Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID No. 34 )
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Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023
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Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
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Consolidated Statements of Equity for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders and the Board of Trustees of JBG SMITH Properties
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of JBG SMITH Properties and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), equity, and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024, and the related notes and the schedule listed in the Index at Item 15 (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have also 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, 2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 18, 2025, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's 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 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 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 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 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 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 financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the 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.
Real Estate – Impairment Indicators and Impairment- Refer to Notes 2 and 19 to the consolidated financial statements
Critical Audit Matter Description
The Company evaluates real estate assets for impairment whenever there are changes in circumstances or indicators that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. These indicators may include declining operating performance, below average occupancy, shortened anticipated holding periods, and other adverse changes. An impairment exists when
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the carrying amount of an asset exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset.
For those real estate assets where an indicator of impairment has been identified, estimates of future cash flows are based on the Company’s current plans, anticipated holding periods and available market information. Estimates of future cash flows are subjective and are based, in part, on assumptions regarding future occupancy, rental rates and capital requirements. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of the asset is not recoverable and is measured based on the excess of a property's carrying amount over its estimated fair value. Estimated fair values are calculated based on the following information in order of preference, dependent upon availability: (i) pending or executed agreements, (ii) market prices for comparable properties or (iii) the sum of discounted cash flows. The Company’s estimates of fair value are determined using either a discounted cash flow model which requires judgements related to the anticipated holding periods, current market conditions and unobservable quantitative inputs, including appropriate capitalization and discount rates, or a market approach.
Given (1) the Company's evaluation of possible indicators of impairment of real estate assets requires management to make significant judgments, including anticipated holding periods, when determining whether events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of real estate assets may not be recoverable and (2) for those real estate assets where indicators of impairment have been identified, the Company’s evaluation of the recoverability and fair value of such assets requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions, our audit procedures to evaluate (a) whether management appropriately identified impairment indicators (b) the reasonableness of management’s undiscounted future cash flows analysis and (c) when required, the reasonableness of the estimated fair values of real estate assets required a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of effort, including the need to involve our fair value specialists.
How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit
Our audit procedures related to the assessment of real estate assets for possible indicators of impairment, the estimate of future operating cash flows, and the determination of fair value for those assets where impairment has been identified included the following, among others:
● We tested the effectiveness of controls over management’s identification of possible circumstances that may indicate that the carryi ng amounts of real estate assets may not be recoverable . We tested the effectiveness of controls over management’s cash flow recoverability and fair value analyses , including controls over management’s estimates of future occupancy, rental rates, capital requirements and, as applicable, capitalization and discount rates and management’s selection of comparable properties used in the market approach, when applicable .
● We evaluated the Company’s assessment of impairment indicators by:
– Testing real estate assets for possible indicators of impairment, including searching for adverse asset-specific and/or market conditions.
– Inquiring of management and reading business performance reports and board minutes to identify properties that should be evaluated for shortened anticipated holding periods.
– Developing an expectation of assets for which impairment indicators are identified in management's analysis.
● We evaluated the Company’s future cash flows prepared when an indicator of impairment has been identified by performing the following:
– Discussing with management the assumptions used in the Company’s undiscounted cash flow models and evaluating the consistency of the assumptions used with evidence obtained in other areas of the audit.
– Testing the recoverability as sessments by developing independent estimates, based in part on applicable third-party market data, and compared our estimates to those used by management .
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● We evaluated the Company’s determination of fair value for those assets where impairment had been identified by performing the following:
– With the assistance of our fair value specialists for certain properties, we evaluated the reasonableness of the valuation methodology and the market prices for comparable properties, and we developed a range of independent estimates of fair value and compared our estimates to those used by management.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
McLean, Virginia
February 18, 2025
We have served as the Company's auditor since 2016.
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JBG SMITH PROPERTIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except par value amounts)
December 31,
2024
2023
ASSETS
Real estate, at cost:
Land and improvements
$
1,109,172
$
1,194,737
Buildings and improvements
4,083,937
4,021,322
Construction in progress, including land
338,333
659,103
5,531,442
5,875,162
Less: accumulated depreciation
( 1,419,983 )
( 1,338,403 )
Real estate, net
4,111,459
4,536,759
Cash and cash equivalents
145,804
164,773
Restricted cash
37,388
35,668
Tenant and other receivables
23,478
44,231
Deferred rent receivable
170,153
171,229
Investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures
93,654
264,281
Deferred leasing costs, net
69,821
81,477
Intangible assets, net
47,000
56,616
Other assets, net
131,318
163,481
Assets held for sale
190,465
—
TOTAL ASSETS
$
5,020,540
$
5,518,515
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND EQUITY
Liabilities:
Mortgage loans, net
$
1,767,173
$
1,783,014
Revolving credit facility
85,000
62,000
Term loans, net
717,853
717,172
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
101,096
124,874
Other liabilities, net
115,827
138,869
Liabilities related to assets held for sale
901
—
Total liabilities
2,787,850
2,825,929
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
423,632
440,737
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred shares, $ 0.01 par value - 200,000 shares authorized; none issued
—
—
Common shares, $ 0.01 par value - 500,000 shares authorized; 84,500 and 94,309 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and 2023
846
944
Additional paid-in capital
2,790,403
2,978,852
Accumulated deficit
( 997,283 )
( 776,962 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
15,092
20,042
Total shareholders' equity of JBG SMITH Properties
1,809,058
2,222,876
Noncontrolling interests
—
28,973
Total equity
1,809,058
2,251,849
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND EQUITY
$
5,020,540
$
5,518,515
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
REVENUE
Property rental
$
456,950
$
483,159
$
491,738
Third-party real estate services, including reimbursements
69,465
92,051
89,022
Other revenue
20,897
28,988
25,064
Total revenue
547,312
604,198
605,824
EXPENSES
Depreciation and amortization
208,180
210,195
213,771
Property operating
146,609
144,049
150,004
Real estate taxes
52,606
57,668
62,167
General and administrative:
Corporate and other
58,790
54,838
58,280
Third-party real estate services
74,264
88,948
94,529
Share-based compensation related to Formation Transaction and special equity awards
—
549
5,391
Transaction and other costs
5,317
8,737
5,511
Total expenses
545,766
564,984
589,653
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Loss from unconsolidated real estate ventures, net
( 7,122 )
( 26,999 )
( 17,429 )
Interest and other income, net
11,598
15,781
18,617
Interest expense
( 134,068 )
( 108,660 )
( 75,930 )
Gain (loss) on the sale of real estate, net
( 2,753 )
79,335
161,894
Gain (loss) on the extinguishment of debt
9,235
( 450 )
( 3,073 )
Impairment loss
( 55,427 )
( 90,226 )
—
Total other income (expense)
( 178,537 )
( 131,219 )
84,079
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX (EXPENSE) BENEFIT
( 176,991 )
( 92,005 )
100,250
Income tax (expense) benefit
( 762 )
296
( 1,264 )
NET INCOME (LOSS)
( 177,753 )
( 91,709 )
98,986
Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
22,202
10,596
( 13,244 )
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
12,025
1,135
( 371 )
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
$
( 143,526 )
$
( 79,978 )
$
85,371
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED
$
( 1.65 )
$
( 0.78 )
$
0.70
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING - BASIC AND DILUTED
88,330
105,095
119,005
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(In thousands)
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
NET INCOME (LOSS)
$
( 177,753 )
$
( 91,709 )
$
98,986
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments
30,879
2,603
67,576
Reclassification of net (income) loss on derivative financial instruments from accumulated other comprehensive income into interest expense
( 34,707 )
( 34,776 )
2,574
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
( 3,828 )
( 32,173 )
70,150
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
( 181,581 )
( 123,882 )
169,136
Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
22,202
10,596
( 13,244 )
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
12,025
1,135
( 371 )
Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
817
4,486
( 8,411 )
Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
( 1,939 )
2,085
( 145 )
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO JBG SMITH PROPERTIES
$
( 148,476 )
$
( 105,580 )
$
146,965
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Equity
(In thousands)
Accumulated
Other
Additional
Comprehensive
Common Shares
Paid-In
Accumulated
Income
Noncontrolling
Total
Shares
Amount
Capital
Deficit
(Loss)
Interests
Equity
BALANCE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2021
127,378
$
1,275
$
3,539,916
$
( 609,331 )
$
( 15,950 )
$
22,507
$
2,938,417
Net income attributable to common shareholders and noncontrolling interests
—
—
—
85,371
—
371
85,742
Redemption of OP Units for common shares
701
7
16,697
—
—
—
16,704
Common shares repurchased
( 14,151 )
( 142 )
( 360,900 )
—
—
—
( 361,042 )
Common shares issued pursuant to employee incentive compensation plan and ESPP
85
1
2,661
—
—
—
2,662
Dividends declared on common shares ($ 0.90 per common share)
—
—
—
( 104,676 )
—
—
( 104,676 )
Contributions from noncontrolling interests, net
—
—
—
—
—
9,202
9,202
Redeemable noncontrolling interests redemption value adjustment and total other comprehensive income allocation
—
—
65,364
—
( 8,411 )
—
56,953
Total other comprehensive income
—
—
—
—
70,150
—
70,150
Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—
—
—
—
( 145 )
145
—
BALANCE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022
114,013
1,141
3,263,738
( 628,636 )
45,644
32,225
2,714,112
Net loss attributable to common shareholders and noncontrolling interests
—
—
—
( 79,978 )
—
( 1,135 )
( 81,113 )
Redemption of OP Units for common shares
2,758
28
44,592
—
—
—
44,620
Common shares repurchased
( 22,576 )
( 225 )
( 335,088 )
—
—
—
( 335,313 )
Common shares issued pursuant to employee incentive compensation plan and ESPP
114
—
2,506
—
—
—
2,506
Dividends declared on common shares ($ 0.675 per common share)
—
—
—
( 68,348 )
—
—
( 68,348 )
Distributions to noncontrolling interests, net
—
—
—
—
—
( 32 )
( 32 )
Redeemable noncontrolling interests redemption value adjustment and total other comprehensive loss allocation
—
—
3,104
—
4,486
—
7,590
Total other comprehensive loss
—
—
—
—
( 32,173 )
—
( 32,173 )
Other comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
—
—
—
—
2,085
( 2,085 )
—
BALANCE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
94,309
944
2,978,852
( 776,962 )
20,042
28,973
2,251,849
Net loss attributable to common shareholders and noncontrolling interests
—
—
—
( 143,526 )
—
( 12,025 )
( 155,551 )
Redemption of OP Units for common shares
1,025
11
17,060
—
—
—
17,071
Common shares repurchased
( 10,929 )
( 109 )
( 170,661 )
—
—
—
( 170,770 )
Common shares issued pursuant to employee incentive compensation plan and ESPP
95
—
2,187
—
—
—
2,187
Dividends declared on common shares ($ 0.875 per common share)
—
—
—
( 76,795 )
—
—
( 76,795 )
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests
—
—
( 30,475 )
—
—
( 18,972 )
( 49,447 )
Contributions from noncontrolling interests, net
—
—
—
—
—
20
20
Redeemable noncontrolling interests redemption value adjustment and total other comprehensive loss allocation
—
—
( 6,560 )
—
817
—
( 5,743 )
Total other comprehensive loss
—
—
—
—
( 3,828 )
—
( 3,828 )
Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—
—
—
—
( 1,939 )
1,939
—
Other
—
—
—
—
—
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BALANCE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024
84,500
$
846
$
2,790,403
$
( 997,283 )
$
15,092
$
—
$
1,809,058
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements .
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)
$
( 177,753 )
$
( 91,709 )
$
98,986
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Share-based compensation expense
29,524
32,100
41,272
Depreciation and amortization expense, including amortization of deferred financing costs
214,992
215,628
217,841
Deferred rent
( 15,531 )
( 20,664 )
( 23,602 )
Loss from unconsolidated real estate ventures, net
7,122
26,999
17,429
Amortization of market lease intangibles, net
161
( 960 )
( 1,127 )
Amortization of lease incentives
5,631
1,711
7,734
(Gain) loss on the extinguishment of debt
( 9,235 )
450
3,073
Impairment loss
55,427
90,226
—
(Gain) loss on the sale of real estate, net
2,753
( 79,335 )
( 161,894 )
Loss on operating lease and other receivables
2,595
882
2,160
Income from investments, net
( 3,358 )
( 972 )
( 14,488 )
Return on capital from unconsolidated real estate ventures
1,894
20,701
11,407
Other non-cash items
5,806
10,818
( 5,517 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Tenant and other receivables
18,212
11,123
( 13,154 )
Other assets, net
( 2,089 )
( 8,959 )
( 10,737 )
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
606
( 11,255 )
( 1,282 )
Other liabilities, net
( 7,364 )
( 13,412 )
9,936
Net cash provided by operating activities
129,393
183,372
178,037
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Development costs, construction in progress and real estate additions
( 218,029 )
( 333,744 )
( 326,741 )
Acquisition of real estate
—
( 19,551 )
( 65,302 )
Proceeds from the sale of real estate
202,024
281,525
928,908
Proceeds from the sale of investments
—
—
19,030
Proceeds from derivative financial instruments
8,230
1,922
—
Payments on derivative financial instruments
( 6,468 )
( 9,830 )
—
Distributions of capital from unconsolidated real estate ventures and other investments
164,562
10,503
59,717
Investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures and other investments
( 6,164 )
( 29,004 )
( 91,591 )
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
144,155
( 98,179 )
524,021
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings under mortgage loans
187,895
345,140
179,744
Borrowings under revolving credit facility
318,000
371,750
100,000
Borrowings under term loans
—
170,000
150,000
Repayments of mortgage loans
( 197,954 )
( 281,854 )
( 270,676 )
Repayments of revolving credit facility
( 295,000 )
( 309,750 )
( 400,000 )
Proceeds from derivative financial instruments
—
9,600
—
Payments on derivative financial instruments
( 5,796 )
( 1,922 )
—
Debt issuance and modification costs
( 5,096 )
( 17,579 )
( 5,137 )
Acquisition/redemption of noncontrolling interests
( 49,409 )
( 647 )
( 9,531 )
Proceeds from common shares issued pursuant to ESPP
945
1,102
1,458
Common shares repurchased
( 170,770 )
( 335,313 )
( 361,042 )
Dividends paid to common shareholders
( 62,007 )
( 94,002 )
( 107,688 )
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests
( 11,564 )
( 15,318 )
( 16,409 )
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
( 41 )
( 32 )
( 182 )
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
—
—
9,383
Net cash used in financing activities
( 290,797 )
( 158,825 )
( 730,080 )
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash
$
( 17,249 )
$
( 73,632 )
$
( 28,022 )
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period
200,441
274,073
302,095
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period
$
183,192
$
200,441
$
274,073
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
145,804
$
164,773
$
241,098
Restricted cash
37,388
35,668
32,975
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash
$
183,192
$
200,441
$
274,073
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW AND NON-CASH INFORMATION:
Cash paid for interest (net of capitalized interest of $ 10,383 , $ 17,357 and $ 10,888 in 2024, 2023 and 2022)
$
116,342
$
88,755
$
71,861
Accrued capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued expenses
38,610
63,136
73,612
Write-off of fully depreciated assets
31,809
6,281
19,794
Cash paid for income taxes
117
1,916
1,205
Accrued dividends to common shareholders
14,788
—
25,653
Accrued distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests
2,823
—
3,968
Redemption of OP Units for common shares
17,071
44,620
16,704
Recognition (derecognition) of operating lease right-of-use asset
( 13,724 )
61,443
—
Recognition (derecognition) of liabilities related to operating lease right-of-use asset
( 13,724 )
61,443
—
Derecognition of finance lease right-of-use assets
—
—
( 179,668 )
Derecognition of liabilities related to finance lease right-of-use assets
—
—
( 163,586 )
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities for operating leases
9,639
5,178
1,906
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Organization and Basis of Presentation
Organization
JBG SMITH Properties ("JBG SMITH"), a Maryland real estate investment trust, owns, operates and develops mixed-use properties concentrated in amenity-rich, Metro-served submarkets in and around Washington, D.C., most notably National Landing, that we believe have long-term growth potential and appeal to residential, office and retail tenants. Through an intense focus on placemaking, JBG SMITH cultivates vibrant, highly amenitized, walkable neighborhoods throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Approximately 75.0 % of our holdings are in the National Landing submarket in Northern Virginia, which is anchored by four key demand drivers: Amazon.com, Inc.'s ("Amazon") headquarters; Virginia Tech's $ 1 billion Innovation Campus; proximity to the Pentagon; and our placemaking initiatives and public infrastructure improvements. In addition, our third-party real estate services business provides fee-based real estate services to third parties, including the legacy funds formerly organized by The JBG Companies ("JBG") (the "JBG Legacy Funds").
