Regency Centers Corporation (“Regency Centers”, “Regency” or the
“Company”) (Nasdaq: REG) today reported financial and operating
results for the period ended December 31, 2024 and provided
initial 2025 earnings guidance. For the three months ended
December 31, 2024 and 2023, Net Income Attributable to Common
Shareholders was $0.46 per diluted share and $0.47 per diluted
share, respectively. For the twelve months ended December 31,
2024 and 2023, Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders was
$2.11 per diluted share and $2.04 per diluted share, respectively.
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024
Highlights
- Reported Nareit FFO of $1.09 per diluted share for the fourth
quarter, and $4.30 per diluted share for the full year
- Reported Core Operating Earnings of $1.04 per diluted share for
the fourth quarter, and $4.13 per diluted share for the full
year
- Generated Core Operating Earnings per share growth exceeding 5%
for the full year, excluding the collection of receivables reserved
during 2020 and 2021
- Increased Same Property NOI for the fourth quarter by 4.0%
year-over-year, and for the full year by 3.6%, excluding lease
termination fees and the collection of receivables reserved during
2020 and 2021
- Increased Same Property percent leased by 60 basis points
sequentially and 100 basis points year-over-year to a new record
high of 96.7%
- Increased Same Property shop percent leased by 40 basis points
sequentially and 60 basis points year-over-year to a new record
high of 94.1%
- Executed 8.1 million square feet of comparable new and renewal
leases during the full year at blended rent spreads of +9.5% on a
cash basis and +19.0% on a straight-lined basis
- Started over $35 million of new development and redevelopment
projects in the fourth quarter, bringing year-to-date total project
starts to $258 million
- As of December 31, 2024, Regency's in-process development
and redevelopment projects had estimated net project costs of $497
million
- Acquired University Commons – Austin in the fourth quarter, an
H-E-B anchored shopping center in the Austin, TX MSA
- Raised $100 million of common stock on a forward basis through
the Company's at-the-market ("ATM") program at an average price of
$74.66 per share
- Pro-rata net debt and preferred stock to operating EBITDAre at
December 31, 2024 was 5.2x
- Subsequent to quarter end, on February 4, 2025, Regency's Board
of Directors (the "Board") declared a quarterly cash dividend on
the Company's common stock of $0.705 per share
“We are proud to report another year of exceptional performance,
driven by robust tenant demand at our shopping centers and
significant value creation through our investments platform,” said
Lisa Palmer, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We closed the
year at record-high occupancy levels accompanied by strong rent
growth, as well as our highest annual volume of development and
redevelopment starts in nearly 20 years. Our solid operating
fundamentals, disciplined development strategy, and balance sheet
position, combined with the hard work of our team, provide a strong
foundation for sustained earnings growth.”
Financial Results
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders
- For the three months ended December 31, 2024, Net Income
Attributable to Common Shareholders was $83.1 million, or $0.46 per
diluted share, compared to Net Income Attributable to Common
Shareholders of $86.4 million, or $0.47 per diluted share, for the
same period in 2023.
- Net Income in the fourth quarter of 2024 includes an impairment
charge of $14.3 million, or $0.08 per diluted share.
- For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023,
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders was $386.7 million,
or $2.11 per diluted share, compared to Net Income Attributable to
Common Shareholders of $359.5 million, or $2.04 per diluted share,
for the same period in 2023.
Nareit FFO
- For the three months ended December 31, 2024, Nareit FFO
was $199.5 million, or $1.09 per diluted share, compared to $190.0
million, or $1.02 per diluted share, for the same period in
2023.
- For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023,
Nareit FFO was $790.9 million, or $4.30 per diluted share, compared
to $736.1 million, or $4.15 per diluted share, for the same period
in 2023.
Core Operating Earnings
- For the three months ended December 31, 2024, Core
Operating Earnings was $190.6 million, or $1.04 per diluted share,
compared to $184.4 million, or $0.99 per diluted share, for the
same period in 2023.
- For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023,
Core Operating Earnings was $760.7 million, or $4.13 per diluted
share, compared to $700.9 million, or $3.95 per diluted share, for
the same period in 2023.
Portfolio Performance
Same Property NOI
- Fourth quarter 2024 Same Property Net Operating Income (“NOI”),
excluding lease termination fees and the collection of receivables
reserved during 2020 and 2021, increased by 4.0% compared to the
same period in 2023.
