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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.    20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
☒
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023
or
☐
  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from                               to                              
 
Commission file number:    1-10899 (Kimco Realty Corporation)
Commission file number: 333-269102-01 (Kimco Realty OP, LLC)
 
KIMCO REALTY CORPORATION
KIMCO REALTY OP, LLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland (Kimco Realty Corporation)
Delaware (Kimco Realty OP, LLC)
 
13-2744380
92-1489725
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
5 00 North Broadway, Suite 201 , Jericho , NY 11753
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
( 516) 869-9000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Kimco Realty Corporation
Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share.
KIM
New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, each representing one-thousandth of a share of 5.125% Class L Cumulative Redeemable, Preferred Stock, $1.00 par value per share .
KIMprL
New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, each representing one-thousandth of a share of 5.250% Class M Cumulative Redeemable, Preferred Stock, $1.00 par value per share .
KIMprM
New York Stock Exchange
 
Kimco Realty OP, LLC
 
Title of each class
  Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
None
  N/A
N/A
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Kimco Realty Corporation Yes ☑ No ☐                                                       Kimco Realty OP, LLC Yes ☑ No ☐
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Kimco Realty Corporation Yes ☑ No ☐                                                       Kimco Realty OP, LLC Yes ☑ No ☐
 
 
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Kimco Realty Corporation:
Large accelerated filer ☑   Accelerated filer ☐   Non-accelerated filer ☐   Smaller reporting company ☐    Emerging growth company ☐
 
Kimco Realty OP, LLC:
Large accelerated filer ☐   Accelerated filer ☐    Non-accelerated filer ☑   Smaller reporting company ☐    Emerging growth company ☐
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Kimco Realty Corporation ☐                                                       Kimco Realty OP, LLC ☐
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
Kimco Realty Corporation Yes ☐ No ☑                                                       Kimco Realty OP, LLC Yes ☐ No ☑
 
 
(APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE REGISTRANTS)
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
 
As of April 20, 2023, Kimco Realty Corporation had 619,891,809  shares of common stock outstanding.
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
EXPLANATORY NOTE
 
This report combines the quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023, of Kimco Realty Corporation (the “Company”) and Kimco Realty OP, LLC (“Kimco OP”). Prior to January 1, 2023, the Company’s business was conducted through a predecessor entity also known as Kimco Realty Corporation (the “Predecessor”). On December 14, 2022, the Predecessor’s Board of Directors approved the entry into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “UPREIT Merger”) with the company formerly known as New KRC Corp., which was a Maryland corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of the Predecessor (the “Parent Company”), and KRC Merger Sub Corp., which was a Maryland corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of the Parent Company (“Merger Sub”), to effect the reorganization (the “Reorganization”) of the Predecessor’s business into an umbrella partnership real estate investment trust, or “UPREIT”.
 
On January 1, 2023, pursuant to the UPREIT Merger, Merger Sub merged with and into the Predecessor, with the Predecessor continuing as the surviving entity and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Parent Company, and each outstanding share of capital stock of the Predecessor was converted into one equivalent share of capital stock of the Parent Company (each of which has continued to trade under their respective existing ticker symbol with the same rights, powers and limitations that existed immediately prior to the Reorganization).
 
In connection with the Reorganization, the Parent Company changed its name to Kimco Realty Corporation, and replaced the Predecessor as the New York Stock Exchange-listed public company. Effective as of January 3, 2023, the Predecessor converted into a limited liability company, organized in the State of Delaware, known as Kimco Realty OP, LLC, the entity we refer to herein as “Kimco OP”.
 
Following the Reorganization, substantially all of the Company’s assets are held by, and substantially all of the Company’s operations are conducted through, Kimco OP (either directly or through its subsidiaries), as the Company’s operating company, and the Company is the managing member of Kimco OP. The officers and directors of the Company are the same as the officers and directors of the Predecessor immediately prior to the Reorganization.
 
The Parent Company is a real estate investment trust ("REIT") and is the sole member and managing member of Kimco OP. As of March 31, 2023, the Parent Company owned 100% of the outstanding limited liability company interests (the "OP Units") in Kimco OP.
 
Stockholders' equity and members’ capital are the primary areas of difference between the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of the Parent Company and those of Kimco OP. Kimco OP’s capital currently includes OP Units owned solely by the Parent, and may in the future include non-controlling OP Units owned by third parties. OP Units owned by third parties, if any, will be accounted for within capital on Kimco OP’s financial statements and in non-controlling interests in the Parent Company’s financial statements.
 
The Parent Company consolidates Kimco OP for financial reporting purposes, and the Parent Company does not have significant assets other than its investment in Kimco OP. Therefore, while stockholders’ equity and members’ capital differ as discussed above, the assets and liabilities of the Parent Company and Kimco OP are the same on their respective financial statements.
 
The Company believes combining the quarterly reports on Form 10-Q of the Parent Company and Kimco OP into this single report provides the following benefits:
 
●
Enhances investors' understanding of the Parent Company and Kimco OP by enabling investors to view the businesses as a whole in the same manner as management views and operates the business;
 
●
Eliminates duplicative disclosure and provides a more concise and readable presentation because a substantial portion of the disclosure applies to both the Parent Company and Kimco OP; and
 
●
Creates time and cost efficiencies through the preparation of one combined report instead of two separate reports.
 
In order to highlight the differences between the Parent Company and Kimco OP, there are sections in this Quarterly Report that separately discuss the Parent Company and Kimco OP, including separate financial statements (but combined footnotes), separate controls and procedures sections, and separate Exhibit 31 and 32 certifications. In the sections that combine disclosure for the Parent Company and Kimco OP, unless context otherwise requires, this Quarterly Report refers to actions or holdings of Parent Company and/or Kimco OP as being the actions or holdings of the Company (either directly or through its subsidiaries, including Kimco OP).
 
Throughout this Quarterly Report, unless the context requires otherwise:
 
●
The “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us” refer to:
 
o
for the period prior to January 1, 2023 (the period preceding the UPREIT Merger), the Predecessor and its business and operations conducted through its directly or indirectly owned subsidiaries;
 
o
for the period on or after January 1, 2023, (the period from and following the UPREIT Merger), the Parent Company and its business and operations conducted through its directly or indirectly owned subsidiaries, including Kimco OP; and
 
o
in statements regarding qualification as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”), such terms refer solely to the Predecessor or Parent Company, as applicable.
 
