition and results of operations, liquidity and certain other factors that may affect our future results. Our MD&A is presented in the following sections:

•General Overview

•Leasing Activity

•Results of Operations

•Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Company

•Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Operating Partnership

•Critical Accounting Estimates

•Recent Accounting Pronouncements

•Non-GAAP Supplemental Measures

•Economic Conditions and Outlook

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General Overview

As of December 31, 2024, we had 31 consolidated centers and two open-air lifestyle centers in 19 states totaling 13.0 million square feet. We also had 6 unconsolidated centers totaling 2.1 million square feet, including 2 outlet centers located in Canada. Our portfolio also includes two managed centers totaling approximately 760,000 square feet. The table below details our acquisitions, new developments, expansions and dispositions of consolidated and unconsolidated centers that impacted our results of operations and liquidity from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024:

Consolidated CentersUnconsolidated Joint Venture CentersManaged Centers
CenterQuarter Acquired/Developed/DisposedSquare Feet (in thousands)Number of CentersSquare Feet (in thousands)Number of CentersSquare Feet (in thousands)Number of Centers
As of December 31, 202111,453302,1136
Dispositions:
Blowing Rock, North CarolinaFourth Quarter(104)(1)
Additions:
Palm Beach, FloridaThird Quarter4571
Other4
As of December 31, 202211,353292,11364571
Additions:
Palm Beach, FloridaThird Quarter3011
Nashville, TennesseeFourth Quarter2911
Asheville, North CarolinaFourth Quarter3821
Huntsville, AlabamaFourth Quarter6511
Other13
As of December 31, 202312,690322,11367582
Additions:
Little Rock, ArkansasFourth Quarter2701
Other
As of December 31, 202412,960332,11367582

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Leasing Activity

The following table provides information for our consolidated centers related to leases for new stores that opened or renewals that were executed during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively:

Comparable Space for Executed Leases (1) (2)
Leasing TransactionsSquare Feet (in 000s)NewInitial Rent(psf) (4)RentSpread% (5)Tenant Allowance (psf) (6)Average Initial Term (in years)
Total space
20244021,976$36.1915.2%$3.793.19
20233911,868$38.5214.2%$5.813.41
Comparable and Non-Comparable Space for Executed Leases (1) (2)
Leasing TransactionsSquare Feet (in 000s)NewInitial Rent(psf) (4)Tenant Allowance (psf) (6)Average Initial Term (in years)
Total space
20244542,250$36.64$10.163.81
20234612,131$38.48$10.233.79

(1)For consolidated properties owned as of the period-end date. Represents leases for new stores or renewals that were executed during the respective calendar years and excludes license agreements, seasonal tenants and month-to-month leases.

(2)Comparable space excludes leases for space that was vacant for more than 12 months (non-comparable space).

Results of Operations

2024 Compared to 2023

Net income

Net income decreased $(1.1) million in the 2024 period to a net income of $102.8 million compared to net income of $103.9 million for the 2023 period. The change in net income was primarily due to the following:

•higher interest expense from interest rate swaps that became effective in 2024 at higher rates

•higher rental revenues from a strengthened tenant mix and higher new and renewal rental rates and the opening of our center in Nashville, TN and the acquisition of centers in Huntsville, AL and Asheville, NC during the fourth quarter of 2023

•higher operating expenses, depreciation and amortization from the new centers

•higher general and administrative expenses primarily due to executive separation costs

•lower investment income during 2024 due to the 2023 period having higher investment income due to higher cash balances than were available in the 2024 period. The majority of the cash balances were utilized during the fourth quarter of 2023 for the acquisitions of the Asheville, NC and Huntsville, AL centers. In addition, cash was utilized throughout 2023 to complete the construction of our Nashville, TN center which opened in October 2023.

In the tables below, information set forth for new developments and acquired properties relates to the Little Rock, AR center, acquired in December 2024 and Nashville, TN, Asheville, NC, and Huntsville, AL centers which were opened or acquired in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Rental Revenues

Rental revenues increased $58.6 million in the 2024 period compared to the 2023 period. The following table sets forth the changes in various components of rental revenues (in thousands):

20242023Increase/(Decrease)
Rental revenues from existing properties$450,729$434,901$15,828
Rental revenues from new developments and acquired properties45,4415,95039,491
Straight-line rent adjustments607(2,229)2,836
Lease termination fees896542354
Amortization of above and below market rent adjustments, net(157)(275)118
$497,516$438,889$58,627

Rental revenues at existing properties were positively impacted by obtaining higher rents from new and existing tenants during the last twelve months and strengthening our tenant mix. Our average occupancy was consistent at 97% for 2024 and 2023.

Management, Leasing and Other Services

Management, leasing and other services increased $1.0 million in the 2024 period compared to the 2023 period. The following table sets forth the changes in various components of management, leasing and other services (in thousands):

20242023Increase/(Decrease)
Management and marketing$3,552$3,165$387
Leasing and other fees1,033614419
Expense reimbursements from unconsolidated joint ventures and managed properties5,0604,881179
$9,645$8,660$985

During the 2023 period, we added additional property management responsibilities for centers in Palm Beach, Florida. The increase in overall fees is primarily attributable to the full year impact of those responsibilities in 2024 along with incremental leasing activities and incremental expense reimbursements from our unconsolidated joint ventures.

Other Revenues

Other revenues increased $2.0 million in the 2024 period as compared to the 2023 period. The following table sets forth the changes in other revenues (in thousands):

20242023Increase/(Decrease)
Other revenues from existing properties$16,728$16,171$557
Other revenues from new developments and acquired properties2,1746871,487
$18,902$16,858$2,044

Other revenues from existing properties increased in the 2024 period due to an increase in other revenue streams, such as our customer loyalty program, paid media sponsorships and onsite signage, on a local and national level.

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Property Operating Expenses

Property operating expenses increased $13.2 million in the 2024 period compared to the 2023 period. The following table sets forth the changes in various components of property operating expenses (in thousands):

20242023Increase/(Decrease)
Property operating expenses from existing properties$136,396$136,124$272
Property operating expenses from new developments and acquired properties15,4743,59311,881
Expenses related to unconsolidated joint ventures and managed properties5,0604,881179
Other property operating expense1,799949850
$158,729$145,547$13,182

Property operating expenses from existing properties increased in the 2024 period primarily from higher snow removal costs and property payroll related expenses, partially offset by certain expense refunds.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses increased $1.9 million in the 2024 period compared to the 2023 period. We recorded executive separation amounts totaling $1.6 million and ($806,000) in the 2024 period and the 2023 period, respectively. Exclusive of those adjustments, general and administrative expenses decreased approximately $470,000 due primarily to reduced executive share-based compensation expense and lower third-party professional fees.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $29.8 million in the 2024 period compared to the 2023 period. The following table sets forth the changes in various components of depreciation and amortization costs from the 2023 period to the 2024 period (in thousands):

20242023Increase/(Decrease)
Depreciation and amortization expenses from existing properties$104,830$104,000$830
Depreciation and amortization from new developments and acquired properties33,8604,88928,971
$138,690$108,889$29,801

The increase in depreciation and amortization from existing properties was primarily due to increased depreciation related to recent center redevelopment projects and solar projects placed in service during the last two years.

Interest Expense

Interest expense increased $12.7 million in the 2024 period compared to the 2023 period. The increase was primarily due to the $325.0 million of Daily SOFR interest rate swaps that we entered into throughout 2023 that became effective on February 1, 2024 at average fixed pay rate of 3.90%. These swaps replaced $300.0 million of existing swaps that expired on February 1, 2024 which had an average fixed pay rate of 0.40%. In addition, we had balances drawn on our lines of credit at different times during the 2024 period. No amounts were outstanding on our lines of credit during the 2023 period. Finally, our Nashville, TN property opened during the fourth quarter of 2023 and therefore we did not capitalize interest costs related to it in the 2024 period as we did during the 2023 period.

Other Income (Expense)

Other income (expense) decreased approximately $8.2 million in the 2024 period compared to the 2023 period. The 2023 period had higher investment income due to higher cash balances than were available in the 2024 period. The majority of the cash balances were utilized during the fourth quarter of 2023 for the acquisitions of the Asheville, NC and Huntsville, AL centers. In addition, cash was utilized throughout 2023 to complete the construction of our Nashville, TN center which opened in October 2023.

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Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures increased approximately $3.0 million in the 2024 period compared to the 2023 period. The increase was primarily due to improved leasing execution period over period at three of our joint venture centers.

2023 Compared to 2022

For a discussion of our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2023, including a year-to-year comparison between 2023 and 2022, refer to Part II, Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Company

In this “Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Company” section, the term, the "Company", refers only to Tanger Inc. on an unconsolidated basis, excluding the Operating Partnership.

The Company's business is operated primarily through the Operating Partnership. The Company issues public equity from time to time, but does not otherwise generate any capital itself or conduct any business itself, other than incurring certain expenses in operating as a public company, which are fully reimbursed by the Operating Partnership. The Company does not hold any indebtedness, and its only material asset is its ownership of partnership interests of the Operating Partnership. The Company's principal funding requirement is the payment of dividends on its common shares. The Company's principal source of funding for its dividend payments is distributions it receives from the Operating Partnership.

Through its status as the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, the Company has the full, exclusive and complete responsibility for the Operating Partnership's day-to-day management and control. The Company causes the Operating Partnership to distribute all, or such portion as the Company may in its discretion determine, of its available cash in the manner provided in the Operating Partnership's partnership agreement. The Company receives proceeds from equity issuances from time to time, but is required by the Operating Partnership's partnership agreement to contribute the proceeds from its equity issuances to the Operating Partnership in exchange for partnership units of the Operating Partnership.

We are a well-known seasoned issuer with a shelf registration that expires in December 2026, which allows us to register various unspecified classes of equity securities and the Operating Partnership to register various unspecified classes of debt securities. As circumstances warrant, we may issue equity from time to time on an opportunistic basis, dependent upon market conditions and available pricing. The Operating Partnership may use the proceeds to repay debt, including borrowings under its lines of credit, develop new or existing properties, make acquisitions of properties or portfolios of properties, invest in existing or newly created joint ventures, or for general corporate purposes.

Our liquidity is dependent on the Operating Partnership's ability to make sufficient distributions to us. The Operating Partnership is a party to loan agreements with various bank lenders that require the Operating Partnership to comply with various financial and other covenants before it may make distributions to us. We also also guarantee some of the Operating Partnership's debt. If the Operating Partnership fails to fulfill its debt requirements, which would trigger our guarantee obligations, then we may be required to fulfill our cash payment commitments under such guarantees. However, our only material asset is our investment in the Operating Partnership.

We believe the Operating Partnership's sources of working capital, specifically its cash flow from operations, and borrowings available under its unsecured credit facilities, are adequate for it to make its distribution payments to us and, in turn, for us to make dividend payments to our shareholders and to finance our continued operations, investment and growth strategy and additional expenses we expect to incur. However, there can be no assurance that the Operating Partnership's sources of capital will continue to be available at all or in amounts sufficient to meet its needs, including its ability to make distribution payments to us. The unavailability of capital could adversely affect the Operating Partnership's ability to pay its distributions to us, which will in turn, adversely affect our ability to pay cash dividends to our shareholders.

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We operate in a manner intended to enable us to qualify as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code. In order for us to maintain our qualification as a REIT, we must pay dividends to our shareholders aggregating annually at least 90% of our taxable income. While historically we have satisfied this distribution requirement by making cash distributions to our shareholders, it may choose to satisfy this requirement by making distributions of cash or other property, including, in limited circumstances, our own shares.

For tax reporting purposes, we distributed approximately $118.1 million during 2024. If in any taxable year, we were to fail to qualify as a REIT and certain statutory relief provisions were not applicable, we would not be allowed a deduction for distributions to shareholders in computing taxable income and would be subject to U.S. federal income tax (including any applicable alternative minimum tax for tax years prior to 2018) on our taxable income at the regular corporate rate.

As a result of this distribution requirement, the Operating Partnership cannot rely on retained earnings to fund its on-going operations to the same extent that other companies whose parent companies are not REITs can. We may need to continue to raise capital in the equity markets to fund the Operating Partnership's working capital needs, as well as potential developments of new or existing properties, acquisitions or investments in existing or newly created joint ventures.

We currently consolidate the Operating Partnership because we have (1) the power to direct the activities of the Operating Partnership that most significantly impact the Operating Partnership’s economic performance and (2) the obligation to absorb losses and the right to receive the residual returns of the Operating Partnership that could be potentially significant. We do not have significant assets other than its investment in the Operating Partnership. Therefore, the assets and liabilities and the revenues and expenses of the Company and the Operating Partnership are the same on their respective financial statements, except for immaterial differences related to cash, other assets and accrued liabilities that arise from public company expenses paid by the Company. However, all debt is held directly or indirectly at the Operating Partnership level, and we have guaranteed some of the Operating Partnership's unsecured debt as discussed below. Because we consolidate the Operating Partnership, the section entitled "Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Operating Partnership" should be read in conjunction with this section to understand the liquidity and capital resources of the Company on a consolidated basis and how the Company is operated as a whole.

Under our ATM Offering, which commenced in February 2021, and was reinstated with a new program in December 2023, we may offer and sell our common shares, $0.01 par value per share (“Common Shares”), having an aggregate gross sales price of up to $250.0 million. We may sell the Common Shares in amounts and at times to be determined by us but we have no obligation to sell any of the Common Shares. Actual sales, if any, will depend on a variety of factors to be determined by us from time to time, including, among other things, market conditions, the trading price of the Common Shares, capital needs and determinations by us of the appropriate sources of its funding. We currently intend to use the net proceeds from any sale of Common Shares pursuant to the ATM Offering for working capital, funding external growth and general corporate purposes. As of December 31, 2024, we had approximately $34.5 million remaining available for sale under our ATM Offering program.

The following table sets forth information regarding settlements under our ATM Offering program:

202420232022
Number of common shares settled during the period3,374,1843,494,919
Average price per share$34.34$25.75$
Aggregate gross proceeds (in thousands)$115,878$89,986$
Aggregate net proceeds after commissions and fees (in thousands)$114,541$88,861$

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During the fourth quarter of 2024, we sold an aggregate of 1.9 million shares under the ATM Offering program which were subject to forward sale agreements, for an estimated aggregate gross value of $69.7 million based on the initial forward sale price of $36.40 with respect to each forward sale agreement. Shares can be settled at any time over the next 12-15 months, unless otherwise extended. We did not initially receive any proceeds from the sale of these common shares, which were sold to underwriters, by the forward purchasers or their respective affiliates. We did not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares at the time we entered into each of the respective forward sale agreements. We determined that the forward sale agreements meet the criteria for equity classification and, therefore, are exempt from derivative accounting. We recorded the forward sale agreements at fair value at inception, which we determined to be zero. Subsequent changes to fair value are not required under equity classification.

In May 2023, the Board authorized the repurchase of up to $100.0 million of our outstanding Common Shares through May 31, 2025. Repurchases may be made from time to time through open market, privately-negotiated, structured or derivative transactions (including accelerated share repurchase transactions), or other methods of acquiring Common Shares. We intend to structure open market purchases to occur within pricing and volume requirements of Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act. We may, from time to time, enter into Rule 10b5-1 plans to facilitate the repurchase of our Common Shares under this authorization. We did not repurchase any Common Shares during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022. The remaining amount of Common Shares authorized to be repurchased under the program as of December 31, 2024 was $100.0 million.

In January 2025, the Board declared a $0.275 cash dividend per Common Share payable on February 14, 2025 to each shareholder of record on January 31, 2025, and a $0.275 cash distribution per general and limited partnership unit to the Operating Partnership's unitholders.

Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Operating Partnership

In this “Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Operating Partnership” section, the terms “we”, “our” and “us” refer to the Operating Partnership or the Operating Partnership and the Company together, as the context requires.

Summary of Our Major Sources and Uses of Cash and Cash Equivalents

General Overview

Property rental income represents our primary source to pay property operating expenses, debt service, capital expenditures and distributions, excluding non-recurring capital expenditures and acquisitions. To the extent that our cash flow from operating activities is insufficient to cover such non-recurring capital expenditures and acquisitions, we finance such activities from borrowings under our unsecured lines of credit or from the proceeds from the Operating Partnership’s debt offerings and the Company’s equity offerings.

We believe we achieve a strong and flexible financial position by attempting to: (1) maintain a conservative leverage position relative to our portfolio when pursuing new development, expansion and acquisition opportunities, (2) extend and sequence debt maturities, (3) manage our interest rate risk through an appropriate mix of fixed and variable rate debt and interest rate hedging strategies, (4) maintain access to liquidity by using our lines of credit in a conservative manner and (5) preserve internally generated sources of capital by maintaining a conservative distribution payout ratio. We manage our capital structure to reflect a long-term investment approach and utilize multiple sources of capital to meet our requirements, including without limitation, cash on hand, retained free cash flow and debt and equity issuances.

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Capital Expenditures

The following table details our capital expenditures for consolidated centers for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively (in thousands):

20242023Change
Capital expenditures analysis:
New center developments and expansions (1)$27,008$123,175$(96,167)
Renovations6,24310,688(4,445)
Second generation tenant allowances (2)24,43712,51611,921
Other capital expenditures (3)27,15251,275(24,123)
84,840197,654(112,814)
Conversion from accrual to cash basis15,597(9,458)25,055
Additions to rental property-cash basis$100,437$188,196$(87,759)

(1)The decrease in new center developments and expansions was primarily due to development costs at our site in Nashville, TN, which opened in October 2023.

(2)In the 2024 and 2023 periods, second generation tenant allowances are presented net of $206,000 and $1.1 million tenant allowance reversals respectively, which were the result of a lease modifications.

(3)The decrease in other capital expenditures in 2024 was primarily related to lower spending on our ongoing solar initiatives. Other capital expenditures includes capital expenditures related to recurring and value-enhancing capital activities.

We expect total capital expenditures for 2025 to be approximately $105.0 million as compared to capital expenditures of $100.4 million in 2024. The higher 2025 amount as compared to 2024 is driven primarily by renovations and redevelopments at certain centers and continuing operational capital expenditures. We expect to maintain sufficient liquidity to fund these capital expenditures.

Acquisitions

In February 2025, we acquired a 640,000-square-foot open-air, grocery-anchored mixed-use center in Cleveland, Ohio for $167.0 million using cash on hand and available liquidity. The center is Northeast Ohio's premier retail and entertainment destination and has become the go-to choice for retailers seeking market entry. The stores at the center are complemented by an expansive menu of entertainment and dining options.

In December 2024, we acquired The Promenade at Chenal, a 270,000-square foot, open-air lifestyle center in Little Rock, Arkansas for $73.1 million using cash and proceeds from our ATM program. The Promenade at Chenal offers a line-up of highly sought-after national brands complemented by a curated roster of popular local and regional retailers, a variety of elevated and casual dining options, and an AMC IMAX Theatre.

In November 2023, we acquired a 382,000-square-foot, open-air outlet center in Asheville, North Carolina for $70.0 million in an all-cash transaction. The established center is occupied by a diverse mix of brands that includes leading home furnishings providers as well as iconic apparel, footwear and accessories brands.

In addition, in November 2023, we acquired Bridge Street Town Centre, an 825,000-square-foot (including approximately 174,000 square feet ground leased to tenants), open-air lifestyle center in Huntsville, Alabama for $193.5 million with cash proceeds from our ATM program and amounts available under our unsecured lines of credit. The center comprises over 80 retail stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues and serves as the dominant shopping destination in the market.

Potential Future Developments, Acquisitions and Dispositions

As of the date of the filing of this Annual Report, we are not in the pre-development period for any potential new developments. We may use joint venture arrangements to develop potential sites. We expect to maintain sufficient liquidity to fund existing capital expenditures.

In the case of projects to be wholly-owned by us, we expect to fund these projects with cash on hand, borrowings under our unsecured lines of credit and cash flows from operations, but may also fund them with capital from additional public debt and equity offerings. For projects to be developed through joint venture arrangements, we may use collateralized construction loans to fund a portion of the project, with our share of the equity requirements funded from sources described above.

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We intend to continue to grow our portfolio by developing, expanding or acquiring additional retail real estate assets. Future retail real estate assets may be wholly-owned by us, owned through joint ventures or partnership arrangements, or through management agreements. However, you should note that any developments or expansions that we, or a joint venture that we have an ownership interest in, have planned or anticipated may not be started or completed as scheduled, or may not result in accretive net income or FFO. See the section "Non-GAAP Supplemental Earnings Measures" - "Funds From Operations" below for further discussion of FFO. In addition, we regularly evaluate acquisition or disposition proposals and engage from time to time in negotiations for acquisitions or dispositions of properties. We may also enter into letters of intent for the purchase or sale of properties. Any prospective acquisition or disposition that is being evaluated or that is subject to a letter of intent may not be consummated, or if consummated, may not result in an increase in earnings or liquidity.

Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures

From time to time, we form joint venture arrangements to develop or acquire centers. As of December 31, 2024, we have partial ownership interests in six unconsolidated centers totaling approximately 2.1 million square feet, including two centers located in Canada. See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for details of our individual joint ventures, including, but not limited to, the carrying values of our investments, fees we receive for services provided to the joint ventures, recent development and financing transactions and condensed combined summary financial information.

We may elect to fund cash needs of a joint venture through equity contributions (generally on a basis proportionate to our ownership interests in the joint venture), advances or partner loans, although such funding is not typically required contractually or otherwise. We separately report investments in joint ventures for which accumulated distributions have exceeded investments in, and our share of net income or loss of, the joint ventures within other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets because we are committed and intend to provide further financial support to these joint ventures. We believe our joint ventures will be able to fund their operating and capital needs during the year ended 2025 based on their sources of working capital, specifically cash flow from operations, access to contributions from partners, and ability to refinance all or portion of their debt obligations, including the ability to exercise upcoming extensions of near-term maturities.

Our joint ventures are typically encumbered by a mortgage on the joint venture property. We provide guarantees to lenders for our joint ventures which include standard non-recourse carve out indemnifications for losses arising from items such as but not limited to fraud, physical waste, payment of taxes, environmental indemnities, misapplication of insurance proceeds or security deposits and failure to maintain required insurance. A default by a joint venture under its debt obligations may expose us to liability under the guaranty. For construction and mortgage loans, we may include a guaranty of completion as well as a principal guaranty. The principal guarantees include terms for release based upon satisfactory completion of construction and performance targets including occupancy thresholds and minimum debt service coverage tests. Our joint ventures may contain make whole provisions in the event that demands are made on any existing guarantees.

Our joint ventures are generally subject to buy-sell provisions, which are customary for joint venture agreements in the real estate industry. Either partner may initiate these provisions (subject to any applicable lock up period), which could result in either the sale of our interest or the use of available cash or additional borrowings to acquire the other party's interest. Under these provisions, one partner sets a price for the property, then the other partner has the option to either (1) purchase their partner's interest based on that price or (2) sell its interest to the other partner based on that price. Since the partner other than the partner who triggers the provision has the option to be the buyer or seller, we do not consider this arrangement to be a mandatory redeemable obligation.

Future Debt Obligations

As described further in Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, as of December 31, 2024, scheduled maturities and principal amortization of our existing debt for 2025, 2026 and 2027 are $1.5 million, $407.4 million and $625.0 million, respectively. There are no scheduled maturities in 2028. As of December 31, 2024, scheduled maturities after 2028 aggregate to $400.0 million.

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Future Interest Payments

We are obligated to make periodic interest payments at fixed and variable rates, depending on the terms of the applicable debt agreements. Based on applicable interest rates and scheduled debt maturities as of December 31, 2024, these interest obligations total approximately $147.0 million and range from approximately $11.0 million to $54.4 million on an annual basis over the next five years. Our variable rate debt agreements are based on Daily SOFR so the Daily SOFR rate at December 31, 2024 was used to calculate future interest expense.

Operating Lease Obligations

As described further in Note 21 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, as of December 31, 2024, we had a total of $226.9 million of minimum operating lease obligations. These minimum lease payments range from approximately $4.7 million to $5.9 million on an annual basis over the next five years.

Other Contractual Obligations

Other contractual obligations totaled $6.0 million as of December 31, 2024. These obligations range from approximately $329,000 to $2.1 million on an annual basis over the next five years.

Cash Flows

The following table sets forth our changes in cash flows from 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):

20242023Change
Net cash provided by operating activities$260,592$229,515$31,077
Net cash used in investing activities(178,007)(409,561)231,554
Net cash used in financing activities(48,335)(19,278)(29,057)
Effect of foreign currency rate changes on cash and equivalents(122)(115)(7)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents$34,128$(199,439)$233,567

Operating Activities

The increase in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to the addition of three centers during the fourth quarter of 2023, changes in working capital and an increase in rental revenues at existing centers primarily driven by an increase in occupancy rates and increase in rental rates.

Investing Activities

The decrease in net cash used in investing activities was primarily driven by lower additions to rental property as the 2023 period includes the acquisition in November 2023 of two centers in Asheville, NC and Huntsville, AL, and the development of our new center in Nashville, TN, which opened in October 2023. These items were partially offset by the acquisition of our new center in Little Rock, AR in December 2024.

Financing Activities

The primary cause for the increase in net cash used in financing activities was higher dividends paid during 2024 compared to 2023 primarily driven by an increase in our dividend rate, higher amount of net share settlements related to the vesting of equity awards and finance origination costs related to the amendment and extension of our unsecured lines of credit, net repayments on our line of credit and less cash generated from short-term investment activities, offset by higher proceeds from our ATM Program and higher draws on our unsecured lines of credit to fund acquisitions and development.

Financing Arrangements

See Notes 8 and 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, for details of our current outstanding debt, financing transactions that have occurred over the past three years and debt maturities. As of December 31, 2024, unsecured borrowings represented 96% of our outstanding debt and 97% of the gross book value of our real estate portfolio was unencumbered. As of December 31, 2024, 4% of our outstanding debt, excluding variable rate debt with interest rate protection agreements in place, had variable interest rates and therefore was subject to market fluctuations.

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We intend to retain the ability to raise additional capital, including public debt or equity, to pursue attractive investment opportunities that may arise and to otherwise act in a manner that we believe to be in the best interests of our shareholders and unitholders. The Company and Operating Partnership are well-known seasoned issuers with a joint shelf registration statement on Form S-3, expiring in December 2026, that allows us to register unspecified amounts of different classes of securities. To generate capital to reinvest into other attractive investment opportunities, we may also consider the use of additional operational and developmental joint ventures, property management opportunities, the sale or lease of outparcels on our existing properties and the sale of certain properties that do not meet our long-term investment criteria. Based on cash provided by operations, existing lines of credit, ongoing relationships with certain financial institutions and our ability to sell debt or issue equity subject to market conditions, we believe that we have access to the necessary financing to fund the planned capital expenditures for at least the next twelve months.

We anticipate that adequate cash will be available to fund our operating and administrative expenses, regular debt service obligations, and the payment of dividends in accordance with REIT requirements in both the short and long-term. Although we receive most of our rental payments on a monthly basis, dividends and distributions to shareholders and unitholders, respectively, are typically made quarterly and interest payments on the senior, unsecured notes are made semi-annually. Amounts accumulated for such payments will be used in the interim to reduce the outstanding borrowings under our existing unsecured lines of credit or invested in short-term money market or other suitable instruments.

We believe our current balance sheet position is financially sound; however, due to the economic uncertainty caused by the current macroeconomic environment, including rising interest rates and inflation, and the inherent uncertainty and unpredictability of the capital and credit markets, we can give no assurance that affordable access to capital will exist between now and when our next significant debt matures, which is our $350.0 million senior notes due September 2026.

Equity Offerings under the ATM Offering Program

During 2024, we sold 3.4 million shares under our at-the-market stock offering ("ATM Offering") program at a weighted average price of $34.34 per share, generating gross proceeds of $115.9 million. As of December 31, 2024, we have a remaining authorization of $34.5 million under the ATM Offering Program.

Our ATM Offering Program also provides that we may sell Common Shares through forward sale contracts. Actual sales under the ATM Offering Program will depend on a variety of factors including market conditions, the trading price of our Common Stock, our capital needs, and our determination of the appropriate sources of funding to meet such needs.

During the fourth quarter of 2024, we sold an aggregate of 1.9 million shares under the ATM Offering Program which were subject to forward sale agreements for an estimated aggregate gross value of $69.7 million based on the initial forward sale price of $36.40 with respect to each forward sale agreement. We did not initially receive any proceeds from the sale of these common shares, which were sold to underwriters, by the forward purchasers or their respective affiliates.

Derivatives

Throughout 2023, we entered into $325 million of forward starting Daily SOFR interest rate swaps at average fixed pay rate of 3.90%. The swaps were effective February 1, 2024 and end at various dates from February 1, 2026 to January 1, 2027. These swaps replace $300.0 million of existing swaps that expired on February 1, 2024 as part of our interest rate risk management strategy.

Unsecured term loan

In October 2022, we amended and restated our unsecured term loan. The outstanding balance was increased from $300.0 million to $325.0 million, and the maturity date was extended to January 2027 plus a one-year extension option. The interest rate changed from LIBOR + 1.25% to Adjusted SOFR + 0.94% based on our current credit rating. The amendment also incorporates a sustainability metric, reducing the applicable grid-based interest rate spread by one basis point annually, subject to meeting certain thresholds. The outstanding balance as of December 31, 2024 was $325.0 million.

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Unsecured Lines of Credit Amendments and Extension

In April 2024, the Operating Partnership entered into amendments to its unsecured lines of credit, which, among other things, increased the borrowing capacity from $520.0 million to $620.0 million, with an accordion feature to increase total borrowing capacity under the unsecured lines of credit to $1.2 billion, extended the maturity date from July 14, 2025 to April 12, 2028 (which may be extended by one additional year by exercising extension options), and reduced the applicable pricing margin from Adjusted SOFR plus 100 basis points to Adjusted SOFR plus 85 basis points based on the Company's current credit rating.