Substantially all our assets are held by, and our operations are conducted through, JBG SMITH Properties LP ("JBG SMITH LP"), our operating partnership. As of December 31, 2024, JBG SMITH, as its sole general partner, controlled JBG SMITH LP and owned 86.0 % of its OP Units, after giving effect to the conversion of certain vested long-term incentive partnership units ("LTIP Units") that are convertible into OP Units. JBG SMITH is referred to herein as "we," "us," "our" or other similar terms. References to "our share" refer to our ownership percentage of consolidated and unconsolidated assets in real estate ventures, but exclude our 10.0 % subordinated interest in one commercial building and our 33.5 % subordinated interest in four commercial buildings (the "Fortress Assets"), as well as the associated non-recourse mortgage loans, held through unconsolidated real estate ventures; these interests and debt are excluded because our investment in each real estate venture is zero, we do not anticipate receiving any near-term cash flow distributions from the real estate ventures, and we have not guaranteed their obligations or otherwise committed to providing financial support.
We were organized for the purpose of receiving, via the spin-off on July 17, 2017 (the "Separation"), substantially all of the assets and liabilities of Vornado Realty Trust's ("Vornado") Washington, D.C. segment. On July 18, 2017, we acquired the management business and certain assets and liabilities of JBG (the "Combination"). The Separation and the Combination are collectively referred to as the "Formation Transaction."
As of December 31, 2024, our Operating Portfolio consisted of 38 operating assets comprising 16 multifamily assets totaling 6,781 units ( 6,781 units at our share), 20 commercial assets totaling 6.7 million square feet ( 6.3 million square feet at our share) and two wholly owned land assets for which we are the ground lessor. Additionally, we have one under-construction multifamily asset with 775 units ( 775 units at our share) and 19 assets in our development pipeline totaling 11.0 million square feet ( 8.9 million square feet at our share) of estimated potential development density.
We derive our revenue primarily from leases with multifamily and commercial tenants. Revenue under our multifamily leases is generally due on a monthly basis with terms of approximately one year or less, and may include income from utility recoveries, parking and other miscellaneous items. Our commercial leases include fixed and percentage rents, and reimbursements from tenants for certain expenses such as real estate taxes, property operating expenses, and repairs and maintenance. In addition, our third-party real estate services business provides fee-based real estate services.
Only commercial leases with the U.S. federal government accounted for 10% or more of our total revenue as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
(Dollars in thousands)
Rental revenue from the U.S. federal government
$
64,958
$
64,439
$
75,516
Percentage of total revenue
11.9
%
10.7
%
12.5
%
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Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our wholly owned subsidiaries and consolidated variable interest entities ("VIEs"), including JBG SMITH LP. See Note 6 for additional information. The portions of the equity and net income (loss) of consolidated entities that are not attributable to us are presented separately as amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests in our consolidated financial statements.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Asset Acquisitions
We account for asset acquisitions, which includes the consolidation of previously unconsolidated real estate ventures, at cost, including transaction costs, plus the fair value of any assumed debt. We estimate the fair values of acquired tangible assets (consisting of real estate, tenant and other receivables, and other assets, as applicable), identified intangible assets and liabilities (consisting of in-place leases and above- and below-market leases, as applicable), assumed debt and other liabilities, and noncontrolling interests, as applicable, based on our evaluation of information and estimates available at the date of acquisition. Based on these estimates, we allocate the purchase price, including all transaction costs related to the acquisition and any contingent consideration, to the identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their relative fair value. The results of operations of acquisitions are prospectively included in our consolidated financial statements beginning with the date of the acquisition.
The fair values of buildings are determined using the "as-if vacant" approach whereby we use discounted cash flow models with inputs and assumptions that we believe are consistent with current market conditions for similar assets. The most significant assumptions in determining the allocation of the purchase price to buildings are the exit capitalization rate, discount rate, estimated market rents and hypothetical expected lease-up periods, when applicable. We assess the fair value of land based on market comparisons and development projects using an income approach of cost plus a margin.
The fair values of identified intangible assets and liabilities are determined based on the following:
● The value allocable to the above- or below-market component of an acquired in-place lease is determined based upon the present value (using a discount rate which reflects the risks associated with the acquired lease) of the difference between: (i) the contractual amounts to be received pursuant to the lease over its remaining term and (ii) management's estimate of the amounts that would be received using market rates over the remaining term of the lease. Amounts allocated to above-market leases are recorded as lease intangible assets in "Intangible assets, net" in our consolidated balance sheets, and amounts allocated to below-market leases are recorded as lease intangible liabilities in "Other liabilities, net" in our consolidated balance sheets. These intangibles are amortized to "Property rental revenue" in our consolidated statements of operations over the remaining terms of the respective leases.
● Factors considered in determining the value allocable to in-place leases during hypothetical lease-up periods related to space that is leased at the time of acquisition include: (i) lost rent and operating cost recoveries during the hypothetical lease-up period and (ii) theoretical leasing commissions required to execute similar leases. These intangible assets are recorded as lease intangible assets in "Intangible assets, net" in our consolidated balance
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sheets and are amortized to "Depreciation and amortization expense" in our consolidated statements of operations over the remaining term of the existing lease.
Real Estate
Real estate is carried at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred and are included in "Property operating expenses" in our consolidated statements of operations.
Construction in progress, including land, is carried at cost, and no depreciation is recorded. All direct and indirect costs related to development activities, including redevelopment activities, are capitalized to the extent that we believe such costs are recoverable through the value of the property into "Construction in progress, including land" in our consolidated balance sheets, except for certain demolition costs, which are expensed as incurred. Direct development costs incurred include: pre-development expenditures directly related to a specific project, development and construction costs, interest, insurance and real estate taxes. Indirect development costs include: employee salaries and benefits, travel and other related costs that are directly associated with the development. Our method of calculating capitalized interest expense is based upon applying our weighted average borrowing rate to the actual accumulated expenditures if the property does not have property specific debt. If the property is encumbered by specific debt, we will capitalize both the interest incurred applicable to that debt and additional interest expense using our weighted average borrowing rate for any accumulated expenditures in excess of the principal balance of the debt encumbering the property. The capitalization of such expenses ceases when the real estate is ready for its intended use, but no later than one-year from substantial completion of major construction activities at which point the costs associated with a property are allocated to its various components.
Depreciation and amortization expense require an estimate of the useful life of each property and improvement. Depreciation and amortization expense are recognized on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives, which range from three to 40 years . Tenant improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lives of the related leases, which approximate the useful lives of the tenant improvements. When assets are sold or retired, their costs and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts with the resulting gains (losses) reflected in net income (loss) for the period.
Our real estate and related intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever there are changes in circumstances or indicators that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. These indicators may include declining operating performance, below average occupancy, shortened anticipated holding periods, costs in excess of budgets for under-construction assets and other adverse changes. An impairment exists when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. Estimates of future cash flows are based on our current plans, anticipated holding periods and available market information at the time the analyses are prepared. Longer anticipated holding periods for real estate assets directly reduce the likelihood of recording an impairment loss. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of the asset is not recoverable and is measured based on the excess of the property's carrying amount over its estimated fair value. Estimated fair values are calculated based on the following information in order of preference, dependent upon availability: (i) pending or executed agreements, (ii) market prices for comparable properties or (iii) the sum of discounted cash flows.
If our estimates of future cash flows, anticipated holding periods, asset strategy or fair values change, based on market conditions, anticipated selling prices or other factors, our evaluation of impairment losses may be different and such differences could be material to our consolidated financial statements. Estimates of future cash flows are subjective and are based, in part, on assumptions regarding future occupancy, rental rates, capitalization and discount rates and capital requirements that could differ materially from actual results.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with a purchase date life to maturity of three months or less and are carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to their short-term maturities.
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Restricted Cash
Restricted cash consists primarily of proceeds from property dispositions held in escrow, security deposits held on behalf of our tenants and cash escrowed under loan agreements for debt service, real estate taxes, property insurance and capital improvements.
Investments in Real Estate Ventures
We analyze each real estate venture at acquisition, formation, after a change in the ownership agreement, after a change in the entity's economics or after any other reconsideration event to determine whether the entity is a VIE. An entity is a VIE because it is in the development stage and/or does not hold sufficient equity at risk, or conducts substantially all its operations on behalf of an investor with disproportionately few voting rights. If it is determined that an entity is a VIE in which we have a variable interest, we assess whether we are the primary beneficiary of the VIE to determine whether it should be consolidated. We will consolidate a VIE if we are the primary beneficiary of the VIE, which entails having the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE's economic performance. We are not the primary beneficiary of a VIE when we do not have voting control, lack the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance, or the limited partners (or non-managing members) have substantive participatory rights. If it is determined that the real estate venture is not a VIE, then the determination as to whether we consolidate is based on whether we have a controlling financial interest in the real estate venture, which is based on our voting interests and the degree of influence we have over the real estate venture. Management uses judgment when determining if we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE or have a controlling financial interest in a real estate venture determined not to be a VIE. Factors considered in determining whether we have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance include voting rights, involvement in day-to-day capital and operating decisions, and the extent of our involvement in the entity.
We use the equity method of accounting for investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures when we have significant influence but are not the primary beneficiary of a VIE or do not have a controlling financial interest in a real estate venture determined not to be a VIE. Significant influence is typically indicated through ownership of 20% or more of the voting interests. Under the equity method, we record our investments in these entities in "Investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures" in our consolidated balance sheets, and our proportionate share of earnings (losses) earned by the real estate venture is recognized in "Loss from unconsolidated real estate ventures, net" in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
We earn revenue from the management services we provide to unconsolidated real estate ventures. These fees are determined in accordance with the terms specific to each arrangement and may include property and asset management fees, or transactional fees for leasing, acquisition, development and construction, financing and legal services provided. We account for this revenue gross of our ownership interest in each respective real estate venture and recognize such revenue in "Third-party real estate services, including reimbursements" in our consolidated statements of operations when earned. Our proportionate share of related expenses is recognized in "Loss from unconsolidated real estate ventures, net" in our consolidated statements of operations.
We may also earn incremental promote distributions if certain financial return benchmarks are achieved upon ultimate disposition of the underlying properties. Promote revenue is recognized when certain earnings events have occurred, and the amount of revenue is determinable and collectible. Any promote revenue is reflected in "Loss from unconsolidated real estate ventures, net" in our consolidated statements of operations. In the event our investment in a real estate venture is reduced to zero, and we are not obligated to provide for additional losses, have not guaranteed its obligations or otherwise committed to providing financial support, we will discontinue the equity method of accounting until such point that our share of net income equals the share of net losses not recognized during the period the equity method was suspended.
With regard to distributions from unconsolidated real estate ventures, we use the information that is available to us to determine the nature of the underlying activity that generated the distributions. Using the nature of distribution approach, cash flows generated from the operations of an unconsolidated real estate venture are classified as a return on investment (cash inflow from operating activities) and cash flows from property sales, debt refinancing or sales of our investments are classified as a return of investment (cash inflow from investing activities).
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On a periodic basis, we evaluate our investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures for impairment. An investment in a real estate venture is considered impaired if we determine that its fair value is less than the net carrying value of the investment in that real estate venture on an other-than-temporary basis. Cash flow projections for the investments consider property level factors such as expected future operating income, trends and prospects, anticipated holding periods, as well as the effects of demand, competition and other factors. We consider various qualitative factors to determine if a decrease in the value of our investment is other-than-temporary. These factors include the age of the venture, our intent and ability to retain our investment in the real estate venture, financial condition and long-term prospects of the real estate venture and relationships with our partners and banks. If we believe that the decline in the fair value of the investment is temporary, no impairment loss is recorded. If our analysis indicates that there is an other-than temporary impairment related to the investment in a particular real estate venture, the carrying value of the venture will be adjusted to an amount that reflects the estimated fair value of the investment.