●
“Kimco OP” refers to Kimco Realty OP, LLC, our operating company following the UPREIT Merger.
 
●
References to “shares” and “shareholders” refer to the shares and shareholders of the Predecessor prior to January 1, 2023 and of the Parent Company on or after January 1, 2023, and not the limited liability company interests of Kimco OP.
 
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Kimco Realty Corporation and Subsidiaries (unaudited) 
 
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022
3
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022
4
 
 
 
 
C ONDENSED C ONSOLIDATED S TATEMENTS OF C OMPREHENSIVE I NCOMe for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022
5
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022
6
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022
7
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Kimco Realty OP, LLC and Subsidiaries (unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022
8
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022
9
 
 
 
 
C ONDENSED C ONSOLIDATED S TATEMENTS OF C OMPREHENSIVE I NCOMe for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022
10
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Capital for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022
11
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022
12
 
 
 
Kimco Realty Corporation and Subsidiaries and Kimco Realty OP, LLC and Subsidiaries
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
13
 
 
 
Item 2. 
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
26
 
 
 
Item 3. 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
38
 
 
 
Item 4. 
Controls and Procedures.
38
 
 
 
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
 
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings.
39
 
 
 
Item 1A.
Risk Factors.
39
 
 
 
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
39
 
 
 
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
40
 
 
 
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures.
40
 
 
 
Item 5.
Other Information.
40
 
 
 
Item 6.
Exhibits.
40
 
 
 
Signatures
41
 
2
 
  
 
 
KIMCO REALTY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except share information)
 
    March 31, 2023
    December 31, 2022
 
Assets:
               
Real estate, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $ 3,523,503 and $ 3,417,414 , respectively
  $ 15,108,018     $ 15,039,828  
Investments in and advances to real estate joint ventures
    1,092,477       1,091,551  
Other investments
    132,935       107,581  
Cash and cash equivalents
    329,177       149,829  
Marketable securities
    451,583       597,732  
Accounts and notes receivable, net
    303,063       304,226  
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
    132,020       133,733  
Other assets
    411,956       401,642  
Total assets (1)
  $ 17,961,229     $ 17,826,122  
                 
Liabilities:
               
Notes payable, net
  $ 6,778,050     $ 6,780,969  
Mortgages payable, net
    374,285       376,917  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    203,053       207,815  
Dividends payable
    5,322       5,326  
Operating lease liabilities
    112,413       113,679  
Other liabilities
    609,266       601,574  
Total liabilities (1)
    8,082,389       8,086,280  
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
    92,933       92,933  
                 
Commitments and Contingencies (Footnote 17)
                   
                 
Stockholders' equity:
               
Preferred stock, $ 1.00 par value, authorized 7,054,000 shares; Issued and outstanding (in series) 19,421 and 19,435 shares, respectively; Aggregate liquidation preference $ 485,536 and $ 489,868 , respectively
    19       19  
Common stock, $ .01 par value, authorized 750,000,000 shares; Issued and outstanding 619,891,809 and 618,483,565 shares, respectively
    6,199       6,185  
Paid-in capital
    9,614,913       9,618,271  
Retained earnings/(cumulative distributions in excess of net income)
    21,390       ( 119,548 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    10,581       10,581  
Total stockholders' equity
    9,653,102       9,515,508  
Noncontrolling interests
    132,805       131,401  
Total equity
    9,785,907       9,646,909  
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 17,961,229     $ 17,826,122  
 
(1)    Total assets include restricted assets of consolidated variable interest entities (“VIEs”) at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 of $435,118 and $436,605, respectively. Total liabilities include non-recourse liabilities of consolidated VIEs at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 of $198,959 and $199,132, respectively.  See Footnote 12 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
3
 
 
 
KIMCO REALTY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
    Three Months Ended March 31,
 
    2023
    2022
 
Revenues
               
Revenues from rental properties, net
  $ 438,338     $ 422,654  
Management and other fee income
    4,554       4,595  
Total revenues
    442,892       427,249  
                 
Operating expenses
               
Rent
    ( 4,013 )     ( 4,081 )
Real estate taxes
    ( 57,506 )     ( 54,314 )
Operating and maintenance
    ( 75,242 )     ( 69,225 )
General and administrative
    ( 34,749 )     ( 29,948 )
Impairment charges
    ( 11,806 )     ( 272 )
Depreciation and amortization
    ( 126,301 )     ( 130,294 )
Total operating expenses
    ( 309,617 )     ( 288,134 )
                 
Gain on sale of properties
    39,206       4,193  
                 
Operating income
    172,481       143,308  
                 
Other income/(expense)
               
Special dividend income
    194,116       -  
Other income, net
    3,132       5,983  
(Loss)/gain on marketable securities, net
    ( 10,144 )     121,764  
Interest expense
    ( 61,306 )     ( 57,019 )
Early extinguishment of debt charges
    -       ( 7,173 )
                 
Income before income taxes, net, equity in income of joint ventures, net, and equity in income from other investments, net
    298,279       206,863  
                 
(Provision)/benefit for income taxes, net
    ( 30,829 )     153  
Equity in income of joint ventures, net
    24,204       23,570  
Equity in income of other investments, net
    2,122       5,373  
                 
Net income
    293,776       235,959  
                 
Net (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
    ( 4,013 )     1,343  
                 
Net income attributable to the Company
    289,763       237,302  
                 
Preferred dividends, net
    ( 6,251 )     ( 6,354 )
                 
Net income available to the Company's common shareholders
  $ 283,512     $ 230,948  
                 
Per common share:
               
Net income available to the Company's common shareholders:
               
-Basic
  $ 0.46     $ 0.37  
-Diluted
  $ 0.46     $ 0.37  
                 
Weighted average shares:
               
-Basic
    616,489       614,767  
-Diluted
    619,628       616,758  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
4
 
 
 
KIMCO REALTY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
    Three Months Ended March 31,
 
    2023
    2022
 
Net income
  $ 293,776     $ 235,959  
Other comprehensive income:
               
Change in unrealized gains related to defined benefit plan
    -       -  
Other comprehensive income
    -       -  
                 
Comprehensive income
    293,776       235,959  
                 
Comprehensive (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
    ( 4,013 )     1,343  
                 
Comprehensive income attributable to the Company
  $ 289,763     $ 237,302  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
5
 
 
 
KIMCO REALTY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022
(unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
    Preferred Stock
    Common Stock
    Paid-in
    Retained Earnings/
(Cumulative
Distributions in Excess
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
    Total
Stockholders'
    Noncontrolling
    Total
 
