EDGAR 10-K Filing

Company CIK: 899629
Filing Year: 2023
Filename: 899629_10-K_2023_0000950170-23-005499.json

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ITEM 1. BUSINESS
ITEM 1.	BUSINESS.
GENERAL
Acadia Realty Trust (the “Company”) was formed on March 4, 1993 as a Maryland real estate investment trust (“REIT”). All references to “Acadia,” “we,” “us,” “our” and “Company” refer to the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. We are a fully integrated REIT focused on the ownership, acquisition, development, and management of high-quality retail properties located primarily in high-barrier-to-entry, supply-constrained, densely populated metropolitan areas in the United States. We currently own or have an ownership interest in these properties through our Core Portfolio (as defined below). We generate additional growth through our Funds (as defined below) in which we co-invest with high-quality institutional investors.
All of our assets are held by, and all of our operations are conducted through, Acadia Realty Limited Partnership (the “Operating Partnership”) and entities in which the Operating Partnership owns an interest. As of December 31, 2022, the Company controlled approximately 95% of the Operating Partnership as the sole general partner. As the general partner, the Company is entitled to share, in proportion to its percentage interest,
in the cash distributions and profits and losses of the Operating Partnership. The limited partners primarily represent entities or individuals that contributed their interests in certain properties or entities to the Operating Partnership in exchange for common or preferred units of limited partnership interest (“Common OP Units” or “Preferred OP Units,” respectively, and collectively, “OP Units”) and employees who have been awarded restricted Common OP Units as long-term incentive compensation (“LTIP Units”). Limited partners holding Common OP and LTIP Units are generally entitled to exchange their units on a one-for-one basis for our common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.001 per share, of the Company (“Common Shares”). This structure is referred to as an umbrella partnership REIT, or “UPREIT.”
BUSINESS OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES
Our primary business objective is to acquire and manage commercial retail properties that will provide cash for distributions to shareholders while also creating the potential for capital appreciation to enhance investor returns. We focus on the following fundamentals to achieve this objective:
•Own and operate a portfolio of high-quality retail properties located primarily in high-barrier-to-entry, densely populated metropolitan areas (“Core Portfolio”). Our goal is to create value through accretive development and re-tenanting activities within our existing portfolio and grow this platform through the acquisition of high-quality assets that have the long-term potential to outperform the asset class.
•Generate additional growth through our Funds (as defined below) in which we co-invest with high-quality institutional investors. Our Fund strategy focuses on opportunistic yet disciplined acquisitions with high inherent opportunity for the creation of additional value. We execute on this opportunity and realize value through the sale of these assets. In connection with this strategy, we focus on:
▪value-add investments in street retail properties, located in established and “next-generation” submarkets, with re-tenanting or repositioning opportunities,
▪opportunistic acquisitions of well-located real estate anchored by distressed retailers, and
▪other opportunistic acquisitions, which vary based on market conditions and may include high-yield acquisitions and purchases of distressed debt.
Some of these investments historically have also included, and may in the future include joint ventures with private equity investors for the purpose of making investments in operating retailers with significant embedded value in their real estate assets.
•Maintain a strong and flexible balance sheet through conservative financial practices while ensuring access to sufficient capital to fund future growth.
Investment Strategy - Generate External Growth through our Dual Platforms: Core Portfolio and Funds
The objective that acquisitions be accretive on a long-term basis based on our cost of capital, as well as increase the overall Core Portfolio quality and value, is a key strategic consideration to the growth of our Core Portfolio. As such, we constantly evaluate the blended cost of equity and debt and adjust the amount of acquisition activity to align the level of investment activity with capital flows.
Given the growing importance of technology and e-commerce, many of our retail tenants are appropriately focused on omni-channel sales and how to best utilize e-commerce initiatives to drive sales at their stores. Considering these initiatives, we have found retailers are becoming more selective as to the location, size and format of their next-generation stores and are focused on dense, high-traffic retail corridors, where they can utilize smaller and more productive formats closer to their shopping population. Accordingly, our focus for Core Portfolio and Fund acquisitions is on those properties which we believe will not only remain relevant to our tenants but become even more so in the future.
In addition to our Core Portfolio investments in real estate assets, we have also capitalized on our expertise in the acquisition, development, leasing, and management of retail real estate by establishing discretionary opportunity funds. Our Fund platform is an investment vehicle where the Operating Partnership invests, along with outside institutional investors, including, but not limited to, endowments, foundations, pension funds and investment management companies, in primarily opportunistic and value-add retail real estate. To date, we have launched five funds (“Funds”); Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund, LP (“Fund I,” which was liquidated in 2015), Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund II, LLC (“Fund II”), Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund III LLC (“Fund III”), Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund IV LLC (“Fund IV”) and Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund V LLC (“Fund V,” and our “current fund”). Due to our level of control, we consolidate these Funds for financial reporting purposes. Fund I and Fund II have also included investments in operating companies through Acadia Mervyn Investors I, LLC (“Mervyns I,” which was liquidated in 2018), Acadia Mervyn Investors II, LLC (“Mervyns II”) and, in certain instances, directly through Fund II, all on a non-recourse basis. These investments comprise, and are referred to as, the Company's Retailer Controlled Property Venture (“RCP Venture”).
The Operating Partnership is the sole general partner or managing member of the Funds and Mervyns II and earns priority distributions or fees for asset management, property management, construction, development, leasing, and legal services. Cash flows from the Funds and the RCP Venture are distributed pro-rata to their respective partners and members (including the Operating Partnership) until each receives a certain cumulative return (“Preferred Return”), and the return of all capital contributions. Thereafter, remaining cash flows are distributed 20% to the Operating Partnership (“Promote”) and 80% to the partners or members (including the Operating Partnership).
See Note 1 to Consolidated Financial Statements for a detailed discussion of the Funds.
Capital Strategy - Balance Sheet Focus and Access to Capital
Our primary capital objective is to maintain a strong and flexible balance sheet through conservative financial practices, including moderate use of leverage within our Core Portfolio, while ensuring access to sufficient capital to fund future growth. We intend to continue financing acquisitions and property development and redevelopment with sources of capital determined by management to be the most appropriate based on, among other factors, availability in current capital markets, pricing, and other commercial and financial terms. Such sources of capital may include the issuance of public equity, unsecured debt, mortgage and construction loans, and other capital alternatives including the issuance of OP Units. We manage our interest rate risk through the use of fixed-rate debt and, where we use variable-rate debt, through the use of certain derivative instruments, including Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) and London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) swap agreements and interest rate caps as discussed further in Item 7A of this Report.
We maintain a share repurchase program that authorizes management, at its discretion, to repurchase up to $200.0 million of outstanding Common Shares. The program may be discontinued or extended at any time. We repurchased 1,219,065 shares for $22.4 million, inclusive of fees, during the year ended December 31, 2020. We did not repurchase any shares during the years ended December 31, 2022 or 2021. As of December 31, 2022, management may repurchase up to approximately $122.5 million of Common Shares under the program. See Note 10.
We also maintain an at-the-market equity issuance program (the "ATM Program") that provides us with an efficient and low-cost vehicle for raising capital through public equity issuances on an as-we-go basis to fund our capital needs. Through the ATM Program, we have been able to effectively “match-fund” a portion of the required capital for our Core Portfolio and Fund acquisitions through the issuance of Common Shares over extended periods employing a price averaging strategy. In addition, from time to time, we have issued and intend to continue to issue equity in follow-on offerings separate from our ATM Program. Net proceeds raised through our ATM Program and follow-on offerings are primarily used for acquisitions, both for our Core Portfolio and our pro-rata share of Fund acquisitions and for other general corporate purposes. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we issued 5,525,419 Common Shares under our ATM Program for gross proceeds of $123.9 million. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we issued 2,889,371 Common Shares under our ATM Program for gross proceeds of $64.9 million. No such issuances were made during 2020. See Note 10.
Operating Strategy - Experienced Management Team with Proven Track Record
Our senior management team has decades of experience in the real estate industry. We have capitalized on our expertise in the acquisition, development/redevelopment, leasing, and management of retail real estate by creating value through property development/redevelopment, re-tenanting and establishing joint ventures, such as the Funds, in which we earn, in addition to a return on our equity interest, promotes, priority distributions and fees.
Operating functions such as leasing, property management, construction, finance and legal are generally provided by our personnel, providing for a vertically integrated operating platform.
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
See Item 2. Properties for a description of the properties in our Core and Fund portfolios. See Significant Developments under Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for a detailed discussion of our consolidated and unconsolidated acquisitions, dispositions and financing activity for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Core Portfolio
Our Core Portfolio consists primarily of high-quality street retail and urban assets, as well as suburban properties located in high-barrier-to-entry, trade areas.
As we typically hold our Core Portfolio properties for long-term investment, we review our portfolio and implement programs to renovate and re-tenant targeted properties to enhance their market position. This in turn is expected to strengthen the competitive position of our leasing department to attract and retain quality tenants, increasing cash flow, and consequently, property values. From time to time, we also identify certain properties for disposition and redeploy the capital for acquisitions and for the repositioning of existing properties with greater potential for capital appreciation.
Funds
Our Fund investments consist of suburban shopping centers and urban retail assets structured as wholly-owned or jointly-owned investments.
Structured Finance Program
We also make investments in first mortgages and other notes receivable collateralized by real estate, (which we refer to as our Structured Finance Program) either directly or through entities having an ownership interest therein.
Development and Redevelopment Activities
As part of our investing strategy, we invest in real estate assets that may require significant development. In addition, certain assets may require redevelopment to meet the demand of changing markets. As of December 31, 2022, there were two Fund and two Core Portfolio development projects and five Core Portfolio redevelopment projects. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we placed a portion of two Fund development properties into service and placed two Core properties into development. See Item 2. Properties-Development Activities and Note 2.
GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS
We are subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations, including environmental laws and regulations. As of the date of this Report, we do not expect the cost of compliance with such laws and regulations to have a material impact on our capital expenditures, earnings, or competitive position. See Item 1A. Risk Factors - Risks Related to Litigation, Environmental Matters and Governmental Regulation.
We may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances at our property sites, as well as certain other potential costs relating to hazardous or toxic substances (including government fines and penalties and damages for injuries to persons and adjacent property). These laws may impose liability without regard to whether we knew of, or were responsible for, the presence or disposal of those substances. This liability may be imposed on us in connection with the activities of an operator of, or tenant at our properties. The cost of any required remediation, removal, fines or personal or property damages and our liability therefore could exceed the value of the property and/or our aggregate assets. In addition, the presence of such substances, or the failure to properly dispose of or remove such substances, may adversely impact our ability to sell or rent an affected property or to borrow using that property as collateral, which, in turn, would reduce our revenues and ability to make distributions.
Our existing properties, as well as properties we may acquire, as commercial facilities, are required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended (the "ADA"). See Item 1A. Risk Factors - Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and fire, safety and other regulations may require us to make unplanned expenditures that could adversely affect our financial condition, cash flows and results of operations.
In addition, we may become subject to new compliance requirements and/or new costs or taxes associated with natural resource or energy usage and related emissions (such as a carbon tax), which could increase our operating costs. Compliance with new laws or regulations related to climate change may require us to make improvements to our existing properties or pay additional taxes and fees assessed on us or our properties. See Item 1A. Risk Factors - Climate change, natural disasters or health crises could adversely affect our properties and business.
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Our executive office is located at 411 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Suite 300, Rye, New York 10580, and our telephone number is (914) 288-8100.
HUMAN CAPITAL
We recognize that our ability to achieve the high standards we set for our company can best be accomplished by curating a diverse team of top talent. We are committed to fostering an energized and motivated workforce through programs and benefits that promote employee satisfaction, advancement, equity, and inclusion.
As of December 31, 2022, we had 115 employees, of whom 94 were located at our executive office and 21 were located at regional property management offices. During 2022, our total turnover rate was approximately 23%. None of our employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements and management believes that its relationship with employees is good.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) are fundamental values of our business. We believe that our potential for success is maximized by having a diverse workforce that is reflective of our society and the communities we serve.
As of December 31, 2022, women represent 50% of our employees, 32% of our management-level positions and 22% of the independent trustees on our board of trustees (the "Board"), and racially and ethnically diverse individuals represent 25% of our employees, 24% of our management-level positions, and 11% of the independent trustees on our Board.
Our DEI Program is focused on fostering a professional environment that fully embraces individuals with varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, ages, perspectives, beliefs, and values. The four pillars of our DEI Program are awareness, acknowledgment, acceptance and advancement, and our mission is to raise awareness of systemic inequities and promote initiatives to dismantle any such inequities. Through education and awareness - including compulsory unconscious bias training and training dedicated to allyship in 2022 - we are working to establish a corporate culture that is characterized by respect, acceptance, and inclusivity. We believe that we have an individual and institutional responsibility to observe, promote and protect DEI principles. As part of our commitment to promoting DEI principles, we signed the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge in 2020, which brings together more than 2,400 CEOs who have pledged to, among other initiatives: (i) cultivate environments that support open dialogue on DEI; (ii) implement unconscious bias education and training; (iii) share DEI programs and initiatives; and (iv) engage boards when developing and evaluating DEI strategies.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to any actual or perceived characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
Employee Engagement
We have been recognized as a Great Place to Work® based on employee satisfaction surveys for three consecutive years. We analyze the survey results to identify opportunity areas for enhancing employee satisfaction and engagement.
Training and Development
We believe in investing in talent at all levels within our organization. Whether through property tours that allow employees to learn about the projects they work on, or through access to online learning tutorials, employees are encouraged to take full advantage of professional development opportunities.
Our senior management team focuses on succession planning for senior leadership and business unit lead roles and presents a succession plan to our Board annually.
We are committed to building our own talent pipeline. Through our summer internship program, we hope to plant the seeds for future growth and innovation. This program offers hands-on experience to students looking to specialize in the retail real estate industry and offers our company a fresh perspective. We attempt to recruit diverse candidates for our internship program through partnerships with external organizations.
Health and Wellness
All employees are eligible to participate in our Wellness Program which advocates for and provides resources regarding nutrition, exercise, mental health, and workplace ergonomics. We value the importance of personal growth and encourage employees to participate in company events, health initiatives and training courses.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE (“ESG”)
Achievements and Initiatives
We seek to drive financial performance while engaging in environmentally and socially responsible business practices grounded in sound corporate governance. Our ESG program is overseen by the Board’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee (“NCG Committee”). The NCG Committee periodically reviews our ESG strategy, practices and policies, receives regular updates from management regarding our ESG activities and reports to the full Board for further discussion and evaluation as needed and appropriate. Day-to-day management of our ESG program, including developing and guiding the implementation of our ESG initiatives, is performed by our full-time dedicated Director of ESG and our internal ESG Committee, comprised of senior leaders and representatives from various departments. The ESG Committee meets regularly, at least quarterly, and provides periodic updates on our ESG program to our Chief Executive Officer and the Board.
We maintain a robust Enterprise Risk Management (“ERM”) plan to identify and formulate responses to the most critical risks to operations, including those related to climate change and environmental impact. ERM planning serves as an additional forum for the integration of ESG considerations into our business operations.
In addition to a dedicated team of professionals, we have established ESG policies and procedures that inform and guide our ESG approach and drive our ESG goals forward, including a firm-wide ESG Policy and a Tenant Sustainability Guide. We have aligned our sustainability practices to the Global Reporting Initiative (“GRI”) standards and to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (“SASB”) and the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (“TCFD”) frameworks. We seek to align our ESG strategy and goals with certain United Nations Sustainable Development Goals ("UN SDGs"), such as goals to combat climate change and to promote the sustainability of our communities.
Below are some highlights of our ESG program. Additional information is available in our Proxy and Corporate Responsibility Report. Such information is not incorporated by reference into, and is not part of this Report.
Environmental
We are committed to understanding the environmental impact of our operations and promoting environmental sustainability while maintaining high standards for our company and our stakeholders.
We are building the resiliency of our portfolio to the physical and transition risks of climate change. For standing investments, we analyze climate-related physical and transition risks and we consider any identified risks as part of our enterprise risk management and budgeting, and capital improvements processes. Climate-related physical and transition risks are also assessed as part of the due diligence process for acquisitions. Understanding climate-related risks in our portfolio enables us to implement mitigation measures, including increased insurance coverage and physical enhancements, such as waterproofing systems, as necessary. In addition, we established a GHG emissions reduction goal for scope 1 and 2 emissions in our portfolio in an effort to reduce our exposure to, and our contribution to, the negative impacts of climate change.
We prioritize energy efficiency to try to reduce the amount of GHG emissions generated by our properties. Our energy reduction strategy seeks to reduce energy consumption through a variety of measures, including through LED lighting, smart lighting controls upgrades in our parking areas, and smart thermostat installations in our vacant tenant spaces. For substantially all of our properties with landlord-controlled parking areas, we have installed LED parking lot lighting and smart lighting controls .
Our energy reduction strategy is complemented by our renewable energy strategy which seeks to incorporate the use of electricity sourced from on-site and off-site renewable energy projects, such as solar and wind, for the landlord-controlled common areas of our properties. We engage in renewable energy projects through leasing roof and parking lot space at our properties for solar panel arrays and electric vehicle charging stations. This contributes to the production of renewable energy for off-site consumption. Lastly, we are evaluating onsite offtake and using renewable energy credits (RECs).
Our water management program focuses on monitoring and reducing common area water consumption, while encouraging best water management practices by our tenants. We leverage technology to track and analyze our water consumption to identify and decrease excessive use. A majority of our properties benefit from the use of a landscape design focused on drought-resistant, native, pollinator-friendly plantings that save water. For substantially all of our properties with landlord-controlled irrigation, we have installed smart irrigation systems with features like rain sensors, to ensure the irrigation is turned on only when necessary. In addition, we use submeters at certain of our properties to give our retail tenants visibility into their water consumption and a financial incentive to decrease their consumption.
We include a “green” clause into our standard form of retail leases to align tenant and landlord interests in promoting the sustainability of our properties, which provides for, among other requirements, cooperation on environmental and social initiatives, and upgrades. We are proud to be named a 2022 Green Lease Leader by the Institute for Market Transformation/the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Alliance and achieved gold status for using “green” leases to engage our tenants in making our properties more sustainable.
Our sustainable practices extend to our corporate offices where we have adopted energy reduction, waste management and water conservation initiatives. These initiatives include, for example, installing LED lighting and automatic occupancy sensors for lighting and equipment, recycling programs, implementing electronic communication systems for tenant billing, and using low-flow faucets. Our corporate headquarters is easily accessible by public transit due to the close proximity to two train stations, helping to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from employee travel. As a result of sustainability efforts made at our corporate headquarters, we were awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Land Use Award by the Green Business Partnership in 2019.
Social
DEI are fundamental values of our business. For additional details regarding our DEI Program, as well as employee engagement, employee training and development, and employee health and wellness initiatives, see Item 1. Human Capital.
Employee volunteerism and philanthropy program are key areas of focus for our company. We engage with local charitable and volunteer organizations to connect with those in need and provide support. We also encourage our employees to participate in company-sponsored events and to give back through time, effort, or monetary donations.
We value the importance of community engagement through the facilitation of events at our properties. We engage in partnerships with local communities and non-profit organizations to host community events and fundraisers throughout our portfolio.
The health and well-being of our tenants and their employees and customers are important to us. Our property operations professionals conduct regular inspections, repairs and improvements to maintain safe and secure shopping centers and enhance the retail experience.
We strive to respect and promote human rights in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. We support freedom of association as proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Governance
We are dedicated to maintaining a high standard for corporate governance predicated on integrity, ethics, diversity, and transparency. All of our Board members stand for re-election every year. We seek to maintain a diverse Board primarily comprised of independent trustees who represent a mix of varied experience, backgrounds, tenure, and skills to ensure a broad range of perspectives is represented. In 2021, our NCG Committee formally committed in its charter to seek to include candidates with a diversity of race, ethnicity, and gender in the pool from which it selects trustee candidates. The Committee annually reviews the composition of the Board and recommends measures to ensure the Board reflects the appropriate balance of knowledge, experience, skills, expertise, and diversity of backgrounds to enable the Company to execute its strategic plan and achieve its objectives. As of December 31, 2022, two of our nine independent trustees are female and one independent trustee represents racial and ethnic diversity.
Additionally, we regularly monitor developments in the area of corporate governance and seek to enhance our corporate governance structure based upon a review of new developments and recommended best practices, considering investor feedback. We believe that sound corporate governance strengthens the accountability of our Board and management and promotes the long-term interests of our shareholders. Governance highlights include: opt-out of the Board self-classification provisions of Subtitle 8; no shareholder rights plan; annual election of trustees; majority voting standard for trustees in uncontested elections with a resignation policy if an incumbent trustee fails to receive the required vote for re-election; independent and diverse Board with a lead independent trustee; regular succession planning; risk oversight by the full Board and committees; claw-back, anti-hedging and anti-pledging policies; annual Say-on-Pay vote; and shareholders’ ability to call a special meeting.
Our Corporate Governance Guidelines and associated policies mandate an elevated level of excellence from our company, the Board and management. Through transparency, alignment of interests, and removal of potential conflicts of interests, we ensure that our decisions and actions advance the interests of our shareholders, employees, and other stakeholders.
We are diligent about cybersecurity risk management, strategy, and governance. Our Board is regularly briefed by management on cybersecurity risks and initiatives, and our employees are trained to help safeguard our systems from unauthorized access, including phishing and hacking. We conduct comprehensive monitoring of our computer networks and we maintain appropriate insurance coverage.
COMPANY WEBSITE
All of our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to such reports, are available at no cost on the Investors page of our website at www.acadiarealty.com, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such materials with, or furnish them to, the SEC. These filings can also be accessed through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, we will provide paper copies of our filings, including this Report, at no cost upon request addressed to Investor Relations at Acadia Realty Trust, 411 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Suite 300, Rye, NY 10580, phone number (914) 288-8100 or email investorrelations@acadiarealty.com.
We use, and intend to use, the Investors page of our website as a means of disclosing material nonpublic information and of complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD, including, without limitation, through the posting of investor presentations that may include material nonpublic information. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Investors page, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations and webcasts.
The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our website is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this Report.
CODE OF ETHICS AND WHISTLEBLOWER POLICIES
Our Board adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics applicable to all employees, as well as a “Whistleblower Policy.” Copies of these documents are available in the Investors - Corporate Governance page of our website at www.acadiarealty.com. We will disclose future amendments to, or waivers from (with respect to our executive officers and trustees), our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics on our website within four business days following the date of such amendment or waiver. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our website is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this Report.

