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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, 2025 (Q1 2025).
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., consisting of 361 shopping centers totaling approximately 64 million square feet of gross leasable area (GLA). The portfolio is primarily anchored by non-discretionary and value-oriented retailers.

Key Financial Metrics

Note: Liquidity includes $1.25 billion available under the Revolving Facility and cash balances.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Total revenues increased by $17.3 million (5.4%) year-over-year, driven by a $12.3 million increase in rental income from assets owned for the full period and $5.5 million from net transaction activity. Base rent increased by $7.6 million due to contractual escalations and positive rent spreads.
• Net Income Decline: GAAP net income decreased by $19.2 million (21.6%) primarily due to a significant reduction in gains on the sale of real estate assets ($3.1 million in Q1 2025 vs. $15.1 million in Q1 2024) and higher interest expense ($54.1 million vs. $51.5 million).
• FFO Improvement: Despite lower GAAP net income, FFO increased by $7.7 million (4.7%) to $171.1 million, reflecting the exclusion of depreciation and asset sale gains, highlighting core operational strength.
• Debt Reduction: Total debt decreased by approximately $236 million. The company repaid $632.3 million of 2025 Senior Notes and issued $400.0 million of new 2032 Senior Notes.
• Occupancy: Billed occupancy decreased slightly to 90.0% (from 90.6% in Q1 2024), while leased occupancy was 94.1% (from 95.1%).

Outlook, Commentary, and Risks

Management Commentary and Capital Allocation

• Dividends: The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2875 per share, consistent with the prior quarter.
• Capital Markets: On April 24, 2025 (subsequent to period end), the company amended its credit facility, extending the Revolving Facility maturity to 2029 and the Term Loan to 2030, while lowering interest rate margins.
• Investing Activity: The company disposed of two shopping centers and two partial centers for $21.6 million in proceeds. Acquisitions were minimal ($3.1 million for a land parcel).
• Reinvestment: There are 37 in-process redevelopment projects with an aggregate anticipated cost of $390.9 million.

Risks and Contingencies

• Interest Rate Risk: The company utilizes interest rate swaps to hedge variable-rate debt exposure. Rising rates increase interest expense, though hedges mitigate some impact.
• Tenant Financial Stability: Risks related to the financial condition of large retail tenants and their ability to pay rent, particularly in the context of inflation and supply chain disruptions.
• Market Conditions: Exposure to local real estate market conditions, including oversupply or reduced demand for retail space.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Debt Maturity Profile: Verify the schedule of debt maturities, noting no scheduled principal maturities for the next 12 months as of March 31, 2025.
• Leasing Spreads: Review the 15.0% rent spread on new, renewal, and option leases to assess the quality of new leasing activity.
• Same Property NOI Growth: Confirm the 2.8% year-over-year growth in Same Property NOI ($230.6 million) as a core indicator of portfolio performance.
• Dividend Coverage: Assess FFO coverage of the quarterly dividend ($0.2875/share) to ensure sustainability.
• Subsequent Events: Review the April 24, 2025 credit facility amendment details regarding extended maturities and reduced interest margins.