We evaluate reconsideration events as we become aware of them. Reconsideration events include, among other criteria, amendments to real estate venture agreements or changes in the capital requirements of the real estate venture. A reconsideration event could cause us to consolidate an unconsolidated real estate venture or deconsolidate a consolidated entity.
Intangibles
Intangible assets primarily consist of: (i) in-place leases, below-market ground rent obligations, and above-market real estate leases that were recorded in connection with the acquisition of properties and (ii) management and leasing contracts and options to enter into ground leases that were acquired in the Combination. Intangible liabilities consist of above-market ground rent obligations and below-market real estate leases that are also recorded in connection with the acquisition of properties. Both intangible assets and liabilities are amortized and accreted using the straight-line method over their applicable remaining useful life. When a lease or contract is terminated early, any remaining unamortized or unaccreted balances are charged to earnings. The useful lives of intangible assets are evaluated each reporting period with any changes in estimated useful lives being accounted for over the revised remaining useful life.
Intangible assets also include the wireless spectrum licenses we acquired. While the licenses are issued for ten years , as long as we act within the requirements and constraints of the regulatory authorities, the renewal and extension of these licenses is reasonably certain at minimal cost, which would be capitalized as part of the asset. Accordingly, we have concluded that the licenses are indefinite-lived intangible assets.
Investments
Investments in equity securities without readily determinable fair values are carried at cost. Investments in investment funds without readily determinable fair values that qualify for the net asset value ("NAV") practical expedient are carried at fair value based on their reported NAV. Investments in equity securities and investment funds are included in "Other assets, net" in our consolidated balance sheets. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) are included in "Interest and other income, net" in our consolidated statements of operations.
Assets Held for Sale
Assets, primarily consisting of real estate, are classified as held for sale when all the necessary criteria are met. The criteria include: (i) management, having the authority to approve action, commits to a plan to sell the property in its present condition, (ii) the sale of the property is at a price reasonable in relation to its current fair value and (iii) the sale is probable and expected to be completed within one year. Real estate held for sale is carried at the lower of carrying amounts or estimated fair value less disposal costs. Depreciation and amortization expense is not recognized on real estate classified as held for sale.
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Deferred Costs
Deferred leasing costs include direct and incremental costs incurred in the successful negotiation of leases, including leasing commissions and other costs, which are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the corresponding lease term. Unamortized leasing costs are charged to expense upon the early termination of the lease.
Deferred financing costs consist of loan issuance costs directly related to financing transactions that are deferred and amortized over the term of the related loan as a component of interest expense. Unamortized deferred financing costs related to our mortgage loans and term loans are presented as a direct deduction from the carrying amounts of the related debt instruments, while such costs related to our revolving credit facility are included in other assets.
Noncontrolling Interests
We identify our noncontrolling interests separately in our consolidated balance sheets. Amounts of consolidated net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests and to the noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries are presented separately in our consolidated statements of operations.
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests - Redeemable noncontrolling interests primarily consists of OP Units issued in conjunction with the Formation Transaction and LTIP Units issued to employees. Redeemable noncontrolling interests are generally redeemable at the option of the holder for our common shares, or cash at our election, subject to certain limitations, and are presented in the mezzanine section between total liabilities and shareholders' equity in our consolidated balance sheets. The carrying amount of redeemable noncontrolling interests is adjusted to its redemption value at the end of each reporting period, but no less than its initial carrying value, with such adjustments recognized in "Additional paid-in capital." See Note 13 for additional information.
Noncontrolling Interests - Noncontrolling interests represents the portion of equity that we do not own in entities we consolidate, including interests in consolidated real estate ventures.
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedge Accounting
Derivative financial instruments are used at times to manage exposure to variable interest rate risk. Derivative financial instruments are recognized as either assets or liabilities and are measured at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. Cash flows and related gains (losses) associated with derivative financial instruments are classified as operating cash flows in our consolidated statements of cash flows, unless the derivative financial instrument contains an other-than-insignificant financing element at inception, in which case the related cash flows are reported as either cash flows from investing or financing activities depending on the derivative's off-market nature at inception.
Derivative Financial Instruments Designated as Effective Hedges - Certain derivative financial instruments, consisting of interest rate swap and cap agreements, are cash flow hedges that are designated as effective hedges, and are carried at their estimated fair value on a recurring basis. We assess the effectiveness of our hedges both at inception and on an ongoing basis. If the hedges are deemed to be effective, the fair value is recorded in "Accumulated other comprehensive income" in our consolidated balance sheets and is subsequently reclassified into "Interest expense" in our consolidated statements of operations in the period that the hedged forecasted transactions affect earnings. Our hedges become less than perfectly effective if the critical terms of the hedging instrument and the forecasted transactions do not perfectly match such as notional amounts, settlement dates, reset dates, calculation period and interest rates. In addition, we evaluate the default risk of the counterparty by monitoring the creditworthiness of the counterparty.
Derivative financial instruments and hedging activities require management to make judgments on the nature of its derivatives and their effectiveness as hedges. These judgments determine if the changes in fair value of the derivative instruments are reported in our consolidated statements of operations, or in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).
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Non-Designated Derivatives - Certain derivative financial instruments, consisting of interest rate cap agreements, are used to manage our exposure to interest rate movements, but do not meet the accounting requirements to be classified as hedging instruments. These derivatives are carried at their estimated fair value on a recurring basis with realized and unrealized gains (losses) recorded in "Interest expense" in our consolidated statements of operations.
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 820 ("Topic 820"), Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures, defines fair value and establishes a framework for measuring fair value. The objective of fair value is to determine the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (the exit price). Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value into three levels:
Level 1 — quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets or liabilities;
Level 2 — observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted in active markets, but corroborated by market data; and
Level 3 — unobservable inputs that are used when little or no market data is available.
The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs and the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs. In determining fair value, we utilize valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible as well as consider counterparty credit risk in our assessment of fair value. Investments that are valued using NAV as a practical expedient are excluded from the fair value hierarchy disclosures.
Revenue Recognition
We have leases with various tenants across our portfolio of properties, which generate rental income and operating cash flows for our benefit. Through these leases, we provide tenants with the right to control the use of our real estate, which tenants agree to use and control. The right to control our real estate conveys to our tenants substantially all of the economic benefits and the right to direct how and for what purpose the real estate is used throughout the period of use, thereby meeting the definition of a lease. Leases will be classified as either operating, sales-type or direct finance leases based on whether the lease is structured in effect as a financed purchase.
Property rental revenue includes base rent each tenant pays in accordance with the terms of its respective lease and is reported on a straight-line basis over the non-cancellable term of the lease, which includes the effects of periodic step-ups in rent and rent abatements under the lease. When a renewal option is included within the lease, we assess whether the option is reasonably certain of being exercised against relevant economic factors to determine whether the option period should be included as part of the lease term. Further, property rental revenue includes tenant reimbursement revenue from the recovery of all or a portion of the operating expenses and real estate taxes of the respective assets. Tenant reimbursements, which vary each period, are non-lease components that are not the predominant activity within the contract. We have elected the practical expedient that allows us to combine certain lease and non-lease components of our operating leases. Non-lease components are recognized together with fixed base rent in "Property rental revenue," as variable lease income in the same periods as the related expenses are incurred. Certain commercial leases may also provide for the payment by the lessee of additional rents based on a percentage of sales, which are recorded as variable lease income in the period the additional rents are earned.
We commence rental revenue recognition when the tenant takes possession of the leased space or controls the physical use of the leased space and when the leased space is substantially ready for its intended use. In circumstances where we provide a tenant improvement allowance for improvements that are owned by the tenant, we recognize the allowance as a reduction of property rental revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease commencing when the tenant takes possession of the space. Differences between rental revenue recognized and amounts due under the respective lease agreements are recorded as an increase or decrease to "Deferred rent receivable" in our consolidated balance sheets. Property rental revenue also includes the amortization or accretion of acquired above- and below-market leases. We periodically evaluate the collectability of amounts due from tenants and recognize an adjustment to property rental revenue for accounts receivable and deferred rent receivable if we conclude it is not probable, we will collect substantially all of
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the remaining lease payments under the lease agreements. Any changes to the provision for lease revenue determined to be not probable of collection are included in "Property rental revenue" in our consolidated statements of operations. We exercise judgment in assessing the probability of collection and consider payment history, current credit status and economic outlook in making this determination.
Third-party real estate services revenue, including reimbursements, includes property and asset management fees, and transactional fees for leasing, acquisition, development and construction, financing, and legal services. These fees are determined in accordance with the terms specific to each arrangement and are recognized as the related services are performed. Development fees are earned from providing services to third-party property owners and our unconsolidated real estate ventures. The performance obligations associated with our development services contracts are satisfied over time and we recognize our development fee revenue using a time-based measure of progress over the course of the development project due to the stand-ready nature of the promised services. The transaction prices for our performance obligations are variable based on the costs ultimately incurred to develop the underlying assets and are estimated based on their expected value. Our transaction prices, and the corresponding recognition of revenue, are constrained such that a significant reversal of revenue is not probable when the variability is subsequently resolved. Judgments impacting the timing and amount of revenue recognized from our development services contracts include the determination of the nature and number of performance obligations within a contract, estimates of total development project costs, from which the fees are typically derived, the application of a constraint to our transaction price and estimates of the period of time over which the development services are expected to be performed, which is the period over which the revenue is recognized. We recognize development fees earned from unconsolidated real estate venture projects to the extent of our venture partners' ownership interest.
Third-Party Real Estate Services Expenses
Third-party real estate services expenses include the costs associated with the management services provided to our unconsolidated real estate ventures and other third parties, including amounts paid to third-party contractors for construction projects that we manage. We allocate personnel and other overhead costs using estimates of the time spent performing services for our third-party real estate services and other allocation methodologies.
Lessee Accounting
We have, or have entered in the past, operating and finance leases, including ground leases on certain of our properties. When a renewal option is included within a lease, we assess whether the option is reasonably certain of being exercised against relevant economic factors to determine whether the option period should be included as part of the lease term. Lease payments associated with renewal periods that we are reasonably certain will be exercised are included in the measurement of the corresponding lease liability and right-of-use asset. Lease expense for our operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the expected lease term and is included in our consolidated statements of operations in "Property operating expenses." Amortization of the right-of-use asset associated with a finance lease is recognized on a straight-line basis over the expected lease term and is included in our consolidated statements of operations in "Depreciation and amortization expense" with the related interest on our outstanding lease liability included in "Interest expense."
Certain lease agreements include variable lease payments that, in the future, will vary based on changes in inflationary measures, market rates or our share of expenditures of the leased premises. Such variable payments are recognized in lease expense in the period in which the variability is determined. Certain lease agreements may also include various non-lease components that primarily relate to property operating expenses associated with our office leases, which also vary each period. We have elected the practical expedient which allows us to combine lease and non-lease components for our ground and office leases and recognize variable non-lease components in lease expense when incurred.
We discount our future lease payments for each lease to calculate the related lease liability using an estimated incremental borrowing rate computed based on observable corporate borrowing rates reflective of the general economic environment, taking into consideration our creditworthiness and various financing and asset specific considerations, adjusted to approximate a secured borrowing for the lease term. We made a policy election to forgo recording right-of-use assets and the related lease liabilities for leases with initial terms of 12 months or less.
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Income Taxes
We have elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") under sections 856-860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). Under those sections, a REIT which distributes at least 90% of its REIT taxable income as dividends to its shareholders each year and which meets certain other conditions will not be taxed on that portion of its taxable income which is distributed to its shareholders. We currently adhere and intend to continue to adhere to these requirements and to maintain our REIT status in future periods.
As a REIT, we can reduce our taxable income by distributing all or a portion of such taxable income to shareholders. Future distributions will be declared and paid at the discretion of the Board of Trustees and will depend upon cash generated by operating activities, our financial condition, capital requirements, annual dividend requirements under the REIT provisions of the Code and such other factors as our Board of Trustees deems relevant.
We also participate in the activities conducted by our subsidiary entities that have elected to be treated as taxable REIT subsidiaries ("TRS") under the Code. As such, we are subject to federal, state, and local taxes on the income from these activities. Income taxes attributable to our TRSs are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred income taxes arise from temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in our consolidated financial statements, which will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. We provide for a valuation allowance for deferred income tax assets if we believe all or some portion of the deferred tax asset may not be realized. Any increase or decrease in the valuation allowance that results from a change in circumstances that causes a change in the estimated ability to realize the related deferred tax asset is included in deferred tax benefit (expense).
ASC 740 ("Topic 740"), Income Taxes, provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in our consolidated financial statements. Topic 740 requires the evaluation of tax positions taken in the course of preparing our tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are "more-likely-than-not" of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax benefits of positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold are recorded as a tax expense in the current year.
Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share
Basic earnings (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. Unvested share-based compensation awards that entitle holders to receive non-forfeitable distributions are considered participating securities. Consequently, we are required to apply the two-class method of computing basic and diluted earnings (loss) that would otherwise have been available to common shareholders. Under the two-class method, earnings for the period are allocated between common shareholders and participating securities based on their respective rights to receive dividends. During periods of net loss, losses are allocated only to the extent the participating securities are required to absorb their share of such losses. Distributions to participating securities in excess of their allocated income (loss) are shown as a reduction to net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders. Diluted earnings (loss) per common share reflects the potential dilution of the assumed exchange of various unit and share-based compensation awards into common shares to the extent they are dilutive.
Share-Based Compensation
The fair value of share-based compensation awards granted to our trustees, management or employees is determined, depending on the type of award, using the Monte Carlo or Black-Scholes methods, which is intended to estimate the fair value of the awards at the grant date using dividend yields, expected volatilities that are primarily based on available implied data and peer group companies' historical data and post-vesting restriction periods. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The shortcut method is used for determining the expected life used in the valuation method.