    Issued
    Amount
    Issued
    Amount
    Capital
    of Net Income)
    Income
    Equity
    Interests
    Equity
 
                                                                                 
Balance at January 1, 2022
    20     $ 20       616,659     $ 6,167     $ 9,591,871     $ 299,115     $ 2,216     $ 9,899,389     $ 210,793     $ 10,110,182  
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       891       891  
Net income/(loss)
    -       -       -       -       -       237,302       -       237,302       ( 1,343 )     235,959  
Redeemable noncontrolling interests income
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       ( 333 )     ( 333 )
Dividends declared to preferred shares
    -       -       -       -       -       ( 6,354 )     -       ( 6,354 )     -       ( 6,354 )
Dividends declared to common shares
    -       -       -       -       -       ( 117,404 )     -       ( 117,404 )     -       ( 117,404 )
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       ( 4,340 )     ( 4,340 )
Issuance of common stock
    -       -       1,712       17       ( 17 )     -       -       -       -       -  
Surrender of restricted common stock
    -       -       ( 570 )     ( 6 )     ( 13,438 )     -       -       ( 13,444 )     -       ( 13,444 )
Exercise of common stock options
    -       -       128       1       2,567       -       -       2,568       -       2,568  
Amortization of equity awards
    -       -       -       -       7,437       -       -       7,437       -       7,437  
Redemption/conversion of noncontrolling interests
    -       -       73       1       1,535       -       -       1,536       ( 1,536 )     -  
Balance at March 31, 2022
    20     $ 20       618,002     $ 6,180     $ 9,589,955     $ 412,659     $ 2,216     $ 10,011,030     $ 204,132     $ 10,215,162  
                                                                                 
Balance at January 1, 2023
    19     $ 19       618,484     $ 6,185     $ 9,618,271     $ ( 119,548 )   $ 10,581     $ 9,515,508     $ 131,401     $ 9,646,909  
Net income
    -       -       -       -       -       289,763       -       289,763       4,013       293,776  
Redeemable noncontrolling interests income
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       ( 1,546 )     ( 1,546 )
Dividends declared to preferred shares
    -       -       -       -       -       ( 6,251 )     -       ( 6,251 )     -       ( 6,251 )
Dividends declared to common shares
    -       -       -       -       -       ( 142,574 )     -       ( 142,574 )     -       ( 142,574 )
Repurchase of preferred stock
    -       -       -       -       ( 320 )     -       -       ( 320 )     -       ( 320 )
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       ( 1,063 )     ( 1,063 )
Issuance of common stock
    -       -       1,988       20       ( 20 )     -       -       -       -       -  
Surrender of restricted common stock
    -       -       ( 753 )     ( 8 )     ( 16,089 )     -       -       ( 16,097 )     -       ( 16,097 )
Exercise of common stock options
    -       -       173       2       3,725       -       -       3,727       -       3,727  
Amortization of equity awards
    -       -       -       -       9,346       -       -       9,346       -       9,346  
Balance at March 31, 2023
    19     $ 19       619,892     $ 6,199     $ 9,614,913     $ 21,390     $ 10,581     $ 9,653,102     $ 132,805     $ 9,785,907  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
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KIMCO REALTY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
    Three Months Ended March 31,
 
    2023
    2022
 
                 
Cash flow from operating activities:
               
Net income
  $ 293,776     $ 235,959  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    126,301       130,294  
Impairment charges
    11,806       272  
Straight-line rental income adjustments, net
    ( 7,701 )     ( 7,935 )
Amortization of above-market and below-market leases, net
    ( 2,989 )     ( 4,297 )
Amortization of deferred financing costs and fair value debt adjustments, net
    ( 2,313 )     ( 7,021 )
Early extinguishment of debt charges
    -       7,173  
Equity award expense
    9,333       7,513  
Gain on sale of properties
    ( 39,206 )     ( 4,193 )
Loss/(gain) on marketable securities, net
    10,144       ( 121,764 )
Equity in income of joint ventures, net
    ( 24,204 )     ( 23,570 )
Equity in income of other investments, net
    ( 2,122 )     ( 5,373 )
Distributions from joint ventures and other investments
    13,428       25,925  
Change in accounts and notes receivable, net
    8,887       8,925  
Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses
    ( 30,597 )     ( 14,897 )
Change in other operating assets and liabilities, net
    ( 19,310 )     ( 32,460 )
Net cash flow provided by operating activities
    345,233       194,551  
                 
Cash flow from investing activities:
               
Acquisition of operating real estate and other related net assets
    ( 98,546 )     ( 18,671 )
Improvements to operating real estate
    ( 40,202 )     ( 29,435 )
Investment in marketable securities
    ( 2,202 )     ( 1,469 )
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities
    138,207       100  
Investment in cost method investment
    -       ( 3,000 )
Investments in and advances to real estate joint ventures
    ( 12,848 )     ( 13,116 )
Reimbursements of investments in and advances to real estate joint ventures
    5,446       8,569  
Investments in and advances to other investments
    ( 6,326 )     ( 8,445 )
Reimbursements of investments in and advances to other investments
    199       24,398  
Investment in mortgage and other financing receivables
    ( 11,211 )     ( 3,000 )
Collection of mortgage and other financing receivables
    59       43  
Proceeds from sale of properties
    70,983       8,410  
Net cash flow provided by/(used for) investing activities
    43,559       ( 35,616 )
                 
Cash flow from financing activities:
               
Principal payments on debt, excluding normal amortization of rental property debt
    ( 37,187 )     ( 85,683 )
Principal payments on rental property debt
    ( 2,794 )     ( 2,600 )
Proceeds from mortgage loan financings
    -       19,000  
Proceeds from issuance of unsecured notes
    -       600,000  
Repayments of unsecured notes
    -       ( 500,000 )
Financing origination costs
    ( 6,026 )     ( 10,165 )
Payment of early extinguishment of debt charges
    -       ( 6,470 )
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
    -       891  
Redemption/distribution of noncontrolling interests
    ( 2,609 )     ( 4,673 )
Dividends paid
    ( 148,882 )     ( 123,758 )
Proceeds from issuance of stock, net
    3,727       2,568  
Repurchase of preferred stock
    ( 268 )     -  
Shares repurchased for employee tax withholding on equity awards
    ( 16,085 )     ( 13,428 )
Change in tenants' security deposits
    680       1,038  
Net cash flow used for financing activities
    ( 209,444 )     ( 123,280 )
                 
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
    179,348       35,655  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of the period
    149,829       334,663  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of the period
  $ 329,177     $ 370,318  
                 
Interest paid during the period, including payment of early extinguishment of debt charges of $ 0 and $ 6,470 , respectively (net of capitalized interest of $ 198 and $ 102 , respectively)
  $ 54,847     $ 60,213  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements. 
 