- Same Property base rents contributed 3.3% to Same Property NOI
growth in the fourth quarter of 2024.
- Full year 2024 Same Property NOI, excluding lease termination
fees and the collection of receivables reserved during 2020 and
2021, increased by 3.6% compared to the same period in 2023.
- Same Property base rents contributed 2.9% to Same Property NOI
growth in the full year 2024.
Occupancy
- As of December 31, 2024, Regency’s Same Property portfolio
was 96.7% leased, an increase of 60 basis points sequentially, and
an increase of 100 basis points compared to December 31, 2023.
- Same Property anchor percent leased, which includes spaces
greater than or equal to 10,000 square feet, was 98.3%, an increase
of 130 basis points compared to December 31, 2023.
- Same Property shop percent leased, which includes spaces less
than 10,000 square feet, was 94.1%, an increase of 60 basis points
compared to December 31, 2023.
- As of December 31, 2024, Regency’s Same Property portfolio
was 93.7% commenced, an increase of 100 basis points sequentially
and an increase of 80 basis points compared to December 31,
2023.
Leasing Activity
- During the three months ended December 31, 2024, Regency
executed approximately 2.3 million square feet of comparable new
and renewal leases at a blended cash rent spread of +10.8% and a
blended straight-lined rent spread of +20.2%.
- During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, the
Company executed approximately 8.1 million square feet of
comparable new and renewal leases at a blended cash rent spread of
+9.5% and a blended straight-lined rent spread of +19.0%.
Capital Allocation and Balance Sheet
Developments and Redevelopments
- During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, the
Company started development and redevelopment projects with
estimated net project costs of approximately $258 million, at the
Company’s share, including more than $35 million of starts during
the fourth quarter.
- As of December 31, 2024, Regency’s in-process development
and redevelopment projects had estimated net project costs of $497
million at the Company’s share, 39% of which has been incurred to
date.
Property Transactions
- During the full year 2024, the Company completed acquisitions
for a combined total of approximately $92 million and dispositions
for a combined total of approximately $112 million, each at
Regency's share
- During the fourth quarter, the Company, with its institutional
joint venture partner, acquired University Commons – Austin in
Round Rock, Texas, a suburb of Austin, for approximately $14
million, at Regency's share.
- During the fourth quarter, the Company disposed of two small
office buildings in Greenwich, Connecticut, for approximately $5
million, at Regency’s share.
- Subsequent to year end, Regency acquired its partner’s interest
in Putnam Plaza in Carmel, NY for approximately $10 million,
effective January 1, 2025, and now owns 100% of the asset.
Balance Sheet
- During the fourth quarter, Regency entered into forward sale
agreements to sell $100 million of common stock through the
Company’s ATM program, at an average price of $74.66 per share.
Under the terms of its forward sale agreements, the Company has
until December of 2025 to settle the transactions. Regency intends
to use the proceeds to fund future investments and for general
corporate purposes.
- As of December 31, 2024, Regency had approximately $1.4
billion of capacity under its revolving credit facility.
- As of December 31, 2024, Regency’s pro-rata net debt and
preferred stock to operating EBITDAre was 5.2x.
Common and Preferred Dividends
- On February 4, 2025, Regency’s Board declared a quarterly cash
dividend on the Company’s common stock of $0.705 per share. The
dividend is payable on April 2, 2025, to shareholders of record as
of March 12, 2025.
- On February 4, 2025, Regency’s Board declared a quarterly cash
dividend on the Company’s Series A preferred stock of $0.390625 per
share. The dividend is payable on April 30, 2025, to shareholders
of record as of April 15, 2025.
- On February 4, 2025, Regency’s Board declared a quarterly cash
dividend on the Company’s Series B preferred stock of $0.367200 per
share. The dividend is payable on April 30, 2025, to shareholders
of record as of April 15, 2025.
2025 Guidance
Regency Centers is hereby providing initial 2025 guidance, as
summarized in the table below. Please refer to the Company’s fourth
quarter 2024 "Earnings Presentation" and "Quarterly Supplemental"
for additional detail. All materials are posted on the Company’s
website at investors.regencycenters.com.