Compensation expense is based on the fair value of our common shares at the date of the grant and is recognized ratably over the vesting period using a graded vesting attribution model. Compensation expense for share-based compensation
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awards made to retirement eligible employees is recognized over a six-month period after the grant date or over the remaining period until they become retirement eligible. We account for forfeitures as they occur. Distributions paid on unvested OP Units and LTIP Units are recorded to "Redeemable noncontrolling interests" in our consolidated balance sheets. Distributions paid on unvested Restricted Share Units ("RSUs") are recorded to "Additional paid-in capital" in our consolidated balance sheets.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Standard Adopted
Segment Reporting
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2023-07, "Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segments Disclosures." ASU 2023-07 enhances disclosures of significant segment expenses regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker ("CODM") and extends certain annual disclosures to interim periods. Retrospective adoption to all periods presented is required. ASU 2023-07 does not change the existing guidance on how a public entity identifies and determines its reportable segments. In 2024, we adopted ASU 2023-07, which did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements, but resulted in incremental segment disclosures. See Note 20 for additional information.
Standards Not Yet Adopted
Expense Disaggregation Disclosures
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, "Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses." ASU 2024-03 requires expanded interim and annual disclosures of certain expense information in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The guidance can be applied on a prospective or retrospective basis. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting this new guidance on our consolidated financial statement disclosures.
Climate-Related Disclosures
In March 2024, the SEC issued final rules on the enhancement and standardization of climate-related disclosures. The rules require disclosure of, among other things, (i) actual and potential material impacts of climate-related risks on our strategy, business model and outlook, (ii) climate-related targets and goals that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our business, results of operations or financial condition, (iii) governance and management of climate-related risks and (iv) material Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, the rules require disclosures in the notes to the financial statements regarding the effects of severe weather events and other natural conditions, subject to certain materiality thresholds, and certain carbon offsets and renewable energy certificates. The rules are effective on a phased-in timeline beginning in the annual reports for the year ended December 31, 2025. In April 2024, the SEC announced a stay of these climate disclosure rules pending judicial review. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting these new rules on our consolidated financial statement disclosures.
Income Taxes
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures" ("Topic 740"). Topic 740 modifies the rules on income tax disclosures to require entities to disclose (i) specific categories in the rate reconciliation, (ii) the income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense or benefit (separated between domestic and foreign) and (iii) income tax expense or benefit from continuing operations (separated by federal, state and foreign). Topic 740 also requires entities to disclose their income tax payments to international, federal, state and local jurisdictions, among other changes. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted for annual financial statements that have not yet been issued or made available for issuance. This guidance should be applied on a prospective basis, but retrospective application
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is permitted. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting this new guidance on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
3. Acquisitions, Dispositions and Assets Held for Sale
Acquisitions
During 2023, we paid the deferred purchase price of $ 19.6 million related to the 2020 acquisition of a development parcel, formerly the Americana hotel.
In October 2022, we acquired the remaining 50.0 % ownership interest in 8001 Woodmont, a 322 -unit multifamily asset in Bethesda, Maryland previously owned by an unconsolidated real estate venture, for a purchase price of $ 115.0 million, including the assumption of the $ 51.9 million mortgage loan at our share. The asset was encumbered by a $ 103.8 million mortgage loan and was consolidated as of the date of acquisition. We recorded our investment in the asset at the carryover basis for our previously held equity investment plus the incremental cash consideration paid to acquire our partner's interest.
In August 2022, we acquired the remaining 36.0 % ownership interest in Atlantic Plumbing, a 310 -unit multifamily asset in Washington, D.C. previously owned by an unconsolidated real estate venture, which was encumbered by a $ 100.0 million mortgage loan, for a purchase price of $ 19.7 million and our partner’s share of the working capital. The mortgage loan was repaid in August 2022. Atlantic Plumbing was consolidated as of the date of acquisition. We recorded our investment in the asset at the carryover basis for our previously held equity investment plus the incremental cash consideration paid to acquire our partner's interest.
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Dispositions
The following is a summary of disposition activity:
Gain (Loss)
Gross
Cash
on the Sale
Sales
Proceeds
of Real
Date Disposed
Assets
Segment
Price
from Sale
Estate
(In thousands)
Year Ended December 31, 2024
January 22, 2024
North End Retail
Multifamily
$
14,250
$
12,410
$
( 1,200 )
September 17, 2024
Fort Totten Square
Multifamily
86,800
84,600
( 5,352 )
December 19, 2024
2101 L Street (1)
Commercial
110,101
105,014
—
Other (2)
3,799
$
( 2,753 )
Year Ended December 31, 2023
March 17, 2023
Development Parcel
Other
$
5,500
$
4,954
$
( 53 )
March 23, 2023
4747 Bethesda Avenue (3)
Commercial
40,053
September 20, 2023
Falkland Chase-South & West and Falkland Chase-North
Multifamily
95,000
93,094
1,208
October 4, 2023
5 M Street Southwest
Other
29,500
28,585
430
November 30, 2023
Crystal City Marriott
Commercial
80,000
79,563
37,051
December 5, 2023
Capitol Point-North-75 New York Avenue
Other
11,516
11,285
( 23 )
Other (4)
669
$
79,335
Year Ended December 31, 2022
March 28, 2022
Development Parcel
Other
$
3,250
$
3,149
$
( 136 )
April 1, 2022
Universal Buildings (5)
Commercial
228,000
194,737
41,245
April 13, 2022
7200 Wisconsin Avenue,
1730 M Street,
RTC-West and
Courthouse Plaza 1 and 2 (6)
Commercial/
Other
580,000
527,694
( 4,047 )
May 25, 2022
Pen Place
Other
198,000
197,528
121,502
December 23, 2022
Land Option
Other
6,150
5,800
3,330
$
161,894
(1) In connection with the sale of 2101 L Street, the lender of the related $ 120.9 million mortgage loan accepted the proceeds from the sale and $ 6.7 million of cash as repayment of the mortgage loan, resulting in a $ 9.2 million gain on the extinguishment of debt, which was included in "Gain (loss) on the extinguishment of debt" in our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024.
(2) Primarily related to the reversal of certain previously recorded contingent liabilities which were relieved in connection with the sale of Central Place Tower by one of our unconsolidated real estate ventures. See Note 5 for additional information.
(3) We sold an 80.0 % interest in the asset for a gross sales price of $ 196.0 million, representing a gross valuation of $ 245.0 million. See Note 5 for additional information.
(4) Related to prior period dispositions.
(5) Cash proceeds from sale excludes a lease termination fee of $ 24.3 million received during the first quarter of 2022.
(6) Assets were sold to an unconsolidated real estate venture. See Note 5 for additional information. "RTC-West" refers to RTC-West, RTC-West Trophy Office and RTC-West Land. In April 2022, $ 164.8 million of mortgage loans related to 1730 M Street and RTC-West were repaid.
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Assets Held for Sale
The following is a summary of assets held for sale as of December 31, 2024. There were no assets held for sale as of December 31, 2023 .
Liabilities Related
Number of
Assets Held
to Assets Held
Assets
Segment
Location
Units
for Sale
for Sale
(In thousands)
8001 Woodmont
Multifamily
Bethesda, Maryland
322
$
190,465
$
901
4. Tenant and Other Receivables
The following is a summary of tenant and other receivables:
December 31,
2024
2023
(In thousands)
Tenants
$
13,483
$
30,895
Third-party real estate services
6,246
8,959
Other
3,749
4,377
Total tenant and other receivables
$
23,478
$
44,231
5. Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Ventures
The following is a summary of the composition of our investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures:
Effective
Ownership
December 31,
Real Estate Venture
Interest (1)
2024
2023
(In thousands)
J.P. Morgan Global Alternatives ("J.P. Morgan") (2)
50.0 %
$
74,188
$
72,742
4747 Bethesda Venture
20.0 %
10,813
13,118
Brandywine Realty Trust (3)
30.0 %
6,954
13,681
Prudential Global Investment Management ("PGIM") (4)
50.0 %
678
163,375
Landmark Partners ("Landmark") (5)
18.0 %
552
605
CBREI Venture (6)
10.0 %
169
180
Other
300
580
Total investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures (7) (8)
$
93,654
$
264,281
(1) Reflects our effective ownership interests in the underlying real estate as of December 31, 2024. We have multiple investments with certain venture partners in the underlying real estate.
(2) J.P. Morgan is the advisor for an institutional investor.
(3) Impairment losses of $ 6.7 million related to development parcels were included in "Loss from unconsolidated real estate ventures, net" in our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024.
(4) An impairment loss of $ 25.3 million related to Central Place Tower was included in "Loss from unconsolidated real estate ventures, net" in our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2023. In February 2024, the venture sold its interest in Central Place Tower.
(5) In November 2023, the venture sold its interest in Rosslyn Gateway-North, Rosslyn Gateway-South, Rosslyn Gateway-South Land and Rosslyn Gateway-North Land ("Rosslyn Gateway"). Impairment losses totaling $ 19.3 million related to the L'Enfant Plaza assets and the Rosslyn Gateway assets were included in "Loss from unconsolidated real estate ventures, net" in our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2022. Excludes the L'Enfant Plaza assets for which we had a zero -investment balance and discontinued applying the equity method of accounting after September 30, 2022. In October 2024, the lender foreclosed on the mortgage loan secured by the L’Enfant Plaza assets and took possession of the properties.
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(6) In August 2023, the venture sold its interest in Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center. An impairment loss of $ 3.3 million related to The Foundry was included in "Loss from unconsolidated real estate ventures, net" in our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2023. Excludes The Foundry for which we had a zero -investment balance and discontinued applying the equity method of accounting after September 30, 2023. In April 2024, the lender foreclosed on the mortgage loan secured by The Foundry and took possession of the property. In August 2022, we acquired the remaining 36.0 % ownership interest in Atlantic Plumbing, an asset previously owned by the venture. See Note 3 for additional information.
(7) Excludes (i) 10.0 % subordinated interest in one commercial building, (ii) the Fortress Assets, (iii) the L'Enfant Plaza assets and (iv) The Foundry. Also, excludes our interest in an investment in the real estate venture that owns 1101 17th Street for which we have discontinued applying the equity method of accounting since June 30, 2018 because we received distributions in excess of our contributions and share of earnings, which reduced our investment to zero ; further, we are not obligated to provide for losses, have not guaranteed its obligations or otherwise committed to provide financial support.
(8) As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, our total investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures were greater than our share of the net book value of the underlying assets by $ 10.6 million and $ 8.7 million, resulting principally from our zero -investment balance in certain real estate ventures and capitalized interest.
We provide leasing, property management and other real estate services to our unconsolidated real estate ventures. We recognized revenue, including expense reimbursements, of $ 16.3 million, $ 21.7 million and $ 24.0 million for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024, for such services.
The following is a summary of disposition activity by our unconsolidated real estate ventures:
Mortgage
Proportionate
Real Estate
Gross
Loans
Share of
Venture
Ownership
Sales
Repaid by
Aggregate
Date Disposed
Partner
Assets
Percentage
Price
Venture
Gain (Loss) (1)
(Dollars in thousands)
Year Ended December 31, 2024
February 13, 2024
PGIM
Central Place Tower
50.0 %
$
325,000
$
—
$
480
Year Ended December 31, 2023
August 24, 2023
CBREI Venture
Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center
10.0 %
$
172,500
$
79,600
$
641
November 14, 2023
Landmark
Rosslyn Gateway
18.0 %
52,000
44,844
( 230 )
$
411
Year Ended December 31, 2022
January 27, 2022
Landmark
The Alaire, The Terano and 12511 Parklawn Drive
1.8 % - 18.0 %
$
137,500
$
79,829
$
5,243
May 10, 2022
Landmark
Galvan
1.8 %
152,500
89,500
407
June 1, 2022
Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board
1900 N Street
55.0 %
265,000
151,709
529
December 15, 2022
CBREI Venture
The Gale Eckington
5.0 %
215,550
110,813
618
$
6,797
(1) Included in "Loss from unconsolidated real estate ventures, net" in our consolidated statements of operations. Additionally, we recognized $ 3.8 million related to certain previously recorded contingent liabilities, which were relieved in connection with the sale of Central Place Tower and included in "Gain (loss) on the sale of real estate, net" in our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024.
4747 Bethesda Venture
In March 2023, we sold an 80.0 % interest in 4747 Bethesda Avenue to 4747 Bethesda Venture for a gross sales price of $ 196.0 million, representing a gross valuation of $ 245.0 million. In connection with the transaction, the real estate venture assumed the related $ 175.0 million mortgage loan.
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Fortress Investment Group LLC ("Fortress")
In April 2022, we formed an unconsolidated real estate venture with affiliates of Fortress to recapitalize a 1.6 million square foot office portfolio and land parcels for a gross sales price of $ 580.0 million comprising four wholly owned commercial assets (7200 Wisconsin Avenue, 1730 M Street, RTC-West and Courthouse Plaza 1 and 2). Additionally, we contributed $ 66.1 million in cash for a 33.5 % interest in the venture, while Fortress contributed $ 131.0 million in cash for a 66.5 % interest in the venture. In connection with the transaction, the venture obtained mortgage loans totaling $ 458.0 million secured by the properties, of which $ 402.0 million was drawn at closing. We provide asset management, property management and leasing services to the venture. Because our interest in the venture is subordinated to a 15 % preferred return to Fortress, we do not anticipate receiving any near-term cash flow distributions from it. Per the terms of the venture agreement, we determined the venture was not a VIE and we do not have a controlling financial interest in the venture. As of the transaction date, our investment in the venture was zero , and we have discontinued applying the equity method of accounting as we have not guaranteed its obligations or otherwise committed to providing financial support.
The following is a summary of the debt of our unconsolidated real estate ventures:
Weighted
Average Effective
December 31,
Interest Rate (1)
2024
2023
(In thousands)
Variable rate (2)
5.68 %
$
175,000
$
175,000
Fixed rate (3)
4.13 %
60,000
60,000
Mortgage loans (4)
235,000
235,000
Unamortized deferred financing costs and premium / discount, net
( 5,795 )
( 8,531 )
Mortgage loans, net (4) (5)
$
229,205
$
226,469
(1) Weighted average effective interest rate as of December 31, 2024.
(2) Includes variable rate mortgage loans with interest rate cap agreements.
(3) Includes variable rate mortgage loans with interest rates fixed by interest rate swap agreements.
(4) Excludes mortgage loans related to the Fortress Assets, the L'Enfant Plaza assets and The Foundry. In April 2024, the lender foreclosed on the mortgage loan secured by The Foundry and took possession of the property. In October 2024, the lender foreclosed on the mortgage loan secured by the L’Enfant Plaza assets and took possession of the properties.