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KIMCO REALTY OP, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except unit information)
 
    March 31, 2023
    December 31, 2022
 
Assets:
               
Real estate, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $ 3,523,503 and $ 3,417,414 , respectively
  $ 15,108,018     $ 15,039,828  
Investments in and advances to real estate joint ventures
    1,092,477       1,091,551  
Other investments
    132,935       107,581  
Cash and cash equivalents
    329,177       149,829  
Marketable securities
    451,583       597,732  
Accounts and notes receivable, net
    303,063       304,226  
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
    132,020       133,733  
Other assets
    411,956       401,642  
Total assets (1)
  $ 17,961,229     $ 17,826,122  
                 
Liabilities:
               
Notes payable, net
  $ 6,778,050     $ 6,780,969  
Mortgages payable, net
    374,285       376,917  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    203,053       207,815  
Dividends payable
    5,322       5,326  
Operating lease liabilities
    112,413       113,679  
Other liabilities
    609,266       601,574  
Total liabilities (1)
    8,082,389       8,086,280  
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
    92,933       92,933  
                 
Commitments and Contingencies (Footnote 17)
                   
                 
Members' capital:
               
Preferred units; Issued and outstanding 19,421 and 19,435 units, respectively
    468,707       469,027  
Common units; Issued and outstanding 619,891,809 and 618,483,565 units, respectively
    9,173,814       9,035,900  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    10,581       10,581  
Total members' capital
    9,653,102       9,515,508  
Noncontrolling interests
    132,805       131,401  
Total equity
    9,785,907       9,646,909  
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 17,961,229     $ 17,826,122  
 
(1)    Total assets include restricted assets of consolidated variable interest entities (“VIEs”) at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 of $435,118 and $436,605, respectively. Total liabilities include non-recourse liabilities of consolidated VIEs at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 of $198,959 and $199,132, respectively. See Footnote 12 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
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KIMCO REALTY OP, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except per unit data)
 
    Three Months Ended March 31,
 
    2023
    2022
 
Revenues
               
Revenues from rental properties, net
  $ 438,338     $ 422,654  
Management and other fee income
    4,554       4,595  
Total revenues
    442,892       427,249  
                 
Operating expenses
               
Rent
    ( 4,013 )     ( 4,081 )
Real estate taxes
    ( 57,506 )     ( 54,314 )
Operating and maintenance
    ( 75,242 )     ( 69,225 )
General and administrative
    ( 34,749 )     ( 29,948 )
Impairment charges
    ( 11,806 )     ( 272 )
Depreciation and amortization
    ( 126,301 )     ( 130,294 )
Total operating expenses
    ( 309,617 )     ( 288,134 )
                 
Gain on sale of properties
    39,206       4,193  
                 
Operating income
    174,481       143,308  
                 
Other income/(expense)
               
Special dividend income
    194,116       -  
Other income, net
    3,132       5,983  
(Loss)/gain on marketable securities, net
    ( 10,144 )     121,764  
Interest expense
    ( 61,306 )     ( 57,019 )
Early extinguishment of debt charges
    -       ( 7,173 )
                 
Income before income taxes, net, equity in income of joint ventures, net, and equity in income from other investments, net
    298,279       206,863  
                 
(Provision)/benefit for income taxes, net
    ( 30,829 )     153  
Equity in income of joint ventures, net
    24,204       23,570  
Equity in income of other investments, net
    2,122       5,373  
                 
Net income
    293,776       235,959  
                 
Net (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
    ( 4,013 )     1,343  
                 
Net income attributable to the Company
    289,763       237,302  
                 
Preferred distributions, net
    ( 6,251 )     ( 6,354 )
                 
Net income available to the Company's common unitholders
  $ 283,512     $ 230,948  
                 
Per common unit:
               
Net income available to the Company's common unitholders:
               
-Basic
  $ 0.46     $ 0.37  
-Diluted
  $ 0.46     $ 0.37  
                 
Weighted average units:
               
-Basic
    616,489       614,767  
-Diluted
    619,628       616,758  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
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KIMCO REALTY OP, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
    Three Months Ended March 31,
 
    2023
    2022
 
Net income
  $ 293,776     $ 235,959  
Other comprehensive income:
               
Change in unrealized gains related to defined benefit plan
    -       -  
Other comprehensive income
    -       -  
                 
Comprehensive income
    293,776       235,959  
                 
Comprehensive (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
    ( 4,013 )     1,343  
                 
Comprehensive income attributable to the Company
  $ 289,763     $ 237,302  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
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KIMCO REALTY OP, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN CAPITAL
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022
(unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
                                Accumulated
                         
                                Other
    Total
                 
        Preferred Units        Common Units     Comprehensive
    Members'
    Noncontrolling
    Total
 
    Issued       Amount     Issued      
Amount     Income
    Capital
    Interests
    Capital
 
                                                             
Balance at January 1, 2022
  20     $ 472,533     616,659     $ 9,424,640     $ 2,216     $ 9,899,389     $ 210,793     $ 10,110,182  
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
  -       -     -       -       -       -       891       891  
Net income/(loss)
  -       6,354     -       230,948       -       237,302       ( 1,343 )     235,959  
Redeemable noncontrolling interests income
  -       -     -       -       -       -       ( 333 )     ( 333 )
Distributions declared to preferred unitholders
  -       ( 6,354 )   -       -       -       ( 6,354 )     -       ( 6,354 )
Distributions declared to common unitholders
  -       -     -       ( 117,404 )     -       ( 117,404 )     -       ( 117,404 )
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
  -       -     -       -       -       -       ( 4,340 )     ( 4,340 )
Issuance of common units
  -       -     1,712       -       -       -       -       -  
Surrender of restricted common units
  -       -     (570)       ( 13,444 )     -       ( 13,444 )     -       ( 13,444 )
Exercise of common stock options
  -       -     128       2,568       -       2,568       -       2,568  
Amortization of equity awards
  -       -     -       7,437       -       7,437       -       7,437  
Redemption/conversion of noncontrolling interests
  -       -     73       1,536       -       1,536       ( 1,536 )     -  
Balance at March 31, 2022
  20     $ 472,533     618,002     $ 9,536,281     $ 2,216     $ 10,011,030     $ 204,132     $ 10,215,162  
                                                             