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
Set forth below are the risk factors that we believe are material to our investors. You should carefully consider these risk factors, together with all of the other information included in this Report, including our consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto, before you decide whether to make an investment in our securities. The occurrence of any of the following risks could adversely affect our financial condition, cash flows, results of operations, and ability to satisfy our debt service obligations and to make distributions to our shareholders. In such case, the trading price of our Common Shares could decline, and you may lose all or a significant part of your investment. This section includes or refers to certain forward-looking statements. See “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements”.
The following risk factors are not exhaustive. Other sections of this Report may include additional factors that could adversely affect our financial condition, cash flows, results of operations, and ability to satisfy our debt service obligations and to make distributions to our shareholders. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risk factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may affect our business. Investors should also refer to our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K for future periods for material updates to these risk factors.
Risk factors pertaining to our Company generally fall within the following broad areas:
•risks related to our business, properties and tenants;
•risks related to litigation, environmental matters and government regulation;
•risks related to our management and structure;
•risks related to our REIT status; and
•general risk factors.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS, OUR PROPERTIES AND OUR TENANTS
There are risks relating to investments in real estate that could adversely affect our financial condition, cash flows, results of operations, and ability to satisfy our debt service obligations and make distributions to our shareholders.
Real property investments are subject to multiple risks. Real estate values are affected by several factors, including changes in the general economic climate, local conditions (such as an oversupply of space or a reduction in demand), the quality and philosophy of management, competition from other available space, and the ability to provide adequate maintenance and insurance and to control variable operating costs. Retail properties, in particular, may be affected by changing perceptions of retailers or shoppers regarding the convenience and attractiveness of the property and by the overall climate for the retail industry. Real estate values are also affected by such factors as government regulations, interest rate levels, the availability of financing and potential liability under, and changes in, environmental, zoning, tax, and other laws. A significant portion of our income is derived from rental income from real property. Our income and cash flow would be adversely affected if we were unable to rent our vacant space to viable tenants on economically favorable terms or at all. In the event of default by a tenant, we may experience delays in enforcing, as well as incur substantial costs to enforce, our rights as a landlord. In addition, certain significant expenditures associated with each equity investment (such as mortgage payments, real estate taxes and maintenance costs) are generally not reduced even though there may be a reduction in income from the investment.
We rely on revenues derived from tenants, in particular our key tenants, and a decrease in those revenues could adversely affect our ability to make distributions to our shareholders.
Revenue from our properties depends primarily on the ability of our tenants to pay the full amount of rent and other charges due under their leases on a timely basis. We derive significant revenues from a concentration of 20 key tenants which occupy space at more than one property and collectively account for approximately 19.3% of our consolidated revenue. We could be adversely affected in the event of the bankruptcy or insolvency of, or a downturn in the business of, any of our key tenants, or in the event that any such tenant does not renew its leases as they expire or renews such leases at lower rental rates. See “Item 2. Properties-Major Tenants” for quantified information with respect to the percentage of our minimum rents received from major tenants.
Anchor tenants and co-tenancy are crucial to the success of retail properties and vacated anchor space directly and indirectly affects our rental revenues.
Certain of our properties are supported by “anchor” tenants. Anchor tenants pay a significant portion of the total rents at a property and contribute to the success of other tenants by drawing large numbers of customers to a property. Vacated anchor space not only directly reduces rental revenues, but, if not re-tenanted with a tenant with comparable consumer attraction, could adversely affect the rest of the property primarily through the loss of customer drawing power. This can also occur through the exercise of the right that most anchors have, to vacate and prevent re-tenanting by paying rent for the balance of the lease term, also known as “going dark”, such as the case of the departure of a “shadow” anchor tenant that is owned by another landlord. In addition, in the event that certain anchor tenants cease to occupy a property, such an action results in a significant number of other tenants having the contractual right to terminate their leases, or pay a reduced rent based on a percentage of the tenant’s sales, at the affected property, which could adversely affect the future income from such property, also known as “co-tenancy.” Although it may not directly reduce our rental revenues, and there are no contractual co-tenancy conditions, vacant retail space adjacent to, or even on the same block as our street and urban properties may similarly affect shopper traffic and re-tenanting activities at our properties. See “Item 2. Properties-Major Tenants”.
The bankruptcy of, or a downturn in the business of, any of our major tenants or a significant number of our smaller tenants may adversely affect our financial condition, cash flows, results of operations and property values.
The bankruptcy of, or a downturn in the business of, any of our major tenants causing them to reject their leases, or to not renew their leases as they expire, or renew at lower rental rates, may adversely affect our cash flows and property values. Furthermore, the impact of vacated anchor space and the potential reduction in customer traffic may adversely impact the balance of tenants at a shopping center.
Historically and from time to time, certain of our tenants experienced financial difficulties and filed for bankruptcy protection, typically under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Pursuant to bankruptcy law, tenants have the right to reject some or all of their leases. In the event a tenant exercises this right, the landlord generally has the right to file a claim for lost rent equal to the greater of either one year's rent (including tenant expense reimbursements) for remaining terms greater than one year, or 15% of the rent remaining under the balance of the lease term, but not to exceed three years rent. Actual amounts to be received in satisfaction of those claims will be subject to the tenant's final bankruptcy plan and the availability of funds to pay its creditors. There can be no assurance that our major tenants will not declare bankruptcy, in which case we may be unable to recoup past and future rent in full, and to re-lease a terminated or rejected space on comparable terms or at all.
We may not be able to renew current leases or the terms of re-letting (including the cost of concessions to tenants) may be less favorable to us than current lease terms.
Upon the expiration of current leases for space located in our properties, we may not be able to re-let all or a portion of that space, or the terms of re-letting (including the cost of concessions to tenants) may be less favorable to us than current lease terms. If we are unable to re-let promptly all or a substantial portion of the space located in our properties or if the rental rates we receive upon re-letting are significantly lower than current rates, our net income and ability to make expected distributions to our shareholders will be adversely affected due to the resulting reduction in revenues. There can be no assurance that we will be able to retain tenants in any of our properties upon the expiration of their leases. See “Item 2. Properties-Lease Expirations” for additional information regarding the scheduled lease expirations in our portfolio.
Our business is significantly influenced by demand for retail space generally, and a decrease in such demand may have a greater adverse effect on our business than if we owned a more diversified real estate portfolio.
A decrease in the demand for retail space may have a greater adverse effect on our business and financial condition than if we owned a more diversified real estate portfolio. The market for retail space has been, and could continue to be, adversely affected by weakness in the national, regional, and local economies, the adverse financial condition of some large retailing companies and bankruptcy incidence, the ongoing consolidation in the retail sector, the excess amount of retail space in a number of markets and increasing consumer purchases through the Internet. To the extent that any of these conditions occur, they are likely to negatively affect market rents for retail space and could adversely affect our financial condition, cash flows, results of operations, the trading price of our Common Shares and our ability to satisfy our debt service obligations and to pay distributions to our shareholders.
E-commerce can have an impact on our business because it may cause a downturn in the business of our current tenants and affect future leases.
The use of the Internet by retail consumers continues to gain in popularity and the migration toward e-commerce is expected to continue. The increase in Internet sales could result in a downturn in the business of our current tenants in their “brick and mortar” locations, adversely impacting their ability to satisfy their rent obligations, and could affect the way future tenants lease space.
While we devote considerable effort and resources to analyze and respond to tenant trends, preferences, and consumer spending patterns, we cannot predict with certainty what future tenants will want, what future retail spaces will look like and how much revenue will be generated at traditional “bricks and mortar” locations. If we are unable to anticipate and respond promptly to trends in the market because of the illiquid nature of real estate our occupancy levels and financial results could suffer. See the Risk Factor entitled, “Our ability to change our portfolio is limited because real estate investments are illiquid” below.
Many of our real estate costs are fixed, even if income from our properties decreases, which would cause a decrease in net income.
Our financial results depend primarily on leasing space at our properties to tenants on terms favorable to us. Costs associated with real estate investment, such as real estate taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs, generally are not reduced even when a property is not fully occupied, rental rates decrease, or other circumstances cause a reduction in income from the property. As a result, cash flow from the operations of our properties may be reduced if a tenant does not pay its rent or we are unable to fully lease our properties on favorable terms. Additionally, properties that we develop or redevelop may not produce any significant revenue immediately, and the cash flow from existing operations may be insufficient to pay the operating expenses and debt service associated with such projects until they are fully occupied.
Our ability to change our portfolio is limited because real estate investments are illiquid.
Equity investments in real estate are relatively illiquid and, therefore, our ability to change our portfolio promptly in response to changed conditions is limited, which could adversely affect our financial condition, cash flows, and ability to satisfy our debt service obligations and to make distributions to our shareholders. In addition, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), contains restrictions on a REIT’s ability to dispose of properties that are not applicable to other types of real estate companies. Our Board may establish investment criteria or limitations as it deems appropriate, but it currently does not limit the number of properties in which we may seek to invest or on the concentration of investments in any one geographic region. As discussed under the heading “Our Board may change our investment policy or objectives without shareholder approval” below, we could change our investment, disposition and financing policies and objectives without a vote of our shareholders, but such change may be delayed or more difficult to implement due to the illiquidity of real estate.
We could be adversely affected by conditions in the markets where our properties are geographically concentrated.
Our performance depends on the economic conditions in markets where our properties are geographically concentrated. We have significant exposure to the greater New York and Chicago metropolitan regions, from which we derive 38.2% and 24.6% of the annual base rents within our Core Portfolio, respectively. In addition, our Funds derive 32.8%, 22.6% and 22.2% of their annual base rents in the New York metropolitan, Southeast, and Northeast regions of the United States, respectively. Our operating results could be adversely affected if market conditions, such as an oversupply of space or a reduction in demand for real estate, occur in these areas.
Our development and construction activities could affect our operating results.
We intend to continue the selective development and construction of retail properties. See “Item 1. Business -Investing Activities-Funds-Development Activities”.
As opportunities arise, we may delay construction until sufficient pre-leasing is reached, and financing is in place. Our development and construction activities include the risk that:
•we may abandon development opportunities after expending resources to determine feasibility;
•construction costs of a project may exceed our original estimates;
•occupancy rates and rents at a newly completed property may not be sufficient to make the property profitable;
•financing for development of a property may not be available to us on favorable terms;
•we may not complete construction and lease-up on schedule, resulting in increased debt service expense and construction costs, including labor and material costs; and
•we may not be able to obtain or may experience delays in obtaining necessary zoning and land use approvals as well as building, occupancy and other required governmental permits and authorizations.
In addition, the entitlement and development of real estate entails extensive approval processes, sometimes involving multiple regulatory jurisdictions. It is common for a project to require multiple approvals, permits and consents from U.S. federal, state and local governing and regulatory bodies. Compliance with these and other regulations and standards is time intensive and costly and may require additional long range infrastructure review and approvals which can add to project cost. In addition, development of properties containing delineated wetlands may require one or more permits from the U.S. federal government and/or state and local governmental agencies. Any of these issues can materially affect the cost, timing and economic viability of our development and redevelopment projects.
At times, we may also be required to use unionized construction workers or to pay the prevailing wage in a jurisdiction to unionized workers, which could increase a project’s costs and the risk of a strike, thereby affecting construction timelines.
Additionally, the time frame required for development, construction and lease-up of these properties means that we may not realize a significant cash return for several years. If any of the above events occur, the development of properties may hinder our growth and could have an adverse effect on our financial condition, cash flows and results of operations. In addition, new development activities, regardless of whether or not they are ultimately successful, typically require substantial time and attention from management.
Developments and acquisitions may fail to perform as expected, which could adversely affect our results of operations.
Our investment strategy includes the development and acquisition of retail properties in supply constrained markets in densely populated areas with high average household incomes and significant barriers to entry. The acquisition of such properties is highly competitive. Additionally, the development and acquisition of such properties entails risks that include the following, any of which could adversely affect our financial condition, cash flows, results of operations, and our ability to meet our debt obligations and make distributions to shareholders:
•The property may fail to achieve the returns we have projected, either temporarily or for extended periods;
•We may not be able to identify suitable properties to acquire or may be unable to complete the acquisition of the properties we identify;
•We may not be able to integrate an acquisition into our existing operations successfully;
•Properties we redevelop or acquire may fail to achieve the occupancy or rental rates we project or within the time frames we project which may result in the properties’ failure to achieve the returns we projected;
•Our pre-acquisition evaluation of the physical condition of each new investment may not detect certain defects or identify necessary repairs until after the property is acquired, which could significantly increase our total acquisition costs or decrease cash flow from the property; and
•Our investigation of a property or building prior to our acquisition, and any representations we may receive from the seller of such building or property, may fail to reveal various liabilities, which could reduce the cash flow from the property or increase our acquisition cost.
Historically, Fund I, Mervyns I and Fund III have provided Promote income. There can be no assurance that our joint ventures will continue to operate profitably and thus provide additional Promote income in the future. These factors could limit the return that we receive from such investments or cause our cash flows to be lower than our estimates. In addition, a partner or co-venturer may not have access to sufficient capital to satisfy its funding obligations to the joint venture.
We may not be able to recover our investments in marketable securities or other investments, which may result in significant losses to us.
Our investments in marketable securities are subject to specific risks relating to the particular issuer of the securities, including the financial condition and business outlook of the issuer, which may result in significant losses to us. Marketable securities are generally unsecured and may also be subordinated to other obligations of the issuer. As a result, investments in marketable securities are subject to risks of substantial market price volatility, resulting from changes in prevailing interest rates and the possibility that earnings of the issuer may be insufficient to meet its debt service and distribution obligations. These risks may adversely affect the value of outstanding marketable securities and the ability of the issuers to make distribution payments.
See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and Note 17 for additional discussion regarding the shares held by the Company of Albertsons Companies, Inc. (“Albertsons”).
The economic performance and value of our other investments, which we do not control and are in retail operations, are subject to risks associated with owning and operating retail businesses, as outlined in our other risk factors provided herein. A decline in the value of our other investments may require us to recognize an other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) against such assets. When the fair value of an investment is determined to be less than its amortized cost at the balance sheet date, we assess whether the decline is temporary or other-than-temporary. If we intend to sell an impaired asset, or it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the impaired asset before any anticipated recovery, then we must recognize an OTTI through charges to earnings equal to the entire difference between the asset’s amortized cost and its fair value at the balance sheet date. When an OTTI is recognized through earnings, a new cost basis is established for the asset, and the new cost basis may not be adjusted through earnings for subsequent recoveries in fair value.
Our real estate assets may be subject to impairment charges.
We periodically assess whether there are any indicators that the value of our real estate assets and other investments may be impaired. A property’s value is considered to be impaired only if the estimated aggregate future undiscounted property cash flows are less than the carrying value of the property. In our estimate of cash flows, we consider factors such as trends and prospects and the effects of demand and competition on expected future operating income. If we are evaluating the potential sale of an asset or redevelopment alternatives, the undiscounted future cash flows consider the most likely course of action as of the balance sheet date based on current plans, intended holding periods and available market information. We are required to make subjective assessments as to whether there are impairments in the value of our real estate assets and other investments. Impairment charges have an immediate direct impact on our earnings. There can be no assurance that we will not take additional charges in the future related to the impairment of our assets. Any future impairment could have a material adverse effect on our operating results in the period in which the charge is taken.
If a third-party vendor fails to provide agreed upon services, we may suffer losses.
We are dependent and rely on third party vendors, including Cloud providers, for redundancy of our network, system data, security, and data integrity. If a vendor fails to provide services as agreed, suffers outages, business interruptions, financial difficulties, or bankruptcy, we may experience service interruption, delays, or loss of information. Cloud computing is dependent upon having access to an Internet connection in order to retrieve data. If a natural disaster, blackout, or other unforeseen event were to occur that disrupted the ability to obtain an Internet connection, we may experience a slowdown or delay in our operations. We conduct appropriate due diligence on all services providers and restrict access, use and disclosure of personal information. We engage vendors with formal written agreements clearly defining the roles of the parties and specifying privacy and data security responsibilities.
Actual or perceived threats associated with epidemics, pandemics or other public health crises, including the COVID-19 Pandemic, have had and could continue to have a material adverse effect on our and our tenants’ businesses, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow, liquidity, and ability to access the capital markets and satisfy debt service obligations.
Epidemics, pandemics, or other public health crises, including the COVID-19 Pandemic, that impact economic and market conditions, particularly in the markets where our properties are located, and preventative measures taken to alleviate their impact may have a material adverse effect on our and our tenants’ businesses, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, and ability to access capital markets and satisfy debt service obligations.
Our retail tenants depend on in-person interactions with their customers to generate unit-level profitability, and an epidemic, pandemic or other public health crisis may decrease customer willingness to frequent, and “shelter-in-place” or “stay-at-home” orders or recommendations may prevent customers from frequenting our tenants’ businesses, which may result in their inability to maintain profitability and make timely rental payments to us under their leases. Such restrictions may also affect customer behavior longer term by, among other things, creating a preference for e-commerce, discussed further in our risk factors above.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR LIQUIDITY AND INDEBTEDNESS
If we decided to employ higher leverage levels, we would be subject to increased debt service requirements and a higher risk of default on our debt obligations, which could adversely affect our financial conditions, cash flows and ability to make distributions to our shareholders. In addition, increases or changes in interest rates could cause our borrowing costs to rise and may limit our ability to refinance debt.
Although we have historically used moderate levels of leverage, we have incurred, and expect to continue to incur, indebtedness to support our activities. As of December 31, 2022, our outstanding indebtedness was $1,805.4 million, of which $364.6 million was variable-rate indebtedness.
None of our Declaration of Trust, our Bylaws or any policy statement formally adopted by our Board limits either the total amount of indebtedness or the specified percentage of indebtedness that we may incur. Accordingly, we could become more highly leveraged, resulting in increased debt service requirements and a higher risk of default on our debt obligations. This in turn could adversely affect our financial condition, cash flows and ability to make distributions to our shareholders.
Although approximately 79.8% of our outstanding debt has fixed or effectively fixed interest rates, we also borrow funds at variable interest rates. We are exposed to risks related to a potential rising interest rate environment for our current or any future variable interest rate debt, which could cause our borrowing costs to rise and may limit our ability to refinance debt. Interest expense on our variable-rate debt as of December 31, 2022 would increase by approximately $3.6 million annually for a 100-basis-point increase in interest rates. This exposure would increase if we sought additional variable-rate financing based on pricing and other commercial and financial terms. We enter into interest rate hedging transactions, including interest rate swap and cap agreements, with counterparties, generally, the same lenders who made the loan in question. There can be no guarantee that the future financial condition of these counterparties will enable them to fulfill their obligations under these agreements.
We expect that all LIBOR settings relevant to us will cease to be published or will no longer be representative after June 30, 2023. As a result, any of our LIBOR-based borrowings and hedges that extend beyond such date will need to be converted to a replacement rate. U.S. regulators identified the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) as their preferred alternative to USD LIBOR in derivatives and other financial contracts. We have contracts indexed to LIBOR and are monitoring and evaluating the risks related to potential discontinuation of LIBOR, including transitioning contracts to a new alternative rate and any resulting value transfer that may occur. When USD LIBOR is discontinued, the interest rates of our LIBOR-indexed debt following such event will be based on either alternate base rates, such as SOFR, or agreed upon replacement rates. While the discontinuation of USD LIBOR would not affect our ability to borrow or maintain already outstanding borrowings, it could result in higher interest rates and/or payments under our debt agreements. Additionally, adjustments to systems and mathematical models to properly process and account for alternative rates will be required, which may strain the model risk management and information technology functions and result in substantial incremental costs to the Company.
Our inability to raise capital for new Funds or to carry out our growth strategy could adversely affect our financial condition, cash flows and results of operations.
Our earnings growth strategy is based on the acquisition and development of additional properties, including acquisitions of core properties through our Operating Partnership and our high return investment programs through our Fund platform. The consummation of any future acquisitions will be subject to satisfactory completion of our extensive valuation analysis and due diligence review and to the negotiation of definitive documentation. We cannot be sure that we will be able to implement our strategy because we may have difficulty finding new properties, obtaining necessary entitlements, negotiating with new or existing tenants or securing acceptable financing.
Acquisitions of additional properties entail the risk that investments will fail to perform in accordance with expectations, including operating and leasing expectations. In the context of our business plan, “development” generally means an expansion or renovation of an existing property. Development is subject to numerous risks, including risks of construction delays, cost overruns or uncontrollable events that may increase project costs, new project commencement risks such as the receipt of zoning, occupancy and other required governmental approvals and permits, and incurring development costs in connection with projects that are not pursued to completion.
Historically, a component of our growth strategy has been through private-equity type investments made through our RCP Venture, which have included investments in operating retailers. The inability of such retailers to operate profitably would have an adverse impact on income realized from these investments. Through our investments in joint ventures, we have also invested in operating businesses that have operational risk in addition to the risks associated with real estate investments, including human capital issues, adequate supply of product and material, and merchandising issues.
Furthermore, if we were unable to obtain sufficient investor capital commitments in order to initiate future Funds, our current growth strategy would be adversely impacted. Because the Operating Partnership is the sole general partner or managing member of our Funds and earns promote distributions or fees for asset management, property management, construction, development, leasing, and legal services, such a situation would also adversely impact the amount of or ability to earn such promotes or fees.
Our structured financing portfolio is subject to specific risks relating to the structure and terms of the instruments and the underlying collateral.
We invest in notes receivables and preferred equity investments that are collateralized by the underlying real estate, a direct interest or the borrower’s ownership interest in the entities that own the properties and/or by the borrower’s personal guarantee. The underlying assets are sometimes subordinate in payment and collateral to more senior loans. The ability of a borrower or entity to make payments on these investments may be subject to the senior lender and/or the performance of the underlying real estate. In the event of a default by the borrower or entity on its senior loan, our investment will only be satisfied after the senior loan and we may not be able to recover the full value of the investment. In the event of a bankruptcy of an entity in which we have a preferred equity interest, or in which the borrower has pledged its interest, the assets of the entity may not be sufficient to satisfy our investment.
RISKS RELATED TO LITIGATION, ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND GOVERNMENTAL REGULATION
We are exposed to possible liability relating to environmental matters.
Under various Federal, state and local environmental laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations, as an owner of real property, we may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances at, on, in or under our property, as well as certain other potential costs relating to hazardous or toxic substances (including government fines and penalties and damages for injuries to persons and adjacent property). These laws may impose liability without regard to whether we knew of, or were responsible for, the presence or disposal of those substances. This liability may be imposed on us in connection with the activities of an operator of, or tenant at, the property. The cost of any required remediation, removal, fines or personal or property damages and our liability therefore could exceed the value of the property and/or our aggregate assets. In addition, the presence of those substances, or the failure to properly dispose of or remove those substances, may adversely affect our ability to sell or rent that property or to borrow using that property as collateral, which, in turn, could reduce our revenues and affect our ability to make distributions.
A property can also be adversely affected either through physical contamination or by virtue of an adverse effect upon value attributable to the migration of hazardous or toxic substances, or other contaminants that have or may have emanated from other properties. Although our tenants are primarily responsible for any environmental damages and claims related to the leased premises, in the event of the bankruptcy or inability of any of our tenants to satisfy any obligations with respect to the property leased to that tenant, we may be required to satisfy such obligations. In addition, we may be held directly liable for any such damages or claims irrespective of the provisions of any lease.
From time to time, in connection with the conduct of our business, and prior to the acquisition of any property from a third party or as required by our financing sources, we authorize the preparation of Phase I environmental reports and, when necessary, Phase II environmental reports, with respect to our properties. Based upon these environmental reports and our ongoing review of our properties, we are currently not aware of any environmental condition with respect to any of our properties that we believe would be reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on us. There can be no assurance, however, that the environmental reports will reveal all environmental conditions at our properties or that the following will not expose us to material liability in the future:
•The discovery of previously unknown environmental conditions;
•Changes in law;
•Activities of tenants; and
•Activities relating to properties in the vicinity of our properties.
Changes in laws increasing the potential liability for environmental conditions existing on properties or increasing the restrictions on discharges or other conditions may result in significant unanticipated expenditures or may otherwise adversely affect the operations of our tenants, which could adversely affect our financial condition, cash flows and results of operations.
Uninsured losses or a loss in excess of insured limits could adversely affect our financial condition, cash flows and results of operations.
We carry comprehensive general liability, all-risk property, extended coverage, loss of rent insurance, and environmental liability on our properties, with policy specifications and insured limits customarily carried for similar properties. However, with respect to those properties where the leases do not provide for abatement of rent under any circumstances, we maintain a minimum of twelve months loss of rent insurance. In addition, there are certain types of losses, such as losses resulting from wars, terrorism or acts of God that generally are not insured because they are either uninsurable or not economically insurable. Should an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of insured limits occur, we could lose capital invested in a property, as well as the anticipated future revenues from a property, while remaining obligated for any mortgage indebtedness or other financial obligations related to the property. Any loss of these types could adversely affect our financial condition, cash flows and results of operations.
We may from time to time be subject to litigation that could negatively impact our financial condition, cash flows, results of operations and the trading price of our Common Shares.
We may from time to time be a defendant in lawsuits and regulatory proceedings relating to our business. Such litigation and proceedings may result in defense costs, settlements, fines, or judgments against us, some of which may not be covered by insurance. Due to the inherent uncertainties of litigation and regulatory proceedings, we cannot accurately predict the ultimate outcome of any such litigation or proceedings. An unfavorable outcome may result in our having to pay significant fines, judgments, or settlements, which, if uninsured, or if exceeding insurance coverage, could adversely impact our financial condition, cash flows, results of operations and the trading price of our Common Shares. Additionally, certain proceedings or the resolution of certain proceedings may affect the availability or cost of some of our insurance coverage and expose us to increased risks that would be uninsured. See "Item 3. - Legal Proceedings" and the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements as updated by our subsequent filings with the SEC, for pending litigation, if any.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and fire, safety and other regulations may require us to make unplanned expenditures that could adversely affect our financial condition, cash flows and results of operations.
All of our properties are required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (the “ADA”). The ADA has separate compliance requirements for “public accommodations” and “commercial facilities,” but generally requires that buildings be made accessible to people with disabilities. Compliance with the ADA requirements could require removal of access barriers, and non-compliance could result in imposition of fines by the U.S. government or an award of damages to private litigants, or both. While the tenants to whom we lease properties are obligated by law to comply with applicable ADA provisions, and are typically obligated to cover costs of compliance, if required changes involve greater expenditures than anticipated, or if the changes must be made on a more accelerated basis than anticipated, the ability of these tenants to cover costs could be adversely affected. As a result of the foregoing or if a tenant is not obligated to cover the cost of compliance, we could be required to expend funds to comply with the provisions of the ADA, which could adversely affect our financial condition, cash flows and results of operations. In addition, we are required to operate our properties in compliance with fire and safety regulations, building codes and other land use regulations, as they may be adopted by governmental agencies and bodies and become applicable to the properties. We may be required to make substantial capital expenditures to comply with those requirements, and these expenditures could also adversely affect our financial condition, cash flows and results of operations.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR MANAGEMENT AND STRUCTURE
The loss of key management members could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Our success depends on the contribution of key management members. The loss of the services of Kenneth F. Bernstein, President and Chief Executive Officer, or other key executive-level employees could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Management continues to strengthen our team and we have CEO succession planning in place, but there can be no assurance that such planning will be capable of implementation or that our efforts will be successful. We have obtained key-man life insurance for Mr. Bernstein. In addition, we have entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Bernstein and into severance agreements with other senior executives; however, Mr. Bernstein and such executives may terminate their employment with us at will.
We have pursued and may in the future continue to pursue extensive growth opportunities, including investing in new markets, which may result in significant demands on our operational, administrative, and financial resources.
We have pursued and may pursue growth opportunities, some of which have been, and in the future may be, in locations in which we have not historically invested. This expansion places significant demands on our operational, administrative, and financial resources. The continued growth of our real estate portfolio can be expected to continue to place a significant strain on our resources. Our future performance will depend in part on our ability to successfully attract and retain qualified management personnel to manage the growth and operations of our business. In addition,
the acquired properties may fail to operate at expected levels due to the numerous factors that may affect the value of real estate. There can be no assurance that we will have sufficient resources to identify and manage the newly acquired properties.
Our Board may change our investment policy or objectives without shareholder approval.
Our Board may determine to change our investment and financing policies or objectives, our growth strategy and our debt, capitalization, distribution, acquisition, disposition, and operating policies. Our Board may establish investment criteria or limitations as it deems appropriate, but currently does not limit the number of properties in which we may seek to invest or the concentration of investments in any one geographic region. Although our Board has no present intention to revise or amend our strategies and policies, it may do so at any time without a vote by our shareholders. Accordingly, the results of decisions made by our Board as implemented by management may or may not serve the interests of all of our shareholders and could adversely affect our financial condition, cash flows, results of operations, and ability to satisfy our debt service obligations and to make distributions to our shareholders.
Concentration of ownership by certain investors may allow these investors to exert influence over the business and affairs of our Company.
As of December 31, 2022, four institutional shareholders own 5% or more individually, and 54.4% in the aggregate, of our Common Shares. While this ownership concentration does not jeopardize our qualification as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes (due to certain “look-through provisions” of the Code), a significant concentration of ownership may allow an investor or a group of investors to exert a greater influence over our management and affairs and may have the effect of delaying, deferring, or preventing a change in control of us. Additionally, our Board may, in its sole discretion, waive or modify the 9.8% Common Shares ownership limit in our Declaration of Trust with respect to one or more persons if it is satisfied that ownership in excess of the limit will not jeopardize our qualification as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes. From time to time, we have entered into waivers with certain institutional investors, subject to certain representations from such investors, including that the Common Shares held by the investors will be held in the ordinary course of business and not with the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of us.
Restrictions on a potential change of control could prevent changes that would be beneficial to our shareholders.
Our Board is authorized by our Declaration of Trust to establish and issue one or more series of preferred shares of beneficial interest without shareholder approval. We have not established any series of preferred shares other than the Series A and Series C Preferred OP Units in the Operating Partnership. However, the establishment and issuance of a class or series of preferred shares could make a change of control of us that could be in the best interests of the shareholders more difficult. In addition, we have entered into an employment agreement with our Chief Executive Officer and severance agreements with certain of our executives, which provide that, upon the occurrence of a change in control of us and either the termination of their employment without cause (as defined) or their resignation for good reason (as defined), such executive officers would be entitled to certain termination or severance payments made by us (which may include a lump sum payment equal to defined percentages of annual salary and prior years’ average bonuses, paid in accordance with the terms and conditions of the respective agreement), which could deter a change of control of us that could be in the best interests of our shareholders generally.
Certain provisions of Maryland law may limit the ability of a third party to acquire control of our Company.
Under the provisions of the Maryland General Corporation Law (the “MGCL”) applicable to REITs, certain business combinations, including certain mergers, consolidations, share exchanges and asset transfers and certain issuances and reclassifications of equity securities, between a Maryland REIT and any person who beneficially owns 10% or more of the voting power of the REIT’s outstanding voting shares or an affiliate or an associate, as defined in the MGCL, of the REIT who, at any time within the two-year period immediately prior to the date in question, was the beneficial owner of 10% or more of the voting power of the then-outstanding shares of beneficial interest of the REIT (an “interested shareholder”) or an affiliate of the interested shareholder, are prohibited for five years after the most recent date on which the interested shareholder becomes an interested shareholder. After that five-year period, any such business combination must be recommended by the board of trustees of the REIT and approved by the affirmative vote of at least (i) 80% of the votes entitled to be cast by holders of outstanding voting shares of beneficial interest of the REIT and (ii) two-thirds of the votes entitled to be cast by holders of voting shares of beneficial interest of the REIT other than shares held by the interested shareholder with whom, or with whose affiliate, the business combination is to be effected or held by an affiliate or associate of the interested shareholder, unless, among other conditions, the REIT’s common shareholders receive a minimum price, as defined in the MGCL, for their shares and the consideration is received in cash or in the same form as previously paid by the interested shareholder for its common shares.
These provisions of the MGCL do not apply, however, to business combinations that are approved or exempted by the board of trustees of the REIT before the interested shareholder becomes an interested shareholder, and a person is not an interested shareholder if the board of trustees approved in advance the transaction by which the person otherwise would have become an interested shareholder. In approving a transaction, our Board may provide that its approval is subject to compliance, at or after the time of approval, with any terms and conditions determined by the Board. We have not elected to opt out of the business combination statute.
The MGCL also provides that holders of “control shares” of a Maryland REIT (defined as voting shares that, when aggregated with all other shares owned by the acquirer or in respect of which the acquirer is entitled to exercise or direct the exercise of voting power (except solely by virtue of a revocable proxy), would entitle the acquirer to exercise one of three increasing ranges of voting power in electing trustees) acquired in a “control share acquisition” (defined as the direct or indirect acquisition of ownership or control of “control shares”) have no voting rights except to the extent approved by the affirmative vote of holders of at least two-thirds of all the votes entitled to be cast on the matter, excluding shares owned by the acquirer, by officers or by employees who are also trustees of the REIT. Our Bylaws contain a provision exempting from the control share acquisition statute any and all acquisitions by any person of our shares of beneficial interest. Our Bylaws can be amended by our Board by majority vote or by our shareholders, pursuant to a binding proposal properly submitted for consideration at a meeting of shareholders, by the affirmative vote of a majority of all votes entitled to be cast on the matter, and there can be no assurance that this provision will not be amended or eliminated at any time in the future.
Additionally, Title 3, Subtitle 8 of the MGCL permits our Board, without shareholder approval and regardless of what is currently provided in our Declaration of Trust or Bylaws, to elect to be subject to certain provisions relating to corporate governance that may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a transaction or a change of control of our Company that might involve a premium to the market price of our Common Shares or otherwise be in the best interests of our shareholders. We are subject to some of these provisions (for example, a two-thirds vote requirement for removing a trustee) by provisions of our Declaration of Trust and Bylaws unrelated to Subtitle 8. However, pursuant to the Articles Supplementary filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland on November 9, 2017, which are referenced in Part IV Item 15 hereto, the Board approved a resolution to opt out of Section 3-803 of Subtitle 8 of Title 3 of the MGCL that allows the Board, without shareholder approval, to elect to classify into three classes with staggered three-year terms. The Articles Supplementary prohibit the Company, without the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast on the matter by shareholders entitled to vote generally in the election of trustees, from classifying the Board under Subtitle 8.
Becoming subject to, or the potential to become subject to, these provisions of the MGCL could inhibit, delay, or prevent a transaction or a change of control of our Company that might involve a premium price for our shareholders or otherwise be in our or their best interests. In addition, the provisions of our Declaration of Trust on removal of trustees and the provisions of our Bylaws regarding advance notice of shareholder nominations of trustees and other business proposals and restricting shareholder action outside of a shareholders meeting unless such action is taken by unanimous written consent could have a similar effect.
Our rights and shareholders’ rights to take action against trustees and officers are limited, which could limit recourse in the event of actions not in the best interests of shareholders.
As permitted by Maryland law, our Declaration of Trust eliminates the liability of our trustees and officers to the Company and its shareholders for money damages, except for liability resulting from:
•actual receipt of an improper benefit or profit in money, property, or services; or
•a final judgment based upon a finding of active and deliberate dishonesty by the trustee or officer that was material to the cause of action adjudicated.
In addition, our Declaration of Trust authorizes, and our Bylaws obligate, us to indemnify each present or former trustee or officer, to the maximum extent permitted by Maryland law, who is made a party to any proceeding because of his or her service to our Company in those or certain other capacities. As part of these indemnification obligations, we may be obligated to fund the defense costs incurred by our trustees and officers.
We operate through a partnership structure, which could have an adverse effect on our ability to manage our assets.
Our primary property-owning vehicle is the Operating Partnership, of which we are the general partner. Our acquisition of properties through the Operating Partnership in exchange for interests in the Operating Partnership may permit certain tax deferral advantages to limited partners who contribute properties to the Operating Partnership. Since properties contributed to the Operating Partnership may have unrealized gains attributable to the differences between the fair market value and adjusted tax basis in such properties prior to contribution, the sale of such properties could cause adverse tax consequences to the limited partners who contributed such properties. Although we, as the general partner of the Operating Partnership, generally have no obligation to consider the tax consequences of our actions to any limited partner, we own several properties subject to material contractual restrictions for varying periods of time designed to minimize the adverse tax consequences to the limited partners who contributed such properties. Such restrictions may result in significantly reduced flexibility to manage some of our assets.
We currently have an exclusive obligation to seek investments for our Funds, which may prevent us from making acquisitions directly.
Under the terms of the organizational documents of our Funds, our primary goal is to seek investments for the Funds, subject to certain exceptions. We may only pursue opportunities to acquire retail properties directly through the Operating Partnership if (i) the ownership of the acquisition opportunity by the Funds would create a material conflict of interest for us; (ii) we require the acquisition opportunity for a “like-kind” exchange; (iii) the consideration payable for the acquisition opportunity is our Common Shares, OP Units or other securities or (iv) the investment is outside the parameters of our investment goals for the Funds (which, in general, seek more opportunistic level returns). As a result, we may not be able to make attractive acquisitions directly and instead may only receive a minority interest in such acquisitions through the Funds.
Our joint venture investments carry additional risks not present in our direct investments.
Partnership or joint venture investments (that may include, among others, tenancy-in common and other similar investments) may involve risks not otherwise present for investments made solely by us, including the possibility that our partner or co-venturer might become bankrupt, and that our partner or co-venturer may take action contrary to our instructions, requests, policies, or objectives, including with respect to maintaining our qualification as a REIT. Actions by, or disputes with, joint venture partners might result in subjecting properties owned by the joint venture to additional risks. Other risks of joint venture investments include impasses on decisions, such as a sale, because neither we nor a joint venture partner may have full control over the joint venture. Also, there is no limitation under our organizational documents as to the amount of our funds that may be invested in joint ventures.
Additionally, our partners or co-venturers may engage in malfeasance in spite of our efforts to perform a high level of due diligence on them, which may jeopardize an investment and/or subject us to reputational risk. Such acts may or may not be covered by insurance.
Any disputes that may arise between joint venture partners and us may result in potentially costly litigation or arbitration that would prevent our officers and/or trustees from focusing their time and effort on our business. In addition, we may in certain circumstances be liable for the actions of our third-party joint venture partners.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR REIT STATUS
There can be no assurance we have qualified or will remain qualified as a REIT for Federal income tax purposes.
We believe that we have consistently met the requirements for qualification as a REIT for Federal income tax purposes beginning with our taxable year ended December 31, 1993, and we intend to continue to meet these requirements in the future. However, qualification as a REIT involves the application of highly technical and complex provisions of the Code, for which there may be only limited judicial or administrative interpretations. No assurance can be given that we have qualified or will remain qualified as a REIT. The Code provisions and income tax regulations applicable to REITs differ significantly from those applicable to other entities. The determination of various factual matters and circumstances not entirely within our control can potentially affect our ability to continue to qualify as a REIT. In addition, no assurance can be given that future legislation, regulations, administrative interpretations, or court decisions will not significantly change the requirements for qualification as a REIT or adversely affect the Federal income tax consequences of such qualification. Under current law, if we fail to qualify as a REIT, we would not be allowed a deduction for dividends paid to shareholders in computing our net taxable income. In addition, our income would be subject to tax at the regular corporate rates. Also, we could be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year during which qualification was lost. Cash available for distribution to our shareholders would be significantly reduced for each year in which we do not qualify as a REIT. In that event, we would not be required to continue to make distributions. Although we currently intend to continue to qualify as a REIT, it is possible that future economic, market, legal, tax or other considerations may cause us, without the consent of our shareholders, to revoke the REIT election or to otherwise take action that would result in disqualification.
Legislative or regulatory tax changes could have an adverse effect on us.
There are a number of issues associated with an investment in a REIT that are related to the Federal income tax laws, including, but not limited to, the consequences of our failing to continue to qualify as a REIT. At any time, the Federal income tax laws governing REITs, or the administrative interpretations of those laws may be amended or modified. Any new laws or interpretations may take effect retroactively and could adversely affect us or our shareholders.
We may be required to borrow funds or sell assets to satisfy our REIT distribution requirements.
Our cash flows may be insufficient to fund distributions required to maintain our qualification as a REIT as a result of differences in timing between the actual receipt of income and the recognition of income for U.S. Federal income tax purposes, or as a result of our inability to currently deduct certain expenditures that we must currently pay, such as capital expenditures, payments of compensation for which Section 162(m) of the Code denies a deduction, any business interest expense that is disallowed under Section 163 (j) of the Code (unless we elect to be an “electing
real property trade or business”), and the creation of reserves or required amortization payments. While we have historically satisfied these distribution requirements by making cash distributions to our stockholders, a REIT is permitted to satisfy these requirements by making distributions of cash or other property, including, in limited circumstances, its own stock. Assuming we continue to satisfy these distribution requirements with cash, we may need to borrow funds on a short term basis or sell assets, to meet the REIT distribution requirements and avoid the payment of income and excise taxes even if the then prevailing market conditions are not favorable for these borrowings or sales. These cash needs could result from differences in timing between the actual receipt of cash and inclusion of income for U.S. federal income tax purposes, or the effect of non-deductible capital expenditures, the creation of cash reserves or required debt or amortization payments. These sources, however, may not be available on favorable terms or at all. Our access to third-party sources of capital depends on a number of factors, including the market's perception of our growth potential, our current debt levels, the market price of our common stock, and our current and potential future earnings. Such actions could adversely affect our cash flow and results of operations.
Dividends payable by REITs generally do not qualify for reduced tax rates.
Certain qualified dividends paid by corporations to individuals, trusts and estates that are U.S. shareholders are taxed at capital gain rates, which are lower than ordinary income rates. Dividends of current and accumulated earnings and profits payable by REITs, however, are taxed at ordinary income rates as opposed to the capital gain rates. Pursuant to section 199A of the Code, from 2018 through 2025, certain REIT shareholders will be permitted to deduct 20% of ordinary REIT dividends received. Dividends payable by REITs in excess of these earnings and profits generally are treated as a non-taxable reduction of the shareholders’ basis in the shares to the extent thereof and thereafter as taxable gain. The more favorable rates applicable to regular corporate dividends could cause investors who are individuals, trusts, and estates to perceive investments in REITs, including us, to be relatively less attractive than investments in the stock of non-REIT corporations that pay dividends, which may negatively impact the trading prices of our securities.
Complying with REIT requirements may cause us to forego otherwise attractive opportunities or liquidate otherwise attractive investments.
To qualify as a REIT, we must continually satisfy tests concerning, among other things, the sources of our income, the nature and diversification of our assets, the amounts we distribute to our shareholders and the ownership of our Common Shares. In order to meet these tests, we may be required to forego investments we might otherwise make and refrain from engaging in certain activities. Thus, compliance with the REIT requirements may hinder our performance.
In addition, if we fail to comply with certain asset ownership tests at the end of any calendar quarter, we must correct the failure within 30 days after the end of the calendar quarter or qualify for certain statutory relief provisions to avoid losing our REIT qualification. As a result, we may be required to liquidate otherwise attractive investments.
We have limits on ownership of our shares of beneficial interest.
For us to qualify as a REIT for Federal income tax purposes, among other requirements, not more than 50% of the value of our shares of beneficial interest may be owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer individuals (as defined in the Code to include certain entities) at any time during the last half of each taxable year, and such shares of beneficial interest must be beneficially owned by 100 or more persons during at least 335 days of a taxable year of 12 months or during a proportionate part of a shorter taxable year (in each case, other than the first such year). Our Declaration of Trust includes certain restrictions regarding transfers of our shares of beneficial interest and ownership limits that are intended to assist us in satisfying these limitations, among other purposes. These restrictions and limits may not be adequate in all cases, however, to prevent the transfer of our shares of beneficial interest in violation of the ownership limitations. The ownership limits contained in our Declaration of Trust may have the effect of delaying, deferring, or preventing a change of control of us.
Actual or constructive ownership of our shares of beneficial interest in excess of the share ownership limits contained in our Declaration of Trust would cause the violative transfer or ownership to be null and void from the beginning and subject to purchase by us at a price equal to the fair market value of such shares (determined in accordance with the rules set forth in our Declaration of Trust). As a result, if a violative transfer were made, the recipient of the shares would not acquire any economic or voting rights attributable to the transferred shares. Additionally, the constructive ownership rules for these limits are complex and groups of related individuals or entities may be deemed a single owner and consequently in violation of the share ownership limits.
Distribution requirements imposed by law limit our operating flexibility.
To maintain our status as a REIT for Federal income tax purposes, we are generally required to distribute to our shareholders at least 90% of our taxable income for each calendar year. Our taxable income is determined without regard to any deduction for dividends paid and by excluding net capital gains. To the extent that we satisfy the distribution requirement, but distribute less than 100% of our taxable income, we will be subject to Federal corporate income tax on our undistributed income. In addition, we will incur a 4% nondeductible excise tax on the amount, if any, by
which our distributions in any year are less than the sum of (i) 85% of our ordinary income for that year; (ii) 95% of our capital gain net income for that year; and (iii) 100% of our undistributed taxable income from prior years. We intend to continue to make distributions to our shareholders to comply with the distribution requirements of the Code and to minimize exposure to Federal income and excise taxes. Differences in timing between the receipt of income and the payment of expenses in determining our income as well as required debt amortization payments and the capitalization of certain expenses could require us to borrow funds on a short-term basis to meet the distribution requirements that are necessary to achieve the tax benefits associated with qualifying as a REIT. The distribution requirements also severely limit our ability to retain earnings to acquire and improve properties or retire outstanding debt.
GENERAL RISK FACTORS
The economic environment may cause us to lose tenants and may impair our ability to borrow money to purchase properties, refinance existing debt or finance our current development projects.
Our operations and performance depend on general economic conditions, including consumer health. The U.S. economy has historically experienced financial downturns from time to time, including a decline in consumer spending, credit tightening and high unemployment.
While we currently believe we have adequate sources of liquidity, there can be no assurance that, in the event of a financial downturn, we will be able to obtain secured or unsecured loan facilities to meet our needs, including to purchase additional properties, to complete current development projects, or to successfully refinance our properties as loans become due. To the extent that the availability of credit is limited, it would also adversely impact our notes receivable, as counterparties may not be able to obtain the financing required to repay the loans upon maturity.
Certain sectors of the U. S. economy are still experiencing weakness. Over the past several years, this structural weakness has resulted in periods of high unemployment, rising inflation, the bankruptcy or weakened financial condition of a number of retailers, decreased consumer spending, increased home foreclosures, low consumer confidence, and reduced demand and rental rates for certain retail space. There can be no assurance that an economic recovery will occur or continue. General economic factors that are beyond our control, including, but not limited to, economic recessions, decreases in consumer confidence, reductions in consumer credit availability, increasing consumer debt levels, rising energy costs, higher tax rates, continued business layoffs, downsizing and industry slowdowns, and/or rising inflation, could have a negative impact on the business of our retail tenants. In turn, this could have a material adverse effect on our business because current or prospective tenants may, among other things, (i) have difficulty paying their rent obligations as they struggle to sell goods and services to consumers, (ii) be unwilling to enter into or renew leases with us on favorable terms or at all, (iii) seek to terminate their existing leases with us or request rental concessions on such leases, or (iv) be forced to curtail operations or declare bankruptcy.
Political and economic uncertainty could have an adverse effect on our business.
In the past year, microeconomic and macroeconomic conditions, including the fallout from the COVID-19 Pandemic, the war in Ukraine, supply-chain disruptions, and the recessionary outlook of the current financial markets, has increased volatility in the market and has caused a surge in already increasing inflation and interest rates. We cannot predict how current political and economic uncertainty will affect our critical tenants, joint venture partners, lenders, financial institutions, and general economic conditions, including the health and confidence of the consumer and the volatility of the stock market.
Political and economic uncertainty poses a risk to us in that it may cause consumers to postpone discretionary spending in response to tighter credit, reduced consumer confidence and other macroeconomic factors affecting consumer spending behavior, resulting in a downturn in the business of our tenants. In the event current political and economic uncertainty results in financial turmoil affecting the banking system and financial markets generally or significant financial service institution failures, there could be a new or incremental tightening in the credit markets, low liquidity, and extreme volatility in fixed income, credit, currency, and equity markets. Each of these factors could adversely affect our financial condition, cash flows and results of operations.
Inflation may adversely affect our financial condition, cash flows and results of operations.
Increased inflation could have a more pronounced negative impact on our mortgage and debt interest, any of our remaining development and redevelopment costs, and general and administrative expenses, as these costs could increase at a rate higher than our rents. Also, inflation may adversely affect tenant leases with stated rent increases or limits on such tenant’s obligation to pay its share of operating expenses, which could be lower than the increase in inflation at any given time. It may also limit our ability to recover all of our operating expenses. Inflation could also have an adverse effect on consumer spending, which could impact our tenants’ sales and, in turn, our average rents, and in some cases, our percentage rents, where applicable. In addition, renewals of leases or future leases may not be negotiated on current terms, in which event we may recover a smaller percentage of our operating expenses.
Competition may adversely affect our ability to purchase properties and to attract and retain tenants.
There are numerous commercial developers, real estate companies, financial institutions, and other investors with greater financial resources than we have that compete with us in seeking properties for acquisition and tenants who will lease space in our properties. Our competitors include other REITs, financial institutions, private funds, insurance companies, pension funds, private companies, family offices, sovereign wealth funds and individuals. This competition may result in a higher cost for properties than we wish to pay. In addition, retailers at our properties (both in our Core Portfolio and in the portfolios of the Funds) face increasing competition from outlet malls, discount shopping clubs, e-commerce, direct mail, and telemarketing, which could (i) reduce rents payable to us and (ii) reduce our ability to attract and retain tenants at our properties leading to increased vacancy rates at our properties.
Changes in market conditions could have an adverse effect on our share price and our ability to access the public equity markets.
The market price of our Common Shares may fluctuate significantly in response to many factors, including:
•actual or anticipated variations in our operating results, funds from operations, cash flows or liquidity;
•changes in our earnings estimates or those of analysts;
•changes in our dividend policy;
•impairment charges affecting the carrying value of one or more of our properties or other assets;
•publication of research reports about us, the retail industry, or the real estate industry generally;
•increases in market interest rates that lead purchasers of our securities to seek higher dividend or interest rate yields;
•changes in market valuations of similar companies;
•adverse market reaction to the amount of our outstanding debt at any time, the amount of our maturing debt in the near and medium term and our ability to refinance such debt and the terms thereof or our plans to incur additional debt in the future;
•additions or departures of key management personnel;
•actions by institutional security holders;
•proposed or adopted regulatory or legislative changes or developments;
•speculation in the press or investment community;
•the occurrence of any of the other risk factors included in, or incorporated by reference in, this Report; and
•general market and economic conditions.
Many of the factors listed above are beyond our control. Those factors may cause the market price of our Common Shares to decline significantly, regardless of our financial performance, condition, and prospects. We cannot provide any assurance that the market price of our Common Shares will not fall in the future, and it may be difficult for holders to sell such securities at prices they find attractive, or at all. A decline in our share price, as a result of this or other market factors, could unfavorably impact our ability to raise additional equity in the public markets.
Outages, computer viruses and similar events could disrupt our operations.
We rely on information technology networks and systems, some of which are owned and operated by third parties, to process, transmit and store electronic information. Any of these systems may be susceptible to outages due to fire, floods, power loss, telecommunications failures, terrorist or cyber-attacks and similar events. Despite the implementation of network security measures, our systems and those of third parties on which we rely may also be vulnerable to computer viruses and similar disruptions. If we or the third parties on whom we rely are unable to prevent such outages and breaches, our operations could be disrupted.
Increased Information Technology (“IT”) security threats and more sophisticated computer crime could pose a risk to our systems, networks, and services.
Cyber incidents can result from deliberate attacks or unintentional events. There have been an increased number of significant cyber-attacks targeted at the retail, insurance, financial and banking industries that include, but are not limited to, gaining unauthorized access to digital systems for purposes of misappropriating assets or sensitive information, corrupting data or causing operational disruption. Cyber-attacks may also be carried out in a manner that does not require gaining unauthorized access, such as by causing denial-of-service attacks on websites. Cyber-attacks by third parties or insiders utilize techniques that range from highly sophisticated efforts to electronically circumvent network security or overwhelm a website to more traditional intelligence gathering, and social engineering aimed at obtaining information necessary to gain access.
Increased global IT security threats are more sophisticated and targeted computer crimes pose a risk to the security of our systems and networks and the confidentiality, availability and integrity of our data. The open nature of interconnected technologies may allow for a network or Web outage or a privacy breach that reveals sensitive data or transmission of harmful/malicious code to business partners and clients. Because the techniques used to obtain unauthorized access, disable, or degrade service, or sabotage systems change frequently and may be difficult to detect for long periods of time, we may be unable to anticipate these techniques or implement adequate preventive measures.
Cyber-attacks may result in substantial financial and reputational cost, including but are not limited to:
•Compromising of confidential information;
•Manipulation and destruction of data;
•Loss of trade secrets;
•System downtimes and operational disruptions;
•Remediation costs that may include liability for stolen assets or information and repairing system damage, as well as incentives offered to customers, tenants, or other business partners in an effort to maintain business relationships;
•Loss of revenues resulting from unauthorized use of proprietary information;
•Cost to deploy additional protection strategies, training employees and engaging third party experts and consultants;
•Reputational damage adversely affecting investor and tenant confidence; and
•Costly litigation.
The control environment for cyber security is an ever-changing risk landscape across the entire attack surface which includes risks from on-premises, cloud infrastructure, software as a service and mobile applications. While we attempt to mitigate these risks by employing a number of measures, including a dedicated IT team, employee training and background checks, maintenance of backup systems, utilization of third-party service providers to provide redundancy over multiple locations, and comprehensive monitoring of our networks and systems along with purchasing cyber security insurance coverage, our systems, networks, and services remain potentially vulnerable to advanced threats.
Use of social media may adversely impact our reputation and business.
There has been a significant increase in the use of social media platforms, including weblogs, social media websites and other forms of Internet-based communications, which allow individuals access to a broad audience, including our significant business constituents. The availability of information through these platforms is virtually immediate as is its impact and may be posted at any time without affording us an opportunity to redress or correct it timely. This information may be adverse to our interests, may be inaccurate and may harm our reputation, brand image,
goodwill, performance, prospects, or business. Furthermore, these platforms increase the risk of unauthorized disclosure of material non-public Company information.
Climate change, natural disasters or health crises could adversely affect our properties and business.
Some of our current or future properties could be subject to natural disasters and may be impacted by climate change. To the extent climate change causes adverse changes in weather patterns, rising sea levels or extreme temperatures, our properties in certain markets may be adversely affected. Specifically, properties located in coastal regions, including Florida, Virginia, Georgia, New York, and Massachusetts could be affected by any future increases in sea levels or in the frequency or severity of hurricanes and storms, whether caused by climate change or other factors. Additionally, we own properties in California, which in recent years has experienced intense drought and wildfires and has had earthquake activity.
Climate change could have a variety of direct or indirect adverse effects on our properties and business, including:
•Property damage to our retail properties;
•Indirect financial and operational impacts from disruptions to the operations of major tenants located in our retail properties from severe weather, such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires or other natural disasters;
•Increased insurance premiums and deductibles, or a decrease in or unavailability of coverage, for properties in areas subject to severe weather, such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires or other natural disasters;
•Increased insurance claims and liabilities;
•Increases in energy costs impacting operational returns;
•Changes in the availability or quality of water or other natural resources on which the tenant’s business depends;
•Decreased consumer demand for products or services resulting from physical changes associated with climate change (e.g., warmer temperatures or decreasing shoreline could reduce demand for residential and commercial properties previously viewed as desirable);
•Incorrect long-term valuation of an equity investment due to changing conditions not previously anticipated at the time of the investment; and
•Economic disruptions arising from the above.
Moreover, compliance with new laws or regulations related to climate change, including compliance with “green” building codes, may require us to make improvements to our existing properties or pay additional taxes and fees assessed on us or our properties. Although we strive to identify, analyze, and respond to the risk and opportunities that climate change presents, at this time there can be no assurance that climate change will not have an adverse effect on us.
Public health crises, pandemics, and epidemics, such as those caused by new strains of viruses such as H5N1 (avian flu), severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and, most recently, the COVID-19 Pandemic, may increase as international travel continues to rise and could adversely impact our business by interrupting our tenants’ business, supply chains and transactional activities, disrupting travel, and negatively impacting local, national, or global economies.
Future terrorist attacks or civil unrest could harm the demand for, and the value of, our properties.
Over the past several years, a number of highly publicized terrorist acts and shootings have occurred at domestic and international retail properties. Future terrorist attacks, civil unrest and other acts of terrorism or war could harm the demand for, and the value of, our properties. Terrorist attacks could directly impact the value of our properties through damage, destruction, loss or increased security costs, and the availability of insurance for such acts may be limited or may be subject to substantial cost increases. To the extent that our tenants are impacted by future attacks, their ability to continue to honor obligations under their existing leases could be adversely affected. A decrease in retail demand could make it difficult for us to renew or re-lease our properties at lease rates equal to or above historical rates. These acts might erode business and consumer confidence and spending and might result in increased volatility in national and international financial markets and economies. Any
one of these events might decrease demand for real estate, decrease or delay the occupancy of our properties, and limit our access to capital or increase our cost of raising capital.
Increased scrutiny by and changing expectations from investors, tenants, employees, and other stakeholders regarding our ESG practices and reporting could cause us to incur additional costs and adversely impact our reputation, tenant and employee acquisition and retention, and access to capital.
Companies across all industries are facing increasing scrutiny related to their ESG practices and disclosure. Investors, tenants, employees, and other stakeholders have begun to focus increasingly on ESG practices and to place heightened importance on the environmental and social cost of their investments, business decisions and consumer choices. For example, an increasing number of investment funds focus on positive ESG practices and sustainability scores when making an investment decision. Additionally, certain institutional investors have demonstrated increased activism with respect to their existing investments, including by urging companies to take certain actions in areas of perceived ESG significance.
Investors, particularly institutional investors, use or may use third-party benchmarks and scores to assess our ESG practices against our peers and if we are perceived as lagging, such investors may decide to not invest in our Common Shares or to divest from their current investment, and we may face reputational challenges. Alternatively, such investors may decide to actively engage with us to improve ESG disclosure or performance, and may also make voting decisions on this basis. Given increased investor focus and demand, public disclosure regarding ESG practices is becoming more broadly expected. Any disclosure we make may include our policies and practices on a variety of ESG matters, including corporate governance, environmental compliance, human capital management, and workforce inclusion and diversity. It is possible that stakeholders may not be satisfied with our ESG practices, reporting and goals, or with our speed of adoption. If our ESG practices and disclosures do not meet investor, tenant, employee or other stakeholder expectations, which continue to evolve, our reputation and tenant and employee retention, and access to capital may be negatively impacted.
In 2022, the SEC proposed extensive rules aimed at enhancing and standardizing climate-related disclosures in an effort to foster greater consistency, comparability and reliability of climate-related information among public issuers. The proposal, if adopted, would require public issuers to include prescribed climate-related information in their registration statements and annual reports, including information regarding greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related risks and opportunities and related financial impacts, governance and strategy. Additionally, we may become subject to new compliance requirements and/or new costs or taxes associated with natural resource or energy usage and related emissions (such as a “carbon tax”), which could increase our operating costs.
We could incur additional costs relating to implementing, monitoring and reporting various ESG practices and initiatives, as well as complying with applicable law, which could place a strain on our personnel, systems and resources. Our failure, or perceived failure, to meet the goals and objectives we set in any ESG disclosure within the timelines announced or at all, or the expectations of our various stakeholders could negatively impact our reputation, tenant and employee retention, and access to capital.
We previously identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting which resulted in the restatement of certain of our previously issued consolidated financial statements, which resulted in unanticipated costs and may affect investors' confidence and raise reputational issues. If we fail to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results.
Effective internal controls over financial reporting are necessary for us to provide reliable and accurate financial reports. We previously identified and reported a deficiency in internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021 and determined that the Company did not maintain effective internal control over financial reporting because of an error in accounting treatment at the time of formation related to the improper consolidation of two investments that are less-than-wholly-owned through the Company’s opportunity funds. As a consequence, these two Fund Investments, which were formed in 2012 and 2013, were adjusted from consolidated investments to investments in unconsolidated affiliates within the restated financial statements, as of and for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, and as of and for each of the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, June 30, 2021 and 2020, September 30, 2021 and 2020, and December 31, 2020 (collectively, the "Restatement"). The Restatement also included corrections for certain immaterial unrecorded adjustments in the Company's previously issued financial statements. See Item 9A, “Controls and Procedures”, in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding the previously identified material weakness and our actions to date to remediate the material weakness.
The Restatement may affect investor confidence in the accuracy of our financial disclosure and may raise reputational risks for our business, both of which could harm our business and financial results. Additionally, if material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting are discovered or occur in the future, our financial statements may contain material misstatements, and we could be required to restate such financial results, which could materially and adversely affect our business and financial results, restrict our ability to access the capital markets, require us to expend significant resources to correct the material weaknesses, subject us to fines, penalties or judgements, harm our reputation or otherwise cause a decline in investor confidence.

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ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS.
None.