(5) See Note 21 for additional information on guarantees related to our unconsolidated real estate ventures.
The following is a summary of the financial information for our unconsolidated real estate ventures:
December 31,
2024
2023
(In thousands)
Combined balance sheet information: (1)
Real estate, net
$
424,170
$
729,791
Other assets, net
64,478
137,771
Total assets
$
488,648
$
867,562
Mortgage loans, net
$
229,205
$
226,469
Other liabilities, net
27,019
47,251
Total liabilities
256,224
273,720
Total equity
232,424
593,842
Total liabilities and equity
$
488,648
$
867,562
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Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
(In thousands)
Combined income statement information: (1)
Total revenue
$
37,219
$
85,280
$
143,665
Operating income (loss) (2)
( 14,195 )
( 62,668 )
91,473
Net income (loss) (2)
( 30,041 )
( 85,551 )
59,215
(1) Excludes amounts related to the Fortress Assets. Excludes combined balance sheet information for both periods presented and combined income statement information for 2024, 2023 and the fourth quarter of 2022 related to the L'Enfant Plaza assets as we discontinued applying the equity method of accounting after September 30, 2022. Excludes combined balance sheet information for both periods presented and combined income statement information for 2024 and the fourth quarter of 2023 related to The Foundry as we discontinued applying the equity method of accounting after September 30, 2023.
(2) Includes the gain from the sale of various assets totaling $ 894,000 , $ 3.0 million and $ 114.9 million for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024. Includes impairment losses of $ 22.5 million, $ 80.7 million and $ 37.7 million for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024.
6. Variable Interest Entities
Unconsolidated VIEs
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, we had interests in entities deemed to be VIEs. Although we may be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of these investees, we are not the primary beneficiary of these VIEs, as we do not hold unilateral power over activities that, when taken together, most significantly impact the respective VIE's economic performance. We account for our investment in these entities under the equity method. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the net carrying amounts of our investment in these entities were $ 82.0 million and $ 87.3 million, which were included in "Investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures" in our consolidated balance sheets. Our equity in the income of unconsolidated VIEs was included in "Loss from unconsolidated real estate ventures, net" in our consolidated statements of operations. Our maximum loss exposure in these entities is limited to our investments, construction commitments and debt guarantees. See Note 21 for additional information.
Consolidated VIEs
JBG SMITH LP is our most significant consolidated VIE. We hold 86.0 % of the limited partnership interest in JBG SMITH LP, act as the general partner and exercise full responsibility, discretion and control over its day-to-day management. The noncontrolling interests of JBG SMITH LP do not have substantive liquidation rights, substantive kick-out rights without cause or substantive participating rights that could be exercised by a simple majority of noncontrolling interest limited partners (including by such a limited partner unilaterally). Because the noncontrolling interest holders do not have these rights, JBG SMITH LP is a VIE. As general partner, we have the power to direct the activities of JBG SMITH LP that most significantly affect its economic performance, and through our majority interest, we have both the right to receive benefits from and the obligation to absorb losses of JBG SMITH LP. Accordingly, we are the primary beneficiary of JBG SMITH LP and consolidate it in our financial statements. Because we conduct our business through JBG SMITH LP, its total assets and liabilities comprise substantially all of our consolidated assets and liabilities.
In March 2021, we leased the land underlying 1900 Crystal Drive located in National Landing to a lessee, which constructed an 808-unit multifamily asset comprising two towers, The Grace and Reva, with ground floor retail. The ground lessee engaged us to be the development manager for the construction of 1900 Crystal Drive, and separately, we were the lessee in a master lease of the asset. In June 2024, we acquired the ground lessee's interest in 1900 Crystal Drive for $ 26.6 million of which $ 4.7 million was a reduction of "Noncontrolling interests" in our consolidated balance sheet.
In December 2021, we leased the land underlying 2000 South Bell Street and 2001 South Bell Street ("2000/2001 South Bell Street") located in National Landing to a lessee, which is constructing a 775 -unit multifamily asset comprising two towers, Valen and The Zoe, with ground floor retail. The ground lessee engaged us to be the development manager for the construction of 2000/2001 South Bell Street, and separately, we were the lessee in a master lease of the asset. In December
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2024, we acquired the ground lessee's interest in 2000/2001 South Bell Street for $ 22.8 million of which $ 14.3 million was a reduction of "Noncontrolling interests" in our consolidated balance sheet.
As of December 31, 2023, we determined that 1900 Crystal Drive and 2000/2001 South Bell Street were VIEs and that we were the primary beneficiary of the VIEs. Accordingly, we consolidated the VIEs with the lessee's ownership interest shown as "Noncontrolling interests" in our consolidated balance sheet. As of December 31, 2023, we consolidated 1900 Crystal Drive and 2000/2001 South Bell Street with total assets of $ 503.2 million, and liabilities of $ 293.3 million. VIE assets primarily consisted of construction in progress and VIE liabilities primarily consisted of mortgage loans. As of December 31, 2024, as a result of the above transactions, 1900 Crystal Drive and 2000/2001 South Bell Street were no longer VIEs.
7. Deferred Leasing Costs, Net
The following is a summary of the deferred leasing costs, net:
December 31,
2024
2023
(In thousands)
Deferred leasing costs
$
161,406
$
173,019
Accumulated amortization
( 91,585 )
( 91,542 )
Deferred leasing costs, net
$
69,821
$
81,477
8. Intangible Assets, Net
The following is a summary of the intangible assets, net:
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Net
Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Net
(In thousands)
Lease intangible assets:
In-place leases
$
7,799
$
( 6,330 )
$
1,469
$
14,767
$
( 9,874 )
$
4,893
Above-market real estate leases
528
( 481 )
47
5,321
( 4,580 )
741
8,327
( 6,811 )
1,516
20,088
( 14,454 )
5,634
Other identified intangible assets:
Wireless spectrum licenses
25,780
—
25,780
25,780
—
25,780
Option to enter into ground lease
17,090
—
17,090
17,090
—
17,090
Management and leasing contracts
43,600
( 40,986 )
2,614
43,600
( 35,488 )
8,112
86,470
( 40,986 )
45,484
86,470
( 35,488 )
50,982
Total intangible assets, net
$
94,797
$
( 47,797 )
$
47,000
$
106,558
$
( 49,942 )
$
56,616
The following is a summary of amortization expense related to lease and other identified intangible assets:
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
(In thousands)
In-place lease amortization (1)
$
1,350
$
4,972
$
8,594
Above-market real estate lease amortization (2)
569
720
738
Management and leasing contract amortization (1)
5,499
5,590
5,905
Total amortization expense related to lease and other identified intangible assets
$
7,418
$
11,282
$
15,237
(1) Amounts are included in "Depreciation and amortization expense" in our consolidated statements of operations.
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(2) Amounts are included in "Property rental revenue" in our consolidated statements of operations.
The following is a summary of the estimated amortization related to lease and other identified intangible assets for the next five years and thereafter as of December 31, 2024:
Year ending December 31,
Amount
(In thousands)
2025
$
2,738
2026
664
2027
281
2028
174
2029
41
Thereafter
232
Total (1)
$
4,130
(1) Estimated amortization related to the option to enter into ground lease is excluded from the amortization table above as the ground lease does not have a definite start date . Additionally, the wireless spectrum licenses are excluded from the amortization table as they are indefinite-lived intangible assets.
9. Other Assets, Net
The following is a summary of other assets, net:
December 31,
2024
2023
(In thousands)
Prepaid expenses
$
10,834
$
13,215
Derivative financial instruments, at fair value
25,682
42,341
Deferred financing costs, net
7,280
10,199
Operating lease right-of-use assets
44,034
60,329
Investments in funds (1)
27,665
21,785
Other investments (2)
3,237
3,487
Other
12,586
12,125
Total other assets, net
$
131,318
$
163,481
(1) Consists of investments in real estate-focused technology companies which are recorded at their fair value based on their reported net asset value. For each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024, unrealized gains were $ 4.8 million, $ 1.3 million and $ 2.1 million related to these investments. For each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024, realized losses related to these investments were $ 1.3 million, $ 758,000 and $ 1.2 million. Unrealized and realized gains (losses) were included in "Interest and other income, net" in our consolidated statements of operations.
(2) Primarily consists of equity investments that are carried at cost. For each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024, realized gains (losses) were ($ 250,000 ) , $ 436,000 and $ 13.5 million related to these investments, which were included in "Interest and other income, net" in our consolidated statements of operations.
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10. Debt
Mortgage Loans
The following is a summary of mortgage loans:
Weighted Average
Effective
December 31,
Interest Rate (1)
2024
2023
(In thousands)
Variable rate (2)
5.58 %
$
587,254
$
608,582
Fixed rate (3)
4.79 %
1,196,479
1,189,643
Mortgage loans
1,783,733
1,798,225
Unamortized deferred financing costs and premium / discount, net
( 16,560 )
( 15,211 )
Mortgage loans, net
$
1,767,173
$
1,783,014
(1) Weighted average effective interest rate as of December 31, 2024.
(2) Includes variable rate mortgage loans with interest rate cap agreements. For mortgage loans with interest rate caps, the weighted average interest rate cap strike was 3.36 % , and the weighted average maturity date of the interest rate caps is the first quarter of 2026. The interest rate cap strike is exclusive of the credit spreads associated with the mortgage loans. As of December 31, 2024, one-month term Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") was 4.33 % and the 30-day average SOFR was 4.53 % .
(3) Includes variable rate mortgage loans with interest rates fixed by interest rate swap agreements .
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the net carrying value of real estate collateralizing our mortgage loans totaled $ 2.1 billion and $ 2.2 billion. Our mortgage loans contain covenants that limit our ability to incur additional indebtedness on these properties and, in certain circumstances, require lender approval of tenant leases and/or yield maintenance upon repayment prior to maturity.
In November 2024, the mortgage loan collateralized by The Grace and Reva was refinanced with a five-year interest-only $ 273.6 million mortgage loan with a fixed interest rate of 5.19 %.
In January 2023, we entered into a $ 187.6 million loan facility, collateralized by The Wren and F1RST Residences. The loan has a seven-year term and a fixed interest rate of 5.13 %. Proceeds from the loan were used, in part, to repay the $ 131.5 million mortgage loan collateralized by 2121 Crystal Drive, which had a fixed interest rate of 5.51 %.
In December 2024, in connection with the sale of 2101 L Street, the lender of the related $ 120.9 million mortgage loan accepted the proceeds from the sale and $ 6.7 million of cash as repayment of the mortgage loan, resulting in a $ 9.2 million gain on the extinguishment of debt, which was included in "Gain (loss) on the extinguishment of debt" in our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024. In September 2024, we repaid the $ 83.3 million mortgage loan collateralized by 201 12th Street S., 200 12th Street S., and 251 18th Street S. In June 2023, we repaid $ 142.4 million in mortgage loans collateralized by Falkland Chase-South & West and 800 North Glebe Road.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, we had various interest rate swap and cap agreements on certain of our mortgage loans with an aggregate notional value of $ 1.4 billion and $ 1.7 billion. See Note 19 for additional information.
Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loans
As of December 31, 2024, our unsecured revolving credit facility and term loans totaling $ 1.5 billion consisted of a $ 750.0 million revolving credit facility maturing in June 2027, a $ 200.0 million term loan ("Tranche A-1 Term Loan") maturing in January 2026, as extended in September 2024, a $ 400.0 million term loan ("Tranche A-2 Term Loan") maturing in January 2028 and a $ 120.0 million term loan ("2023 Term Loan") maturing in June 2028. We have the option to increase the $ 750.0 million revolving credit facility or add term loans up to $ 500.0 million. The revolving credit facility has two six-month extension options, and the Tranche A-1 Term Loan has one remaining one-year extension option.
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Based on the terms as of December 31, 2024, the interest rate for the credit facility varies based on a ratio of our total outstanding indebtedness to a valuation of certain real property and assets, and ranges (i) in the case of the revolving credit facility, from daily SOFR plus 1.40 % to daily SOFR plus 1.85 %, (ii) in the case of the Tranche A-1 Term Loan, from one-month term SOFR plus 1.15 % to one-month term SOFR plus 1.75 %, (iii) in the case of the Tranche A-2 Term Loan, from one-month term SOFR plus 1.25 % to one-month term SOFR plus 1.80 % and (iv) in the case of the 2023 Term Loan, from one-month term SOFR plus 1.25 % to one-month term SOFR plus 1.80 %.
The following is a summary of amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility and term loans:
Effective
December 31,
Interest Rate (1)
2024
2023
(In thousands)
Revolving credit facility (2) (3)
5.98 %
$
85,000
$
62,000
Tranche A-1 Term Loan (4)
5.34 %
$
200,000
$
200,000
Tranche A-2 Term Loan (5)
4.20 %
400,000
400,000
2023 Term Loan (6)
5.41 %
120,000
120,000
Term loans
720,000
720,000
Unamortized deferred financing costs, net
( 2,147 )
( 2,828 )
Term loans, net
$
717,853
$
717,172
(1) Effective interest rate as of December 31, 2024. The interest rate for the revolving credit facility excludes a 0.20 % and 0.15 % facility fee as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
(2) As of December 31, 2024, daily SOFR was 4.49 % . As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, letters of credit with an aggregate face amount of $ 15.2 million and $ 467,000 were outstanding under our revolving credit facility.
(3) As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, excludes $ 7.3 million and $ 10.2 million of net of deferred financing costs related to our revolving credit facility that were included in "Other assets, net" in our consolidated balance sheets.
(4) As of December 31, 2024, the interest rate swaps fixed SOFR at a weighted average interest rate of 4.00 % through the extended maturity date of January 2027.
(5) As of December 31, 2024, the interest rate swaps fixed SOFR at a weighted average interest rate of 2.81 % through the maturity date .
(6) As of December 31, 2024, the interest rate swap fixed SOFR at an interest rate of 4.01 % through the maturity date .