Balance at January 1, 2023
  19     $ 469,027     618,484     $ 9,035,900     $ 10,581     $ 9,515,508     $ 131,401     $ 9,646,909  
Net income
  -       6,251     -       283,512       -       289,763       4,013       293,776  
Redeemable noncontrolling interests income
  -       -     -       -       -       -       ( 1,546 )     ( 1,546 )
Distributions declared to preferred unitholders
  -       ( 6,251 )   -       -       -       ( 6,251 )     -       ( 6,251 )
Distributions declared to common unitholders
  -       -     -       ( 142,574 )     -       ( 142,574 )     -       ( 142,574 )
Repurchase of preferred units
  -       ( 320 )   -       -       -       ( 320 )     -       ( 320 )
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
  -       -     -       -       -       -       ( 1,063 )     ( 1,063 )
Issuance of common units
  -       -     1,988       -       -       -       -       -  
Surrender of restricted common units
  -       -     (753)       ( 16,097 )     -       ( 16,097 )     -       ( 16,097 )
Exercise of common stock options
  -       -     173       3,727       -       3,727       -       3,727  
Amortization of equity awards
  -       -     -       9,346       -       9,346       -       9,346  
Balance at March 31, 2023
  19     $ 468,707     619,892     $ 9,173,814     $ 10,581     $ 9,653,102     $ 132,805     $ 9,785,907  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
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KIMCO REALTY OP, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
    Three Months Ended March 31,
 
    2023
    2022
 
                 
Cash flow from operating activities:
               
Net income
  $ 293,776     $ 235,959  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    126,301       130,294  
Impairment charges
    11,806       272  
Straight-line rental income adjustments, net
    ( 7,701 )     ( 7,935 )
Amortization of above-market and below-market leases, net
    ( 2,989 )     ( 4,297 )
Amortization of deferred financing costs and fair value debt adjustments, net
    ( 2,313 )     ( 7,021 )
Early extinguishment of debt charges
    -       7,173  
Equity award expense
    9,333       7,513  
Gain on sale of properties
    ( 39,206 )     ( 4,193 )
Loss/(gain) on marketable securities, net
    10,144       ( 121,764 )
Equity in income of joint ventures, net
    ( 24,204 )     ( 23,570 )
Equity in income of other investments, net
    ( 2,122 )     ( 5,373 )
Distributions from joint ventures and other investments
    13,428       25,925  
Change in accounts and notes receivable, net
    8,887       8,925  
Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses
    ( 30,597 )     ( 14,897 )
Change in other operating assets and liabilities, net
    ( 19,310 )     ( 32,460 )
Net cash flow provided by operating activities
    345,233       194,551  
                 
Cash flow from investing activities:
               
Acquisition of operating real estate and other related assets
    ( 98,546 )     ( 18,671 )
Improvements to operating real estate
    ( 40,202 )     ( 29,435 )
Investment in marketable securities
    ( 2,202 )     ( 1,469 )
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities
    138,207       100  
Investment in cost method investment
    -       ( 3,000 )
Investments in and advances to real estate joint ventures
    ( 12,848 )     ( 13,116 )
Reimbursements of investments in and advances to real estate joint ventures
    5,446       8,569  
Investments in and advances to other investments
    ( 6,326 )     ( 8,445 )
Reimbursements of investments in and advances to other investments
    199       24,398  
Investment in mortgage and other financing receivables
    ( 11,211 )     ( 3,000 )
Collection of mortgage and other financing receivables
    59       43  
Proceeds from sale of properties
    70,983       8,410  
Net cash flow provided by/(used for) investing activities
    43,559       ( 35,616 )
                 
Cash flow from financing activities:
               
Principal payments on debt, excluding normal amortization of rental property debt
    ( 37,187 )     ( 85,683 )
Principal payments on rental property debt
    ( 2,794 )     ( 2,600 )
Proceeds from mortgage loan financings
    -       19,000  
Proceeds from issuance of unsecured notes
    -       600,000  
Repayments of unsecured notes
    -       ( 500,000 )
Financing origination costs
    ( 6,026 )     ( 10,165 )
Payment of early extinguishment of debt charges
    -       ( 6,470 )
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
    -       891  
Redemption/distribution of noncontrolling interests
    ( 2,609 )     ( 4,673 )
Distributions to common and preferred unitholders
    ( 148,882 )     ( 123,758 )
Proceeds from issuance of stock, net
    3,727       2,568  
Repurchase of preferred units
    ( 268 )     -  
Shares repurchased for employee tax withholding on equity awards
    ( 16,085 )     ( 13,428 )
Change in tenants' security deposits
    680       1,038  
Net cash flow used for financing activities
    ( 209,444 )     ( 123,280 )
                 
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
    179,348       35,655  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of the period
    149,829       334,663  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of the period
  $ 329,177     $ 370,318  
                 
Interest paid during the period, including payment of early extinguishment of debt charges of $ 0 and $ 6,470 , respectively (net of capitalized interest of $ 198 and $ 102 , respectively)
  $ 54,847     $ 60,213  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements. 
 
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KIMCO REALTY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES AND KIMCO REALTY OP, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Business and Organization
 
Kimco Realty Corporation (the “Parent Company”) is a real estate investment trust ("REIT"), of which substantially all of the Parent Company’s assets are held by, and substantially all of the  Parent Company’s operations are conducted through, Kimco Realty OP, LLC (“Kimco OP”), either directly or through its subsidiaries, as the Parent Company’s operating company. The Parent Company is the sole managing member and exercises exclusive control over Kimco OP. As of March 31, 2023, the Parent Company owned 100 % of the outstanding limited liability company interests (the "OP Units") in Kimco OP. The term "the Company", means the Parent Company and Kimco OP, collectively.
 
The Company, a Maryland corporation, is North America’s largest publicly traded owner and operator of open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and a growing portfolio of mixed-use assets. The Company, its affiliates and related real estate joint ventures are engaged principally in the ownership, management, development and operation of open-air shopping centers, including mixed-use assets which, are anchored primarily by grocery stores, off-price retailers, discounters or service-oriented tenants. Additionally, the Company provides complementary services that capitalize on the Company’s established retail real estate expertise. The Company’s mission is to create destinations for everyday living that inspire a sense of community and deliver value to our many stakeholders.
 