Full Year 2025 Guidance (in thousands, except per share
data) |
2024 Actual |
2025 Guidance |
|
|
|
Net Income Attributable to
Common Shareholders per diluted share |
$2.11 |
$2.25 - $2.31 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nareit Funds From Operations
(“Nareit FFO”) per diluted share |
$4.30 |
$4.52 - $4.58 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Core Operating Earnings per
diluted share(1) |
$4.13 |
$4.30 - $4.36 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Same property NOI growth
without termination fees(2) |
3.6% |
+3.2% to +4.0% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-cash revenues(3) |
$45,047 |
+/-$45,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
G&A expense, net(4) |
$96,519 |
$93,000-$96,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense, net and
Preferred stock dividends(5) |
$214,815 |
$231,000-$234,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Management, transaction and
other fees |
$26,911 |
+/-$27,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Development and Redevelopment
spend |
$228,847 |
+/-$250,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisitions |
$91,905 |
+/-$135,000 |
Cap rate (weighted average) |
6.4% |
+/- 5.5% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dispositions |
$111,850 |
+/-$75,000 |
Cap rate (weighted average) |
5.4% |
+/- 6.0% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share/unit issuances |
$0 |
$100,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share/unit repurchases |
$200,000 |
$0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Merger-related transition
expense |
$7,718 |
$0 |
|
|
|
Note:
Figures above represent 100% of Regency's consolidated entities and
its pro-rata share of unconsolidated real estate partnerships, with
the exception of items that are net of noncontrolling interests
including per share data, "Development and Redevelopment spend",
"Acquisitions", and "Dispositions".(1) Core Operating Earnings
excludes fromNareitFFO: (i) transaction related income or expenses;
(ii) gains or losses from the early extinguishment of debt; (iii)
certain non-cash components of earnings derived from straight-line
rents, above and below market rent amortization, and debt and
derivative mark-to-market amortization; and (iv) other amounts as
they occur.(2) 2024 Same property NOI growth excludes $4.4M of
collections of 2020/2021 reserves in 2023, with growth of 3.1% when
not excluded.(3) Includes above and below market rent
amortization and straight-line rents, and excludes debt and
derivative mark to market amortization.(4) Represents "General
& administrative, net" before gains or losses on deferred
compensation plan, as reported on supplemental pages 5 and 7 and
calculated on a pro rata basis.(5) Includes debt and
derivative mark to market amortization, and is net of interest
income. |
Conference Call Information
To discuss Regency’s fourth quarter results and provide further
business updates, management will host a conference call on Friday,
February 7th at 11:00 a.m. ET. Dial-in and webcast information is
below.
Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference
Call
Date: |
Friday, February 7, 2025 |
Time: |
11:00 a.m. ET |
Dial#: |
877-407-0789 or
201-689-8562 |
Webcast: |
Fourth Quarter 2024 Webcast
Link |
Replay: Webcast Archive – Investor Relations
page under Events & Webcasts
About Regency Centers Corporation
(Nasdaq: REG)
Regency Centers is a preeminent national owner, operator, and
developer of shopping centers located in suburban trade areas with
compelling demographics. Our portfolio includes thriving properties
merchandised with highly productive grocers, restaurants, service
providers, and best-in-class retailers that connect to their
neighborhoods, communities, and customers. Operating as a fully
integrated real estate company, Regency Centers is a qualified real
estate investment trust (REIT) that is self-administered,
self-managed, and an S&P 500 Index member. For more
information, please visit RegencyCenters.com.
Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to Common
Shareholders to Nareit FFO, Core Operating Earnings, and Adjusted
Funds from Operations – Actual (in thousands,
except per share amounts)
For the Periods Ended
December 31, 2024 and 2023 |
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Year Ended |
|
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
Reconciliation of Net
Income Attributable to Common Shareholders to Nareit
FFO: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders |
|
$ |
83,066 |
|
|
|
86,361 |
|
|
$ |
386,738 |
|
|
|
359,500 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile to Nareit Funds From Operations(1): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization (excluding FF&E) |
|
|
102,816 |
|
|
|
105,849 |
|
|
|
422,581 |
|
|
|
378,400 |
|
Gain on sale of real estate, net of tax |
|
|
(1,216 |
) |
|
|
(2,690 |
) |
|
|
(35,069 |
) |
|
|
(3,822 |
) |
Provision for impairment of real estate |
|
|
14,304 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
14,304 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Exchangeable operating partnership units |
|
|
502 |
|
|
|
518 |
|
|
|
2,338 |
|
|
|
2,008 |
|
Nareit Funds From Operations |
|
$ |
199,472 |
|
|
|
190,038 |
|
|
$ |
790,892 |
|
|
|
736,086 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nareit FFO per share
(diluted) |
|
$ |
1.09 |
|
|
|
1.02 |
|
|
$ |
4.30 |
|
|
|
4.15 |
|
Weighted average shares
(diluted) |
|
|
182,900 |
|
|
|
185,948 |
|
|
|
184,139 |
|
|
|
177,324 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reconciliation of
Nareit FFO to Core Operating Earnings: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nareit Funds From
Operations |
|
$ |
199,472 |
|
|
|
190,038 |
|
|
$ |
790,892 |
|
|
|
736,086 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile to Core Operating Earnings(1): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Not Comparable Items |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Merger transition costs |
|
|
649 |
|
|
|
3,109 |
|
|
|
7,718 |
|
|
|
4,620 |
|
Loss (gain) on early extinguishment of debt |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(99 |
) |
|
|
180 |
|
|
|
(99 |
) |
Certain Non-Cash Items |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Straight-line rent |
|
|
(6,073 |
) |
|
|
(3,745 |
) |
|
|
(22,980 |
) |
|
|
(11,060 |
) |
Uncollectible straight-line rent |
|
|
547 |
|
|
|
1,124 |
|
|
|
2,446 |
|
|
|
(1,174 |
) |
Above/below market rent amortization, net |
|
|
(5,521 |
) |
|
|
(7,731 |
) |
|
|
(23,431 |
) |
|
|
(29,869 |
) |
Debt and derivative mark-to-market amortization |
|
|
1,504 |
|
|
|
1,685 |
|
|
|
5,837 |
|
|
|
2,352 |
|
Core Operating Earnings |
|
$ |
190,578 |
|
|
|
184,381 |
|
|
|
760,662 |
|
|
|
700,856 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Core Operating Earnings per
share (diluted) |
|
$ |
1.04 |
|
|
|
0.99 |
|
|
$ |
4.13 |
|
|
|
3.95 |
|
Weighted average shares
(diluted) |
|
|
182,900 |
|
|
|
185,948 |
|
|
|
184,139 |
|
|
|
177,324 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average Shares For
Diluted Earnings per Share |
|
|
181,803 |
|
|
|
184,963 |
|
|
|
183,040 |
|
|
|
176,371 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average Shares For
Diluted FFO and Core Operating Earnings per Share |
|
|
182,900 |
|
|
|
185,948 |
|
|
|
184,139 |
|
|
|
177,324 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reconciliation of Core
Operating Earnings to Adjusted Funds from Operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Core Operating Earnings |
|
$ |
190,578 |
|
|
|
184,381 |
|
|
$ |
760,662 |
|
|
|
700,856 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile to Adjusted Funds from Operations(1): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating capital expenditures |
|
|
(47,061 |
) |
|
|
(47,511 |
) |
|
|
(138,229 |
) |
|
|
(112,694 |
) |
Debt cost and derivative adjustments |
|
|
2,122 |
|
|
|
1,690 |
|
|
|
8,391 |
|
|
|
6,739 |
|
Stock-based compensation |
|
|
4,471 |
|
|
|
4,154 |
|
|
|
18,549 |
|
|
|
17,277 |
|
Adjusted Funds from Operations |
|
$ |
150,110 |
|
|
|
142,714 |
|
|
$ |
649,373 |
|
|
|
612,178 |
|
(1) Includes
Regency's consolidated entities and its pro-rata share of
unconsolidated real estate partnerships, net of pro-rata share
attributable to noncontrolling interests. |
Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to Common
Shareholders to Pro-Rata Same Property NOI
– Actual (in thousands)
For the Periods Ended
December 31, 2024 and 2023 |
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Year Ended |
|
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income attributable to common shareholders |
|
$83,066 |
|
86,361 |
|
|
$386,738 |
|
359,500 |
|
Less: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Management, transaction, and other fees |
|
|
(7,978 |
) |
(6,731 |
) |
|
|
(27,874 |
) |
(26,954 |
) |
Other(1) |
|
|
(12,516 |
) |
(11,767 |
) |
|
|
(49,944 |
) |
(46,084 |
) |
Plus: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
95,206 |
|
98,909 |
|
|
|
394,714 |
|
352,282 |
|
General and administrative |
|
|