Principal Maturities
The following is a summary of principal maturities of debt outstanding, including mortgage loans, the revolving credit facility and the term loans, as of December 31, 2024:
Year ending December 31,
Amount
(In thousands)
2025
$
312,370
2026
312,483
2027
424,814
2028
609,566
2029
376,087
Thereafter
553,413
Total
$
2,588,733
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11. Other Liabilities, Net
The following is a summary of other liabilities, net:
December 31,
2024
2023
(In thousands)
Lease intangible liabilities
$
2,996
$
5,978
Accumulated amortization
( 1,713 )
( 2,482 )
Lease intangible liabilities, net
$
1,283
$
3,496
Lease incentive liabilities
2,590
7,546
Liabilities related to operating lease right-of-use assets
44,430
64,501
Prepaid rent
12,978
10,946
Security deposits
11,167
12,133
Environmental liabilities
17,468
17,568
Deferred tax liability, net
3,917
3,326
Dividends payable
17,611
—
Derivative financial instruments, at fair value
2,395
14,444
Other
1,988
4,909
Total other liabilities, net
$
115,827
$
138,869
Amortization revenue included in "Property rental revenue" in our consolidated statements of operations related to lease intangible liabilities for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024 was $ 408,000 , $ 1.7 million and $ 1.9 million.
The following is a summary of the estimated amortization of lease intangible liabilities for the next five years and thereafter as of December 31, 2024:
Year ending December 31,
Amount
(In thousands)
2025
$
292
2026
218
2027
101
2028
92
2029
86
Thereafter
494
Total
$
1,283
12. Income Taxes
We have elected to be taxed as a REIT, and accordingly, we have incurred no federal income tax expense related to our REIT subsidiaries except for our TRSs.
Our consolidated financial statements include the operations of our TRSs, which are subject to federal, state and local income taxes on their taxable income. As a REIT, we may also be subject to federal excise taxes if we engage in certain types of transactions. Continued qualification as a REIT depends on our ability to satisfy the REIT distribution tests, stock ownership requirements and various other qualification tests. The net basis of our assets and liabilities for tax reporting purposes is approximately $ 657.3 million higher than the amounts reported in our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2024.
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The following is a summary of our income tax (expense) benefit:
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
(In thousands)
Current tax expense
$
( 171 )
$
( 1,282 )
$
( 1,701 )
Deferred tax (expense) benefit
( 591 )
1,578
437
Income tax (expense) benefit
$
( 762 )
$
296
$
( 1,264 )
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, we have a net deferred tax liability of $ 3.9 million and $ 3.3 million primarily related to basis differences in management and leasing contracts and other investments, partially offset by deferred tax assets associated with tax versus book differences and related general and administrative expenses. We are subject to federal, state and local income tax examinations by taxing authorities for the tax years ending in 2020 through 2023.
December 31,
2024
2023
(In thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
Accrued bonus
$
—
$
474
Deferred revenue
158
503
Capital loss
187
—
Charitable contributions
1,344
748
Basis difference - real estate
399
—
Other
308
171
Total deferred tax assets
2,396
1,896
Valuation allowance
( 1,531 )
( 748 )
Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance
865
1,148
Deferred tax liabilities:
Basis difference - intangible assets
( 2,090 )
( 2,739 )
Basis difference - real estate
—
( 344 )
Basis difference - investments
( 2,660 )
( 1,348 )
Other
( 32 )
( 43 )
Total deferred tax liabilities
( 4,782 )
( 4,474 )
Net deferred tax liability
$
( 3,917 )
$
( 3,326 )
During the year ended December 31, 2024, our Board of Trustees declared cash dividends totaling $ 0.875 of which $ 0.540 was taxable as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes (which includes $ 0.168 of qualified dividends), $ 0.160 were non-dividend distributions and the remaining $ 0.175 will be determined in 2025. During the year ended December 31, 2023, our Board of Trustees declared cash dividends totaling $ 0.675 of which $ 0.135 was taxable as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes and $ 0.540 were capital gain distributions. During the year ended December 31, 2022, our Board of Trustees declared cash dividends totaling $ 0.90 of which $ 0.025 was taxable as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes and $ 0.875 were capital gain distributions.
13. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
OP Units held by persons other than JBG SMITH are redeemable for cash or, at our election, our common shares, subject to certain limitations. Vested LTIP Units are redeemable into OP Units. During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, unitholders redeemed 1.0 million and 2.8 million OP Units, which we elected to redeem for an equivalent number of our common shares. As of December 31, 2024, outstanding OP Units and redeemable LTIP Units totaled 13.8 million, representing a 14.0 % ownership interest in JBG SMITH LP. Our OP Units and certain vested LTIP Units are presented at the higher of their redemption value or their carrying value, with adjustments to the redemption value recognized in "Additional paid-in capital" in our consolidated balance sheets. Redemption value per OP Unit is equivalent to the market value of one of our common shares at the end of the period.
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The following is a summary of the activity of redeemable noncontrolling interests:
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
Consolidated
JBG
JBG
Real Estate
SMITH LP
SMITH LP
Venture (2)
Total
(In thousands)
Balance, beginning of period
$
440,737
$
480,663
$
647
$
481,310
Redemptions
( 17,071 )
( 44,620 )
( 647 )
( 45,267 )
LTIP Units issued in lieu of cash compensation (1)
3,835
5,213
—
5,213
Net loss
( 22,202 )
( 10,596 )
—
( 10,596 )
Other comprehensive loss
( 817 )
( 4,486 )
—
( 4,486 )
Distributions
( 14,386 )
( 11,351 )
—
( 11,351 )
Share-based compensation expense
26,976
29,018
—
29,018
Adjustment to redemption value
6,560
( 3,104 )
—
( 3,104 )
Balance, end of period
$
423,632
$
440,737
$
—
$
440,737
(1) See Note 15 for additional information.
(2) As of December 31, 2022, we held a 99.7 % ownership interest in a real estate venture that owned The Wren, a multifamily asset. In February 2023, the partner redeemed its 0.3 % interest, increasing our ownership interest to 100.0 % .
14. Property Rental Revenue
The following is a summary of property rental revenue from our non-cancellable leases:
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
(In thousands)
Fixed
$
422,784
$
436,933
$
447,007
Variable
34,166
46,226
44,731
Property rental revenue
$
456,950
$
483,159
$
491,738
As of December 31, 2024, the amounts that are contractually due from lease payments under our operating leases on an annual basis for the next five years and thereafter are as follows:
Year ending December 31,
Amount
(In thousands)
2025
$
283,230
2026
178,445
2027
169,687
2028
151,042
2029
133,170
Thereafter
1,733,151
$
2,648,725
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15. Share-Based Payments and Employee Benefits
OP UNITS
Certain OP Units issued in the Combination to the former owners of JBG/Operating Partners, L.P. vested over a period of 60 months based on continued employment. Compensation expense for these OP Units was recognized over the graded vesting period through July 2022. The total-grant date fair value of the OP Units that vested for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $ 14.7 million.
JBG SMITH 2017 Omnibus Share Plan
On June 23, 2017, our Board of Trustees adopted the JBG SMITH 2017 Omnibus Share Plan (the "Plan"), effective as of July 17, 2017, and authorized the reservation of 10.3 million common shares pursuant to the Plan. In April 2021, our shareholders approved an amendment to the Plan to increase the common shares reserved for issuance under the Plan by 8.0 million common shares, and in April 2024, our shareholders approved an amendment to the Plan to increase the common shares reserved for issuance under the Plan by 7.5 million common shares to 25.8 million total common shares. As of December 31, 2024, there were 10.2 million common shares available for issuance under the Plan.
Formation Awards
The formation awards issued in the Combination ("Formation Awards") were structured in the form of profits interests in JBG SMITH LP that provided for a share of appreciation determined by the increase in the value of a common share at the time of conversion over the volume-weighted average price of a common share at the time the formation unit was granted. The Formation Awards, subject to certain conditions, generally vested 25 % on each of the third and fourth anniversaries and 50 % on the fifth anniversary of the date granted, subject to continued employment. Compensation expense for these awards was recognized over a five-year period through July 2022.
The value of vested Formation Awards is realized through conversion of the award into a number of LTIP Units, and subsequent conversion into a number of OP Units determined based on the difference between the volume-weighted average price of a common share at the time the Formation Award was granted and the value of a common share on the conversion date. The conversion ratio between Formation Awards and LTIP Units, which starts at zero, is the quotient of: (i) the excess of the value of a common share on the conversion date above the per share value at the time the Formation Award was granted over (ii) the value of a common share as of the date of conversion. Formation Awards have a finite 10-year term over which their value is allowed to increase and during which they may be converted into LTIP Units (and in turn, OP Units). Holders of Formation Awards will not receive distributions or allocations of net income (net loss) prior to conversion to LTIP Units.
The total-grant date fair value of the Formation Awards that vested for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $ 8.9 million.
Time-Based LTIP Units and LTIP Units
During each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024, we granted to certain employees 974,140 , 979,138 and 644,995 LTIP Units with time-based vesting requirements ("Time-Based LTIP Units") and a weighted average grant-date fair value of $ 15.93 , $ 17.56 and $ 27.39 per unit that primarily vest ratably over four years subject to continued employment. Compensation expense for these units is primarily being recognized over a four-year period.
During each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024, we granted 209,047 , 280,342 and 252,206 fully vested LTIP Units to certain employees, who elected to receive all or a portion of their cash bonuses related to prior service as LTIP Units. The LTIP Units had a grant-date fair value of $ 14.27 , $ 15.90 and $ 22.19 per unit.
During each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024, as part of their annual compensation, we granted to non-employee trustees a total of 141,422 , 155,523 and 95,084 fully vested LTIP Units with a grant-date fair value of $ 12.40 , $ 11.30 and $ 20.90 per unit. The LTIP Units may not be sold while a trustee is serving on the Board of Trustees.
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The aggregate grant-date fair value of the Time-Based LTIP Units and LTIP Units granted (collectively "Granted LTIPs") for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024 was $ 20.3 million, $ 23.4 million and $ 25.7 million. Holders of the Granted LTIPs have the right to convert vested units into OP Units, which are then subsequently exchangeable for our common shares. Granted LTIPs do not have redemption rights, but any OP Units into which units are converted are entitled to redemption rights. Granted LTIPs, generally, vote with the OP Units and do not have any separate voting rights except in connection with actions that would materially and adversely affect the rights of the Granted LTIPs. The Granted LTIPs were valued based on the closing common share price on the date of grant, less a discount for post-grant restrictions. The discount was determined using Monte Carlo simulations based on the following significant assumptions:
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
Expected volatility
33.0 % to 35.0 %
26.0 % to 31.0 %
30.0 % to 41.0 %
Risk-free interest rate
4.4 % to 4.8 %
3.4 % to 4.9 %
0.4 % to 2.9 %
Post-grant restriction periods
2 to 6 years
2 to 6 years
2 to 6 years
The following is a summary of the Granted LTIPs activity:
Weighted
Unvested
Average Grant-
Shares
Date Fair Value
Unvested as of December 31, 2023
1,865,712
$
24.62
Granted
1,324,609
15.29
Vested
( 796,398 )
20.16
Forfeited
( 136,447 )
20.29
Unvested as of December 31, 2024
2,257,476
20.99
The total-grant date fair value of the Granted LTIPs that vested for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024 was $ 16.1 million, $ 28.0 million and $ 27.2 million.
Appreciation-Only LTIP Units ("AO LTIP Units")
During each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024, we granted to certain employees 1.9 million, 1.7 million and 1.5 million performance-based AO LTIP Units with a weighted average grant-date fair value of $ 3.79 , $ 3.73 and $ 4.44 per unit. The AO LTIP Units are structured in the form of profits interests that provide for a share of appreciation determined by the increase in the value of a common share at the time of conversion over the participation threshold of $ 18.93 , $ 20.83 and $ 32.30 for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024. The AO LTIP Units are subject to a total shareholder return ("TSR") modifier whereby the number of AO LTIP Units that will ultimately be earned will be increased or reduced by as much as 25 %. The AO LTIP Units have a three-year performance period with 50 % of the AO LTIP Units earned vesting at the end of the three-year performance period and the remaining 50 % vesting on the fourth anniversary of the grant date, subject to continued employment. The AO LTIP Units expire on the ten th anniversary of their grant date.
The aggregate grant-date fair value of the AO LTIP Units granted for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024 was $ 7.1 million, $ 6.4 million and $ 6.6 million, valued using Monte Carlo simulations based on the following significant assumptions:
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
Expected volatility
32.0 %
30.0 %
27.0 %
Dividend yield
3.2 %
3.2 %
2.7 %
Risk-free interest rate
4.1 %
4.1 %
1.6 %
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The following is a summary of the AO LTIP Units activity:
Weighted
Unvested
Average Grant-
Shares
Date Fair Value
Unvested as of December 31, 2023
3,099,950
$
4.07
Granted
1,876,312
3.79
Forfeited
( 6,615 )
4.44
Unvested as of December 31, 2024
4,969,647
3.96
Performance-Based LTIP Units
LTIP Units with performance-based vesting requirements ("Performance-Based LTIP Units") are performance-based equity compensation pursuant to which participants have the opportunity to earn LTIP Units based on the relative performance of the TSR of our common shares compared to the companies in the FTSE Nareit Equity Office Index, over the defined performance period beginning on the grant date, inclusive of dividends and stock price appreciation.
Our Performance-Based LTIP Units granted in January 2020 had a three-year performance period. 50 % of the Performance-Based LTIP Units would have vested at the end of the three-year performance period and the remaining 50 % would have vested on the fourth anniversary of the date of grant, subject to continued employment. However, the Performance-Based LTIP Units did not achieve a positive absolute TSR at the end of the three-year performance period, but achieved at least the threshold level of the relative performance criteria. Therefore, 50 % of the units were forfeited, and the remaining units will vest if and when we achieve a positive TSR during the succeeding seven years , measured at the end of each quarter . Compensation expense for these units was recognized over a four-year period through January 2024.
Our Performance-Based LTIP Units granted in July 2021 have a six-year performance period. 50 % vest on the fifth anniversary of the grant date and 25 % on each of the sixth and seventh anniversaries of the grant date, subject to continued employment, based on our achievement of four share price targets during the performance period commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date and ending on the sixth anniversary of the grant date. Additionally, in January 2022, we granted to certain employees 21,705 Performance-Based LTIP Units with a grant-date fair value of $ 17.68 per unit that vest over the same time period. Compensation expense for these units is being recognized over a seven-year period.
