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Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Brixmor Property Group Inc. (Brixmor) and Brixmor Operating Partnership LP.
Reporting Period: Quarter ended March 31, 2026 (Q1 2026).
Business Overview: Brixmor is an internally-managed REIT owning and operating one of the largest publicly traded open-air retail portfolios in the U.S., comprised primarily of grocery-anchored community and neighborhood shopping centers. As of March 31, 2026, the portfolio included 344 shopping centers totaling approximately 62 million square feet of gross leasable area (GLA).

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Total revenues increased by $17.3 million (5.1%) year-over-year, driven by a $17.1 million increase in rental income. This was primarily due to a $15.6 million increase for assets owned for the full period (contractual rent increases, positive rent spreads, and higher occupancy) and $1.5 million from net transaction activity.
• Profitability Surge: Net income nearly doubled to $127.8 million from $69.7 million. The primary driver was a significant increase in the Gain on sale of real estate assets, which rose from $3.1 million in Q1 2025 to $52.1 million in Q1 2026 following the disposition of four shopping centers.
• Operating Expenses: Total operating expenses increased slightly by $2.8 million. Operating costs rose $2.7 million due to higher utilities, repairs, and maintenance. Interest expense increased by $5.3 million due to higher weighted average debt obligations and interest rates.
• Liquidity Improvement: Cash and cash equivalents increased significantly to $424.6 million from $107.4 million, bolstered by net proceeds of $105.7 million from property sales and strong operating cash flow.
• Leasing Activity: Billed occupancy improved to 91.4% (from 90.0%) and leased occupancy to 95.1% (from 94.1%). Rent spreads for new and renewal leases were 27.0%.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Capital Strategy: Management maintains a flexible capital structure with $1.79 billion in available liquidity, including a $1.25 billion revolving credit facility and $115.1 million in anticipated proceeds from unsettled forward equity contracts. No acquisitions were made in Q1 2026.
• Dividends: The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3075 per share for Q1 2026, consistent with the Q2 2026 declaration.
• Debt Maturities: Scheduled debt maturities for the next 12 months total approximately $1.0 billion ($607.5 million in 2026 notes and $400.0 million in 2027 notes). Management believes current liquidity is sufficient to meet these obligations.
• Risks: Key risks include economic contractions, inflation impacting operating expenses, interest rate fluctuations, tenant financial stability, and potential environmental liabilities. The company utilizes interest rate swaps to hedge variable-rate debt exposure.
• Unusual Items: The $52.1 million gain on asset sales is a non-recurring item significantly impacting GAAP net income for the quarter. Additionally, $1.7 million in "Other" expenses was attributed to anticipated environmental remediation costs.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Gain on Sales: Verify the sustainability of earnings by excluding the $52.1 million one-time gain on asset sales when assessing core operational performance.
• Debt Refinancing: Monitor the company's ability to refinance or repay the $1.0 billion in debt maturing within the next 12 months, particularly given the current interest rate environment.
• Occupancy Trends: Track billed and leased occupancy rates (currently 91.4% and 95.1%) to ensure they remain stable against potential retail sector disruptions.
• Forward Equity Contracts: Confirm the settlement of the 3.9 million shares under forward sale contracts, which are expected to generate approximately $116.0 million in proceeds.
• Capital Expenditures: Review the $302.4 million pipeline of value-enhancing reinvestment projects to ensure funding sources align with projected cash flows.