The Company elected status as a REIT for federal income tax purposes beginning in its taxable year ended December 31, 1991 and operates in a manner that enables the Company to maintain its status as a REIT.  To qualify as a REIT, the Company must meet several organizational and operational requirements, and is required to annually distribute at least 90% of its net taxable income, determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and excluding any net capital gain. In addition, the Company will be subject to federal income tax at regular corporate rates to the extent that it distributes less than 100% of its net taxable income, including any net capital gains.  In January 2023, the Company consummated the Reorganization into an UPREIT structure as described in the Explanatory Note at the beginning of this Quarterly Report on Form 10 -Q.  If, as the Company believes, it is organized and operates in such a manner so as to qualify and remain qualified as a REIT under the Code, the Company, generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax, provided that distributions to its stockholders equal at least the amount of its REIT taxable income, as defined in the Code. The Company maintains certain subsidiaries that have made joint elections with the Company to be treated as taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRSs”), that permit the Company to engage through such TRSs in certain business activities that the REIT may not conduct directly. A TRS is subject to federal and state income taxes on its income, and the Company includes, when applicable, a provision for taxes in its condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
Economic Conditions
 
The economy continues to face several issues including inflation risk, bank failures and liquidity constraints, lack of qualified employees, tenant bankruptcies and supply chain issues, which could impact the Company and its tenants. In response to the rising rate of inflation the Federal Reserve has steadily increased interest rates, and may continue to increase interest rates, until the rate of inflation begins to decrease. These increases in interest rates could adversely impact the business and financial results of the Company and its tenants. In addition, slower economic growth and the potential for a recession could have an adverse effect on the Company and its tenants. This could negatively affect the overall demand for retail space, including the demand for leasable space in the Company’s properties. As a result, the Company could feel pricing pressure on rents that it is able to charge to new or renewing tenants, such that future rents and rent spreads could be negatively impacted. Any of these events could materially adversely impact the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations or stock price. The Company continues to monitor economic, financial, and social conditions and will assess its asset portfolio for any impairment indicators. If the Company determines that any of its assets are impaired, the Company would be required to take impairment charges, and such amounts could be material.
 
 
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 
Basis of Presentation
 
This report combines the quarterly reports on Form 10 -Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023, of the Parent Company and Kimco OP into this single report. The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Parent Company and Kimco OP and their consolidated subsidiaries. The Reorganization resulted in a merger of entities under common control in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). Accordingly, the accompanying consolidated financial statements including the notes thereto, are presented as if the Reorganization had occurred at the earliest period presented. The Company’s subsidiaries include subsidiaries which are wholly owned or which the Company has a controlling interest, including where the Company has been determined to be a primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity (“VIE”) in accordance with the consolidation guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”). All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The information presented in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements is unaudited and reflects all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to reflect a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented, and all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.
 
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KIMCO REALTY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES AND KIMCO REALTY OP, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
 
These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual Report on Form 10 -K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as certain disclosures in this Quarterly Report that would duplicate those included in such Annual Report on Form 10 -K are not included in these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
Subsequent Events
 
The Company has evaluated subsequent events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure in its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (see Footnote 6 of the Notes to the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).
 
Reclassifications
 
Certain amounts in the prior period have been reclassified in order to conform to the current period’s presentation. For comparative purposes, for the three months ended  March 31, 2022, the Company reclassified certain cash flows (used for)/provided by operating activities on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as follows (in millions):
 
    Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
 
Operating activities:
       
Straight-line rental income adjustments, net
  $ ( 7.9 )
Amortization of above-market and below-market leases, net
  $ ( 4.3 )
Amortization of deferred financing costs and fair value debt adjustments, net
  $ ( 7.0 )
Change in accounts and notes receivable, net
  $ 7.9  
Change in other operating assets and liabilities, net
  $ 11.3  
 
New Accounting Pronouncements
 
The following table represents an Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) to the FASB’s ASCs that, as of  March 31, 2023, is  not  yet effective for the Company and for which the Company has  not  elected early adoption, where permitted:
 
ASU
Description
Effective
Date
Effect on the financial
statements or other
significant matters
ASU 2022 - 03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820 ): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions
This ASU clarifies the guidance in Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, when measuring the fair value of an equity security subject to contractual restrictions that prohibit the sale of an equity security and provides new disclosure requirements for equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions that are measured at fair value in accordance with Topic 820.
January 1, 2024; Early adoption permitted
The Company is assessing the impact this ASU will have on the Company’s financial position and/or results of operations.
 
The following ASUs to the FASB’s ASCs have been adopted by the Company as of the date listed:
 
ASU
Description
Adoption
Date
Effect on the financial
statements or other
significant matters
ASU 2021 - 08, Business Combinations (Topic 805 ): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers
The amendments in this update require acquiring entities to apply Topic 606 to recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities in a business combination rather than at fair value on the acquisition date required by Topic 805.
January 1, 2023
 
The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position and/or results of operations.
 
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KIMCO REALTY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES AND KIMCO REALTY OP, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
  
 
3. Real Estate
 
Acquisitions
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company acquired the following operating properties, through direct asset purchases or consolidation due to change in control resulting from the purchase of additional interests in certain operating properties held in an unconsolidated joint venture (in thousands):
 
        Purchase Price
         
Property Name
Location
Month Acquired
  Cash
    Debt
    Other
    Total
    GLA*
 
Portfolio (2 properties) (1)
Various
Jan-23
  $ 69,130     $ 19,637     $ 13,019     $ 101,786       342  
Crossroads Plaza Parcel
Cary, NC
Jan-23
    2,173       -       -       2,173       5  
Northridge Shopping Center Parcel
Arvada, CO
Jan-23
    728       -       -       728       57  
Stafford Marketplace Parcel (2)
Stafford, VA
Feb-23
    -       -       12,527       12,527       87  
Tustin Heights (1)
Tustin, CA
Mar-23
    26,501       17,550       4,910       48,961       137  
        $ 98,532     $ 37,187     $ 30,456     $ 166,175       628  
 
* Gross leasable area ("GLA")
 
( 1 )
Other includes the Company’s previously held equity investments in the Prudential Investment Program and net gains on change in control. The Company evaluated these transactions pursuant to the FASB’s Consolidation guidance and as a result, recognized gains on change in control of interest of $ 7.7 million, in aggregate, resulting from the fair value adjustments associated with the Company’s previously held equity interests, which are included in Equity in income of joint ventures, net on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company previously held an ownership interest of 15.0 % in these property interests. See Footnote 4 of the Notes to the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
( 2 )
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company received a land parcel as consideration resulting from the exercise of a termination option of an operating lease.
 