Other Financing Activity

In October 2022, the Southaven, Mississippi consolidated joint venture amended and restated its secured mortgage, increasing the outstanding balance to $51.7 million from $40.1 million, extending the maturity date to October 2026 plus a one-year extension option, from April 2023, with an interest rate of Adjusted SOFR plus 200 basis points.

The Operating Partnership’s debt agreements require the maintenance of certain ratios, including debt service coverage and leverage, and limit the payment of dividends such that dividends and distributions will not exceed FFO, as defined in the debt agreements, for the prior fiscal year on an annual basis or 95% on a cumulative basis.

Debt Covenants

We have historically been, and, at December 31, 2024 are, in compliance with all of our debt covenants. Our continued compliance with these covenants depends on many factors and could be impacted by current or future economic conditions. Failure to comply with these covenants would result in a default which, if we were unable to cure or obtain a waiver from the lenders, could accelerate the repayment obligations. Further, in the event of default, we may be restricted from paying dividends to our shareholders in excess of dividends required to maintain our REIT qualification. Accordingly, an event of default could have a material and adverse impact on us. As a result, we have considered our short-term (one year or less from the date of filing these financial statements) liquidity needs and the adequacy of our estimated cash flows from operating activities and other financing sources to meet these needs. These other sources include but are not limited to: existing cash, ongoing relationships with certain financial institutions, our ability to sell debt or issue equity subject to market conditions and proceeds from the potential sale of non-core assets. We believe that we have access to the necessary financing to fund our short-term liquidity needs.

As of December 31, 2024, we were in compliance with all financial and non-financial covenants related to our debt obligations, as detailed below:

Senior unsecured notes financial covenantsRequiredActual
Total Consolidated Debt to Adjusted Total Assets60%36%
Total Secured Debt to Adjusted Total Assets40%2%
Total Unencumbered Assets to Unsecured Debt150%275%
Consolidated Income Available for Debt Service to Annual Debt Service Charge1.5 x5.5x
Lines of credit and term loanRequiredActual
Total Liabilities to Total Adjusted Asset Value60%34%
Secured Indebtedness to Total Adjusted Asset Value35%4%
EBITDA to Fixed Charges1.5 x4.4x
Total Unsecured Indebtedness to Adjusted Unencumbered Asset Value60%29%
Unencumbered Interest Coverage Ratio1.5 x5.6x

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Debt of unconsolidated joint ventures

The following table details information regarding the outstanding debt of the unconsolidated joint ventures and guarantees of such debt provided by us as of December 31, 2024 (dollars in millions):

Joint VentureOwnership %Total Joint Venture DebtMaturity DateMaturity Date With OptionInterest RatePercent Guaranteed by the Operating PartnershipMaximum Guaranteed Amount by the Company
Charlotte50%$97.7July 20284.27%%$
Columbus50%71.0October 20326.25%%
Galveston/Houston50%58.0June 2026June 2028Daily SOFR + 3.00%17.2%10.0
National Harbor50%92.1January 20304.63%%
Debt origination costs50%(1.6)
$317.2$10.0

Houston/Galveston, Texas

In June 2023, the Galveston/Houston joint venture completed the refinance of its mortgage. The new $58.0 million loan has a maturity date of June 2026 and an interest rate of Daily SOFR + 3.00%. In conjunction with this refinancing, the joint venture entered into a $29.0 million interest rate swap that fixes Daily SOFR at 4.44% until December 2025.

Columbus, Ohio

In September 2022, the joint venture that owns the Columbus, Ohio center completed the refinance of its existing $71.0 million mortgage, which had an interest rate of LIBOR + 1.85% and a maturity date of November 2022. The refinanced mortgage remained $71.0 million, but became a non-recourse loan with a maturity date in October 2032 and a fixed interest rate of 6.25%.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with GAAP and the Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and operating results require the Company’s management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts reported. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from these estimates, and such differences may be material. Management believes the Company’s critical accounting estimates are those related to impairment of long-lived assets, impairment of investments, revenue recognition and collectability of operating lease receivables. Management considers these estimates critical because they are both important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and operating results, and they require management to make judgments and estimates about inherently uncertain matters. The Company’s senior management has reviewed these critical accounting estimates and related disclosures with the Audit Committee of the Board.

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Evaluation of Impairment of long-lived assets

Rental property held and used by us is reviewed for impairment in the event that facts and circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. In such an event, we compare the estimated future undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset to the asset's carrying amount, and if less than such carrying amount, recognize an impairment loss in an amount by which the carrying amount exceeds its fair value. The cash flow estimates used both for determining recoverability and estimating fair value are inherently judgmental and reflect current and projected trends in rental, occupancy, capitalization and discount rates, and estimated holding periods for the applicable assets. Impairment analyses are based on our current plans, intended holding periods and available market information at the time the analyses are prepared. If our estimates of the projected future cash flows change based on uncertain market conditions or holding periods, our evaluation of impairment losses may be different and such differences could be material to our consolidated financial statements.

Due to the financial impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, we began performing the above described procedures on our Atlantic City, New Jersey center in 2020. While the center’s performance has improved since that time, we have continued to perform those procedures and concluded each quarter that the carrying amount of the asset was recoverable. We evaluate different holding period scenarios and apply probabilities to those scenarios to determine an average holding period of 9 years. Management has the intent, and we have the ability, to hold the property for at least this period, and we believe this period is reasonable based on the center’s performance and our history of being a long-term owner and operator of our centers. We believe the carrying value is recoverable because in our models the sum of the estimated future undiscounted cash flows, $58.3 million, and the estimated potential disposition proceeds of the sale of the center, $68.8 million (in aggregate totaling $127.1 million) exceeds the carrying value of $106.5 million by $20.6 million. The recorded carrying amount includes intangible lease costs from our 2011 acquisition of the center. Accordingly, we will continue to monitor circumstances and events in future periods that could affect inputs such as the expected holding period, operating cash flow forecasts and capitalization rates, utilized to determine whether an impairment charge is necessary. As these inputs are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that may alter our assumptions, the future cash flows estimated by management in its impairment analysis may not be achieved, and actual losses or impairment may be realized in the future.

Evaluation of Impairment of investments

Our estimates of value for each joint venture investment are based on a number of assumptions that are subject to economic and market uncertainties including, among others, estimated hold period, terminal capitalization rates, demand for space, competition for tenants, changes in market rental rates and operating costs of the property. These above factors are considered in the estimation process and are subject to significant management judgment, difficult to predict and contingent on future events that may alter our assumptions and the values estimated by us in our impairment analysis may not be realized.

Acquisitions of Real Estate

In accordance with the guidance for business combinations, we determine whether the acquisition of a property qualifies as a business combination, which requires that the assets acquired and liabilities assumed constitute a business. If the property acquired is not a business, we account for the transaction as an asset acquisition and therefore capitalize transaction costs. We evaluate each real estate acquisition to determine whether the integrated set of acquired assets and activities meets the definition of a business.

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We allocate the purchase price of asset acquisitions based on the fair value of land, building, tenant improvements, debt and deferred lease costs and other intangibles, such as the value of leases with above or below market rents, origination costs associated with the in-place leases, the value of in-place leases and tenant relationships, if any. We depreciate the amount allocated to building, deferred lease costs and other intangible assets over their estimated useful lives, which range up to 33 years. The values of the above and below market leases are amortized and recorded as either an increase (in the case of below market leases) or a decrease (in the case of above market leases) to rental income over the remaining term of the associated lease. The values of below market leases that are considered to have renewal periods with below market rents are amortized over the remaining term of the associated lease plus the renewal periods when the renewal is deemed probable to occur. The value associated with in-place leases is amortized over the remaining lease term and tenant relationships are amortized over the expected term, which includes an estimated probability of the lease renewal. If a tenant terminates its lease prior to the contractual termination of the lease and no rental payments are being made on the lease, any unamortized balance of the related intangibles is written off. The tenant improvements and origination costs are amortized as an expense over the remaining life of the lease (or charged against earnings if the lease is terminated prior to its contractual expiration date). We assess fair value based on estimated cash flow projections that utilize appropriate discount and capitalization rates and available market information. These cash flow projections may be derived from various observable and unobservable inputs and assumptions. Also, we may utilize third-party valuation specialists. As a part of acquisition accounting, the amount by which the fair value of our previously held equity method investment exceeds the carrying book value is recorded as a gain on previously held interest in acquired joint venture.

During the fourth quarter of 2024, we acquired one center for a total purchase price of $73.6 million, including capitalized transaction costs, that was accounted for as an asset acquisition. Using the above guidance, we allocated the purchase price of asset acquisitions based on the fair value of land, building, tenant improvements, debt and deferred lease costs and other intangibles, such as the value of leases with above or below market rents, origination costs associated with the in-place leases, the value of in-place leases and tenant relationships, if any. Approximately $4.7 million and $4.0 million, respectively, were allocated to the value of leases with above and below market rents.

During the fourth quarter of 2023, we acquired two centers for a total purchase price of $265.1 million, including capitalized transaction costs, that were accounted for as asset acquisitions. Using the above guidance, we allocated the purchase price of asset acquisitions based on the fair value of land, building, tenant improvements, debt and deferred lease costs and other intangibles, such as the value of leases with above or below market rents, origination costs associated with the in-place leases, the value of in-place leases and tenant relationships, if any. Approximately $7.0 million and $6.4 million, respectively, were allocated to the value of leases with above and below market rents.

Revenue recognition and collectability of operating lease receivables

We, as a lessor, retain substantially all of the risks and benefits of ownership of our centers and account for our leases as operating leases. We accrue fixed lease income on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases, when we believe substantially all lease income, including the related straight-line rent receivable, is probable of collection. Our assessment of collectability requires the exercise of considerable judgment and incorporates available operational performance measures such as sales and the aging of billed amounts as well as other publicly available information with respect to our tenant’s financial condition, liquidity and capital resources. When a tenant seeks to reorganize its operations through bankruptcy proceedings, we assess the collectability of receivable balances including, among other things, the timing of a tenant’s bankruptcy filing and our expectations of the assumption by the tenant in bankruptcy proceeding of leases at our properties on substantially similar terms. In the event that we determine accrued receivables are not probable of collection, lease income will be recorded on a cash basis, with the corresponding tenant receivable and straight-line rent receivable charged as a direct write-off against lease income in the period of the change in our collectability determination.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information on recently adopted accounting standards and new accounting pronouncements issued.

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Non-GAAP Supplemental Measures

Funds From Operations

FFO is a widely used measure of the operating performance for real estate companies that supplements net income (loss) determined in accordance with GAAP. We determine FFO based on the definition set forth by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“Nareit”), of which we are a member. In December 2018, Nareit issued “Nareit Funds From Operations White Paper - 2018 Restatement” which clarifies, where necessary, existing guidance and consolidates alerts and policy bulletins into a single document for ease of use. 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.

FFO is intended to exclude historical cost depreciation of real estate as required by GAAP, which assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes ratably over time. Historically, however, real estate values have risen or fallen with market conditions. Because FFO excludes depreciation and amortization of real estate assets, gains and losses from property dispositions and extraordinary items, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, reflects the impact to operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, operating costs, development activities and interest costs, providing perspective not immediately apparent from net income (loss).

We present FFO because we consider it an important supplemental measure of our operating performance. In addition, a portion of cash bonus compensation to certain members of management is based on our FFO or Core FFO, which is described in the section below. We believe it is useful for investors to have enhanced transparency into how we evaluate our performance and that of our management. In addition, FFO is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of REITs, many of which present FFO when reporting their results. FFO is also widely used by us and others in our industry to evaluate and price potential acquisition candidates. We believe that FFO payout ratio, which represents regular distributions to common shareholders and unitholders of the Operating Partnership expressed as a percentage of FFO, is useful to investors because it facilitates the comparison of dividend coverage between REITs. Nareit has encouraged its member companies to report their FFO as a supplemental, industry-wide standard measure of REIT operating performance.

FFO has significant limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are:

•FFO does not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;

•FFO does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;

•Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and FFO does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements; and

•Other companies in our industry may calculate FFO differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.

Because of these limitations, FFO should not be considered as a measure of discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business or our dividend paying capacity. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using FFO only as a supplemental measure.

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Core Funds From Operations

We present Core FFO (formerly referred to as Adjusted Funds from Operations "AFFO") as a supplemental measure of our performance. We define Core FFO as FFO further adjusted to eliminate the impact of certain items that we do not consider indicative of our ongoing operating performance. These further adjustments are itemized in the table below, if applicable. You are encouraged to evaluate these adjustments and the reasons we consider them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating Core FFO you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in this presentation. Our presentation of Core FFO should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.

We present Core FFO because we believe it assists investors and analysts in comparing our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. In addition, we believe it is useful for investors to have enhanced transparency into how we evaluate management’s performance and the effectiveness of our business strategies. We use Core FFO when certain material, unplanned transactions occur as a factor in evaluating management’s performance and to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies, and may use Core FFO when determining incentive compensation.

Core FFO has limitations as an analytical tool. Some of these limitations are:

•Core FFO does not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;

•Core FFO does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;

•Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and Core FFO does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements;

•Core FFO does not reflect the impact of certain cash charges resulting from matters we consider not to be indicative of our ongoing operations; and

•Other companies in our industry may calculate Core FFO differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.

Because of these limitations, Core FFO should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Core FFO only as a supplemental measure.

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Below is a reconciliation of net income to FFO and Core FFO available to common shareholders (in thousands, except per share amounts):

20242023
Net income$102,760$103,882
Adjusted for:
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets - consolidated134,927106,450
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets - unconsolidated joint ventures9,33410,514
FFO247,021220,846
FFO attributable to noncontrolling interests in other consolidated partnerships80(248)
Allocation of earnings to participating securities(1,652)(2,151)
FFO available to common shareholders (1)$245,449$218,447
As further adjusted for:
Compensation-related adjustments (2)1,554(806)
Impact of above adjustments to the allocation of earnings to participating securities(10)6
Core FFO available to common shareholders (1)$246,993$217,647
FFO available to common shareholders per share - diluted (1)$2.12$1.96
Core FFO available to common shareholders per share - diluted (1)$2.13$1.96
Weighted Average Shares:
Basic weighted average common shares109,263104,682
Effect of notional units8651,052
Effect of outstanding options and restricted common shares951798
Diluted weighted average common shares (for earnings per share computations)111,079106,532
Exchangeable operating partnership units4,7084,734
Diluted weighted average common shares (for FFO and Core FFO per share computations) (1)115,787111,266

(1)Assumes the Class A common limited partnership units of the Operating Partnership held by the noncontrolling interests are exchanged for Common Shares. Each Class A common limited partnership unit is exchangeable for one Common Share, subject to certain limitations to preserve the Company's REIT status.

(2)For the 2024 period, represents executive severance costs, and for the 2023 period, represents the reversal of previously expensed compensation related to a voluntary executive departure.

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Portfolio Net Operating Income and Same Center NOI

We present portfolio net operating income (“Portfolio NOI”) and same center net operating income (“Same Center NOI”) as supplemental measures of our operating performance. Portfolio NOI represents our property level net operating income, which is defined as total operating revenues less property operating expenses and excludes termination fees and non-cash adjustments including straight-line rent, net above and below market rent amortization, impairment charges, loss on early extinguishment of debt, and gains or losses on the sale of assets recognized during the periods presented. We define Same Center NOI as Portfolio NOI for the properties that were operational for the entire portion of both comparable reporting periods, and which were not acquired, or subject to a material expansion or non-recurring event, such as a natural disaster, during the comparable reporting periods.

We believe Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI are non-GAAP metrics used by industry analysts, investors and management to measure the operating performance of our properties because they provide performance measures directly related to the revenues and expenses involved in owning and operating real estate assets and provide a perspective not immediately apparent from net income (loss), FFO or Core FFO. Because Same Center NOI excludes properties developed, redeveloped, acquired and sold; as well as non-cash adjustments, gains or losses on the sale of outparcels and termination rents; it highlights operating trends such as occupancy levels, rental rates and operating costs on properties that were operational for both comparable periods. Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI should not be considered alternatives to net income (loss) as an indication of our performance or to cash flows as a measure of our liquidity or ability to make distributions. Other REITs may use different methodologies for calculating Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI, and accordingly, our Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI may not be comparable to other REITs.

Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI should not be considered alternatives to net income (loss) or as an indicator of our financial performance since they do not reflect the entire operations of our portfolio, nor do they reflect the impact of general and administrative expenses, acquisition-related expenses, interest expense, depreciation and amortization costs, other non-property income and losses, the level of capital expenditures and leasing costs necessary to maintain the operating performance of our properties, or trends in development and construction activities which are significant economic costs and activities that could materially impact our results from operations. Because of these limitations, Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI should not be viewed in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI only as supplemental measures.

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Below is a reconciliation of net income to Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI for the consolidated portfolio (in thousands):

20242023
Net income$102,760$103,882
Adjusted to exclude:
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures(11,289)(8,240)
Interest expense60,63747,928
Other (income) expense(1,484)(9,729)
Depreciation and amortization138,690108,889
Other non-property expenses(1,174)(1,119)
Corporate general and administrative expenses78,34176,299
Non-cash adjustments (1)(91)2,895
Lease termination fees(896)(542)
Portfolio NOI - Consolidated365,494320,263
Non-same center NOI - Consolidated(32,139)(3,014)
Same Center NOI - Consolidated (2)$333,355$317,249

(1)Non-cash items include straight-line rent, above and below market rent amortization, straight-line rent expense on land leases and gains or losses on outparcel sales, as applicable.

(2)Centers excluded from Same Center NOI Cash Basis:

CenterDateEvent
Little Rock, ARDecember 2024Acquired
Nashville, TNOctober 2023New Development
Asheville, NCNovember 2023Acquired
Huntsville, ALNovember 2023Acquired

Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre

We present Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) as adjusted for items described below (“Adjusted EBITDA”), EBITDA for Real Estate (“EBITDAre”) and Adjusted EBITDAre, all non-GAAP measures, as supplemental measures of our operating performance. Each of these measures is defined as follows:

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) available to the Company's common shareholders computed in accordance with GAAP before net interest expense, income taxes (if applicable), depreciation and amortization, gains and losses on sale of operating properties, joint venture properties, outparcels and other assets, impairment write-downs of depreciated property and of investment in unconsolidated joint ventures caused by a decrease in value of depreciated property in the affiliate, compensation related to voluntary retirement plan and other executive officer severance, certain executive departure related adjustments, gain on sale of non-real estate asset adjustments, casualty gains and losses, gains and losses on early extinguishment of debt, net and other items that we do not consider indicative of the Company's ongoing operating performance.

We determine EBITDAre based on the definition set forth by Nareit, which is defined as net income (loss) available to the Company's common shareholders computed in accordance with GAAP before net interest expense, income taxes (if applicable), depreciation and amortization, gains and losses on sale of operating properties, gains and losses on change of control and impairment write-downs of depreciated property and of investment in unconsolidated joint ventures caused by a decrease in value of depreciated property in the affiliate and after adjustments to reflect our share of the EBITDAre of unconsolidated joint ventures.

Adjusted EBITDAre is defined as EBITDAre excluding gains and losses on early extinguishment of debt, net, casualty gains and losses, compensation related to voluntary retirement plan and other executive officer severance, certain executive departure related adjustments, gain on sale of non-real estate asset adjustments, gains and losses on sale of outparcels, and other items that that we do not consider indicative of the Company's ongoing operating performance.

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We present Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre as we believe they are useful for investors, creditors and rating agencies as they provide additional performance measures that are independent of a Company’s existing capital structure to facilitate the evaluation and comparison of the Company’s operating performance to other REITs and provide a more consistent metric for comparing the operating performance of the Company’s real estate between periods.

Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre have significant limitations as analytical tools, including:

•They do not reflect our net interest expense;

•They do not reflect gains or losses on sales of operating properties or impairment write-downs of depreciated property and of investment in unconsolidated joint ventures caused by a decrease in value of depreciated property in the affiliate;

•Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAre do not reflect gains and losses on extinguishment of debt and other items that may affect operations; and

•Other companies in our industry may calculate these measures differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.

Because of these limitations, Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre only as supplemental measures.

Below is a reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands):

20242023
Net income$102,760$103,882
Adjusted to exclude:
Interest expense, net59,41438,149
Income tax expense (benefit)45(408)
Depreciation and amortization138,690108,889
Compensation-related adjustments (1)1,554(806)
Adjusted EBITDA$302,463$249,706

Below is a reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre (in thousands):

20242023
Net income$102,760$103,882
Adjusted to exclude:
Interest expense, net59,41438,149
Income tax expense (benefit)45(408)
Depreciation and amortization138,690108,889
Pro-rata share of interest expense, net - unconsolidated joint ventures8,7258,779
Pro-rata share of depreciation and amortization - unconsolidated joint ventures9,33410,514
EBITDAre$318,968$269,805
Compensation-related adjustments (1)1,554(806)
Adjusted EBITDAre$320,522$268,999

(1)For the 2024 period, represents executive severance costs and for the 2023 period, represents the reversal of previously expensed compensation related to a voluntary executive departure.

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Economic Conditions and Outlook

We are closely monitoring the impact of supply chain and labor issues, inflationary and deflationary pressures, changes in interest rates and the overall macroeconomic environment on all aspects of our business and geographies, including how it will impact our tenants and business partners.

The majority of our leases contain provisions designed to mitigate the impact of inflation. Such provisions include clauses for the escalation of base rent and clauses enabling us to receive percentage rentals based on tenants’ gross sales (above predetermined levels), which generally increase as prices rise. A component of most leases includes a pro-rata share or escalating fixed contributions by the tenant for property operating expenses, including common area maintenance, real estate taxes, insurance and advertising and promotion, thereby reducing exposure to increases in costs and operating expenses resulting from inflation.

A portion of our rental revenues are derived from rents that directly depend on the sales volume of certain tenants. Accordingly, declines in these tenants’ sales would reduce the income produced by our properties. If the sales or profitability of our retail tenants decline sufficiently, whether due to a change in consumer preferences, health concerns, legislative changes that increase the cost of their operations or otherwise, such tenants may be unable to pay their existing rents as such rents would represent a higher percentage of their sales.

In addition, certain of our lease agreements include co-tenancy and/or sales-based provisions that may allow a tenant to pay reduced rent and/or terminate a lease prior to its natural expiration if we fail to maintain certain occupancy levels or retain specified named tenants, or if the tenant does not achieve certain specified sales targets. If our occupancy declines, certain centers may fall below the minimum co-tenancy thresholds and could trigger many tenants' contractual ability to pay reduced rents, which in turn may negatively impact our results of operations. Our occupancy at our consolidated centers was 98% and 97% at the end of the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Our centers typically include well-known, national, branded companies. By maintaining a broad base of well-known tenants and a geographically diverse portfolio of properties located across the United States, we believe we reduce our operating and leasing risks. During the year ended December 31, 2024, no one tenant (including affiliates) accounted for more than 8% of our square feet or 6% of our rental revenues.

Due to the relatively short-term nature of our tenants’ leases, a significant portion of the leases in our portfolio come up for renewal each year. During 2025, approximately 2.7 million square feet, or 19% of the total portfolio including our share of unconsolidated joint ventures, will come up for renewal. For the total portfolio, including the Company’s pro rata share of unconsolidated joint ventures, as of January 31, 2025, we had lease renewals executed or in process for 34.9% of the space scheduled to expire during 2025 compared to 23.8% of the space scheduled to expire during 2024 that was executed or in process as of January 31, 2024. As of January 31, 2025, we had lease renewals executed or in process for 76.6% of the space that came up for renewal in 2024.

We believe retail real estate will continue to be a profitable and fundamental distribution channel for many brands and retailers. While we continue to attract and retain additional tenants, if we were unable to successfully renew or re-lease a significant amount of this space on favorable economic terms or in a timely manner, the loss in rent and our Same Center NOI could be negatively impacted in future periods. Occupancy at our consolidated centers was 98% and 97.3% as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

FY 2023 10-K MD&A

SEC filing source: 0000899715-24-000044.

Extracted structurally from real Item 7 body heading to real Item 7A/8 boundary. Confidence: high. Filing date: 2024-02-21. Report date: 2023-12-31.

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 appearing elsewhere in this report. Historical results and percentage relationships set forth in the consolidated statements of operations, including trends which might appear, are not necessarily indicative of future operations.

This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") is intended to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of our management regarding our financial condition and results of operations, liquidity and certain other factors that may affect our future results. Our MD&A is presented in the following sections:

•General Overview

•Leasing Activity

•Results of Operations

•Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Company

•Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Operating Partnership

•Critical Accounting Estimates

•Recent Accounting Pronouncements

•Non-GAAP Supplemental Measures

•Economic Conditions and Outlook

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General Overview

As of December 31, 2023, we had 31 consolidated centers and one open-air lifestyle center in 18 states totaling 12.7 million square feet. We also had 6 unconsolidated centers totaling 2.1 million square feet, including 2 outlet centers located in Canada. Our portfolio also includes two managed centers totaling approximately 760,000 square feet. The table below details our acquisitions, new developments, expansions and dispositions of consolidated and unconsolidated centers that impacted our results of operations and liquidity from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023:

Consolidated CentersUnconsolidated Joint Venture CentersManaged Centers
CenterQuarter Acquired/Developed/DisposedSquare Feet (in thousands)Number of CentersSquare Feet (in thousands)Number of CentersSquare Feet (in thousands)Number of Centers
As of December 31, 202011,873312,2127
Dispositions:
Jeffersonville, OhioFirst Quarter(412)(1)
Saint Sauveur, QuebecFirst Quarter(99)(1)
Other(8)
As of December 31, 202111,453302,1136
Dispositions:
Blowing Rock, North CarolinaFourth Quarter(104)(1)
Additions:
Palm Beach, FloridaThird Quarter4571
Other4
As of December 31, 202211,353292,11364571
Additions:
Palm Beach, FloridaThird Quarter3011
Nashville, TennesseeFourth Quarter2911
Asheville, North CarolinaFourth Quarter3821
Huntsville, AlabamaFourth Quarter6511
Other
As of December 31, 202312,690322,11367582

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Leasing Activity

The following table provides information for our consolidated centers related to leases for new stores that opened or renewals that were executed during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively:

Comparable Space for Executed Leases (1) (2) (3)
Leasing TransactionsSquare Feet (in 000s)NewInitial Rent(psf) (4)RentSpread% (5)Tenant Allowance (psf) (6)Average Initial Term (in years)
Total space
20233911,868$38.5214.2%$5.813.41
20223501,815$31.5810.1%$2.223.67
Comparable and Non-Comparable Space for Executed Leases (1) (2) (3)
Leasing TransactionsSquare Feet (in 000s)NewInitial Rent(psf) (4)Tenant Allowance (psf) (6)Average Initial Term (in years)
Total space
20234612,131$38.48$10.233.79
20224042,021$32.08$6.874.10

(1)For consolidated properties owned as of the period-end date. Represents leases for new stores or renewals that were executed during the respective calendar years and excludes license agreements, seasonal tenants and month-to-month leases.

(2)Comparable space excludes leases for space that was vacant for more than 12 months (non-comparable space).

(3)Leasing activity for commenced leases, or leases for new stores that opened or renewals that began during the respective trailing twelve months ended December 31, were as follows:

Leasing Activity for Commenced Leases
Leasing TransactionsSquare Feet (in 000s)NewInitial Rent(psf) (4)RentSpread% (5)Tenant Allowance(psf) (6)Average Initial Term (in years)
Comparable Space(2)
Total space
20233061,596$34.3314.1%$1.873.49
20222951,449$31.3511.7%$5.763.76
Comparable and Non-comparable Space(2)
Total space
20233701,863$34.23$7.753.98
20223441,644$31.96$13.644.18

(4)Represents average initial cash rent (base rent and CAM).

(5)Represents change in average initial and expiring cash rent (base rent and CAM).

(6)Tenant allowance includes other landlord costs.

Results of Operations

2023 Compared to 2022

Net income

Net income increased $18.1 million in the 2023 period to a net income of $103.9 million as compared to net income of $85.8 million for the 2022 period. The increase in net income is primarily due to the following:

•increase in average portfolio occupancy rate from 95% to 97%,

•higher property management and leasing responsibilities for two centers in Palm Beach, Florida,

•increase in other revenues from marketing partnership programs,

•higher investment income

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•lower depreciation expense

These increases were partially offset by:

•lower termination fees,

•gain on sale of assets in the 2022 period of $3.2 million from the sale of our Blowing Rock, North Carolina center,

•higher general and administrative expenses in 2023

In the tables below, information set forth for properties disposed includes the Blowing Rock, NC center sold in December 2022. New developments and acquired properties relates to the Nashville, TN; Asheville, NC; and Huntsville, AL centers all of which were opened or acquired in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Rental Revenues

Rental revenues increased $17.5 million in the 2023 period compared to the 2022 period. The following table sets forth the changes in various components of rental revenues (in thousands):

20232022Increase/(Decrease)
Rental revenues from existing properties$434,901$419,139$15,762
Rental revenues from new developments and acquired properties5,9505,950
Rental revenues from properties disposed2,144(2,144)
Straight-line rent adjustments(2,229)(1,689)(540)
Lease termination fees5422,871(2,329)
Amortization of above and below market rent adjustments, net(275)(1,046)771
$438,889$421,419$17,470

Rental revenues from existing properties increased primarily due to growth in occupancy and rental rates in 2023. Our average occupancy increased from 95% to 97% from 2022 to 2023. The 2022 period included significant termination rents from certain tenants. The 2023 period did not have termination rents at that level.

Management, Leasing and Other Services

Management, leasing and other services increased $1.5 million in the 2023 period compared to the 2022 period. The following table sets forth the changes in various components of management, leasing and other services (in thousands):

20232022Increase/(Decrease)
Management and marketing$3,165$2,531$634
Leasing and other fees614194420
Expense reimbursements from unconsolidated joint ventures and managed properties4,8814,432449
Total Fees$8,660$7,157$1,503

Management, leasing and other service revenue increased in the 2023 period due to the addition of property management responsibilities for two centers in Palm Beach, Florida during 2022 and 2023.