26,022 |
|
26,558 |
|
|
|
101,465 |
|
97,806 |
|
Other operating expense |
|
|
1,504 |
|
4,741 |
|
|
|
10,867 |
|
9,459 |
|
Other expense, net |
|
|
59,362 |
|
38,632 |
|
|
|
154,260 |
|
147,824 |
|
Equity in income of investments in real estate partnerships
excluded from NOI(2) |
|
|
14,601 |
|
10,822 |
|
|
|
54,040 |
|
46,088 |
|
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
|
|
2,200 |
|
2,260 |
|
|
|
9,452 |
|
6,310 |
|
Preferred stock dividends |
|
|
3,411 |
|
3,413 |
|
|
|
13,650 |
|
5,057 |
|
NOI |
|
|
264,878 |
|
253,198 |
|
|
|
1,047,368 |
|
951,288 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less non-same property NOI(3) |
|
|
(27,845 |
) |
(24,817 |
) |
|
|
(107,520 |
) |
(36,246 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Same Property NOI |
|
$237,033 |
|
228,381 |
|
|
$939,848 |
|
915,042 |
|
% change |
|
|
3.8 |
% |
|
|
|
2.7 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Same Property NOI without Termination Fees |
|
$235,352 |
|
226,951 |
|
|
$934,974 |
|
907,172 |
|
% change |
|
|
3.7 |
% |
|
|
|
3.1 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Same Property NOI without Termination Fees or
Redevelopments |
|
$200,013 |
|
194,257 |
|
|
$794,903 |
|
776,762 |
|
% change |
|
|
3.0 |
% |
|
|
|
2.3 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Same Property NOI without Termination Fees or Collection of
2020/2021 Reserves |
|
$235,352 |
|
226,278 |
|
|
$934,974 |
|
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(1) Includes
straight-line rental income and expense, net of reserves, above and
below market rent amortization, other fees, and noncontrolling
interests.(2) Includes non-NOI expenses incurred at our
unconsolidated real estate partnerships, such as, but not limited
to, straight-line rental income, above and below market rent
amortization, depreciation and amortization, interest expense, and
real estate gains and impairments.(3) Includes revenues and
expenses attributable to Non-Same Property, Projects in
Development, corporate activities, and noncontrolling
interests. |
Same Property NOI is a key non-GAAP pro-rata measure used by
management in evaluating the operating performance of Regency’s
properties. The Company provides a reconciliation of Net Income
Attributable to Common Shareholders to pro-rata Same Property
NOI.
Reported results are preliminary and not final until the filing
of the Company’s Form 10-K with the SEC and, therefore, remain
subject to adjustment.
The Company has published forward-looking statements and
additional financial information in its fourth quarter 2024
supplemental package that may help investors estimate earnings. A
copy of the Company’s fourth quarter 2024 supplemental package will
be available on the Company's website at
investors.regencycenters.com or by written request to: Investor
Relations, Regency Centers Corporation, One Independent Drive,
Suite 114, Jacksonville, Florida, 32202. The supplemental package
contains more detailed financial and property results including
financial statements, an outstanding debt summary, acquisition and
development activity, investments in partnerships, information
pertaining to securities issued other than common stock, property
details, a significant tenant rent report and a lease expiration
table in addition to earnings and valuation guidance assumptions.
The information provided in the supplemental package is unaudited
and includes non-GAAP measures, and there can be no assurance that
the information will not vary from the final information in the
Company’s Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2024.
Regency may, but assumes no obligation to, update information in
the supplemental package from time to time.
Non-GAAP Disclosure
We believe these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to
our Board of Directors, management and investors regarding certain
trends relating to our financial condition and results of
operations. Our management uses these non-GAAP measures to compare
our performance to that of prior periods for trend analyses,
purposes of determining management incentive compensation and
budgeting, forecasting and planning purposes.
We do not consider non-GAAP measures an alternative to financial
measures determined in accordance with GAAP, rather they supplement
GAAP measures by providing additional information we believe to be
useful to our shareholders. The principal limitation of these
non-GAAP financial measures is they may exclude significant expense
and income items that are required by GAAP to be recognized in our
consolidated financial statements. In addition, they reflect the
exercise of management’s judgment about which expense and income
items are excluded or included in determining these non-GAAP
financial measures. In order to compensate for these limitations,
reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures we use to their
most directly comparable GAAP measures are provided. Non-GAAP
financial measures should not be relied upon in evaluating the
financial condition, results of operations or future prospects of
the Company.