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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
ITEM 2.	PROPERTIES.
Retail Properties
The discussion and tables in this Item 2. include wholly-owned and partially-owned properties held through our Core Portfolio and our Funds. We define our Core Portfolio as those properties either 100% owned by, or partially owned through joint venture interests by the Operating Partnership or subsidiaries thereof, not including those properties owned through our Funds.
As of December 31, 2022, our Core Portfolio consisted of 143 operating properties totaling approximately 5.6 million square feet (or 5.2 million at our pro rata share) of gross leasable area (“GLA”) excluding five properties under redevelopment and three properties in development. The Core Portfolio properties are located in 13 states and the District of Columbia and primarily consist of street retail and dense suburban shopping centers. These properties are diverse in size, ranging from approximately 1,000 to 800,000 square feet and as of December 31, 2022, were 92.1% occupied and 94.4% leased (or 92.7% occupied and 94.9% leased at our pro rata share), excluding properties under development or redevelopment.
As of December 31, 2022, we owned and operated 49 properties totaling approximately 8.0 million square feet in total (or 1.7 million square feet at our pro rata share) of GLA in our Funds, excluding two properties under development. In addition to shopping centers, the Funds have invested in mixed-use properties, which generally include retail activities. The Fund properties are located in 19 states and the District of Columbia and, as of December 31, 2022, were 88.9% occupied and 92.5% leased (or 86.1% occupied and 91.4% leased at our pro rata share), excluding the properties under development.
Within our Core Portfolio and Funds, we had more than 1,100 retail leases as of December 31, 2022. A significant portion of our rental revenues are from national retailers and consist of rents received under long-term leases. These leases generally provide for the monthly payment of fixed minimum rent and the tenants' pro-rata share of the real estate taxes, insurance, utilities, and common area maintenance of the shopping centers. An insignificant portion of our leases also provide for the payment of rent based on a percentage of a tenant's gross sales in excess of a stipulated annual amount, either in addition to, or in place of, minimum rents, which we refer to as percentage rents. Minimum rents and expense reimbursements accounted for substantially all of our total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Six of our Core Portfolio properties and two of our Fund properties are subject to long-term ground leases in which a third party owns and has leased the underlying land to us. We pay rent for the use of the land and are responsible for all costs and expenses associated with the building and improvements at all of these locations.
No individual property or tenant contributed in excess of 10% of our total revenues for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 or 2020. See Note 7 for information on the mortgage debt pertaining to our properties.
The following table sets forth more specific information with respect to each of our Core properties at December 31, 2022:
Property (a)
Key Tenants
Year
Acquired
Acadia's
Interest
Gross Leasable
Area (GLA)
In Place
Occupancy
Leased
Occupancy
Annualized Base
Rent (ABR)
ABR/ Per
Square Foot
STREET AND URBAN RETAIL
Chicago Metro
664 N. Michigan Avenue
Tommy Bahama,
Ann Taylor Loft
100.0
%
18,141
100.0
%
100.0
%
$
3,350,038
$
184.67
840 N. Michigan Avenue
H & M, Verizon
Wireless
88.4
%
87,135
100.0
%
100.0
%
8,521,951
97.80
Rush and Walton Streets
Collection (6 properties)
Lululemon, BHLDN,
Reformation,
Sprinkles
100.0
%
40,384
88.2
%
88.2
%
6,996,440
196.50
Clark Street and W. Diversey
Collection (4 properties)
Starbucks;TJ Maxx; J Crew Factory
100.0
%
53,277
68.3
%
78.0
%
1,452,248
39.93
Halsted and Armitage
Collection (13 properties)
Serena and Lily,
Bonobos, Allbirds
Warby Parker,
Marine Layer,
Kiehl's
100.0
%
51,596
97.6
%
100.0
%
2,493,561
49.52
North Lincoln Park Chicago
Collection (6 properties)
Champion,
Carhartt
100.0
%
49,921
67.9
%
67.9
%
1,065,847
31.42
State and Washington
Nordstrom Rack,
Uniqlo
100.0
%
78,771
100.0
%
100.0
%
3,364,962
42.72
151 N. State Street
Walgreens
100.0
%
27,385
100.0
%
100.0
%
1,573,000
57.44
North and Kingsbury
Old Navy, Backcountry
100.0
%
41,791
100.0
%
100.0
%
1,845,756
44.17
Concord and Milwaukee
-
100.0
%
13,147
80.8
%
100.0
%
359,012
33.79
California and Armitage
-
100.0
%
18,275
78.8
%
78.8
%
725,404
50.40
Roosevelt Galleria
Petco, Vitamin
Shoppe
100.0
%
37,995
63.4
%
89.7
%
698,674
29.02
Sullivan Center
Target
100.0
%
176,181
78.9
%
78.9
%
5,023,101
36.14
693,999
86.1
%
88.8
%
37,469,994
$
62.71
New York Metro
Soho Collection
(12 properties)
Faherty, Outerknown,
ALC, Stone Island, Taft, Frame, Theory,
Bang & Olufsen
100.0
%
36,389
73.8
%
90.7
%
9,137,418
340.36
5-7 East 17th Street
-
100.0
%
8,593
0.0
%
47.5
%
-
-
200 West 54th Street
-
100.0
%
5,862
100.0
%
100.0
%
1,569,139
267.68
61 Main Street
-
100.0
%
3,470
100.0
%
100.0
%
312,925
90.18
181 Main Street
TD Bank
100.0
%
11,514
100.0
%
100.0
%
980,044
85.12
4401 White Plains Road
Walgreens
100.0
%
12,964
100.0
%
100.0
%
625,000
48.21
Bartow Avenue
-
100.0
%
14,590
80.0
%
80.0
%
396,697
33.97
239 Greenwich Avenue
Watches of Switzerland
75.0
%
16,621
100.0
%
100.0
%
1,793,298
107.89
252-256 Greenwich Avenue
Veronica Beard,
The RealReal,
Blue Mercury
100.0
%
7,986
100.0
%
100.0
%
910,725
114.04
2914 Third Avenue
Planet Fitness
100.0
%
40,603
100.0
%
100.0
%
1,099,431
27.08
868 Broadway
Dr. Martens
100.0
%
2,031
100.0
%
100.0
%
838,855
413.03
313-315 Bowery (b)
John Varvatos
100.0
%
6,600
100.0
%
100.0
%
527,076
79.86
120 West Broadway
Citizens Bank
100.0
%
13,838
79.8
%
100.0
%
2,089,073
189.25
2520 Flatbush Avenue
Bob's Disc. Furniture,
Capital One
100.0
%
29,114
100.0
%
100.0
%
1,181,175
40.57
Williamsburg Collection (c)
Sephora, SweetGreen,
Levain Bakery
100.0
%
50,842
100.0
%
100.0
%
5,027,426
98.88
991 Madison Avenue
Vera Wang,
Gabriella Hearst
100.0
%
7,513
91.1
%
91.1
%
3,007,496
439.24
Shops at Grand
Stop & Shop (Ahold)
100.0
%
99,685
100.0
%
100.0
%
3,335,287
33.46
Gotham Plaza
Bank of America,
Footlocker, Taco Bell
49.0
%
25,922
73.9
%
91.6
%
1,588,117
82.91
394,137
92.1
%
96.5
%
34,419,182
94.86
Los Angeles Metro
8833 Beverly Blvd
Luxury Living
100.0
%
9,757
100.0
%
100.0
%
1,272,860
130.46
Melrose Place Collection
The Row, Chloe,
Oscar de la Renta
100.0
%
14,000
100.0
%
100.0
%
2,677,460
191.25
23,757
100.0
%
100.0
%
3,950,320
166.28
District of Columbia Metro
1739-53 & 1801-03
Connecticut Avenue
TD Bank
100.0
%
20,669
66.7
%
66.7
%
875,265
63.53
14th Street Collection (3 properties)
Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams, Verizon
100.0
%
19,461
100.0
%
100.0
%
1,410,882
72.50
Rhode Island Place
Shopping Center
Ross Dress for Less
100.0
%
57,667
100.0
%
100.0
%
2,080,617
36.08
M Street and Wisconsin Corridor
(26 Properties) (d)
Lululemon, Duxiana,
Rag and Bone,
Reformation, Glossier, Showfields
24.8
%
245,249
82.1
%
87.9
%
12,867,936
63.88
343,046
85.2
%
89.4
%
17,234,700
58.95
Boston Metro
165 Newbury Street
Starbucks
100.0
%
1,050
100.0
%
100.0
%
303,471
289.02
1,050
100.0
%
100.0
%
303,471
289.02
Dallas Metro
Henderson Avenue Portfolio (14 properties)
Sprouts Market
100.0
%
121,715
91.8
%
93.1
%
4,379,233
39.20
Total Street and Urban Retail
1,577,704
88.1
%
91.4
%
$
97,756,900
$
70.37
Acadia Share Total Street and Urban Retail
1,365,719
89.0
%
91.8
%
$
86,404,051
$
71.07
SUBURBAN PROPERTIES
New Jersey
Elmwood Park Shopping Center
Walgreens, Lidl
100.0
%
143,910
83.7
%
100.0
%
$
3,245,133
$
26.95
Marketplace of Absecon
Walgreens, Dollar Tree
100.0
%
104,556
92.2
%
92.2
%
1,488,815
15.44
New York
Village Commons
Shopping Center
-
100.0
%
87,128
92.1
%
92.1
%
2,765,190
34.44
Branch Plaza
LA Fitness,
The Fresh Market
100.0
%
123,345
98.8
%
98.8
%
3,532,225
28.98
Amboy Center
Stop & Shop (Ahold)
100.0
%
63,290
88.4
%
92.2
%
1,924,058
34.38
Crossroads Shopping Center
HomeGoods, PetSmart, BJ's Wholesale Club
49.0
%
311,655
85.3
%
88.5
%
8,154,634
30.68
New Loudon Center
Price Chopper,
Marshalls
100.0
%
258,701
95.2
%
95.2
%
2,249,812
9.14
28 Jericho Turnpike
Kohl's
100.0
%
96,363
100.0
%
100.0
%
1,996,500
20.72
Bedford Green
Shop Rite, CVS
100.0
%
90,589
75.1
%
75.1
%
2,366,064
34.79
Connecticut
Town Line Plaza (e)
Wal-Mart, Stop
& Shop (Ahold)
100.0
%
206,089
97.3
%
97.3
%
1,807,822
17.07
Massachusetts
Methuen Shopping Center
Wal-Mart,
Market Basket
100.0
%
130,021
100.0
%
100.0
%
1,467,752
11.29
Crescent Plaza
Home Depot, Shaw's
(Supervalu)
100.0
%
218,148
96.0
%
100.0
%
2,066,246
9.87
201 Needham Street
Michael's
100.0
%
20,409
100.0
%
100.0
%
646,965
31.70
163 Highland Avenue
Staples, Petco
100.0
%
40,505
100.0
%
100.0
%
1,490,575
36.80
Vermont
The Gateway Shopping Center
Shaw's (Supervalu)
100.0
%
101,474
98.6
%
98.6
%
2,205,414
22.05
Illinois
Hobson West Plaza
Garden Fresh
Markets
100.0
%
98,962
98.7
%
98.7
%
1,394,982
14.28
Indiana
Merrillville Plaza
Jo-Ann Fabrics,
TJ Maxx
100.0
%
235,926
78.8
%
92.8
%
2,711,118
14.57
Michigan
Bloomfield Town Square
HomeGoods,
TJ Maxx
100.0
%
234,951
99.4
%
99.4
%
4,263,415
18.26
Delaware
Town Center and Other
(2 properties)
Lowes, Bed Bath &
Beyond, Target
100.0
%
800,063
94.0
%
94.0
%
12,980,977
17.26
Market Square Shopping Center
Trader Joe's,
TJ Maxx
100.0
%
102,047
100.0
%
100.0
%
3,270,246
32.05
Naamans Road
-
100.0
%
19,850
63.9
%
63.9
%
698,462
55.08
Pennsylvania
Mark Plaza
Kmart
100.0
%
106,856
100.0
%
100.0
%
246,274
2.30
Plaza 422
Home Depot
100.0
%
156,279
100.0
%
100.0
%
909,901
5.82
Chestnut Hill
-
100.0
%
36,492
100.0
%
100.0
%
961,735
26.35
Abington Towne Center (f)
Target, TJ Maxx
100.0
%
216,871
100.0
%
100.0
%
1,314,679
22.19
Total Suburban Properties
4,004,480
93.7
%
95.7
%
$
66,158,994
$
18.83
Acadia Share Total Suburban Properties
3,845,536
94.1
%
95.9
%
$
62,000,131
$
18.36
Total Core Properties
5,582,184
92.1
%
94.4
%
$
163,915,894
$
33.40
Acadia Share Total Core Properties
5,211,255
92.7
%
94.9
%
$
148,404,182
$
32.29
a)Excludes properties under development or redevelopment, see “Development and Redevelopment Activities” section below. The above occupancy and rent amounts do not include space that is currently leased, but for which rent payment has not yet commenced as of December 31, 2022 (other than under “Leased Occupancy). Residential and office GLA are excluded.
b)Represents the annual base rent paid to the Company pursuant to a master lessee and does not reflect the rent paid by the retail tenants at the property.
c)The Company’s stated legal ownership is 49.99%. However, given the preferences embedded in its interests, the Company did not attribute any value to the 50.01% non-controlling interest holders.
d)Excludes 94,000 square feet of office GLA.
e)Anchor GLA includes a 97,300 square foot Wal-Mart store that is not owned by the Company. This square footage has been excluded for calculating annualized base rent per square foot.
f)Anchor GLA includes a 157,616 square foot Target store that is not owned by the Company. This square footage has been excluded for calculating annualized base rent per square foot.
The following table sets forth more specific information with respect to each of our Fund properties at December 31, 2022:
Property (a)
Key Tenants
Year
Acquired
Acadia's
Interest
Gross Leasable
Area (GLA)
In Place
Occupancy
Leased
Occupancy
Annualized Base
Rent (ABR)
ABR/Per
Square Foot
Fund II Portfolio Detail
New York
City Point (b)
Primark, Target, Basis Schools,
Alamo Drafthouse
58.1
%
541,070
64.8
%
83.0
%
$
14,408,337
$
41.07
Total - Fund II
541,070
64.8
%
83.0
%
$
14,408,337
$
41.07
Fund III Portfolio Detail
New York
640 Broadway
Swatch
24.5
%
4,637
91.6
%
91.6
%
$
1,082,505
$
254.89
Total - Fund III
4,637
91.6
%
91.6
%
$
1,082,505
$
254.89
Fund IV Portfolio Detail
New York
801 Madison Avenue
─
23.1
%
2,522
-
%
-
%
$
-
$
-
210 Bowery
─
23.1
%
2,538
-
%
-
%
-
-
27 East 61st Street
─
23.1
%
4,177
-
%
-
%
-
-
17 East 71st Street
The Row
23.1
%
8,432
82.2
%
82.2
%
1,878,913
271.05
1035 Third Avenue (c)
─
23.1
%
7,634
100.0
%
100.0
%
1,299,967
170.29
New Jersey
Paramus Plaza
Ashley Furniture, Marshalls
11.6
%
153,494
100.0
%
100.0
%
3,258,849
21.23
Massachusetts
Restaurants at Fort Point
─
23.1
%
15,711
100.0
%
100.0
%
1,050,946
66.89
Rhode Island
650 Bald Hill Road
Dick's Sporting Goods,
Burlington Coat Factory
20.8
%
160,448
85.4
%
85.4
%
2,052,672
14.99
Delaware
Eden Square
Giant Food, LA Fitness
22.8
%
229,171
90.9
%
96.3
%
3,249,992
15.60
Georgia
Broughton Street Portfolio
(13 properties)
H&M, Lululemon,
Kendra Scott, Starbucks
23.1
%
95,201
86.5
%
95.5
%
3,017,138
36.62
California
146 Geary Street
─
23.1
%
10,151
-
%
-
%
-
-
Union and Fillmore
Collection (3 properties)
Eileen Fisher, Bonobos
20.8
%
7,148
77.9
%
77.9
%
636,247
Total - Fund IV
696,627
88.6
%
91.6
%
$
16,444,724
$
26.66
Fund V Portfolio Detail
New Mexico
Plaza Santa Fe
TJ Maxx, Best Buy,
Ross Dress for Less
20.1
%
224,152
97.3
%
99.4
%
$
3,998,589
$
18.33
Texas
Wood Ridge Plaza
Kirkland's, Office Depot
18.1
%
211,674
84.5
%
87.3
%
3,787,696
$
21.19
La Frontera Plaza
Kohl's, Hobby Lobby
18.1
%
534,430
88.7
%
94.3
%
6,532,919
$
13.78
Michigan
New Towne Center
Kohl's, Jo-Ann's, DSW
20.1
%
190,530
100.0
%
100.0
%
2,344,851
$
12.31
Fairlane Green
TJ Maxx, Michaels
20.1
%
270,187
95.2
%
95.2
%
5,051,602
$
19.64
Maryland
Frederick County (2 properties)
Kohl's, Best Buy,
Ross Dress for Less
18.1
%
530,816
88.5
%
94.8
%
6,915,187
14.72
Connecticut
Tri-City Plaza
TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, ShopRite
18.1
%
302,888
88.5
%
91.5
%
3,812,027
14.22
New Jersey
Midstate
ShopRite, Best Buy, DSW, PetSmart
20.1
%
385,116
83.8
%
88.8
%
6,223,830
19.28
New York
Shoppes at South Hills
ShopRite, At Home, Ashley Furniture
18.1
%
512,218
74.3
%
74.3
%
4,375,401
11.50
Pennsylvania
Monroe Marketplace
Kohl's, Dick's Sporting Goods,
Giant Food
20.1
%
371,652
100.0
%
100.0
%
4,243,262
11.42
Rhode Island
Lincoln Commons
Stop and Shop, Marshalls,
HomeGoods
20.1
%
462,021
88.0
%
88.0
%
5,482,073
13.48
Virginia
Landstown Commons
Best Buy, Burlington Coat Factory,
Ross Dress for Less
20.1
%
386,415
90.4
%
90.4
%
7,366,896
21.08
Florida
Palm Coast Landing
TJ Maxx, PetSmart,
Ross Dress for Less
20.1
%
171,799
96.9
%
96.9
%
3,435,796
20.64
North Carolina
Hickory Ridge
Kohl's, Best Buy, Dick's Sporting Goods
20.1
%
380,565
100.0
%
100.0
%
4,775,096
12.55
Alabama
Trussville Promenade
Wal-Mart, Regal Cinemas
20.1
%
463,681
95.6
%
95.6
%
4,491,844
10.14
Georgia
Canton Marketplace
Dick's Sporting Goods, TJ Maxx, Best Buy
20.1
%
351,988
89.3
%
94.4
%
5,434,763
17.29
Hiram Pavilion
Kohl's, HomeGoods
20.1
%
362,675
99.4
%
99.4
%
4,563,956
12.66
California
Elk Grove Commons
Kohl's, HomeGoods
20.1
%
242,078
98.4
%
99.1
%
5,076,275
21.31
Utah
Family Center at Riverdale
Target, Sportsman's
Warehouse
18.0
%
372,475
85.9
%
97.9
%
3,355,288
10.49
Total - Fund V
6,727,360
90.8
%
93.3
%
$
91,267,351
$
14.94
TOTAL FUND PROPERTIES
7,969,694
88.9
%
92.5
%
$
123,202,917
$
17.40
Acadia Share of Total Fund Properties
1,756,761
86.1
%
91.4
%
$
29,754,638
$
19.68
a)Excludes properties under development, see “Development and Redevelopment Activities” section below. The above occupancy and rent amounts do not include space which is currently leased, other than "leased occupancy," but for which rent payment has not yet commenced. Residential and office GLA are excluded.
b)In place occupancy excludes short-term percentage rent.
c)Property also includes 12,371 square feet of 2nd floor office space and a 29,760 square-foot parking garage (131 spaces).
Major Tenants
No individual retail tenant accounted for more than 5.1% of total Core Portfolio and Fund base rents for the year ended December 31, 2022 or occupied more than 7.3% of total Core Portfolio and Fund leased GLA as of December 31, 2022. The following table sets forth certain information for our 20 largest retail tenants by base rent for leases in place as of December 31, 2022. The amounts below include our pro-rata share of GLA and annualized base rent for the Operating Partnership’s partial ownership interest in properties including the Funds (GLA and Annualized Base Rent in thousands):
Percentage of Total
Represented by Retail Tenant
Retail Tenant
Number of
Stores in Portfolio (a)
Total GLA
Annualized
Base
Rent (a)
Total
Portfolio
GLA
Annualized
Base
Rent
Target
$
9,036
7.3
%
5.1
%
H&M
5,144
0.9
%
2.9
%
Royal Ahold (b)
4,047
2.8
%
2.3
%
TJX Companies (c)
3,857
4.7
%
2.2
%
Walgreens (d)
3,794
1.2
%
2.1
%
PetSmart, Inc.
3,756
1.7
%
2.1
%
Bed, Bath, and Beyond (e)
3,500
2.1
%
2.0
%
Trader Joe's
3,355
0.8
%
1.9
%
Kohl's
2,859
3.0
%
1.6
%
Verizon
2,844
0.4
%
1.6
%
Lululemon
2,767
0.2
%
1.6
%
Gap(f)
2,498
0.9
%
1.4
%
Fast Retailing (g)
2,388
0.5
%
1.3
%
Ulta Salon Cosmetic & Fragrance
2,088
0.8
%
1.2
%
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc
2,086
2.0
%
1.2
%
Albertsons Companies(h)
1,981
1.8
%
1.1
%
Bob's Discount Furniture
1,945
1.1
%
1.1
%
Wakefern Food Corporation (i)
1,699
1.1
%
1.0
%
Tapestry (j)
1,696
0.1
%
1.0
%
Watches of Switzerland (k)
1,625
0.2
%
0.9
%
Total
2,339
62,965
33.6
%
35.5
%
a)Does not include tenants that operate at only one Company location
b)Stop and Shop (4 locations), Giant (2 locations)
c)TJ Maxx (12 locations), HomeGoods (7 locations), Marshalls (6 locations), HomeSense (1 location)
d)Walgreens (5 locations), Rite Aid (1 location)
e)Bed Bath and Beyond (4 locations), Harmon Face (1 location)
f)Old Navy (8 locations), Banana Republic (1 location)
g)Uniqlo (1 location), Theory (1 location)
h)Shaw’s (2 locations)
i)ShopRite (4 locations)
j)Kate Spade (2 locations)
k)Grand Seiko (1 location), Betteridge Jewelers (1 location)
Lease Expirations
The following tables show scheduled lease expirations on a pro rata basis for retail tenants in place as of December 31, 2022, assuming that none of the tenants will exercise renewal options (GLA and Annualized Base Rent in thousands):
Core Portfolio
Annualized Base Rent (a, b)
GLA
Leases Maturing in
Number of
Leases
Current
Annual
Rent
Percentage
of Total
Square
Feet
Percentage
of Total
Month to Month
$
0.1
%
0.1
%
13,088
8.8
%
6.4
%
16,024
10.8
%
14.0
%
21,350
14.4
%
13.2
%
17,650
11.9
%
13.5
%
10,513
7.1
%
5.7
%
20,087
13.5
%
15.4
%
9,910
6.7
%
8.1
%
5,055
3.4
%
2.1
%
6,161
4.2
%
3.8
%
10,009
6.7
%
4.8
%
Thereafter
18,401
12.4
%
12.9
%
Total
$
148,404
100.0
%
4,578
100.0
%
Funds
Annualized Base Rent (a, b)
GLA
Leases Maturing in
Number of
Leases
Current
Annual
Rent
Percentage
of Total
Square
Feet
Percentage
of Total
Month to Month
$
0.3
%
0.3
%
1,200
4.0
%
4.1
%
2,449
8.2
%
10.8
%
3,392
11.4
%
12.7
%
2,588
8.7
%
8.5
%
3,330
11.2
%
10.8
%
2,243
7.5
%
8.0
%
1,671
5.6
%
7.6
%
1,118
3.8
%
5.1
%
1,515
5.1
%
6.0
%
2,755
9.3
%
11.5
%
Thereafter
7,410
24.9
%
14.6
%
Total
$
29,755
100.0
%
1,512
100.0
%
a)Base rents do not include percentage rents, additional rents for property expense reimbursements, or contractual rent escalations.
b)No single market, except as discussed below under Geographic Concentrations, represents a material amount of rent exposure to the Company. Given the diversity of our markets, properties and characteristics of the individual spaces, the Company cannot make any general representations relating to the expiring rents and the rates at which these spaces may be re-leased.
Geographic Concentrations
The following table summarizes our operating retail properties by region, excluding redevelopment properties, as of December 31, 2022. The amounts below include our pro-rata share of GLA and annualized base rent for the Operating Partnership’s partial ownership interest in properties, including the Funds (GLA and Annualized Base Rent in thousands):
Percentage of Total
Represented by
Region
Region
GLA (a,c)
% Occupied (b)
Annualized
Base
Rent (b, c)
Annualized Base
Rent per
Occupied
Square Foot (c)
GLA
Annualized
Base Rent
Core Portfolio:
New York Metro (d)
1,497
91.1
%
$
56,725
$
41.57
28.7
%
38.2
%
Chicago Metro
85.9
%
36,481
62.10
13.1
%
24.6
%
Mid-Atlantic
1,438
96.2
%
20,382
16.55
27.6
%
13.7
%
New England
97.8
%
9,988
16.46
13.8
%
6.7
%
Washington D.C. Metro
90.1
%
8,129
56.89
3.1
%
5.5
%
Midwest
90.8
%
8,370
16.18
10.9
%
5.6
%
Los Angeles Metro
100.0
%
3,950
166.28
0.5
%
2.7
%
Dallas Metro
91.8
%
4,379
39.20
2.3
%
3.0
%
Total Core Operating Properties
5,211
92.7
%
$
148,404
$
32.29
100.0
%
100.0
%
Fund Portfolio:
Southeast
94.7
%
$
6,741
$
15.90
25.6
%
22.6
%
Northeast
86.7
%
6,609
14.50
29.9
%
22.2
%
New York Metro
66.7
%
9,749
43.13
19.3
%
32.8
%
West
91.1
%
1,624
15.41
6.6
%
5.5
%
Midwest
97.2
%
1,487
16.52
5.2
%
5.0
%
Mid-Atlantic
90.9
%
15.60
3.0
%
2.5
%
Southwest
90.0
%
2,672
16.49
10.2
%
9.0
%
San Francisco Metro
30.2
%
114.33
0.2
%
0.4
%
Total Fund Operating Properties
1,757
86.1
%
$
29,755
$
19.68
100.0
%
100.0
%
a)Property GLA includes a total of 255,000 square feet, which is not owned by us. This square footage has been excluded for calculating annualized base rent per square foot.
b)The above occupancy and rent amounts do not include space that is currently leased, but for which payment of rent had not yet commenced as of December 31, 2022.
c)The amounts presented reflect the Operating Partnership's pro-rata shares of properties included within each region (Note 1).
d)New York Metro includes the tri-state and surrounding states.
Development and Redevelopment Activities
As part of our strategy, we invest in retail real estate assets that may require significant development. As of December 31, 2022, we had the following development or redevelopment projects in various stages of the development process (dollars in millions):
Acquisition and Development Costs (a)
Property
Ownership (a)
Location
Estimated
Stabilization
Estimated Square
Feet Upon
Completion
Occupied /Leased
Rate
Key
Tenants
Description
Incurred (b)
Estimated Future Range
Estimated Total Range
Development:
CORE
1238 Wisconsin
80.0
%
Washington DC
29,000
12%/70%
Wolford, Everbody
Redevelopment/addition to existing building with ground level retail, upper floor office and residential units upon completion. Discretionary spend upon securing tenant(s)
$
18.3
$
14.4
to
$
15.2
$
32.7
to
$
33.5
Henderson - Development 1 & 2
100.0
%
Dallas, TX
TBD
160,000
-
%
TBD
Ground up development for mixed-use street-level retail spaces and upper level office spaces.
10.5
TBD
to
TBD
TBD
to
TBD
FUND III
Broad Hollow Commons
100.0
%
Farmingdale, NY
TBD
TBD
-
%
TBD
Discretionary spend upon securing necessary approvals and tenant(s) for lease up
25.9
24.1
to
34.1
50.0
to
60.0
FUND IV
717 N. Michigan Avenue
100.0
%
Chicago, IL
TBD
TBD
14%/26%
Alo Yoga
Discretionary spend upon securing tenant(s) for lease up
116.6
TBD
to
TBD
TBD
to
TBD
$
171.3
$
38.5
$
49.3
$
82.7
$
93.5
Major Redevelopment:
CORE
City Center
100.0
%
San Francisco, CA
241,000
75%/99%
Target, Whole Foods, PetSmart
Ground up development of pad sites and street level retail and re-tenanting/redevelopment for Whole Foods
$
203.3
$
6.7
to
$
9.7
$
210.0
to
$
213.0
555 9th Street
100.0
%
San Francisco, CA
TBD
149,000
65%/81%
The Container Store
Re-tenanting and potential split of former 46,000 square foot Nordstrom; façade upgrade and possible vertical expansion
0.2
17.8
to
27.8
18.0
to
28.0
651-671 West Diversey
100.0
%
Chicago, IL
TBD
46,000
86%/86%
TBD
'Discretionary spend for future re-tenanting and re-configuration of approximately 30,000 sf.
-
TBD
to
TBD
TBD
to
TBD
Route 6 Mall
100.0
%
Honesdale, PA
TBD
TBD
32%/47%
TJ Maxx
Discretionary spend for re-tenanting former 120,000 square foot Kmart anchor space once tenant(s) are secured
0.1
5.9
to
8.9
6.0
to
9.0
Mad River
100.0
%
Dayton, OH
TBD
TBD
73%/73%
TBD
Discretionary spend for the re-tenanting former 33,000 square foot Babies R Us space once tenant(s) are secured
-
1.9
to
2.3
1.9
to
2.3
$
203.6
$
32.3
$
48.7
$
235.9
$
252.3
a)Ownership percentages and costs represent total Core Portfolio or Fund level ownership and not our pro rata share.
b)Incurred amounts include costs associated with the initial carrying value.

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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
From time to time, we are a party to various legal proceedings, claims or regulatory inquiries and investigations arising out of, or incident to, our ordinary course of business. While we are unable to predict with certainty the outcome of any particular matter, management does not currently expect, when any such matters are resolved, that our resulting exposure to loss contingencies, if any, will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position.

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ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
Not applicable.
PART II

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ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.
Market Information, Dividends and Holders of Record of our Common Shares
At February 15, 2023, there were 251 holders of record of our Common Shares, which are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “AKR.” Our quarterly dividends are discussed in Note 10 and the characterization of such dividends for federal income tax purposes is discussed in Note 14.
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
Our 2020 Share Incentive Plan (the “2020 Plan”) which was approved by our shareholders at the 2020 annual shareholders’ meeting, authorizes us to issue options, restricted shares, LTIP Units and other securities (collectively, the “Awards”) to, among others, the Company’s officers, trustees, and employees up to a total of 2,829,953 Common Shares (on a converted basis). See Note 13 for a discussion of the 2020 Plan.
The following table provides information related to the 2020 Plan as of December 31, 2022:
Equity Compensation Plan Information
(a)
(b)
(c)
Number of
securities to
be issued upon
exercise of
outstanding
options,
warrants and
rights
Weighted-average
exercise price
of outstanding
options, warrants
and rights
Number of
securities
remaining
available for
future issuance
under equity
compensation
plans (excluding
securities
reflected in
column (a))
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
-
$
-
1,540,116
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
-
-
-
Total
-
$
-
1,540,116
Remaining Common Shares available under the 2020 Plan are as follows:
Outstanding Common Shares as of December 31, 2022
95,120,773
Outstanding OP Units as of December 31, 2022
5,135,755
Total Outstanding Common Shares and OP Units
100,256,528
Common Shares and OP Units pursuant to the 2020 Plan
2,829,953
Less: Issuance of Restricted Shares and LTIP Units Granted
(1,289,837
)
Number of Common Shares remaining available
1,540,116
Share Price Performance
The following graph compares the cumulative total shareholder return for our Common Shares for the period commencing December 31, 2017, through December 31, 2022, with the cumulative total return on the Russell 2000 Index (“Russell 2000”), the NAREIT All Equity REITs Index (the “All Equity”) and the NAREIT Equity Shopping Centers Index (the “Equity Shopping Centers”) (previously SNL REIT Shopping Center Index which was discontinued) over the same period. Total return values for the Russell 2000, the All Equity, the Equity Shopping Centers and the Common Shares were calculated based upon cumulative total return assuming the investment of $100.00 in each of the Russell 2000, the All Equity, the Equity Shopping Centers and our Common Shares on December 31, 2017, and assuming reinvestment of dividends. The shareholder return as set forth in the table below is not necessarily indicative of future performance. The information in this section is not “soliciting material,” is not deemed “filed” with the SEC and is not to be incorporated by reference into any of our filings under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof and irrespective of any general incorporation language contained in such filing.
At December 31,
Index
Acadia Realty Trust
$
100.00
$
90.60
$
103.08
$
57.63
$
91.27
$
62.81
Russell 2000 Index
100.00
88.99
111.70
134.00
153.85
122.41
NAREIT All Equity REITs Index
100.00
95.96
123.46
117.14
165.51
124.22
NAREIT Equity Shopping Centers Index
100.00
85.45
106.84
77.31
127.60
111.60
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities; Use of Proceeds from Registered Securities
None.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The Company maintains a share repurchase program which authorizes management, at its discretion, to repurchase up to $200.0 million of its outstanding Common Shares. The program may be discontinued or extended at any time. The Company repurchased 1,219,065 shares for $22.4 million, inclusive of fees, during the year ended December 31, 2020. The Company did not repurchase any shares during the years ended December 31, 2022 or 2021. As of December 31, 2022, management may repurchase up to approximately $122.5 million of the Company’s outstanding Common Shares under this program.

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
ITEM 6. [RESERVED]
Not applicable.