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Other Revenues

Other revenues increased $2.8 million in the 2023 period as compared to the 2022 period. The following table sets forth the changes in other revenues (in thousands):

20232022Increase/(Decrease)
Other revenues from existing properties$16,171$13,861$2,310
Other revenues from new developments and acquired properties687687
Other revenues from property disposed176(176)
$16,858$14,037$2,821

Other revenues from existing properties increased in the 2023 period due an increase in other revenue streams, such as EV charging, paid media, sponsorships and onsite signage, on a local and national level.

Property Operating Expenses

Property operating expenses increased $1.6 million in the 2023 period compared to the 2022 period. The following table sets forth the changes in various components of property operating expenses (in thousands):

20232022Increase/(Decrease)
Property operating expenses from existing properties$136,381$137,428$(1,047)
Property operating expenses from new developments and acquired properties3,5933,593
Property operating expenses from property disposed962(962)
Expenses related to unconsolidated joint ventures and managed properties4,8814,432449
Other property operating expense6921,114(422)
$145,547$143,936$1,611

Property operating expenses at existing properties decreased in the 2023 period compared to the 2022 period primarily due to decreases in snow removal expense from a mild winter in 2023.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses increased $4.6 million in the 2023 period compared to the 2022 period. The 2023 period includes higher compensation costs due to the addition of certain executives and other key employees during 2022 and 2023 to drive operational and growth initiatives. In addition, the 2023 period includes increases in share-based compensation and other employee benefit costs. Finally, 2023 and 2022 includes executive compensation adjustments, totaling ($806,000) and $2.4 million, respectively.

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Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $3.0 million in the 2023 period compared to the 2022 period. The following table sets forth the changes in various components of depreciation and amortization costs from the 2022 period to the 2023 period (in thousands):

20232022Increase/(Decrease)
Depreciation and amortization expenses from existing properties$104,000$111,017$(7,017)
Depreciation and amortization from new developments and acquired properties4,8894,889
Depreciation and amortization from disposed property887(887)
$108,889$111,904$(3,015)

Depreciation and amortization expense from existing properties decreased as certain assets became fully depreciated during the 2022 and 2023 periods. In addition, during the year ended 2022, we changed our useful depreciable lives of our solar assets to better reflect the estimated periods during which these assets will remain in service. The estimated useful lives of these assets that previously averaged 20 years were decreased to an average of ten years. The effect of this change in estimate was to increase 2022 depreciation expense by $4.4 million.

Interest Expense

Interest expense increased $1.0 million in the 2023 period compared to the 2022 period primarily because starting in the second quarter of 2022, interest rates began to rise significantly which impacted our debt that is based on variable rates. In October 2022, we amended and restated our unsecured term loan. The outstanding balance was increased from $300.0 million to $325.0 million, and the maturity date was extended to January 2027 plus a one-year extension option. Also, in October 2022, the Southaven, Mississippi consolidated joint venture amended and restated its variable interest rate secured term loan, increasing the outstanding balance to $51.7 million from

$40.1 million.

In May 2023, Fitch Ratings assigned a first-time ‘BBB’ long-term issuer default rating to the Company and the Operating Partnership, along with a Stable rating outlook. Fitch also assigned a ‘BBB’ rating to Operating Partnership’s senior unsecured debt, which includes our lines of credit, a term loan and senior notes. As a result, the applicable pricing margin on each of our unsecured lines of credit and our term loan was reduced by 25 basis points (including a 5 basis point reduction in the facility fee on the unsecured lines of credit).

Gain on Sale of Assets

In December 2022, we sold a non-core center in Blowing Rock, North Carolina for net proceeds of $12.4 million, which resulted in a gain on sale of assets of $3.2 million.

Other Income (Expense)

Other income (expense) increased approximately $3.7 million in the 2023 period compared to the 2022 period, primarily due to higher returns on our cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments from opportunities available in the rising interest rate environment. This was partially offset by the 2022 period including a $2.4 million gain on sale of a non-real estate asset.

Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated joint ventures decreased approximately $354,000 in the 2023 period compared to the 2022 period. The decrease is primarily due to the increase in variable interest rates which began in 2022 and continued through 2023 and negatively impacted two of our joint ventures, from the refinancing of those two joint ventures mortgages.

In June 2023, the Galveston/Houston joint venture completed the refinance of its mortgage. The new $58.0 million loan has a maturity date of June 2026 and an interest rate of Daily SOFR + 3.00%. In conjunction with this refinance, the joint venture entered into a $29.0 million interest rate swap agreement that fixes Daily SOFR at 4.44% until December 2025.

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In September 2022, the Columbus joint venture completed the refinance of its existing $71.0 million mortgage with an interest rate of LIBOR + 1.85% which had a maturity date of November 2022. The refinanced mortgage remained $71.0 million but became a non-recourse loan with a maturity date in October 2032 and a fixed interest rate of 6.25%.

2022 Compared to 2021

For a discussion of our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2022, including a year-to-year comparison between 2022 and 2021, refer to Part II, Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Company

In this “Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Company” section, the term, the "Company", refers only to Tanger Inc. on an unconsolidated basis, excluding the Operating Partnership.

The Company's business is operated primarily through the Operating Partnership. The Company issues public equity from time to time, but does not otherwise generate any capital itself or conduct any business itself, other than incurring certain expenses in operating as a public company, which are fully reimbursed by the Operating Partnership. The Company does not hold any indebtedness, and its only material asset is its ownership of partnership interests of the Operating Partnership. The Company's principal funding requirement is the payment of dividends on its common shares. The Company's principal source of funding for its dividend payments is distributions it receives from the Operating Partnership.

Through its status as the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, the Company has the full, exclusive and complete responsibility for the Operating Partnership's day-to-day management and control. The Company causes the Operating Partnership to distribute all, or such portion as the Company may in its discretion determine, of its available cash in the manner provided in the Operating Partnership's partnership agreement. The Company receives proceeds from equity issuances from time to time, but is required by the Operating Partnership's partnership agreement to contribute the proceeds from its equity issuances to the Operating Partnership in exchange for partnership units of the Operating Partnership.

We are a well-known seasoned issuer with a shelf registration that expires in December 2026, which allows us to register various unspecified classes of equity securities and the Operating Partnership to register various unspecified classes of debt securities. As circumstances warrant, we may issue equity from time to time on an opportunistic basis, dependent upon market conditions and available pricing. The Operating Partnership may use the proceeds to repay debt, including borrowings under its lines of credit, develop new or existing properties, make acquisitions of properties or portfolios of properties, invest in existing or newly created joint ventures, or for general corporate purposes.

Our liquidity is dependent on the Operating Partnership's ability to make sufficient distributions to us. The Operating Partnership is a party to loan agreements with various bank lenders that require the Operating Partnership to comply with various financial and other covenants before it may make distributions to us. We also also guarantee some of the Operating Partnership's debt. If the Operating Partnership fails to fulfill its debt requirements, which would trigger our guarantee obligations, then we may be required to fulfill our cash payment commitments under such guarantees. However, our only material asset is our investment in the Operating Partnership.

We believe the Operating Partnership's sources of working capital, specifically its cash flow from operations, and borrowings available under its unsecured credit facilities, are adequate for it to make its distribution payments to us and, in turn, for us to make dividend payments to our shareholders and to finance our continued operations, investment and growth strategy and additional expenses we expect to incur. However, there can be no assurance that the Operating Partnership's sources of capital will continue to be available at all or in amounts sufficient to meet its needs, including its ability to make distribution payments to us. The unavailability of capital could adversely affect the Operating Partnership's ability to pay its distributions to us, which will in turn, adversely affect our ability to pay cash dividends to our shareholders.

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We operate in a manner intended to enable us to qualify as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code. In order for us to maintain our qualification as a REIT, we must pay dividends to our shareholders aggregating annually at least 90% of our taxable income. While historically we have satisfied this distribution requirement by making cash distributions to our shareholders, it may choose to satisfy this requirement by making distributions of cash or other property, including, in limited circumstances, our own shares.

For tax reporting purposes, we distributed approximately $101.0 million during 2023. If in any taxable year, we were to fail to qualify as a REIT and certain statutory relief provisions were not applicable, we would not be allowed a deduction for distributions to shareholders in computing taxable income and would be subject to U.S. federal income tax (including any applicable alternative minimum tax for tax years prior to 2018) on our taxable income at the regular corporate rate.

As a result of this distribution requirement, the Operating Partnership cannot rely on retained earnings to fund its on-going operations to the same extent that other companies whose parent companies are not REITs can. We may need to continue to raise capital in the equity markets to fund the Operating Partnership's working capital needs, as well as potential developments of new or existing properties, acquisitions or investments in existing or newly created joint ventures.

We currently consolidate the Operating Partnership because we have (1) the power to direct the activities of the Operating Partnership that most significantly impact the Operating Partnership’s economic performance and (2) the obligation to absorb losses and the right to receive the residual returns of the Operating Partnership that could be potentially significant. We do not have significant assets other than its investment in the Operating Partnership. Therefore, the assets and liabilities and the revenues and expenses of the Company and the Operating Partnership are the same on their respective financial statements, except for immaterial differences related to cash, other assets and accrued liabilities that arise from public company expenses paid by the Company. However, all debt is held directly or indirectly at the Operating Partnership level, and we have guaranteed some of the Operating Partnership's unsecured debt as discussed below. Because we consolidate the Operating Partnership, the section entitled "Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Operating Partnership" should be read in conjunction with this section to understand the liquidity and capital resources of the Company on a consolidated basis and how the Company is operated as a whole.

Under our ATM Offering, which commenced in February 2021, and was reinstated with a new program in December 2023, we may offer and sell our common shares, $0.01 par value per share (“Common Shares”), having an aggregate gross sales price of up to $250.0 million. We may sell the Common Shares in amounts and at times to be determined by us but we have no obligation to sell any of the Common Shares. Actual sales, if any, will depend on a variety of factors to be determined by us from time to time, including, among other things, market conditions, the trading price of the Common Shares, capital needs and determinations by us of the appropriate sources of its funding. We currently intend to use the net proceeds from any sale of Common Shares pursuant to the ATM Offering for working capital and general corporate purposes. As of December 31, 2023, we had approximately $220.1 million remaining available for sale under our ATM Offering program.

The following table sets forth information regarding settlements under our ATM Offering program:

202320222021
Number of common shares settled during the period3,494,91910,009,263
Average price per share$25.75$$18.97
Aggregate gross proceeds (in thousands)$89,986$$189,868
Aggregate net proceeds after commissions and fees (in thousands)$88,861$$186,969

In May 2023, the Board authorized the repurchase of up to $100.0 million of our outstanding Common Shares through May 31, 2025. Repurchases may be made from time to time through open market, privately-negotiated, structured or derivative transactions (including accelerated share repurchase transactions), or other methods of acquiring Common Shares. We intend to structure open market purchases to occur within pricing and volume requirements of Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act. We may, from time to time, enter into Rule 10b5-1 plans to facilitate the repurchase of our Common Shares under this authorization. We did not repurchase any Common Shares during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021. The remaining amount of Common Shares authorized to be repurchased under the program as of December 31, 2023 was $100.0 million.

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In January 2024, the Board declared a $0.26 cash dividend per Common Share payable on February 15, 2024 to each shareholder of record on January 31, 2024, and a $0.26 cash distribution per general and limited partnership unit to the Operating Partnership's unitholders.

Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Operating Partnership

In this “Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Operating Partnership” section, the terms “we”, “our” and “us” refer to the Operating Partnership or the Operating Partnership and the Company together, as the context requires.

Summary of Our Major Sources and Uses of Cash and Cash Equivalents

General Overview

Property rental income represents our primary source to pay property operating expenses, debt service, capital expenditures and distributions, excluding non-recurring capital expenditures and acquisitions. To the extent that our cash flow from operating activities is insufficient to cover such non-recurring capital expenditures and acquisitions, we finance such activities from borrowings under our unsecured lines of credit or from the proceeds from the Operating Partnership’s debt offerings and the Company’s equity offerings.

We believe we achieve a strong and flexible financial position by attempting to: (1) maintain a conservative leverage position relative to our portfolio when pursuing new development, expansion and acquisition opportunities, (2) extend and sequence debt maturities, (3) manage our interest rate risk through an appropriate mix of fixed and variable rate debt and interest rate hedging strategies, (4) maintain access to liquidity by using our lines of credit in a conservative manner and (5) preserve internally generated sources of capital by maintaining a conservative distribution payout ratio. We manage our capital structure to reflect a long-term investment approach and utilize multiple sources of capital to meet our requirements, including without limitation, cash on hand, retained free cash flow and debt and equity issuances.

Capital Expenditures

The following table details our capital expenditures for consolidated centers for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively (in thousands):

20232022Change
Capital expenditures analysis:
New center developments and expansions (1)$123,175$39,967$83,208
Renovations10,68836910,319
Second generation tenant allowances (2)12,5169,3363,180
Other capital expenditures (3)51,27539,13712,138
197,65488,809108,845
Conversion from accrual to cash basis(9,458)(11,499)2,041
Additions to rental property-cash basis$188,196$77,310$110,886

(1)New center developments and expansions in both periods primarily due to development costs at our site in Nashville, TN.

(2)In the 2023 and 2022 periods, second generation tenant allowances are presented net of $1.1 million and $1.5  million tenant allowance reversals respectively, which were the result of a lease modifications.

(3)The increase in other capital expenditures in 2023 was primarily related to our ongoing solar initiatives. Other capital expenditures includes capital expenditures related to recurring and value-enhancing capital activities.

We expect total capital expenditures for 2024 to be approximately $100.0 million as compared to capital expenditures of $188.2 million in 2023. The higher 2023 amount was driven primarily by the expenditures for our Nashville, TN development, which opened in October 2023. We expect to maintain sufficient liquidity to fund these capital expenditures.

Acquisitions

In November 2023, we acquired a 382,000-square-foot, open-air outlet center in Asheville, North Carolina for $70 million in an all-cash transaction. The established center is occupied by a diverse mix of brands that includes leading home furnishings providers as well as iconic apparel, footwear and accessories brands.

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In addition, in November 2023, we acquired Bridge Street Town Centre, an 825,000-square-foot, open-air lifestyle center in Huntsville, Alabama for $193.5 million with cash. proceeds from our ATM program and amounts available under our unsecured lines of credit. The center comprises over 80 retail stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues and serves as the dominant shopping destination in the market.

Potential Future Developments, Acquisitions and Dispositions

As of the date of the filing of this Annual Report, we are not in the pre-development period for any potential new developments. We may use joint venture arrangements to develop potential sites. We expect to maintain sufficient liquidity to fund existing capital expenditures.

In the case of projects to be wholly-owned by us, we expect to fund these projects with cash on hand, borrowings under our unsecured lines of credit and cash flows from operations, but may also fund them with capital from additional public debt and equity offerings. For projects to be developed through joint venture arrangements, we may use collateralized construction loans to fund a portion of the project, with our share of the equity requirements funded from sources described above.

We intend to continue to grow our portfolio by developing, expanding or acquiring additional retail real estate assets. Future retail real estate assets may be wholly-owned by us, owned through joint ventures or partnership arrangements, or through management agreements. However, you should note that any developments or expansions that we, or a joint venture that we have an ownership interest in, have planned or anticipated may not be started or completed as scheduled, or may not result in accretive net income or FFO. See the section "Non-GAAP Supplemental Earnings Measures" - "Funds From Operations" below for further discussion of FFO. In addition, we regularly evaluate acquisition or disposition proposals and engage from time to time in negotiations for acquisitions or dispositions of properties. We may also enter into letters of intent for the purchase or sale of properties. Any prospective acquisition or disposition that is being evaluated or that is subject to a letter of intent may not be consummated, or if consummated, may not result in an increase in earnings or liquidity.

Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures

From time to time, we form joint venture arrangements to develop or acquire centers. As of December 31, 2023, we have partial ownership interests in six unconsolidated centers totaling approximately 2.1 million square feet, including two centers located in Canada. See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for details of our individual joint ventures, including, but not limited to, the carrying values of our investments, fees we receive for services provided to the joint ventures, recent development and financing transactions and condensed combined summary financial information.

We may elect to fund cash needs of a joint venture through equity contributions (generally on a basis proportionate to our ownership interests in the joint venture), advances or partner loans, although such funding is not typically required contractually or otherwise. We separately report investments in joint ventures for which accumulated distributions have exceeded investments in, and our share of net income or loss of, the joint ventures within other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets because we are committed and intend to provide further financial support to these joint ventures. We believe our joint ventures will be able to fund their operating and capital needs during the year ended 2024 based on their sources of working capital, specifically cash flow from operations, access to contributions from partners, and ability to refinance all or portion of their debt obligations, including the ability to exercise upcoming extensions of near-term maturities.

Our joint ventures are typically encumbered by a mortgage on the joint venture property. We provide guarantees to lenders for our joint ventures which include standard non-recourse carve out indemnifications for losses arising from items such as but not limited to fraud, physical waste, payment of taxes, environmental indemnities, misapplication of insurance proceeds or security deposits and failure to maintain required insurance. A default by a joint venture under its debt obligations may expose us to liability under the guaranty. For construction and mortgage loans, we may include a guaranty of completion as well as a principal guaranty. The principal guarantees include terms for release based upon satisfactory completion of construction and performance targets including occupancy thresholds and minimum debt service coverage tests. Our joint ventures may contain make whole provisions in the event that demands are made on any existing guarantees.

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Our joint ventures are generally subject to buy-sell provisions, which are customary for joint venture agreements in the real estate industry. Either partner may initiate these provisions (subject to any applicable lock up period), which could result in either the sale of our interest or the use of available cash or additional borrowings to acquire the other party's interest. Under these provisions, one partner sets a price for the property, then the other partner has the option to either (1) purchase their partner's interest based on that price or (2) sell its interest to the other partner based on that price. Since the partner other than the partner who triggers the provision has the option to be the buyer or seller, we do not consider this arrangement to be a mandatory redeemable obligation.

Future Debt Obligations

As described further in Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, as of December 31, 2023, scheduled maturities and principal amortization of our existing debt for 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027 are $5.1 million, $14.5 million, $407.4 million and $625.0 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2023, scheduled maturities after 2027 aggregate to $400.0 million.

Future Interest Payments

We are obligated to make periodic interest payments at fixed and variable rates, depending on the terms of the applicable debt agreements. Based on applicable interest rates and scheduled debt maturities as of December 31, 2023, these interest obligations total approximately $220.7 million and range from approximately $11.0 million to $55.2 million on an annual basis over the next five years. Our variable rate debt agreements are based on Daily SOFR so the Daily SOFR rate at December 31, 2023 was used to calculate future interest expense.

Operating Lease Obligations

As described further in Note 21 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, as of December 31, 2023, we had a total of $232.6 million of minimum operating lease obligations. These minimum lease payments range from approximately $4.9 million to $5.9 million on an annual basis over the next five years.

Other Contractual Obligations

Other contractual obligations totaled $5.9 million as of December 31, 2023. These obligations range from approximately $1.3 million to $1.7 million on an annual basis over the next five years.

Cash Flows

The following table sets forth our changes in cash flows from 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):

20232022Change
Net cash provided by operating activities$229,515$213,950$15,565
Net cash used in investing activities(409,561)(98,817)(310,744)
Net cash used in financing activities(19,278)(64,163)44,885
Effect of foreign currency rate changes on cash and equivalents(115)(111)(4)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents$(199,439)$50,859$(250,298)

Operating Activities

The increase in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to the addition of three centers during the fourth quarter of 2023, changes in working capital and an increase in rental revenues at existing centers primarily driven by an increase in occupancy rates and increase in rental rates.

Investing Activities

The increase in net cash used in investing activities was primarily driven by the acquisition in November 2023 of two centers in Asheville, NC and Huntsville, AL, for a net total of $259.7 million. In addition, during 2023, we completed the development of our new center in Nashville, TN, which opened in October 2023.

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Financing Activities

The primary cause for the decrease in net cash used in financing activities was the issuance of approximately 3.5 million Common Shares under our ATM Offering Program during 2023, which generated approximately $88.4 million of net proceeds. This increase was partially offset by higher dividends paid during 2023 compared to 2022 primarily driven by an increase in our dividend rate.

Financing Arrangements

See Notes 8 and 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, for details of our current outstanding debt, financing transactions that have occurred over the past three years and debt maturities. As of December 31, 2023, unsecured borrowings represented 96% of our outstanding debt and 93% of the gross book value of our real estate portfolio was unencumbered. As of December 31, 2023, 6% of our outstanding debt, excluding variable rate debt with interest rate protection agreements in place, had variable interest rates and therefore was subject to market fluctuations.

We intend to retain the ability to raise additional capital, including public debt or equity, to pursue attractive investment opportunities that may arise and to otherwise act in a manner that we believe to be in the best interests of our shareholders and unitholders. The Company and Operating Partnership are well-known seasoned issuers with a joint shelf registration statement on Form S-3, expiring in December 2026, that allows us to register unspecified amounts of different classes of securities. To generate capital to reinvest into other attractive investment opportunities, we may also consider the use of additional operational and developmental joint ventures, property management opportunities, the sale or lease of outparcels on our existing properties and the sale of certain properties that do not meet our long-term investment criteria. Based on cash provided by operations, existing lines of credit, ongoing relationships with certain financial institutions and our ability to sell debt or issue equity subject to market conditions, we believe that we have access to the necessary financing to fund the planned capital expenditures for at least the next twelve months.

We anticipate that adequate cash will be available to fund our operating and administrative expenses, regular debt service obligations, and the payment of dividends in accordance with REIT requirements in both the short and long-term. Although we receive most of our rental payments on a monthly basis, dividends and distributions to shareholders and unitholders, respectively, are typically made quarterly and interest payments on the senior, unsecured notes are made semi-annually. Amounts accumulated for such payments will be used in the interim to reduce the outstanding borrowings under our existing unsecured lines of credit or invested in short-term money market or other suitable instruments.

We believe our current balance sheet position is financially sound; however, due to the economic uncertainty caused by the current macroeconomic environment, including rising interest rates and inflation, and the inherent uncertainty and unpredictability of the capital and credit markets, we can give no assurance that affordable access to capital will exist between now and when our next significant debt matures, which is our $350.0 million senior notes due September 2026.

Equity Offerings under the ATM Offering Program

During 2023, we sold 3.5 million shares under our at-the-market stock offering ("ATM Offering") program at a weighted average price of $25.75 per share, generating gross proceeds of $87.3 million. As of December 31, 2023, we have a remaining authorization of $220.1 million under the ATM Offering Program.

Our ATM Offering Program also provides that we may sell Common Shares through forward sale contracts. Actual sales under the ATM Offering Program will depend on a variety of factors including market conditions, the trading price of our Common Stock, our capital needs, and our determination of the appropriate sources of funding to meet such needs.

Derivatives

Throughout 2023, we entered into $325 million of forward starting Daily SOFR interest rate swaps at average fixed pay rate of 3.90%. The swaps were effective February 1, 2024 and end at various dates from February 1, 2026 to January 1, 2027. These swaps replace $300.0 million of existing swaps that expired on February 1, 2024 as part of our interest rate risk management strategy.

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Redemption of the 2023 and 2024 Senior Notes and public offering of aggregate $400.0 Million Unsecured Senior Notes due 2031

In April 2021, we completed a partial redemption of $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of our $250.0 million 3.875% senior notes due December 2023, for $163.0 million in cash, which includes a make-whole premium of $13.0 million and the write-off of approximately $1.0 million of debt discount and debt origination costs. The make-whole premium and the write-off of debt discount and debt origination costs was recorded as a loss on early extinguishment of debt within the consolidated statements of operations. Subsequent to this redemption, $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of the notes remained outstanding, until the redemption in August 2021, described below.

In August 2021, we completed a public offering of $400.0 million in senior notes due 2031. The notes were priced at 98.552% of the principal amount to yield 2.917% to maturity. The notes pay interest semi-annually at a rate of 2.750% per annum and mature on September 1, 2031. The aggregate net proceeds from the offering, after deducting the underwriting discount and offering expenses, were approximately $390.7 million. We used the net proceeds from the sale of the notes to redeem all remaining 3.875% senior notes due 2023, $100.0 million in aggregate principal amount outstanding, and all 3.750% senior notes due 2024, totaling $250.0 million in aggregate principal outstanding. The redemptions occurred in September 2021 and included a make-whole premium of $31.9 million and the write-off of approximately $1.9 million of debt discount and debt origination costs. The make-whole premium and the write-off of debt discount and debt origination costs was recorded as a loss on early extinguishment of debt within the consolidated statements of operations. The remaining net proceeds were used for general corporate purposes.

Unsecured term loan

In March 2021 and June 2021, we paid down a total of $50.0 million of borrowings under our $350.0 million unsecured term loan with cash on hand, reducing the balance outstanding to $300.0 million. In October 2022, we amended and restated our unsecured term loan. The outstanding balance was increased from $300.0 million to $325.0 million, and the maturity date was extended to January 2027 plus a one-year extension option. The interest rate changed from LIBOR + 1.25% to Adjusted SOFR + 0.95% based on our current credit rating. The amendment also incorporates a sustainability metric, reducing the applicable grid-based interest rate spread by one basis point annually, subject to meeting certain thresholds. The outstanding balance as of December 31, 2023 was $325.0 million.

Unsecured Lines of Credit Amendments and Extension

In October 2022 we amended the debt agreements for our unsecured lines of credit to change the interest rate index from LIBOR to Adjusted SOFR. All other terms remained unchanged.

Other Financing Activity

In October 2022, the Southaven, Mississippi consolidated joint venture amended and restated its secured mortgage, increasing the outstanding balance to $51.7 million from $40.1 million, extending the maturity date to October 2026 plus a one-year extension option, from April 2023, with an interest rate of Adjusted SOFR plus 200 basis points.

The Operating Partnership’s debt agreements require the maintenance of certain ratios, including debt service coverage and leverage, and limit the payment of dividends such that dividends and distributions will not exceed FFO, as defined in the debt agreements, for the prior fiscal year on an annual basis or 95% on a cumulative basis.

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Debt Covenants

We have historically been, and at December 31, 2023 are, in compliance with all of our debt covenants. Our continued compliance with these covenants depends on many factors and could be impacted by current or future economic conditions. Failure to comply with these covenants would result in a default which, if we were unable to cure or obtain a waiver from the lenders, could accelerate the repayment obligations. Further, in the event of default, we may be restricted from paying dividends to our shareholders in excess of dividends required to maintain our REIT qualification. Accordingly, an event of default could have a material and adverse impact on us. As a result, we have considered our short-term (one year or less from the date of filing these financial statements) liquidity needs and the adequacy of our estimated cash flows from operating activities and other financing sources to meet these needs. These other sources include but are not limited to: existing cash, ongoing relationships with certain financial institutions, our ability to sell debt or issue equity subject to market conditions and proceeds from the potential sale of non-core assets. We believe that we have access to the necessary financing to fund our short-term liquidity needs.

As of December 31, 2023, we were in compliance with all financial and non-financial covenants related to our debt obligations, as detailed below:

Senior unsecured notes financial covenantsRequiredActual
Total Consolidated Debt to Adjusted Total Assets60%38%
Total Secured Debt to Adjusted Total Assets40%2%
Total Unencumbered Assets to Unsecured Debt150%251%
Consolidated Income Available for Debt Service to Annual Debt Service Charge1.5 x5.7x
Lines of credit and term loanRequiredActual
Total Liabilities to Total Adjusted Asset Value60%38%
Secured Indebtedness to Total Adjusted Asset Value35%5%
EBITDA to Fixed Charges1.5 x4.5
Total Unsecured Indebtedness to Adjusted Unencumbered Asset Value60%33%
Unencumbered Interest Coverage Ratio1.5 x5.9

Debt of unconsolidated joint ventures

The following table details information regarding the outstanding debt of the unconsolidated joint ventures and guarantees of such debt provided by us as of December 31, 2023 (dollars in millions):

Joint VentureTotal Joint Venture DebtMaturity DateInterest RatePercent Guaranteed by the Operating PartnershipMaximum Guaranteed Amount by the Company
Charlotte$99.4July 20284.27%%$
Columbus71.0October 20326.25%%
Galveston/Houston58.0June 2026Daily SOFR + 3.00%17.2%10.0
National Harbor93.6January 20304.63%%
Debt origination costs(2.0)
$320.0$10.0

Houston/Galveston, Texas

In June 2023, the Galveston/Houston joint venture completed the refinance of its mortgage. The new $58.0 million loan has a maturity date of June 2026 and an interest rate of Daily SOFR + 3.00%. In conjunction with this refinancing, the joint venture entered into a $29.0 million interest rate swap that fixes Daily SOFR at 4.44% until December 2025.

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Columbus, Ohio

In September 2022, the joint venture that owns the Columbus, Ohio center completed the refinance of its existing $71.0 million mortgage, which had an interest rate of LIBOR + 1.85% and a maturity date of November 2022. The refinanced mortgage remained $71.0 million, but became a non-recourse loan with a maturity date in October 2032 and a fixed interest rate of 6.25%.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and the Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and operating results require the Company’s management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts reported. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from these estimates, and such differences may be material. Management believes the Company’s critical accounting estimates are those related to impairment of long-lived assets, impairment of investments, revenue recognition and collectability of operating lease receivables. Management considers these estimates critical because they are both important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and operating results, and they require management to make judgments and estimates about inherently uncertain matters. The Company’s senior management has reviewed these critical accounting estimates and related disclosures with the Audit Committee of the Board.