The aggregate grant-date fair value of the Performance-Based LTIP Units for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $ 384,000 , valued using Monte Carlo simulations based on the following significant assumptions:
Year Ended
December 31, 2022
Expected volatility
28.0 %
Dividend yield
2.7 %
Risk-free interest rate
1.5 %
The following is a summary of the Performance-Based LTIP Units activity:
Weighted
Unvested
Average Grant-
Shares
Date Fair Value
Unvested as of December 31, 2023
765,830
$
22.58
Forfeited
( 60,076 )
23.07
Unvested as of December 31, 2024
705,754
22.54
RSUs
During each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024, we granted to certain non-executive employees
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74,842 , 78,681 and 39,536 RSUs with time-based vesting requirements ("Time-Based RSUs") and a weighted average grant-date fair value of $ 17.21 , $ 18.94 and $ 29.36 per unit. Vesting requirements and compensation expense recognition for the Time-Based RSUs are primarily consistent to those of the Time-Based LTIP Units granted during each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024.
The aggregate grant-date fair value of the RSUs granted during each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024 was $ 1.3 million, $ 1.5 million and $ 1.2 million. The Time-Based RSUs were valued based on the closing common share price on the date of grant.
The following is a summary of the Time-Based RSUs activity:
Weighted
Unvested
Average Grant-
Shares
Date Fair Value
Unvested as of December 31, 2023
70,750
$
22.46
Granted
74,842
17.21
Vested
( 37,484 )
21.25
Forfeited
( 2,905 )
17.21
Unvested as of December 31, 2024
105,203
19.30
The aggregate total-grant date fair value of the RSUs that vested for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024 was $ 796,000 , $ 1.1 million and $ 271,000 .
ESPP
The ESPP authorized the issuance of up to 2.1 million common shares. The ESPP provides eligible employees an option to contribute up to $ 25,000 in any calendar year, through payroll deductions, toward the purchase of our common shares at a discount of 15.0 % of the closing price of a common share on relevant determination dates. As of December 31, 2024, there were 1.6 million common shares available for issuance under the ESPP.
Pursuant to the ESPP, employees purchased 71,221 , 84,673 and 79,040 common shares for $ 945,000 , $ 1.1 million and $ 1.5 million during each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024, valued using the Black Scholes model based on the following significant assumptions:
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
Expected volatility
26.0 % to 48.0 %
30.0 % to 37.0 %
23.0 % to 30.0 %
Dividend yield
4.2 % to 4.6 %
2.4 % to 6.3 %
1.6 % to 4.1 %
Risk-free interest rate
5.3 % to 5.6 %
4.7 % to 5.4 %
0.2 % to 2.4 %
Expected life
3 months
6 months
6 months
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Share-Based Compensation Expense
The following is a summary of share-based compensation expense:
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
(In thousands)
Time-Based LTIP Units
$
16,826
$
16,822
$
19,378
AO LTIP Units and Performance-Based LTIP Units
8,598
10,647
12,615
LTIP Units
1,552
1,000
1,000
Other equity awards (1)
4,475
5,394
6,610
Share-based compensation expense - other
31,451
33,863
39,603
Share-based compensation related to Formation Transaction and special equity awards (2)
—
549
5,391
Total share-based compensation expense
31,451
34,412
44,994
Less: amount capitalized
( 1,927 )
( 2,312 )
( 3,722 )
Share-based compensation expense
$
29,524
$
32,100
$
41,272
(1) Primarily comprising compensation expense for: (i) fully vested LTIP Units issued to certain employees in lieu of all or a portion of any cash bonuses earned, (ii) RSUs and (iii) shares issued under our ESPP.
(2) Included in "General and administrative expense: Share-based compensation related to Formation Transaction and special equity awards" in our consolidated statements of operations. Includes share-based compensation expense for awards issued in connection with the Formation Transaction and with our successful pursuit of Amazon's headquarters in National Landing all of which were fully expensed as of December 31, 2023.
As of December 31, 2024, we had $ 22.1 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested share-based payment arrangements, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.2 years.
Employee Benefits
We have a 401(k) defined contribution plan covering substantially all of our officers and employees which permits participants to defer compensation up to the maximum amount permitted by law. We provide a discretionary matching contribution. Employer contributions vest after one year of service. Our contributions for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024 were $ 1.9 million, $ 2.3 million and $ 2.4 million.
2025 Grants
In January 2025, we granted (i) 549,292 AO LTIP Units with a participation threshold of $ 16.98 and expiration on the fifth anniversary of their grant date, (ii) 735,682 Time-Based LTIP Units, which require a three-year post vesting hold for certain executives, (iii) 98,029 Time-Based RSUs and (iv) 957,000 LTIP Units with performance-based vesting requirements to certain employees. Additionally, we granted 162,301 fully vested LTIP Units to certain employees who elected to receive all or a portion of their cash bonus earned, related to 2024 service, as LTIP Units.
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16. Transaction and Other Costs
The following is a summary of transaction and other costs:
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
(In thousands)
Completed, potential and pursued transaction expenses (1)
$
2,340
$
1,625
$
2,660
Severance and other costs
2,333
4,491
2,038
Demolition costs
644
2,621
813
Transaction and other costs
$
5,317
$
8,737
$
5,511
(1) Includes legal and other costs related to pursued transactions and dead deal costs.
17. Interest Expense
The following is a summary of interest expense:
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
(In thousands)
Interest expense before capitalized interest
$
131,924
$
117,811
$
87,246
Amortization of deferred financing costs
17,405
9,779
4,532
Interest expense related to finance lease right-of-use assets
—
—
2,091
Net (gain) loss on non-designated derivatives:
Net unrealized (gain) loss
83
7,822
( 7,355 )
Net realized loss
—
—
304
Capitalized interest
( 15,344 )
( 26,752 )
( 10,888 )
Interest expense
$
134,068
$
108,660
$
75,930
18. Shareholders' Equity and Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share
Common Shares Repurchased
Our Board of Trustees previously authorized the repurchase of up to $ 1.5 billion of our outstanding common shares. In February 2025, our Board of Trustees increased our common share repurchase authorization to $ 2.0 billion. During the year ended December 31, 2024, we repurchased and retired 10.9 million common shares for $ 170.7 million, a weighted average purchase price per share of $ 15.60 . During the year ended December 31, 2023, we repurchased and retired 22.6 million common shares for $ 335.3 million, a weighted average purchase price per share of $ 14.83 . During the year ended December 31, 2022, we repurchased and retired 14.2 million common shares for $ 361.0 million, a weighted average purchase price per share of $ 25.49 . Since we began the share repurchase program through December 31, 2024, we have repurchased and retired 56.8 million common shares for $ 1.1 billion, a weighted average purchase price per share of $ 19.87 .
During the first quarter of 2025, through February 14, 2025, we repurchased and retired 2.1 million common shares for $ 32.3 million, a weighted average purchase price per share of $ 15.15 , pursuant to a repurchase plan under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
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Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share
The following is a summary of the calculation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share and a reconciliation of net income (loss) to the amounts of net income (loss) available to common shareholders used in calculating basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Net income (loss)
$
( 177,753 )
$
( 91,709 )
$
98,986
Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
22,202
10,596
( 13,244 )
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
12,025
1,135
( 371 )
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
( 143,526 )
( 79,978 )
85,371
Distributions to participating securities
( 2,463 )
( 2,054 )
( 1,860 )
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders - basic and diluted
$
( 145,989 )
$
( 82,032 )
$
83,511
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic and diluted
88,330
105,095
119,005
Earnings (loss) per common share - basic and diluted
$
( 1.65 )
$
( 0.78 )
$
0.70
The effect of the redemption of OP Units, Time-Based LTIP Units, fully vested LTIP Units and special equity awards that were outstanding as of the end of each period is excluded in the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per common share as the assumed exchange of such units for common shares on a one-for-one basis was antidilutive (the assumed redemption of these units would have no impact on the determination of diluted earnings (loss) per share). Since OP Units, Time-Based LTIP Units, LTIP Units and special equity awards, which are held by noncontrolling interests, are attributed gains at an identical proportion to the common shareholders, the gains attributable and their equivalent weighted average impact are excluded from net income (loss) available to common shareholders and from the weighted average number of common shares outstanding in calculating diluted earnings (loss) per common share. AO LTIP Units, Performance-Based LTIP Units, Formation Awards and RSUs, which totaled 7.9 million, 6.8 million and 5.9 million for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024, were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per common share as they were antidilutive, but potentially could be dilutive in the future.
19. Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis
To manage or hedge our exposure to interest rate risk, we follow established risk management policies and procedures, including the use of a variety of derivative financial instruments.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, we had various derivative financial instruments consisting of interest rate swap and cap agreements that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The net unrealized gain on our derivative financial instruments designated as effective hedges was $ 17.2 million and $ 22.7 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and was recorded in "Accumulated other comprehensive income" in our consolidated balance sheets, of which a portion was reclassified to "Redeemable noncontrolling interests." Within the next 12 months, we expect to reclassify $ 5.6 million of the net unrealized gain as a decrease to interest expense.
The fair values of the derivative financial instruments are based on the estimated amounts we would receive or pay to terminate the contracts at the reporting date and are determined using interest rate pricing models and observable inputs. The derivative financial instruments are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.
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The following is a summary of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
Fair Value Measurements
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
(In thousands)
December 31, 2024
Derivative financial instruments designated as effective hedges:
Classified as assets in "Other assets, net"
$
23,367
—
$
23,367
—
Classified as liabilities in "Other liabilities, net"
90
—
90
—
Non-designated derivatives:
Classified as assets in "Other assets, net"
2,315
—
2,315
—
Classified as liabilities in "Other liabilities, net"
2,305
—
2,305
—
December 31, 2023
Derivative financial instruments designated as effective hedges:
Classified as assets in "Other assets, net"
$
35,632
—
$
35,632
—
Classified as liabilities in "Other liabilities, net"
7,936
—
7,936
—
Non-designated derivatives:
Classified as assets in "Other assets, net"
6,709
—
6,709
—
Classified as liabilities in "Other liabilities, net"
6,508
—
6,508
—
The fair values of our derivative financial instruments were determined using widely accepted valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of the derivative financial instrument. This analysis reflected the contractual terms of the derivative, including the period to maturity, and used observable market-based inputs, including interest rate market data and implied volatilities in such interest rates. While it was determined that the majority of the inputs used to value the derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with the derivatives also utilized Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default. However, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of the derivative financial instruments was assessed, and it was determined that these adjustments were not significant to the overall valuation of the derivative financial instruments. As a result, it was determined that the derivative financial instruments in their entirety should be classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The net unrealized gains (losses) included in "Other comprehensive income (loss)" in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024 were attributable to the net change in unrealized gains (losses) related to effective derivative financial instruments that were outstanding during those periods, none of which were reported in our consolidated statements of operations as the derivative financial instruments were documented and qualified as hedging instruments. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) related to non-designated derivatives are included in "Interest expense" in our consolidated statements of operations.
Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis
Our real estate assets are reviewed for impairment whenever there are changes in circumstances or indicators that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, this assessment resulted in the impairment of 1901 South Bell Street, 2101 L Street, 8001 Woodmont and two development parcels, which had an estimated fair value totaling $ 332.5 million based on a market approach and were classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. 2101 L Street was sold in December 2024. The impairment loss totaled $ 55.4 million, which was included in "Impairment loss" in our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, this assessment resulted in the impairment of three commercial assets and one development parcel. Our estimate of the fair value of 2101 L Street of $ 121.3 million was determined using a discounted cash flow model and was classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy, which considers, among other things, the anticipated holding period, current market conditions and utilizes unobservable quantitative inputs, including capitalization and discount rates. Our estimate of the fair value of 2100 Crystal Drive, 2200 Crystal Drive and a development parcel
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totaling $ 56.4 million was based on a market approach and were classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The development parcel was sold in December 2023. The impairment loss totaled $ 90.2 million, which was included in "Impairment loss" in our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2023.
There were no assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of December 31, 2022.
Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, all financial instruments and liabilities were reflected in our consolidated balance sheets at amounts which, in our estimation, reasonably approximated their fair values, except for the following:
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Carrying
Carrying
Amount (1)
Fair Value
Amount (1)
Fair Value
(In thousands)
Financial liabilities:
Mortgage loans
$
1,783,733
$
1,749,904
$
1,798,225
$
1,753,251
Revolving credit facility
85,000
84,886
62,000
62,000
Term loans
720,000
715,929
720,000
715,950
(1) The carrying amount consists of principal only.
The fair values of the mortgage loans, revolving credit facility and term loans were determined using Level 2 inputs of the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of our mortgage loans is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows of these instruments using current risk-adjusted rates available to borrowers with similar credit profiles based on market sources. The fair value of our revolving credit facility and term loans is calculated based on the net present value of payments over the term of the facilities using estimated market rates for similar notes and remaining terms.
20. Segment Information
We own, operate and develop mixed-use properties concentrated in and around Washington, D.C. We derive our revenue primarily from leases with multifamily and commercial tenants. In addition, our third-party real estate services business provides fee-based real estate services. Our operating segments are aligned with our method of internal reporting and the way our Chief Executive Officer, who is also our CODM, makes key operating decisions, evaluates financial results, allocates resources and manages our business. Accordingly, our three operating and reportable segments are multifamily, commercial, and third-party real estate services.
The CODM measures and evaluates the performance of our operating segments based on only the following measures at our share pertaining to each of our segments:
● Net operating income ("NOI") (multifamily and commercial) - which includes our proportionate share of revenue and expenses attributable to real estate ventures. NOI includes property rental revenue and other property revenue, and deducts property expenses. NOI excludes deferred rent, commercial lease termination revenue, related party management fees, interest expense, and certain other non-cash adjustments, including the accretion of acquired below-market leases and the amortization of acquired above-market leases and below-market ground lease intangibles.
● Net third-party real estate services, excluding reimbursements - which includes revenue streams generated by this segment, excluding reimbursement revenue, as well as the expenses attributable to this segment at our proportionate share, calculated by excluding real estate services revenue from our interests in such real estate ventures.
The CODM uses these measures predominantly in the annual budget and forecasting process as well as in his review of our quarterly financial results when making decisions about the allocation of operating and capital resources to each segment.
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We have included disclosure of NOI and the results of our third-party real estate services business at our share to align with our internal reporting given the repositioning of our portfolio and the information used by our CODM.