Nareit FFO is a commonly used measure of REIT performance, which
the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts
(“Nareit”) defines as net income, computed in accordance with GAAP,
excluding gains on sale and impairments of real estate, net of tax,
plus depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for
unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. Regency computes
Nareit FFO for all periods presented in accordance with Nareit's
definition. Since Nareit FFO excludes depreciation and amortization
and gains on sales and impairments of real estate, it provides a
performance measure that, when compared year over year, reflects
the impact on operations from trends in percent leased, rental
rates, operating costs, acquisition and development activities, and
financing costs. This provides a perspective of the Company’s
financial performance not immediately apparent from net income
determined in accordance with GAAP. Thus, Nareit FFO is a
supplemental non-GAAP financial measure of the Company's operating
performance, which does not represent cash generated from operating
activities in accordance with GAAP; and, therefore, should not be
considered a substitute measure of cash flows from operations. The
Company provides a reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to
Common Shareholders to Nareit FFO.
Core Operating Earnings is an additional performance measure
that excludes from Nareit FFO: (i) transaction related income or
expenses; (ii) gains or losses from the early extinguishment of
debt; (iii) certain non-cash components of earnings derived from
above and below market rent amortization, straight-line rents, and
amortization of mark-to-market of debt adjustments; and (iv) other
amounts as they occur. The Company provides a reconciliation of Net
Income Attributable to Common Shareholders to Nareit FFO to Core
Operating Earnings.
Adjusted Funds From Operations is an additional performance
measure used by Regency that reflects cash available to fund the
Company’s business needs and distribution to shareholders. AFFO is
calculated by adjusting Core Operating Earnings ("COE") for (i)
capital expenditures necessary to maintain and lease the Company’s
portfolio of properties, (ii) debt cost and derivative adjustments
and (iii) stock-based compensation. The Company provides a
reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders to
Nareit FFO, to Core Operating Earnings, and to Adjusted Funds from
Operations.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this document regarding anticipated
financial, business, legal or other outcomes including business and
market conditions, outlook and other similar statements relating to
Regency’s future events, developments, or financial or operational
performance or results such as our 2025 Guidance, are
“forward-looking statements” made pursuant to the safe harbor
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
and other federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements
are identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “could,”
“should,” “would,” “expect,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend,”
“forecast,” “project,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “guidance,” and other
similar language. However, the absence of these or similar words or
expressions does not mean a statement is not forward-looking. While
we believe these forward-looking statements are reasonable when
made, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance or events and undue reliance should not be placed on
these statements. Although we believe the expectations reflected in
any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions,
we can give no assurance these expectations will be attained, and
it is possible actual results may differ materially from those
indicated by these forward-looking statements due to a variety of
risks and uncertainties. Our operations are subject to a number of
risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, those risk
factors described in our Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”)
filings, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2024 (“2024 Form 10-K”) under Item 1A. When
considering an investment in our securities, you should carefully
read and consider these risks, together with all other information
in our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q
and our other filings and submissions to the SEC. If any of the
events described in the risk factors actually occur, our business,
financial condition or operating results, as well as the market
price of our securities, could be materially adversely affected.
Forward-looking statements are only as of the date they are made,
and Regency undertakes no duty to update its forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events
or developments or otherwise, except as to the extent required by
law. These risks and events include, without limitation:
Risk Factors Related to the Current Economic and
Geopolitical Environments
Interest rates in the current economic environment may adversely
impact our cost to borrow, real estate valuation, and stock price.
Economic challenges and policy changes may adversely impact our
tenants and our business. Unfavorable developments that may affect
the banking and financial services industry could adversely affect
our business, liquidity and financial condition, and overall
results of operations. Current geopolitical challenges could impact
the U.S. economy and consumer spending and our results of
operations and financial condition.
Risk Factors Related to Pandemics or other Public Health
Crises
Pandemics or other public health crises may adversely affect our
tenants financial condition, the profitability of our properties,
and our access to the capital markets and could have a material
adverse effect on our business, results of operations, cash flows
and financial condition.
Risk Factors Related to Operating Retail-Based Shopping
Centers
Economic and market conditions may adversely affect the retail
industry and consequently reduce our revenues and cash flow, and
increase our operating expenses. Shifts in retail trends, sales,
and delivery methods between brick-and-mortar stores, e-commerce,
home delivery, and curbside pick-up may adversely impact our
revenues, results of operations, and cash flows. Changing economic
and retail market conditions in geographic areas where our
properties are concentrated may reduce our revenues and cash flow.