Evaluation of Impairment of long-lived assets

Rental property held and used by us is reviewed for impairment in the event that facts and circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. In such an event, we compare the estimated future undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset to the asset's carrying amount, and if less than such carrying amount, recognize an impairment loss in an amount by which the carrying amount exceeds its fair value. The cash flow estimates used both for determining recoverability and estimating fair value are inherently judgmental and reflect current and projected trends in rental, occupancy, capitalization and discount rates, and estimated holding periods for the applicable assets. Impairment analyses are based on our current plans, intended holding periods and available market information at the time the analyses are prepared. If our estimates of the projected future cash flows change based on uncertain market conditions or holding periods, our evaluation of impairment losses may be different and such differences could be material to our consolidated financial statements. We have not materially changed the assumptions used in the analysis during the year ended December 31, 2023, and no impairments were identified.

One of our centers has an estimated fair value less than its recorded carrying value of approximately $111.1 million. However, based on our current plan with respect to that center, we believe that its carrying amount is recoverable and therefore no impairment charge was recorded. Accordingly, we will continue to monitor circumstances and events in future periods that could affect inputs such as the expected holding period, operating cash flow forecasts and capitalization rates, utilized to determine whether an impairment charge is necessary. As these inputs are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that may alter our assumptions, the future cash flows estimated by management in its impairment analysis may not be achieved, and actual losses or impairment may be realized in the future. If in the future we reduce our estimate of cash flow projections, we may need to impair some of these assets. We have not materially changed the assumptions used in the analysis during the year ended December 31, 2023, and we have not taken any impairments of our assets during the year ended December 31, 2023.

Evaluation of Impairment of investments

Our estimates of value for each joint venture investment are based on a number of assumptions that are subject to economic and market uncertainties including, among others, estimated hold period, terminal capitalization rates, demand for space, competition for tenants, changes in market rental rates and operating costs of the property. These above factors are considered in the estimation process and are subject to significant management judgment, difficult to predict and contingent on future events that may alter our assumptions and the values estimated by us in our impairment analysis may not be realized.

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Acquisitions of Real Estate

In accordance with the guidance for business combinations, we determine whether the acquisition of a property qualifies as a business combination, which requires that the assets acquired and liabilities assumed constitute a business. If the property acquired is not a business, we account for the transaction as an asset acquisition and therefore capitalize transaction costs. We evaluate each real estate acquisition to determine whether the integrated set of acquired assets and activities meets the definition of a business.

We allocate the purchase price of asset acquisitions based on the fair value of land, building, tenant improvements, debt and deferred lease costs and other intangibles, such as the value of leases with above or below market rents, origination costs associated with the in-place leases, the value of in-place leases and tenant relationships, if any. We depreciate the amount allocated to building, deferred lease costs and other intangible assets over their estimated useful lives, which range up to 33 years. The values of the above and below market leases are amortized and recorded as either an increase (in the case of below market leases) or a decrease (in the case of above market leases) to rental income over the remaining term of the associated lease. The values of below market leases that are considered to have renewal periods with below market rents are amortized over the remaining term of the associated lease plus the renewal periods when the renewal is deemed probable to occur. The value associated with in-place leases is amortized over the remaining lease term and tenant relationships are amortized over the expected term, which includes an estimated probability of the lease renewal. If a tenant terminates its lease prior to the contractual termination of the lease and no rental payments are being made on the lease, any unamortized balance of the related intangibles is written off. The tenant improvements and origination costs are amortized as an expense over the remaining life of the lease (or charged against earnings if the lease is terminated prior to its contractual expiration date). We assess fair value based on estimated cash flow projections that utilize appropriate discount and capitalization rates and available market information. These cash flow projections may be derived from various observable and unobservable inputs and assumptions. Also, we may utilize third-party valuation specialists. As a part of acquisition accounting, the amount by which the fair value of our previously held equity method investment exceeds the carrying book value is recorded as a gain on previously held interest in acquired joint venture.

During the fourth quarter of 2023, we acquired two centers for a total purchase price of $265.1 million, including capitalized transaction costs, that were accounted for as asset acquisitions. Using the above guidance, we allocated the purchase price of asset acquisitions based on the fair value of land, building, tenant improvements, debt and deferred lease costs and other intangibles, such as the value of leases with above or below market rents, origination costs associated with the in-place leases, the value of in-place leases and tenant relationships, if any. Approximately $7.0 million and $6.4 million, respectively, were allocated to above and below market rents.

Revenue recognition and collectibility of operating lease receivables

We, as a lessor, retain substantially all of the risks and benefits of ownership of our centers and account for our leases as operating leases. We accrue fixed lease income on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases, when we believe substantially all lease income, including the related straight-line rent receivable, is probable of collection. Our assessment of collectability requires the exercise of considerable judgment and incorporates available operational performance measures such as sales and the aging of billed amounts as well as other publicly available information with respect to our tenant’s financial condition, liquidity and capital resources. When a tenant seeks to reorganize its operations through bankruptcy proceedings, we assess the collectability of receivable balances including, among other things, the timing of a tenant’s bankruptcy filing and our expectations of the assumption by the tenant in bankruptcy proceeding of leases at our properties on substantially similar terms. In the event that we determine accrued receivables are not probable of collection, lease income will be recorded on a cash basis, with the corresponding tenant receivable and straight-line rent receivable charged as a direct write-off against lease income in the period of the change in our collectability determination.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information on recently adopted accounting standards and new accounting pronouncements issued.

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Non-GAAP Supplemental Measures

Funds From Operations

FFO is a widely used measure of the operating performance for real estate companies that supplements net income (loss) determined in accordance with GAAP. We determine FFO based on the definition set forth by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“Nareit”), of which we are a member. In December 2018, Nareit issued “Nareit Funds From Operations White Paper - 2018 Restatement” which clarifies, where necessary, existing guidance and consolidates alerts and policy bulletins into a single document for ease of use. 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.

FFO is intended to exclude historical cost depreciation of real estate as required by GAAP, which assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes ratably over time. Historically, however, real estate values have risen or fallen with market conditions. Because FFO excludes depreciation and amortization of real estate assets, gains and losses from property dispositions and extraordinary items, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, reflects the impact to operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, operating costs, development activities and interest costs, providing perspective not immediately apparent from net income (loss).

We present FFO because we consider it an important supplemental measure of our operating performance. In addition, a portion of cash bonus compensation to certain members of management is based on our FFO or Core FFO, which is described in the section below. We believe it is useful for investors to have enhanced transparency into how we evaluate our performance and that of our management. In addition, FFO is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of REITs, many of which present FFO when reporting their results. FFO is also widely used by us and others in our industry to evaluate and price potential acquisition candidates. We believe that FFO payout ratio, which represents regular distributions to common shareholders and unitholders of the Operating Partnership expressed as a percentage of FFO, is useful to investors because it facilitates the comparison of dividend coverage between REITs. Nareit has encouraged its member companies to report their FFO as a supplemental, industry-wide standard measure of REIT operating performance.

FFO has significant limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are:

•FFO does not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;

•FFO does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;

•Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and FFO does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements; and

•Other companies in our industry may calculate FFO differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.

Because of these limitations, FFO should not be considered as a measure of discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business or our dividend paying capacity. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using FFO only as a supplemental measure.

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Core Funds From Operations

We present Core FFO (formerly referred to as Adjusted Funds from Operations "AFFO") as a supplemental measure of our performance. We define Core FFO as FFO further adjusted to eliminate the impact of certain items that we do not consider indicative of our ongoing operating performance. These further adjustments are itemized in the table below, if applicable. You are encouraged to evaluate these adjustments and the reasons we consider them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating Core FFO you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in this presentation. Our presentation of Core FFO should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.

We present Core FFO because we believe it assists investors and analysts in comparing our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. In addition, we believe it is useful for investors to have enhanced transparency into how we evaluate management’s performance and the effectiveness of our business strategies. We use Core FFO when certain material, unplanned transactions occur as a factor in evaluating management’s performance and to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies, and may use Core FFO when determining incentive compensation.

Core FFO has limitations as an analytical tool. Some of these limitations are:

•Core FFO does not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;

•Core FFO does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;

•Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and Core FFO does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements;

•Core FFO does not reflect the impact of certain cash charges resulting from matters we consider not to be indicative of our ongoing operations; and

•Other companies in our industry may calculate Core FFO differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.

Because of these limitations, Core FFO should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Core FFO only as a supplemental measure.

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Below is a reconciliation of net income to FFO and Core FFO available to common shareholders (in thousands, except per share amounts):

20232022
Net income$103,882$85,831
Adjusted for:
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets - consolidated106,450109,513
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets - unconsolidated joint ventures10,51411,018
Gain on sale of assets(3,156)
FFO220,846203,206
FFO attributable to noncontrolling interests in other consolidated partnerships(248)
Allocation of earnings to participating securities(2,151)(1,683)
FFO available to common shareholders (1)$218,447$201,523
As further adjusted for:
Compensation-related adjustments (2)(806)2,447
Gain on sale of non-real estate asset (3)(2,418)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (4)222
Impact of above adjustments to the allocation of earnings to participating securities6(2)
Core FFO available to common shareholders (1)$217,647$201,772
FFO available to common shareholders per share - diluted (1)$1.96$1.83
Core FFO available to common shareholders per share - diluted (1)$1.96$1.83
Weighted Average Shares:
Basic weighted average common shares104,682103,687
Effect of notional units1,0521,240
Effect of outstanding options and restricted common shares798709
Diluted weighted average common shares (for earnings per share computations)106,532105,636
Exchangeable operating partnership units4,7344,759
Diluted weighted average common shares (for FFO and Core FFO per share computations) (1)111,266110,395

(1)Assumes the Class A common limited partnership units of the Operating Partnership held by the noncontrolling interests are exchanged for Common Shares. Each Class A common limited partnership unit is exchangeable for one Common Share, subject to certain limitations to preserve the Company's REIT status.

(2)For the 2023 period, represents the reversal of previously expensed compensation related to a voluntary executive departure. For the 2022 period, represents executive severance costs.

(3)Represents gain on sale of the corporate aircraft.

(4)In October 2022, we refinanced our term loan to add $25.0 million of borrowing capacity and extend the maturity to January 2027 plus a one-year extension option. The interest rate changed from LIBOR + a spread of 0.75% to 1.65% to Adjusted SOFR + a spread of 0.70% to 1.60% based on our current credit rating. The amendment also incorporates a sustainability metric, reducing the applicable grid-based interest rate spread by one basis point annually, subject to meeting certain thresholds.

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Portfolio Net Operating Income and Same Center NOI

We present portfolio net operating income (“Portfolio NOI”) and same center net operating income (“Same Center NOI”) as supplemental measures of our operating performance. Portfolio NOI represents our property level net operating income, which is defined as total operating revenues less property operating expenses and excludes termination fees and non-cash adjustments including straight-line rent, net above and below market rent amortization, impairment charges, loss on early extinguishment of debt, and gains or losses on the sale of assets recognized during the periods presented. We define Same Center NOI as Portfolio NOI for the properties that were operational for the entire portion of both comparable reporting periods, and which were not acquired, or subject to a material expansion or non-recurring event, such as a natural disaster, during the comparable reporting periods.

We believe Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI are non-GAAP metrics used by industry analysts, investors and management to measure the operating performance of our properties because they provide performance measures directly related to the revenues and expenses involved in owning and operating real estate assets and provide a perspective not immediately apparent from net income (loss), FFO or Core FFO. Because Same Center NOI excludes properties developed, redeveloped, acquired and sold; as well as non-cash adjustments, gains or losses on the sale of outparcels and termination rents; it highlights operating trends such as occupancy levels, rental rates and operating costs on properties that were operational for both comparable periods. Other REITs may use different methodologies for calculating Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI, and accordingly, our Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI may not be comparable to other REITs.

Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI should not be considered alternatives to net income (loss) or as an indicator of our financial performance since they do not reflect the entire operations of our portfolio, nor do they reflect the impact of general and administrative expenses, acquisition-related expenses, interest expense, depreciation and amortization costs, other non-property income and losses, the level of capital expenditures and leasing costs necessary to maintain the operating performance of our properties, or trends in development and construction activities which are significant economic costs and activities that could materially impact our results from operations. Because of these limitations, Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI should not be viewed in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI only as supplemental measures.

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Below is a reconciliation of net income to Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI for the consolidated portfolio (in thousands):

20232022
Net income$103,882$85,831
Adjusted to exclude:
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures(8,240)(8,594)
Interest expense47,92846,967
Gain on sale of assets(3,156)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (1)222
Other (income) expense(9,729)(6,029)
Depreciation and amortization108,889111,904
Other non-property expenses(1,119)312
Corporate general and administrative expenses76,29971,657
Non-cash adjustments (2)2,8953,132
Lease termination fees(542)(2,870)
Portfolio NOI - Consolidated320,263299,376
Non-same center NOI - Consolidated(3,014)(1,296)
Same Center NOI - Consolidated (3)$317,249$298,080

(1)In October 2022, we refinanced our term loan to add $25.0 million of borrowing capacity and extend the maturity to January 2027 plus a one-year extension option. The interest rate changed from LIBOR + a spread of 0.75% to 1.65% to Adjusted SOFR + a spread of 0.70% to 1.60% based on our current credit rating. The amendment also incorporates a sustainability metric, reducing the applicable grid-based interest rate spread by one basis point annually, subject to meeting certain thresholds.

(2)Non-cash items include straight-line rent, above and below market rent amortization, straight-line rent expense on land leases and gains or losses on outparcel sales, as applicable.

(3)Centers excluded from Same Center NOI Cash Basis:

CenterDateEvent
Nashville, TNOctober 2023New Development
Asheville, NCNovember 2023Acquired
Huntsville, ALNovember 2023Acquired
Blowing Rock, NCDecember 2022Sold

Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre

We present Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) as adjusted for items described below (“Adjusted EBITDA”), EBITDA for Real Estate (“EBITDAre”) and Adjusted EBITDAre, all non-GAAP measures, as supplemental measures of our operating performance. Each of these measures is defined as follows:

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income computed in accordance with GAAP before net interest expense, income taxes (if applicable), depreciation and amortization, gains and losses on sale of operating properties, joint venture properties, outparcels and other assets, impairment write-downs of depreciated property and of investment in unconsolidated joint ventures caused by a decrease in value of depreciated property in the affiliate, compensation related adjustments, casualty gains and losses, gains and losses on early extinguishment of debt, net and other items that we do not consider indicative of the Company's ongoing operating performance.

We determine EBITDAre based on the definition set forth by Nareit, which is defined as net income computed in accordance with GAAP before net interest expense, income taxes (if applicable), depreciation and amortization, gains and losses on sale of operating properties, gains and losses on change of control and impairment write-downs of depreciated property and of investment in unconsolidated joint ventures caused by a decrease in value of depreciated property in the affiliate and after adjustments to reflect our share of the EBITDAre of unconsolidated joint ventures.

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Adjusted EBITDAre is defined as EBITDAre excluding gains and losses on early extinguishment of debt, net, casualty gains and losses, compensation related adjustments, gains and losses on sale of outparcels, and other items that that we do not consider indicative of the Company's ongoing operating performance.

We present Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre as we believe they are useful for investors, creditors and rating agencies as they provide additional performance measures that are independent of a Company’s existing capital structure to facilitate the evaluation and comparison of the Company’s operating performance to other REITs and provide a more consistent metric for comparing the operating performance of the Company’s real estate between periods.

Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre have significant limitations as analytical tools, including:

•They do not reflect our net interest expense;

•They do not reflect gains or losses on sales of operating properties or impairment write-downs of depreciated property and of investment in unconsolidated joint ventures caused by a decrease in value of depreciated property in the affiliate;

•Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAre do not reflect gains and losses on extinguishment of debt and other items that may affect operations; and

•Other companies in our industry may calculate these measures differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.

Because of these limitations, Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre only as supplemental measures.

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Below is a reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands):

20232022
Net income$103,882$85,831
Adjusted to exclude:
Interest expense, net38,14943,372
Income tax expense (benefit)(408)138
Depreciation and amortization108,889111,904
Gain on sale of assets(3,156)
Compensation-related adjustments (1)(806)2,447
Gain on sale of non-real estate asset (2)(2,418)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (3)222
Adjusted EBITDA$249,706$238,340

Below is a reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre (in thousands):

20232022
Net income$103,882$85,831
Adjusted to exclude:
Interest expense, net38,14943,372
Income tax expense (benefit)(408)138
Depreciation and amortization108,889111,904
Gain on sale of assets(3,156)
Pro-rata share of interest expense, net - unconsolidated joint ventures8,7796,972
Pro-rata share of depreciation and amortization - unconsolidated joint ventures10,51411,018
EBITDAre$269,805$256,079
Compensation-related adjustments (1)(806)2,447
Gain on sale of non-real estate asset (2)(2,418)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (3)222
Adjusted EBITDAre$268,999$256,330

(1)For the 2023 period, represents the reversal of previously expensed compensation related to a voluntary executive departure. For the 2022 period, represents executive severance costs.

(2)Represents gain on sale of the corporate aircraft.

(3)In October 2022, we refinanced our term loan to add $25.0 million of borrowing capacity and extend the maturity to January 2027 plus a one-year extension option. The interest rate changed from LIBOR + a spread of 0.75% to 1.65% to Adjusted SOFR + a spread of 0.70% to 1.60% based on our current credit rating. The amendment also incorporates a sustainability metric, reducing the applicable grid-based interest rate spread by one basis point annually, subject to meeting certain thresholds.

Economic Conditions and Outlook

We are closely monitoring the impact of supply chain and labor issues, inflationary and deflationary pressures, changes in interest rates and the overall macroeconomic environment on all aspects of our business and geographies, including how it will impact our tenants and business partners.

The majority of our leases contain provisions designed to mitigate the impact of inflation. Such provisions include clauses for the escalation of base rent and clauses enabling us to receive percentage rentals based on tenants’ gross sales (above predetermined levels), which generally increase as prices rise. A component of most leases includes a pro-rata share or escalating fixed contributions by the tenant for property operating expenses, including common area maintenance, real estate taxes, insurance and advertising and promotion, thereby reducing exposure to increases in costs and operating expenses resulting from inflation.

A portion of our rental revenues are derived from rents that directly depend on the sales volume of certain tenants. Accordingly, declines in these tenants’ sales would reduce the income produced by our properties. If the sales or profitability of our retail tenants decline sufficiently, whether due to a change in consumer preferences, health concerns, legislative changes that increase the cost of their operations or otherwise, such tenants may be unable to pay their existing rents as such rents would represent a higher percentage of their sales.

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In addition, certain of our lease agreements include co-tenancy and/or sales-based provisions that may allow a tenant to pay reduced rent and/or terminate a lease prior to its natural expiration if we fail to maintain certain occupancy levels or retain specified named tenants, or if the tenant does not achieve certain specified sales targets. If our occupancy declines, certain centers may fall below the minimum co-tenancy thresholds and could trigger many tenants' contractual ability to pay reduced rents, which in turn may negatively impact our results of operations. Our occupancy at our consolidated centers was 97% at the end of the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Our centers typically include well-known, national, branded companies. By maintaining a broad base of well-known tenants and a geographically diverse portfolio of properties located across the United States, we believe we reduce our operating and leasing risks. During the year ended December 31, 2023, no one tenant (including affiliates) accounted for more than 8% of our square feet or 6% of our rental revenues.

Due to the relatively short-term nature of our tenants’ leases, a significant portion of the leases in our portfolio come up for renewal each year. During 2024, approximately 2.6 million square feet, or 19% to the total portfolio including our share of unconsolidated joint ventures, will come up for renewal. For the total portfolio, including the Company’s pro rata share of unconsolidated joint ventures, as of January 31, 2024, we had lease renewals executed or in process for 23.8% of the space scheduled to expire during 2024 compared to 41.0% of the space scheduled to expire during 2023 that was executed or in process as of January 31, 2022. As of January 31, 2024, we had lease renewals executed or in process for approximately 93.0% of the space that came up for renewal in 2023.

We believe retail real estate will continue to be a profitable and fundamental distribution channel for many brands and retailers. While we continue to attract and retain additional tenants, if we were unable to successfully renew or re-lease a significant amount of this space on favorable economic terms or in a timely manner, the loss in rent and our Same Center NOI could be negatively impacted in future periods. Occupancy at our consolidated centers was 97.3% and 96.9% as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

FY 2022 10-K MD&A

SEC filing source: 0000899715-23-000044.

Extracted structurally from real Item 7 body heading to real Item 7A/8 boundary. Confidence: high. Filing date: 2023-02-27. Report date: 2022-12-31.

ITEM 7.MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Cautionary Statements

Certain statements made in Item 1 - Business and this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations below are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995 and included this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies, beliefs and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “designed,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “goal,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the expected impact of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic, supply chain and labor issues and rising interest rates on our business, financial results and financial condition; our ability to raise additional capital, including via future issuances of equity and debt, and the use of proceeds from such issuances; our results of operations and financial condition; capital expenditure and working capital needs and the funding thereof; the repurchase of the Company's common shares, including the potential use of a 10b5-1 plan to facilitate repurchases; future dividend payments; the possibility of future asset impairments; potential developments, expansions, renovations, acquisitions or dispositions of outlet centers, including our Nashville development; compliance with debt covenants; renewal and re-lease of leased space; the outlook for the retail environment, potential bankruptcies, and other store closings; consumer shopping trends and preferences; the outcome of legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business; and real estate joint ventures. You should not rely on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could materially affect our actual results, performance or achievements.

Other important factors which may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: our inability to develop new outlet centers or expand existing outlet centers successfully; risks related to the economic performance and market value of our outlet centers, including due to changes in the national, regional and local economic climate, inflation and rising interest rates; the relative illiquidity of real property investments; impairment charges affecting our properties; our dispositions of assets may not achieve anticipated results; competition for the acquisition and development of outlet centers, and our inability to complete outlet centers we have identified; environmental regulations affecting our business; risk associated with a possible terrorist activity or other acts or threats of violence, public health crises and threats to public safety; risks associated with supply chain disruptions and labor shortages; our dependence on rental income from real property; our dependence on the results of operations of our retailers; the fact certain of our lease agreements include co-tenancy and/or sales-based provisions that may allow a tenant to pay reduced rent and/or terminate a lease prior to its natural expiration; the fact that certain of our properties are subject to ownership interests held by third parties, whose interests may conflict with ours; risks related to uninsured losses; risks related to changes in consumer spending habits; investor and regulatory focus on environmental, sustainability and social initiatives; risks associated with our Canadian investments; risks associated with attracting and retaining key personnel; risks associated with debt financing; risk associated with our guarantees of debt for, or other support we may provide to, joint venture properties; the effectiveness of our interest rate hedging arrangements; uncertainty relating to the phasing out of LIBOR; risk associated with our interest rate hedging arrangements; risk associated to uncertainty related to determination of LIBOR; our potential failure to qualify as a REIT; our legal obligation to make distributions to our shareholders; legislative or regulatory actions that could adversely affect our shareholders; our dependence on distributions from the Operating Partnership to meet our financial obligations, including dividends; the risk of a cyber-attack or an act of cyber-terrorism; as well as the other risks described in “Item 1A-Risk Factors” in Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K..

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We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements. The forward-looking statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are only predictions. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Because forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. The events and circumstances reflected in our forward-looking statements may not be achieved or occur and actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law, we do not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise.

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this report. Historical results and percentage relationships set forth in the consolidated statements of operations, including trends which might appear, are not necessarily indicative of future operations.

This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") is intended to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of our management regarding our financial condition and results of operations, liquidity and certain other factors that may affect our future results. Our MD&A is presented in the following sections:

•General Overview

•Leasing Activity

•Results of Operations

•Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Company

•Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Operating Partnership

•Critical Accounting Estimates

•Recent Accounting Pronouncements

•Non-GAAP Supplemental Measures

•Economic Conditions and Outlook

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General Overview

As of December 31, 2022, we had 29 consolidated outlet centers in 18 states totaling 11.4 million square feet, one managed center and one center under construction. We also had 6 unconsolidated outlet centers totaling 2.1 million square feet, including 2 outlet centers in Canada. The table below details our acquisitions, new developments, expansions and dispositions of consolidated and unconsolidated outlet centers that impacted our results of operations and liquidity from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022:

Consolidated Outlet CentersUnconsolidated Joint Venture Outlet CentersManaged Centers
Outlet CenterQuarter Acquired/Open/Disposed/DemolishedSquare Feet (in thousands)Number of Outlet CentersSquare Feet (in thousands)Number of Outlet CentersSquare Feet (in thousands)Number of Outlet Centers
As of December 31, 201912,048322,2127
Dispositions:
Terrell, TexasThird Quarter(178)(1)
Other3
As of December 31, 202011,873312,2127
Dispositions:
Jeffersonville, OhioFirst Quarter(412)(1)
Saint Sauveur, QuebecFirst Quarter(99)(1)
Other(8)
As of December 31, 202111,453302,1136
Dispositions:
Blowing Rock, North CarolinaFourth Quarter(104)(1)
Additions:
Palm Beach, FloridaThird Quarter4571
Other4
As of December 31, 202211,353292,11364571

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Leasing Activity

The following table provides information for our consolidated outlet centers related to leases for new stores that opened or renewals that were executed during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively:

Comparable Space for Executed Leases (1) (2) (3)
Leasing TransactionsSquare Feet (in 000s)NewInitial Rent(psf) (4)RentSpread% (5)Tenant Allowance (psf) (6)Average Initial Term (in years)
Total space
20223501,815$31.5810.1%$2.223.67
20212661,170$30.78(0.6)%$7.753.43
Comparable and Non-Comparable Space for Executed Leases (1) (2) (3)
Leasing TransactionsSquare Feet (in 000s)NewInitial Rent(psf) (4)Tenant Allowance (psf) (6)Average Initial Term (in years)
Total space
20224042,021$32.08$6.874.10
20213171,363$30.46$21.913.85

(1)For consolidated properties owned as of the period-end date. Represents leases for new stores or renewals that were executed during the respective calendar years and excludes license agreements, seasonal tenants and month-to-month leases.

(2)Comparable space excludes leases for space that was vacant for more than 12 months (non-comparable space).

(3)Leasing activity for commenced leases, or leases for new stores that opened or renewals that began during the respective trailing twelve months ended December 31, were as follows:

Leasing activity for commenced leases
Leasing TransactionsSquare Feet (in 000s)NewInitial Rent(psf) (4)RentSpread% (5)Tenant Allowance(psf) (6)Average Initial Term (in years)
Comparable Space(2)
Total space
20222951,449$31.3511.7%$5.763.76
20212801,378$26.76(2.4)%$4.223.35
Comparable and Non-comparable Space(2)
Total space
20223441,644$31.96$13.644.18
20213281,541$26.84$6.023.63

(4)Represents average initial cash rent (base rent and common area maintenance (“CAM”)).

(5)Represents change in average initial and expiring cash rent (base rent and CAM).

(6)Tenant allowance includes other landlord costs.

COVID-19 Pandemic

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of our tenants requested rent deferrals, rent abatements or other types of rent relief during this pandemic in 2020. As a response, in late March 2020, we offered all tenants in our consolidated portfolio the option to defer 100% of April and May rents interest free, payable in equal installments due in January and February of 2021. Through December 31, 2022, the Company had collected 99% of the 2020 deferred rents.

The extent of future tenant requests for rent relief and the impact on our results of operations and cash flows is uncertain and cannot be predicted at this time. If store closures were to occur again in our domestic markets, this could have a material adverse impact on our financial position and results of operations.

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Results of Operations

2022 Compared to 2021

Net income

Net income increased $76.3 million in the 2022 period to a net income of $85.8 million as compared to net income of $9.5 million for the 2021 period. The increase in net income is primarily due to the following:

•increase in average portfolio occupancy rate from 93% to 95%,

•gain on sale of assets in the 2022 period of $3.2 million from the sale in December 2022 of our Blowing Rock, North Carolina outlet center,

•decrease in interest expense from the full year impact of the refinance of $400 million of unsecured debt during the third quarter of 2021 at a rate of 2.75%, along with the full year impact of debt reductions during 2021 using the proceeds from equity issuances during the first half of 2021.

•the prior year included a loss on the early extinguishment of debt of $47.9 million, and a $7.0 million impairment charge recognized on the outlet center in Mashantucket, Connecticut.

In the tables below, information set forth for properties disposed includes the Jeffersonville outlet center sold in January 2021 and the Blowing Rock outlet center sold in December 2022.

Rental Revenues

Rental revenues increased $13.7 million in the 2022 period compared to the 2021 period. The following table sets forth the changes in various components of rental revenues (in thousands):

20222021Increase/(Decrease)
Rental revenues from existing properties$419,139$404,987$14,152
Rental revenues from properties disposed2,1442,449(305)
Straight-line rent adjustments(1,689)(1,973)284
Lease termination fees2,8712,225646
Amortization of above and below market rent adjustments, net(1,046)78(1,124)
$421,419$407,766$13,653

Rental revenues increased primarily due to growth in occupancy and rental rates in 2022. Our average occupancy increased from 93% to 95% from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, rental revenues were also impacted by the net reversal of revenue reserves in the 2022 period of approximately $4.1 million, compared to $1.2 million of net reserves recorded in 2021.

Additionally, the 2022 period included the acceleration of amortization of an above market lease intangible for one tenant of approximately $1.0 million.

Management, Leasing and Other Services

Management, leasing and other services increased $746,000 in the 2022 period compared to the 2021 period. The following table sets forth the changes in various components of management, leasing and other services (in thousands):

20222021Increase/(Decrease)
Management and marketing$2,531$2,347$184
Leasing and other fees194228(34)
Expense reimbursements from unconsolidated joint ventures and managed properties4,4323,836596
Total Fees$7,157$6,411$746

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Management, leasing and other service revenue increased in the 2022 period due to the addition of property management and leasing responsibilities for a center in Palm Beach, Florida.

Other Revenues

Other revenues increased $1.7 million in the 2022 period as compared to the 2021 period. The following table sets forth the changes in other revenues (in thousands):

20222021Increase/(Decrease)
Other revenues from existing properties$13,861$12,215$1,646
Other revenues from property disposed17613343
$14,037$12,348$1,689

Other revenues from existing properties increased in the 2022 period due an increase in other revenue streams, such as paid media, sponsorships and onsite signage, on a local and national level.