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
OVERVIEW
As of December 31, 2022, there were 202 properties, which we own or have an ownership interest in, within our Core Portfolio and Funds. Our Core Portfolio consists of those properties either 100% owned, or partially owned through joint venture interests by the Operating Partnership, or subsidiaries thereof, not including those properties owned through our Funds. These properties primarily consist of street and urban retail, and suburban shopping centers. See Item 2. Properties for a summary of our wholly-owned and partially-owned retail properties and their physical occupancies at December 31, 2022.
The majority of our operating income is derived from rental revenues from operating properties, including expense recoveries from tenants, offset by operating and overhead expenses.
Our primary business objective is to acquire and manage commercial retail properties that will provide cash for distributions to shareholders while also creating the potential for capital appreciation to enhance investor returns. We focus on the following fundamentals to achieve this objective:
•Own and operate a Core Portfolio of high-quality retail properties located primarily in high-barrier-to-entry, densely populated metropolitan areas and create value through accretive development and re-tenanting activities coupled with the acquisition of high-quality assets that have the long-term potential to outperform the asset class as part of our Core asset recycling and acquisition initiative.
•Generate additional external growth through an opportunistic yet disciplined acquisition program within our Funds. We target transactions with high inherent opportunity for the creation of additional value through:
ovalue-add investments in street retail properties, located in established and “next generation” submarkets, with re-tenanting or repositioning opportunities,
oopportunistic acquisitions of well-located real-estate anchored by distressed retailers, and
oother opportunistic acquisitions which may include high-yield acquisitions and purchases of distressed debt.
•Some of these investments historically have also included, and may in the future include, joint ventures with private equity investors for the purpose of making investments in operating retailers with significant embedded value in their real estate assets.
•Maintain a strong and flexible balance sheet through conservative financial practices while ensuring access to sufficient capital to fund future growth.
SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS DURING THE year ended December 31, 2022
Acquisitions
During the year ended December 31, 2022, we made four new consolidated investments in our Core Portfolio and Fund V acquired three unconsolidated properties totaling $425.0 million, inclusive of transaction costs, as described below (Note 2).
•On January 12, 2022, we acquired a retail condominium referred to as 121 Spring Street located in Soho, New York City, for $39.6 million, inclusive of transaction costs.
•On February 18, 2022, we invested $97.8 million in a group of properties referred to as the Williamsburg Collection located in Brooklyn, New York.
•On March 2, 2022, we acquired a single-tenant retail building referred to as 8833 Beverly Boulevard located in West Hollywood, California, for $24.1 million, inclusive of transaction costs.
•On March 21, 2022, Fund V acquired a 90% interest in an unconsolidated venture. The venture purchased a shopping center referred to as Wood Ridge Plaza located in Houston, Texas, for $49.3 million, inclusive of transaction costs.
•On March 30, 2022, Fund V acquired a 90% interest in an unconsolidated venture. The venture purchased a shopping center referred to as La Frontera Village located in Round Rock, Texas, for $81.4 million, inclusive of transaction costs.
•On April 18, 2022, we acquired a group of properties referred to as the Henderson Portfolio located in Dallas, Texas for $85.2 million inclusive of transaction costs.
•On August 22, 2022, Fund V acquired a 90% interest in an unconsolidated venture. The venture purchased a shopping center referred to as Shoppes at South Hills located in Poughkeepsie, New York, for $47.6 million, inclusive of transaction costs.
On June 27, 2022, we made an $18.5 million investment in Fund II and Mervyns II increasing our ownership in each by 11.67% to 40.00%. Additionally, on August 1, 2022, we made an additional $5.8 million investment in Fund II and increased our ownership by 21.67% to 61.67% (Note 1). As the Company retained its controlling interest in Fund II and Mervyns II, we accounted for these additional investments as equity transactions.
In addition, and as discussed below, Fund III obtained the venture partner's interest in its 640 Broadway investment through a foreclosure proceeding and subsequently consolidated the property (Note 2, Note 4).
On January 27, 2023, Fund V acquired a 90% interest in an unconsolidated venture. The venture purchased a shopping center referred to as Mohawk Commons in Schenectady, New York, for $62.1 million, inclusive of transaction costs (Note 17).
Dispositions of Real Estate
During the year ended December 31, 2022, we disposed of one Core property and one Core land parcel, five consolidated Fund properties and one land parcel, and two unconsolidated investments, as follows:
•On January 26, 2022, Fund IV sold its consolidated Mayfair Shopping Center for $23.7 million, repaid the related mortgage of $11.3 million and recognized a gain of $7.1 million, of which the Company's proportionate share was $1.8 million (Note 2).
•On February 1, 2022, Fund V sold a land parcel at its consolidated New Town Center property for $2.2 million, and recognized a gain of $1.8 million, of which the Company’s proportionate share was $0.4 million. Fund V used a portion of the proceeds to repay $1.1 million of the property's mortgage (Note 2).
•On February 9, 2022, Fund III sold its consolidated Cortlandt Crossing property for $65.5 million and repaid the related debt of $34.5 million. Fund III recognized a gain of $13.3 million, of which the Company's proportionate share was $7.1 million (Note 2).
•On March 4, 2022, Fund IV sold its consolidated Dauphin Plaza property for $21.7 million and repaid the related debt of $12.0 million. Fund IV recognized a gain of $6.6 million, of which the Company's proportionate share was $1.7 million (Note 2).
•On March 9, 2022, we sold our interest in Self Storage Management, for $6.0 million and recognized a gain of $1.5 million (Note 4). We acquired Fund III's unconsolidated interest in Self Storage Management from the shareholders of Fund III earlier in the quarter.
•On May 25, 2022, Fund IV sold its consolidated Lincoln Place shopping center for $40.7 million, repaid the related debt of $22.7 million and recognized a gain of $12.2 million, of which the Company's proportionate share was $3.0 million (Note 2).
•On August 24, 2022, Fund IV sold its consolidated Wake Forest Crossing property for $38.9 million and repaid the related debt of $20.7 million. Fund IV recognized a gain of $8.9 million, of which the Company's proportionate share was $2.1 million (Note 2).
•On October 7, 2022, we sold a land parcel at our Henderson Avenue property for $3.0 million and recognized a loss of $0.2 million (Note 2).
•On October 13, 2022, Fund IV sold its unconsolidated Promenade at Manassas property for a total of $46.0 million and repaid the related debt of $27.3 million. Fund IV recognized a gain of $12.8 million, of which the Company's proportionate share was $3.0 million (Note 4).
•On December 13, 2022, we sold our 330-340 River Street properties for $26.4 million, repaid the related debt of $10.3 million and recognized a gain of $7.4 million (Note 2).
We recognized aggregate gains of $57.1 million on the sales of the above properties, excluding the gain recognized on the sale of our unconsolidated interest in Self Storage Management and Promenade at Manassas, during the year ended December 31, 2022, of which our share is $23.3 million.
In addition, during the third quarter of 2022, we entered into an agreement to sell a property for approximately $18.0 million. As this disposition is deemed probable within one year, this property has been classified as "held-for-sale" on the Company's consolidated balance sheet (Note 17).
Financing Activity
During the year ended December 31, 2022, we effected the following financing activities (Note 7):
•entered into a new $175.0 million term loan (the “$175.0 Million Term Loan”) and an additional $75.0 million term loan facility (the “$75.0 Million Term Loan”);
•entered into one new mortgage at Fund properties for $42.4 million and two new mortgages at unconsolidated properties (Note 4) totaling $87.8 million;
•modified and extended ten Fund mortgages of $280.6 million, one mortgage at an unconsolidated property of $24.4 million (Note 4), the Fund IV Bridge Loan which had an outstanding balance $42.2 million (excluding principal reduction of $8.6 million) prior to modification, and the Fund V subscription line which had an outstanding balance of $52.3 million prior to modification;
•repaid two Core Portfolio mortgages of $22.6 million, six Fund mortgages in an aggregate amount of $110.0 million, and one mortgage of $27.3 million at an unconsolidated property in connection with the sales of properties (Note 2, Note 4);
•refinanced a Core loan in the third quarter with an outstanding balance of $25.4 million;
•refinanced a Fund II mortgage and unsecured note collateralized by the real estate assets of City Point in the third quarter with an outstanding balance of $257.9 million and $40.0 million, respectively, with a single $198.0 million mortgage loan and initial proceeds of $132.3 million; and
•made principal payments of $7.5 million and repaid $17.0 million on the Fund IV bridge facility.
The Operating Partnership has a $700.0 million senior unsecured credit facility, as amended (the “Credit Facility”), with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent, comprised of a $300.0 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”) which bears interest at a floating rate based on SOFR with margins based on leverage or credit rating, and a $400.0 million senior unsecured term loan (the “Term Loan”) which bears interest at a floating rate based on SOFR with margins based on leverage or credit rating. Currently, the Revolver bears interest at SOFR + 1.50% and the Term Loan bears interest at SOFR + 1.65%. The Revolver matures on June 29, 2025, subject to two six-month extension options, and the Term Loan matures on June 29, 2026. The Credit Facility provides for an accordion feature, which allows for one or more increases in the revolving credit facility or term loan facility, for a maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed $900.0 million. The Credit Facility is guaranteed by the Company and certain subsidiaries of the Company.
On April 6, 2022, the Operating Partnership entered into the $175.0 million term loan facility, with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent, which bears interest at a floating rate based on SOFR with margins based on leverage or credit rating, and which matures on April 6, 2027. The proceeds of the $175.0 million term loan were used to pay down the Revolver. Currently the $175.0 million term loan bears interest at SOFR + 1.60%. The $175.0 million term loan is guaranteed by the Company and certain subsidiaries of the Company.
On July 29, 2022, the Operating Partnership entered into the $75.0 million term loan, with TD Bank, N.A. as administrative agent, which bears interest at a floating rate based on SOFR with margins based on leverage or credit rating and which matures on July 29, 2029. Currently the $75.0 million term loan bears interest at SOFR + 2.05%. The proceeds of the $75.0 million term loan were used to pay down the Revolver. The $75.0 million term loan is guaranteed by the Company and certain subsidiaries of the Company.
Structured Financing Investments
During the year ended December 31, 2022, we:
•received full payment on a $16.0 million and a $13.5 million first mortgage loan, respectively (Note 3);
•extended one note receivable maturity date for one year (Note 3);
•originated a loan to other Fund II investors ("City Point Loan") of $65.9 million (Note 10). Fund V originated a temporary bridge loan of $52.0 million to an unconsolidated venture in the first quarter, which was repaid during the second quarter, and originated a temporary bridge loan of $31.7 million to an unconsolidated venture in the third quarter (Note 4);
•funded $7.5 million of a $12.8 million construction loan commitment to an unconsolidated venture (Note 4); and
•through an affiliate of Fund III foreclosed upon its $5.3 million note receivable, which had previously been in default. We have one Core Portfolio note receivable that remains in default (Note 3);
ATM Program Activity
We sold 5,525,419 Common Shares under our ATM Program during the year ended December 31, 2022 for gross proceeds of $123.9 million, or $119.5 million net of issuance costs, at a weighted-average gross price per share of $22.43 (Note 10).
Albertsons
On January 20, 2023, Mervyns II received cash dividends totaling $28.2 million related to the special dividend received from its investment in Albertsons Companies Inc. ("Albertsons") (Note 4). The special dividend was originally scheduled to be paid on November 7, 2022 and was delayed by a temporary restraining order which enjoined Albertsons from paying the special dividend. The Company's proportionate share of the special dividend was $11.3 million. The special dividend will be recognized in the first quarter of 2023 given the uncertainty that existed as of December 31, 2022, which was resolved following the lifting of the temporary restraining order by the Supreme Court of the State of Washington on January 17, 2023 (Note 17).
Fund II and City Point Refinancing
During the second and third quarter, we further increased our effective ownership in Fund II from 28.33% to 61.67% (Note 1). The purchase price of the combined 33.34% interest was $120.8 million, inclusive of $112.0 million of assumed obligations.
Additionally, in August 2022, through Fund II, we refinanced and de-levered City Point. The outstanding mortgage debt of $257.9 million and term loan of $40.0 million were refinanced with a single mortgage loan of $198.0 million, with initial proceeds of $132.2 million (Note 7). We provided a loan, through a separate lending subsidiary, to other Fund II investors in City Point, through a separate borrower subsidiary, to fund the investors' pro rata contribution necessary to complete the refinancing of the City Point debt, of which $65.9 million was funded at closing ("City Point Loan") (Note 3). In addition, the remaining partners have certain redemption rights that could enable us to further increase our ownership in Fund II (Note 10).
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
See Note 12 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for an overview of our three reportable segments.
Comparison of Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2022 to the Year Ended December 31, 2021
The results of operations by reportable segment for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the year ended December 31, 2021 are summarized in the table below (in millions, totals may not add due to rounding):
Year Ended
Year Ended
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
Increase (Decrease)
Core
Funds
SF
Total
Core
Funds
SF
Total
Core
Funds
SF
Total
Revenues
$
202.5
$
123.7
$
-
$
326.3
$
181.3
$
111.2
$
-
$
292.5
$
21.2
$
12.5
$
-
$
33.8
Depreciation and amortization
(75.6
)
(60.3
)
-
(135.9
)
(69.1
)
(54.3
)
-
(123.4
)
6.5
6.0
-
12.5
Property operating expenses, other
operating and real estate taxes
(60.3
)
(41.6
)
-
(101.9
)
(57.0
)
(41.9
)
-
(98.9
)
3.3
(0.3
)
-
3.0
General and administrative expenses
-
-
-
(44.1
)
-
-
-
(40.1
)
-
-
-
4.0
Impairment charges
-
(33.3
)
-
(33.3
)
-
(9.9
)
-
(9.9
)
-
23.4
-
23.4
Gain on disposition of properties
7.2
49.9
-
57.2
4.6
5.9
-
10.5
2.6
44.0
-
46.7
Operating income
73.9
38.4
-
68.2
59.9
10.9
-
30.7
14.0
27.5
-
37.5
Interest income
-
-
14.6
14.6
-
-
9.1
9.1
-
-
5.5
5.5
Equity in (losses) earnings of
unconsolidated affiliates
(45.9
)
13.0
-
(32.9
)
0.4
5.0
-
5.3
(46.3
)
8.0
-
(38.2
)
Interest expense
(37.9
)
(42.3
)
-
(80.2
)
(29.5
)
(38.6
)
-
(68.0
)
8.4
3.7
-
12.2
Realized and unrealized holding gains (losses)
on investments and other
1.2
(35.6
)
(0.6
)
(35.0
)
-
53.7
(4.5
)
49.1
1.2
(89.3
)
3.9
(84.1
)
Income tax provision
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(0.1
)
-
-
-
0.1
Net (loss) income
(8.8
)
(26.4
)
14.0
(65.3
)
30.8
30.9
4.5
26.0
(39.6
)
(57.3
)
9.5
(91.3
)
Net loss attributable
to redeemable noncontrolling interests
-
5.5
-
5.5
-
-
-
-
-
(5.5
)
-
(5.5
)
Net loss (income) attributable
to noncontrolling interests
1.0
23.3
-
24.3
(2.3
)
(0.2
)
-
(2.5
)
(3.3
)
(23.5
)
-
(26.8
)
Net (loss) income attributable to Acadia
$
(7.8
)
$
2.4
$
14.0
$
(35.4
)
$
28.5
$
30.7
$
4.5
$
23.5
$
(36.3
)
$
(28.3
)
$
9.5
$
(58.9
)
Core Portfolio
The results of operations for our Core Portfolio segment are depicted in the table above under the headings labeled “Core.” Segment net income attributable to Acadia for our Core Portfolio decreased $36.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the prior year as a result of the changes further described below.
Revenues for our Core Portfolio increased $21.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the prior year primarily due to (i) $15.1 million from Core Portfolio property acquisitions in 2021 and 2022 (Note 2), (ii) $2.2 million from lease up within the Core Portfolio, (iii) $2.1 million collection of cash for a fully reserved tenant, (iv) $1.8 million from the write off of two tenant's below market leases, and (v) $0.9 million from the conversion of tenants from cash to accrual basis. These increases were offset by a $0.9 million credit loss benefit related to the collection of previously reserved tenants accounts in 2021.
Depreciation and amortization for our Core Portfolio increased $6.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the prior year primarily due to Core Portfolio acquisitions in 2021 and 2022.
Property operating expenses, other operating and real estate taxes for our Core Portfolio increased $3.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the prior year primarily due to Core Portfolio property acquisitions in 2021 and 2022.
The gain on disposition of properties for our Core Portfolio of $7.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 relates to the sale of 330-340 River Street of $7.4 million offset by a loss of $0.2 million for the sale of the Henderson Parcel. The gain on disposition of properties for our Core Portfolio of $4.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 relates to the sale of 60 Orange Street (Note 3).
Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates for our Core Portfolio decreased $46.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the prior year primarily due to the Company's $50.8 million proportionate share of an impairment charge at 840 N. Michigan Avenue
(Note 4). This decrease was offset by (i) a $2.2 million decrease in credit loss reserves in 2022 at unconsolidated properties related to the COVID-19 Pandemic, and (ii) $1.3 million for the acceleration of a below market tenant lease at a property in 2022.
Interest expense for our Core Portfolio increased $8.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the prior year primarily due to $7.1 million from higher average outstanding borrowings in 2022, and by $1.3 million higher average interest rates in 2022.
Realized and unrealized holding gains (losses) on investments and other for our Core Portfolio includes $1.2 million related to the bargain purchase gain on the acquisition of the Williamsburg Collection (Note 2).
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests for our Core Portfolio decreased $3.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the prior year based on the noncontrolling interests’ share of the variances discussed above.
Funds
The results of operations for our Funds segment are depicted in the table above under the headings labeled “Funds.” Segment net income attributable to Acadia for the Funds decreased $28.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the prior year as a result of the changes described below.
Revenues for the Funds increased $12.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the prior year primarily due to (i) $13.7 million from consolidated Fund property acquisitions in 2021 (Note 2), (ii) $4.4 million related to the completion and rent commencement from development projects placed in service during 2021, (iii) $4.0 million from new tenant lease up, and (iv) a $3.0 million increase from the consolidation of a previously unconsolidated investment. These increases were offset by a $11.4 million decrease from consolidated Fund property dispositions in 2021 and 2022 and $1.0 million decrease due to reversals of credit loss reserves in 2021.
Depreciation and amortization for the Funds increased $6.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the prior year primarily due to Fund property acquisitions in 2021 (Note 2).
Impairment charges for the Funds increased $23.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the prior year (Note 8). Impairment charges totaling $33.3 million during 2022 relate to 146 Geary Street and 717 N. Michigan Avenue in Fund IV. Impairment charges totaling $9.9 million in 2021 related to 27 East 61st Street and 210 Bowery in Fund IV.
Gain on disposition of properties for the Funds increased $44.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the prior year due to the sales of Cortlandt Crossing at Fund III, Wake Forest Crossing, Lincoln Place, Mayfair and Dauphin at Fund IV, and a New Towne outparcel at Fund V in 2022 compared to the dispositions of 654 Broadway at Fund III, and the NE Grocer Portfolio and 110 University at Fund IV in 2021 (Note 2, Note 11).
Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates for the Funds increased $8.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the prior year due to the $12.8 million gain on sale of Promenade at Manassas in 2022 offset by a $3.2 million gain on sale related to two land parcels at Riverdale Family Center in Fund V (Note 5) in 2021.
Interest expense for the Funds increased $3.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the prior year primarily due to $6.6 million from higher average rates in 2022, offset by $2.6 million from lower average outstanding borrowings in 2022.
Realized and unrealized holding gains (losses) on investments and other for the Funds decreased $89.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the prior year primarily due to a $38.9 million mark-to-market unrealized loss on the Investment in Albertsons offset by $ 1.5 million related to the Company's proportionate share of the gain on sale of Fund III's interest in Self Storage Management (Note 4) in 2022 compared to a $51.9 million mark-to-market unrealized gain on the Investment in Albertsons in 2021.
Net loss (income) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests for the Funds increased $5.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the prior year due to the City Point Loan in 2022 (Note 10).
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests for the Funds decreased $23.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the prior year based on the noncontrolling interests’ share of the variances discussed above. Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Funds includes asset management fees earned by the Company of $9.5 million and $11.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Structured Financing
The results of operations for our Structured Financing segment are depicted in the table above under the headings labeled “SF.” Interest and other income for the Structured Financing portfolio increased $5.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the prior year period primarily due to new notes issued in 2021 and 2022 (Note 3). Realized and unrealized holding gains (losses) on investments and other for the Structured Financing Portfolio increased $3.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the prior year due to a decrease in the allowance for credit loss.
Unallocated
The Company does not allocate general and administrative expense and income taxes to its reportable segments. These unallocated amounts are depicted in the table above under the headings labeled “Total.” Unallocated general and administrative expense increased $4.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the prior year due to $2.0 million related to acquisition costs (Note 2) and $2.0 million from an increase in salaries.
Discussions of 2020 items and comparisons between the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, that are not included in this Report can be found in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Net Property Operating Income
The following discussion of net property operating income (“NOI”) and rent spreads on new and renewal leases includes the activity from both our consolidated and our pro-rata share of unconsolidated properties within our Core Portfolio. Our Funds invest primarily in properties that typically require significant leasing and development. Given that the Funds are finite-life investment vehicles, these properties are sold following stabilization. For these reasons, we believe NOI and rent spreads are not meaningful measures for our Fund investments.
NOI represents property revenues less property expenses. We consider NOI and rent spreads on new and renewal leases for our Core Portfolio to be appropriate supplemental disclosures of Core Portfolio operating performance due to their widespread acceptance and use within the REIT investor and analyst communities. NOI and rent spreads on new and renewal leases are presented to assist investors in analyzing our property performance, however, our method of calculating these may be different from methods used by other REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other REITs.
A reconciliation of consolidated operating income to net operating income (loss) - Core Portfolio follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
Consolidated operating income (loss)
$
68,230
$
30,656
$
(115,062
)
Add back:
General and administrative
44,066
40,125
35,798
Depreciation and amortization
135,917
123,439
147,229
Impairment charges
33,311
9,925
85,598
Less:
Above/below-market rent, straight-line rent and other adjustments (a)
(20,182
)
(19,488
)
13,581
Gain on disposition of properties
(57,161
)
(10,521
)
(683
)
Consolidated NOI
204,181
174,136
166,461
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in consolidated NOI
(1,919
)
-
-
Noncontrolling interest in consolidated NOI
(57,957
)
(48,401
)
(46,316
)
Less: Operating Partnership's interest in Fund NOI included above
(15,310
)
(12,337
)
(11,518
)
Add: Operating Partnership's share of unconsolidated joint ventures NOI (b)
14,965
13,811
15,659
NOI - Core Portfolio
$
143,960
$
127,209
$
124,286
a)Includes straight-line rent reserves. See Note 1 for additional information about straight-line rent reserves and adjustments for the periods presented.
b)Does not include the Operating Partnership’s share of NOI from unconsolidated joint ventures within the Funds.
Same-Property NOI includes Core Portfolio properties that we owned for both the current and prior periods presented, but excludes those properties which we acquired, sold or expected to sell, redeveloped and developed during these periods. The following table summarizes Same-Property NOI for our Core Portfolio (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
Core Portfolio NOI
$
143,960
$
127,209
Less properties excluded from Same-Property NOI
(23,515
)
(13,954
)
Same-Property NOI
$
120,445
$
113,255
Percent change from prior year period
6.3
%
Components of Same-Property NOI:
Same-Property Revenues
$
170,575
$
165,841
Same-Property Operating Expenses
(50,130
)
(52,586
)
Same-Property NOI
$
120,445
$
113,255
Rent Spreads on Core Portfolio New and Renewal Leases
The following table summarizes rent spreads on both a cash basis and straight-line basis for new and renewal leases based on leases executed within our Core Portfolio for the periods presented. Cash basis represents a comparison of rent most recently paid on the previous lease as compared to the initial rent paid on the new lease. Straight-line basis represents a comparison of rents as adjusted for contractual escalations, abated rent, and lease incentives for the same comparable leases. The table below includes embedded option renewals for which the renewed rent was equal to or approximated existing base rent.
Year Ended December 31, 2022
Core Portfolio New and Renewal Leases
Cash Basis
Straight-
Line Basis
Number of new and renewal leases executed
GLA commencing
713,312
713,312
New base rent
$
33.80
$
34.85
Expiring base rent
$
30.68
$
30.09
Percent growth in base rent
10.2
%
15.8
%
Average cost per square foot (a)
$
15.65
$
15.65
Weighted average lease term (years)
5.4
5.4
a)The average cost per square foot includes tenant improvement costs, leasing commissions and tenant allowances.
Funds from Operations
We consider funds from operations (“FFO”) as defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) to be meaningful non-GAAP measure of operating performance for an equity REIT due to its widespread acceptance and use within the REIT and analyst communities. FFO is presented to assist investors in analyzing our performance. It is helpful as it excludes various items included in net income that are not indicative of the operating performance, such as gains (losses) from sales of depreciated property, depreciation and amortization, and impairment of real estate. Our method of calculating FFO may be different from methods used by other REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other REITs. FFO does not represent cash generated from operations as defined by generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and is not indicative of cash available to fund all cash needs, including distributions. It should not be considered as an alternative to net income for the purpose of evaluating our performance or to cash flows as a measure of liquidity. Consistent with the NAREIT definition, we define FFO as net income (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (losses) from sales of depreciated property and impairment of depreciable real estate, plus depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. Also consistent with NAREIT’s definition of FFO, the Company has elected to include gains and losses incidental to its main business (including those related to its RCP investments such as Albertsons) in FFO. A reconciliation of net income attributable to Acadia to FFO follows (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts):
Year Ended December 31,
Net (loss) income attributable to Acadia
$
(35,445
)
$
23,548
$
(8,976
)
Depreciation of real estate and amortization of leasing costs (net of
noncontrolling interests' share)
104,910
93,388
106,220
Impairment charges (net of noncontrolling interests' share) (a)
58,481
2,294
17,323
Gain on disposition of properties (net of noncontrolling interests' share)
(22,137
)
(4,163
)
(291
)
(Loss) Income attributable to Common OP Unit holders
(1,800
)
1,584
(370
)
Distributions - Preferred OP Units
Funds from operations attributable to Common Shareholders and
Common OP Unit holders
$
104,501
$
117,143
$
114,401
Less: Impact of City Point share conversion (b)
(906
)
-
-
Funds from operations attributable to Common Shareholders and
Common OP Unit holders - Diluted
$
103,595
$
117,143
$
114,401
Funds From Operations per Share - Diluted
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding, GAAP earnings
94,575,251
87,653,818
86,441,922
Weighted-average OP Units outstanding
6,299,222
5,115,319
4,993,267
Basic weighted-average shares and OP Units outstanding, FFO
100,874,473
92,769,137
91,435,189
Assumed conversion of Preferred OP Units to Common Shares
463,898
464,623
464,623
Assumed conversion of LTIP units and restricted share units to
Common Shares
-
-
-
Diluted weighted-average number of Common Shares and Common
OP Units outstanding, FFO
101,338,371
93,233,760
91,899,812
Diluted Funds from operations, per Common Share and Common OP Unit (c)
$
1.02
$
1.26
$
1.24
a)Represents the Company's total share of impairment charges from consolidated assets (Note 8) and allocated impairment charges from investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates (Note 4).
b)The adjustment represents the impact of assumed conversion of dilutive convertible securities issued in connection with the City Point Loan in August 2022 that enabled the holder to convert its interest into the Company's Common Shares. The instrument was subsequently modified in the third quarter of 2022 to provide for a cash-only settlement option (Note 10).
c)Diluted Funds from operations, per Common Share and Common OP Unit decreased for the year ended December 31, 2022 as compared to the prior year primarily related to the mark-to-market adjustment on our investment in Albertsons.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Uses of Liquidity and Cash Requirements
Generally, our principal uses of liquidity are (i) distributions to our shareholders and OP unit holders, (ii) investments which include the funding of our capital committed to the Funds and property acquisitions and development/re-tenanting activities within our Core Portfolio, (iii) distributions to our Fund investors, (iv) debt service and loan repayments and (v) share repurchases.
Distributions
In order to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, we must currently distribute at least 90% of our taxable income to our shareholders. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we paid dividends and distributions on our Common Shares, Common OP Units and Preferred OP Units totaling $68.3 million.
Investments
During the year ended December 31, 2022, we made four new consolidated investments in our Core Portfolio and Fund V acquired three unconsolidated properties totaling $425.0 million as described below (Note 2, Note 4):
•On January 12, 2022, we acquired a retail condominium referred to as 121 Spring Street located in Soho, New York City, for $39.6 million, inclusive of transaction costs.
•On February 18, 2022, we invested $97.8 million in a group of properties referred to as the Williamsburg Collection located in Brooklyn, New York.
•On March 2, 2022, we acquired a single-tenant retail building referred to as 8833 Beverly Boulevard located in West Hollywood, California, for $24.1 million, inclusive of transaction costs.
•On March 21, 2022, Fund V acquired a 90% interest in an unconsolidated venture. The venture purchased a shopping center referred to as Wood Ridge Plaza located in Houston, Texas, for $49.3 million, inclusive of transaction costs.
•On March 30, 2022, Fund V acquired a 90% interest in an unconsolidated venture. The venture purchased a shopping center referred to as La Frontera Village located in Round Rock, Texas, for $81.4 million, inclusive of transaction costs.
•On April 18, 2022, we acquired a group of properties referred to as the Henderson Portfolio located in Dallas, Texas for $85.2 million inclusive of transaction costs.
•On August 22, 2022, Fund V acquired a 90% interest in an unconsolidated venture. The venture purchased a shopping center referred to as Shoppes at South Hills located in Poughkeepsie, New York, for $47.6 million, inclusive of transaction costs.
On June 27, 2022, we made an $18.5 million investment in Fund II and Mervyns II increasing our ownership in each by 11.67% to 40.00%. Additionally, on August 1, 2022, we made an additional $5.8 million investment in Fund II and increased our ownership by 21.67% to 61.67% (Note 1). As the Company retained its controlling interest in Fund II and Mervyns II, we accounted for these additional investments as equity transactions.
On January 27, 2023, Fund V acquired a 90% interest in an unconsolidated venture. The venture purchased a shopping center referred to as Mohawk Commons in Schenectady, New York, for $62.1 million, inclusive of transaction costs (Note 17).
Structured Financing Investments
On August 1, 2022, we originated the City Point Loan to other Fund II investors of $65.9 million (Note 3, Note 10). We funded $7.5 million of a $12.8 million construction loan commitment to an unconsolidated venture (Note 4). Fund V originated a temporary bridge loan of $31.7 million to an unconsolidated venture in the third quarter (Note 4).
Capital Commitments
During the year ended December 31, 2022, we made capital contributions aggregating $25.6 million to our Funds and $106.1 million to Fund II along with the City Point Loan to other Fund II investors (see Structured Financing Investments above) (Note 10). Additionally, we made an additional $24.3 million investment in Fund II and Mervyns II, increasing our ownership from 28.33% in each to 61.67% and 40.00%, respectively (Note 1).
At December 31, 2022, our share of the remaining capital commitments to our Funds aggregated $44.8 million as follows:
•$0.0 million to Fund II. During August 2020, a recallable distribution of $15.7 million was made by Mervyn’s II to its investors, of which our share is $4.5 million. During 2021 and 2022, Mervyn’s II recalled $11.9 million and $3.8 million, respectively, of the $15.7 million of which our share is $3.4 million and $1.2 million, respectively.
•$0.5 million to Fund III. Fund III was launched in May 2007 with total committed capital of $450.0 million of which our share was $89.6 million. During 2015, we acquired an additional interest, which had an original capital commitment of $20.9 million.
•$9.7 million to Fund IV. Fund IV was launched in May 2012 with total committed capital of $530.0 million of which our share was $122.5 million.
•$34.6 million to Fund V. Fund V was launched in August 2016 with total committed capital of $520.0 million of which our share is $104.5 million.
Development Activities
During the year ended December 31, 2022, capitalized costs associated with development activities totaled $4.9 million (Note 2). At December 31, 2022, we had a total of nine consolidated projects and one unconsolidated project under development or redevelopment, for which the estimated total cost to complete these projects through 2025 was $70.8 million to $98.0 million, and our estimated share was approximately $49.7 million to $69.2 million. Substantially all remaining development and redevelopment costs are discretionary, which could be affected by various risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the effects of the current inflationary environment, rising interest rates, and other risks detailed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Debt
A summary of our consolidated debt, which includes the full amount of Fund related obligations and excludes our pro rata share of debt at our unconsolidated subsidiaries, is as follows (in thousands):
December 31,
December 31,
Total Debt - Fixed and Effectively Fixed Rate
$
1,440,773
$
1,038,803
Total Debt - Variable Rate
364,641
780,935
1,805,414
1,819,738
Net unamortized debt issuance costs
(12,697
)
(7,946
)
Unamortized premium
Total Indebtedness
$
1,793,060
$
1,812,238
As of December 31, 2022, our consolidated indebtedness aggregated $1,805.4 million, excluding unamortized premium of $0.3 million and unamortized loan costs of $12.7 million, and were collateralized by 31 properties and related tenant leases. Stated interest rates on our outstanding indebtedness ranged from 3.35% to LIBOR + 3.65% with maturities that ranged from January 2023 to April 2035, without regard to available extension options. Taking into consideration $1,264.0 million of notional principal under variable to fixed-rate swap agreements currently in effect, $1,440.8 million of the portfolio debt, or 79.8%, was fixed at a 5.19% weighted-average interest rate and $364.6 million, or 20.2% was floating at a 6.13% weighted average interest rate as of December 31, 2022. Our variable-rate debt includes $103.8 million of debt subject to interest rate caps.
Without regard to available extension options, at December 31, 2022 there is $333.0 million of debt maturing in 2023 at a weighted-average interest rate of 6.06%; there is $7.1 million of scheduled principal amortization due in 2023; and our share of scheduled 2023 principal payments and maturities on our unconsolidated debt was $47.2 million. In addition, $251.7 million of our total consolidated debt and $45.0 million of our
pro-rata share of unconsolidated debt will come due in 2024. As it relates to the aforementioned maturing debt in 2023 and 2024, we have options to extend consolidated debt aggregating $51.2 million and $0.0 million at December 31, 2022, respectively; however, there can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully execute any or all of its available extension options. As it relates to the remaining maturing debt in 2023 and 2024, we may not have sufficient cash on hand to repay such indebtedness, and, therefore, we expect to refinance at least a portion of this indebtedness or select other alternatives based on market conditions as these loans mature; however, there can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain financing at acceptable terms or at all. Our ability to obtain financing could be affected by various risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the effects of the current inflationary environment, rising interest rates, and other risks detailed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors
Share Repurchase Program
We maintain a share repurchase program under which $122.5 million remains available as of December 31, 2022 (Note 10). The Company did not repurchase any of its Common Shares under this program during the year ended December 31, 2022.
Sources of Liquidity
Our primary sources of capital for funding our short-term (less than 12 months) and long-term (12 months and longer) liquidity needs include (i) the issuance of both public equity and OP Units, (ii) the issuance of both secured and unsecured debt, (iii) unfunded capital commitments from noncontrolling interests within our Funds, (iv) future sales of existing properties, (v) repayments of structured financing investments, and (vi) cash on hand and future cash flow from operating activities. Our cash on hand in our consolidated subsidiaries at December 31, 2022 totaled $17.2 million. Our remaining sources of liquidity are described further below.
ATM Program
We have an ATM Program (Note 10) that provides us with an efficient and low-cost vehicle for raising capital through public equity issuances on an as-we-go basis to fund our capital needs. Through this program, we have been able to effectively “match-fund” the required capital for our Core Portfolio and Fund acquisitions through the issuance of Common Shares over extended periods employing a price averaging strategy. In addition, from time to time, we have issued and intend to continue to issue, equity in follow-on offerings separate from our ATM Program. Net proceeds raised through our ATM Program and follow-on offerings are primarily used for acquisitions, both for our Core Portfolio and our pro-rata share of Fund acquisitions, and for general corporate purposes. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we sold 5,525,419 shares under our ATM Program for gross proceeds of $123.9 million, or $119.5 million net of issuance costs, at a weighted-average gross price per share of $22.43.
Fund Capital
During the year ended December 31, 2022, Funds II and V called for capital contributions of $175.8 million and $121.7 million, respectively, of which our aggregate share was $131.7 million, inclusive of $106.1 million to Fund II along with the City Point Loan to other Fund II investors (see Structured Financing Investments above). At December 31, 2022, unfunded capital commitments from noncontrolling interests within our Funds II, III, IV and V were zero, $1.4 million, $32.2 million, and $137.5 million, respectively.
Asset Sales and Other Transactions
During the year ended December 31, 2022, we disposed of one Core property, five consolidated Fund properties, two land parcels and two unconsolidated investments as follows (Note 2):
•On January 26, 2022, Fund IV sold its consolidated Mayfair Shopping Center for $23.7 million, repaid the related mortgage of $11.3 million and recognized a gain of $7.1 million, of which the Company's proportionate share was $1.8 million (Note 2).
•On February 1, 2022, Fund V sold a land parcel at its consolidated New Towne Center property for $2.2 million, and recognized a gain of $1.8 million, of which the Company’s proportionate share was $0.4 million. Fund V used a portion of the proceeds to repay $1.1 million of the property's mortgage.
•On February 9, 2022, Fund III sold its consolidated Cortlandt Crossing property for $65.5 million and repaid the related debt of $34.5 million. Fund III recognized a gain of $13.3 million, of which the Company's proportionate share was $7.1 million.
•On March 4, 2022, Fund IV sold its consolidated Dauphin Plaza property for $21.7 million and repaid the related debt of $12.0 million. Fund IV recognized a gain of $6.6 million, of which the Company's proportionate share was $1.7 million.
•On March 9, 2022, we sold its interest in Self Storage Management, for $6.0 million and recognized a gain of $1.5 million (Note 4). We acquired Fund III's unconsolidated interest in Self Storage Management from the shareholders of Fund III earlier in the quarter.
•On May 25, 2022, Fund IV sold its consolidated Lincoln Place shopping center for $40.7 million, repaid the related debt of $22.7 million and recognized a gain of $12.2 million, of which the Company's proportionate share was $3.0 million.
•On August 24, 2022, Fund IV solids its consolidated Wake Forest Crossing property for $38.9 million and repaid the related debt of $20.7 million. Fund IV recognized a gain of $8.9 million, of which the Company's proportionate share was $2.1 million.
•On October 7, 2022, we sold a land parcel at our Henderson Avenue property for $3.0 million and recognized a loss of $0.2 million.
•On October 13, 2022, Fund IV sold its unconsolidated Promenade at Manassas property for a total of $46.0 million and repaid the related debt of $27.3 million. Fund IV recognized a gain of $12.8 million, of which the Company's proportionate share was $3.0 million (Note 4).
•On December 13, 2022, we sold our 330-340 River Street properties for $26.4 million, repaid the related debt of $10.3 million and recognized a gain of $7.4 million.
We recognized aggregate gains of $57.1 million on the sales of the above properties during the year ended December 31, 2022, excluding the gain recognized on the sale of our unconsolidated properties, of which our share was $23.3 million.
In January 2023, we recognized cash dividends totaling $28.2 million related to the special dividend received from Mervyns II investment in Albertsons, of which our share was $11.3 million (Note 17).
Structured Financing Repayments
During the year ended December 31, 2022, we received full payment on a $16.0 million and $13.5 million first mortgage loan, respectively (Note 3). In January 2022, through an affiliate of Fund III, foreclosed on one Structured Financing loan in the amount of $10.0 million including accrued interest (exclusive of default interest and other amounts due on the loan that have not been recognized), which had previously been in default. We also have one Structured Financing investment in the amount of $21.6 million including accrued interest (exclusive of default interest and other amounts due on the loan that have not been recognized), that previously matured and has not been repaid. Scheduled maturities of Structured Financing loans include $39.3 million maturing during 2023 (Note 3).
Financing and Debt
As of December 31, 2022, we had $173.5 million of additional capacity under existing consolidated Core and Fund revolving debt facilities. In addition, at that date within our Core and Fund portfolios, we had 94 unleveraged consolidated properties with an aggregate carrying value of approximately $1.8 billion, although there can be no assurance that we would be able to obtain financing for these properties at favorable terms, if at all.
Inflation and Economic Condition Considerations
In the past two years, microeconomic and macroeconomic conditions, including the fallout from the COVID-19 Pandemic, the war in Ukraine, supply-chain disruptions, and the recessionary outlook of the current financial markets, has increased volatility in the market and has caused a surge in already increasing inflation and interest rates. We believe we manage our properties in a cost-conscious manner to minimize recurring operational expenses and utilize multi-year contracts to alleviate the impact of inflation on our business and our tenants. Most of our leases require tenants to pay their share of operating expenses, including common area maintenance, real estate taxes and insurance, thereby reducing our exposure to increases in costs and operating expenses resulting from inflation. These provisions are designed to partially mitigate the impact of inflation; however, current inflation levels are much greater than the contractual rent increases we obtain from our tenant base. The rate hikes enacted by the Federal Reserve have had a significant impact on interest rate indexes such as LIBOR, SOFR and the Prime Rate. As of December 31, 2022, approximately 79.8% of our outstanding debt is fixed or effectively fixed interest rate with the remaining 20.2% indexed to LIBOR, SOFR or Prime plus an applicable margin per the loan agreement. As of December 31, 2022, we were counterparty to 36 interest rate swap agreements and three interest rate cap agreements, all of which qualify for and are designated as hedging instruments, which helps to alleviate the impact of rising interest rates on our operations. While we have not experienced any material negative impacts at this time, we are actively managing our business to respond to the ongoing economic and social impact from such events. See Item 1A Risk Factors.
HISTORICAL CASH FLOW
Year Ended December 31, 2022 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2021
The following table compares the historical cash flow for the year ended December 31, 2022 with the cash flow for the year ended December 31, 2021 (in millions, totals may not add due to rounding):
Year Ended December 31,
Variance
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
133.2
$
105.0
$
28.2
Net cash used in investing activities
(124.2
)
(198.5
)
74.3
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(4.4
)
91.3
(95.7
)
Increase (decrease) in cash and restricted cash
$
4.7
$
(2.2
)
$
6.9
Operating Activities
Our operating activities provided $28.2 million more cash during the year ended December 31, 2022 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to Core and Fund property acquisitions and an increase in cash receipts from tenants.
Investing Activities
During the year ended December 31, 2022 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2021, our investing activities used $74.3 million less cash, primarily due to (i) $160.7 million more cash received from the disposition of properties, (ii) $60.1 million more cash received from return of capital from unconsolidated affiliates and other, (iii) $57.9 million less cash used in the issuance of notes receivable, and (iv) $29.5 million more cash received from proceeds from notes receivable. These sources of cash were primarily offset by (i)$139.9 million more cash used for investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliate, (ii) $81.5 million more cash used to acquire properties in 2022, and (iii) $10.4 million more cash used for development, construction and property improvement costs.
Financing Activities
Our financing activities used $95.7 million more cash during the year ended December 31, 2022 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily from (i) $125.0 million more cash used by net borrowings, (ii) $78.6 million more cash used for the acquisition of and distributions to noncontrolling interests, and (iii) $25.1 million more cash used in dividends paid to common shareholders. These uses of cash were partially offset by (i) $79.3 million more cash provided by contributions from noncontrolling interests and (ii) $55.6 million more cash provided by the sale of Common Shares.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
We have the following investments made through joint ventures (that may include, among others, tenancy-in common and other similar investments) for the purpose of investing in operating properties. We account for these investments using the equity method of accounting. As such, our financial statements reflect our investment and our share of income and loss from, but not the individual assets and liabilities, of these joint ventures.
See Note 4 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for a discussion of our unconsolidated investments. The Operating Partnership’s pro-rata share of unconsolidated non-recourse debt related to those investments is as follows (dollars in millions):
Operating Partnership
December 31, 2022
Investment
Ownership
Percentage
Pro-rata Share of
Mortgage Debt
Effective Interest Rate (a)
Maturity Date
Eden Square
22.8
%
$
5.1
6.41
%
Mar 2023
Gotham Plaza
49.0
%
8.7
5.09
%
Jun 2023
Renaissance Portfolio
20.0
%
32.0
3.81
%
Aug 2023
3104 M Street
20.0
%
0.8
7.50
%
Jan 2024
Crossroads
49.0
%
29.8
3.94
%
Oct 2024
Tri-City Plaza (c)
18.1
%
7.0
3.01
%
Oct 2024
Frederick Crossing (c)
18.1
%
4.4
3.26
%
Dec 2024
Paramus Plaza (b)
11.6
%
3.3
6.43
%
Dec 2024
Frederick County Square (c)
18.1
%
4.1
4.00
%
Jan 2025
840 N. Michigan Avenue
88.4
%
65.0
4.36
%
Feb 2025
Wood Ridge Plaza (b)
18.1
%
5.9
7.63
%
Mar 2025
650 Bald Hill Road
20.8
%
3.3
3.75
%
Jun 2026
La Frontera
18.1
%
10.0
6.68
%
Jun 2027
Family Center at Riverdale (b)
18.0
%
6.1
5.99
%
Nov 2027
Georgetown Portfolio
50.0
%
7.5
4.72
%
Dec 2027
Total
$
193.0
a)Effective interest rates incorporate the effect of interest rate swaps and caps that were in effect at December 31, 2022, where applicable.
b)The debt has two available 12-month extension options.
c)The debt has one available 12-month extension option.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based upon our Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these Consolidated Financial Statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. We base our estimates on historical experience and assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We believe the following critical accounting policies affect the significant judgments and estimates used by us in the preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Impairment of Properties and Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Affiliates
On a periodic basis, we assess whether there are any indicators that the value of real estate assets, including undeveloped land and construction in progress, may be impaired. A property’s value is impaired only if the estimate of the aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the property are less than the carrying value of the property. The determination of undiscounted cash flows requires significant estimates by management. In management’s estimate of cash flows, it considers factors such as expected future sale of an asset or development alternatives, capitalization rates and the undiscounted future cash flows analysis, which is probability-weighted based upon management’s best estimate of the likelihood of the alternative courses of action. Expected future cash flows and recoverability conclusions could be materially impacted by changes in items such as future leasing activity, occupancy, property operating costs, market pricing, our view or strategy relative to a tenant’s business or industry, the manner in which a property is used and the expected hold period of an asset. Subsequent changes in estimated undiscounted cash flows arising from changes in anticipated actions could affect the determination of whether an impairment exists and whether the effects could have a material impact on the Company’s net income. To the extent an impairment has occurred, the loss will be measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the property over the fair value of the property.
The Company is required to make subjective assessments as to whether there are impairments in the value of its real estate properties and other investments. These assessments have a direct impact on the Company’s estimates of the projected future cash flows, anticipated holding periods or market conditions change, its evaluation of the impairment charges may be different, and such differences could be material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Plans to hold properties over longer periods decrease the likelihood of recording impairment losses.
We periodically review our investment in unconsolidated joint ventures and other cost-method investments for other-than-temporary declines in market value. An impairment charge is recorded for a decline that is considered to be other-than-temporary as a reduction in the carrying value of the investment.
During 2022 and 2021, the Company recognized impairment charges on properties of $33.3 million and $9.9 million, respectively. See Note 8 for a discussion of impairments recognized during the periods presented.
Additionally, during 2022, the Company impaired its unconsolidated investment in 840 N. Michigan Avenue resulting in a charge of $50.8 million. See Note 4 for a discussion of impairments recognized during the periods presented.
Bad Debts
We assess the collectability of our accounts receivable related to tenant revenues under ASC Topic 842 “Leases” (“ASC 842”). Management exercises judgment in assessing collectability and considers customer credit worthiness, assessment of risk associated with the tenant, and current economic trends, among other factors. In addition to the lease-specific collectability assessment performed under ASC 842, the Company may also recognize a general reserve based on the Company’s historical collection experience, as provided under ASC 450-20, as a reduction to Lease income for its portfolio of operating lease receivables which are not expected to be fully collectible. Billed tenant receivables, and receivables arising from the straight-lining of rents, are reserved when management deems the collectability of substantially all future lease payments from a specific lease is not probable, at which point, the Company will begin recognizing revenue from such leases prospectively on a cash basis, based on actual amounts received. If the Company subsequently determines that it is probable it will collect substantially all of the lessee’s remaining lease payments under the lease term, the Company will reinstate the receivables balance, including those arising from the straight-lining of rents, adjusting for the amount related to the period when the lease was accounted for on a cash basis.
Rents receivable at December 31, 2022 and 2021 are shown net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $32.1 million and $38.5 million, respectively (Note 11). Rental income for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 are reported net of adjustments to allowances for doubtful accounts of $(0.4) million, $(0.1) million, and $46.4 million, respectively.
Real Estate
Real estate assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for acquisition, development, construction and improvement of properties, as well as significant renovations are capitalized. Interest costs are capitalized until construction is substantially complete. Construction in progress includes costs for significant property expansion and development. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line basis over estimated useful lives of 40 years for buildings, the shorter of the useful life or lease term for tenant improvements and five years for furniture, fixtures, and equipment. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred.
Upon acquisitions of real estate, we assess the fair value of acquired assets (including land, buildings and improvements, and identified intangibles such as above and below-market leases and acquired in-place leases) and acquired liabilities in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 805 “Business Combinations” and ASC Topic 350 “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other,” and allocate purchase price based on their relative fair values. When acquisitions of properties do not meet the criteria for business combinations, as is the case for the majority of the Company’s acquisitions, no goodwill is recorded, and acquisition costs are capitalized. We assess fair value based on estimated cash flow projections that utilize appropriate discount and capitalization rates and available market information. Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors including the historical operating results, known trends, and market/economic conditions that may affect the property.
Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable
Leases with tenants are accounted for as operating leases. Minimum rents are recognized on a straight-line basis over the non-cancelable term of the respective leases. Certain of these leases also provide for percentage rents based upon the level of sales achieved by the tenant. Percentage rent is recognized in the period when the tenants’ sales breakpoint is met. In addition, leases typically provide for the reimbursement to us of real estate taxes, insurance, and other property operating expenses. These reimbursements are recognized as revenue in the period the expenses are incurred.
We assess the collectability of our accounts receivable related to tenant revenues as described under the heading “Bad Debts” above.
Structured Financings
Real estate notes receivable investments and preferred equity investments (“Structured Financings”) are intended to be held to maturity and are carried at cost less an allowance for credit loss. Interest income from Structured Financings is recognized on the effective interest method over the expected life of the loan. Under the effective interest method, interest or fees to be collected at the origination of the Structured Financing investment is recognized over the term of the loan as an adjustment to yield. Changes in cash flows from previous estimates are included in future interest income on a prospective basis and a new effective interest rate is computed based on the current cost basis of the instrument and remaining cash flows.
Allowances for credit loss related to our Structured Financing investments are established based upon management’s quarterly review of the investments. In performing this review, management considers the estimated net recoverable value of the investment as well as other factors, including the fair value of any collateral, the amount and status of any senior debt, and the prospects for the borrower. Because this determination is based upon projections of future economic events, which are inherently subjective, the amounts ultimately realized from the Structured Financings may differ materially from the carrying value at the balance sheet date. Interest income recognition is generally suspended for investments when, in the opinion of management, a full recovery of income and principal becomes doubtful. Income recognition is resumed when the suspended investment becomes contractually current, and performance is demonstrated to be resumed.
Notes receivable at December 31, 2022 and 2021 are reported net of an allowance for credit loss of $0.9 million and $5.8 million, respectively (Note 3).
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Reference is made to Note 1 for information about recently issued and recently adopted accounting pronouncements.