Included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income is $2.9 million in total revenues from the date of acquisition through March 31, 2023, for operating properties acquired/consolidated during the three months ended March 31, 2023.
 
The purchase price for these acquisitions was allocated to real estate and related intangible assets and liabilities acquired, as applicable, in accordance with our accounting policies for asset acquisitions. The purchase price allocation for properties acquired/consolidated during the three months ended March 31, 2023, is as follows (in thousands): 
 
    Allocation as of
March 31, 2023
    Weighted Average
Amortization Period (in Years)
 
Land
  $ 51,116       n/a  
Building
    99,947       50.0  
Building improvements
    10,125       45.0  
Tenant improvements
    8,320       4.1  
In-place leases
    11,080       4.1  
Above-market leases
    1,329       5.7  
Below-market leases
    ( 16,551 )     23.6  
Other assets
    1,777       n/a  
Other liabilities
    ( 968 )     n/a  
Net assets acquired
  $ 166,175          
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company acquired the following operating properties, through direct asset purchases (in thousands):
 
Property Name
Location
Month Acquired
  Purchase Price
    GLA
 
Rancho San Marcos Parcel
San Marcos, CA
Jan-22
  $ 2,407       6  
Columbia Crossing Parcel
Columbia, MD
Feb-22
    16,239       60  
        $ 18,646       66  
 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
 
Dispositions
 
The table below summarizes the Company’s disposition activity relating to consolidated operating properties and parcels for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 (dollars in millions):
 
    Three Months Ended March 31,
 
    2023
    2022
 
Aggregate sales price/gross fair value (1) (2)
  $ 117.6     $ 8.7  
Gain on sale of properties (3)
  $ 39.2     $ 4.2  
Number of properties sold
    3       -  
Number of parcels sold/(deconsolidated) (1)
    3       4  
 
  ( 1 )
During 2023, the Company contributed a land parcel and related entitlements, located in Admore, PA, into a preferred equity investment with a gross value of $ 19.6 million. As a result, the Company no longer consolidates this land parcel and has a non-controlling interest in this investment. See Footnote 5 of the Notes to the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for preferred equity investment disclosure.
  ( 2 )
During 2023, the Company provided as a lender seller financing of $ 25.0 million related to the sale of an operating property located in Gresham, OR. See Footnote 9 of the Notes to the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for mortgage receivable loan disclosure.
  ( 3 )
Before noncontrolling interests of $ 1.5 million and taxes of $ 1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
 
Impairments
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recognized aggregate impairment charges of $ 11.8 million related to adjustments to property carrying values for properties which the Company is marketing for sale as part of its select capital recycling program and as such, has adjusted the anticipated hold period for such properties. The Company’s estimated fair values of these properties were primarily based upon estimated sales prices from signed contracts or letters of intent from third party offers. See Footnote 13 to the Notes to the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for fair value disclosure.
  
 
4. Investments in and Advances to Real Estate Joint Ventures
 
The Company has investments in and advances to various real estate joint ventures. These joint ventures are engaged primarily in the operation of shopping centers which are either owned or held under long-term operating leases. The Company and the joint venture partners have joint approval rights for major decisions, including those regarding property operations. As such, the Company holds noncontrolling interests in these joint ventures and accounts for them under the equity method of accounting. The Company manages certain of these joint venture investments and, where applicable, earns acquisition fees, leasing commissions, property management fees, asset management fees and construction management fees. The table below presents unconsolidated joint venture investments for which the Company held an ownership interest at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 ( dollars in millions):
 
    Noncontrolling Ownership
Interest
    The Company ’ s Investment
 
Joint Venture
  As of March 31, 2023
    March 31, 2023
    December 31, 2022
 
Prudential Investment Program
    15.0 %     $ 144.4     $ 153.6  
Kimco Income Opportunity Portfolio (“KIR”)
    52.1 %       283.3       281.5  
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (“CPP”)
    55.0 %       196.7       190.8  
Other Institutional Joint Ventures
  Various
      253.5       256.8  
Other Joint Venture Programs
  Various
      214.6       208.9  
Total*
          $ 1,092.5     $ 1,091.6  
 
  *
Representing 108 property interests and 21.9 million square feet of GLA, as of March 31, 2023, and 111 property interests and 22.4 million square feet of GLA, as of December 31, 2022.
 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
 
The table below presents the Company’s share of net income for the above investments, which is included in Equity in income of joint ventures, net on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 (in millions):
 
    Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Joint Venture
  2023
    2022
 
Prudential Investment Program
  $ 9.8     $ 2.4  
KIR
    9.3       13.4  
CPP
    2.7       3.1  
Other Institutional Joint Ventures
    0.7       1.5  
Other Joint Venture Programs
    1.7       3.2  
Total
  $ 24.2     $ 23.6  
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company acquired the remaining 85% interest in three  operating properties from KimPru Portfolio, in separate transactions, with an aggregate gross fair value of $ 150.7 million. The Company evaluated these transactions pursuant to the FASB’s Consolidation guidance and as a result, recognized net gains on change in control of interests of $ 7.7 million, in aggregate, resulting from the fair value adjustments associated with the Company’s previously held equity interests. See Footnote 3 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the operating properties acquired by the Company.
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, certain of the Company’s real estate joint ventures disposed of three properties, in separate transactions, for an aggregate sales price of $ 81.5 million. These transactions resulted in an aggregate net gain to the Company of $ 2.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
 
The table below presents debt balances within the Company’s unconsolidated joint venture investments for which the Company held noncontrolling ownership interests at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 ( dollars in millions):
 
    As of March 31, 2023
    As of December 31, 2022
 
Joint Venture
  Mortgages and
Notes Payable, Net
    Weighted
Average
Interest Rate
    Weighted
Average
Remaining
Term (months)*
    Mortgages and
Notes Payable ,
Net
    Weighted
Average
Interest Rate
    Weighted
Average
Remaining
Term (months)*
 