Property Operating Expenses

Property operating expenses increased $3.2 million in the 2022 period compared to the 2021 period. The following table sets forth the changes in various components of property operating expenses (in thousands):

20222021Increase/(Decrease)
Property operating expenses from existing properties$136,636$134,758$1,878
Property operating expenses from property disposed962(170)1,132
Expenses related to unconsolidated joint ventures and managed properties4,4323,836596
Other property operating expense1,9062,312(406)
$143,936$140,736$3,200

Property operating expenses at existing properties increased in the 2022 period compared to the 2021 period primarily due to an increase in property insurance and property taxes.

Property operating expenses from properties disposed for the 2021 period includes $1.7 million in net proceeds received from the successful appeal of property taxes for certain tax years prior to disposition.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses increased $5.7 million in the 2022 period compared to the 2021 period. The 2022 period includes higher compensation costs due to the addition of certain executives and other key employees during the second half of 2021 and during 2022 to drive operational and growth initiatives, which led to increased costs in 2022. In addition, 2022 includes executive severance costs, totaling $2.4 million. The 2021 period includes compensation cost related to employees that accepted a voluntary retirement plan with an effective retirement date of March 31, 2021, as well as other executive severance costs incurred during 2021, totaling $3.6 million. Finally, travel costs have increased compared to 2021 with the decrease in restrictions from COVID-19 and other corporate employee benefit costs have increased as well.

Impairment Charges

During the fourth quarter of 2021, we determined that the estimated future undiscounted cash flows of our Foxwoods outlet center in Mashantucket, Connecticut did not exceed the property's carrying value due to a continuing decline in operating results. Therefore, we recorded $7.0 million of non-cash impairment charges in our consolidated statement of operations for 2021, which equaled the excess of the property's carrying value over its estimated fair value. There were no impairment charges in 2022.

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Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $1.9 million in the 2022 period compared to the 2021 period. The following table sets forth the changes in various components of depreciation and amortization costs from the 2021 period to the 2022 period (in thousands):

20222021Increase/(Decrease)
Depreciation and amortization expenses from existing properties$111,017$109,077$1,940
Depreciation and amortization from property disposed887931(44)
$111,904$110,008$1,896

During 2022, we adjusted the useful lives of our solar assets from twenty years to ten years, resulting in an incremental $4.4 million of depreciation expense. Excluding this change, our depreciation would have decreased

due primarily to tenant improvements becoming fully depreciated and a decrease in our redevelopment activity.

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased $5.9 million in the 2022 period compared to the 2021 period primarily because during August and September 2021, we completed a public offering of $400.0 million of 2.750% 10 year senior notes and completed the early redemption of $100.0 million of 3.875% senior notes due in 2023 and $250.0 million of 3.75% senior notes due in 2024, redeemed $150.0 million of senior notes in April 2021 and repaid $50.0 million of our term loan, reducing our average interest rate. In addition, proceeds from our 2021 equity offerings were used to reduce debt in 2021, also contributing to a reduction of interest expense in 2022.

Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt

For the year ended December 31, 2021, we recorded make-whole premiums of $44.9 million and the write-off of approximately $3.0 million of debt discount and debt origination costs due to the early redemption of our notes originally due 2023 and 2024.

Gain on Sale of Assets

In December 2022, we sold a non-core outlet center in Blowing Rock, North Carolina for net proceeds of $12.4 million, which resulted in a gain on sale of assets of $3.2 million. We did not have a gain or loss on the sale of our Jeffersonville, Ohio asset in 2021.

Other Income (Expense)

Other income (expense) increased approximately $7.6 million in the 2022 period compared to the 2021 period, primarily due to a $2.4 million gain on sale of a non-real estate asset and higher investment income on our cash and cash equivalents from opportunities available in the current rising interest rate environment. Also, in March 2021, the RioCan joint venture closed on the sale of its outlet center in Saint-Sauveur, for net proceeds of approximately $9.4 million. Our share of the proceeds was approximately $4.7 million. As a result of this transaction, we recorded a foreign currency loss of approximately $3.6 million in other income (expense), which had been previously recorded in other comprehensive income.

Equity in Earnings (Losses) of Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated joint ventures decreased approximately $310,000 in the 2022 period compared to the 2021 period. In the table below, information set forth for property disposed includes the Saint-Sauveur, Quebec outlet center in our Canadian joint venture, which was sold in March 2021.

20222021Increase/(Decrease)
Equity in earnings from existing properties$8,594$8,714$(120)
Equity in earnings (losses) from property disposed190(190)
$8,594$8,904$(310)

Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated joint ventures from existing properties decreased primarily due to the increase in variable interest rates in 2022 that negatively impacted two of our joint ventures that had variable rate mortgages. In addition, the variable interest mortgage for our Columbus, Ohio joint venture was refinanced in September 2022 and now has a fixed interest rate of 6.25% compared to LIBOR + 1.85%.

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2021 Compared to 2020

For a discussion of our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020, including a year-to-year comparison between 2021 and 2020, refer to Part II, Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Company

In this “Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Company” section, the term, the "Company", refers only to Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. on an unconsolidated basis, excluding the Operating Partnership.

The Company's business is operated primarily through the Operating Partnership. The Company issues public equity from time to time, but does not otherwise generate any capital itself or conduct any business itself, other than incurring certain expenses in operating as a public company, which are fully reimbursed by the Operating Partnership. The Company does not hold any indebtedness, and its only material asset is its ownership of partnership interests of the Operating Partnership. The Company's principal funding requirement is the payment of dividends on its common shares. The Company's principal source of funding for its dividend payments is distributions it receives from the Operating Partnership.

Through its status as the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, the Company has the full, exclusive and complete responsibility for the Operating Partnership's day-to-day management and control. The Company causes the Operating Partnership to distribute all, or such portion as the Company may in its discretion determine, of its available cash in the manner provided in the Operating Partnership's partnership agreement. The Company receives proceeds from equity issuances from time to time, but is required by the Operating Partnership's partnership agreement to contribute the proceeds from its equity issuances to the Operating Partnership in exchange for partnership units of the Operating Partnership.

We are a well-known seasoned issuer with a shelf registration which expires in February 2024 that allows the Company to register various unspecified classes of equity securities and the Operating Partnership to register various unspecified classes of debt securities. We expect to file a new joint shelf registration statement on Form S-3 prior to the expiration of the current registration statement. As circumstances warrant, the Company may issue equity from time to time on an opportunistic basis, dependent upon market conditions and available pricing. The Operating Partnership may use the proceeds to repay debt, including borrowings under its lines of credit, develop new or existing properties, make acquisitions of properties or portfolios of properties, invest in existing or newly created joint ventures, or for general corporate purposes.

The liquidity of the Company is dependent on the Operating Partnership's ability to make sufficient distributions to the Company. The Operating Partnership is a party to loan agreements with various bank lenders that require the Operating Partnership to comply with various financial and other covenants before it may make distributions to the Company. The Company also guarantees some of the Operating Partnership's debt. If the Operating Partnership fails to fulfill its debt requirements, which trigger the Company's guarantee obligations, then the Company may be required to fulfill its cash payment commitments under such guarantees. However, the Company's only material asset is its investment in the Operating Partnership.

The Company believes the Operating Partnership's sources of working capital, specifically its cash flow from operations, and borrowings available under its unsecured credit facilities, are adequate for it to make its distribution payments to the Company and, in turn, for the Company to make its dividend payments to its shareholders and to finance its continued operations, investment and growth strategy and additional expenses we expect to incur. However, there can be no assurance that the Operating Partnership's sources of capital will continue to be available at all or in amounts sufficient to meet its needs, including its ability to make distribution payments to the Company. The unavailability of capital could adversely affect the Operating Partnership's ability to pay its distributions to the Company, which will in turn, adversely affect the Company's ability to pay cash dividends to its shareholders.

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We operate in a manner intended to enable us to qualify as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code, or the Code. For the Company to maintain its qualification as a REIT, it must pay dividends to its shareholders aggregating annually at least 90% of its taxable income. While historically the Company has satisfied this distribution requirement by making cash distributions to its shareholders, it may choose to satisfy this requirement by making distributions of cash or other property, including, in limited circumstances, the Company's own shares.

For tax reporting purposes, we distributed approximately $83.1 million during 2022. If in any taxable year the Company were to fail to qualify as a REIT and certain statutory relief provisions were not applicable, we would not be allowed a deduction for distributions to shareholders in computing taxable income and would be subject to U.S. federal income tax (including any applicable alternative minimum tax for tax years prior to 2018) on our taxable income at the regular corporate rate.

As a result of this distribution requirement, the Operating Partnership cannot rely on retained earnings to fund its on-going operations to the same extent that other companies whose parent companies are not real estate investment trusts can. The Company may need to continue to raise capital in the equity markets to fund the Operating Partnership's working capital needs, as well as potential developments of new or existing properties, acquisitions or investments in existing or newly created joint ventures.

The Company currently consolidates the Operating Partnership because it has (1) the power to direct the activities of the Operating Partnership that most significantly impact the Operating Partnership’s economic performance and (2) the obligation to absorb losses and the right to receive the residual returns of the Operating Partnership that could be potentially significant. The Company does not have significant assets other than its investment in the Operating Partnership. Therefore, the assets and liabilities and the revenues and expenses of the Company and the Operating Partnership are the same on their respective financial statements, except for immaterial differences related to cash, other assets and accrued liabilities that arise from public company expenses paid by the Company. However, all debt is held directly or indirectly at the Operating Partnership level, and the Company has guaranteed some of the Operating Partnership's unsecured debt as discussed below. Because the Company consolidates the Operating Partnership, the section entitled "Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Operating Partnership" should be read in conjunction with this section to understand the liquidity and capital resources of the Company on a consolidated basis and how the Company is operated as a whole.

Under our at-the-market stock offering (“ATM Offering”) program, which commenced in February 2021, we may offer and sell our common shares, $0.01 par value per share (“Common Shares”), having an aggregate gross sales price of up to $250.0 million (the “Shares”). We may sell the Shares in amounts and at times to be determined by us but we have no obligation to sell any of the Shares. Actual sales, if any, will depend on a variety of factors to be determined by us from time to time, including, among other things, market conditions, the trading price of the Common Shares, capital needs and determinations by us of the appropriate sources of its funding. We currently intend to use the net proceeds from any sale of shares pursuant to the ATM Offering for working capital and general corporate purposes. As of December 31, 2022, we had approximately $60.1 million remaining available for sale under our ATM Offering program.

The following table sets forth information regarding settlements under our ATM Offering program:

202220212020
Number of common shares settled during the period10,009,263
Average price per share$$18.97$
Aggregate gross proceeds (in thousands)$$189,868$
Aggregate net proceeds after commissions and fees (in thousands)$$186,969$

In May 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $80.0 million of the Company’s outstanding shares through May 31, 2023. Repurchases may be made from time to time through open market, privately-negotiated, structured or derivative transactions (including accelerated share repurchase transactions), or other methods of acquiring shares. The Company intends to structure open market purchases to occur within pricing and volume requirements of Rule 10b-18. The Company may, from time to time, enter into Rule 10b5-1 plans to facilitate the repurchase of its shares under this authorization. The Company did not repurchase any shares during the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020. The remaining amount authorized to be repurchased under the program as of December 31, 2022 was approximately $80.0 million.

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In January 2023, the Company's Board of Directors declared a $0.22 cash dividend per common share payable on February 15, 2023 to each shareholder of record on January 31, 2023, and a $0.22 cash distribution per Operating Partnership unit to the Operating Partnership's unitholders.

Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Operating Partnership

In this “Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Operating Partnership” section, the terms “we”, “our” and “us” refer to the Operating Partnership or the Operating Partnership and the Company together, as the text requires.

Summary of Our Major Sources and Uses of Cash and Cash Equivalents

General Overview

Property rental income represents our primary source to pay property operating expenses, debt service, capital expenditures and distributions, excluding non-recurring capital expenditures and acquisitions. To the extent that our cash flow from operating activities is insufficient to cover such non-recurring capital expenditures and acquisitions, we finance such activities from borrowings under our unsecured lines of credit or from the proceeds from the Operating Partnership’s debt offerings and the Company’s equity offerings.

We believe we achieve a strong and flexible financial position by attempting to: (1) maintain a conservative leverage position relative to our portfolio when pursuing new development, expansion and acquisition opportunities, (2) extend and sequence debt maturities, (3) manage our interest rate risk through an appropriate mix of fixed and variable rate debt and interest rate hedging strategies, (4) maintain access to liquidity by using our lines of credit in a conservative manner and (5) preserve internally generated sources of capital by maintaining a conservative distribution payout ratio. We manage our capital structure to reflect a long-term investment approach and utilize multiple sources of capital to meet our requirements, including without limitation, cash on hand, retained free cash flow and debt and equity issuances.

Capital Expenditures

The following table details our capital expenditures for consolidated outlet centers for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively (in thousands):

20222021Change
Capital expenditures analysis:
New outlet center developments and expansions (1)$39,967$2,441$37,526
Renovations369761(392)
Second generation tenant allowances (2)9,3363,0206,316
Other capital expenditures (3)39,13730,9178,220
88,80937,13951,670
Conversion from accrual to cash basis(11,499)8,047(19,546)
Additions to rental property-cash basis$77,310$45,186$32,124

(1)New outlet center developments and expansions in the 2022 period primarily due to development costs at our site in Nashville, TN. The 2021 period included a land acquisition at our Westgate outlet center.

(2)In the 2022 and 2021 periods, second generation tenant allowances are presented net of $1.5 million and $3.3 million tenant allowance reversals respectively, which were the result of a lease modifications.

(3)The increase in other capital expenditures in 2022 was primarily related to our ongoing solar initiatives. Other capital expenditures includes capital expenditures related to recurring and value-enhancing capital activities.

We expect total capital expenditures for 2023 to be approximately $210 million as compared to capital expenditures of $77.3 million in 2022 driven primarily by approximately $110 million of anticipated development costs to complete our site in Nashville, Tennessee. We expect to maintain sufficient liquidity to fund these capital expenditures.

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Potential Future Developments, Acquisitions and Dispositions

As of the date of this filing, we are not in the pre-development period for any potential new developments. We may use joint venture arrangements to develop potential sites. We expect to maintain sufficient liquidity to fund existing capital expenditures, including completion of our Nashville, Tennessee asset.

In the case of projects to be wholly-owned by us, we expect to fund these projects with cash on hand, borrowings under our unsecured lines of credit and cash flows from operations, but may also fund them with capital from additional public debt and equity offerings. For projects to be developed through joint venture arrangements, we may use collateralized construction loans to fund a portion of the project, with our share of the equity requirements funded from sources described above.

We intend to continue to grow our portfolio by developing, expanding or acquiring additional retail real estate assets. Future retail real estate assets may be wholly-owned by us, owned through joint ventures or partnership arrangements, or through management agreements. However, you should note that any developments or expansions that we, or a joint venture that we have an ownership interest in, have planned or anticipated may not be started or completed as scheduled, or may not result in accretive net income or funds from operations ("FFO"). See the section "Non-GAAP Supplemental Earnings Measures" - "Funds From Operations" below for further discussion of FFO. In addition, we regularly evaluate acquisition or disposition proposals and engage from time to time in negotiations for acquisitions or dispositions of properties. We may also enter into letters of intent for the purchase or sale of properties. Any prospective acquisition or disposition that is being evaluated or which is subject to a letter of intent may not be consummated, or if consummated, may not result in an increase in earnings or liquidity.

Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures

From time to time, we form joint venture arrangements to develop or acquire outlet centers. As of December 31, 2022, we have partial ownership interests in six unconsolidated outlet centers totaling approximately 2.1 million square feet, including two outlet centers in Canada. See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for details of our individual joint ventures, including, but not limited to, carrying values of our investments, fees we receive for services provided to the joint ventures, recent development and financing transactions and condensed combined summary financial information.

We may elect to fund cash needs of a joint venture through equity contributions (generally on a basis proportionate to our ownership interests), advances or partner loans, although such funding is not typically required contractually or otherwise. We separately report investments in joint ventures for which accumulated distributions have exceeded investments in, and our share of net income or loss of, the joint ventures within other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets because we are committed and intend to provide further financial support to these joint ventures. We believe our joint ventures will be able to fund their operating and capital needs during 2023 based on their sources of working capital, specifically cash flow from operations, access to contributions from partners, and ability to refinance all or portion of their debt obligations, including the ability to exercise upcoming extensions of near term maturities.

Our joint ventures are typically encumbered by a mortgage on the joint venture property. We provide guarantees to lenders for our joint ventures which include standard non-recourse carve out indemnifications for losses arising from items such as but not limited to fraud, physical waste, payment of taxes, environmental indemnities, misapplication of insurance proceeds or security deposits and failure to maintain required insurance. A default by a joint venture under its debt obligations may expose us to liability under the guaranty. For construction and mortgage loans, we may include a guaranty of completion as well as a principal guaranty ranging from 5% to 15.5% of principal. The principal guarantees include terms for release based upon satisfactory completion of construction and performance targets including occupancy thresholds and minimum debt service coverage tests. Our joint ventures may contain make whole provisions in the event that demands are made on any existing guarantees.

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Our joint ventures are generally subject to buy-sell provisions which are customary for joint venture agreements in the real estate industry. Either partner may initiate these provisions (subject to any applicable lock up period), which could result in either the sale of our interest or the use of available cash or additional borrowings to acquire the other party's interest. Under these provisions, one partner sets a price for the property, then the other partner has the option to either (1) purchase their partner's interest based on that price or (2) sell its interest to the other partner based on that price. Since the partner other than the partner who triggers the provision has the option to be the buyer or seller, we do not consider this arrangement to be a mandatory redeemable obligation.

Future Debt Obligations

As described further in Note 8 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements, as of December 31, 2022, scheduled maturities and principal amortization of our existing debt for 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027 are $4.8 million, $5.1 million, $1.5 million, $407.4 million and $625.0 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2022, scheduled maturities after 2027 aggregate to $400.0 million.

Future Interest Payments

We are obligated to make periodic interest payments at fixed and variable rates, depending on the terms of the applicable debt agreements. Based on applicable interest rates, forward curve estimates, and scheduled debt maturities as of December 31, 2022, these interest obligations total approximately $253.4 million and range from approximately $18.4 million to $53.2 million on an annual basis over the next five years.

Operating Lease Obligations

As described further in Note 20 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements, as of December 31, 2022, we had a total of $238.3 million of minimum operating lease obligations. These minimum lease payments range from approximately $5.7 million to $5.9 million on an annual basis over the next five years.

Other Contractual Obligations

Other contractual obligations totaled $7.4 million as of December 31, 2022. These obligations range from approximately $1.3 million to $1.5 million on an annual basis over the next five years.

Cash Flows

The following table sets forth our changes in cash flows from 2022 and 2021 (in thousands):

20222021Change
Net cash provided by operating activities$213,950$217,697$(3,747)
Net cash used in investing activities(98,817)(22,739)(76,078)
Net cash used in financing activities(64,163)(118,379)54,216
Effect of foreign currency rate changes on cash and equivalents(111)(177)66
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents$50,859$76,402$(25,543)

Operating Activities

The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to changes in working capital, offset by an increase in rental revenues primarily due to an increase in occupancy rates and increase in rental rates,

Investing Activities

The primary cause for the increase in net cash used in investing activities was due to the purchase of land at our new center in Nashville, Tennessee, paired with construction costs related to increased additions to rental properties during 2022 and increase in short-term investments. The 2021 period included net proceeds of approximately $8.1 million received from the sale of our Jeffersonville outlet center, while the 2022 period included lower distributions in excess of cumulative earnings from unconsolidated joint ventures and net proceeds of approximately $12.4 million related to the sale of the property in Blowing Rock, North Carolina.

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Financing Activities

The primary cause for the decrease in net cash used in financing activities was the increase in the term loan borrowing capacity and the Southaven mortgage increased capacity, in addition to the early redemption in 2021 of $250.0 million of our 3.875% senior notes due December 2023 and $250.0 million of our 3.75% senior notes due 2024, including make whole premiums of $44.9 million. In addition, in March 2021 and June 2021, we paid down a total of $50.0 million of borrowings under our unsecured term loan with cash on hand. This was offset by higher dividend payments in 2022 compared to 2021.

Financing Arrangements

See Notes 7 and 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, for details of our current outstanding debt, financing transactions that have occurred over the past three years and debt maturities. As of December 31, 2022, unsecured borrowings represented 95% of our outstanding debt and 92% of the gross book value of our real estate portfolio was unencumbered. As of December 31, 2022, 5% of our outstanding debt, excluding variable rate debt with interest rate protection agreements in place, had variable interest rates and therefore was subject to market fluctuations.

We intend to retain the ability to raise additional capital, including public debt or equity, to pursue attractive investment opportunities that may arise and to otherwise act in a manner that we believe to be in the best interests of our shareholders and unitholders. The Company and Operating Partnership are well-known seasoned issuers with a joint shelf registration statement on Form S-3, expiring in February 2024, that allows us to register unspecified amounts of different classes of securities. To generate capital to reinvest into other attractive investment opportunities, we may also consider the use of additional operational and developmental joint ventures, property management opportunities, the sale or lease of outparcels on our existing properties and the sale of certain properties that do not meet our long-term investment criteria. Based on cash provided by operations, existing lines of credit, ongoing relationships with certain financial institutions and our ability to sell debt or issue equity subject to market conditions, we believe that we have access to the necessary financing to fund the planned capital expenditures for at least the next twelve months.

We anticipate that adequate cash will be available to fund our operating and administrative expenses, regular debt service obligations, and the payment of dividends in accordance with REIT requirements in both the short and long-term. Although we receive most of our rental payments on a monthly basis, distributions to shareholders and unitholders are typically made quarterly and interest payments on the senior, unsecured notes are made semi-annually. Amounts accumulated for such payments will be used in the interim to reduce the outstanding borrowings under our existing unsecured lines of credit or invested in short-term money market or other suitable instruments.

As of December 31, 2022, our total liquidity was approximately $784.6 million, including $264.6 million of cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments on our balance sheet and the full undrawn capacity under our $520 million unsecured lines of credit.

We believe our current balance sheet position is financially sound; however, due to the economic uncertainty caused by the current macroeconomic environment, including rising interest rates and inflation, and the inherent uncertainty and unpredictability of the capital and credit markets, we can give no assurance that affordable access to capital will exist between now and when our next significant debt matures, which is our senior notes due September 2026.

Equity Offerings under the ATM Offering Program

In February 2021, the Company established the ATM Offering program whereby it may offer and sell the Company's common shares having an aggregate gross sales price of up to $250.0 million. During 2021, under this program, the Company sold 10.0 million shares at a weighted average price of $18.97 per share, generating net proceeds of $187.1 million and leaving a remaining authorization of $60.1 million. The proceeds were contributed to the Operating Partnership and then used primarily to reduce indebtedness as described in the sections immediately below. During 2022, the Company did not sell any shares under the ATM Offering program.

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Redemption of the 2023 and 2024 Senior Notes and public offering of aggregate $400.0 Million Unsecured Senior Notes due 2031

In April 2021, we completed a partial redemption of $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of our $250.0 million 3.875% senior notes due December 2023, for $163.0 million in cash, which includes a make-whole premium of $13.0 million and the write-off of approximately $1.0 million of debt discount and debt origination costs. The make-whole premium and the write-off of debt discount and debt origination costs was recorded as a loss on early extinguishment of debt within the consolidated statements of operations. Subsequent to this redemption, $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of the notes remained outstanding, until the redemption in August 2021, described below.

In August 2021, we completed a public offering of $400.0 million in senior notes due 2031. The notes were priced at 98.552% of the principal amount to yield 2.917% to maturity. The notes pay interest semi-annually at a rate of 2.750% per annum and mature on September 1, 2031. The aggregate net proceeds from the offering, after deducting the underwriting discount and offering expenses, were approximately $390.7 million. We used the net proceeds from the sale of the notes to redeem all remaining 3.875% senior notes due 2023, $100.0 million in aggregate principal amount outstanding, and all 3.750% senior notes due 2024, $250.0 million in aggregate principal outstanding. The redemptions occurred in September 2021 and included a make-whole premium of $31.9 million and the write-off of approximately $1.9 million of debt discount and debt origination costs. The make-whole premium and the write-off of debt discount and debt origination costs was recorded as a loss on early extinguishment of debt within the consolidated statements of operations. The remaining proceeds were used for general corporate purposes.

Unsecured term loan

In March 2021 and June 2021, we paid down a total of $50.0 million of borrowings under our $350.0 million unsecured term loan with cash on hand, reducing the balance outstanding to $300.0 million as of December 31, 2021. In October 2022, we amended and restated our unsecured term loan. The outstanding balance was increased from $300.0 million to $325.0 million and the maturity was extended to January 2027 plus a one-year extension option. The interest rate changed from LIBOR + 1.25% to Adjusted SOFR + 1.20% based on our current credit rating. The amendment also incorporates a sustainability metric, reducing the applicable grid-based interest rate spread by one basis point annually, subject to meeting certain thresholds. The outstanding balance as of December 31, 2022 was $325.0 million.

Unsecured Lines of Credit Amendments and Extension

In October 2022 we amended the debt agreements for our unsecured lines of credit to change the interest rate index from LIBOR to Adjusted SOFR. All other terms remained unchanged.

Other Financing Activity

In October 2021, the joint venture that owns the Southaven, Mississippi outlet center exercised its option to extend the maturity of the Southaven, Mississippi mortgage to April 2023 and paid down the principal balance by $11.3 million to $40.1 million. The outlet center is consolidated for financial reporting purposes and we funded the entire $11.3 million. Additionally, in October 2022, the Southaven, Mississippi joint venture amended and restated its secured mortgage, increasing the outstanding balance to $51.7 million from $40.1 million, extending maturity to October 2026 plus a one year extension option, from April 2023, with an interest rate of Adjusted SOFR plus 200 basis points.

During 2021, we completed the principal payments of certain mortgage notes secured by the Atlantic City property with stated interest rates that ranged from 5.14% to 6.27% and which were scheduled to mature in 2021. The effective interest rate for the remaining notes remains 5.05% as established upon acquisition. The stated rates for the remaining secured notes ranged from 6.44% to 7.65% with maturity dates between December 2024 and December 2026.

The Operating Partnership’s debt agreements require the maintenance of certain ratios, including debt service coverage and leverage, and limit the payment of dividends such that dividends and distributions will not exceed funds from operations, as defined in the agreements, for the prior fiscal year on an annual basis or 95% on a cumulative basis.

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Debt Covenants

We have historically been, and at December 31, 2022 are, in compliance with all of our debt covenants. Our continued compliance with these covenants depends on many factors and could be impacted by current or future economic conditions. Failure to comply with these covenants would result in a default which, if we were unable to cure or obtain a waiver from the lenders, could accelerate the repayment obligations. Further, in the event of default, the Company may be restricted from paying dividends to its shareholders in excess of dividends required to maintain its REIT qualification. Accordingly, an event of default could have a material and adverse impact on us. As a result, we have considered our short-term (one year or less from the date of filing these financial statements) liquidity needs and the adequacy of our estimated cash flows from operating activities and other financing sources to meet these needs. These other sources include but are not limited to: existing cash, ongoing relationships with certain financial institutions, our ability to sell debt or issue equity subject to market conditions and proceeds from the potential sale of non-core assets. We believe that we have access to the necessary financing to fund our short-term liquidity needs.

As of December 31, 2022, we were in compliance with all financial and non-financial covenants related to our debt obligations.

Senior unsecured notes financial covenantsRequiredActual
Total consolidated debt to adjusted total assets60%40%
Total secured debt to adjusted total assets40%2%
Total unencumbered assets to unsecured debt150%240%
Consolidated Income Available for Debt Service to Annual Debt Service Charge1.5 x5.7x
Lines of credit and term loanRequiredActual
Total Liabilities to Total Adjusted Asset Value60%40%
Secured Indebtedness to Adjusted Unencumbered Asset Value35%5%
EBITDA to Fixed Charges1.5 x4.6
Total Unsecured Indebtedness to Adjusted Unencumbered Asset Value60%35%
Unencumbered Interest Coverage Ratio1.5 x5.6

Debt of unconsolidated joint ventures

The following table details information regarding the outstanding debt of the unconsolidated joint ventures and guarantees of such debt provided by us as of December 31, 2022 (dollars in millions):

Joint VentureTotal Joint Venture DebtMaturity DateInterest RatePercent Guaranteed by the Operating PartnershipMaximum Guaranteed Amount by the Company
Charlotte$100.0July 20284.27%%$
Columbus71.0October 20326.25%%
Galveston/Houston64.5July 2023LIBOR + 1.85%15.5%10.0
National Harbor95.0January 20304.63%%
Debt origination costs(1.5)
$329.0$10.0

In September 2022, the joint venture that owns the Columbus, Ohio outlet center completed the refinance of its existing $71.0 million mortgage, which had an interest rate of LIBOR + 1.85% and a maturity date of November 2022. The refinanced mortgage remained $71.0 million but became a non-recourse loan with a maturity date in October 2032 and a fixed interest rate of 6.25%.

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Critical Accounting Estimates

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and the Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and operating results require the Company’s management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts reported. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from these estimates, and such differences may be material. Management believes the Company’s critical accounting estimates are those related to impairment of long-lived assets, impairment of investments, revenue recognition and collectibility of operating lease receivables. Management considers these estimates critical because they are both important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and operating results, and they require management to make judgments and estimates about inherently uncertain matters. The Company’s senior management has reviewed these critical accounting estimates and related disclosures with the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors.