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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
Information as of December 31, 2022
Our primary market risk exposure is to changes in interest rates related to our mortgage and other debt. See Note 7 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for certain quantitative details related to our mortgage and other debt.
Currently, we manage our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates primarily through the use of fixed-rate debt and interest rate swap and cap agreements. As of December 31, 2022, we had total mortgage and other notes payable of $1,805.4 million, excluding the unamortized premium of $0.3 million and unamortized debt issuance costs of $12.7 million, of which $1,440.8 million, or 79.8% was fixed-rate, inclusive of debt with rates fixed through the use of derivative financial instruments, and $364.6 million, or 20.2%, was variable-rate based upon LIBOR rates plus certain spreads. As of December 31, 2022, we were party to 36 interest rate swap and three interest rate cap agreements to hedge our exposure to changes in interest rates with respect to $1,264.0 million and $103.8 million of LIBOR or SOFR-based variable-rate debt, respectively. For a discussion of the risks associated with the discontinuation of LIBOR, see Item 1A. Risk Factors-Risks Related to Our Liquidity and Indebtedness - If we decided to employ higher leverage levels, we would be subject to increased debt service requirements and a higher risk of default on our debt obligations, which could adversely affect our financial conditions, cash flows and ability to make distributions to our shareholders. In addition, increases or changes in interest rates could cause our borrowing costs to rise and may limit our ability to refinance debt.
The following table sets forth information as of December 31, 2022 concerning our long-term debt obligations, including principal cash flows by scheduled maturity and weighted average interest rates of maturing amounts (dollars in millions):
Core Consolidated Mortgage and Other Debt
Year
Scheduled
Amortization
Maturities
Total
Weighted-Average
Interest Rate
$
2.1
$
-
$
2.1
-
%
1.7
7.3
9.0
4.7
%
2.1
228.3
230.4
4.1
%
2.4
400.0
402.4
4.1
%
2.2
200.1
202.3
4.0
%
Thereafter
4.3
161.6
165.9
4.4
%
$
14.8
$
997.3
$
1,012.1
Fund Consolidated Mortgage and Other Debt
Year
Scheduled
Amortization
Maturities
Total
Weighted-Average
Interest Rate
$
5.0
$
333.0
$
338.0
6.1
%
2.6
240.0
242.6
3.6
%
0.2
178.4
178.6
6.1
%
0.1
34.0
34.1
6.8
%
-
-
-
-
%
Thereafter
-
-
-
-
%
$
7.9
$
785.4
$
793.3
Mortgage Debt in Unconsolidated Partnerships (at our Pro-Rata Share)
Year
Scheduled
Amortization
Maturities
Total
Weighted-Average
Interest Rate
$
1.5
$
45.7
$
47.2
4.3
%
1.3
43.7
45.0
4.0
%
0.5
74.6
75.1
4.6
%
0.4
3.0
3.4
3.8
%
0.3
22.0
22.3
5.9
%
Thereafter
-
-
-
-
%
$
4.0
$
189.0
$
193.0
Without regard to available extension options, in 2023, $340.1 million of our total consolidated debt and $47.2 million of our pro-rata share of unconsolidated outstanding debt will become due. In addition, $251.7 million of our total consolidated debt and $45.0 million of our pro-rata share of unconsolidated debt will become due in 2024. As it relates to the maturing debt in 2023 and 2024, we have options to extend consolidated debt aggregating $51.2 million and $0.0 million, respectively; however, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to successfully execute any or all of its available extension options. As we intend on refinancing some or all of such debt at the then-existing market interest rates, which may be greater than the current interest rate, our interest expense would increase by approximately $6.8 million annually if the interest rate on the refinanced debt increased by 100 basis points. After giving effect to noncontrolling interests, our share of this increase would be $1.3 million. Interest expense on our variable-rate debt of $364.6 million, net of variable to fixed-rate swap agreements currently in effect, as of December 31, 2022, would increase $3.6 million if interest rates increased by 100 basis points. After giving effect to noncontrolling interests, our share of this increase would be $1.2 million. We may seek additional variable-rate financing if and when pricing and other commercial and financial terms warrant. As such, we would consider hedging against the interest rate risk related to such additional variable-rate debt through interest rate swaps and protection agreements, or other means.
Based on our outstanding debt balances as of December 31, 2022, the fair value of our total consolidated outstanding debt would decrease by approximately $5.4 million if interest rates increase by 1%. Conversely, if interest rates decrease by 1%, the fair value of our total outstanding debt would increase by approximately $6.5 million.
As of December 31, 2022, and 2021, we had consolidated notes receivable of $123.9 million and $153.9 million, respectively. We determined the estimated fair value of our notes receivable by discounting future cash receipts utilizing a discount rate equivalent to the rate at which similar notes receivable would be originated under conditions then existing.
Based on our outstanding notes receivable balances as of December 31, 2022, the fair value of our total outstanding notes receivable would decrease by approximately $0.4 million if interest rates increase by 1%. Conversely, if interest rates decrease by 1%, the fair value of our total outstanding notes receivable would increase by approximately $2.6 million.
Summarized Information as of December 31, 2021
As of December 31, 2021, we had total mortgage and other notes payable of $1,819.7 million, excluding the unamortized premium of $0.4 million and unamortized debt issuance costs of $7.9 million, of which $1,038.8 million, or 57.1% was fixed-rate, inclusive of debt with rates fixed through the use of derivative financial instruments, and $780.9 million, or 42.9%, was variable-rate based upon LIBOR, SOFR or Prime rates plus certain spreads. As of December 31, 2021, we were party to 28 interest rate swap and three interest rate cap agreements to hedge our exposure to changes in interest rates with respect to $860.4 million and $110.5 million of variable-rate debt, respectively.
Interest expense on our variable-rate debt of $780.9 million as of December 31, 2021, would have increased $7.8 million if corresponding rate indices increased by 100 basis points. Based on our outstanding debt balances as of December 31, 2021, the fair value of our total outstanding debt would have decreased by approximately $8.4 million if interest rates increased by 1%. Conversely, if interest rates decreased by 1%, the fair value of our total outstanding debt would have increased by approximately $16.0 million.
Changes in Market Risk Exposures from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2022
Our interest rate risk exposure from December 31, 2021, to December 31, 2022, has decreased on an absolute basis, as the $780.9 million of variable-rate debt as of December 31, 2021, has decreased to $364.6 million as of December 31, 2022. As a percentage of our overall debt, our interest rate risk exposure has decreased as our variable-rate debt accounted for 42.9% of our consolidated debt as of December 31, 2021 compared to 20.2% as of December 31, 2022.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
Page
Financial Statements:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (BDO USA, LLP; New York, New York, PCAOB ID #243)
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2022 and 2021
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Financial Statement Schedules:
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
Schedule IV - Mortgage Loans on Real Estate
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Shareholders and Board of Trustees
Acadia Realty Trust
Rye, New York
Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Acadia Realty Trust (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2022, and the related notes and financial statement schedules listed in the accompanying index (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2022, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) and our report dated March 1, 2023 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of a critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Assessment of Impairment of Real Estate and Real Estate Related Investments
As described in Notes 2, 4 and 6 to the consolidated financial statements, as of December 31, 2022, the Company’s net investment in real estate was $3.5 billion, the net carrying value of intangible lease assets was $0.1 billion, and the carrying value of investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates was $0.3 billion. The Company tests the recoverability of the real estate and intangible lease assets held by the Company and its unconsolidated affiliates, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that amounts may not be recoverable. The Company identified impairment indicators, which resulted in the Company recording impairment charges of $33.3 million in 2022 related to its consolidated real estate investments and $50.8 million, representing the Company’s share of real estate impairment related to its unconsolidated affiliate.
We identified the assessment of impairment of the real estate and intangible lease assets held by the Company and its unconsolidated affiliates as a critical audit matter due to the complexity of management’s judgments relating to: (i) the assessment of impairment indicators for the real estate and intangible lease assets held by the Company and its unconsolidated affiliates, including long-term vacancy, recurring negative cash flows and tenant bankruptcies, (ii) the assessment of assumptions used in the expected future undiscounted cash flows for certain properties, and (iii) the assessment of assumptions used in the measurement of impairment of certain properties, including discount rates, market rents and capitalization rates, given the inherent uncertainties that exist related to the Company’s forecasts and how various economic and other factors could affect the Company’s forecasted future cash flows. Auditing management’s assumptions relating to its assessment of potential impairment indicators, market rents and capitalization rates used in the cash flow projections, and the discount rates used in the measurement of impairment, involved especially challenging auditor judgment due to the nature and extent of audit effort required to address these matters, including the extent of specialized skill or knowledge required.
The primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter included:
•Evaluating management's assessment of potential impairment indicators which could result in impairment, including long-term vacancy, recurring negative cash flows and tenant bankruptcies.
•Evaluating management's assumptions, including discount rates, market rents and capitalization rates used in cash flow models for certain properties.
•Utilizing professionals with specialized skills and knowledge to assist in evaluating the reasonableness of the assumptions used by management, including discount rates, market rents and capitalization rates for certain properties, for which impairment indicators have been identified.
/s/ BDO USA, LLP
We have served as the Company's auditor since 2005. New York, New York
March 1, 2023
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,
December 31,
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
ASSETS
Investments in real estate, at cost
Operating real estate, net
$
3,343,265
$
3,219,373
Real estate under development
184,602
203,773
Net investments in real estate
3,527,867
3,423,146
Notes receivable, net
123,903
153,886
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates
291,156
322,326
Other assets, net
229,591
186,509
Right-of-use assets - operating leases, net
37,281
40,743
Cash and cash equivalents
17,158
17,746
Restricted cash
15,063
9,813
Rents receivable, net
49,506
43,625
Assets of properties held for sale
11,057
63,952
Total assets (a)
$
4,302,582
$
4,261,746
LIABILITIES
Mortgage and other notes payable, net
$
928,639
$
1,140,293
Unsecured notes payable, net
696,134
559,040
Unsecured line of credit
168,287
112,905
Accounts payable and other liabilities
196,491
236,415
Lease liability - operating leases, net
35,271
38,759
Dividends and distributions payable
18,395
14,460
Distributions in excess of income from, and investments in, unconsolidated affiliates
10,505
9,939
Total liabilities (a)
2,053,722
2,111,811
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
67,664
-
EQUITY
Acadia Shareholders' Equity
Common shares, $0.001 par value per share, authorized 200,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 95,120,773 and 89,303,545 shares, respectively
Additional paid-in capital
1,945,322
1,754,383
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
46,817
(36,214
)
Distributions in excess of accumulated earnings
(300,402
)
(196,645
)
Total Acadia shareholders’ equity
1,691,832
1,521,613
Noncontrolling interests
489,364
628,322
Total equity
2,181,196
2,149,935
Total liabilities, equity and redeemable noncontrolling interests
$
4,302,582
$
4,261,746
(a)Represents the consolidated assets and liabilities of Acadia Realty Limited Partnership (the "Operating Partnership"), which is a consolidated variable interest entity ("VIE") (Note 16). The consolidated balance sheets include the following amounts related to our consolidated VIEs that are consolidated by the Operating Partnership: $1,466.4 million and $1,482.6 million of Operating real estate, net; $129.9 million and $161.5 million of Real estate under development; $- and $0.7 million of Notes receivable, net; $210.9 million and $200.8 million of Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates; $98.7 million and $94.3 million of Other assets, net; $2.5 million and $2.9 million of Right-of-use assets - operating leases, net; $13.3 million and $9.8 million of Cash and cash equivalents; $15.0 million and $9.8 million of Restricted cash; $17.9 million and $16.1 million of Rents receivable, net; $761.2 million and $948.0 million of Mortgage and other notes payable, net; $51.2 million and $162.8 million of Unsecured notes payable, net; $95.4 million and $96.2 million of Accounts payable and other liabilities; $2.7 million and $3.1 million of Lease liability- operating leases, net as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands except per share amounts)
Revenues
Rental income
$
317,814
$
285,898
$
246,432
Other
8,476
6,599
4,476
Total revenues
326,290
292,497
250,908
Operating expenses
Depreciation and amortization
135,917
123,439
147,229
General and administrative
44,066
40,125
35,798
Real estate taxes
44,932
45,357
42,477
Property operating
56,995
53,516
55,551
Impairment charges
33,311
9,925
85,598
Total operating expenses
315,221
272,362
366,653
Gain on disposition of properties
57,161
10,521
Operating Income (loss)
68,230
30,656
(115,062
)
Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
(32,907
)
5,330
(3,057
)
Interest income
14,641
9,065
8,979
Realized and unrealized holding (losses) gains on investments and other
(34,994
)
49,120
113,362
Interest expense
(80,209
)
(68,048
)
(69,671
)
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes
(65,239
)
26,123
(65,449
)
Income tax provision
(12
)
(93
)
(269
)
Net (loss) income
(65,251
)
26,030
(65,718
)
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
5,536
-
-
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
24,270
(2,482
)
56,742
Net (loss) income attributable to Acadia
$
(35,445
)
$
23,548
$
(8,976
)
Basic (loss) earnings per share
$
(0.38
)
$
0.26
$
(0.11
)
Diluted (loss) earnings per share
$
(0.40
)
$
0.26
$
(0.11
)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)
Net (loss) income
$
(65,251
)
$
26,030
$
(65,718
)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gain (loss) on valuation of swap agreements
96,858
30,500
(73,686
)
Reclassification of realized interest on swap agreements
8,232
21,407
15,059
Other comprehensive income (loss)
105,090
51,907
(58,627
)
Comprehensive income (loss)
39,839
77,937
(124,345
)
Comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
5,536
-
-
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
2,211
(15,712
)
71,952
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Acadia
$
47,586
$
62,225
$
(52,393
)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Years Ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020
Acadia Shareholders
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Common
Shares
Share
Amount
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Distributions
in Excess of
Accumulated
Earnings
Total
Common
Shareholders’
Equity
Noncontrolling
Interests
Total
Equity
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Balance at January 1, 2022
89,304
$
$
1,754,383
$
(36,214
)
$
(196,645
)
$
1,521,613
$
628,322
$
2,149,935
$
-
Issuance of Common Shares, net
5,525
119,479
-
-
119,485
-
119,485
-
Conversion of OP Units to Common Shares by limited partners of the Operating Partnership
-
3,945
-
-
3,945
(3,945
)
-
-
Dividends/distributions declared ($0.72 per Common Share/OP Unit)
-
-
-
-
(68,312
)
(68,312
)
(5,094
)
(73,406
)
-
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest
-
-
67,475
-
-
67,475
(91,811
)
(24,336
)
-
City Point Loan
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(65,391
)
City Point Loan accrued interest
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(3,923
)
Employee and trustee stock compensation, net
-
1,122
-
-
1,122
10,000
11,122
-
Noncontrolling interest distributions
-
-
-
-
-
-
(79,838
)
(79,838
)
-
Noncontrolling interest contributions
-
-
-
-
-
-
109,428
109,428
65,945
Comprehensive income (loss)
-
-
-
83,031
(35,445
)
47,586
(2,211
)
45,375
(5,536
)
Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests
-
-
-
-
-
-
(76,569
)
(76,569
)
76,569
Reallocation of noncontrolling interests
-
-
(1,082
)
-
-
(1,082
)
1,082
-
-
Balance at December 31, 2022
95,121
$
$
1,945,322
$
46,817
$
(300,402
)
$
1,691,832
$
489,364
$
2,181,196
$
67,664
Balance at January 1, 2021
86,269
$
$
1,683,165
$
(74,891
)
$
(167,321
)
$
1,441,039
$
609,165
$
2,050,204
$
-
Conversion of OP Units to Common Shares by limited partners of the Operating Partnership
-
1,431
-
-
1,431
(1,431
)
-
-
Cancellation of OP Units
-
-
-
-
-
-
(568
)
(568
)
-
Issuance of Common Shares
2,889
63,873
-
-
63,876
-
63,876
-
Dividends/distributions declared ($0.60 per Common Share/OP Unit)
-
-
-
-
(52,872
)
(52,872
)
(4,185
)
(57,057
)
-
Employee and trustee stock compensation, net
-
1,146
-
-
1,146
11,284
12,430
-
Noncontrolling interest distributions
-
-
-
-
-
-
(27,051
)
(27,051
)
-
Noncontrolling interest contributions
-
-
-
-
-
-
30,164
30,164
-
Comprehensive income
-
-
-
38,677
23,548
62,225
15,712
77,937
-
Reallocation of noncontrolling interests
-
-
4,768
-
-
4,768
(4,768
)
-
-
Balance at December 31, 2021
89,304
$
$
1,754,383
$
(36,214
)
$
(196,645
)
$
1,521,613
$
628,322
$
2,149,935
$
-
Acadia Shareholders
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Common
Shares
Share
Amount
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Distributions
in Excess of
Accumulated
Earnings
Total
Common
Shareholders’
Equity
Noncontrolling
Interests
Total
Equity
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Balance at January 1, 2020
87,050
$
$
1,706,357
$
(31,474
)
$
(133,019
)
$
1,541,951
$
646,439
$
2,188,390
$
-
Conversion of OP Units to Common Shares by limited partners of the Operating Partnership
-
6,544
-
-
6,544
(6,544
)
-
-
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
-
-
-
-
(389
)
(389
)
(11
)
(400
)
-
Dividends/distributions declared ($0.29 per Common Share/OP Unit)
-
-
-
-
(24,937
)
(24,937
)
(2,218
)
(27,155
)
-
Employee and trustee stock compensation, net
-
-
-
10,130
10,912
-
Repurchase of Common Shares
(1,219
)
(1
)
(22,385
)
-
-
(22,386
)
-
(22,386
)
-
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest
-
-
(15,330
)
-
-
(15,330
)
15,918
-
Noncontrolling interest distributions
-
-
-
-
-
-
(27,574
)
(27,574
)
-
Noncontrolling interest contributions
-
-
-
-
-
-
52,174
52,174
-
Comprehensive (loss) income
-
-
-
(43,417
)
(8,976
)
(52,393
)
(71,952
)
(124,345
)
-
Reallocation of noncontrolling interests
-
-
7,197
-
-
7,197
(7,197
)
-
-
Balance at December 31, 2020
86,269
$
$
1,683,165
$
(74,891
)
$
(167,321
)
$
1,441,039
$
609,165
$
2,050,204
$
-
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net (loss) income
$
(65,251
)
$
26,030
$
(65,718
)
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
135,917
123,439
147,229
Gain on disposition of properties and other investments
(58,634
)
(10,521
)
(683
)
Net unrealized holding losses (gains) on investments
37,751
(51,925
)
(72,391
)
Stock compensation expense
11,122
12,430
10,912
Straight-line rents
(8,669
)
(6,726
)
(4,869
)
Equity in losses (earnings) of unconsolidated affiliates
32,907
(5,330
)
3,057
Distributions of operating income from unconsolidated affiliates
24,179
3,828
3,286
Adjustments to straight-line rent reserves
(292
)
2,682
21,871
Amortization of financing costs
5,639
4,396
5,038
Non-cash lease expense
3,462
3,721
3,392
Adjustments to allowance for credit loss
(102
)
(2,796
)
24,569
Impairment charges
33,311
9,925
85,598
Termination of ground lease
-
(3,615
)
-
Gain on debt extinguishment
-
-
(18,339
)
Other, net
(7,675
)
(5,304
)
(8,155
)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
-
-
Rents receivable
1,586
7,384
(28,321
)
Other liabilities
(2,959
)
7,856
(3,959
)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
(2,141
)
3,005
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(3,452
)
(7,427
)
Lease liability - operating leases
(3,488
)
(3,636
)
(1,579
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
133,211
104,983
103,947
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisitions of real estate
(242,633
)
(161,846
)
(21,208
)
Proceeds from the disposition of properties and other investments, net
224,558
63,901
20,930
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates and other
(154,695
)
(14,835
)
(14,483
)
Development, construction and property improvement costs
(51,046
)
(40,671
)
(36,579
)
Deposits for properties under purchase contract
(729
)
-
Deposits for properties under sales contract
2,000
-
-
Change in control of previously unconsolidated affiliate
3,592
-
Return of capital from unconsolidated affiliates and other
77,774
17,722
14,686
Payment of deferred leasing costs
(7,997
)
(4,914
)
(6,407
)
Acquisition of investment interests
(4,527
)
-
-
Proceeds from notes receivable
29,530
-
-
Issuance of notes receivable
-
(57,895
)
(59,000
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(124,173
)
(198,538
)
(100,924
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from unsecured debt
850,120
323,200
236,804
Principal payments on unsecured debt
(656,556
)
(206,781
)
(136,490
)
Proceeds from the sale (repurchase) of Common Shares
119,485
63,876
(22,386
)
Capital contributions from noncontrolling interests
109,428
30,164
52,174
Principal payments on mortgage and other notes
(447,998
)
(98,602
)
(51,949
)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
(84,723
)
(30,410
)
(31,461
)
Dividends paid to Common Shareholders
(64,586
)
(39,476
)
(50,182
)
Proceeds received from mortgage and other notes
204,138
56,847
5,351
Deferred financing and other costs
(9,348
)
(7,436
)
(2,215
)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest
(24,336
)
-
-
Payments of finance lease obligations
-
(63
)
(903
)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(4,376
)
91,319
(1,257
)
Increase (decrease) in cash and restricted cash
4,662
(2,236
)
1,766
Cash of $17,746, $18,699 and $14,149 and restricted cash of $9,813, $11,096 and $13,880, respectively, beginning of year
27,559
29,795
28,029
Cash of $17,158, $17,746 and $18,699 and restricted cash of $15,063, $9,813 and $11,096, respectively, end of year
$
32,221
$
27,559
$
29,795
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - Continued
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Cash paid during the period for interest, net of capitalized interest of $4,166 and $3,421 and $7,110 respectively
$
65,109
$
44,663
$
70,383
Cash paid for income taxes, net of (refunds)
$
$
$
(329
)
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities
Distribution declared and payable on January 13, 2023, and January 14, 2022 and January 15, 2020, respectively
$
18,368
$
14,314
$
Assumption of accounts payable and accrued expenses through acquisition of real estate
$
4,062
$
1,319
$
Right-of-use assets, operating leases exchanged for operating lease liabilities
$
-
$
$
33,189
Issuance of note receivable used as capital contributions from redeemable noncontrolling interests
$
65,945
$
-
$
-
Accrued interest on note receivable recorded to redeemable noncontrolling interest
$
3,923
$
-
$
-
Reclassification of non-controlling interest in excess of amount paid to additional paid-in capital
$
67,475
$
-
$
-
Adjustment to equity as a result of the implementation of CECL (defined below)
$
-
$
-
$
Note receivable exchanged for real estate
$
-
$
-
$
72,430
Acquisition of real estate through assumption of debt
$
-
$
31,801
$
-
Right-of-use assets, finance leases (modified) obtained in exchange for finance lease liabilities
$
-
$
-
$
(70,427
)
Right of use assets, operating leases terminated in exchange for finance lease liabilities
$
-
$
-
$
(1,432
)
Settlement of note receivable through cancellation of OP Units
$
-
$
$
-
Change in control of previously unconsolidated investment
Increase in real estate
$
(55,791
)
$
-
$
(135,190
)
Increase in mortgage notes payable
35,970
-
-
Decrease in investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates
17,822
-
96,816
Decrease in notes receivable
5,306
-
-
Decrease (increase) in reserve on note receivable
(4,582
)
-
38,674
Decrease in accrued interest on notes receivable
4,691
-
-
Change in other assets and liabilities
-
1,238
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest asset
-
-
(588
)
Increase in cash and restricted cash upon change of control
$
3,592
$
-
$
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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1. Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization
Acadia Realty Trust, a Maryland real estate investment trust (collectively with its subsidiaries, the “Company”), is a fully-integrated equity real estate investment trust (“REIT”) focused on the ownership, acquisition, development, and management of retail properties located primarily in high-barrier-to-entry, supply-constrained, densely populated metropolitan areas in the United States.
All of the Company’s assets are held by, and all of its operations are conducted through, Acadia Realty Limited Partnership (the “Operating Partnership”) and entities in which the Operating Partnership owns an interest. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company controlled approximately 95% of the Operating Partnership as the sole general partner and is entitled to share, in proportion to its percentage interest, in the cash distributions and profits and losses of the Operating Partnership. The limited partners primarily represent entities or individuals that contributed their interests in certain properties or entities to the Operating Partnership in exchange for common or preferred units of limited partnership interest (“Common OP Units” or “Preferred OP Units”) and employees who have been awarded restricted Common OP Units (“LTIP Units”) as long-term incentive compensation (Note 13). Limited partners holding Common OP and LTIP Units are generally entitled to exchange their units on a one-for-one basis for common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.001 per share, of the Company (“Common Shares”). This structure is referred to as an umbrella partnership REIT or “UPREIT.”
As of December 31, 2022, the Company has ownership interests in 151 properties within its core portfolio, which consist of those properties either 100% owned, or partially owned through joint venture interests, by the Operating Partnership, or subsidiaries thereof, not including those properties owned through its funds (“Core Portfolio”). The Company also has ownership interests in 51 properties within its opportunity funds, Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund II, LLC (“Fund II”), Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund III LLC (“Fund III”), Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund IV LLC (“Fund IV”), and Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund V LLC (“Fund V” and, collectively with Fund II, Fund III, and Fund IV, the “Funds”). The 202 Core Portfolio and Fund properties primarily consist of street and urban retail, and suburban shopping centers. In addition, the Company, together with the investors in the Funds, invested in operating companies through Acadia Mervyn Investors I, LLC (“Mervyns I,” which was liquidated in 2018) and Acadia Mervyn Investors II, LLC (“Mervyns II”), all on a non-recourse basis.
The Operating Partnership is the sole general partner or managing member of the Funds and Mervyns II and earns fees or priority distributions for asset management, property management, construction, development, leasing, and legal services. Cash flows from the Funds and Mervyns II are distributed pro-rata to their respective partners and members (including the Operating Partnership) until each receives a certain cumulative return (“Preferred Return”) and the return of all capital contributions. Thereafter, remaining cash flow is distributed 20% to the Operating Partnership (“Promote”) and 80% to the partners or members (including the Operating Partnership). All transactions between the Funds and the Operating Partnership have been eliminated in consolidation.
The following table summarizes the general terms and Operating Partnership’s equity interests in the Funds and Mervyns II (dollars in millions):
Entity
Formation
Date
Operating
Partnership
Share of
Capital
Capital Called
as of December 31, 2022 (b)
Unfunded
Commitment (b, c)
Equity Interest
Held By
Operating
Partnership (a)
Preferred
Return
Total
Distributions
as of December 31, 2022 (b, c)
Fund II and Mervyns II (c,d)
6/2004
61.67
%
$
557.3
$
-
61.67
%
%
$
172.9
Fund III
5/2007
24.54
%
448.1
1.9
24.54
%
%
603.5
Fund IV
5/2012
23.12
%
488.1
41.9
23.12
%
%
221.4
Fund V (e)
8/2016
20.10
%
347.9
172.1
20.10
%
%
88.7
a)Amount represents the current economic ownership at December 31, 2022, which could differ from the stated legal ownership based upon the cumulative preferred returns of the respective Fund.
b)Represents the total for the Funds, including the Operating Partnership and noncontrolling interests’ shares.
c)During the second quarter of 2022, the Company increased its ownership in Fund II and Mervyns II through an acquisition of its partner's interest by 11.67%, from 28.33% to 40.00%, for $18.5 million. Additionally, during the third quarter of 2022, the Company increased its ownership in Fund II through an acquisition of a partner's interest by 21.67%, from 40.00% to 61.67%, for $5.8 million. Each of the remaining partners in Fund II have a right to put their equity interests to the Company beginning in August 2023. As the Company retained its controlling interest, these additional investments were accounted for as equity transactions (Note 10).
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d)During August 2020, a recallable distribution of $15.7 million was made by Mervyn’s II to its investors, of which $4.5 million was the Company’s share. During 2021 and 2022, Mervyn’s II recalled $11.9 million and $3.8 million, respectively, of the $15.7 million, of which the Company's share is $3.4 million and $1.2 million, respectively.
e)As of August 23, 2022, Fund V's investment period was extended to August 25, 2023.
Basis of Presentation
Segments
At December 31, 2022, the Company had three reportable operating segments: Core Portfolio, Funds and Structured Financing. The Company’s chief operating decision maker may review operational and financial data on a property-level basis and does not differentiate properties on a geographical basis for purposes of allocating resources or capital.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the consolidated accounts of the Company and its investments in partnerships and limited liability companies in which the Company has control, including where the Company has been determined to be a primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity ("VIE"), in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810 “Consolidation” (“ASC Topic 810”). The ownership interests of other investors in these entities are recorded as noncontrolling interests. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates
GAAP requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. The most significant assumptions and estimates relate to the valuation of real estate, depreciable lives, revenue recognition and the collectability of notes receivable and rents receivable. Application of these estimates and assumptions requires the exercise of judgment as to future uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could differ from these estimates.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Real Estate
Land, buildings, and personal property are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Improvements and significant renovations that extend the useful life of the properties are capitalized, while replacements, maintenance, and repairs that do not improve or extend the lives of the respective assets are expensed as incurred. Real estate under development includes costs for significant property expansion and development.
Depreciation is computed on the straight-line basis over estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
Buildings and improvements
Useful lives of 40 years for buildings and 15 years for improvements
Furniture and fixtures
Useful lives, ranging from five years to 10 years
Tenant improvements
Shorter of economic life or lease terms
Purchase Accounting - Upon acquisitions of real estate, the Company assesses the fair value of acquired assets and assumed liabilities (including land, buildings and improvements, and identified intangibles such as above- and below-market leases and acquired in-place leases) and assumed liabilities in accordance with ASC Topic 805, “Business Combinations” and ASC Topic 350 “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other,” and allocates the acquisition price based on their relative fair values. When acquisitions of properties do not meet the criteria for business combinations, they are accounted for as asset acquisitions; therefore, no goodwill is recorded, and acquisition costs are capitalized.
The Company assesses fair value of its tangible assets acquired and assumed liabilities based on estimated cash flow projections that utilize appropriate discount and capitalization rates and available market information at the measurement period. Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors including the historical operating results, known trends, and market/economic conditions that may affect the property.
In determining the value of above- and below-market leases, the Company estimates the present value difference between contractual rent obligations and estimated market rate of leases at the time of the transaction. To the extent there were fixed-rate options at below-market rental
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rates, the Company included these periods along with the current term below-market rent in arriving at the fair value of the acquired leases. The discounted difference between contract and market rents is being amortized to rental income over the remaining applicable lease term, inclusive of any option periods.
In determining the value of acquired in-place leases, the Company considers market conditions at the time of the transaction and values the costs to execute similar leases during the expected lease-up period from vacancy to existing occupancy, including carrying costs. The value assigned to in-place leases and tenant relationships is amortized over the estimated remaining term of the leases. If a lease were to be terminated prior to its scheduled expiration, all unamortized costs (e.g., lease intangibles) relating to that lease would be written off.
The Company estimates the value of any assumption of mortgage debt based on market conditions at the time of acquisitions including prevailing interest rates, terms, and ability to obtain financing for a similar asset. Mortgage debt discounts or premiums are amortized into interest expense over the remaining term of the related debt instrument.
Real Estate Under Development - The Company capitalizes certain costs related to the development of real estate. Interest and real estate taxes incurred during the period of the construction, expansion or development of real estate are capitalized and depreciated over the estimated useful life of the building. The Company will cease the capitalization of these costs when construction activities are substantially completed and the property is available for occupancy by tenants, but no later than one year from the completion of major construction activity at which time the project is placed in service and depreciation commences. If the Company suspends substantially all activities related to the development of a qualifying asset, the Company will cease capitalization of interest and taxes until activities are resumed.
Real Estate Impairment - The Company reviews its real estate, real estate under development and right-of-use assets for impairment when there is an event or a change in circumstances that indicates that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. In cases where the Company does not expect to recover its carrying amounts on properties held for use, the Company reduces its carrying amounts to fair value. The determination of anticipated undiscounted cash flows is inherently subjective, requiring significant estimates made by management, and considers the most likely expected course of action at the balance sheet date based on current plans, intended holding periods and available market information. If the Company is evaluating the potential sale of an asset, the undiscounted future cash flows analysis is probability-weighted based upon management’s best estimate of the likelihood of the alternative courses of action as of the balance sheet date. Such cash flow projections consider factors such as expected future operating income, trends, and prospects, as well as the effects of demand, competition, and other factors. If an impairment is indicated, an impairment loss is recognized based on the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its estimated fair value. See Note 8 for information about impairment charges recorded during the periods presented.
Dispositions of Real Estate - The Company recognizes property sales in accordance with ASC Topic 610-20 “Other Income-Gains and losses from the derecognition of nonfinancial assets.” Sales of real estate include the sale of land, operating properties, and investments in real estate joint ventures. Gains on sale of investment properties are recognized, and the related real estate derecognized, when the Company has satisfied its performance obligations by transferring control of the property. Typically, the timing of payment and satisfaction of performance obligations occur simultaneously on the disposition date upon transfer of the property’s ownership.
Real Estate Held for Sale - The Company generally considers assets to be held for sale when it has entered into a contract to sell the property, all material due diligence requirements have been satisfied, and management believes it is probable that the disposition will occur within one year. Assets that are classified as held for sale are recorded at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value, less cost to sell.
Notes Receivable
Notes receivable include certain loans that are held for investment and are collateralized by real estate-related investments and may be subordinate to other senior loans. Notes receivable are reported net of allowance for credit loss ("CECL") and are recorded at stated principal amounts or at initial investment less accretive yield for loans purchased at a discount, which is accreted over the life of the note. The Company defers loan origination and commitment fees, net of origination costs, and amortizes them over the term of the related loan. Changes in cash flows from previous estimates are included in future interest income on a prospective basis and a new effective interest rate is computed based on the current cost basis of the instrument and remaining cash flows. The Company evaluates the collectability of both principal and interest based upon an assessment of the underlying collateral value to determine whether it is impaired. Allowance for credit loss represents management’s estimate of future losses based on national historical economic loss rates for similar obligations, management’s estimate of future economic impacts and factors specific to the borrower. Certain of the Company’s loans are considered “collateral dependent” in that settlement of the amount is likely to be achieved by obtaining access to the collateral (e.g., notes in default). The same valuation techniques are used to value the collateral for such collateral dependent instruments as those used to determine the fair value of real estate investments for impairment purposes. Given the small number of notes outstanding, the Company believes the characteristics of its notes are not sufficiently similar to allow an evaluation as a group for credit loss allowance. As such, all of the Company’s notes are evaluated individually for this purpose. Interest income on performing notes is
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accrued as earned. A note is placed on non-accrual status when, based upon current information and events, it is probable that the Company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the existing contractual terms. Income accrual is generally suspended for loans when recovery of income and principal becomes doubtful. Interest received is then recorded as a reduction in the outstanding principal balance until the accrual is resumed when it is probable that the Company will be able to collect amounts due according to the contractual terms of the notes.
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
Some of the Company’s joint ventures obtain non-recourse third-party financing on their property investments, contractually limiting the Company’s exposure to losses. The Company recognizes income for distributions in excess of its investment where there is no recourse to the Company and no intention or obligation to contribute additional capital. For investments in which there is recourse to the Company or an obligation or intention to contribute additional capital exists, distributions in excess of the investment are recorded as a liability.
When characterizing distributions from equity investees within the Company's consolidated statements of cash flows, all distributions received are first applied as returns on investment to the extent there are cumulative earnings related to the respective investment and are classified as cash inflows from operating activities. If cumulative distributions are in excess of cumulative earnings, distributions are considered return of investment. In such cases, the distribution is classified as cash inflows from investing activities.
To the extent that the Company’s carrying basis in an unconsolidated affiliate is different from the basis reflected at the joint venture level, the basis difference is amortized over the life of the related assets and included in the Company’s share of equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates the joint venture.
The Company periodically reviews its investments in unconsolidated joint ventures for other-than-temporary losses in investment value. Any decline that is not expected to be recovered based on the underlying assets of the investment, is considered other than temporary and an impairment charge is recorded as a reduction in the carrying value of the investment. During the periods presented there were no impairment charges related to the Company’s investments in unconsolidated joint ventures.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are maintained at financial institutions and, at times, balances may exceed the limits insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash consists principally of cash held for real estate taxes, construction costs, property maintenance, insurance, minimum occupancy, and property operating income requirements at specific properties as required by certain loan agreements.
Deferred Costs
External fees and costs paid in the successful negotiation of leases are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the respective leases. External fees and costs incurred in connection with obtaining financing are deferred and amortized as a component of interest expense over the term of the related debt obligation on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest method.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company measures derivative instruments at fair value and records them as assets or liabilities, depending on its rights or obligations under the applicable derivative contract. Derivatives that are not designated as hedges must be adjusted to fair value through earnings. For a derivative designated and that qualified as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the change in fair value of the derivative is recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive loss until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. The ineffective portion of a derivative’s change in fair value is immediately recognized in earnings.
Although the Company's derivative contracts are subject to master netting arrangements, which serve as credit mitigants to both the Company and its counterparties under certain situations, the Company does not net its derivative fair values or any existing rights or obligations to cash collateral on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company does not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes. For the periods presented, all of the Company's derivatives qualified and were designated as cash flow hedges, and none of its derivatives were deemed ineffective.
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Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling interests represent the portion of equity that the Company does not own in those entities it consolidates. The Company identifies its noncontrolling interests separately within the equity section on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The amounts of consolidated net earnings attributable to the Company and to the noncontrolling interests are presented separately on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. Noncontrolling interests also include amounts related to common and preferred OP Units issued to unrelated third parties in connection with certain property acquisitions. In addition, the Company periodically issues common OP Units and LTIPs to certain employees of the Company under its share-based incentive program. Unit holders generally have the right to redeem their units for Common Shares subject to blackout and other limitations. Common and restricted OP Units are included in the caption Noncontrolling interest within the equity section on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
Variable Interest Entities
The Company consolidates a VIE in which it is considered the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is the entity that has (i) the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could be significant to the VIE. The Company assesses the accounting treatment and determines whether it is the primary beneficiary of a VIE at the time it becomes involved with a VIE and continuously reconsiders that conclusion. In determining whether the Company is the primary beneficiary, it evaluates its control rights as well as economic interests in the entity held either directly or indirectly by the Company. Each entity is assessed on an individual basis to determine the rights provided to each party and whether those rights are protective or participating. For all VIEs, the Company reviews such agreements in order to determine which party has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance.
For those entities evaluated under the voting interest model, the Company consolidates the entity if it has a controlling financial interest. The Company has a controlling financial interest in a voting interest entity (“VOE”) if it owns a majority voting interest in the entity. Investments in entities for which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence over but does not have financial or operating control through its voting interest and entities which are VIEs but where the Company is not the primary beneficiary, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Accordingly, the Company’s share of the earnings (or losses) of these entities are included in consolidated net income or loss.
Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable
The Company accounts for its leases under ASC 842. Pursuant to ASC 842, the Company has made an accounting policy election to not separate the non-lease components from its leases, such as common area maintenance, and has accounted for each of its leases as a single lease component. In addition, the Company has elected to account only for those taxes that it pays on behalf of the tenant as reimbursable costs and will not account for those taxes paid directly by the tenant. Minimum rents from tenants are recognized using the straight-line method over the non-cancelable lease term of the respective leases. Lease termination fees are recognized upon the effective termination of a tenant’s lease when the Company has no further obligations under the lease. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, unbilled rents receivable relating to the straight-lining of rents of $48.1 million and $43.4 million, respectively, are included in Rents Receivable, net on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Certain of these leases also provide for percentage rents based upon the level of sales achieved by the tenant. Percentage rent is recognized in the period when the tenants’ sales breakpoint is met. In addition, leases typically provide for the reimbursement to the Company of real estate taxes, insurance, and other property operating expenses. These reimbursements are recognized as revenue in the period the related expenses are incurred.
The Company assesses the collectability of its accounts receivable related to tenant revenues under ASC 842. The Company estimates the collectability of the accounts receivable related to billed rents, straight-line rents, recoveries from tenants, and other revenue taking into consideration the Company's historical write-off experience, tenant creditworthiness, current economic trends, and remaining lease terms. Rents receivable at December 31, 2022 and 2021 are shown net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $32.1 million and $38.5 million, respectively. Rental income for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 are reported net of adjustments of $0.4 million, $0.1 million, and $46.4 million, respectively, to allowance for doubtful accounts.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation expense for all equity-classified stock-based compensation awards is based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with current accounting guidance for share-based payments. The Company recognizes these compensation costs for only those shares or units expected to vest on a straight-line or graded-vesting basis, as appropriate, over the requisite service period of the award. The Company includes stock-based compensation within general and administrative expense on the consolidated statements of operations.
Income Taxes
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company has made an election to be taxed, and believes it qualifies, as a REIT under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). To maintain REIT status for Federal income tax purposes, the Company is generally required to distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income to its shareholders as well as comply with certain other income, asset and organizational requirements as defined in the Code. Accordingly, the Company is generally not subject to Federal corporate income tax to the extent that it distributes 100% of its REIT taxable income each year.
The Company is permitted to participate in certain activities and still maintain its qualification as a REIT, so long as these activities are conducted in entities that elect to be treated as taxable subsidiaries under the Code. As such, the Company is subject to Federal and state income taxes on the income from these activities.
Although it may qualify for REIT status for federal income tax purposes, the Company is subject to state or local income or franchise taxes in certain jurisdictions in which some of its properties are located. In addition, taxable income from non-REIT activities managed through the Company’s Taxable REIT Subsidiary (“TRS”) is fully subject to federal, state and local income taxes.
The Company accounts for TRS income taxes under the liability method as required by ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes.” Under the liability method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the temporary differences between the GAAP basis and tax basis of the TRS income, assets, and liabilities.
In March 2020, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) temporarily relaxed existing limitations on the use and carryback of net operating losses incurred by our TRSs. Net operating losses generated in taxable years beginning in 2019, 2020 or 2021 can be carried back to the preceding 5 years. In addition, TRSs can fully offset their taxable income for taxable years beginning before 2022 using net operating loss carrybacks and carryforwards and can fully offset their taxable income for taxable years beginning after 2021 using pre-2019 net operating loss carryforwards. Any post-2018 net operating loss carryforwards can be used to offset up to 80% of taxable income after using pre-2019 net operating loss carryforwards. In 2020, the Company carried back $3.1 million of net operating losses, resulting in a refund of $1.0 million.
The Company records net deferred tax assets to the extent it believes it is more likely than not that these assets will be realized. In 2022 and 2021, the Company recorded valuation allowances to reduce deferred tax assets when it determined that an uncertainty existed regarding their realization, which increased the provision for income taxes. In making such determination, the Company considered all available positive and negative evidence, including forecasts of future taxable income, the reversal of other existing temporary differences, available net operating loss carryforwards, tax planning strategies and recent results of operations. Several of these considerations require assumptions and significant judgment about the forecasts of future taxable income and are consistent with the plans and estimates that the Company is utilizing to manage its business. To the extent facts and circumstances change in the future, further adjustments to the valuation allowances may be required.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In January 2021, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2021-01 Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) which modifies ASC 848, which was intended to provide relief related to “contracts and transactions that reference LIBOR or a reference rate that is expected to be discontinued as a result of reference rate reform.” ASU 2021-01 expands the scope of ASC 848 to include all affected derivatives and give reporting entities the ability to apply certain aspects of the contract modification and hedge accounting expedients to derivative contracts affected by the discounting transition. ASU 2021-01 also adds implementation guidance to clarify which optional expedients in ASC 848 may be applied to derivative instruments that do not reference LIBOR or a reference rate that is expected to be discontinued, but that are being modified as a result of the discounting transition. The Company has elected the optional practical expedient under ASU 2020-04 and 2021-01, which allows entities to account for the modification as if the modification was not substantial. As a result, the implementation of this guidance did not have an effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In December 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-06 Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848). The guidance in this update defers the sunset date of Topic 848 from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2024, after which entities will no longer be permitted to apply the relief in Topic 848. The amendments are effective for all entities in scope upon issuance of the ASU. The Company plans to transition all variable rate loans currently indexed to LIBOR to SOFR or another applicable benchmark index based on discussions with its lenders.
Any other recently issued accounting standards or pronouncements not disclosed above have been excluded as they are not relevant to the Company, or they are not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
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2. Real Estate
The Company’s consolidated real estate is comprised of the following for the periods presented (in thousands):
December 31,
December 31,
Land
$
817,802
$
739,641
Buildings and improvements
2,987,594
2,892,051
Tenant improvements
216,899
199,925
Construction in progress
21,027
11,131
Right-of-use assets - finance leases (Note 11)
25,086
25,086
Total
4,068,408
3,867,834
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization
(725,143
)
(648,461
)
Operating real estate, net
3,343,265
3,219,373
Real estate under development
184,602
203,773
Net investments in real estate
$
3,527,867
$
3,423,146
Acquisitions and Foreclosure
During the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company acquired (through purchase, investment, or foreclosure) the following consolidated retail properties and other real estate investments (dollars in thousands):
Property and Location
Percent
Acquired
Date of
Acquisition
Purchase
Price
2022 Acquisitions and Foreclosure
Core
121 Spring Street - New York, NY
100%
Jan 12, 2022
$
39,637
Williamsburg Collection - Brooklyn, NY (a)
(a)
Feb 18, 2022
97,750
8833 Beverly Boulevard - West Hollywood, CA
100%
Mar 2, 2022
24,117
Henderson Avenue Portfolio - Dallas, TX (b)
100%
Apr 18, 2022
85,192
Subtotal Core
246,696
Fund III
640 Broadway - New York, NY (Foreclosure) (c)
100%
Jan 26, 2022
59,207
Subtotal Fund III
59,207
Total 2022 Acquisitions and Foreclosure
$
305,903
2021 Acquisitions
Core
14th Street Portfolio - Washington, DC
100%
Dec 23, 2021
$
26,320
Subtotal Core
26,320
Fund V
Canton Marketplace - Canton, GA
100%
Aug 20, 2021
50,954
Monroe Marketplace - Selinsgrove, PA
100%
Sept 9, 2021
44,796
Monroe Marketplace (Parcel) - Selinsgrove, PA
100%
Nov 12, 2021
1,029
Midstate - East Brunswick, NJ
100%
Dec 14, 2021
71,867
Subtotal Fund V
168,646
Total 2021 Acquisitions
$
194,966
a)The Company invested $2.8 million in its 49.99% equity interest and, through a separate lending subsidiary, provided a $64.1 million first mortgage loan and a $30.9 million mezzanine loan to subsidiaries of the venture (such equity and loans have been eliminated in consolidation). Pursuant to the entity’s operating agreement, the venture partner has a one-time right to put its 50.01% interest in the entity (the "Williamsburg NCI", which is further described in Note 10) to the Company for fair value
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at a future date. Given the preferred rate of return of the Company embedded in its equity interests and the accruing debt senior to the equity, the Company did not attribute any initial redemption value to the Williamsburg NCI and recognized a bargain purchase gain of $1.2 million, which is included in Realized and unrealized holding (losses) gains on investments and other in the consolidated statements of operations.
b)The Henderson Avenue Portfolio comprises 14 operating retail assets, one residential building and two development and redevelopment sites. One of the development sites was sold in October 2022.
c)The entity was previously accounted for as an equity method investment until an affiliate of Fund III acquired the venture partner's interest in a foreclosure action. Fund III now indirectly owns 100% of the entity and consolidates it (Note 4).
For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company capitalized $1.2 million and $3.6 million of acquisition costs in connection with the 2022 Acquisitions and Foreclosure and the 2021 Acquisitions, respectively. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company expensed $2.0 million of acquisition costs (including a $1.5 million acquisition fee paid to an affiliate of a joint venture partner). Acquisition costs that were expensed are included in General and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company assumed a $36.0 million mortgage with the consolidation of 640 Broadway and during the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company assumed a $31.8 million mortgage with the acquisition of Canton Marketplace (Note 7).
Purchase Price Allocations
The purchase prices for the 2022 Acquisitions and Foreclosure and 2021 Acquisitions were allocated to the acquired assets and assumed liabilities based on their estimated relative fair values at the dates of acquisition. The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price of properties acquired during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,
Net Assets Acquired
Land
$
119,898
$
37,290
Buildings and improvements
168,862
134,065
Acquisition-related intangible assets (Note 6)
29,016
39,953
Accounts receivable, prepaids and other assets
4,077
-
Accounts payable and other liabilities
(661
)
-
Acquisition-related intangible liabilities (Note 6)
(14,126
)
(16,342
)
Net assets acquired
$
307,066
$
194,966
Consideration
Cash
$
242,633
$
161,846
Carrying value of note receivable exchanged in foreclosure (Note 3)
5,416
-
Existing interest in previously unconsolidated investment (Note 4)
17,822
-
Debt assumed
35,970
31,801
Liabilities assumed
4,062
1,319
Total consideration
305,903
194,966
Gain on bargain purchase
1,163
-
$
307,066
$
194,966
The Company determines the fair value of the individual components of income producing real estate asset acquisitions primarily through calculating the "as-if vacant" value of a building, using an income approach, which relies significantly upon internally determined assumptions. The Company has determined that these estimates primarily rely on Level 3 inputs, which are unobservable inputs based on our own assumptions. The most significant assumptions used in calculating the "as-if vacant" value for acquisition activity during 2022 and 2021, respectively, are as follows:
Low
High
Low
High
Exit Capitalization Rate
4.25
%
7.25
%
6.50
%
7.75
%
Annual net rental rate per square foot on acquired buildings
$
20.00
$
825.00
$
10.00
$
85.00
Annual net rental rate per square foot on acquired ground lease
$
-
$
-
$
3.65
$
95.00
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The estimate of the portion of the "as-if vacant" value that is allocated to the land underlying the acquired real estate relies on Level 3 inputs and is primarily determined by reference to recent comparable transactions.
Dispositions
During the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company disposed of the following consolidated properties and other real estate investments (in thousands):
Property and Location
Owner
Date Sold
Sale Price
Gain (Loss)
on Sale
2022 Dispositions