Our success depends on the continued presence and success of our
“anchor” tenants. A percentage of our revenues are derived from
“local” tenants and our net income may be adversely impacted if
these tenants are not successful, or if the demand for the types or
mix of tenants significantly change. We may be unable to collect
balances due from tenants in bankruptcy. Many of our costs and
expenses associated with operating our properties may remain
constant or increase, even if our lease income decreases.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other
building, fire, and safety regulations may have a material negative
effect on us.
Risk Factors Related to Real Estate
Investments
Our real estate assets may decline in value and be subject to
impairment losses which may reduce our net income. We face risks
associated with development, redevelopment, and expansion of
properties. We face risks associated with the development of
mixed-use commercial properties. We face risks associated with the
acquisition of properties. We may be unable to sell properties when
desired because of market conditions. Changes in tax laws could
impact our acquisition or disposition of real estate.
Risk Factors Related to the Environment Affecting Our
Properties
Climate change may adversely impact our properties, some of
which may be more vulnerable due to their geographic location, and
may lead to additional compliance obligations and costs. Costs of
environmental remediation may adversely impact our financial
performance and reduce our cash flow.
Risk Factors Related to Corporate Matters
An increased focus on metrics and reporting related to
environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) factors by investors
and other stakeholders may impose additional costs and expose us to
new risks. An uninsured loss or a loss that exceeds the insurance
coverage on our properties may subject us to loss of capital and
revenue on those properties. Failure to attract and retain key
personnel may adversely affect our business and operations.
Risk Factors Related to Our Partnerships and Joint
Ventures
We do not have voting control over all of the properties owned
in our real estate partnerships and joint ventures, so we are
unable to ensure that our objectives will be pursued. The
termination of our partnerships may adversely affect our cash flow,
operating results, and our ability to make distributions to stock
and unit holders.
Risk Factors Related to Funding Strategies and Capital
Structure
Our ability to sell properties and fund acquisitions and
developments may be adversely impacted by higher market
capitalization rates and lower NOI at our properties which may
adversely affect results of operations and financial condition. We
depend on external sources of capital, which may not be available
in the future on favorable terms or at all. Our debt financing may
adversely affect our business and financial condition. Covenants in
our debt agreements may restrict our operating activities and
adversely affect our financial condition. Increases in interest
rates would cause our borrowing costs to rise and negatively impact
our results of operations. Hedging activity may expose us to risks,
including the risks that a counterparty will not perform and that
the hedge will not yield the economic benefits we anticipate, which
may adversely affect us.
Risk Factors Related to Information Management and
Technology
The unauthorized access, use, theft or destruction of tenant or
employee personal, financial or other data, or of Regency's
proprietary or confidential information stored in our information
systems or by third parties on our behalf, could impact operations,
and expose us to potential liabilities and material adverse
financial impact. Any actual or perceived failure to comply with
new or existing laws, regulations and other requirements relating
to the privacy, security and processing of personal information
could adversely affect our business, results of operations, or
financial condition. The use of technology based on artificial
intelligence presents risks relating to confidentiality, creation
of inaccurate and flawed outputs and emerging regulatory risk, any
or all of which may adversely affect our business and results of
operations.
Risk Factors Related to Taxes and the Parent Company’s
Qualification as a REIT
If the Parent Company fails to qualify as a REIT for federal
income tax purposes, it would be subject to federal income tax at
regular corporate rates. Dividends paid by REITs generally do not
qualify for reduced tax rates. Certain non-U.S. stockholders may be
subject to U.S. federal income tax on gain recognized on a
disposition of our common stock if the Parent Company does not
qualify as a “domestically controlled” REIT. Legislative or other
actions affecting REITs may have a negative effect on us or our
investors. Complying with REIT requirements may limit our ability
to hedge effectively and may cause us to incur tax liabilities.
Partnership tax audit rules could have a material adverse
effect.
Risk Factors Related to the Company’s Common
Stock
Restrictions on the ownership of the Parent Company’s capital
stock to preserve its REIT status may delay or prevent a change in
control. The issuance of the Parent Company's capital stock may
delay or prevent a change in control. Ownership in the Parent
Company may be diluted in the future. The Parent Company’s amended
and restated bylaws provides that the courts located in the State
of Florida will be the sole and exclusive forum for substantially
all disputes between us and our stockholders, which could limit our
stockholders’ ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for
disputes with us or our directors, officers, or employees. There is
no assurance that we will continue to pay dividends at current or
historical rates.
Christy McElroy904 598
7616ChristyMcElroy@regencycenters.com
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