Evaluation of Impairment of long-lived assets

Rental property held and used by us is reviewed for impairment in the event that facts and circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. In such an event, we compare the estimated future undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset to the asset's carrying amount, and if less than such carrying amount, recognize an impairment loss in an amount by which the carrying amount exceeds its fair value. The cash flow estimates used both for determining recoverability and estimating fair value are inherently judgmental and reflect current and projected trends in rental, occupancy, capitalization and discount rates, and estimated holding periods for the applicable assets. Impairment analyses are based on our current plans, intended holding periods and available market information at the time the analyses are prepared. If our estimates of the projected future cash flows change based on uncertain market conditions or holding periods, our evaluation of impairment losses may be different and such differences could be material to our consolidated financial statements. We have not materially changed the assumptions used in the analysis during the year ended December 31, 2022, and no impairments were identified.

One of our outlet centers has an estimated fair value significantly less than its recorded carrying value of approximately $113.0 million. However, based on our current plan with respect to that outlet center, we believe that its carrying amount is recoverable and therefore no impairment charge was recorded. Accordingly, we will continue to monitor circumstances and events in future periods that could affect inputs such as the expected holding period, operating cash flow forecasts and capitalization rates, utilized to determine whether an impairment charge is necessary. As these inputs are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that may alter our assumptions, the future cash flows estimated by management in its impairment analysis may not be achieved, and actual losses or impairment may be realized in the future. If in the future we reduce our estimate of cash flow projections, we may need to impair some of these assets. We have not materially changed the assumptions used in the analysis during the year ended December 31, 2022, and we have not taken any impairments of our assets during 2022.

Evaluation of Impairment of investments

Our estimates of value for each joint venture investment are based on a number of assumptions that are subject to economic and market uncertainties including, among others, estimated hold period, terminal capitalization rates, demand for space, competition for tenants, changes in market rental rates and operating costs of the property. These above factors are considered in the estimation process and are subject to significant management judgment, difficult to predict and contingent on future events that may alter our assumptions and the values estimated by us in our impairment analysis may not be realized.

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Revenue recognition and collectibility of operating lease receivables

We, as a lessor, retain substantially all of the risks and benefits of ownership of our outlet centers and account for our leases as operating leases. We accrue fixed lease income on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases, when we believe substantially all lease income, including the related straight-line rent receivable, is probable of collection. Our assessment of collectability requires the exercise of considerable judgment and incorporates available operational performance measures such as sales and the aging of billed amounts as well as other publicly available information with respect to our tenant’s financial condition, liquidity and capital resources, including declines in such conditions due to, or amplified by, the COVID-19 pandemic. When a tenant seeks to reorganize its operations through bankruptcy proceedings, we assess the collectability of receivable balances including, among other things, the timing of a tenant’s bankruptcy filing and our expectations of the assumption by the tenant in bankruptcy proceeding of leases at the Company’s properties on substantially similar terms. In the event that we determine accrued receivables are not probable of collection, lease income will be recorded on a cash basis, with the corresponding tenant receivable and straight-line rent receivable charged as a direct write-off against lease income in the period of the change in our collectability determination.

Our financial results for 2020 were materially adversely impacted by COVID-19. During the year ended December 31, 2020, as a direct result of the pandemic, bankruptcies and restructurings, the Company's earnings were negatively impacted by approximately $47.3 million due to (1) write-offs related to bankruptcies and other uncollectible accounts due to financial weakness, (2) one-time concessions in exchange for landlord-favorable amendments to lease structure, (3) reserves for a portion of deferred and under negotiation billings that we expect to become uncollectible in future periods and (4) and write-offs of straight-line rents associated with the bankruptcies and uncollectible accounts. During 2022, we had reversals of revenue reserves of approximately $4.1 million, compared to $1.2 million of net reserves recorded in 2021.

During 2021 and 2022, our business and financial results improved, and metrics such as average occupancy rates, traffic to our centers, sales reported by our tenants, and collections of rental revenues returned to near, at, or in some cases above, pre-pandemic levels. The extent of future tenant requests for rent relief and the impact on our results of operations and cash flows is uncertain and cannot be predicted at this time. If store closures were to occur again in our domestic markets, this could have a material adverse impact on our financial position and results of operations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements for information on recently adopted accounting standards and new accounting pronouncements issued.

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Non-GAAP Supplemental Measures

Funds From Operations

Funds From Operations (“FFO”) is a widely used measure of the operating performance for real estate companies that supplements net income (loss) determined in accordance with GAAP. We determine FFO based on the definition set forth by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“Nareit”), of which we are a member. In December 2018, Nareit issued “Nareit Funds From Operations White Paper - 2018 Restatement” which clarifies, where necessary, existing guidance and consolidates alerts and policy bulletins into a single document for ease of use. 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.

FFO is intended to exclude historical cost depreciation of real estate as required by GAAP which assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes ratably over time. Historically, however, real estate values have risen or fallen with market conditions. Because FFO excludes depreciation and amortization of real estate assets, gains and losses from property dispositions and extraordinary items, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, reflects the impact to operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, operating costs, development activities and interest costs, providing perspective not immediately apparent from net income (loss).

We present FFO because we consider it an important supplemental measure of our operating performance. In addition, a portion of cash bonus compensation to certain members of management is based on our FFO or Core FFO, which is described in the section below. We believe it is useful for investors to have enhanced transparency into how we evaluate our performance and that of our management. In addition, FFO is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of REITs, many of which present FFO when reporting their results. FFO is also widely used by us and others in our industry to evaluate and price potential acquisition candidates. We believe that FFO payout ratio, which represents regular distributions to common shareholders and unit holders of the Operating Partnership expressed as a percentage of FFO, is useful to investors because it facilitates the comparison of dividend coverage between REITs. Nareit has encouraged its member companies to report their FFO as a supplemental, industry-wide standard measure of REIT operating performance.

FFO has significant limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are:

•FFO does not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;

•FFO does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;

•Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and FFO does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements; and

•Other companies in our industry may calculate FFO differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.

Because of these limitations, FFO should not be considered as a measure of discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business or our dividend paying capacity. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using FFO only as a supplemental measure.

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Core Funds From Operations

We present Core FFO (formerly referred to as AFFO) as a supplemental measure of our performance. We define Core FFO as FFO further adjusted to eliminate the impact of certain items that we do not consider indicative of our ongoing operating performance. These further adjustments are itemized in the table below, if applicable. You are encouraged to evaluate these adjustments and the reasons we consider them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating Core FFO you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in this presentation. Our presentation of Core FFO should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.

We present Core FFO because we believe it assists investors and analysts in comparing our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. In addition, we believe it is useful for investors to have enhanced transparency into how we evaluate management’s performance and the effectiveness of our business strategies. We use Core FFO when certain material, unplanned transactions occur as a factor in evaluating management’s performance and to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies, and may use Core FFO when determining incentive compensation.

Core FFO has limitations as an analytical tool. Some of these limitations are:

•Core FFO does not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;

•Core FFO does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;

•Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and Core FFO does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements;

•Core FFO does not reflect the impact of certain cash charges resulting from matters we consider not to be indicative of our ongoing operations; and

•Other companies in our industry may calculate Core FFO differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.

Because of these limitations, Core FFO should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Core FFO only as a supplemental measure.

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Below is a reconciliation of net income to FFO and Core FFO available to common shareholders (in thousands, except per share amounts):

20222021
Net income$85,831$9,558
Adjusted for:
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets - consolidated109,513107,698
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets - unconsolidated joint ventures11,01811,618
Impairment charges - consolidated (1)6,989
Loss on sale of joint venture property, including foreign currency effect (2)3,704
Gain on sale of assets(3,156)
FFO203,206139,567
Allocation of earnings to participating securities(1,683)(1,453)
FFO available to common shareholders (3)$201,523$138,114
As further adjusted for:
Compensation related to voluntary retirement plan and other executive officer severance and retirement (4)2,4473,579
Casualty gain(969)
Gain on sale of non-real estate asset (6)(2,418)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (5)22247,860
Impact of above adjustments to the allocation of earnings to participating securities(2)(224)
Core FFO available to common shareholders (3)$201,772$188,360
FFO available to common shareholders per share - diluted (3)$1.83$1.29
Core FFO available to common shareholders per share - diluted (3)$1.83$1.76
Weighted Average Shares:
Basic weighted average common shares103,687100,418
Effect of notional units1,240809
Effect of outstanding options and restricted common shares709752
Diluted weighted average common shares (for earnings per share computations)105,636101,979
Exchangeable operating partnership units4,7594,790
Diluted weighted average common shares (for FFO and Core FFO per share computations) (3)110,395106,769

(1)The 2021 amount includes $563,000 of impairment loss attributable to the right-of-use asset associated with the ground lease at the Mashantucket (Foxwoods), Connecticut outlet center.

(2)Includes a $3.6 million charge related to the foreign currency effect of the sale of the Saint-Sauveur, Quebec property by the RioCan joint venture in March 2021.

(3)Assumes the Class A common limited partnership units of the Operating Partnership held by the noncontrolling interests are exchanged for common shares of the Company. Each Class A common limited partnership unit is exchangeable for one of the Company's common shares, subject to certain limitations to preserve the Company's REIT status.

(4)The 2021 amount includes compensation cost related to a voluntary retirement plan offer which required eligible participants to give notice of acceptance by December 1, 2020 for an effective retirement date of March 31, 2021. The 2021 and 2022 amounts include executive officer severance costs incurred during those years.

(5)In April 2021, the Company completed a partial redemption of $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of its $250.0 million 3.875% senior notes due December 2023 for $163.0 million in cash. In September 2021, the Company completed a redemption of the remaining senior notes due 2023, $100.0 million in aggregate principal amount outstanding, and all of its 3.750% senior notes due 2024, $250.0 million in aggregate principal outstanding, for $381.9 million in cash. The loss on extinguishment of debt for 2021 includes make-whole premiums of $44.9 million for both of these redemptions. In October 2022, the Company refinanced its Term Loan to add $25.0 million of borrowing capacity and extend the maturity to January 2027 plus a one-year extension option as well as change the interest rate from LIBOR + 1.25% to Adjusted SOFR + 1.20%.

(6)Represents gain on sale of the corporate aircraft.

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Portfolio Net Operating Income and Same Center NOI

We present portfolio net operating income (“Portfolio NOI”) and same center net operating income (“Same Center NOI”) as supplemental measures of our operating performance. Portfolio NOI represents our property level net operating income which is defined as total operating revenues less property operating expenses and excludes termination fees and non-cash adjustments including straight-line rent, net above and below market rent amortization, impairment charges, loss on early extinguishment of debt, and gains or losses on the sale of assets recognized during the periods presented. We define Same Center NOI as Portfolio NOI for the properties that were operational for the entire portion of both comparable reporting periods and which were not acquired, or subject to a material expansion or non-recurring event, such as a natural disaster, during the comparable reporting periods.

We believe Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI are non-GAAP metrics used by industry analysts, investors and management to measure the operating performance of our properties because they provide performance measures directly related to the revenues and expenses involved in owning and operating real estate assets and provide a perspective not immediately apparent from net income (loss), FFO or Core FFO. Because Same Center NOI excludes properties developed, redeveloped, acquired and sold; as well as non-cash adjustments, gains or losses on the sale of outparcels and termination rents; it highlights operating trends such as occupancy levels, rental rates and operating costs on properties that were operational for both comparable periods. Other REITs may use different methodologies for calculating Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI, and accordingly, our Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI may not be comparable to other REITs.

Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI should not be considered alternatives to net income (loss) or as an indicator of our financial performance since they do not reflect the entire operations of our portfolio, nor do they reflect the impact of general and administrative expenses, acquisition-related expenses, interest expense, depreciation and amortization costs, other non-property income and losses, the level of capital expenditures and leasing costs necessary to maintain the operating performance of our properties, or trends in development and construction activities which are significant economic costs and activities that could materially impact our results from operations. Because of these limitations, Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI should not be viewed in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI only as supplemental measures.

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Below is a reconciliation of net income to Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI for the consolidated portfolio (in thousands):

20222021
Net income$85,831$9,558
Adjusted to exclude:
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures(8,594)(8,904)
Interest expense46,96752,866
Gain on sale of assets(3,156)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (1)22247,860
Other (income) expense(6,029)1,595
Impairment charges6,989
Depreciation and amortization111,904110,008
Other non-property expenses312165
Corporate general and administrative expenses71,65766,023
Non-cash adjustments (2)3,1322,316
Lease termination fees(2,870)(2,225)
Portfolio NOI - Consolidated299,376286,251
Non-same center NOI - Consolidated(1,296)(2,794)
Same Center NOI - Consolidated (3)$298,080$283,457

(1)In April 2021, the Company completed a partial redemption of $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of its $250.0 million 3.875% senior notes due December 2023 for $163.0 million in cash. In September 2021, the Company completed a redemption of the remaining senior notes due 2023, $100.0 million in aggregate principal amount outstanding, and all of its 3.750% senior notes due 2024, $250.0 million in aggregate principal outstanding, for $381.9 million in cash. The loss on extinguishment of debt for 2021 includes make-whole premiums of $44.9 million for both of these redemptions. In October 2022, the Company refinanced its Term Loan to add $25.0 million of borrowing capacity and extend the maturity to January 2027 plus a one-year extension option as well as change the interest rate from LIBOR + 1.25% to Adjusted SOFR + 1.20%.

(2)Non-cash items include straight-line rent, above and below market rent amortization, straight-line rent expense on land leases and gains or losses on outparcel sales, as applicable.

(3)Sold outlet centers excluded from Same Center NOI Cash Basis:

Outlet centers sold:
JeffersonvilleJanuary 2021
Blowing RockDecember 2022

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Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre

We present Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) as adjusted for items described below (“Adjusted EBITDA”), EBITDA for Real Estate (“EBITDAre”) and Adjusted EBITDAre, all non-GAAP measures, as supplemental measures of our operating performance. Each of these measures is defined as follows:

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) computed in accordance with GAAP before net interest expense, income taxes (if applicable), depreciation and amortization, gains and losses on sale of operating properties, joint venture properties, outparcels and other assets, impairment write-downs of depreciated property and of investment in unconsolidated joint ventures caused by a decrease in value of depreciated property in the affiliate, compensation related to voluntary retirement plan and other executive officer severance, casualty gains and losses, gains and losses on early extinguishment of debt, net and other items that we do not consider indicative of the Company's ongoing operating performance.

We determine EBITDAre based on the definition set forth by Nareit, which is defined as net income (loss) computed in accordance with GAAP before net interest expense, income taxes (if applicable), depreciation and amortization, gains and losses on sale of operating properties, gains and losses on change of control and impairment write-downs of depreciated property and of investment in unconsolidated joint ventures caused by a decrease in value of depreciated property in the affiliate and after adjustments to reflect our share of the EBITDAre of unconsolidated joint ventures.

Adjusted EBITDAre is defined as EBITDAre excluding gains and losses on early extinguishment of debt, net, casualty gains and losses, compensation related to voluntary retirement plan and other executive officer severance, casualty gains and losses, gains and losses on sale of outparcels, and other items that that we do not consider indicative of the Company's ongoing operating performance.

We present Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre as we believe they are useful for investors, creditors and rating agencies as they provide additional performance measures that are independent of a Company’s existing capital structure to facilitate the evaluation and comparison of the Company’s operating performance to other REITs and provide a more consistent metric for comparing the operating performance of the Company’s real estate between periods.

Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre have significant limitations as analytical tools, including:

•They do not reflect our interest expense;

•They do not reflect gains or losses on sales of operating properties or impairment write-downs of depreciated property and of investment in unconsolidated joint ventures caused by a decrease in value of depreciated property in the affiliate;

•Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAre do not reflect gains and losses on extinguishment of debt and other items that may affect operations; and

•Other companies in our industry may calculate these measures differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.

Because of these limitations, Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre only as supplemental measures.

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Below is a reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands):

20222021
Net income$85,831$9,558
Adjusted to exclude:
Interest expense, net (6)43,37252,426
Income tax expense (7)138153
Depreciation and amortization111,904110,008
Impairment charges - consolidated (1)6,989
Loss on sale of joint venture property, including foreign currency effect (2)3,704
Gain on sale of assets(3,156)
Compensation related to voluntary retirement plan and other executive severance (3)2,4473,579
Gain on sale of non-real estate asset (5)(2,418)
Casualty gain(969)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (4)22247,860
Adjusted EBITDA$238,340$233,308

Below is a reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre (in thousands):

20222021
Net income$85,831$9,558
Adjusted to exclude:
Interest expense, net (6)43,37252,426
Income tax expense (7)138153
Depreciation and amortization111,904110,008
Impairment charges - consolidated (1)6,989
Loss on sale of joint venture property, including foreign currency effect (2)3,704
Gain on sale of assets(3,156)
Pro-rata share of interest expense - unconsolidated joint ventures7,0875,858
Pro-rata share of depreciation and amortization - unconsolidated joint ventures11,01811,618
EBITDAre$256,194$200,314
Compensation related to voluntary retirement plan and other executive severance (3)2,4473,579
Casualty gain(969)
Gain on sale of non-real estate asset (5)(2,418)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (4)22247,860
Adjusted EBITDAre$256,445$250,784

(1)The 2021 amount includes $563,000 of impairment loss attributable to the right-of-use asset associated with the ground lease at the Mashantucket (Foxwoods), Connecticut outlet center.

(2)Includes a $3.6 million charge related to the foreign currency effect of the sale of the Saint-Sauveur, Quebec property by the RioCan joint venture in March 2021.

(3)The 2021 amount includes compensation costs related to a voluntary retirement plan offer which required eligible participants to give notice of acceptance by December 1, 2020 for an effective retirement date of March 31, 2021. The 2021 and 2022 amounts include executive officer severance costs incurred during those years

(4)In October 2022, the Company refinanced its Term Loan to add $25.0 million of borrowing capacity and extended the maturity to January 2027 plus a one-year extension option as well as changed the interest rate from LIBOR + 1.25% to Adjusted SOFR + 1.20%. In April 2021, the Company completed a partial redemption of $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of its $250.0 million 3.875% senior notes due December 2023 for $163.0 million in cash. In September 2021, the Company completed a redemption of the remaining senior notes due 2023, $100.0 million in aggregate principal amount outstanding, and all of its 3.750% senior notes due 2024, $250.0 million in aggregate principal outstanding, for $381.9 million in cash. The loss on extinguishment of debt for 2021 includes make-whole premiums of $44.9 million for both of these redemptions.

(5)Represents gain on sale of the corporate aircraft.

(6)Includes interest expense less interest income, which is included in other income on our statement of operations. In 2022, we revised our presentation of interest expense to show this net of interest income. Prior period results have been revised to conform with the current period presentation.

(7)In 2022, income tax expense was added back in a separate line to arrive at EBITDA and EBITDAre. Prior period results have been revised to conform with the current period presentation.

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Economic Conditions and Outlook

We are closely monitoring the impact of supply chain and labor issues, inflationary pressures, rising interest rates and the overall macroeconomic environment on all aspects of our business and geographies, including how it will impact our tenants and business partners.

The majority of our leases contain provisions designed to mitigate the impact of inflation. Such provisions include clauses for the escalation of base rent and clauses enabling us to receive percentage rentals based on tenants’ gross sales (above predetermined levels) which generally increase as prices rise. A component of most leases includes a pro-rata share or escalating fixed contributions by the tenant for property operating expenses, including common area maintenance, real estate taxes, insurance and advertising and promotion, thereby reducing exposure to increases in costs and operating expenses resulting from inflation.

A portion of our rental revenues are derived from rents that directly depend on the sales volume of certain tenants. Accordingly, declines in these tenants’ sales would reduce the income produced by our properties. If the sales or profitability of our retail tenants decline sufficiently, whether due to a change in consumer preferences, health concerns, legislative changes that increase the cost of their operations or otherwise, such tenants may be unable to pay their existing rents as such rents would represent a higher percentage of their sales.

In addition, certain of our lease agreements include co-tenancy and/or sales-based provisions that may allow a tenant to pay reduced rent and/or terminate a lease prior to its natural expiration if we fail to maintain certain occupancy levels or retain specified named tenants, or if the tenant does not achieve certain specified sales targets. If our occupancy declines, certain outlet centers may fall below the minimum co-tenancy thresholds and could trigger many tenants' contractual ability to pay reduced rents, which in turn may negatively impact our results of operations. Our occupancy at our consolidated centers improved from 95% at the end of 2021 to 97% at the end of 2022.

Our outlet centers typically include well-known, national, branded companies. By maintaining a broad base of well-known tenants and a geographically diverse portfolio of properties located across the United States, we believe we reduce our operating and leasing risks. During the year ended December 31, 2022, no one tenant (including affiliates) accounted for more than 7% of our square feet or 6% of our rental revenues.

Due to the relatively short-term nature of our tenants’ leases, a significant portion of the leases in our portfolio come up for renewal each year. During 2023, approximately 1.7 million square feet, or 14% to the total portfolio including our share of unconsolidated joint ventures, will come up for renewal. For the total portfolio, including the Company’s pro rata share of unconsolidated joint ventures, as of January 31, 2023, we had lease renewals executed or in process for 41.0% of the space scheduled to expire during 2023 compared to 29.8% of the space scheduled to expire during 2022 that was executed or in process as of January 31, 2022. As of January 31, 2023, we had lease renewals executed or in process for approximately 79.2% of the space that came up for renewal in 2022.

The current challenging retail environment has impacted our business as our operations are subject to the operating results and operating decisions of our retail tenants. We continue to be encouraged by the stability of our sales trends which remain elevated above pre-pandemic levels. However, many retailers across the country are currently facing, or expect to face, potential impact of logistics and staffing issues, although there has been improvement in these areas in 2022. While we believe many of these retailers are proactively navigating this situation, the ultimate impact of inflation, labor and supply chain issues and overall macroeconomic environment is unknown.

We believe retail real estate will continue to be a profitable and fundamental distribution channel for many brands and retailers. While we continue to attract and retain additional tenants, if we were unable to successfully renew or re-lease a significant amount of this space on favorable economic terms or in a timely manner, the loss in rent and our Same Center NOI could be negatively impacted in future periods. Occupancy at our consolidated centers was 96.9% and 95.1% as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

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FY 2021 10-K MD&A

SEC filing source: 0000899715-22-000036.

Extracted structurally from real Item 7 body heading to real Item 7A/8 boundary. Confidence: high. Filing date: 2022-02-22. Report date: 2021-12-31.

ITEM 7.MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Cautionary Statements

Certain statements made in Item 1 - Business and this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations below are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995 and included this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies, beliefs and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words "believe", "expect", "intend", "anticipate", "estimate", "project", or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the expected impact of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic on our business, financial results and financial condition; our ability to raise additional capital, including via future issuances of equity and debt, and the use of proceeds from such issuances; our results of operations and financial condition; capital expenditure and working capital needs and the funding thereof; the repurchase of the Company's common shares, including the potential use of a 10b5-1 plan to facilitate repurchases; future dividend payments; the possibility of future asset impairments; potential developments, expansions, renovations, acquisitions or dispositions of outlet centers; compliance with debt covenants; renewal and re-lease of leased space; the outlook for the retail environment, potential bankruptcies, and other store closings; consumer shopping trends and preferences; the outcome of legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business; and real estate joint ventures. You should not rely on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could materially affect our actual results, performance or achievements.

Other important factors which may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: our inability to develop new outlet centers or expand existing outlet centers successfully; risks related to the economic performance and market value of our outlet centers; the relative illiquidity of real property investments; impairment charges affecting our properties; our dispositions of assets may not achieve anticipated results; competition for the acquisition and development of outlet centers, and our inability to complete outlet centers we have identified; environmental regulations affecting our business; risk associated with a possible terrorist activity or other acts or threats of violence, public health crises and threats to public safety; our dependence on rental income from real property; our dependence on the results of operations of our retailers; the fact certain of our lease agreements include co-tenancy and/or sales-based provisions that may allow a tenant to pay reduced rent and/or terminate a lease prior to its natural expiration; the fact that certain of our properties are subject to ownership interests held by third parties, whose interests may conflict with ours; risks related to uninsured losses; risks related to changes in consumer spending habits; investor and regulatory focus on environmental, sustainability and social initiatives; risks associated with our Canadian investments; risks associated with attracting and retaining key personnel; risks associated with debt financing; risk associated with our guarantees of debt for, or other support we may provide to, joint venture properties; the effectiveness of our interest rate hedging arrangements; uncertainty relating to the phasing out of LIBOR; risk associated with our interest rate hedging arrangements; risk associated to uncertainty related to determination of LIBOR; our potential failure to qualify as a REIT; our legal obligation to make distributions to our shareholders; legislative or regulatory actions that could adversely affect our shareholders; our dependence on distributions from the Operating Partnership to meet our financial obligations, including dividends; the risk of a cyber-attack or an act of cyber-terrorism.

We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements. The forward-looking statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are only predictions. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Because forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. The events and circumstances reflected in our forward-looking statements may not be achieved or occur and actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law, we do not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise. For a further discussion of the risks relating to our business, see “Item 1A-Risk Factors” in Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this report. Historical results and percentage relationships set forth in the consolidated statements of operations, including trends which might appear, are not necessarily indicative of future operations.

This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") is intended to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of our management regarding our financial condition and results of operations, liquidity and certain other factors that may affect our future results. Our MD&A is presented in the following sections:

•General Overview

•Leasing Activity

•COVID-19 Pandemic

•Results of Operations

•Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Company

•Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Operating Partnership

•Critical Accounting Estimates

•Recent Accounting Pronouncements

•Non-GAAP Supplemental Measures

•Economic Conditions and Outlook

General Overview

As of December 31, 2021, we had 30 consolidated outlet centers in 18 states totaling 11.5 million square feet. We also had 6 unconsolidated outlet centers totaling 2.1 million square feet, including 2 outlet centers in Canada. The table below details our acquisitions, new developments, expansions and dispositions of consolidated and unconsolidated outlet centers that significantly impacted our results of operations and liquidity from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021:

Consolidated Outlet CentersUnconsolidated Joint Venture Outlet Centers
Outlet CenterQuarter Acquired/Open/Disposed/DemolishedSquare Feet (in thousands)Number of Outlet CentersSquare Feet (in thousands)Number of Outlet Centers
As of December 31, 201812,923362,3718
Dispositions:
Nags HeadFirst Quarter(82)(1)
Ocean CityFirst Quarter(200)(1)
Park CityFirst Quarter(320)(1)
WilliamsburgFirst Quarter(276)(1)
BromontSecond Quarter(161)(1)
Other32
As of December 31, 201912,048322,2127
Dispositions:
TerrellThird Quarter(178)(1)
Other3
As of December 31, 202011,873312,2127
Dispositions:
JeffersonvilleFirst Quarter(412)(1)
Saint SauveurFirst Quarter(99)(1)
Other(8)
As of December 31, 202111,453302,1136

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Leasing Activity

In 2021, we revised our rent spread presentation from a commenced basis to executed basis and we are presenting it for comparable and non- comparable space. Comparable space excludes leases for space that was vacant for more than 12 months (non-comparable space). We believe that this presentation provides additional information and improves comparability to other retail REITs. Prior period results have been revised to conform with the current period presentation.

The following table provides information for our consolidated outlet centers related to leases for new stores that opened or renewals that were executed during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively:

Comparable Space for Executed Leases (1) (2) (3)
Leasing TransactionsSquare Feet (in 000s)NewInitial Rent(psf) (4)RentSpread% (5)Tenant Allowance (psf) (6)Average Initial Term (in years)
Total space
20212661,170$30.78(0.6)%$7.753.43
20202131,168$23.46(7.5)%$1.022.75
Comparable and Non-Comparable Space for Executed Leases (1) (2) (3)
Leasing TransactionsSquare Feet (in 000s)NewInitial Rent(psf) (4)Tenant Allowance (psf) (6)Average Initial Term (in years)
Total space
20213171,363$30.46$21.913.85
20202351,220$23.80$1.462.85

(1)For consolidated properties owned as of the period-end date. Represents leases for new stores or renewals that were executed during the respective calendar years and excludes license agreements, seasonal tenants and month-to-month leases.

(2)Comparable space excludes leases for space that was vacant for more than 12 months (non-comparable space).

(3)Leasing activity for commenced leases, or leases for new stores that opened or renewals that began during the respective trailing twelve months ended December 31, were as follows:

Leasing activity for commenced leases
Leasing TransactionsSquare Feet (in 000s)NewInitial Rent(psf) (4)RentSpread% (5)Tenant Allowance(psf) (6)Average Initial Term (in years)
Comparable Space(2)
Total space
20212801,378$26.76(2.4)%$4.223.35
20202541,404$25.01(12.2)%$16.564.41
Comparable and Non-comparable Space(2)
Total space
20213281,541$26.84$6.023.63
20202791,483$25.51$16.644.54

(4)Represents average initial cash rent (base rent and common area maintenance (“CAM”)).

(5)Represents change in average initial and expiring cash rent (base rent and CAM).

(6)Tenant allowance includes other landlord costs.

COVID-19 Pandemic

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of our tenants requested rent deferrals, rent abatements or other types of rent relief during this pandemic. As a response, in late March 2020, we offered all tenants in our consolidated portfolio the option to defer 100% of April and May rents interest free, payable in equal installments due in January and February of 2021.

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As of December 31, 2021, contractual fixed rents billed during 2020 that were deferred as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic and remain outstanding totaled $82,000. Through December 31, 2021, the Company had collected 99% of the 2020 deferred rents due to be repaid during the year ended December 31, 2021.

The extent of future tenant requests for rent relief and the impact on our results of operations and cash flows is uncertain and cannot be predicted at this time. If store closures were to occur again in our domestic markets, this could have a material adverse impact on our financial position and results of operations.

Results of Operations

2021 Compared to 2020

Net income (loss)

Net income increased $47.6 million in the 2021 period to a net income of $9.6 million as compared to a net loss of $38.0 million for the 2020 period. The increase in net income is primarily due to the following:

•2020 was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and had significant revenue reductions

•variable revenue derived from tenant sales was significantly higher in 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic impacted traffic to our centers in the 2020 period and our centers operated under reduced hours.