NE Grocer Portfolio (Selected Assets) - Pennsylvania
Fund IV
Jan 26, 2022 Mar 4, 2022
$
45,350
$
13,784
New Towne (Parcel) - Canton, MI
Fund V
Feb 1, 2022
2,231
1,776
Cortlandt Crossing - Westchester County, NY
Fund III
Feb 9, 2022
65,533
13,255
Lincoln Place - Fairview Heights, IL
Fund IV
May 25, 2022
40,670
12,216
Wake Forest Crossing - Wake Forest, NC
Fund IV
Aug 24, 2022
38,919
8,885
Henderson Avenue (Parcel) - Dallas, TX
Core
Oct 7, 2022
3,050
(194
)
330-340 River Street - Cambridge, MA
Core
Dec 13, 2022
26,400
7,439
Total 2022 Dispositions
$
222,153
$
57,161
2021 Dispositions
60 Orange St - Bloomfield, NJ
Core
Jan 29, 2021
$
16,400
$
4,612
654 Broadway - New York, NY
Fund III
May 19, 2021
10,000
NE Grocer Portfolio (Selected Assets) - ME
Fund IV
Jun 18, 2021
39,925
5,064
Total 2021 Dispositions (a)
$
66,325
$
9,787
a)Does not include the gain on lease termination of $0.7 million related to the Fund IV lease at 110 University Place (Note 11).
The aggregate rental revenue, expenses and pre-tax income reported within continuing operations for the aforementioned consolidated properties that were sold as well as the lease that was terminated (Note 11) during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 were as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
Revenues
$
6,598
$
22,002
$
27,514
Expenses
(5,205
)
(19,661
)
(24,945
)
Gain on disposition of properties
57,161
10,521
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(39,117
)
(5,893
)
(1,627
)
Net income attributable to Acadia
$
19,437
$
6,969
$
1,625
Properties Held for Sale
At December 31, 2022, the Company had one property under contract for sale with assets totaling $11.1 million, which was probable of disposition. This property was classified as "held for sale" on the Company's consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2022.
Real Estate Under Development and Construction in Progress
Real estate under development represents the Company’s consolidated properties that have not yet been placed into service while undergoing substantial development or construction.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Development activity for the Company’s consolidated properties comprised the following during the periods presented (dollars in thousands):
January 1, 2022
Year Ended December 31, 2022
December 31, 2022
Number of
Properties
Carrying
Value
Transfers In
Capitalized
Costs
Transfers Out
Number of
Properties
Carrying
Value
Core
-
$
42,517
$
9,610
$
2,690
$
-
$
54,817
Fund II (a)
-
35,125
-
1,556
-
34,072
Fund III
24,296
-
1,502
-
25,798
Fund IV (b)
101,835
-
32,135
69,915
Total
$
203,773
$
9,610
$
4,910
$
33,691
$
184,602
a)Transfers out include $1.6 million related to a portion of one Fund II property that was transferred out of development.
b)Transfers out include $13.4 million related to a portion of one Fund IV property that was transferred out of development and an impairment charge totaling $18.7 million on one Fund IV development property (Note 8).
January 1, 2021
Year Ended December 31, 2021
December 31, 2021
Number of
Properties
Carrying
Value
Transfers In
Capitalized
Costs
Transfers Out
Number of
Properties
Carrying
Value
Core
-
$
63,875
$
-
$
1,855
$
23,213
-
$
42,517
Fund II
-
74,657
-
3,921
43,453
-
35,125
Fund III
23,104
-
1,192
-
24,296
Fund IV (a)
85,565
29,758
2,026
15,514
101,835
Total
$
247,201
$
29,758
$
8,994
$
82,180
$
203,773
a)Transfers in include $29.8 million related to the remaining portion of one Fund IV property that was placed in development.
The number of properties in the tables above refers to projects comprising the entire property under development; however, certain projects represent a portion of a property. At December 31, 2022, consolidated development projects included: portions of the Henderson Portfolio, City Center, 555 9th Street, 651-671 West Diversey, Route 6 Mall and Mad River for the Core Portfolio, portions of City Point Phase I and II at Fund II, Broad Hollow Commons at Fund III, and a portion of 717 N. Michigan Avenue at Fund IV. In addition, at December 31, 2022, the Company had one Core unconsolidated development project, 1238 Wisconsin Avenue.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company:
•placed a portion of one Fund IV property, 717 N. Michigan Avenue, into service in the first quarter;
•place a portion of one Fund II property, City Point, into service in the fourth quarter; and
•placed two Core properties in the Henderson Portfolio into development in the second quarter.
At December 31, 2021, consolidated development projects included: portions of City Center, 555 9th Street, Route 6 Mall and Mad River for Core, portions of City Point Phase I and II at Fund II, Broad Hollow Commons at Fund III and 717 N. Michigan Avenue at Fund IV. In addition, at December 31, 2021, the Company had one Core unconsolidated development project, 1238 Wisconsin Avenue. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company:
•placed portions of one Core project, City Center, into service in the first and second quarters of 2021;
•disposed of building improvements related to one Fund IV project, 110 University Place, in connection with a lease termination in the second quarter of 2021 (Note 11);
•placed the remaining portion of one Fund IV property, 717 N. Michigan Avenue, into development in the fourth quarter of 2021; and
•placed a portion of Fund II’s City Point Phase III into service in the fourth quarter of 2021.
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Construction in progress pertains to construction activity at the Company’s operating properties that are in service and continue to operate during the construction period.
3. Notes Receivable, Net
The Company’s notes receivable, net are generally collateralized either by the underlying properties or the borrowers’ ownership interests in the entities that own the properties, and were as follows (dollars in thousands):
December 31,
December 31,
December 31, 2022
Description
Number
Maturity Date
Interest Rate
Core Portfolio (a)
$
124,801
$
154,332
Apr 2020 - Dec 2027
4.65% - 9.00%
Fund III
-
5,306
-
-
-
Total notes receivable
124,801
159,638
Allowance for credit loss
(898
)
(5,752
)
Notes receivable, net
$
123,903
$
153,886
(a)Includes one note receivable from an OP Unit holder, with a balance of $6.0 million at December 31, 2022 and 2021.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company:
•through Fund III obtained the remaining venture partner's interest in an entity that held a property, which was collateral for a note with a balance of $5.3 million, accrued interest of $4.7 million, less credit loss reserve of $4.6 million (exclusive of default interest and other amounts due on the loan that have not been recognized), via a foreclosure auction in January 2022. The entity was previously accounted for as an equity method investment until Fund III acquired the venture partner's interest in a foreclosure auction. Fund III now owns 100% of the entity and consolidates it (Note 4);
•originated a new loan to other Fund II investors of $65.9 million in the third quarter, which is presented in redeemable noncontrolling interest on the Company's consolidated balance sheets (Note 10);
•funded $7.5 million of a $12.8 million construction loan commitment to an unconsolidated venture, which is presented in investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates, net of an allowance for credit loss (Note 4). The loan has a stated interest rate of Prime + 1.00%, matures on December 28, 2023 and is collateralized by the venture members' interest in an entity that holds the 1238 Wisconsin development property;
•Fund V made a bridge loan to an unconsolidated venture for $52.0 million during the first quarter, which was repaid during the second quarter. Additionally, Fund V made a bridge loan to an unconsolidated venture for $31.7 million during the third quarter, which is presented in investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates, net of an allowance for credit loss (Note 4). The loan has a stated interest rate of 8.0%, matures on February 6, 2023 and is collateralized by the Shoppes at South Hills property. The bridge loan was refinanced with third-party mortgage debt in February 2023 (Note 17) ;
•received full payment on a $16.0 million Core Portfolio loan during the second quarter, and full payment on a $13.5 million Core Portfolio loan and partial payment of $5.7 million of accrued interest on a Core Portfolio loan during the third quarter;
•extended the maturity date of one Core note receivable of $54.0 million from January 13, 2023 to January 9, 2024; and
•decreased its allowance for credit loss by $4.9 million, of which approximately $4.6 million was attributable to the aforementioned Fund III foreclosure.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company:
•originated a new Core Portfolio note for $16.0 million with a stated interest rate of 9% and a maturity date of October 20, 2022 collateralized by a single tenant property in Silver Spring, Maryland on April 20, 2021;
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•exchanged 21,109 OP Units in settlement of a note receivable in the amount of $0.5 million on July 12, 2021 (Note 10);
•originated a new Core Portfolio note for $43.0 million, of which $42.0 million was funded, with three tranches with stated interest rates ranging from 5% to 12% and a maturity date of September 17, 2024 collateralized by a retail condominium in Soho, New York on September 17, 2021;
•extended the maturity date of one Core note receivable of $13.5 million from October 28, 2021 to June 1, 2022; and
•recorded an increase in its allowance for credit loss of approximately $4.5 million primarily attributable to the Fund III note that matured in July 2020.
Default
One Core Portfolio note aggregating $21.6 million including accrued interest (exclusive of default interest and other amounts due on the loan that have not been recognized) was in default at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. On April 1, 2020, the loan matured and was not repaid. The Company expects to take appropriate actions to recover the amounts due under the loan and has issued a reservation of rights letter to the borrowers and guarantor, reserving all of its rights and remedies under the applicable loan documents and otherwise. The Company has determined that the collateral for this loan is sufficient to cover the loan’s carrying value at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
Allowance for Credit Losses
The Company monitors the credit quality of its notes receivable on an ongoing basis and considers indicators of credit quality such as loan payment activity, the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, the seniority of the Company’s loan in relation to other debt secured by the collateral and the prospects of the borrower.
Earnings from these notes and mortgages receivable are reported within the Company’s Structured Financing segment (Note 12). Interest receivable is included in Other assets (Note 5).
The Company’s estimated allowance for credit losses related to its Structured Financing segment has been computed for its amortized cost basis in the portfolio, including accrued interest (Note 5), factoring historical loss experience in the United States for similar loans, as adjusted for current conditions, as well as the Company’s expectations related to future economic conditions. Due to the lack of comparability across the Structured Financing portfolio, each loan was evaluated separately. As a result, there were three non-collateral-dependent loans with a total amortized cost of $112.9 million, inclusive of accrued interest of $11.9 million, for which an allowance for credit losses has been recorded aggregating $0.9 million at December 31, 2022. For two loans in this portfolio, aggregating $27.9 million, inclusive of accrued interest of $4.1 million at December 31, 2022, the Company has elected to apply a practical expedient in accordance with ASC 326 and did not establish an allowance for credit losses because (i) these loans are collateral-dependent loans, which due to their settlement terms are not expected to be settled in cash but rather by the Company’s possession of the real estate collateral; and (ii) at December 31, 2022, the Company determined that the estimated fair value of the collateral at the expected realization date for these loans was sufficient to cover the carrying value of its investments in these notes receivable. Impairment charges may be required if and when such amounts are estimated to be nonrecoverable upon a realization event, which is generally at the time a loan is repaid, or in the case of foreclosure, when the underlying asset is sold; however, non-recoverability may also be concluded if it is reasonably certain that all amounts due will not be collected.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
4. Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Affiliates
The Company accounts for its investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates primarily under the equity method of accounting as it has the ability to exercise significant influence but does not have financial or operating control over the investment, which is maintained by each of the unaffiliated partners who co-invest with the Company. The Company’s investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates consist of the following (dollars in thousands):
Ownership Interest
December 31,
December 31,
Portfolio
Property
December 31, 2022
Core:
840 N. Michigan Avenue (a,h)
88.43%
$
-
$
51,513
Renaissance Portfolio
20%
28,755
28,466
Gotham Plaza
49%
30,112
29,187
Georgetown Portfolio (b)
50%
4,048
4,089
1238 Wisconsin Avenue (b, c)
80%
14,502
5,895
77,417
119,150
Mervyns II:
KLA/ABS (d)
36.7%
85,403
124,316
Fund III:
Self Storage Management (b)
0%
-
640 Broadway (e)
100%
-
17,825
-
18,032
Fund IV:
Fund IV Other Portfolio
98.57%
7,914
12,675
650 Bald Hill Road
90%
10,203
11,677
Paramus Plaza
50%
1,975
19,053
26,327
Fund V:
Family Center at Riverdale (a)
89.42%
4,995
12,449
Tri-City Plaza
90%
8,422
6,827
Frederick County Acquisitions
90%
12,240
10,748
Wood Ridge Plaza
90%
12,751
-
La Frontera Village
90%
20,803
-
Shoppes at South Hills (f)
90%
44,677
-
Mohawk Commons
90%
-
104,663
30,024
Various:
Due from (to) Related Parties
Other (g)
4,315
3,811
Investments in and advances to
unconsolidated affiliates
$
291,156
$
322,326
Core:
Crossroads (h)
49%
$
8,832
$
9,939
840 N. Michigan Avenue (a, h)
88.43%
$
1,673
-
Distributions in excess of income from,
and investments in, unconsolidated affiliates
$
10,505
$
9,939
a)Represents a tenancy-in-common interest.
b)Represents a VIE for which the Company is not the primary beneficiary (Note 16).
c)Includes a $12.8 million construction commitment from the Company to the venture that holds its investment in 1238 Wisconsin. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021 the note receivable from a related party had a balance of $7.5 million, net of CECL allowance of $0.1 million, and zero, respectively. The loan is collateralized by the venture members' equity interest, bears interest at Prime + 1.0% subject to a 4.5% floor, and matures on December 28, 2023. Interest is recognized over the life of the loan.
d)Mervyns II has retained an effective indirect ownership of approximately 4.1 million shares (approximately 1% interest) through its Investment in Albertsons Companies Inc. ("Albertsons"), which is accounted for at fair value (Note 8). On October 13, 2022, Albertsons entered into a merger agreement with Kroger, that is expected to close in 2024. As part of the transaction, Albertsons announced it will pay a $6.85 per common share Special Dividend (the “Special Dividend”) payable on November 7, 2022,
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
to stockholders of record as of October 24, 2022, which Albertsons was prohibited from paying under a temporary restraining order until January 2023 (Note 17). In addition, the entity that holds the shares of Albertsons extended the expiration of lockup through May 2023.
e)In January 2022, the Company, through an affiliate of Fund III, foreclosed on partner's interest and now owns 100% and consolidates the entity (Note 2).
f)Includes a $31.7 million bridge loan from the Company to the venture that holds the property in its investment in Shoppes at South Hills. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021 the note receivable from a related party had a balance of $31.7 million, net of CECL allowance of $0.2 million, and zero, respectively. The loan bears interest at 8.0% and matures on February 6, 2023. Interest is recognized over the life of the loan. The loan was refinanced with a third-party lender in February 2023 (Note 17).
g)Includes cost-method investments in Storage Post, Fifth Wall, and other investments.
h)Distributions have exceeded the Company’s investment; however, the Company recognizes a liability balance as it may elect to contribute capital to the entity.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company:
•through Fund V, acquired a 90% interest in a venture for $15.9 million, which acquired Shoppes at South Hills, a shopping center located in Poughkeepsie, New York for $47.6 million. In addition, Fund V made a bridge loan to the entity for $31.7 million during the third quarter (Note 3);
•recorded an impairment charge of $50.8 million related to its 840 N. Michigan Avenue investment during the third quarter, which is included in Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates in the consolidated statements of operations, reflecting management’s estimate of fair value at that date;
•through Fund V, acquired a 90% interest in a venture for $26.5 million, which acquired La Frontera Village, a shopping center located in Round Rock, Texas for $81.4 million. In addition, Fund V made a bridge loan to the entity for $52.0 million during the first quarter, which was repaid during the second quarter. On June 10, 2022, the venture entered into a $57.0 million mortgage loan, of which $55.5 million was funded at closing;
•through Fund V, acquired a 90% interest in a venture for $15.3 million, which acquired Wood Ridge Plaza, a shopping center located in Houston, Texas for $49.3 million during the first quarter. In addition, on March 21, 2022 the Wood Ridge Plaza venture entered into a $36.6 million mortgage loan, of which $32.3 million was funded at closing;
•through an affiliate of Fund III, foreclosed on the remaining 37% interest in 640 Broadway during the first quarter. Accordingly, the Company now consolidates this property (Note 2);
•through Fund III, sold its investment in Self Storage Management for $6.0 million and recognized its proportionate gain of $1.5 million during the first quarter, which is included in Realized and unrealized holding (losses) gains on investments and other in the consolidated statements of operations;
•through Fund IV, sold its investment in Promenade at Manassas for $46.0 million and repaid $27.3 million of the related mortgage. Fund IV recognized a gain of $12.8 million, of which the Company's share was $3.0 million during the fourth quarter;
•through Fund V, acquired a 90% interest in a venture that acquired Mohawk Commons, a shopping center located in Schenectady, New York in January 2023 (Note 17);
•funded $0.2 million of its capital commitment to its Fifth Wall investment during the second and third quarter. Funded $7.5 million of its construction commitment to the venture that holds 1238 Wisconsin (Note 3); and
•received cash dividends totaling $1.9 million at Mervyns II related to distributions from its Investment in Albertsons and recorded a net unrealized holding loss of $38.9 million reflecting the change in fair value of its Investment in Albertsons (Note 8). Received a special cash dividend in January 2023 totaling $28.2 million at Mervyns II from its Investment in Albertsons (Note 17).
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company:
•received dividends of $1.7 million at Mervyns II related to distributions from its Investment in Albertsons and recorded a net unrealized holding gain of $51.9 million reflecting the change in fair value of its Investment in Albertsons;
•on January 4, 2021, Fund V sold two land parcels at its unconsolidated Family Center at Riverdale property for a total of $10.5 million, repaid $7.9 million of the related mortgage and the venture recognized a gain of $3.2 million, of which the Company's share was $0.6 million;
•called capital for its Crossroads investment of $7.5 million, of which the venture partner's share was $5.4 million; and
•made a capital contribution to its Fifth Wall investment in the amount of $1.9 million.
Fees from Unconsolidated Affiliates
The Company earned property management, construction, development, legal and leasing fees from its investments in unconsolidated partnerships totaling $0.4 million and $0.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively, which is included in other revenues in the consolidated statements of operations.
In addition, the Company paid certain unaffiliated partners of its joint ventures, $1.6 million and $1.4 million and $2.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively, for leasing commissions, development, management, construction, and overhead fees.
Summarized Financial Information of Unconsolidated Affiliates
The following combined and condensed Balance Sheets and Statements of operations, in each period, summarize the financial information of the Company’s investments in unconsolidated affiliates that were held as of December 31, 2022, and accordingly exclude the results of any investments disposed of or consolidated prior to that date (in thousands):
December 31,
December 31,
Combined and Condensed Balance Sheets
Assets:
Rental property, net
$
650,997
$
631,661
Real estate under development
17,359
8,112
Other assets
127,070
78,300
Total assets
$
795,426
$
718,073
Liabilities and partners’ equity:
Mortgage notes payable
$
609,923
$
571,461
Other liabilities
96,532
69,166
Partners’ equity
88,971
77,446
Total liabilities and partners’ equity
$
795,426
$
718,073
Company's share of accumulated equity
$
131,878
$
113,285
Basis differential
52,813
66,031
Deferred fees, net of portion related to the Company's interest
5,937
4,071
Amounts receivable/payable by the Company
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates, net of Company's
share of distributions in excess of income from and investments in
unconsolidated affiliates
190,933
184,053
Investments carried at fair value or cost
89,718
128,334
Company's share of distributions in excess of income from and
investments in unconsolidated affiliates
10,505
9,939
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates
$
291,156
$
322,326
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Year Ended December 31,
Combined and Condensed Statements of Operations
Total revenues
$
96,080
$
80,823
$
78,054
Operating and other expenses
(29,858
)
(28,572
)
(28,718
)
Interest expense
(26,807
)
(21,228
)
(22,651
)
Depreciation and amortization
(34,596
)
(30,518
)
(30,917
)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
(7
)
(35
)
-
Impairment of Investment (a)
(57,423
)
-
-
Gain on disposition of properties (b)
12,983
3,206
-
Net (loss) income attributable to unconsolidated affiliates
$
(39,628
)
$
3,676
$
(4,232
)
Company’s share of equity in net (loss) income of unconsolidated affiliates
$
(31,907
)
$
6,023
$
(2,503
)
Income attributable to unconsolidated affiliates recently sold or consolidated
-
-
$
1,280
Basis differential amortization
(1,000
)
(693
)
(1,834
)
Company’s equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
$
(32,907
)
$
5,330
$
(3,057
)
a)Represents the impairment charge related to 840 N. Michigan Avenue for the year ended December 31, 2022.
b)Represents the gain on the sale of Promenade at Manassas on October 13, 2022, and two land parcels by the Family Center at Riverdale on January 4, 2021.
5. Other Assets, Net and Accou nts Payable and Other Liabilities
Other assets, net and accounts payable and other liabilities are comprised of the following for the periods presented:
December 31,
December 31,
(in thousands)
Other Assets, Net:
Lease intangibles, net (Note 6)
$
102,374
$
108,918
Derivative financial instruments (Note 8)
54,902
Deferred charges, net (a)
28,478
28,438
Accrued interest receivable (Note 3)
18,082
21,148
Prepaid expenses
15,872
17,230
Due from seller
3,036
3,364
Income taxes receivable
1,876
2,279
Deposits
1,624
1,647
Corporate assets, net
1,287
1,648
Other receivables
2,060
1,830
$
229,591
$
186,509
(a) Deferred Charges, Net:
Deferred leasing and other costs
$
63,920
$
58,281
Deferred financing costs related to line of credit
9,494
9,953
73,414
68,234
Accumulated amortization
(44,936
)
(39,796
)
Deferred charges, net
$
28,478
$
28,438
Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities:
Lease intangibles, net (Note 6)
$
78,416
$
76,778
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
59,922
56,580
Deferred income
34,503
38,373
Tenant security deposits, escrow and other
16,582
13,045
Lease liability - finance leases, net (Note 11)
7,022
6,612
Derivative financial instruments (Note 8)
45,027
$
196,491
$
236,415
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
6. Lease Intangibles
Upon acquisitions of real estate (Note 2), the Company assesses the relative fair value of acquired assets (including land, buildings, and improvements, and identified intangibles such as above- and below-market leases, including below-market options and acquired in-place leases) and assumed liabilities. The lease intangibles are amortized over the remaining terms of the respective leases, including option periods where applicable.
Intangible assets and liabilities are included in Other assets and Accounts payable and other liabilities (Note 5) on the consolidated balance sheets and summarized as follows (in thousands):
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
Gross Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Carrying
Amount
Gross Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Carrying
Amount
Amortizable Intangible Assets
In-place lease intangible assets
$
301,556
$
(205,951
)
$
95,605
$
290,819
$
(189,981
)
$
100,838
Above-market rent
24,064
(17,295
)
6,769
24,191
(16,111
)
8,080
$
325,620
$
(223,246
)
$
102,374
$
315,010
$
(206,092
)
$
108,918
Amortizable Intangible Liabilities
Below-market rent
$
(176,253
)
$
98,182
$
(78,071
)
$
(171,245
)
$
94,871
$
(76,374
)
Above-market ground lease
(671
)
(345
)
(671
)
(404
)
$
(176,924
)
$
98,508
$
(78,416
)
$
(171,916
)
$
95,138
$
(76,778
)
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company:
•acquired in-place lease intangible assets of $28.2 million, above-market rents of $0.8 million, and below-market rents of $14.1 million with weighted-average useful lives of 6.4, 6.9, and 11.4 years, respectively (Note 2);
•derecognized in-place lease intangible assets of $1.5 million and below-market rent of $2.1 million, of which the Company's share was $0.5 million and $0.5 million, respectively, related to disposed properties (Note 2); and
•recorded accelerated amortization related to in-place lease intangible assets of $0.2 million and below-market rents of $5.5 million, of which the Company's share was $0.1 million and $5.4 million, respectively, related to notification of tenant non-renewals and early tenant lease terminations.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company:
•acquired in-place lease intangible assets of $34.7 million, above-market rents of $5.3 million, and below-market rents of $16.3 million with weighted-average useful lives of 5.8, 5.4, and 27.7 years, respectively (Note 2);
•derecognized in-place lease intangible assets of $2.2 million and below-market rent of $4.4 million, of which the Company's share was $1.7 million and $3.0 million, respectively, related to disposed properties (Note 2); and
•recorded accelerated amortization related to in-place lease intangible assets of $1.6 million and below-market rents of $3.6 million, of which the Company's share was $1.1 million and $3.1 million, respectively, related to notification of tenant non-renewals and early tenant lease terminations.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Amortization of in-place lease intangible assets is recorded in depreciation and amortization expense and amortization of above-market rent and below-market rent is recorded as a reduction to and increase to rental income, respectively, in the consolidated statements of operations. Amortization of above-market ground leases are recorded as a reduction to rent expense in the consolidated statements of operations.
The scheduled amortization of acquired lease intangible assets and assumed liabilities as of December 31, 2022 is as follows (in thousands):
Years Ending December 31,
Net Increase in
Lease Revenues
Increase to
Amortization
Reduction of
Rent Expense
Net (Expense) Income
$
5,768
$
(25,125
)
$
$
(19,299
)
5,607
(18,056
)
(12,391
)
5,177
(13,075
)
(7,840
)
4,901
(10,674
)
(5,715
)
4,737
(8,474
)
(3,679
)
Thereafter
45,112
(20,201
)
24,966
Total
$
71,302
$
(95,605
)
$
$
(23,958
)
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
7. Debt
A summary of the Company’s consolidated indebtedness is as follows (dollars in thousands):
Interest Rate at
Carrying Value at
December 31,
December 31,
Maturity Date at
December 31,
December 31,
December 31, 2022
Mortgages Payable
Core Fixed Rate
3.88%-5.89%
3.88%-5.89%
Feb 2024 - Apr 2035
$
143,838
$
145,464
Core Variable Rate - Swapped (a)
4.54%
3.41%-4.54%
Nov 2028
50,000
72,957
Total Core Mortgages Payable
193,838
218,421
Fund II Variable Rate
SOFR+2.61%
LIBOR+2.75% - PRIME+2.00%
Aug 2025
83,655
255,978
Fund II Variable Rate - Swapped (a)
5.85%
Aug 2025
50,000
-
Total Fund II Mortgages Payable
133,655
255,978
Fund III Variable Rate
SOFR+3.35%
LIBOR+2.75%
Jul 2023
35,970
34,728
Fund IV Fixed Rate
4.50%
4.50%
Oct 2025
1,120
1,120
Fund IV Variable Rate
LIBOR+2.25%-LIBOR+3.65%
LIBOR+1.60%-LIBOR+3.65%
Apr 2023 - Jun 2026
145,110
221,832
Fund IV Variable Rate - Swapped (a)
3.48%-4.61%
-
23,316
Total Fund IV Mortgages and Other Notes Payable
146,230
246,268
Fund V Fixed Rate
3.35%
3.35%
May 2023
31,801
31,801
Fund V Variable Rate
LIBOR + 1.85% - SOFR + 2.76%
LIBOR + 1.85% - SOFR + 2.76%
Jun 2023 - Nov 2026
36,409
58,878
Fund V Variable Rate - Swapped (a)
2.93%-5.11%
2.43%-4.78%
Jan 2023 - Apr 2025
358,014
297,731
Total Fund V Mortgages Payable
426,224
388,410
Net unamortized debt issuance costs
(7,621
)
(3,958
)
Unamortized premium
Total Mortgages Payable
$
928,639
$
1,140,293
Unsecured Notes Payable
Core Variable Rate Unsecured
Term Loans - Swapped (a)
3.74%-5.11%
3.65%-5.32%
Jun 2026 - Jul 2029
$
650,000
$
400,000
Fund II Unsecured Notes Payable
LIBOR+2.25%
-
40,000
Fund IV Subscription Facility
SOFR+2.01%
-
5,000
Fund V Subscription Facility
SOFR+1.86%
LIBOR+1.90%
May 2023
51,210
118,028
Net unamortized debt issuance costs
(5,076
)
(3,988
)
Total Unsecured Notes Payable
$
696,134
$
559,040
Unsecured Line of Credit
Core Unsecured Line of Credit - Variable Rate
SOFR+1.50%
LIBOR + 1.40%
Jun 2025
$
12,287
$
46,491
Core Unsecured Line of Credit -Swapped (a)
3.74%-5.11%
3.65%-5.32%
Jun 2025
156,000
66,414
Total Unsecured Line of Credit
$
168,287
$
112,905
Total Debt - Fixed Rate (b)
$
1,440,773
$
1,038,803
Total Debt - Variable Rate (c)
364,641
780,935
Total Debt
1,805,414
1,819,738
Net unamortized debt issuance costs
(12,697
)
(7,946
)
Unamortized premium
Total Indebtedness
$
1,793,060
$
1,812,238
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
a)At December 31, 2022, the stated rates ranged from 4.54% for Core variable-rate debt; SOFR + 2.61% for Fund II variable-rate debt; SOFR + 3.35% for Fund III variable-rate debt; LIBOR + 2.25% to LIBOR + 3.65% for Fund IV variable-rate debt; LIBOR + 1.85% to SOFR + 2.76% for Fund V variable-rate debt; 3.74%-5.11% for Core variable-rate unsecured term loans; and SOFR + 1.50% for Core variable-rate unsecured lines of credit.
b)Includes $1,264.0 million and $860.4 million, respectively, of variable-rate debt that has been fixed with interest rate swap agreements as of the periods presented. Fixed-rate debt at December 31, 2022 and 2021 includes $12.3 million and $0.0 million, respectively of Core swaps that may be used to hedge debt instruments of the Funds.
c)Includes $103.8 million and $110.5 million, respectively, of variable-rate debt that is subject to interest cap agreements as of the periods presented.
Credit Facilities
The Operating Partnership has a $700.0 million senior unsecured credit facility, as amended (the “Credit Facility”), with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent, comprised of a $300.0 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”) which bears interest at a floating rate based on SOFR with margins based on leverage or credit rating, and a $400.0 million senior unsecured term loan (the “Term Loan”) which bears interest at a floating rate based on SOFR with margins based on leverage or credit rating. Currently, the Revolver bears interest at SOFR + 1.50% and the Term Loan bears interest at SOFR + 1.65%. The Revolver matures on June 29, 2025, subject to two six-month extension options, and the Term Loan matures on June 29, 2026. The Credit Facility provides for an accordion feature, which allows for one or more increases in the revolving credit facility or term loan facility, for a maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed $900.0 million. The Credit Facility is guaranteed by the Company and certain subsidiaries of the Company.
On April 6, 2022, the Operating Partnership entered into a $175.0 million term loan facility (the “$175.0 Million Term Loan”), with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent, which bears interest at a floating rate based on SOFR with margins based on leverage or credit rating, and which matures on April 6, 2027. The proceeds of the $175.0 million term loan were used to pay down the Revolver. Currently the $175.0 million term loan bears interest at SOFR + 1.60%. The $175.0 million term loan is guaranteed by the Company and certain subsidiaries of the Company.
On July 29, 2022, the Operating Partnership entered into the $75.0 million term loan (the “$75.0 Million Term Loan”), with TD Bank, N.A. as administrative agent, which bears interest at a floating rate based on SOFR with margins based on leverage or credit rating and which matures on July 29, 2029. Currently the $75.0 million term loan bears interest at SOFR + 2.05%. The proceeds of the $75.0 million term loan were used to pay down the Revolver. The $75.0 million term loan is guaranteed by the Company and certain subsidiaries of the Company.
The Company has entered into various swap agreements to effectively fix its interest costs on a portion of its Revolver and term loans, as described above, at December 31, 2022 (Note 8).
Mortgages and Other Notes Payable
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company (amounts represent balances at the time of transactions):
•entered into a new Fund mortgage in the amount of $42.4 million in the second quarter;
•modified and extended ten Fund mortgages, four of which were extended during the first quarter totaling $99.0 million (excluding principal reductions of $1.1 million), two of which were extended during the second quarter totaling $62.2 million, one of which was extended during the third quarter totaling $36.0 million, and three of which were extended during the fourth quarter totaling $83.4 million (excluding principal reductions and interest reserve of $3.5 million and $4.2 million, respectively);
•modified the Fund IV bridge loan with an outstanding balance of $42.2 million (excluding principal reductions of $8.6 million) and changed the rate to SOFR plus 2.56% and extended the term by two-months in the second quarter; During the third quarter, the Company modified the facility and extended the maturity date to December 29, 2023.
•refinanced a Core loan in the third quarter with an outstanding balance of $25.4 million with a new loan of $26.0 million at an interest rate of 4.0% maturing July 10, 2027;
•refinanced Fund II mortgage debt and unsecured note collateralized by the real estate assets of City Point Phase II in the third quarter with an aggregate outstanding balance of $257.9 million and $40.0 million, respectively, ("City Point debt"), with a single $198.0 million mortgage loan, with initial proceeds of approximately $132.3 million and a loan from the Company to other Fund II Investors (Note 10). The mortgage has a three-year initial term and bears interest at SOFR + 2.61%. The mortgage is collateralized by the real estate assets of City Point, of which $50.0 million is guaranteed by the Operating Partnership;
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
•repaid one Core mortgage of $12.3 million during the first quarter and repaid three Fund mortgages in the aggregate amount of $57.8 million in connection with the sale of properties during the first quarter (Note 2); repaid one Fund mortgage during the second quarter in the amount of $22.7 million; repaid two Fund mortgages during the third quarter in the aggregate amount of $29.5 million in connection with the sale of a property during the third quarter; repaid one Core mortgage of $10.3 million in connection with the sale of a property in the fourth quarter; and
•made principal payments of $7.5 million and repaid $17.0 million on the Fund IV secured bridge facility.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company (amounts represent balances at the time of transactions):
•assumed a $31.8 million mortgage upon the acquisition of Canton Marketplace (Note 2) with an interest rate of 3.35% and a maturity date of May 1, 2023; Entered into a $29.2 million mortgage collateralized by Monroe Marketplace (Note 2) with an interest rate of SOFR plus 2.76% and a maturity date of November 12, 2026;
•extended 11 Fund mortgages, two of which were extended during the first quarter totaling $37.7 million (after principal reductions of $1.7 million), five of which were extended during the second quarter totaling $125.7 million (after principal reductions of $6.5 million), two of which were extended during the third quarter totaling $53.1 million (after principal reductions of $10.2 million), and two of which were extended during the fourth quarter totaling $14.8 million (after principal reductions of $3.0 million);
•modified the terms of the Fund IV Bridge facility during the fourth quarter reflecting an extension of maturity to June 30, 2022 which had an outstanding balance of $64.2 million prior to modification. The facility had an outstanding balance of $59.2 million and $79.2 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, reflecting repayments during 2021. In addition, during the first quarter of 2021, the interest rate was changed from LIBOR + 2.00% to LIBOR + 2.50% with a floor of 0.25%;
•refinanced a Fund II loan for $18.5 million with a new loan of $16.8 million at an interest rate of LIBOR + 2.75% maturing August 11, 2022;
•entered into a swap agreement during the first quarter with a notional value of $16.7 million, for its New Towne Plaza mortgage replacing the existing swap which expired. In addition, the Company terminated two forward-starting interest rate swaps resulting in cash proceeds of approximately $3.4 million during the first quarter (Note 8);
•repaid one Core mortgage of $6.7 million in connection with the sale of 60 Orange Street during the first quarter and four Fund mortgages in the aggregate amount of $23.5 million in connection with the sale of the properties during the second quarter (Note 2); and
•made principal payments of $8.6 million.
At December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company’s mortgages were collateralized by 31 and 37 properties, respectively, and the related tenant leases. Certain loans are cross-collateralized and contain cross-default provisions. The loan agreements contain customary representations, covenants, and events of default. Certain loan agreements require the Company to comply with affirmative and negative covenants, including the maintenance of debt service coverage and leverage ratios. The Operating Partnership has guaranteed up to $50.0 million related to the Fund II City Point mortgage loan. The Company is not in default on any of its loan agreements at December 31, 2022. A portion of the Company’s variable-rate mortgage debt has been effectively fixed through certain cash flow hedge transactions (Note 8).
Unsecured Notes Payable
Unsecured notes payable for which total availability was $41.8 million and $16.3 million at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, are comprised of the following:
•The outstanding balance of the Term Loan was $400.0 million at each of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
•The outstanding balance of the $175.0 Million Term Loan was $175.0 million at December 31, 2022 and zero at December 31, 2021. During the second quarter of 2022, the Company entered into swap agreements fixing the rate of the $175.0 Million Term Loan balance.
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
•The outstanding balance of the $75.0 Million Term Loan was $75.0 million at December 31, 2022 and zero at December 31, 2021.
•Fund II refinanced its $40.0 million term loan in the third quarter as part of the aforementioned City Point debt. The term loan had an outstanding balance of $40.0 million prior to refinancing, and also at December 31, 2021, and was collateralized by the real estate assets of City Point Phase II and guaranteed by the Operating Partnership. There was no availability prior to the modification, and also at December 31, 2021.
•Fund IV had a $5.0 million subscription line that expired on December 29, 2022, which had an outstanding balance and total available credit of $0.0 and $0.0 million, respectively, at maturity. The outstanding balance and total availability at December 31, 2021 were $5.0 million and zero, respectively. At December 31, 2022 and 2021, Fund IV had $0.0 million available on its bridge facility. The Operating Partnership has guaranteed up to $22.5 million of the Fund IV Bridge loan.
•Fund V has a $100.0 million subscription line collateralized by Fund V’s unfunded capital commitments, and, to the extent of Acadia’s capital commitments, is guaranteed by the Operating Partnership. The total capacity was reduced by $50.0 million in the second quarter of 2022, which had an outstanding balance of $52.3 million prior to modification. The outstanding balance and total available credit of the Fund V subscription line was $51.2 million and $41.8 million, respectively at December 31, 2022, reflecting outstanding letters of credit of $7.0 million. The outstanding balance and total available credit were $118.0 million and $16.3 million at December 31, 2021 respectively, reflecting outstanding letters of credit of $7.0 million.
Unsecured Revolving Line of Credit
At December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company had a total of $131.7 million and $183.1 million, respectively, available under its Revolver, reflecting borrowings of $168.3 million and $112.9 million and letters of credit of $0.0 million and $4.0 million at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. At each of December 31, 2022 and 2021, $156.0 million and $66.4 million, respectively, of outstanding borrowings under its revolver were swapped to a fixed rate.
Scheduled Debt Principal Payments
The scheduled principal repayments, without regard to available extension options (described further below), of the Company’s consolidated indebtedness, as of December 31, 2022 are as follows (in thousands):
Year Ending December 31,
$
340,075
251,663
408,988
436,426
202,354
Thereafter
165,908
1,805,414
Unamortized premium
Net unamortized debt issuance costs
(12,697
)
Total indebtedness
$
1,793,060
The table above does not reflect available extension options (subject to customary conditions) on consolidated debt with balances as of December 31, 2022 of $51.2 million contractually due in 2023, $0.0 million contractually due in 2024, $344.3 million contractually due in 2025 and $0.0 million contractually due in 2026; all for which the Company has available options to extend by up to 12 months and for some an additional 12 months thereafter. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to successfully execute any or all of its available extension options.
See Note 4 for information about liabilities of the Company’s unconsolidated affiliates.
8. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements
The fair value of an asset is defined as the exit price, which is the amount that would either be received when an asset is sold or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The guidance establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
based on the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers are: Level 1, for which quoted market prices for identical instruments are available in active markets, such as money market funds, equity securities, and U.S. Treasury securities; Level 2, for which there are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the instrument, such as certain derivative instruments including interest rate caps and interest rate swaps; and Level 3, for financial instruments or other assets/liabilities that do not fall into Level 1 or Level 2 and for which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring the Company to develop its own assumptions.
Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The methods and assumptions described below were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument. For significant Level 3 items, the Company has also provided the unobservable inputs.
Money Market Funds - The Company has money market funds, which at times have zero balances and are included in Cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated balance sheets, and are comprised of government securities and/or U.S. Treasury bills. These funds were classified as Level 1 as the Company used quoted prices from active markets to determine their fair values.
Equity Investments - Albertsons became publicly traded during 2020 (Note 4). Upon Albertsons’ IPO, the Company’s Investment in Albertsons has a readily determinable market value (traded on an exchange) and is being accounted for as a Level 1 investment.
Derivative Assets - The Company has derivative assets, which are included in Other assets, net on the consolidated balance sheets, and comprised of interest rate swaps and caps. The derivative instruments were measured at fair value using readily observable market inputs, such as quotations on interest rates, and were classified as Level 2 as these instruments are custom, over-the-counter contracts with various bank counterparties that are not traded in an active market. See “Derivative Financial Instruments,” below.
Derivative Liabilities - The Company has derivative liabilities, which are included in Accounts payable and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets and are comprised of interest rate swaps. These derivative instruments were measured at fair value using readily observable market inputs, such as quotations on interest rates, and were classified as Level 2 because they are custom, over-the-counter contracts with various bank counterparties that are not traded in an active market. See “Derivative Financial Instruments,” below.
The Company did not have any transfers into or out of Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 measurements during the year ended December 31, 2022 or 2021.
The following table presents the Company’s fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Assets
Money market funds
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
Derivative financial instruments
-
54,902
-
-
-
Investment in Albertsons (Note 4)
85,403
-
-
124,316
-
-
Liabilities
Derivative financial instruments
-
(46
)
-
-
(45,027
)
-
In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Items Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
Impairment Charges
During 2022, the Company reduced its holding period and intended use, and projected operating income at certain properties. During 2021, the Company was impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic, which caused the Company to reduce its forecasted operating income at certain properties. As a result, several impairments were recorded. Impairment charges for the periods presented are as follows (in thousands):
Impairment Charge
Property and Location
Owner
Triggering Event
Level 3 Inputs
Effective Date
Total
Acadia's Share
2022 Impairment Charges
146 Geary Street,
San Francisco, CA
Fund IV
Reduced projected operating income
Projections of: holding period, net operating income, cap rate, incremental costs
Sept 30, 2022
$
12,435
$
2,875
717 N. Michigan Avenue,
Chicago, IL
Fund IV
Reduced holding period and intended use
Offering price
Sept 30, 2022
20,876
4,827
Total 2022 Impairment Charges
$
33,311
$
7,702
2021 Impairment Charges
210 Bowery commercial unit,
New York, NY
Fund IV
Reduced projected operating income
Projections of: holding period, net operating income, cap rate, incremental costs
Sept 30, 2021
$
3,016
$
27 E. 61st Street
New York, NY
Fund IV
Reduced projected operating income
Projections of: holding period, net operating income, cap rate, incremental costs
Sept 30, 2021
6,909
1,597
Total 2021 Impairment Charges
$
9,925
$
2,294
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company had the following interest rate swaps and caps for the periods presented (dollars in thousands):
Strike Rate
Fair Value
Derivative
Instrument
Aggregate Notional Amount
Effective Date
Maturity Date
Low
High
Balance Sheet
Location
December 31,
December 31,
Core
Interest Rate Swaps
$
50,000
Dec 2022
Dec 2029
3.61
%
-
3.61
%
Other Liabilities
$
(46
)
$
(40,650
)
Interest Rate Swap
806,000
Mar 2015 - Aug 2022
Mar 2023 - Jul 2030
2.10
%
-
3.36
%
Other Assets
40,884
-
$
856,000
$
40,838
$
(40,650
)
Fund II
Interest Rate Swap (a)
$
-
Jan 2023
Dec 2029
3.23
%
-
3.23
%
Other Assets
$
1,108
$
-
Fund III
Interest Rate Cap
$
35,970
Jul 2022
Jul 2023
3.50
%
-
3.50
%
Other Assets
$
$
-
Fund IV
Interest Rate Swaps
$
-
Other Liabilities
$
-
$
(167
)
Interest Rate Caps
76,338
Jul 2021 - Dec 2022
Jul 2023 - Dec 2023
3.00
%
-
3.50
%
Other Assets
1,093
$
76,338
$
1,093
$
(160
)
Fund V
Interest Rate Swaps (b)
$
308,014
Jun 2018 - Jan 2023
Jan 2023 - Dec 2027
0.91
%
-
3.36
%
Other Assets
$
11,585
$
-
Interest Rate Swaps
-
Other Liabilities
-
(4,210
)
$
308,014
$
11,585
$
(4,210
)
Total asset derivatives
$
54,902
$
Total liability derivatives
$
(46
)
$
(45,027
)
a)Includes one swap with an aggregate fair value of $1.1 million at December 31, 2022, with a notional value of $50.0 million which was acquired during December 2022 and is not effective until January 2023.
b)Includes one swap with an aggregate fair value of $0.8 million at December 31, 2022, with a notional value of $50.0 million which was acquired during December 2022 and is not effective until January 2023.
All of the Company’s derivative instruments have been designated as cash flow hedges and hedge the future cash outflows on variable-rate debt (Note 7). It is estimated that approximately $26.4 million included in Accumulated other comprehensive income related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense within the next twelve months. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, no derivatives were designated as fair value hedges or hedges of net investments in foreign operations. Additionally, the Company does not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes and currently does not have any derivatives that are not designated hedges.
During the first quarter of 2021, the Company terminated two interest rate swaps with forward effective dates with an aggregate notional value of $100.0 million (Note 7) for cash proceeds of $3.4 million. As the hedged forecasted transaction is still expected, amounts deferred in Accumulated other comprehensive loss has been amortized into earnings as a reduction of interest expense over the original term of the swaps beginning in 2022.
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives
The Company is exposed to certain risks arising from both its business operations and economic conditions. The Company manages economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk, primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of its debt funding and, from time to time, through the use of derivative financial instruments. The Company enters into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that result in the receipt or payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the values of which are determined by interest rates. The Company’s derivative financial instruments are used to manage differences in the amount, timing and duration of the Company’s known or expected cash receipts and its known or expected cash payments principally related to the Company’s investments and borrowings.
The Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of non-performance by the counterparties to the swaps if the derivative position has a positive balance. The Company believes it mitigates its credit risk by entering into swaps with major financial institutions. The Company continually monitors and actively manages interest costs on its variable-rate debt portfolio and may enter into additional interest rate swap positions or other derivative interest rate instruments based on market conditions.
Credit Risk-Related Contingent Features
The Company has agreements with each of its swap counterparties that contain a provision whereby if the Company defaults on certain of its unsecured indebtedness, the Company could also be declared in default on its swaps, resulting in an acceleration of payment under the swaps.
Other Financial Instruments
The Company’s other financial instruments had the following carrying values and fair values as of the dates shown (dollars in thousands, inclusive of amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests where applicable):
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
Level
Carrying
Amount
Estimated
Fair Value
Carrying
Amount
Estimated
Fair Value
Notes Receivable (a)
$
123,903
$
122,716
$
153,886
$
154,093
City Point Loan (a)
65,945
65,856
-
-
Mortgage and Other Notes Payable (a)
935,917
906,348
1,143,805
1,125,571
Investment in non-traded equity securities (b)
4,160
5,593
3,656
4,062
Unsecured notes payable and Unsecured line of credit (c)
869,497
868,399
675,933
680,171
a)The Company determined the estimated fair value of these financial instruments using a discounted cash flow model with rates that take into account the credit of the borrower or tenant, where applicable, and interest rate risk. The Company also considered the value of the underlying collateral, taking into account the quality of the collateral, the credit quality of the borrower, the time until maturity and the current market interest rate environment. Amounts exclude discounts and loan costs. The estimated market rates are between 5.27% to 13.92% for the Company's notes receivable and City Point Loan, and 6.27% to 10.82% for the Company's mortgage and other notes payable, depending on the attributes of the specific loans.
b)Represents the Operating Partnership’s cost-method investment in Fifth Wall (Note 4).
c)The Company determined the estimated fair value of the unsecured notes payable and unsecured line of credit using quoted market prices in an open market with limited trading volume where available. In cases where there was no trading volume, the Company determined the estimated fair value using a discounted cash flow model using a rate that reflects the average yield of similar market participants.
The Company’s cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, rents receivable, accounts payable and certain financial instruments included in other assets and other liabilities had fair values that approximated their carrying values due to their short maturity profiles at December 31, 2022.
9. Commitments and Contingencies
The Company is involved in various matters of litigation arising out of, or incidental to, its business. While the Company is unable to predict with certainty the outcome of any particular matter, management does not expect, when such litigation is resolved, that the Company’s resulting exposure to loss contingencies, if any, will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Commitments and Guaranties
In conjunction with the development and expansion of various properties, the Company has entered into agreements with general contractors for the construction or development of properties aggregating approximately $39.1 million and $38.1 million as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
At December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company had Core and Fund letters of credit outstanding of $7.0 million and $19.7 million, respectively (Note 7). The Company has not recorded any obligation associated with these letters of credit. The majority of the letters of credit are collateral for existing indebtedness and other obligations of the Company.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
10. Shareholders’ Equity, Noncontrolling Interests and Other Comprehensive Loss
Common Shares and Units
In addition to the ATM Program activity discussed below, the Company completed the following transactions in its Common Shares during the year ended December 31, 2022:
•The Company withheld 3,235 restricted shares of its Common Shares ("Restricted Shares") to pay the employees’ statutory minimum income taxes due on the value of the portion of their Restricted Shares that vested.
•The Company recognized Common Share and Common OP Unit-based compensation expense totaling $7.4 million in connection with Restricted Shares and Units (Note 13).
In addition to the ATM Program and share repurchase activity discussed below, the Company completed the following transactions in its Common Shares during the year ended December 31, 2021:
•The Company withheld 3,050 Restricted Shares to pay the employees’ statutory minimum income taxes due on the value of the portion of their Restricted Shares that vested.
•The Company recognized Common Share and Common OP Unit-based compensation expense totaling $9.4 million in connection with Restricted Shares and Units (Note 13).
ATM Program
The Company has an at-the-market equity issuance program (“ATM Program”) that provides the Company an efficient vehicle for raising public equity capital to fund its needs. The Company entered into its current $250.0 million ATM Program, which includes an optional “forward purchase” component, in the first quarter of 2022. The Company has not issued any shares on a forward basis during the year ended December 31, 2022 or 2021 and had approximately $222.3 million of availability under the ATM program. During the year ended December 31, 2022 the Company sold 5,525,419 Common Shares under its ATM Program for gross proceeds of $123.9 million, or $119.5 million net of issuance costs, at a weighted-average gross price per share of $22.43. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company sold 2,889,371 Common Shares under its ATM Program for gross proceeds of $64.9 million, or $63.9 million net of issuance costs, at a weighted-average gross price per share of $22.46. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company did not sell any Common Shares under its ATM Program.
Share Repurchase Program
During 2018, the Company’s board of trustees (the “Board”) approved a new share repurchase program, which authorizes management, at its discretion, to repurchase up to $200.0 million of its outstanding Common Shares. The program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any specific number of Common Shares and may be discontinued or extended at any time. The Company did not repurchase any shares during the year ended December 31, 2022 or 2021. Under the share repurchase program $122.5 million remains available at December 31, 2022.
Dividends and Distributions
The following table sets forth the distributions declared and/or paid during the periods presented:
Date Declared
Amount Per Share
Record Date
Payment Date
March 15, 2021
$
0.15
March 31, 2021
April 15, 2021
May 5, 2021
$
0.15
June 30, 2021
July 15, 2021
August 5, 2021
$
0.15
September 30, 2021
October 15, 2021
November 3, 2021
$
0.15
December 31, 2021
January 14, 2022
February 15, 2022
$
0.18
March 31, 2022
April 14, 2022
May 4, 2022
$
0.18
June 30, 2022
July 15, 2022
August 10, 2022
$
0.18
September 30, 2022
October 14, 2022
November 9, 2022
$
0.18
December 30, 2022
January 13, 2023
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following tables set forth the activity in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):
Acadia's Share
Balance at January 1, 2022
$
(36,214
)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications - swap agreements
96,858
Reclassification of realized interest on swap agreements
8,232
Net current period other comprehensive income
105,090
Net current period other comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling
interests
-
Net current period other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling
interests
(22,059
)
Balance at December 31, 2022
$
46,817
Balance at January 1, 2021
$
(74,891
)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications - swap agreements
30,500
Reclassification of realized interest on swap agreements
21,407
Net current period other comprehensive income
51,907
Net current period other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling
interests
(13,230
)
Balance at December 31, 2021
$
(36,214
)
Balance at January 1, 2020
$
(31,474
)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
(73,686
)
Reclassification of realized interest on swap agreements
15,059
Net current period other comprehensive loss
(58,627
)
Net current period other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling
interests
15,210
Balance at December 31, 2020
$
(74,891
)
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Noncontrolling Interests
The following tables summarize the change in the noncontrolling interests for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 (dollars in thousands):
Noncontrolling
Interests in
Operating
Partnership (a)
Noncontrolling
Interests in
Partially-Owned
Affiliates (b)
Total
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (c)
Balance at January 1, 2022
$
94,120
$
534,202
$
628,322
$
-
Distributions declared of $0.72 per Common OP Unit and distributions on Preferred OP Units
(5,094
)
-
(5,094
)
-
Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2022
(1,308
)
(22,962
)
(24,270
)
(5,536
)
Conversion of 234,473 Common OP Units to Common Shares by limited partners of the Operating Partnership
(3,945
)
-
(3,945
)
-
Other comprehensive income - unrealized gain on valuation of swap agreements
4,641
15,567
20,208
-
Reclassification of realized interest expense on swap agreements
1,793
1,851
-
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest (d)
-
(91,811
)
(91,811
)
-
City Point Loan
-
-
-
(65,391
)
City Point Loan accrued interest
-
-
-
(3,923
)
Noncontrolling interest contributions
-
109,428
109,428
65,945
Noncontrolling interest distributions
-
(79,838
)
(79,838
)
-
Employee Long-term Incentive Plan Unit Awards
10,000
-
10,000
-
Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests(e)
-
(76,569
)
(76,569
)
76,569
Reallocation of noncontrolling interests (f)
1,082
-
1,082
-
Balance at December 31, 2022
$
99,554
$
389,810
$
489,364
$
67,664
Balance at January 1, 2021
$
89,431
$
519,734
$
609,165
$
-
Distributions declared of $0.60 per Common OP Unit
(4,185
)
-
(4,185
)
-
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2021
2,075
2,482
-
Conversion of 89,765 Common OP Units to Common Shares by limited partners of the Operating Partnership
(1,431
)
-
(1,431
)
-
Cancellation of OP units(g)
(568
)
-
(568
)
-
Other comprehensive income - unrealized gain on valuation of swap agreements
2,072
3,918
5,990
-
Reclassification of realized interest expense on swap agreements
7,030
7,240
-
Noncontrolling interest contributions
-
30,164
30,164
-
Noncontrolling interest distributions
-
(27,051
)
(27,051
)
-
Employee Long-term Incentive Plan Unit Awards
11,284
-
11,284
-