The following is a summary of NOI at our share for our multifamily and commercial segments, including a reconciliation to our total NOI at share:
Year Ended December 31, 2024
Multifamily
Commercial
Total
(In thousands, at our share)
Property rental revenue
$
214,431
$
230,039
$
444,470
Other property revenue
3,677
17,517
21,194
Total property revenue
218,108
247,556
465,664
Property expense:
Real estate taxes
22,197
27,103
49,300
Payroll
16,347
13,293
29,640
Utilities
15,337
14,311
29,648
Repairs and maintenance
22,396
22,088
44,484
Other property operating
11,612
17,733
29,345
Total property expense
87,889
94,528
182,417
NOI from reportable segments
$
130,219
$
153,028
283,247
Other NOI (1)
( 5,968 )
NOI
$
277,279
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Year Ended December 31, 2023
Multifamily
Commercial
Total
(In thousands, at our share)
Property rental revenue
$
205,061
$
285,652
$
490,713
Other property revenue
8,068
19,106
27,174
Total property revenue
213,129
304,758
517,887
Property expense:
Real estate taxes
21,924
37,698
59,622
Payroll
19,060
15,245
34,305
Utilities
14,905
16,949
31,854
Repairs and maintenance
15,978
24,043
40,021
Other property operating
11,862
20,616
32,478
Total property expense
83,729
114,551
198,280
NOI from reportable segments
$
129,400
$
190,207
319,607
Other NOI (1)
( 1,115 )
NOI
$
318,492
Year Ended December 31, 2022
Multifamily
Commercial
Total
(In thousands, at our share)
Property rental revenue
$
185,727
$
340,207
$
525,934
Other property revenue
6,070
19,381
25,451
Total property revenue
191,797
359,588
551,385
Property expense:
Real estate taxes
21,582
44,654
66,236
Payroll
17,710
17,823
35,533
Utilities
14,305
20,181
34,486
Repairs and maintenance
14,395
30,842
45,237
Other property operating
10,692
22,286
32,978
Total property expense
78,684
135,786
214,470
NOI from reportable segments
$
113,113
$
223,802
336,915
Other NOI (1)
( 2,547 )
NOI
$
334,368
(1) Includes activity related to development assets and land assets for which we are the ground lessor.
The following is a summary of our third-party real estate services business at our share:
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
(In thousands, at our share)
Property management fees
$
16,138
$
18,983
$
18,001
Asset management fees
4,088
4,925
5,994
Development fees
2,573
10,253
8,325
Leasing fees
3,757
5,538
6,001
Construction management fees
1,210
1,383
521
Other service revenue
5,038
4,840
4,862
Third-party real estate services revenue, excluding reimbursements
32,804
45,922
43,704
Third-party real estate services expenses, excluding reimbursements
36,836
42,403
47,334
Net third-party real estate services, excluding reimbursements
$
( 4,032 )
$
3,519
$
( 3,630 )
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The following is a reconciliation of revenue at our share to total revenue per the consolidated statements of operations:
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
(In thousands)
Total property revenue at our share
$
465,664
$
517,887
$
551,385
Third-party real estate services revenue, excluding reimbursements, at our share
32,804
45,922
43,704
Reimbursement revenue (1)
35,332
43,520
39,638
Our share of revenue attributable to unconsolidated real estate ventures
( 10,807 )
( 27,893 )
( 43,613 )
Other property revenue
4,889
( 835 )
( 3,193 )
Other adjustments (2)
19,430
25,597
17,903
Total revenue per consolidated statements of operations
$
547,312
$
604,198
$
605,824
(1) Represents reimbursements of expenses incurred by us on behalf of third parties, including allocated payroll costs and amounts paid to third-party contractors for construction management projects
(2) Adjustment to include deferred rent, above/below market lease amortization, commercial lease termination revenue, and lease incentive amortization.
The following is the reconciliation of NOI at our share to net income (loss) before income tax (expense) benefit:
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
(In thousands)
NOI at our share
$
277,279
$
318,492
$
334,368
Net third-party real estate services, excluding reimbursements, at our share
( 4,032 )
3,519
( 3,630 )
Add:
Loss from unconsolidated real estate ventures, net
( 7,122 )
( 26,999 )
( 17,429 )
Interest and other income, net
11,598
15,781
18,617
Gain (loss) on the sale of real estate, net
( 2,753 )
79,335
161,894
Less:
Depreciation and amortization expense
208,180
210,195
213,771
General and administrative expense:
Corporate and other
58,790
54,838
58,280
Share-based compensation related to Formation Transaction and special equity awards
—
549
5,391
Transaction and other costs
5,317
8,737
5,511
Interest expense
134,068
108,660
75,930
(Gain) loss on the extinguishment of debt
( 9,235 )
450
3,073
Impairment loss
55,427
90,226
—
Adjustments:
Our share of net third-party real estate services attributable to unconsolidated real estate ventures
( 767 )
( 416 )
( 1,877 )
NOI attributable to unconsolidated real estate ventures at our share
( 6,808 )
( 19,452 )
( 26,861 )
Non-cash rent adjustments (1)
9,482
23,482
17,442
Other adjustments (2)
( 1,321 )
( 12,092 )
( 20,318 )
Total adjustments
586
( 8,478 )
( 31,614 )
Income (loss) before income tax (expense) benefit
$
( 176,991 )
$
( 92,005 )
$
100,250
(1) Adjustment to include deferred rent, above/below market lease amortization and lease incentive amortization.
(2) Adjustment to include payments associated with assumed lease liabilities related to operating properties and to exclude commercial lease termination revenue, related party management fees, corporate entity activity and inter-segme nt activity .
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21. Commitments and Contingencies
Insurance
We maintain general liability insurance with limits of $ 150.0 million per occurrence and in the aggregate, and property and rental value insurance coverage with limits of $ 1.0 billion per occurrence, with sub-limits for certain perils such as floods and earthquakes on each of our properties. We also maintain coverage, through our wholly owned captive insurance subsidiary, for a portion of the first loss on the above limits and for both conventional terrorist acts and for nuclear, biological, chemical or radiological terrorism events with limits of $ 2.0 billion per occurrence. These policies are partially reinsured by third-party insurance providers.
We will continue to monitor the state of the insurance market, and the scope and costs of coverage for acts of terrorism. We cannot anticipate what coverage will be available on commercially reasonable terms in the future. We are responsible for deductibles and losses in excess of the insurance coverage, which could be material.
Our debt, consisting of mortgage loans secured by our properties, a revolving credit facility and term loans, contains customary covenants requiring adequate insurance coverage. Although we believe that we currently have adequate insurance coverage, we may not be able to obtain an equivalent amount of coverage at a reasonable cost in the future. If lenders insist on greater coverage than we are able to obtain, it could adversely affect our ability to finance or refinance our properties.
Construction Commitments
As of December 31, 2024, we had one asset under construction and started construction on a new amenity hub at 2011 Crystal Drive that, based on our current plans and estimates, require an additional $ 73.3 million to complete, which we anticipate will be primarily expended over the next year. These capital expenditures are generally due as the work is performed, and we expect to finance them primarily with debt proceeds.
Environmental Matters
Most of our assets have been subject, at some point, to environmental assessments that are intended to evaluate the environmental condition of the subject and surrounding assets. These environmental assessments generally have included a historical review, a public records review, a visual inspection of the site and surrounding assets, visual or historical evidence of underground storage tanks and other features, and the preparation and issuance of a written report. Soil, soil vapor and/or groundwater subsurface testing is conducted at our assets, when necessary, to further investigate any conditions identified by the initial assessment that could reasonably be expected to pose a material concern to the property or result in us incurring material environmental liabilities as a result of redevelopment. The tests may not, however, have included extensive sampling or subsurface investigations. In each case where the environmental assessments have identified conditions requiring remedial actions required by law, we have initiated appropriate actions. The environmental assessments have not revealed any material environmental contamination that we believe would have a material adverse effect on our overall business, financial condition or results of operations, or that have not been anticipated and remediated during site redevelopment as required by law. Nevertheless, there can be no assurance that the identification of new areas of contamination, changes in the extent or known scope of contamination, the discovery of additional sites or changes in cleanup requirements would not result in significant cost to us. Environmental liabilities totaled $ 17.5 million and $ 17.6 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and are included in "Other liabilities, net" in our consolidated balance sheets.
Legal Proceedings
In November 2023, the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia against RealPage, Inc., a provider of revenue management systems, numerous multifamily rental companies, and 14 owners and/or operators of multifamily housing in the District of Columbia, including JBG Associates, L.L.C., one of our subsidiaries, alleging that the defendants violated the District of Columbia Antitrust Act by unlawfully agreeing to use RealPage, Inc. revenue management systems and sharing sensitive data. While we intend to vigorously defend against this lawsuit, given the current stage of the District of Columbia’s lawsuit, we are unable to predict the outcome or estimate
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the amount of loss, if any, that may result from the lawsuit. While we do not believe that these proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, we cannot give assurance that the proceedings will not have a material effect on our results of operations or cash flows in the event of a negative outcome.
There are various other legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, the outcome of such matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Operating and Finance Leases
As of December 31, 2024, we are obligated under non-cancellable operating leases, including our corporate office lease and a ground lease on a property, with terms extending through the year 2037. As of December 31, 2024, our operating lease liabilities were calculated based on the weighted average discount rates of 6.9 % and had a weighted average remaining lease term of 12.4 years.
As of December 31, 2024, future minimum lease payments under our non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:
Year ending December 31,
Amount
(In thousands)
2025
$
6,617
2026
5,487
2027
5,662
2028
4,405
2029
4,515
Thereafter
40,426
Total future minimum lease payments
67,112
Imputed interest
( 22,682 )
Total liabilities related to lease right-of-use assets
$
44,430
During the year ended December 31, 2024, we incurred $ 5.9 million of fixed operating lease expenses, and $ 118,000 of variable operating lease expenses. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we incurred $ 5.4 million of fixed operating lease expenses, and $ 180,000 of variable operating lease expenses. In April 2022, we sold the finance ground leases at 1730 M Street and Courthouse Plaza 1 and 2 to an unconsolidated real estate venture. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we incurred $ 601,000 and $ 2.6 million of fixed operating and finance lease expenses, and $ 97,000 of variable operating lease expenses.
Other
As of December 31, 2024, we had committed tenant-related obligations totaling $ 43.8 million ($ 43.5 million related to our consolidated entities and $ 309,000 related to our unconsolidated real estate ventures at our share). The timing and amounts of payments for tenant-related obligations are uncertain and may only be due upon satisfactory performance of certain conditions.
From time to time, we (or ventures in which we have an ownership interest) have agreed, and may in the future agree with respect to unconsolidated real estate ventures, to (i) guarantee portions of the principal, interest and other amounts in connection with borrowings, (ii) provide customary environmental indemnifications and nonrecourse carve-outs (e.g., guarantees against fraud, misrepresentation and bankruptcy) in connection with borrowings, or (iii) provide guarantees to lenders and other third parties for the completion and stabilization of development projects. We customarily have agreements with our outside venture partners whereby the partners agree to reimburse the real estate venture or us for their share of any payments made under certain of these guarantees. At times, we also have agreements with certain of our outside venture partners whereby we agree to either indemnify the partners and/or the associated ventures with respect to certain contingent liabilities associated with operating assets or to reimburse our partner for its share of any payments made by them under certain guarantees. Guarantees (excluding environmental) customarily terminate either upon the satisfaction of specified circumstances or repayment of the underlying debt. Amounts that we may be required to pay in
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future periods in relation to guarantees associated with budget overruns or operating losses are not estimable. As of December 31, 2024, we had no principal payment guarantees related to our unconsolidated real estate ventures.
As of December 31, 2024, we had additional capital commitments totaling $ 9.6 million related to our investments in real estate-focused technology companies.
Additionally, with respect to borrowings of our consolidated entities, we may agree to (i) guarantee portions of the principal, interest and other amounts, (ii) provide customary environmental indemnifications and nonrecourse carve-outs (e.g., guarantees against fraud, misrepresentation and bankruptcy) or (iii) provide guarantees to lenders, tenants and other third parties for the completion and stabilization of development projects. As of December 31, 2024, we had no debt principal payment guarantees related to our consolidated real estate assets.
22. Transactions with Related Parties
Our third-party real estate services business provides fee-based real estate services to third parties, including the JBG Legacy Funds. In connection with the contribution to us of certain assets formerly owned by the JBG Legacy Funds as part of the Formation Transaction, the general partner and managing member interests in the JBG Legacy Funds that were held by certain former JBG executives (and who became members of our management team and/or Board of Trustees) were not transferred to us and remain under the control of these individuals. In addition, certain members of our senior management team and Board of Trustees have ownership interests in the JBG Legacy Funds, and own carried interests in each fund and in certain of our real estate ventures that entitle them to receive cash payments if the fund or real estate venture achieves certain return thresholds.
During 2024, we combined our impact investing activities, including management of the Washington Housing Initiative ("WHI") Impact Pool, with the newly formed LEO Impact Capital, our impact investment management platform. The WHI Impact Pool completed fundraising in 2020 with capital commitments totaling $ 114.4 million, which included a commitment from us of $ 11.2 million. As of December 31, 2024, our remaining commitment was $ 2.9 million.
The third-party real estate services revenue, including expense reimbursements, from the JBG Legacy Funds and the WHI Impact Pool and its affiliates was $ 13.0 million, $ 21.3 million and $ 20.0 million for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, we had receivables from the JBG Legacy Funds and the WHI Impact Pool and its affiliates totaling $ 2.1 million and $ 3.5 million for such services.
Commencing in March 2023, in connection with the sale of an 80.0 % interest in 4747 Bethesda Avenue in 2023, we leased our corporate offices from an unconsolidated real estate venture and incurred $ 5.4 million and $ 5.0 million of rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, which was included in "General and administrative expense" in our consolidated statements of operations.
We rented our former corporate offices from an unconsolidated real estate venture and made payments totaling $ 922,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022.
We have agreements with Building Maintenance Services ("BMS"), an entity in which we have a minor preferred interest, to supervise cleaning, engineering and security services at our properties. We paid BMS $ 9.5 million, $ 9.3 million and $ 10.7 million for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024, which was included in "Property operating expenses" in our consolidated statements of operations.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES
None.