•the 2020 period included $64.8 million in impairment charges recognized on the outlet center in Mashantucket, Connecticut and a $2.4 million impairment charge recognized on the outlet center in Jeffersonville, Ohio, and

•the 2020 period included our share of an impairment charge totaling $3.1 million in equity in earnings that related to the Saint-Sauveur, Quebec outlet center in our Canadian joint venture.

The increase in net income was partially offset by the following:

•2021 included $7.0 million in impairment charges recognized on the outlet center in Mashantucket, Connecticut,

•the 2021 period included a loss on the early extinguishment of debt of $47.9 million related to the redemption of all of our bonds due in 2023 and 2024,

•in the current period we recorded a foreign currency loss of approximately $3.6 million in other income (expense), which had been previously recorded in other comprehensive income associated with the sale the outlet center in Saint-Sauveur held in our RioCan joint venture

•the $9.9 million decrease in lease termination fees compared to the prior year,

•the loss in revenues from the sale of our two centers in 2020 and 2021 described below, and

•the 2020 period included a $2.3 million gain recorded on the sale of our Terrell outlet center.

In the tables below, information set forth for properties disposed includes the Terrell outlet center sold in August 2020 and the Jeffersonville outlet center sold in January 2021.

Rental Revenues

Rental revenues increased $29.8 million in the 2021 period compared to the 2020 period. The following table sets forth the changes in various components of rental revenues (in thousands):

20212020Increase/(Decrease)
Rental revenues from existing properties$407,164$364,214$42,950
Rental revenues from properties disposed2727,315(7,043)
Straight-line rent adjustments(1,973)(3,372)1,399
Lease termination fees2,22512,125(9,900)
Amortization of above and below market rent adjustments, net78(2,350)2,428
$407,766$377,932$29,834

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Rental revenues from existing properties in the prior year period included the impact of a $40.1 million COVID-19 pandemic-related revenue reduction. In addition, variable revenues, which are derived from tenant sales, were higher in the 2021 period as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the 2020 period, which included mandated store closures by local and state authorities during the second quarter, continued lower traffic levels to our centers in the third quarter and to the centers operating under reduced hours.

The 2020 period includes a higher amount of lease termination fees from certain early lease terminations as a result of a significant amount of space recaptured due to bankruptcies and brand-wide restructuring in the 2020 period.

In addition, in the prior year, we recognized a write-off of revenue of approximately $7.2 million of straight-line rents associated with the tenant bankruptcies and uncollectible accounts.

Management, Leasing and Other Services

Management, leasing and other services increased $1.5 million in the 2021 period compared to the 2020 period. The following table sets forth the changes in various components of management, leasing and other services (in thousands):

20212020Increase/(Decrease)
Management and marketing$2,347$1,859$488
Leasing and other fees22860168
Expense reimbursements from unconsolidated joint ventures3,8363,017819
Total Fees$6,411$4,936$1,475

Management, leasing and other service revenue increased in the 2021 period due to the prior year impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in materially lower rental revenues received during the 2020 period which resulted in lower management fees. In addition, expense reimbursements from unconsolidated joint ventures were higher in the 2021 period as our centers operated under reduced hours during 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Other Revenues

Other revenues increased $5.2 million in the 2021 period as compared to the 2020 period. The following table sets forth the changes in other revenues (in thousands):

20212020Increase/(Decrease)
Other revenues from existing properties$12,330$6,950$5,380
Other revenues from property disposed18173(155)
$12,348$7,123$5,225

Other revenues from existing properties increased in the 2021 period due to the prior year impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and our focus on increasing other revenue streams in 2021 The 2020 period included large reductions in the variable vending and other revenue sources due to the mandatory store closures by local and state authorities for a portion of the 2020 period discussed above, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic impacting traffic to our centers and the centers operating under reduced hours.

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Property Operating Expenses

Property operating expenses increased $3.6 million in the 2021 period compared to the 2020 period. The following table sets forth the changes in various components of property operating expenses (in thousands):

20212020Increase/(Decrease)
Property operating expenses from existing properties$135,738$126,288$9,450
Property operating expenses from property disposed(1,150)5,066(6,216)
Expenses related to unconsolidated joint ventures3,8373,017820
Other property operating expense2,3112,764(453)
$140,736$137,135$3,601

Property operating expenses at existing properties increased in the 2021 period compared to the 2020 period primarily due to the lower costs needed to operate and advertise the centers while stores were closed under government mandates in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, as well as operating the centers under reduced hours when the stores reopened during the 2020 period.

Property operating expenses from properties disposed for the 2021 period includes $1.7 million in net proceeds received from the successful appeal of property taxes for tax years prior to disposition.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses increased $18.1 million in the 2021 period compared to the 2020 period. The 2021 period includes higher compensation costs due to the addition of certain executives and other key employees added to drive operational and growth initiatives and increases in other professional and legal fees, some of which are related to collection of rents from periods during the COVID-19 mandated shut downs. The 2020 period included temporary reductions in compensation costs of our executive officers and other employees and virtually all travel and entertainment expenses were eliminated following the onset of the pandemic. In addition, 2021 includes compensation cost related to employees that accepted a voluntary retirement plan with an effective retirement date of March 31, 2021, as well as other executive severance costs incurred during 2021, totaling $3.6 million.

Impairment Charges

During the first quarter and fourth quarter of 2020 and the fourth quarter of 2021, we determined that the estimated future undiscounted cash flows of our Foxwoods outlet center in Mashantucket, Connecticut did not exceed the property's carrying value due to a continuing decline in operating results. Therefore, we recorded $64.8 million and $7.0 million of non-cash impairment charges in our consolidated statement of operations for both 2020 and 2021, respectively, which equaled the excess of the property's carrying value over its estimated fair value. In addition, in 2020, we recorded a $2.4 million impairment charge on the outlet center in Jeffersonville, Ohio.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $7.1 million in the 2021 period compared to the 2020 period. The following table sets forth the changes in various components of depreciation and amortization costs from the 2020 period to the 2021 period (in thousands):

20212020Increase/(Decrease)
Depreciation and amortization expenses from existing properties$109,970$116,262$(6,292)
Depreciation and amortization from property disposed38881(843)
$110,008$117,143$(7,135)

Depreciation and amortization decreased at our existing properties due to the lower basis in our Foxwoods property due to impairments recorded in the first and fourth quarters of 2020, and due to tenant improvements and lease related intangibles, which are amortized over shorter lives, in other parts of the portfolio becoming fully depreciated during the reporting periods.

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Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased $10.3 million in the 2021 period compared to the 2020 period for the following reasons:

•In August 2021, we completed a public offering of $400.0 million in senior notes due 2031 in an underwritten public offering. The notes were priced at 98.552% of the principal amount to yield 2.917% to maturity. The notes pay interest semi-annually at a rate of 2.750% per annum and mature on September 1, 2031.

•During 2021, we completed the early redemption of $250.0 million of our 3.875% senior notes due December 2023 and $250.0 million of our 3.75% senior notes due 2024.

•During 2021, we paid down $50.0 million of borrowings under our unsecured term loan.

•Interest rate swap agreements in place during the 2021 period had lower average interest rates compared to the 2020 period.

•The 2020 period included interest expense related to borrowing in March 2020 approximately $599.8 million under our unsecured lines of credit to increase liquidity and preserve financial flexibility as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In June 2020, we repaid $200.0 million of these borrowings, and by August 2020, we had repaid the entire $599.8 million outstanding balance bringing the outstanding balance to zero as of December 31, 2020. During the 2021 period, we had no borrowings under our unsecured lines of credit.

Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt

For the year ended December 31, 2021, we recorded make-whole premiums of $44.9 million and the write-off of approximately $3.0 million of debt discount and debt origination costs due to the early redemption of our notes originally due 2023 and 2024.

Gain on Sale of Assets

In August 2020, we sold a non-core outlet center in Terrell, Texas for net proceeds of $7.6 million, which resulted in a gain on sale of assets of $2.3 million. The proceeds from the sale of this unencumbered asset were used to pay down balances outstanding under our unsecured lines of credit.

Other Income (Expense)

Other income (expense) decreased approximately $2.5 million in the 2021 period compared to the 2020 period. In March 2021, the RioCan joint venture closed on the sale of its outlet center in Saint-Sauveur, for net proceeds of approximately $9.4 million. Our share of the proceeds was approximately $4.7 million. As a result of this transaction, we recorded a foreign currency loss of approximately $3.6 million in other income (expense), which had been previously recorded in other comprehensive income.

Equity in Earnings (Losses) of Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated joint ventures increased approximately $7.8 million in the 2021 period compared to the 2020 period. In the table below, information set forth for property disposed includes the Saint-Sauveur, Quebec outlet center in our Canadian joint venture, which was sold in March 2021.

20212020Increase/(Decrease)
Equity in earnings from existing properties$8,714$4,051$4,663
Equity in earnings (losses) from property disposed190(2,925)3,115
$8,904$1,126$7,778

Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated joint ventures from existing properties increased due to the impact of COVID-19 on revenues in the previous year.

Equity in earnings (losses) from properties disposed includes our share of an impairment charge totaling $3.1 million in the 2020 period related to the Saint-Sauveur, Quebec outlet center in our Canadian joint venture. The impairment charge was primarily driven by deterioration of net operating income caused by market competition and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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2020 Compared to 2019

For a discussion of our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2019, including a year-to-year comparison between 2020 and 2019, refer to Part II, Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Company

In this “Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Company” section, the term, the "Company", refers only to Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. on an unconsolidated basis, excluding the Operating Partnership.

The Company's business is operated primarily through the Operating Partnership. The Company issues public equity from time to time, but does not otherwise generate any capital itself or conduct any business itself, other than incurring certain expenses in operating as a public company, which are fully reimbursed by the Operating Partnership. The Company does not hold any indebtedness, and its only material asset is its ownership of partnership interests of the Operating Partnership. The Company's principal funding requirement is the payment of dividends on its common shares. The Company's principal source of funding for its dividend payments is distributions it receives from the Operating Partnership.

Through its ownership of the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, the Company has the full, exclusive and complete responsibility for the Operating Partnership's day-to-day management and control. The Company causes the Operating Partnership to distribute all, or such portion as the Company may in its discretion determine, of its available cash in the manner provided in the Operating Partnership's partnership agreement. The Company receives proceeds from equity issuances from time to time, but is required by the Operating Partnership's partnership agreement to contribute the proceeds from its equity issuances to the Operating Partnership in exchange for partnership units of the Operating Partnership.

We are a well-known seasoned issuer with a shelf registration which expires in February 2024 that allows the Company to register various unspecified classes of equity securities and the Operating Partnership to register various unspecified classes of debt securities. We expect to file a new joint shelf registration statement on Form S-3 prior to the expiration of the current registration statement. As circumstances warrant, the Company may issue equity from time to time on an opportunistic basis, dependent upon market conditions and available pricing. The Operating Partnership may use the proceeds to repay debt, including borrowings under its lines of credit, develop new or existing properties, make acquisitions of properties or portfolios of properties, invest in existing or newly created joint ventures, or for general corporate purposes.

The liquidity of the Company is dependent on the Operating Partnership's ability to make sufficient distributions to the Company. The Operating Partnership is a party to loan agreements with various bank lenders that require the Operating Partnership to comply with various financial and other covenants before it may make distributions to the Company. The Company also guarantees some of the Operating Partnership's debt. If the Operating Partnership fails to fulfill its debt requirements, which trigger the Company's guarantee obligations, then the Company may be required to fulfill its cash payment commitments under such guarantees. However, the Company's only material asset is its investment in the Operating Partnership.

The Company believes the Operating Partnership's sources of working capital, specifically its cash flow from operations, and borrowings available under its unsecured credit facilities, are adequate for it to make its distribution payments to the Company and, in turn, for the Company to make its dividend payments to its shareholders and to finance its continued operations, growth strategy and additional expenses we expect to incur. However, there can be no assurance that the Operating Partnership's sources of capital will continue to be available at all or in amounts sufficient to meet its needs, including its ability to make distribution payments to the Company. The unavailability of capital could adversely affect the Operating Partnership's ability to pay its distributions to the Company, which will in turn, adversely affect the Company's ability to pay cash dividends to its shareholders.

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We operate in a manner intended to enable us to qualify as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code, or the Code. For the Company to maintain its qualification as a REIT, it must pay dividends to its shareholders aggregating annually at least 90% of its taxable income. While historically the Company has satisfied this distribution requirement by making cash distributions to its shareholders, it may choose to satisfy this requirement by making distributions of cash or other property, including, in limited circumstances, the Company's own shares. Based on our 2021 estimated taxable loss, we were not required make a distribution to our shareholders in order to maintain our REIT status as described above. For tax reporting purposes, we distributed approximately $71.4 million during 2021. Given the uncertainty related to the pandemic’s near and potential long-term impact, in May 2020 the Company’s Board of Directors temporarily suspended dividend distributions to conserve approximately $35.0 million in cash per quarter and preserve our balance sheet strength and flexibility. Beginning in January 2021, the Board reinstated dividend distributions and declared and paid dividends on a quarterly basis for the year ended December 31, 2021. On January 13, 2022, the Board declared a dividend of $0.1825 per share paid in February 2022. The Board continues to evaluate the potential for future dividend distributions on a quarterly basis. If in any taxable year the Company were to fail to qualify as a REIT and certain statutory relief provisions were not applicable, we would not be allowed a deduction for distributions to shareholders in computing taxable income and would be subject to U.S. federal income tax (including any applicable alternative minimum tax for tax years prior to 2018) on our taxable income at the regular corporate rate.

As a result of this distribution requirement, the Operating Partnership cannot rely on retained earnings to fund its on-going operations to the same extent that other companies whose parent companies are not real estate investment trusts can. The Company may need to continue to raise capital in the equity markets to fund the Operating Partnership's working capital needs, as well as potential developments of new or existing properties, acquisitions or investments in existing or newly created joint ventures.

The Company currently consolidates the Operating Partnership because it has (1) the power to direct the activities of the Operating Partnership that most significantly impact the Operating Partnership’s economic performance and (2) the obligation to absorb losses and the right to receive the residual returns of the Operating Partnership that could be potentially significant. The Company does not have significant assets other than its investment in the Operating Partnership. Therefore, the assets and liabilities and the revenues and expenses of the Company and the Operating Partnership are the same on their respective financial statements, except for immaterial differences related to cash, other assets and accrued liabilities that arise from public company expenses paid by the Company. However, all debt is held directly or indirectly at the Operating Partnership level, and the Company has guaranteed some of the Operating Partnership's unsecured debt as discussed below. Because the Company consolidates the Operating Partnership, the section entitled "Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Operating Partnership" should be read in conjunction with this section to understand the liquidity and capital resources of the Company on a consolidated basis and how the Company is operated as a whole.

Under our ATM Offering program, which commenced in February 2021, we may offer and sell our common shares, $0.01 par value per share (“Common Shares”), having an aggregate gross sales price of up to $250.0 million (the “Shares”). We may sell the Shares in amounts and at times to be determined by us but we have no obligation to sell any of the Shares. Actual sales, if any, will depend on a variety of factors to be determined by us from time to time, including, among other things, market conditions, the trading price of the Common Shares, capital needs and determinations by us of the appropriate sources of its funding. We currently intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of shares pursuant to the ATM Offering for working capital and general corporate purposes. As of December 31, 2021, we had approximately $60.1 million remaining available for sale under our ATM Offering program.

The following table sets forth information regarding settlements under our ATM offering program:

202120202019
Number of common shares settled during the period10,009,263
Average price per share$18.97$$
Aggregate gross proceeds (in thousands)$189,868$$
Aggregate net proceeds after commissions and fees (in thousands)$186,969$$

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In May 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $80.0 million of the Company’s outstanding shares through May 31, 2023. This authorization replaced a previous repurchase authorization for approximately $80.0 million that expired in May 2021. In June 2020, we amended our debt agreements primarily to improve future covenant flexibility and such amendments included a prohibition on share repurchases for twelve months starting July 1, 2020 (the “Repurchase Covenant”). The Company temporarily suspended share repurchases for at least the twelve months starting July 1, 2020 and ending on June 30, 2021 in light of the Repurchase Covenant. On July 1, 2021, the Repurchase Covenant expired. Repurchases may be made from time to time through open market, privately-negotiated, structured or derivative transactions (including accelerated share repurchase transactions), or other methods of acquiring shares. The Company intends to structure open market purchases to occur within pricing and volume requirements of Rule 10b-18. The Company may, from time to time, enter into Rule 10b5-1 plans to facilitate the repurchase of its shares under this authorization. The Company did not repurchase any shares for the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020. The remaining amount authorized to be repurchased under the program as of December 31, 2021 was approximately $80.0 million.

Shares repurchased during the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

202120202019
Total number of shares purchased1,209,328
Average price paid per share$$$16.52
Total price paid exclusive of commissions and related fees (in thousands)$$$19,976

In January 2022, the Company's Board of Directors declared a $0.1825 cash dividend per common share payable on February 15, 2022 to each shareholder of record on January 31, 2022, and a $0.1825 cash distribution per Operating Partnership unit to the Operating Partnership's unitholders.

Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Operating Partnership

In this “Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Operating Partnership” section, the terms “we”, “our” and “us” refer to the Operating Partnership or the Operating Partnership and the Company together, as the text requires.

Summary of Our Major Sources and Uses of Cash and Cash Equivalents

General Overview

Property rental income represents our primary source to pay property operating expenses, debt service, capital expenditures and distributions, excluding non-recurring capital expenditures and acquisitions. To the extent that our cash flow from operating activities is insufficient to cover such non-recurring capital expenditures and acquisitions, we finance such activities from borrowings under our unsecured lines of credit or from the proceeds from the Operating Partnership’s debt offerings and the Company’s equity offerings.

We believe we achieve a strong and flexible financial position by attempting to: (1) maintain a conservative leverage position relative to our portfolio when pursuing new development, expansion and acquisition opportunities, (2) extend and sequence debt maturities, (3) manage our interest rate risk through a proper mix of fixed and variable rate debt, (4) maintain access to liquidity by using our lines of credit in a conservative manner and (5) preserve internally generated sources of capital by strategically divesting of our non-core assets and maintaining a conservative distribution payout ratio. We manage our capital structure to reflect a long-term investment approach and utilize multiple sources of capital to meet our requirements, including without limitation issuances of equity under our ATM program.

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Capital Expenditures

The following table details our capital expenditures for consolidated outlet centers for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively (in thousands):

20212020Change
Capital expenditures analysis:
New outlet center developments and expansions (1)$2,441$2,432$9
Renovations (2)7615,505(4,744)
Second generation tenant allowances (3)3,02012,273(9,253)
Other capital expenditures (4)30,91710,27920,638
37,13930,4896,650
Conversion from accrual to cash basis8,047(1,923)9,970
Additions to rental property-cash basis$45,186$28,566$16,620

(1)New outlet center developments and expansions in the 2021 period included a land acquisition at our Westgate outlet center.

(2)Major outlet center renovations in the 2020 period included costs related to bringing two magnet tenants to our Lancaster outlet center.

(3)In the 2021 period, second generation tenant allowances are presented net of $3.3 million tenant allowance reversals, which were the result of a lease modification.

(4)The increase in other capital expenditures in 2021 was primarily due to our decision in 2020 to defer all capital projects except essential and life-safety projects, due to the impact on cash flows caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

We expect total capital expenditures for 2022 to be approximately $125.0 million as compared to capital expenditures of $45.2 million in 2021. Based on our liquidity we expect to fund these capital expenditures in 2022.

Potential Future Developments, Acquisitions and Dispositions

As of the date of this filing, we are in the initial study period for potential new developments, including a potential site in Nashville, Tennessee. We may also use joint venture arrangements to develop other potential sites. However, there can be no assurance that these potential future projects will ultimately be developed.

In the case of projects to be wholly-owned by us, we expect to fund these projects with borrowings under our unsecured lines of credit and cash flows from operations, but may also fund them with capital from additional public debt and equity offerings. For projects to be developed through joint venture arrangements, we may use collateralized construction loans to fund a portion of the project, with our share of the equity requirements funded from sources described above.

We intend to continue to grow our portfolio by developing, expanding or acquiring additional outlet centers. However, you should note that any developments or expansions that we, or a joint venture that we have an ownership interest in, have planned or anticipated may not be started or completed as scheduled, or may not result in accretive net income or funds from operations ("FFO"). See the section "Non-GAAP Supplemental Earnings Measures" - "Funds From Operations" below for further discussion of FFO. In addition, we regularly evaluate acquisition or disposition proposals and engage from time to time in negotiations for acquisitions or dispositions of properties. We may also enter into letters of intent for the purchase or sale of properties. Any prospective acquisition or disposition that is being evaluated or which is subject to a letter of intent may not be consummated, or if consummated, may not result in an increase in earnings or liquidity.

Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures

From time to time, we form joint venture arrangements to develop outlet centers. As of December 31, 2021, we have partial ownership interests in six unconsolidated outlet centers totaling approximately 2.1 million square feet, including two outlet centers in Canada. See Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for details of our individual joint ventures, including, but not limited to, carrying values of our investments, fees we receive for services provided to the joint ventures, recent development and financing transactions and condensed combined summary financial information.

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We may elect to fund cash needs of a joint venture through equity contributions (generally on a basis proportionate to our ownership interests), advances or partner loans, although such funding is not typically required contractually or otherwise. We separately report investments in joint ventures for which accumulated distributions have exceeded investments in, and our share of net income or loss of, the joint ventures within other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets because we are committed and intend to provide further financial support to these joint ventures. We believe our joint ventures will be able to fund their operating and capital needs during 2022 based on their sources of working capital, specifically cash flow from operations, access to contributions from partners, and ability to refinance all or portion of its debt obligations, including the ability to exercise upcoming extensions of near term maturities.

Our joint ventures are typically encumbered by a mortgage on the joint venture property. We provide guarantees to lenders for our joint ventures which include standard non-recourse carve out indemnifications for losses arising from items such as but not limited to fraud, physical waste, payment of taxes, environmental indemnities, misapplication of insurance proceeds or security deposits and failure to maintain required insurance. A default by a joint venture under its debt obligations may expose us to liability under the guaranty. For construction and mortgage loans, we may include a guaranty of completion as well as a principal guaranty ranging from 5% to 100% of principal. The principal guarantees include terms for release based upon satisfactory completion of construction and performance targets including occupancy thresholds and minimum debt service coverage tests. Our joint ventures may contain make whole provisions in the event that demands are made on any existing guarantees.

Our joint ventures are generally subject to buy-sell provisions which are customary for joint venture agreements in the real estate industry. Either partner may initiate these provisions (subject to any applicable lock up period), which could result in either the sale of our interest or the use of available cash or additional borrowings to acquire the other party's interest. Under these provisions, one partner sets a price for the property, then the other partner has the option to either (1) purchase their partner's interest based on that price or (2) sell its interest to the other partner based on that price. Since the partner other than the partner who triggers the provision has the option to be the buyer or seller, we do not consider this arrangement to be a mandatory redeemable obligation.

Future Debt Obligations

As described further in Note 8 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements, as of December 31, 2021, scheduled maturities of our existing long-term debt for 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 are $4.4 million, $44.9 million, $305.1 million, $1.5 million and $355.7 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2021, scheduled maturities after 2026 aggregate to $700.0 million.

Future Interest Payments

We are obligated to make periodic interest payments at fixed and variable rates, depending on the terms of the applicable debt agreements. Based on applicable interest rates and scheduled debt maturities as of December 31, 2021, these interest obligations total approximately $239.1 million and range from approximately $30.2 million to $41.1 million on an annual basis over the next five years.

Operating Lease Obligations

As described further in Note 20 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements, as of December 31, 2021, we had a total of $244.0 million of minimum operating lease obligations. These minimum lease payments range from approximately $5.7 million to $5.9 million on an annual basis over the next five years.

Other Contractual Obligations

Other contractual obligations totaled $22.9 million as of December 31, 2021. These obligations range from approximately $1.2 million to $15.8 million on an annual basis over the next five years. The majority of these contractual obligations relate to our solar initiative and installation of electric vehicle charging stations in 2022.

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Cash Flows

The following table sets forth our changes in cash flows from 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):

20212020Change
Net cash provided by operating activities$217,697$164,818$52,879
Net cash used in investing activities(22,739)(18,771)(3,968)
Net cash used in financing activities(118,379)(77,593)(40,786)
Effect of foreign currency rate changes on cash and equivalents(177)(223)46
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents$76,402$68,231$8,171

Operating Activities

The increase in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to the collection of rent deferred from April and May of 2020 during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. These rents were payable during 2021, the majority of which was due in the first quarter of 2021. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-COVID-19 Pandemic.” In addition, our cash collections normalized during 2021, whereas the second and third quarters of 2020 had uncollected and deferred contractual rents as a result of COVID-19.

Investing Activities

The primary cause for the increase in net cash used in investing activities was due to additions in rental property, additions to non-real estate assets, and additions to deferred lease costs, which was offset by increased distributions in excess of cumulative earnings from unconsolidated joint ventures.

Financing Activities

The primary cause for the increase in net cash used in financing activities was due to early redemption of $250.0 million of our 3.875% senior notes due December 2023 and $250.0 million of our 3.75% senior notes due 2024, including make whole premiums of $44.9 million. In addition, in March 2021 and June 2021, we paid down a total of $50.0 million of borrowings under our unsecured term loan with cash on hand. We also had higher dividend payments in 2021 compared to 2020. The increase in net cash used in financing activities was partially offset by proceeds received during 2021 from our August 2021 public offering of $400.0 million in senior notes due 2031 and sales of commons shares under our ATM Offering program generating net proceeds of approximately $187.0 million.

Financing Arrangements

See Notes 7 and 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, for details of our current outstanding debt, financing transactions that have occurred over the past three years and debt maturities. As of December 31, 2021, unsecured borrowings represented 96% of our outstanding debt and 92% of the gross book value of our real estate portfolio was unencumbered. As of December 31, 2021, 3% of our outstanding debt, excluding variable rate debt with interest rate protection agreements in place, had variable interest rates and therefore was subject to market fluctuations.

We intend to retain the ability to raise additional capital, including public debt or equity, to pursue attractive investment opportunities that may arise and to otherwise act in a manner that we believe to be in the best interests of our shareholders and unitholders. The Company and Operating Partnership are well-known seasoned issuers with a joint shelf registration statement on Form S-3, expiring in February 2024, that allows us to register unspecified amounts of different classes of securities. To generate capital to reinvest into other attractive investment opportunities, we may also consider the use of additional operational and developmental joint ventures, the sale or lease of outparcels on our existing properties and the sale of certain properties that do not meet our long-term investment criteria. Based on cash provided by operations, existing lines of credit, ongoing relationships with certain financial institutions and our ability to sell debt or issue equity subject to market conditions, we believe that we have access to the necessary financing to fund the planned capital expenditures for at least the next twelve months.

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We anticipate that adequate cash will be available to fund our operating and administrative expenses, regular debt service obligations, and the payment of dividends in accordance with REIT requirements in both the short and long-term. Although we receive most of our rental payments on a monthly basis, distributions to shareholders and unitholders are typically made quarterly and interest payments on the senior, unsecured notes are made semi-annually. Amounts accumulated for such payments will be used in the interim to reduce the outstanding borrowings under our existing unsecured lines of credit or invested in short-term money market or other suitable instruments.

The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows will depend on future developments which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, including the scope, severity and duration of the pandemic, the actions taken to contain the pandemic or mitigate its impact, the availability or effectiveness of vaccines or treatments, future mutations or variants of the virus, and the direct and indirect economic effects of the pandemic and containment measures, among others.

As of December 31, 2021, our total liquidity was approximately $681.3 million, including cash and cash equivalents on our balance sheet and the full undrawn capacity under our $520 million unsecured lines of credit. Based on estimated monthly cash expenditures of approximately $28.6 million (excluding dividends and debt maturities) for 2022, we expect to have sufficient liquidity to meet our obligations for at least the next 12 months. For further discussion of COVID-19, please see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-COVID-19 Pandemic.”

We believe our current balance sheet position is financially sound; however, due to the economic uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the inherent uncertainty and unpredictability of the capital and credit markets, we can give no assurance that affordable access to capital will exist between now and when our next significant debt matures, which is our unsecured term loan due April 2024.

Equity Offerings under the ATM Offering Program

In February 2021, the Company implemented the ATM Offering program whereby it may offer and sell the Company's common shares having an aggregate gross sales price of up to $250.0 million. During 2021, under this program, the Company sold 10.0 million shares at a weighted average price of $18.97 per share, generating net proceeds of $187.1 million and leaving a remaining authorization of $60.1 million. The proceeds were contributed to the Operating Partnership and then used primarily to reduce indebtedness as described in the sections immediately below.

Redemption of the 2023 and 2024 Senior Notes and public offering of aggregate $400.0 Million Unsecured Senior Notes due 2031

In April 2021, we completed a partial redemption of $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of our $250.0 million 3.875% senior notes due December 2023, for $163.0 million in cash, which includes a make-whole premium of $13.0 million and the write-off of approximately $1.0 million of debt discount and debt origination costs. The make-whole premium and the write-off of debt discount and debt origination costs was recorded as a loss on early extinguishment of debt within the consolidated statements of operations. Subsequent to this redemption, $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of the notes remained outstanding, until the redemption in August 2021, described below.

In August 2021, we completed a public offering of $400.0 million in senior notes due 2031. The notes were priced at 98.552% of the principal amount to yield 2.917% to maturity. The notes pay interest semi-annually at a rate of 2.750% per annum and mature on September 1, 2031. The aggregate net proceeds from the offering, after deducting the underwriting discount and offering expenses, were approximately $390.7 million. We used the net proceeds from the sale of the notes to redeem all remaining 3.875% senior notes due 2023, $100.0 million in aggregate principal amount outstanding, and all 3.750% senior notes due 2024, $250.0 million in aggregate principal outstanding. The redemptions occurred in September 2021 and included a make-whole premium of $31.9 million and the write-off of approximately $1.9 million of debt discount and debt origination costs. The make-whole premium and the write-off of debt discount and debt origination costs was recorded as a loss on early extinguishment of debt within the consolidated statements of operations. The remaining proceeds were used for general corporate purposes.