Reallocation of noncontrolling interests (f)
(4,768
)
-
(4,768
)
-
Balance at December 31, 2021
$
94,120
$
534,202
$
628,322
$
-
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Balance at January 1, 2020
$
97,670
$
548,769
$
646,439
$
-
Distributions declared of $0.29 per Common OP Unit
(2,218
)
-
(2,218
)
-
Net income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2020
(56,867
)
(56,742
)
-
Conversion of 407,594 Common OP Units to Common Shares by limited partners of the Operating Partnership
(6,544
)
-
(6,544
)
-
Other comprehensive loss - unrealized loss on valuation of swap agreements
(2,709
)
(17,995
)
(20,704
)
-
Reclassification of realized interest expense on swap agreements
5,320
5,494
-
Noncontrolling interest contributions
-
52,174
52,174
-
Noncontrolling interest distributions
-
(27,574
)
(27,574
)
-
Employee Long-term Incentive Plan Unit Awards
10,130
-
10,130
-
Rebalancing adjustment (c)
(7,197
)
-
(7,197
)
-
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest
-
15,918
15,918
-
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
-
(11
)
(11
)
-
Balance at December 31, 2020
$
89,431
$
519,734
$
609,165
$
-
a)Noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership are comprised of (i) the limited partners’ 3,062,108, 3,076,849, and 3,101,958 Common OP Units at December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively; (ii) 188 Series A Preferred OP Units at December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020; (iii) 126,384 Series C Preferred OP Units at December 31, 2022 and 126,593 at December 31, 2021 and 2020; and (iv) 3,512,414, 3,371,296, and 2,886,207 LTIP units at December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively, as discussed in Share Incentive Plan (Note 13). Distributions declared for Preferred OP Units are reflected in net income (loss) in the table above.
b)Noncontrolling interests in partially-owned affiliates comprise third-party interests in Funds II, III, IV and V, and Mervyns II, and seven other subsidiaries.
c)Redeemable noncontrolling interests comprise third-party interest in Fund II as limited partners in this Fund have been granted put rights.
d)Represents the acquisition of the 11.67% noncontrolling interest in Fund II and Mervyns II acquired on June 27, 2022 for $18.5 million and 21.67% in Fund II on August 1, 2022 for $5.8 million (Note 1).
e)Represents the reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests related to the City Point Loan in the third quarter of 2022.
f)Adjustment reflects the difference between the fair value of the consideration received or paid and the book value of the Common Shares, Common OP Units, Preferred OP Units, and LTIP Units involving changes in ownership.
g)The Company exchanged 21,109 OP Units in settlement of a note receivable in the amount of $0.5 million on July 12, 2021 (Note 3).
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Preferred OP Units
There were no issuances of Preferred OP Units during the year ended December 31, 2022 or 2021.
In 1999 the Operating Partnership issued 1,580 Series A Preferred OP Units in connection with the acquisition of a property, which have a stated value of $1,000 per unit, and are entitled to a preferred quarterly distribution of the greater of (i) $22.50 (9.00% annually) per Series A Preferred OP Unit or (ii) the quarterly distribution attributable to a Series A Preferred OP Unit if such unit was converted into a Common OP Unit. Through December 31, 2022, 1,392 Series A Preferred OP Units were converted into 185,600 Common OP Units and then into Common Shares. The 188 remaining Series A Preferred OP Units are currently convertible into Common OP Units based on the stated value divided by $7.50. Either the Company or the holders can currently call for the conversion of the Series A Preferred OP Units at the lesser of $7.50 or the market price of the Common Shares as of the conversion date.
During 2016, the Operating Partnership issued 442,478 Common OP Units and 141,593 Series C Preferred OP Units to a third party to acquire Gotham Plaza (Note 4). The Series C Preferred OP Units have a value of $100.00 per unit and are entitled to a preferred quarterly distribution of $0.9375 per unit and are convertible into Common OP Units at a rate based on the share price at the time of conversion. If the share price is below $28.80 on the conversion date, each Series C Preferred OP Unit will be convertible into 3.4722 Common OP Units. If the share price is between $28.80 and $35.20 on the conversion date, each Series C Preferred OP Unit will be convertible into a number of Common OP Units equal to $100.00 divided by the closing share price. If the share price is above $35.20 on the conversion date, each Series C Preferred OP Unit will be convertible into 2.8409 Common OP Units. The Series C Preferred OP Units have a mandatory conversion date of December 31, 2025, at which time all units that have not been converted will automatically be converted into Common OP Units based on the same calculations. Through December 31, 2022, 15,209 Series C Preferred OP Units were converted into 52,613 Common OP Units and then into Common Shares.
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Williamsburg Portfolio
In connection with the Williamsburg Portfolio acquisition in February 2022 (Note 2), the Company evaluated the Williamsburg Noncontrolling Interest ("NCI"), which represents the venture partner's one-time right to put its 50.01% interest in the property to the Company for redemption at fair value at a future date. As it was unlikely as of the acquisition date that the venture partner would receive any consideration on redemption due to the Company’s preferential returns, the initial fair value of the Williamsburg NCI was determined to be zero. The Company is required to periodically evaluate the NCI and adjust it to redemption value. At December 31, 2022, the Company determined that the fair value of the Williamsburg NCI was zero.
City Point Loan
In August 2022, the Company provided a loan, through a separate lending subsidiary, to other Fund II investors in City Point, through a separate borrower subsidiary, to fund the investors' pro rata contribution necessary to complete the refinancing of the City Point debt (Note 7), of which $65.9 million was funded at closing ("City Point Loan"). The City Point Loan has a five-year term which matures on August 1, 2027 and is collateralized by the investors' equity in City Point ("City Point NCI"). Because the City Point Loan was granted in return for a capital contribution from the investors, and is collateralized by the City Point NCI, the City Point Loan, net of a $0.5 million allowance for credit loss, and accrued interest are presented as a reduction of the City Point NCI balance. The borrower subsidiary of the City Point Loan was determined to be a variable interest entity ("VIE") for which the Company is not the primary beneficiary. The maximum loss in the VIE is limited to the amount of the City Point Loan and any accrued interest.
In connection with the City Point Loan, each partner has a one-time right to put its City Point NCI to the Company for redemption in exchange for the settlement of its proportion of the City Point Loan amount plus either (i) a fixed cash amount or (ii) a cash amount equal to the value of fixed number of Common Shares of the Company on the trading day prior to the election, at a future point in time beginning in August 2023 ("redemption value"). As a result of granting these redemption rights, the City Point NCI, net of the City Point Loan, has been reclassified and presented as redeemable noncontrolling interests on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. Given the carrying value of the City Point NCI at the time of the transaction exceeded the maximum redemption value, the Company did not recognize any initial adjustment to accrete the City Point NCI to the redemption value. The Company is required to periodically evaluate the maximum redemption amount of the NCI interest and recognize an increase in the carrying value of the City Point NCI if the redemption value exceeds the then current carrying value. At December 31, 2022, the Company determined that the carrying value exceeded the maximum redemption value and no adjustment was required.
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
11. Leases
Operating Leases
As Lessor
The Company is engaged in the operation of shopping centers and other retail properties that are either owned or, with respect to certain shopping centers, operated under long-term ground leases (see below) that expire at various dates through June 20, 2066, with renewal options. Space in the shopping centers is leased to tenants pursuant to agreements that provide for terms ranging generally from one month to sixty years and generally provide for additional rents based on certain operating expenses as well as tenants’ sales volumes. During the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company earned $59.3 million and $58.3 million, respectively, in variable lease revenues, primarily for real estate taxes and common area maintenance charges, which are included in rental income in the consolidated statements of operations.
Reserve Analysis
The activity for the reserves related to billed rents and straight-line rents (including those under specific operating leases where the collection of rents is assessed not to be probable) is as follows:
Year Ended December 31, 2022
Specific Allowance
Balance at
Beginning of
Period
Provision (Recovery), Net
Write-Offs
General Allowance
Balance at
End of Period
Allowance for credit loss - billed rents
$
23,586
$
(102
)
$
(4,656
)
$
-
$
18,828
Straight-line rent reserves
14,885
(1,742
)
(1,348
)
1,450
13,245
Total - credit losses and reserves
$
38,471
$
(1,844
)
$
(6,004
)
$
1,450
$
32,073
Year Ended December 31, 2021
Specific Allowance
Balance at
Beginning of
Period
Provision (Recovery), Net
Write-Offs
General Allowance
Balance at
End of Period
Allowance for credit loss - billed rents
$
30,170
$
(2,796
)
$
(3,788
)
$
-
$
23,586
Straight-line rent reserves
14,839
(2,636
)
1,875
14,885
Total - credit losses and reserves
$
45,009
$
(1,989
)
$
(6,424
)
$
1,875
$
38,471
Tenant Settlement
On September 24, 2021, the Company entered into a conditional settlement agreement with its former tenant ("Former Tenant") and lease guarantor at one of its Core properties for the payment by Former Tenant and guarantor of a minimum of $5.4 million in accordance with a payment schedule set forth and subject to the terms in the conditional settlement agreement. The payments relate to judgments entered in favor of the Company totaling $8.6 million, plus interest, for the Former Tenant’s default under the lease and its subsequent termination by the Company. Given the inherent uncertainties involving collectability, the Company has deferred any amounts not received in its consolidated financial statements and such amounts will be recognized when realized. Through December 31, 2022 the Company had received a total of $2.7 million, of which $2.4 million was recognized as Other revenues on the statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2022.
As Lessee
During the year ended December 31, 2022, there were no leasing transactions where the Company acted as lessee.
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company:
•modified its Rye, New York corporate office lease during the first quarter of 2021. As a result of the modification, the lease was remeasured, and the lease liability and right-of-use asset were each reduced by $0.4 million; and
•terminated its Fund IV lease at 110 University Place in New York City during the second quarter of 2021 (which was previously impaired in 2020) for $3.6 million, and de-recognized the related right-of-use asset of $31.4 million, lease liability of $46.0 million and building improvements and other assets totaling $10.3 million, resulting in a gain on lease termination of $0.7 million, or $0.2 million at the Company's share, which is reflected within Gain on disposition of properties in the consolidated statements of operations.
Additional disclosures regarding the Company’s leases as lessee are as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
Lease Cost
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets
$
$
Interest on lease liabilities
Subtotal
1,313
1,291
Operating lease cost
5,338
7,184
Variable lease cost
Total lease cost
$
6,731
$
8,559
Other Information
Weighted-average remaining lease term - finance leases (years)
31.9
32.6
Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases (years)
13.5
14.1
Weighted-average discount rate - finance leases
6.3
%
6.3
%
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases
5.1
%
5.1
%
Right-of-use assets - finance leases are included in Operating real estate (Note 2) in the consolidated balance sheet. Lease liabilities - finance leases are included in Accounts payable and other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet (Note 5). Operating lease cost comprises amortization of right-of-use assets for operating properties (related to ground rents) or amortization of right-of-use assets for office and corporate assets and is included in Property operating expense or General and administrative expense, respectively, in the consolidated statements of
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
operations. Finance lease cost comprises amortization of right-of-use assets for certain ground leases, which is included in Property operating expense, as well as interest on lease liabilities, which is included in Interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations.
Lease Obligations
The scheduled future minimum (i) rental revenues from rental properties under the terms of non-cancelable tenant leases greater than one year (assuming no new or renegotiated leases or option extensions for such premises) and (ii) rental payments under the terms of all non-cancelable operating and finance leases in which the Company is the lessee, principally for office space, land, and equipment, as of December 31, 2022, are summarized as follows (in thousands):
Minimum Rental Payments
Year Ending December 31,
Minimum Rental
Revenues (a)
Operating Leases (b)
Finance
Leases (b)
$
229,366
$
5,389
$
-
223,138
5,414
-
193,277
5,329
-
166,582
5,173
-
143,435
4,373
-
Thereafter
608,168
20,065
12,549
1,563,966
45,743
12,549
Interest
-
(10,472
)
(5,527
)
Total
$
1,563,966
$
35,271
$
7,022
a)Amount represents contractual lease maturities at December 31, 2022 including any extension options that management determined were reasonably certain of exercise.
b)Minimum rental payments include $10.5 million of interest related to operating leases and $5.5 million related to finance leases and exclude options or renewals not reasonably certain of exercise.
During the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, no single tenant or property collectively comprised more than 10% of the Company’s consolidated total revenues.
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
12. Segment Reporting
The Company has three reportable segments: Core Portfolio, Funds and Structured Financing. The Company’s Core Portfolio consists primarily of high-quality retail properties located primarily in high-barrier-to-entry, densely populated metropolitan areas with a long-term investment horizon. The Company’s Funds hold primarily retail real estate in which the Company co-invests with high-quality institutional investors. The Company’s Structured Financing segment consists of earnings and expenses related to notes and mortgages receivable which are held within the Core Portfolio or the Funds (Note 3). Fees earned by the Company as the general partner or managing member of the Funds are eliminated in the Company’s consolidated financial statements and are not presented in the Company’s segments.
The following tables set forth certain segment information for the Company (in thousands):
As of or for the Year Ended December 31, 2022
Core
Portfolio
Funds
Structured
Financing
Unallocated
Total
Revenues
$
202,547
$
123,743
$
-
$
-
$
326,290
Depreciation and amortization
(75,614
)
(60,303
)
-
-
(135,917
)
Property operating expenses, other operating and real estate taxes
(60,306
)
(41,621
)
-
-
(101,927
)
General and administrative expenses
-
-
-
(44,066
)
(44,066
)
Impairment charges
-
(33,311
)
-
-
(33,311
)
Gain on disposition of properties
7,245
49,916
-
-
57,161
Operating income
73,872
38,424
-
(44,066
)
68,230
Interest income
-
-
14,641
-
14,641
Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
inclusive of gains on disposition of properties
(45,919
)
13,012
-
-
(32,907
)
Interest expense
(37,892
)
(42,317
)
-
-
(80,209
)
Realized and unrealized holding gains (losses) on investments and other
1,163
(35,559
)
(598
)
-
(34,994
)
Income tax provision
-
-
-
(12
)
(12
)
Net (loss) income
(8,776
)
(26,440
)
14,043
(44,078
)
(65,251
)
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
-
5,536
-
-
5,536
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
1,000
23,270
-
-
24,270
Net (loss) income attributable to Acadia
$
(7,776
)
$
2,366
$
14,043
$
(44,078
)
$
(35,445
)
Real estate at cost (a)
$
2,597,394
$
1,655,616
$
-
$
-
$
4,253,010
Total Assets (a)
$
2,599,268
$
1,579,411
$
123,903
$
-
$
4,302,582
Cash paid for acquisition of real estate
$
242,633
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
242,633
Cash paid for development and property improvement costs
$
32,406
$
18,640
$
-
$
-
$
51,046
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of or for the Year Ended December 31, 2021
Core
Portfolio
Funds
Structured
Financing
Unallocated
Total
Revenues
$
181,332
$
111,165
$
-
$
-
$
292,497
Depreciation and amortization
(69,103
)
(54,336
)
-
-
(123,439
)
Property operating expenses, other operating and real estate taxes
(56,957
)
(41,916
)
-
-
(98,873
)
General and administrative expenses
-
-
-
(40,125
)
(40,125
)
Impairment charges
-
(9,925
)
-
-
(9,925
)
Gain on disposition of properties
4,612
5,909
-
-
10,521
Operating income (loss)
59,884
10,897
-
(40,125
)
30,656
Interest income
-
-
9,065
-
9,065
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates
inclusive of gains on disposition of properties
4,977
-
-
5,330
Interest expense
(29,454
)
(38,594
)
-
-
(68,048
)
Realized and unrealized holding gains (losses) on investments and other
-
53,654
(4,534
)
-
49,120
Income tax provision
-
-
-
(93
)
(93
)
Net income
30,783
30,934
4,531
(40,218
)
26,030
Net (income) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
-
-
-
-
-
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
(2,276
)
(206
)
-
-
(2,482
)
Net income attributable to Acadia
$
28,507
$
30,728
$
4,531
$
(40,218
)
$
23,548
Real estate at cost (a)
$
2,356,645
$
1,714,962
$
-
$
-
$
4,071,607
Total Assets (a)
$
2,212,877
$
1,894,983
$
153,886
$
-
$
4,261,746
Cash paid for acquisition of real estate
$
26,176
$
135,670
$
-
$
-
$
161,846
Cash paid for development and property improvement costs
$
13,625
$
27,046
$
-
$
-
$
40,671
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of or for the Year Ended December 31, 2020
Core
Portfolio
Funds
Structured
Financing
Unallocated
Total
Revenues
$
160,262
$
90,646
$
-
$
-
$
250,908
Depreciation and amortization
(76,125
)
(71,104
)
-
-
(147,229
)
Property operating expenses, other operating and real estate taxes
(57,246
)
(40,782
)
-
-
(98,028
)
General and administrative expenses
-
-
-
(35,798
)
(35,798
)
Impairment charges
(419
)
(85,179
)
-
-
(85,598
)
Gain on disposition of properties
-
-
Operating income (loss)
26,646
(105,910
)
-
(35,798
)
(115,062
)
Interest income
-
-
8,979
-
8,979
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates
inclusive of gains on disposition of properties
(874
)
(2,183
)
-
-
(3,057
)
Interest expense
(33,185
)
(36,486
)
-
-
(69,671
)
Realized and unrealized holding gains (losses) on investments and other
18,564
95,366
(568
)
-
113,362
Income tax provision
-
-
-
(269
)
(269
)
Net income (loss)
11,151
(49,213
)
8,411
(36,067
)
(65,718
)
Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
-
-
-
-
-
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
(5,837
)
62,579
-
-
56,742
Net income (loss) attributable to Acadia
$
5,314
$
13,366
$
8,411
$
(36,067
)
$
(8,976
)
Real estate at cost
$
2,330,116
$
1,681,210
$
-
$
-
$
4,011,326
Total Assets
$
2,254,680
$
1,775,507
$
100,882
$
-
$
4,131,069
Cash paid for acquisition of real estate and leasehold interest
$
19,963
$
1,245
$
-
$
-
$
21,208
Cash paid for development and property improvement costs
$
11,170
$
25,409
$
-
$
-
$
36,579
a)Real estate at cost and total assets for the Funds segment include $663.4 million and $657.0 million, or $272.1 million and $190.9 million net of non-controlling interests, related to Fund II’s City Point property at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
13. Share Incentive and Other Compensation
Share Incentive Plan
On March 23, 2020, the Board approved the 2020 Share Incentive Plan (the “2020 Plan”), which increased the aggregate number of Common Shares authorized for issuance by 2,650,000 shares. The 2020 Plan authorizes the Company to issue options, Restricted Shares, LTIP Units and other securities (collectively “Awards”) to, among others, the Company’s officers, trustees, and employees. At December 31, 2022 a total of 1,540,116 shares remained available to be issued under the 2020 Plan.
Restricted Shares and LTIP Units
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company issued 603,267 LTIP Units and 15,878 restricted share units (“Restricted Share Units”) to employees of the Company pursuant to the 2020 Plan. Certain of these equity awards were granted in performance-based Restricted Share Units or LTIP Units with market conditions as described below (“2021 Performance Shares”). These awards were measured at their fair value on the grant date, incorporating the following factors:
•A portion of these annual equity awards is granted in performance-based Restricted Share Units or LTIP Units that may be earned based on the Company’s attainment of specified relative total shareholder returns (“Relative TSR”) hurdles.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
•In the event the Relative TSR percentile falls between the 25th percentile and the 50th percentile, the Relative TSR vesting percentage is determined using a straight-line linear interpolation between 50% and 100% and in the event that the Relative TSR percentile falls between the 50th percentile and 75th percentile, the Relative TSR vesting percentage is determined using a straight-line linear interpolation between 100% and 200%.
•Two-thirds (2/3) of the performance-based LTIP Units will vest based on the Company’s total shareholder return (“TSR”) for the three -year forward-looking performance period relative to the constituents of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT") Shopping Center Property Subsector and one-third (1/3) on the Company’s TSR for the three-year forward-looking performance period as compared to the constituents of the NAREIT Retail Property Sector (both on a non-weighted basis).
•If the Company’s performance fails to achieve the aforementioned hurdles at the culmination of the three-year performance period, all performance-based shares will be forfeited. Any earned performance-based shares vest 60% at the end of the performance period, with the remaining 40% of shares vesting ratably over the next two years.
For valuation of the 2022 and 2021 Performance Shares, a Monte Carlo simulation was used to estimate the fair values based on probability of satisfying the market conditions and the projected share prices at the time of payments, discounted to the valuation dates over the three-year performance periods. The assumptions include volatility (49.0% and 48.0%) and risk-free interest rates of (1.7% and 0.2%) for 2022 and 2021, respectively. The total value of the 2022 and 2021 Performance Shares will be expensed over the vesting period regardless of the Company’s performance.
The total value of the above Restricted Share Units and LTIP Units as of the grant date was $13.1 million. Total long-term incentive compensation expense, including the expense related to the 2020 Plan, was $7.4 million, $9.4 million, and $8.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively and is recorded in General and Administrative on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
In addition, members of the Board have been issued shares and units under the 2020 Plan. During 2022, the Company issued 36,471 LTIP Units and 29,935 Restricted Shares to Trustees of the Company in connection with Trustee fees. A portion of LTIP Units and Restricted Shares vest over three years with 33% vesting May 9, 2023 and the remaining amount vesting ratably on May 9, 2024 and May 9, 2025. The remaining awards vest on May 9, 2023. The Restricted Shares do not carry voting rights or other rights of Common Shares until vesting and may not be transferred, assigned, or pledged until the recipients have a vested non-forfeitable right to such shares. Dividends are not paid currently on unvested Restricted Shares but are paid cumulatively from the issuance date through the applicable vesting date of such Restricted Shares. Total trustee fee expense, including the expense related to the 2020 Plan, was $1.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, $1.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 and $1.4 million for 2020, respectively, and is recorded in General and Administrative on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
In 2009, the Company adopted the Long-Term Investment Alignment Program (the “Program”) pursuant to which the Company may grant awards to employees, entitling them to receive up to 25% of any potential future payments of Promote to the Operating Partnership from Funds III, IV and V. As of December 31, 2022, the Company has granted such awards to employees representing 25% of the potential Promote payments from Fund III to the Operating Partnership and 23.1% of the potential Promote payments from Fund IV to the Operating Partnership and 10.7% of the potential Promote payments from Fund V to the Operating Partnership. Payments to senior executives under the Program require further Board approval at the time any potential payments are due pursuant to these grants. Compensation relating to these awards will be recognized in each reporting period in which Board approval is granted.
As payments to other employees are not subject to further Board approval, compensation relating to these awards will be recorded based on the estimated fair value at each reporting period in accordance with ASC Topic 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation. The awards in connection with Fund IV were determined to have no intrinsic value as of December 31, 2022.
The Company recognized $0.4 million and $0.1 million compensation expense for Funds III and V, respectively for the year ended December 31, 2022 in connection with the resignation of an employee. No compensation expense was recognized for the years ended 2021, and 2020, related to the Program in connection with Fund III, Fund IV, or Fund V.
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
A summary of the status of the Company’s unvested Restricted Shares and LTIP Units is presented below:
Unvested Restricted Shares and LTIP Units
Common
Restricted
Shares
Weighted
Grant-Date
Fair Value
LTIP Units
Weighted
Grant-Date
Fair Value
Unvested at January 1, 2020
42,390
$
23.73
936,180
$
28.24
Granted
66,824
13.70
440,829
19.64
Vested
(19,264
)
27.72
(250,241
)
30.44
Forfeited
(39
)
24.77
(3,879
)
24.67
Unvested at December 31, 2020
89,911
$
15.42
1,122,889
$
24.38
Granted
43,078
19.94
666,967
19.48
Vested
(43,084
)
16.85
(283,024
)
26.66
Forfeited
(159
)
36.22
(91,637
)
36.22
Unvested at December 31, 2021
89,746
16.87
1,415,195
20.85
Granted
45,813
20.98
637,818
21.04
Vested
(40,894
)
19.75
(309,283
)
22.86
Forfeited
(1,930
)
31.82
(278,332
)
31.16
Unvested at December 31, 2022
92,735
$
17.31
1,465,398
$
18.59
The weighted-average grant date fair value for Restricted Shares and LTIP Units granted for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 were $21.04 and $19.51, respectively. As of December 31, 2022, there was $15.7 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the 2020 Plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.5 years. The total fair value of Restricted Shares that vested for each of the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, was $0.8 million. The total fair value of LTIP Units that vested (LTIP units vest primarily in the first quarter) during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, was $7.1 million and $7.5 million, respectively.
Other Plans
On a combined basis, the Company incurred a total of $0.4 million, $0.4 million, and $0.3 million of compensation expense related to the following employee benefit plans for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively:
Employee Share Purchase Plan
The Acadia Realty Trust Employee Share Purchase Plan (the “Purchase Plan”) allows eligible employees of the Company to purchase Common Shares through payroll deductions. The Purchase Plan provides for employees to purchase Common Shares on a quarterly basis at a 15% discount to the closing price of the Company’s Common Shares on either the first day or the last day of the quarter, whichever is lower. A participant may not purchase more than $25,000 in Common Shares per year. Compensation expense will be recognized by the Company to the extent of the above discount to the closing price of the Common Shares with respect to the applicable quarter. On March 23, 2021, the Board adopted, which was subsequently approved by the Company’s shareholders at the 2021 annual meeting of shareholders, the Acadia Realty Trust 2021 Employee Share Purchase Plan which allows for a maximum aggregate issuance of 200,000 Common Shares. A total of 9,747 and 7,721 Common Shares were purchased by employees under the Purchase Plan for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Deferred Share Plan
The Company maintains a Trustee Deferral and Distribution Election program, under which the participating Trustees earn deferred compensation.
Employee 401(k) Plan
The Company maintains a 401(k) plan for employees under which the Company currently matches 50% of a plan participant’s contribution up to 6% of the employee’s annual salary. A plan participant may contribute up to a maximum of 15% of their compensation, up to $20,500, for the year ended December 31, 2022.
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
14. Federal Inc ome Taxes
The Company has elected to qualify as a REIT in accordance with Sections 856 through 860 of the Code and intends at all times to qualify as a REIT under the Code. To qualify as a REIT, the Company must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that it currently distribute at least 90% of its annual REIT taxable income to its shareholders. As a REIT, the Company generally will not be subject to corporate Federal income tax, provided that distributions to its shareholders equal at least the amount of its REIT taxable income as defined under the Code. As the Company distributed sufficient taxable income for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, no U.S. Federal income or excise taxes were incurred. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, it will be subject to Federal income taxes at the regular corporate rates (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) and may not be able to qualify as a REIT for the four subsequent taxable years. Even though the Company qualifies for taxation as a REIT, the Company is subject to certain state and local taxes on its income and property and Federal income and excise taxes on any undistributed taxable income. In addition, taxable income from non-REIT activities managed through the Company’s TRS’s is subject to Federal, state and local income taxes. No more than 20% of the value of our total assets may consist of the securities of one or more TRS.
In the normal course of business, the Company or one or more of its subsidiaries is subject to examination by Federal, state and local jurisdictions, in which it operates, where applicable. The Company expects to recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions, if any, as income tax expense. For the three years ended December 31, 2022, the Company recognized no material adjustments regarding its tax accounting treatment for uncertain tax provisions. As of December 31, 2022, the tax years that remain subject to examination by the major tax jurisdictions under applicable statutes of limitations are generally the year 2019 and forward.
Reconciliation of Net Income to Taxable Income
Reconciliation of GAAP net income attributable to Acadia to taxable income (loss) is as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)
Net (loss) income attributable to Acadia
$
(35,445
)
$
23,548
$
(8,976
)
Deferred rental and other (loss) income (a)
(1,854
)
3,209
(2,498
)
Book/tax difference - depreciation and amortization (a)
28,337
24,756
27,052
Straight-line rent and above- and below-market rent adjustments (a)
(11,917
)
(8,588
)
8,630
Book/tax differences - equity-based compensation
5,952
7,663
6,825
Joint venture equity in earnings (losses), net and other investments (a)
22,493
3,962
(163
)
Impairment charges and reserves
54,822
2,657
18,734
Acquisition costs (a)
2,048
(Loss) gain on disposition of properties
(14,960
)
(2,170
)
4,936
Book/tax differences - miscellaneous
5,638
(1,203
)
(36
)
Taxable income
$
55,114
$
53,856
$
54,518
Distributions declared (b)
$
68,312
$
52,872
$
24,937
a)Adjustments from certain subsidiaries and affiliates, which are consolidated for financial reporting but not for tax reporting, are included in the reconciliation item “Joint venture equity in earnings, net.”
b)The entire fourth quarter 2022 dividend of $17.1 million (paid in January 2023) was attributed to 2023 (Note 10). Any additional distributions required for REIT qualification may be made through October 15, 2023. The entire fourth quarter 2021 dividend of $14.4 million (paid in January 2022) was attributed to 2021. The entire fourth quarter 2019 dividend of $25.2 million (paid in January 2020) was attributed to 2020.
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Characterization of Distributions
The Company has determined that the cash distributed to the shareholders for the periods presented is characterized as follows for Federal income tax purposes:
Year Ended December 31,
Per Share
%
Per Share
%
Per Share
%
Ordinary income - Section 199A
$
0.650
%
$
0.550
%
$
0.520
%
Qualified dividend
0.010
%
0.010
%
-
-
%
Capital gain
0.060
%
0.040
%
0.060
%
Total (a)
$
0.720
%
$
0.600
%
$
0.580
%
a)The fourth quarter 2022 regular dividend was $0.18 per Common Share, all of which is allocable to 2023. The fourth quarter 2021 regular dividend was $0.15 per Common Share, all of which is allocable to 2021.The fourth quarter 2019 regular dividend was $0.29 per Common Share, all of which is allocable to 2020.
Taxable REIT Subsidiaries
Income taxes have been provided for using the liability method as required by ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes.” The Company’s TRS income (loss) and provision for income taxes associated with the TRS for the periods presented are summarized as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
TRS loss before income taxes
$
(3,178
)
$
(4,240
)
$
(3,856
)
(Provision) benefit for income taxes:
Federal
-
-
State and local
-
-
(268
)
TRS net loss before noncontrolling interests
(3,178
)
(4,240
)
(3,748
)
Noncontrolling interests
-
TRS net loss
$
(3,178
)
$
(4,231
)
$
(3,002
)
The income tax provision for the Company differs from the amount computed by applying the statutory Federal income tax rate to income (loss) before income taxes as follows. Amounts are not adjusted for temporary book/tax differences (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
Federal tax benefit at statutory tax rate
$
(667
)
$
(890
)
$
(810
)
TRS state and local taxes, net of Federal benefit
(201
)
(268
)
(244
)
Tax effect of:
Permanent differences, net
Adjustment to deferred tax reserve
1,061
Other
(16
)
(156
)
(132
)
REIT state and local income and franchise taxes
Total provision for income taxes
$
$
$
As of December 31, 2022, and 2021, the Company’s deferred tax assets were $0.0 and $0.0 million net of applicable reserves of $4.3 million and $3.7 million, respectively and were comprised of capital loss carryovers of $0.1 and $0.1 million and net operating loss carryovers of $4.2 million and $3.6 million, respectively.
Under GAAP a reduction of the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance is required, if, based on the evidence available, it is more likely than not (a likelihood of more than 50 percent) that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The valuation allowance should be sufficient to reduce the deferred tax asset to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. For the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, the Company determined that the realization of its deferred tax assets was not likely and as such, the Company recorded a valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets of $0.7 million, $1.1 million, and $0.9 million, respectively.
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
15. Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share
Basic earnings (loss) per Common Share is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to Common Shareholders by the weighted average Common Shares outstanding (Note 10). During the periods presented, the Company had unvested LTIP Units which provide for non-forfeitable rights to dividend equivalent payments. Accordingly, these unvested LTIP Units are considered participating securities and are included in the computation of basic earnings per Common Share pursuant to the two-class method.
Diluted earnings per Common Share reflects the potential dilution of the conversion of obligations and the assumed exercises of securities including the effects of Restricted Share Units issued under the Company’s Share Incentive Plans (Note 13). The effect of such shares is excluded from the calculation of earnings per share when anti-dilutive as indicated in the table below.
The effect of the conversion of Common OP Units is not reflected in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share, as they are exchangeable for Common Shares on a one-for-one basis. The income allocable to such units is allocated on this same basis and reflected as noncontrolling interests in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. As such, the assumed conversion of these units would have no net impact on the determination of diluted earnings per share.
Year Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands)
Numerator:
Net (loss) income attributable to Acadia
$
(35,445
)
$
23,548
$
(8,976
)
Less: net income attributable to participating securities
(805
)
(624
)
(233
)
(Loss) income from continuing operations net of income attributable to participating securities for basic (loss) earnings per share
(36,250
)
22,924
(9,209
)
Impact of City Point Loan share conversion option (a)
(1,804
)
-
-
(Loss) income from continuing operations net of income attributable to participating securities for diluted (loss) earnings per share
$
(38,054
)
$
22,924
$
(9,209
)
Denominator:
Weighted average shares for basic earnings (loss) per share
94,575,251
87,653,818
86,441,922
Effect of dilutive securities:
Series A Preferred OP Units
-
-
-
Employee unvested restricted shares
-
-
-
City Point Loan common stock conversion option (Note 10) (a)
68,215
-
-
Denominator for diluted earnings per share
94,643,466
87,653,818
86,441,922
Basic (loss) earnings per Common Share from continuing operations attributable to Acadia
$
(0.38
)
$
0.26
$
(0.11
)
Diluted (loss) earnings per Common Share from continuing operations attributable to Acadia
$
(0.40
)
$
0.26
$
(0.11
)
Anti-Dilutive Shares Excluded from Denominator:
Series A Preferred OP Units
Series A Preferred OP Units - Common share equivalent
25,067
25,067
25,067
Series C Preferred OP Units
126,384
126,593
126,593
Series C Preferred OP Units - Common share equivalent
438,831
439,556
439,556
Restricted shares
68,832
70,827
76,394
a)The adjustment represents the impact of assumed conversion of dilutive convertible securities issued in connection with the City Point Loan in August 2022 that enabled the holder to convert its interest into the Company's common shares. The instrument was subsequently modified in the third quarter of 2022 to provide for a cash-only settlement option (Note 10).
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
16. Variable Interest Entities
Pursuant to GAAP consolidation guidance, the Company consolidates certain VIEs for which the Company is the primary beneficiary. The Operating Partnership is considered a VIE in which the Company is the primary beneficiary because the limited partners do not have substantive kick-out or participating rights. As of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Operating Partnership held interests in the Funds and two consolidated entities owning properties that were determined to be VIEs in which the Company is the primary beneficiary as it has (i) the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance, and (ii) the obligation to absorb the entity's losses or receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the entity.
The majority of the operations of these VIEs are funded with fees earned from investment opportunities or cash flows generated from the properties. The Company has not provided financial support to any of these VIEs that it was not previously contractually required to provide, which consists primarily of funding any capital commitments and capital expenditures, which are deemed necessary to continue to operate the entity and any operating cash shortfalls the entity may experience.
Since the Company conducts its business through and substantially all of its interests are held by the Operating Partnership, the assets and liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets represent the assets and liabilities of the Operating Partnership. As of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the consolidated balance sheets include the following assets and liabilities of the consolidated VIEs of the Operating Partnership:
(dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
VIE ASSETS
Operating real estate, net
$
1,466,381
$
1,482,636
Real estate under development
129,888
161,485
Notes receivable, net
-
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates
210,922
200,827
Other assets, net
98,675
94,303
Right-of-use assets - operating leases, net
2,535
2,935
Cash and cash equivalents
13,330
9,761
Restricted cash
14,995
9,757
Rents receivable, net
17,915
16,126
Total VIE assets (a)
$
1,954,641
$
1,978,555
VIE LIABILITIES
Mortgage and other notes payable, net
$
761,166
$
948,045
Unsecured notes payable, net
51,202
162,828
Accounts payable and other liabilities
95,385
96,212
Lease liability - operating leases, net
2,657
3,077
Total VIE liabilities (a)
$
910,410
$
1,210,162
(a)At December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, includes total VIE assets of $678.1 million and $694.3 million, respectively, and total VIE liabilities of $200.4 million and $393.9 million, respectively, related to third-party mortgages that are collateralized by the real estate assets of City Point, a Fund II property, and 27 East 61st Street, 801 Madison Avenue, and 1035 Third Avenue, Fund IV properties, of which $72.5 million is guaranteed by the Operating Partnership (Note 7). The remaining VIE assets are generally encumbered by third-party non-recourse mortgage debt and are collateral under the respective mortgages and are therefore restricted and can only be used to settle the corresponding liabilities of the VIE. The remaining VIE assets may only be used to settle obligations of these consolidated VIEs and the remaining VIE liabilities are only the obligations of these consolidated VIEs and they do not have recourse to the Operating Partnership or the Company.
The Company also holds variable interest in certain VIEs which are not consolidated as it is determined that the Company is not the primary beneficiary (Note 4). The Company's involvement with such entities is in the form of direct and indirect equity interests and fee arrangements. The maximum exposure to loss is limited to the amount of the Company's equity investment in these VIEs, except with regard to the Company's remaining $5.3 million construction commitment related to its investment in 1238 Wisconsin. The Company's aggregate investment in the unconsolidated VIEs assets was $41.5 million and $32.2 million at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The Company's aggregate investment in unconsolidated VIE liabilities was $49.2 million and $41.9 million at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
17. Subsequent Events
Albertsons
On January 17, 2023, Albertsons announced that the State of Washington’s Supreme Court denied a motion by the Attorney General of the State of Washington to hear an appeal from the trial court’s denial of its request to enjoin Albertsons from paying its previously announced $6.85 per common share special dividend (the “Special Dividend”), originally scheduled to be paid November 7, 2022. Albertsons further announced that the temporary restraining order preventing the payment of the Special Divided was lifted as a result of the decision. Albertsons paid the Special Dividend on January 20, 2023 to record holders as of October 24, 2022. On January 20, 2023 the Company received its share of the Special Dividend of $11.3 million which will be recognized in January 2023.
Acquisitions
On January 27, 2023, Fund V acquired a 90% interest in an unconsolidated venture. The venture purchased a shopping center referred to as Mohawk Commons in Schenectady, New York, for $62.1 million, inclusive of transaction costs.
ACADIA REALTY TRUST
SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Balance at
Beginning of
Year
Charged to
Expenses
Adjustments
to Valuation
Accounts
Deductions
Balance at
End of Year
Year Ended December 31, 2022:
Allowance for deferred tax asset
$
3,660
$
-
$
$
-
$
4,351
Allowance for uncollectible accounts
38,471
(394
)
(6,004
)
-
32,073
Allowance for notes receivable
5,752
(272
)
(4,582
)
-
Year Ended December 31, 2021:
Allowance for deferred tax asset
$
2,599
$
-
$
1,061
$
-
$
3,660
Allowance for uncollectible accounts
45,009
(114
)
(6,424
)
-
38,471
Allowance for notes receivable
1,218
4,534
-
-
5,752
Year Ended December 31, 2020:
Allowance for deferred tax asset
$
1,748
$
-
$
-
$
2,599
Allowance for uncollectible accounts
11,408
46,440
(12,839
)
-
45,009
Allowance for notes receivable
-
-
1,218
ACADIA REALTY TRUST
SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
December 31, 2022
Initial Cost
to Company
Amount at Which
Carried at December 31, 2022
Description and
Location
Encumbrances
Land
Buildings &
Improvements
Increase
(Decrease)
in Net
Investments
Land
Buildings &
Improvements
Total
Accumulated
Depreciation
Date of
Acquisition (a)
Construction (c)
Life on which
Depreciation
in Latest
Statement of
Operations is
Compared
Core Portfolio:
Crescent Plaza
Brockton, MA
-
1,147
7,425
3,504
1,147
10,929
12,076
9,405
(a)
40 years
New Loudon Center
Latham, NY
-
4,161
16,346
20,507
21,012
17,230
(a)
40 years
Mark Plaza
Edwardsville, PA
-
-
3,396
-
-
3,396
3,396
3,153
(c)
40 years
Plaza 422
Lebanon, PA
-
3,004
2,809
5,813
6,003
5,370
(c)
40 years
Route 6 Mall
Honesdale, PA
-
1,664
-
12,897
1,664
12,897
14,561
11,509
(c)
40 years
Abington Towne Center
Abington, PA
-
3,197
4,227
7,424
8,223
4,898
(a)
40 years
Bloomfield Town Square
Bloomfield Hills, MI
-
3,207
13,774
29,476
3,207
43,250
46,457
28,386
(a)
40 years
Elmwood Park Shopping Center Elmwood Park, NJ
-
3,248
12,992
21,246
3,798
33,688
37,486
22,446
(a)
40 years
Merrillville Plaza
Hobart, IN
-
4,288
17,152
10,646
4,288
27,798
32,086
16,271
(a)
40 years
Marketplace of Absecon
Absecon, NJ
-
2,573
10,294
5,796
2,577
16,086
18,663
10,495
(a)
40 years
239 Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich, CT
26,000
1,817
15,846
2,892
1,817
18,738
20,555
10,158
(a)
40 years
Hobson West Plaza
Naperville, IL
-
1,793
7,172
5,637
1,793
12,809
14,602
7,448
(a)
40 years
Village Commons Shopping Center Smithtown, NY
-
3,229
12,917
5,628
3,229
18,545
21,774
12,175
(a)
40 years
Town Line Plaza
Rocky Hill, CT
-
3,510
8,286
11,767
12,674
9,872
(a)
40 years
Branch Shopping Center
Smithtown, NY
-
3,156
12,545
17,445
3,401
29,745
33,146
19,135
(a)
40 years
Methuen Shopping Center
Methuen, MA
-
3,826
1,856
5,677
6,638
3,453
(a)
40 years
The Gateway Shopping Center
South Burlington, VT
-
1,273
5,091
12,889
1,273
17,980
19,253
12,394
(a)
40 years
Mad River Station
Dayton, OH
-
2,350
9,404
2,352
2,350
11,756
14,106
7,460
(a)
40 years
Brandywine Holdings
Wilmington, DE
-
5,063
15,252
2,815
5,201
17,929
23,130
8,819
(a)
40 years
Bartow Avenue
Bronx, NY
-
1,691
5,803
1,489
1,691
7,292
8,983
3,999
(c)
40 years
Amboy Road
Staten Island, NY
-
-
11,909
3,279
-
15,188
15,188
10,563
(a)
40 years
Chestnut Hill
Philadelphia, PA
-
8,289
5,691
4,802
8,289
10,493
18,782
6,201
(a)
40 years
2914 Third Avenue
Bronx, NY
-
11,108
8,038
5,586
11,855
12,877
24,732
4,530
(a)
40 years
West 54th Street
Manhattan, NY
-
16,699
18,704
1,515
16,699
20,219
36,918
8,471
(a)
40 years
5-7 East 17th Street
Manhattan, NY
-
3,048
7,281
6,301
3,048
13,582
16,630
8,877
(a)
40 years
651-671 W Diversey
Chicago, IL
-
8,576
17,256
8,576
17,489
26,065
5,005
(a)
40 years
15 Mercer Street
Manhattan, NY
-
1,887
2,483
1,887
2,489
4,376
(a)
40 years
4401 White Plains
Bronx, NY
-
1,581
5,054
-
1,581
5,054
6,635
1,432
(a)
40 years
56 E. Walton
Chicago, IL
-
6,126
3,016
9,142
10,136
1,162
(a)
40 years
841 W. Armitage
Chicago, IL
-
1,989
2,411
3,139
(a)
40 years
2731 N. Clark
Chicago, IL
-
1,839
1,871
2,428
(a)
40 years
2140 N. Clybourn
Chicago, IL
-
1,148
(a)
40 years
853 W. Armitage
Chicago, IL
-
1,946
2,454
3,011
(a)
40 years
2299 N. Clybourn Avenue
Chicago, IL
-
-
(a)
40 years
843-45 W. Armitage
Chicago, IL
-
2,730
3,024
3,755
(a)
40 years
1525 W. Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL
-
1,480
3,338
1,480
4,225
5,705
1,307
(a)
40 years
2206-08 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL
-
1,183
3,540
1,183
3,899
5,082
1,302
(a)
40 years
2633 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL
-
4,096
4,417
5,415
1,209
(a)
40 years
50-54 E. Walton
Chicago, IL
-
2,848
12,694
2,848
13,336
16,184
3,732
(a)
40 years
662 W. Diversey
Chicago, IL
-
1,713
1,603
1,713
1,613
3,326
(a)
40 years
ACADIA REALTY TRUST
SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
Initial Cost
to Company
Amount at Which
Carried at December 31, 2022
Description and
Location
Encumbrances
Land
Buildings &
Improvements
Increase
(Decrease)
in Net
Investments
Land
Buildings &
Improvements
Total
Accumulated
Depreciation
Date of
Acquisition (a)
Construction (c)
Life on which
Depreciation
in Latest
Statement of
Operations is
Compared
837 W. Armitage
Chicago, IL
-
1,758
1,909
2,689
(a)
40 years
823 W. Armitage
Chicago, IL
-
1,149
1,244
1,961
(a)
40 years
851 W. Armitage
Chicago, IL
-
(a)
40 years
1240 W. Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL
-
2,137
1,589
1,357
2,137
2,946
5,083
(a)
40 years
21 E. Chestnut
Chicago, IL
-
1,318
8,468
1,318
8,512
9,830
2,146
(a)
40 years
819 W. Armitage
Chicago, IL
-
1,266
1,860
2,650
(a)
40 years
1520 Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL
-
2,110
1,306
2,110
1,596
3,706
(a)
40 years
Rhode Island Place Shopping Center Washington, D.C.
-
7,458
15,968
2,542
7,458
18,510
25,968
5,969
(a)
40 years
930 Rush Street
Chicago, IL
-
4,933
14,587
-
4,933
14,587
19,520
3,920
(a)
40 years
28 Jericho Turnpike
Westbury, NY
-
6,220
24,416
6,220
24,462
30,682
6,780
(a)
40 years
181 Main Street
Westport, CT
-
1,908
12,158
1,908
12,877
14,785
3,376
(a)
40 years
83 Spring Street
Manhattan, NY
-
1,754
9,200
1,754
9,233
10,987
2,415
(a)
40 years
179-53 & 1801-03 Connecticut Avenue Washington, D.C.
-
11,690
10,135
1,874
11,690
12,009
23,699
3,269
(a)
40 years
639 West Diversey
Chicago, IL
-
4,429
6,102
1,089
4,429
7,191
11,620
2,199
(a)
40 years
664 North Michigan
Chicago, IL
-
15,240
65,331
15,240
65,650
80,890
16,139
(a)
40 years
8-12 E. Walton
Chicago, IL
-
5,398
15,601
5,398
16,578
21,976
4,455
(a)
40 years
3200-3204 M Street
Washington, DC
-
6,899
4,249
6,899
4,417
11,316
1,177
(a)
40 years
868 Broadway
Manhattan, NY
-
3,519
9,247
3,519
9,252
12,771
2,100
(a)
40 years
313-315 Bowery
Manhattan, NY
-
-
5,516
-
-
5,516
5,516
2,009
(a)
40 years
120 West Broadway
Manhattan, NY
-
-
32,819
2,097
-
34,916
34,916
5,277
(a)
40 years
11 E. Walton
Chicago, IL
-
16,744
28,346
1,444
16,744
29,790
46,534
6,868
(a)
40 years
61 Main Street
Westport, CT
-
4,578
2,645
1,838
4,578
4,483
9,061
1,025
(a)
40 years
865 W. North Avenue
Chicago, IL
-
1,893
11,594
1,893
11,827
13,720
2,573
(a)
40 years
152-154 Spring St.
Manhattan, NY
-
8,544
27,001
8,544
27,348
35,892
5,985
(a)
40 years
2520 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY
-
6,613
10,419
6,613
10,732
17,345
2,413
(a)
40 years
252-256 Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich, CT
-
10,175
12,641
1,172
10,175
13,813
23,988
3,295
(a)
40 years
Bedford Green
Bedford Hills, NY
-
12,425
32,730
4,690
13,765
36,080
49,845
8,479
(a)
40 years
131-135 Prince Street
Manhattan, NY
-
-
57,536
1,126
-
58,662
58,662
23,530
(a)
40 years
Shops at Grand Ave
Queens, NY
-
20,264
33,131
1,966
20,264
35,097
55,361
7,502
(a)
40 years
201 Needham Street
Newton, MA
-
4,550
4,459
4,550
4,569
9,119
1,000
(a)
40 years
City Center
San Francisco, CA
-
36,063
109,098
5,956
26,386
124,731
151,117
24,771
(a)
40 years
163 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA
7,689
12,679
11,213
(107
)
12,529
11,256
23,785
2,355
(a)
40 years
Roosevelt Galleria
Chicago, IL
-
4,838
14,574
4,838
15,133
19,971
2,717
(a)
40 years
Route 202 Shopping Center
Wilmington, DE
-
-
6,346
-
7,051
7,051
1,811
(a)
40 years
991 Madison Avenue
Manhattan, NY
-
-
76,965
(75,370
)
-
1,595
1,595
(a)
40 years
165 Newbury Street
Boston, MA
-
1,918
3,980
-
1,918
3,980
5,898
(a)
40 years
Concord & Milwaukee
Chicago, IL
2,394
2,739
2,746
2,739
3,232
5,971
(a)
40 years
State & Washington
Chicago, IL
22,051
3,907
70,943
6,225
3,907
77,168
81,075
13,094
(a)
40 years
151 N. State Street
Chicago, IL
12,570
1,941
25,529
-
1,941
25,529
27,470
4,095
(a)
40 years
North & Kingsbury
Chicago, IL
10,891
18,731
16,292
3,066
18,731
19,358
38,089
3,068
(a)
40 years
Sullivan Center
Chicago, IL
50,000
13,443
137,327
1,590
13,443
138,917
152,360
22,243
(a)
40 years
California & Armitage
Chicago, IL
2,243
6,770
2,292
6,770
2,390
9,160
(a)
40 years
ACADIA REALTY TRUST
SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
Initial Cost
to Company
Amount at Which
Carried at December 31, 2022
Description and
Location
Encumbrances
Land
Buildings &
Improvements
Increase
(Decrease)
in Net
Investments
Land
Buildings &
Improvements
Total
Accumulated
Depreciation
Date of
Acquisition (a)
Construction (c)
Life on which
Depreciation
in Latest
Statement of
Operations is
Compared
555 9th Street
San Francisco, CA
60,000
75,591
73,268
75,591
74,137
149,728
11,468
(a)
40 years
Market Square
Wilmington, DE
-
8,100
31,221
8,100
31,847
39,947
4,445
(a)
40 years
613-623 W. Diversey
Chicago, IL
-
10,061
2,773
11,717
10,061
14,490
24,551
4,303
(c)
40 years
51 Greene Street
Manhattan, NY
-
4,488
8,992
4,488
9,092
13,580
(a)
40 years
53 Greene Street
Manhattan, NY
-
3,605
12,177
3,605
12,179
15,784
1,142
(a)
40 years
41 Greene Street
Manhattan, NY
-
6,276
9,582
-
6,276
9,582
15,858
(a)
40 years
47 Greene Street
Manhattan, NY
-
6,265
16,758
6,265
16,764
23,029
1,432
(a)
40 years
849 W Armitage
Chicago, IL
-
2,731
-
2,731
3,568
(a)
40 years
912 W Armitage
Chicago, IL
-
2,868
3,051
4,033
(a)
40 years
Melrose Place Collection
Los Angeles, CA
-
20,490
26,788
-
20,490
26,788
47,278
2,128
(a)
40 years
45 Greene Street
Manhattan, NY
-
2,903
8,487
2,903
8,775
11,678
(a)
40 years
565 Broadway
Manhattan, NY
-
-
22,491
1,123
-
23,614
23,614
1,747
(a)
40 years
907 W Armitage
Chicago, IL
-
2,081
-
2,081
2,781
(a)
40 years
37 Greene Street
Manhattan, NY
-
6,721
9,119
-
6,721
9,119
15,840
(a)
40 years
917 W Armitage
Chicago, IL
-
2,368
-
2,368
3,269
(a)
40 years
Brandywine Town Center
Wilmington, DE
-
15,632
101,861
7,855
15,632
109,716
125,348
8,421
(a)
40 years
1324 14th Street
Washington, D.C.
-
3,044
-
3,044
3,772
(a)
40 years
1526 14th Street
Washington, D.C.
-
1,377
6,964
-
1,377
6,964
8,341
(a)
40 years
1529 14th Street
Washington, D.C.
-
1,485
10,411
-
1,485
10,411
11,896
(a)
40 years
121 Spring St
Manhattan, NY
-
5,380
31,707
-
5,380
31,707
37,087
(a)
40 years
8833 Beverly Blvd
West Hollywood, CA
-
14,423
8,314
-
14,423
8,314
22,737
(a)
40 years
Williamsburg Portfolio
Brooklyn, NY
-
31,500
60,720
1,856
31,500
62,576
94,076
1,280
(a)
40 years
Henderson Portfolio
Dallas, TX
-
27,086
41,823
27,086
42,078
69,164
(a)
40 years
Fund II:
City Point
Brooklyn, NY
133,655
-
100,316
529,026
-
629,342
629,342
115,052
(c)
40 years
Fund III:
640 Broadway
Manhattan, NY
35,970
27,831
27,291
27,831
27,863
55,694
(a)
40 years
Fund IV:
210 Bowery
Manhattan, NY
-
1,875
5,625
(6,490
)
1,010
(c)
40 years
27 E. 61st Street
Manhattan, NY
15,002
4,813
14,438
1,658
3,523
17,386
20,909
2,707
(c)
40 years
17 E. 71st Street
Manhattan, NY
-
7,391
20,176
7,391
20,514
27,905
4,356
(a)
40 years
1035 Third Avenue
Manhattan, NY
7,473
12,759
37,431
5,842
14,100
41,932
56,032
9,494
(a)
40 years
801 Madison Avenue
Manhattan, NY
16,725
4,178
28,470
(4,885
)
2,922
24,841
27,763
3,842
(c)
40 years
2208-2216 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA
5,397
3,027
6,376
3,027
6,581
9,608
1,192
(a)
40 years
2207 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA
1,120
1,498
1,735
1,498
1,860
3,358
(a)
40 years
146 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA
19,338
9,500
28,500
(12,896
)
5,243
19,861
25,104
1,608
(a)
40 years
1964 Union Street
San Francisco, CA
1,381
1,688
2,071
3,759
4,322
(c)
40 years
Restaurants at Fort Point
Boston, MA
5,855
1,041
10,905
1,041
11,087
12,128
1,967
(a)
40 years
717 N. Michigan
Chicago, IL
5,796
8,675
4,235
(2,744
)
6,847
3,319
10,166
(a)
40 years
18 E. Broughton St.
Savannah, GA
1,515
1,513
1,570
2,179
(a)
40 years
20 E. Broughton St.
Savannah, GA
1,537
(a)
40 years
25 E. Broughton St.
Savannah, GA
3,117
1,324
2,459
1,324
2,823
4,147
(a)
40 years
109 W. Broughton St.
Savannah, GA
6,341
2,343
6,560
2,343
6,911
9,254
(a)
40 years
204-206 W. Broughton St.
Savannah, GA
1,033
(a)
40 years
ACADIA REALTY TRUST
SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
Initial Cost
to Company
Amount at Which
Carried at December 31, 2022
Description and
Location
Encumbrances
Land
Buildings &
Improvements
Increase
(Decrease)
in Net
Investments
Land
Buildings &
Improvements
Total
Accumulated
Depreciation
Date of
Acquisition (a)
Construction (c)
Life on which
Depreciation
in Latest
Statement of
Operations is
Compared
216-218 W. Broughton St.
Savannah, GA
2,612
1,160
2,736
2,031
1,160
4,767
5,927
(a)
40 years
220 W. Broughton St.
Savannah, GA
1,827
1,799
2,784
3,403
(a)
40 years
223 W. Broughton St.
Savannah, GA
1,186
(a)
40 years
226-228 W. Broughton St.
Savannah, GA
-
1,900
1,934
2,594
(a)
40 years
309/311 W. Broughton St.
Savannah, GA
2,300
1,160
2,695
1,160
2,725
3,885
(a)
40 years
230-240 W. Broughton St.
Savannah, GA
4,955
2,185
9,597
2,185
9,603
11,788
(a)
40 years
102 E. Broughton St.
Savannah, GA
-
-
-
-
(a)
40 years
Fund V:
Plaza Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM
22,893
-
28,214
1,402
-
29,616
29,616
4,657
(a)
40 years
Hickory Ridge
Hickory, NC
28,351
7,852
29,998
4,877
7,852
34,875
42,727
5,746
(a)
40 years
New Towne Plaza
Canton, MI
14,716
5,040
17,391
4,719
18,299
23,018
2,910
(a)
40 years
Fairlane Green
Allen Park, MI
32,877
18,121
37,143
3,174
18,121
40,317
58,438
5,424
(a)
40 years
Trussville Promenade
Birmingham, AL
28,831
7,587
34,285
7,587
34,335
41,922
4,518
(a)
40 years
Elk Grove Commons
Elk Grove, CA
40,990
6,204
48,008
1,766
6,204
49,774
55,978
5,790
(a)
40 years
Hiram Pavilion
Hiram, GA
28,341
13,029
25,446
13,029
26,003
39,032
3,537
(a)
40 years
Palm Coast Landing
Palm Coast, FL
26,409
7,066
27,299
7,066
27,732
34,798
3,134
(a)
40 years
Lincoln Commons
Lincoln, RI
38,722
14,429
34,417
4,876
14,429
39,293
53,722
3,994
(a)
40 years
Landstown Commons
Virginia Beach, VA
60,743
10,222
69,005
4,116
10,222
73,121
83,343
6,647
(a)
40 years
Canton Marketplace
Canton, GA
31,801
11,883
34,902
1,187
11,883
36,089
47,972
1,350
(a)
40 years
Monroe Marketplace
Selinsgrove, PA
29,150
8,755
35,452
8,755
35,858
44,613
1,482
(a)
40 years
Midstate Mall
East Brunswick, NJ
42,400
13,062
43,290
13,062
43,753
56,815
1,543
(a)
40 years
Real Estate Under Development
42,703
95,588
31,205
57,809
95,588
89,014
184,602
-
Debt of Assets Held for Sale
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Unamortized Loan Costs
(7,621
)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Unamortized Premium
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
$
928,639
$
929,089
$
2,534,857
$
789,064
$
913,390
$
3,339,620
$
4,253,010
$
725,143
Notes:
1.Depreciation on buildings and improvements reflected in the consolidated statements of operations is calculated over the estimated useful life of the assets as follows: Buildings at 40 years and improvements at the shorter of lease term or useful life.
2.The aggregate gross cost of property included above for Federal income tax purposes was approximately $4.4 billion as of December 31, 2022.
The following table reconciles the activity for real estate properties from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
Balance at beginning of year
$
4,071,607
$
4,011,326
$
3,960,411
Improvements and other
50,696
32,070
71,409
Property acquisitions
234,557
172,558
19,109
Property dispositions or held for sale assets
(125,933
)
(134,422
)
(19,659
)
Right-of-use assets - finance leases obtained and reclassified
-
-
(76,965
)
Capital lease reclassified as Right-of-use assets - finance lease
-
-
-
Consolidation of previously unconsolidated investments
55,394
-
129,863
Impairment charges
(33,311
)
(9,925
)
(72,842
)
Balance at end of year
$
4,253,010
$
4,071,607
$
4,011,326
ACADIA REALTY TRUST
SCHEDULE III - REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
The following table reconciles accumulated depreciation from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
Balance at beginning of year
$
648,461
$
573,364
$
478,991
Depreciation related to real estate
98,414
90,456
101,849
Property dispositions or held for sale assets
(21,732
)
(15,359
)
(939
)
Right-of-use assets - finance leases reclassified
-
-
(6,537
)
Balance at end of year
$
725,143
$
648,461
$
573,364
ACADIA REALTY TRUST
SCHEDULE IV - MORTGAGE LOANS ON REAL ESTATE
December 31, 2022
(in thousands)
Description
Effective
Interest Rate
Final Maturity
Date
Face Amount
of Notes
Receivable
Net Carrying Amount of
Notes Receivable as of
December 31, 2022
First Mortgage Loan
6.00%
4/1/2020
$
17,810
$
17,801
Mezzanine Loan
9.25%
1/9/2024
54,000
54,000
First Mortgage Loan
6.56%
9/17/2024
43,000
42,000
Other
4.65%
4/12/2026
6,000
6,000
Mezzanine Loan
8.00%
12/11/2027
5,000
5,000
Total
$
125,810
124,801
Allowance for credit loss
(898
)
Net carrying amount of notes receivable
$
123,903
The Company monitors the credit quality of its notes receivable on an ongoing basis and considers indicators of credit quality such as loan payment activity, the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, the seniority of the Company's loan in relation to other debt secured by the collateral, the personal guarantees of the borrower and the prospects of the borrower.
The following table reconciles the activity for loans on real estate from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
Reconciliation of Loans on Real Estate
Year Ended December 31,
Balance at beginning of year
$
159,638
$
102,100
$
114,943
Additions
-
58,000
59,585
Repayments
(29,531
)
-
-
Conversion of OP Units
-
(462
)
-
Conversion to real estate through receipt of deed or through foreclosure
(5,306
)
-
(72,428
)
Total
$
124,801
$
159,638
$
102,100
Allowance for credit loss
(898
)
(5,752
)
(1,218
)
Balance at end of year
$
123,903
$
153,886
$
100,882

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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES.
None.

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ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2022 to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management of Acadia Realty Trust is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rule 13(a)-15(f). Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022 as required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rule 13(a)-15(c). In making this assessment, we used the criteria set forth in the framework in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013 Framework) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the “COSO criteria”). Based on our evaluation under the COSO criteria, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2022 to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
BDO USA, LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm that audited our Financial Statements included in this Annual Report, has issued an attestation report on our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, which also appears in this Item 9A.
Acadia Realty Trust
Rye, New York
March 1, 2023
Remediation Efforts of Prior Year Material Weakness
We disclosed a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. During 2022, we implemented new and enhanced existing internal controls, related to evaluating the accounting treatment of less-than-wholly-owned investments to remediate the material weakness.
As a result of the remediation efforts, we have concluded that the material weakness has been remediated as of December 31, 2022.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
During the three months ended December 31, 2022, other than the remediation of the material weakness described above, there were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Shareholders and Board of Trustees
Acadia Realty Trust
Rye, New York
Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited Acadia Realty Trust’s (the “Company’s”) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the “COSO criteria”). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2022, and the related notes and financial statement schedules, and our report dated March 1, 2023 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Item 9A, Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit of internal control over financial reporting in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
/s/ BDO USA, LLP
New York, New York
March 1, 2023

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ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 9B.	OTHER INFORMATION.
None.

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ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE.
The information under the following headings in the 2023 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference:
•“PROPOSAL 1 - ELECTION OF TRUSTEES”
•“MANAGEMENT”
•“DELINQUENT SECTION 16(a) REPORTS”

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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
The information under the following headings in the 2023 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference:
•“ACADIA REALTY TRUST COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT”
•“COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS”
•“BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMPENSATION”
•“COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION”

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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
The information under the heading “SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT” in the 2023 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.
The information under Item 5. of this Report under the heading “(c) Securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans” is incorporated herein by reference.

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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.
The information under the following headings in the 2023 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference:
•“CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS”
•“PROPOSAL 1 - ELECTION OF TRUSTEES-Trustee Independence”

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ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES.
The information under the heading “AUDIT COMMITTEE INFORMATION” in the 2023 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.
PART IV

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ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.
1.
Financial Statements: See “Index to Financial Statements” at Item 8.
2.
Financial Statement Schedule: See “Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts” at Item 8.
3.
Financial Statement Schedule: See “Schedule III-Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation” at Item 8.
4.
Financial Statement Schedule: See “Schedule IV-Mortgage Loans on Real Estate” at Item 8.
5.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, 840 N. Michigan Avenue is considered a significant subsidiary of the Company based upon reaching certain income thresholds per the SEC Regulation S-X Rule 3-09. As such, the Company has included audited financial statements of 840 N. Michigan Avenue as Exhibit 99.3 to this annual report on Form 10-K. Additionally, the Company’s Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates from 840 N. Michigan Avenue for the year ended December 31, 2022, exceeded 10% of the Company’s income from continuing operations per the SEC Regulation S-X Rule 4-08(g). As the Company has included separate audited financial statements for the investee in its annual report, it has not separately disclosed the summarized financial information of the investee.
6.
Exhibits: See index of exhibits below and incorporated herein by reference.
The following is an index to all exhibits including (i) those filed with this Report and (ii) those incorporated by reference herein:
Exhibit
No.
Description
Method of Filing
3.1
Declaration of Trust of the Company
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
3.2
First Amendment to Declaration of Trust of the Company
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
3.3
Second Amendment to Declaration of Trust of the Company
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
3.4
Third Amendment to Declaration of Trust of the Company
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
3.5
Fourth Amendment to Declaration of Trust
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 (a) to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1998.
3.6
Fifth Amendment to Declaration of Trust
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2009.
3.7
Sixth Amendment to Declaration of Trust
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.01 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filing on July 28, 2017.
3.8
Articles Supplementary
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 9, 2017.
3.9
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 28, 2022.
4.1
Description of Acadia Realty Trust Securities Registered Under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
Filed herewith
10.1*
Acadia Realty Trust 2020 Share Incentive Plan
Incorporated by reference to page 63 of the Company’s 2020 Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on March 24, 2020.
10.2*
Description of Long-Term Investment Alignment Program
Incorporated by reference to page 20 to the Company’s 2009 Annual Proxy Statement filed with the SEC April 9, 2009.
10.3*
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between the Company and Kenneth F. Bernstein
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 1, 2014.
Exhibit
No.
Description
Method of Filing
10.4*
Form of Second Amended and Restated Severance Agreement, effective as of February 26, 2018, with each of: John Gottfried, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Jason Blacksberg, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary; and Joseph M. Napolitano, Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
10.5*
Form of 2018 Long-Term Incentive Plan Award Agreement (time- and performance-based)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2018.
10.6*
Form of Assignments and Assumptions of Carried Interest with respect to the Company's Long-Term Incentive Alignment Program
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015.
10.7*
Form of Omnibus Amendment to the Series of Assignments and Assumptions of Carried Interest with respect to the Company's Long-Term Incentive Alignment Program
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015.
10.8*
Form of 2018 Long-Term Incentive Plan Award Agreement (Time-Based Only)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
10.9
Form of Long-Term Incentive Plan Award Agreement (Time-Based Only) (Chief Executive Officer)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.
10.10
Form of Long-Term Incentive Plan Award Agreement (Time and Performance Based) (Chief Executive Officer)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.
10.11
Form of Long-Term Incentive Plan Award Agreement (Time and Performance Based) (SVP/EVP)
Filed herewith
10.12
Form of Long-Term Incentive Plan Award Agreement (Time and Performance Based) (Chief Executive Officer)
Filed herewith
10.13
Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of June 29, 2021, by and among Acadia Realty Limited Partnership, as borrower, Acadia Realty Trust and certain subsidiaries of Acadia Realty Limited Partnership from time to time party thereto, as guarantors, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, Truist Bank, and PNC Bank, National Association, as syndication agents, BofA Securities, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as joint bookrunners, and BofA Securities, Inc., Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Truist Bank and PNC Capital Markets LLC, as joint lead arrangers and the lenders party thereto
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2021.
10.14
First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of March 3, 2022, by and among Acadia Realty Limited Partnership, as borrower, Acadia Realty Trust and certain subsidiaries of Acadia Realty Limited Partnership from time to time party thereto, as guarantors, the Lenders and L/C Issuers from time to time party thereto, and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent
Filed herewith
10.15
Second Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of December 21, 2022, by and among Acadia Realty Limited Partnership, as borrower, Acadia Realty Trust and certain subsidiaries of Acadia Realty Limited Partnership from time to time party thereto, as guarantors, the Lenders and L/C Issuers from time to time
Filed herewith
party thereto, and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent
10.16
Credit Agreement dated as of April 6, 2022, by and among Acadia Realty Trust, Acadia Realty Limited Partnership, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, BofA Securities, Inc., as sole lead arranger and sole bookrunner and the lenders party thereto
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 11, 2022.
Exhibit
No.
Description
Method of Filing
List of Subsidiaries of Acadia Realty Trust
Filed herewith
23.1
Consent of Registered Public Accounting Firm
Filed herewith
23.2
Consent of Registered Public Accounting Firm - 840 North Michigan Avenue, Tenant-in-Common Interests
Filed herewith
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Filed herewith
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Filed herewith
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Furnished herewith
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Furnished herewith
99.1
Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership Agreement dated July 23, 2019
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2019.
99.2
Certificate of Designation of Series A Preferred Operating Partnership Units of Limited Partnership Interest of Acadia Realty Limited Partnership
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1(C) to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 31, 1999.
99.3
840 North Michigan Avenue, Tenant-in-Common Interests Combined Financial Statements for the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 and Independent Auditor’s Report
Filed herewith
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
Filed herewith
101.SCH
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
Filed herewith
101.CAL
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Document
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101.DEF
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Document
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101.LAB
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Document
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101.PRE
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Document
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
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The referenced exhibit is a management contract or compensation plan or arrangement.