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Unsecured term loan

In March 2021 and June 2021, we paid down a total of $50.0 million of borrowings under our $350.0 million unsecured term loan with cash on hand, reducing the balance outstanding to $300.0 million as of December 31, 2021.

Unsecured Lines of Credit Amendments and Extension

In June 2020, we amended the debt agreements for our lines of credit and bank term loan, primarily to improve future covenant flexibility. The amendments, among other things, allowed us to access the existing surge leverage provision, which provides for an increase to the maximum thresholds to 65% from 60% for total leverage and unsecured leverage, for twelve months from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, during which time share repurchases were prohibited. Additionally, the leverage covenants are determined based on the calculation period which is modified to be based on the immediately preceding three calendar month period annualized for the calculation date occurring on December 31, 2020; the immediately preceding six calendar month period annualized for the calculation date occurring on March 31, 2021; the immediately preceding nine calendar month period annualized for the calculation date occurring on June 30, 2021; and for all other calculation dates occurring during the term on the agreement, the immediately preceding twelve calendar month period. Some definitional modifications related to the calculation of certain covenants are permanent, including the netting of cash balances in excess of $30.0 million (or debt maturing in the next 24 months, if less) as well as using adjusted EBITDA, which adds back general and administrative expenses not attributable to the subsidiaries or properties and deducts a management fee of 3% of rental revenues in liability and asset calculations for certain covenants. The amendments revised the interest rate to provide a LIBOR floor of 0.25% for the portions of the lines of credit and bank term loan that are not fixed with an interest rate swap. Although the amended covenants provide additional flexibility and we expect to remain in compliance with such covenants, the potential impacts from COVID-19 are highly uncertain and therefore could impact covenant compliance in the future.

In July 2021, we amended our unsecured lines of credit and extended the maturity date from October 2021 to July 2025, which may be extended by an additional year by exercising two six-month extension options. The amendment eliminated the LIBOR floor, which was previously 0.25%, and entitles us to a one basis point annual reduction in the interest rate if we meet certain sustainability thresholds. Other pricing terms remained the same. The lines provide for borrowings of up to $520.0 million, including a $20.0 million liquidity line and a $500.0 million syndicated line. A 0.25% facility fee is due annually on the entire committed amount of each facility. In certain circumstances, total line capacity may be increased to $1.2 billion through an accordion feature in the syndicated line.

Other Financing Activity

In April 2021, Moody’s lowered the Company’s credit rating to Baa3, stable. As the Company no longer had a split rating between the rating agencies, the pricing over LIBOR for the lines of credit, term loan and facility fee increased to 1.20%, 1.25% and 0.25%, respectively, effective May 1, 2021.

In October 2021, the joint venture that owns the Southaven, MS outlet center exercised its option to extend the maturity of the Southaven, MS mortgage to April 2023 and paid down the principal balance by $11.3 million to $40.1 million. The interest rate remains LIBOR + 1.80%. The outlet center is consolidated for financial reporting purposes and we funded the entire $11.3 million.

During 2021, we completed the principal payments of certain mortgage notes secured by the Atlantic City property with stated interest rates that ranged from 5.14% to 6.27% and which were scheduled to mature in 2021. The effective interest rate for the remaining notes remains 5.05% as established upon acquisition. The stated rates for the remaining secured notes ranged from 6.44% to 7.65% with maturity dates between December 2024 and December 2026.

The Operating Partnership’s debt agreements require the maintenance of certain ratios, including debt service coverage and leverage, and limit the payment of dividends such that dividends and distributions will not exceed funds from operations, as defined in the agreements, for the prior fiscal year on an annual basis or 95% on a cumulative basis.

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Debt Covenants

We have historically been, and at December 31, 2021 are, in compliance with all of our debt covenants. The ongoing financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic could potentially negatively impact our future compliance with financial covenants of our credit facilities, term loan and other debt agreements and result in a default and potentially an acceleration of indebtedness. Failure to comply with these covenants would result in a default which, if we were unable to cure or obtain a waiver from the lenders, could accelerate the repayment obligations. Further, in the event of default, the Company may be restricted from paying dividends to its shareholders in excess of dividends required to maintain its REIT qualification. Accordingly, an event of default could have a material and adverse impact on us. As a result, we have considered our short-term (one year or less from the date of filing these financial statements) liquidity needs and the adequacy of our estimated cash flows from operating activities and other financing sources to meet these needs. These other sources include but are not limited to: existing cash, ongoing relationships with certain financial institutions, our ability to sell debt or issue equity subject to market conditions and proceeds from the potential sale of non-core assets. We believe that we have access to the necessary financing to fund our short-term liquidity needs.

As of December 31, 2021, we believe our most restrictive covenants are contained in our senior, unsecured notes. Key financial covenants and their covenant levels, which are calculated based on contractual terms, include the following:

Senior unsecured notes financial covenantsRequiredActual
Total consolidated debt to adjusted total assets60%41%
Total secured debt to adjusted total assets40%2%
Total unencumbered assets to unsecured debt150%232%
Consolidated Income Available for Debt Service to Annual Debt Service Charge1.5 x5.1x

In addition, key financial covenants for our lines of credit and term loan, include the following as of December 31, 2021:

RequiredActual
Total Liabilities to Total Adjusted Asset Value60%40%
Secured Indebtedness to Adjusted Unencumbered Asset Value35%5%
EBITDA to Fixed Charges1.5 x4.1
Total Unsecured Indebtedness to Adjusted Unencumbered Asset Value60%35%
Unencumbered Interest Coverage Ratio1.5 x4.9

Depending on the future economic impact of COVID-19, other covenants related to credit facilities, term loans, and other debt obligations could become one of our most restrictive covenants.

Debt of unconsolidated joint ventures

The following table details information regarding the outstanding debt of the unconsolidated joint ventures and guarantees of such debt provided by us as of December 31, 2021 (dollars in millions):

Joint VentureTotal Joint Venture DebtMaturity DateInterest RatePercent Guaranteed by the Operating PartnershipMaximum Guaranteed Amount by the Company
Charlotte$100.0July 20284.27%%$
Columbus71.0November 2022LIBOR + 1.85%16.8%11.9
Galveston/Houston64.5July 2023LIBOR + 1.85%15.5%10.0
National Harbor95.0January 20304.63%%
Debt origination costs(1.0)
$329.5$21.9

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Critical Accounting Estimates

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and the Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and operating results require the Company’s management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts reported. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from these estimates, and such differences may be material. Management believes the Company’s critical accounting estimates are those related to impairment of long-lived assets, impairment of investments, revenue recognition and collectibility of operating lease receivables. Management considers these estimates critical because they are both important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and operating results, and they require management to make judgments and estimates about inherently uncertain matters. The Company’s senior management has reviewed these critical accounting estimates and related disclosures with the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors.

Evaluation of Impairment of long-lived assets

Rental property held and used by us is reviewed for impairment in the event that facts and circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. In such an event, we compare the estimated future undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset to the asset's carrying amount, and if less than such carrying amount, recognize an impairment loss in an amount by which the carrying amount exceeds its fair value. The cash flow estimates used both for determining recoverability and estimating fair value are inherently judgmental and reflect current and projected trends in rental, occupancy, capitalization and discount rates, and estimated holding periods for the applicable assets. Impairment analyses are based on our current plans, intended holding periods and available market information at the time the analyses are prepared. If our estimates of the projected future cash flows change based on uncertain market conditions or holding periods, our evaluation of impairment losses may be different and such differences could be material to our consolidated financial statements.

The Foxwoods outlet center, which is part of a casino property, continues to face leasing challenges that led to declines in occupancy and estimated operating cash flows. As a result, during December 2021, due to a decrease in the estimated hold period and declining operating results, we determined the carrying value of the Foxwoods outlet center was not recoverable. Discount rates and terminal capitalization rates utilized in the approach above were derived from property-specific information, market transactions and other financial and industry data. The terminal capitalization rate and discount rate are significant unobservable inputs in determining the fair value. In estimating the fair value for our Foxwoods outlet center, the terminal capitalization rate changed from 7.8% in 2020 to 8.3% in 2021. The discount rate changed from 8.5% in 2020 to 9.3% in 2021. We recorded an impairment charge of $7.0 million in our consolidated statement of operations, which equaled the excess of the carrying value of our Foxwoods outlet center over its estimated fair value.

Evaluation of Impairment of investments

Our estimates of value for each joint venture investment are based on a number of assumptions that are subject to economic and market uncertainties including, among others, estimated hold period, terminal capitalization rates, demand for space, competition for tenants, changes in market rental rates and operating costs of the property. These above factors are considered in the estimation process and are subject to significant management judgment, difficult to predict and contingent on future events that may alter our assumptions and the values estimated by us in our impairment analysis may not be realized.

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Revenue recognition and collectibility of operating lease receivables

We, as a lessor, retain substantially all of the risks and benefits of ownership of our outlet centers and account for our leases as operating leases. We accrue fixed lease income on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases, when we believe substantially all lease income, including the related straight-line rent receivable, is probable of collection. Our assessment of collectability requires the exercise of considerable judgment and incorporates available operational performance measures such as sales and the aging of billed amounts as well as other publicly available information with respect to our tenant’s financial condition, liquidity and capital resources, including declines in such conditions due to, or amplified by, the COVID-19 pandemic. When a tenant seeks to reorganize its operations through bankruptcy proceedings, we assess the collectability of receivable balances including, among other things, the timing of a tenant’s bankruptcy filing and our expectations of the assumption by the tenant in bankruptcy proceeding of leases at the Company’s properties on substantially similar terms. In the event that we determine accrued receivables are not probable of collection, lease income will be recorded on a cash basis, with the corresponding tenant receivable and straight-line rent receivable charged as a direct write-off against lease income in the period of the change in our collectability determination.

Our financial results for 2020 were materially adversely impacted by COVID-19. During the year ended December 31, 2020, as a direct result of the pandemic, bankruptcies and restructurings, the Company's earnings were negatively impacted by approximately $47.3 million due to (1) write-offs related to bankruptcies and other uncollectible accounts due to financial weakness, (2) one-time concessions in exchange for landlord-favorable amendments to lease structure, (3) reserves for a portion of deferred and under negotiation billings that we expect to become uncollectible in future periods and (4) and write-offs of straight-line rents associated with the bankruptcies and uncollectible accounts. As of December 31, 2021, contractual fixed rents billed during 2020 that were deferred as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic and remain outstanding totaled $82,000. Through December 31, 2021, the Company had collected 99% of the 2020 deferred rents due to be repaid during the year ended December 31, 2021.

During 2021, our business and financial results improved, and metrics such as average occupancy rates, traffic to our centers, sales reported by our tenants, and collections of rental revenues returned to near, at, or in some cases above, pre-pandemic levels. The extent of future tenant requests for rent relief and the impact on our results of operations and cash flows is uncertain and cannot be predicted at this time. If store closures were to occur again in our domestic markets, this could have a material adverse impact on our financial position and results of operations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements for information on recently adopted accounting standards and new accounting pronouncements issued.

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Non-GAAP Supplemental Measures

Funds From Operations

Funds From Operations (“FFO”) is a widely used measure of the operating performance for real estate companies that supplements net income (loss) determined in accordance with GAAP. We determine FFO based on the definition set forth by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”), of which we are a member. In December 2018, NAREIT issued “NAREIT Funds From Operations White Paper - 2018 Restatement” which clarifies, where necessary, existing guidance and consolidates alerts and policy bulletins into a single document for ease of use. 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.

FFO is intended to exclude historical cost depreciation of real estate as required by GAAP which assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes ratably over time. Historically, however, real estate values have risen or fallen with market conditions. Because FFO excludes depreciation and amortization of real estate assets, gains and losses from property dispositions and extraordinary items, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, reflects the impact to operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, operating costs, development activities and interest costs, providing perspective not immediately apparent from net income (loss).

We present FFO because we consider it an important supplemental measure of our operating performance. In addition, a portion of cash bonus compensation to certain members of management is based on our FFO or Core FFO, which is described in the section below. We believe it is useful for investors to have enhanced transparency into how we evaluate our performance and that of our management. In addition, FFO is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of REITs, many of which present FFO when reporting their results. FFO is also widely used by us and others in our industry to evaluate and price potential acquisition candidates. We believe that FFO payout ratio, which represents regular distributions to common shareholders and unit holders of the Operating Partnership expressed as a percentage of FFO, is useful to investors because it facilitates the comparison of dividend coverage between REITs. NAREIT has encouraged its member companies to report their FFO as a supplemental, industry-wide standard measure of REIT operating performance.

FFO has significant limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are:

•FFO does not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;

•FFO does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;

•Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and FFO does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements; and

•Other companies in our industry may calculate FFO differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.

Because of these limitations, FFO should not be considered as a measure of discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business or our dividend paying capacity. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using FFO only as a supplemental measure.

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Core Funds From Operations

We present Core FFO (formerly referred to as AFFO) as a supplemental measure of our performance. We define Core FFO as FFO further adjusted to eliminate the impact of certain items that we do not consider indicative of our ongoing operating performance. These further adjustments are itemized in the table below, if applicable. You are encouraged to evaluate these adjustments and the reasons we consider them appropriate for supplemental analysis. In evaluating Core FFO you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in this presentation. Our presentation of Core FFO should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.

We present Core FFO because we believe it assists investors and analysts in comparing our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. In addition, we believe it is useful for investors to have enhanced transparency into how we evaluate management’s performance and the effectiveness of our business strategies. We use Core FFO when certain material, unplanned transactions occur as a factor in evaluating management’s performance and to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies, and may use Core FFO when determining incentive compensation.

Core FFO has limitations as an analytical tool. Some of these limitations are:

•Core FFO does not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements, for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;

•Core FFO does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;

•Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and Core FFO does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements;

•Core FFO does not reflect the impact of certain cash charges resulting from matters we consider not to be indicative of our ongoing operations; and

•Other companies in our industry may calculate Core FFO differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.

Because of these limitations, Core FFO should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Core FFO only as a supplemental measure.

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Below is a reconciliation of net income (loss) to FFO and Core FFO available to common shareholders (in thousands, except per share amounts):

202120202019
Net income (loss)$9,558$(38,013)$92,728
Adjusted for:
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets - consolidated107,698114,021120,856
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets - unconsolidated joint ventures11,61812,02412,512
Impairment charges - consolidated (1)6,98967,22637,610
Impairment charges - unconsolidated joint ventures3,091
Loss on sale of joint venture property, including foreign currency effect (2)3,7043,641
Gain on sale of assets(2,324)(43,422)
FFO139,567156,025223,925
FFO attributable to noncontrolling interests in other consolidated partnerships(190)(195)
Allocation of earnings to participating securities(1,453)(1,713)(1,991)
FFO available to common shareholders (3)$138,114$154,122$221,739
As further adjusted for:
Compensation related to voluntary retirement plan and other executive officer severance and retirement (4)3,5795734,371
Casualty gain(969)
Gain on sale of outparcel(992)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (5)47,860
Impact of above adjustments to the allocation of earnings to participating securities(224)5(35)
Core FFO available to common shareholders (3)$188,360$153,708$226,075
FFO available to common shareholders per share - diluted (3)$1.29$1.58$2.27
Core FFO available to common shareholders per share - diluted (3)$1.76$1.57$2.31
Weighted Average Shares:
Basic weighted average common shares100,41892,61892,808
Effect of notional units809
Effect of outstanding options and restricted common shares752
Diluted weighted average common shares (for earnings per share computations)101,97992,61892,808
Effect of outstanding options94
Exchangeable operating partnership units4,7904,9034,958
Diluted weighted average common shares (for FFO and Core FFO per share computations) (3)106,76997,61597,766

(1)The 2020 amount includes $4.0 million of impairment loss attributable to the right-of-use asset associated with the ground lease at the Mashantucket (Foxwoods), Connecticut outlet center. The 2021 amount includes $563,000 of impairment loss attributable to the right-of-use asset associated with the ground lease at the Mashantucket (Foxwoods), Connecticut outlet center.

(2)Includes a $3.6 million charge related to the foreign currency effect of the sale of the Saint-Sauveur, Quebec property by the RioCan joint venture in March 2021.

(3)Assumes the Class A common limited partnership units of the Operating Partnership held by the noncontrolling interests are exchanged for common shares of the Company. Each Class A common limited partnership unit is exchangeable for one of the Company's common shares, subject to certain limitations to preserve the Company's REIT status.

(4)The 2019 amount represents the accelerated recognition of compensation cost entitled to be received by the Company’s former President and Chief Operating Officer per the terms of a transition agreement executed in connection with his retirement. The 2020 and 2021 amounts include compensation cost related to a voluntary retirement plan offer which required eligible participants to give notice of acceptance by December 1, 2020 for an effective retirement date of March 31, 2021. The 2021 amount also includes other executive officer severance costs incurred during 2021.

(5)In April 2021, the Company completed a partial redemption of $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of its $250.0 million 3.875% senior notes due December 2023 for $163.0 million in cash. In September 2021, the Company completed a redemption of the remaining senior notes due 2023, $100.0 million in aggregate principal amount outstanding, and all of its 3.750% senior notes due 2024, $250.0 million in aggregate principal outstanding, for $381.9 million in cash. The loss on extinguishment of debt includes make-whole premiums of $44.9 million for both of these redemptions.

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Portfolio Net Operating Income and Same Center NOI

We present portfolio net operating income (“Portfolio NOI”) and same center net operating income (“Same Center NOI”) as supplemental measures of our operating performance. Portfolio NOI represents our property level net operating income which is defined as total operating revenues less property operating expenses and excludes termination fees and non-cash adjustments including straight-line rent, net above and below market rent amortization, impairment charges and gains or losses on the sale of assets recognized during the periods presented. We define Same Center NOI as Portfolio NOI for the properties that were operational for the entire portion of both comparable reporting periods and which were not acquired, or subject to a material expansion or non-recurring event, such as a natural disaster, during the comparable reporting periods.

We believe Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI are non-GAAP metrics used by industry analysts, investors and management to measure the operating performance of our properties because they provide performance measures directly related to the revenues and expenses involved in owning and operating real estate assets and provide a perspective not immediately apparent from net income (loss), FFO or Core FFO. Because Same Center NOI excludes properties developed, redeveloped, acquired and sold; as well as non-cash adjustments, gains or losses on the sale of outparcels and termination rents; it highlights operating trends such as occupancy levels, rental rates and operating costs on properties that were operational for both comparable periods. Other REITs may use different methodologies for calculating Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI, and accordingly, our Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI may not be comparable to other REITs.

Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI should not be considered alternatives to net income (loss) or as an indicator of our financial performance since they do not reflect the entire operations of our portfolio, nor do they reflect the impact of general and administrative expenses, acquisition-related expenses, interest expense, depreciation and amortization costs, other non-property income and losses, the level of capital expenditures and leasing costs necessary to maintain the operating performance of our properties, or trends in development and construction activities which are significant economic costs and activities that could materially impact our results from operations. Because of these limitations, Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI should not be viewed in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI only as supplemental measures.

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Below is a reconciliation of net income (loss) to Portfolio NOI and Same Center NOI for the consolidated portfolio (in thousands):

20212020
Net income (loss)$9,558$(38,013)
Adjusted to exclude:
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures(8,904)(1,126)
Interest expense52,86663,142
Gain on sale of assets(2,324)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (1)47,860
Other (income) expense1,595(925)
Impairment charges6,98967,226
Depreciation and amortization110,008117,143
Other non-property (income) expenses1651,359
Corporate general and administrative expenses66,02348,172
Non-cash adjustments (2)2,3166,170
Lease termination fees(2,225)(12,125)
Portfolio NOI - Consolidated286,251248,699
Non-same center NOI - Consolidated(1,483)(2,454)
Same Center NOI - Consolidated (3)$284,768$246,245

(1)In April 2021, the Company completed a partial redemption of $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of its $250.0 million 3.875% senior notes due December 2023 for $163.0 million in cash. In September 2021, the Company completed a redemption of the remaining senior notes due 2023, $100.0 million in aggregate principal amount outstanding, and all of its 3.750% senior notes due 2024, $250.0 million in aggregate principal outstanding, for $381.9 million in cash. The loss on extinguishment of debt includes make-whole premiums of $44.9 million for both of these redemptions.

(2)Non-cash items include straight-line rent, above and below market rent amortization, straight-line rent expense on land leases and gains or losses on outparcel sales, as applicable.

(3)Sold outlet centers excluded from Same Center NOI Cash Basis:

Outlet centers sold:
TerrellAugust 2020
JeffersonvilleJanuary 2021

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Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre

We present Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) as adjusted for items described below (“Adjusted EBITDA”), EBITDA for Real Estate (“EBITDAre”) and Adjusted EBITDAre, all non-GAAP measures, as supplemental measures of our operating performance. Each of these measures is defined as follows:

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) available to the Company’s common shareholders computed in accordance with GAAP before interest expense, income taxes (if applicable), depreciation and amortization, gains and losses on sale of operating properties, joint venture properties, outparcels and other assets, impairment write-downs of depreciated property and of investment in unconsolidated joint ventures caused by a decrease in value of depreciated property in the affiliate, compensation related to voluntary retirement plan and other executive officer severance, casualty gains and losses, gains and losses on early extinguishment of debt, net and other items that we do not consider indicative of the Company's ongoing operating performance.

We determine EBITDAre based on the definition set forth by NAREIT, which is defined as net income (loss) available to the Company’s common shareholders computed in accordance with GAAP before interest expense, income taxes (if applicable), depreciation and amortization, gains and losses on sale of operating properties, gains and losses on change of control and impairment write-downs of depreciated property and of investment in unconsolidated joint ventures caused by a decrease in value of depreciated property in the affiliate and after adjustments to reflect our share of the EBITDAre of unconsolidated joint ventures.

Adjusted EBITDAre is defined as EBITDAre excluding gains and losses on early extinguishment of debt, net, casualty gains and losses, compensation related to voluntary retirement plan and other executive officer severance, casualty gains and losses, gains and losses on sale of outparcels, and other items that that we do not consider indicative of the Company's ongoing operating performance.

We present Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre as we believe they are useful for investors, creditors and rating agencies as they provide additional performance measures that are independent of a Company’s existing capital structure to facilitate the evaluation and comparison of the Company’s operating performance to other REITs and provide a more consistent metric for comparing the operating performance of the Company’s real estate between periods.

Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre have significant limitations as analytical tools, including:

•They do not reflect our interest expense;

•They do not reflect gains or losses on sales of operating properties or impairment write-downs of depreciated property and of investment in unconsolidated joint ventures caused by a decrease in value of depreciated property in the affiliate;

•Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDAre do not reflect gains and losses on extinguishment of debt and other items that may affect operations; and

•Other companies in our industry may calculate these measures differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.

Because of these limitations, Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre only as supplemental measures.

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Below is a reconciliation of Net Income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands):

202120202019
Net income (loss)$9,558$(38,013)$92,728
Adjusted to exclude:
Interest expense52,86663,14261,672
Depreciation and amortization110,008117,143123,314
Impairment charges - consolidated (1)6,98967,22637,610
Impairment charge - unconsolidated joint ventures3,091
Loss on sale of joint venture property, including foreign currency effect (2)3,7043,641
Gain on sale of assets(2,324)(43,422)
Compensation related to voluntary retirement plan and other executive severance (3)3,5795734,371
Casualty gain(969)
Gain on sale of outparcel - unconsolidated joint ventures(992)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (4)47,860
Adjusted EBITDA$233,595$209,846$279,914

Below is a reconciliation of Net Income (loss) to EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre (in thousands):

202120202019
Net income (loss)$9,558$(38,013)$92,728
Adjusted to exclude:
Interest expense52,86663,14261,672
Depreciation and amortization110,008117,143123,314
Impairment charges - consolidated (1)6,98967,22637,610
Impairment charge - unconsolidated joint ventures3,091
Loss on sale of joint venture property, including foreign currency effect (2)3,7043,641
Gain on sale of assets(2,324)(43,422)
Pro-rata share of interest expense - unconsolidated joint ventures5,8586,5458,117
Pro-rata share of depreciation and amortization - unconsolidated joint ventures11,61812,02412,458
EBITDAre$200,601$228,834$296,118
Compensation related to voluntary retirement plan and other executive officer severance (3)3,5795734,371
Casualty gain(969)
Gain on sale of outparcel - unconsolidated joint ventures(992)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (4)47,860
Adjusted EBITDAre$251,071$228,415$300,489

(1)The 2020 amount includes $4.0 million of impairment loss attributable to the right-of-use asset associated with the ground lease at the Mashantucket (Foxwoods), Connecticut outlet center. The 2021 amount includes $563,000 of impairment loss attributable to the right-of-use asset associated with the ground lease at the Mashantucket (Foxwoods), Connecticut outlet center.

(2)Includes a $3.6 million charge related to the foreign currency effect of the sale of the Saint-Sauveur, Quebec property by the RioCan joint venture in March 2021.

(3)The 2019 amount represents the accelerated recognition of compensation cost entitled to be received by the Company’s former President and Chief Operating Officer per the terms of a transition agreement executed in connection with his retirement. The 2020 and 2021 amounts include compensation costs related to a voluntary retirement plan offer which required eligible participants to give notice of acceptance by December 1, 2020 for an effective retirement date of March 31, 2021. The 2021 amount also includes other executive officer severance costs incurred during 2021.

(4)In April 2021, the Company completed a partial redemption of $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of its $250.0 million 3.875% senior notes due December 2023 for $163.0 million in cash. In September 2021, the Company completed a redemption of the remaining senior notes due 2023, $100.0 million in aggregate principal amount outstanding, and all of its 3.750% senior notes due 2024, $250.0 million in aggregate principal outstanding, for $381.9 million in cash. The loss on extinguishment of debt includes make-whole premiums of $44.9 million for both of these redemptions.

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Economic Conditions and Outlook

We are closely monitoring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on all aspects of our business and geographies, including how it will impact our tenants and business partners. For further discussion of COVID-19, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - COVID-19 Pandemic.”

The majority of our leases contain provisions designed to mitigate the impact of inflation. Such provisions include clauses for the escalation of base rent and clauses enabling us to receive percentage rentals based on tenants’ gross sales (above predetermined levels) which generally increase as prices rise. A component of most leases includes a pro-rata share or escalating fixed contributions by the tenant for property operating expenses, including common area maintenance, real estate taxes, insurance and advertising and promotion, thereby reducing exposure to increases in costs and operating expenses resulting from inflation.

A portion of our rental revenues are derived from rents that directly depend on the sales volume of certain tenants. Accordingly, declines in these tenants’ sales would reduce the income produced by our properties. If the sales or profitability of our retail tenants decline sufficiently, whether due to a change in consumer preferences, health concerns, legislative changes that increase the cost of their operations or otherwise, such tenants may be unable to pay their existing rents as such rents would represent a higher percentage of their sales. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we saw reductions in rental revenues during 2020 as a result of declines in the sales volumes of certain tenants. However, during 2021, our tenants' average sales per square foot for the consolidated portfolio was the highest in our company's history, resulting in significant increases in rental revenues compared to the prior year.

In addition, certain of our lease agreements include co-tenancy and/or sales-based provisions that may allow a tenant to pay reduced rent and/or terminate a lease prior to its natural expiration if we fail to maintain certain occupancy levels or retain specified named tenants, or if the tenant does not achieve certain specified sales targets. If our occupancy declines, certain outlet centers may fall below the minimum co-tenancy thresholds and could trigger many tenants' contractual ability to pay reduced rents, which in turn may negatively impact our results of operations. Our occupancy at our consolidated centers improved from 92% at the end of 2020 to 95% at the end of 2021.

Our outlet centers typically include well-known, national, brand name companies. By maintaining a broad base of well-known tenants and a geographically diverse portfolio of properties located across the United States, we believe we reduce our operating and leasing risks. No one tenant (including affiliates) accounts for more than 8% of our square feet or 7% of our rental revenues.

Due to the relatively short-term nature of our tenants’ leases, a significant portion of the leases in our portfolio come up for renewal each year. During 2022, approximately 2.1 million square feet, or 17% to the total portfolio including our share of unconsolidated joint ventures, will come up for renewal. For the total portfolio, including the Company’s pro rata share of unconsolidated joint ventures, as of January 31, 2022, we had lease renewals executed or in process for 29.8% of the space scheduled to expire during 2022 compared to 42.9% of the space scheduled to expire during 2021 that was executed or in process as of January 31, 2021. As of January 31, 2022, we had lease renewals executed or in process for approximately 77.7% of the space that came up for renewal in 2021.

The current challenging retail environment has impacted our business as our operations are subject to the operating results and operating decisions of our retail tenants. We are encouraged by the recent improvement in traffic and sales trends, which in many cases are exceeding 2019 levels, and the fact that collections of monthly rents have normalized. However, many retailers across the country are currently facing, or expect to face, potential logistics and staffing issues. While we believe many of these retailers are proactively navigating this situation, the ultimate impact of labor and supply chain issues is unknown.

We may continue to experience pressure from current vacancies, potential additional store closures and potential rent modifications. As is typical in the retail industry, certain tenants have closed, or will close, certain stores by terminating their lease prior to its contractual expiration or as a result of filing for protection under bankruptcy laws, or may request modifications to their existing lease terms. We recaptured approximately 136,000 square feet within our consolidated portfolio during the year ended December 31, 2021 related to bankruptcies and brand-wide restructurings by retailers, compared to 903,000 square feet for the year ended December 31, 2020.

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We believe outlet stores will continue to be a profitable and fundamental distribution channel for many brand name manufacturers. While we continue to attract and retain additional tenants, if we were unable to successfully renew or re-lease a significant amount of this space on favorable economic terms or in a timely manner, the loss in rent and our Same Center NOI could be further negatively impacted in 2022. As a result of COVID-19, occupancy could be negatively impacted in 2022. Occupancy at our consolidated centers was 95.2% and 91.9% as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.