Prudential Investment Program
  $ 342.3       5.61 %     30.6     $ 380.1       5.20 %     33.1  
KIR
    273.0       5.82 %     48.2       297.9       5.46 %     47.2  
CPP
    82.8       5.70 %     40.1       83.1       6.14 %     43.0  
Other Institutional Joint Ventures
    233.6       5.76 %     44.7       233.5       4.30 %     47.7  
Other Joint Venture Programs
    376.7       4.34 %     68.0       388.8       4.10 %     71.8  
Total
  $ 1,308.4                     $ 1,383.4                  
 
* Includes extension options
  
 
5. Other Investments
 
The Company has provided capital to owners and developers of real estate properties and loans through its Preferred Equity program. The Company’s maximum exposure to losses associated with its preferred equity investments is primarily limited to its net investment. As of March 31, 2023, the Company’s net investment under the Preferred Equity program was $ 94.1 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized income of $ 2.4 million and $ 5.9 million from its preferred equity investments, respectively. These amounts are included in Equity in income of other investments, net on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
 
During 2023, the Company contributed a land parcel and related entitlements, located in Admore, PA, into a preferred equity investment with a gross value of $ 19.6 million. As a result, the Company no longer consolidates this land parcel and has a non-controlling interest in this investment. As of March 31, 2023, the Company’s investment was $ 24.3  million.
 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
  
 
6. Marketable Securities
 
The amortized cost and unrealized gains, net of marketable securities as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows (in thousands):
 
    As of March 31, 2023
    As of December 31, 2022
 
Marketable securities:
               
Amortized cost
  $ 70,290     $ 87,411  
Unrealized gains, net
    381,293       510,321  
Total fair value
  $ 451,583     $ 597,732  
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized net unrealized losses on marketable securities of $ 10.1 million and net unrealized gains on marketable securities of $ 121.8 million, respectively. These net unrealized gains and losses are included in (Loss)/gain on marketable securities, net on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company received $ 194.1 million representing its share of the ACI special dividend payment and recognized this as Special dividend income on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. As a result, the Company anticipates it may need to make a special dividend payment to maintain its compliance with REIT distribution requirements. The payment of this special dividend may be in the form of cash, common stock or some combination thereof. The Company’s determination regarding any such special dividend and the form thereof will be announced during the year ended December 31, 2023.
Also during the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company sold 7.1 million shares of Albertsons Companies Inc. (“ACI”) held by the Company, generating net proceeds of $ 137.4 million. For tax purposes, the Company recognized a long-term capital gain of $ 115.4 million.  The Company anticipates retaining the proceeds from this stock sale for general corporate purposes and will pay federal and state taxes of $ 30.0 million on the taxable gain. As of March 31, 2023, the Company held 21.2 million shares of ACI, which had a value of $ 440.8 million.
In April 2023, the Company sold an additional 7.0 million shares of ACI held by the Company, generating net proceeds of $ 144.9 million. For tax purposes, the Company will recognize a long-term capital gain of $ 125.9 million during the three months ended June 30, 2023.  The Company anticipates retaining the proceeds from this stock sale for general corporate purposes and will pay estimated corporate taxes of $ 32.7 million on the taxable gain.
 
 
7. Accounts and Notes Receivable
 
The components of accounts and notes receivable, net of potentially uncollectible amounts as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are as follows (in thousands):
 
    As of March 31, 2023
    As of December 31, 2022
 
Billed tenant receivables
  $ 39,736     $ 33,801  
Unbilled common area maintenance, insurance and tax reimbursements
    40,862       56,001  
Deferred rent receivables
    1,401       1,905  
Defined benefit plan receivable
    14,553       14,421  
Other receivables
    9,066       8,361  
Straight-line rent receivables
    197,445       189,737  
Total accounts and notes receivable, net
  $ 303,063     $ 304,226  
  
 
8. Leases
 
Lessor Leases
 
The Company’s primary source of revenues is derived from lease agreements, which includes rental income and expense reimbursement. The Company’s lease income is comprised of minimum base rent, expense reimbursements, percentage rent, lease termination fee income, ancillary income, amortization of above-market and below-market rent adjustments and straight-line rent adjustments.
 
The disaggregation of the Company’s lease income, which is included in Revenues from rental properties, net on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, as either fixed or variable lease income based on the criteria specified in ASC 842, for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, is as follows (in thousands):
 
    Three Months Ended March 31,
 
    2023
    2022
 
Lease income:
               
Fixed lease income (1)
  $ 348,338     $ 331,998  
Variable lease income (2)
    90,071       83,447  
Above-market and below-market leases amortization, net
    2,989       4,297  
Adjustments for potentially uncollectible revenues and disputed amounts (3)
    ( 3,060 )     2,912  
Total lease income
  $ 438,338     $ 422,654  
 
  ( 1 )
Includes minimum base rents, expense reimbursements, ancillary income and straight-line rent adjustments.
  ( 2 )
Includes minimum base rents, expense reimbursements, percentage rent, lease termination fee income and ancillary income.
  ( 3 )
The amounts represent adjustments associated with potentially uncollectible revenues and disputed amounts.
 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
 
Lessee Leases
 
The Company currently leases real estate space under non-cancelable operating lease agreements for ground leases and administrative office leases. The Company’s operating leases have remaining lease terms ranging from less than one to 62.8 years, some of which include options to extend the terms for up to an additional 75 years.
 
The weighted-average remaining non-cancelable lease term and weighted-average discount rates for the Company’s operating and finance leases as of March 31, 2023 were as follows:
 
    Operating Leases
    Finance Leases
 
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)
    24.6       0.8  
Weighted-average discount rate
    6.62 %     4.44 %
 
The components of the Company’s lease expense, which are included in interest expense, rent expense and general and administrative expense on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, were as follows (in thousands):
 
    Three Months Ended March 31,
 
    2023
    2022
 
Lease cost:
               
Finance lease cost
  $ 319     $ 327  
Operating lease cost
    3,701       2,983  
Variable lease cost
    561       1,407  
Total lease cost
  $ 4,581     $ 4,717  
  
 
9. Other Assets
 
Assets Held-For-Sale
 
At March 31, 2023, the Company had a land parcel classified as held-for-sale at a net carrying amount of $ 4.0 million.
 
Mortgages and Other Financing Receivables
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company provided as a lender the following mortgage loans and other financing receivables (dollars in millions):
 
Date Issued
  Face Amount
    Interest Rate
  Maturity Date
Feb-23
  $ 11.2       14.00 % Dec-24
Mar-23
  $ 25.0       8.00 % Apr-24
 
 
10. Notes and Mortgages Payable
 
Notes Payable
 
In February 2023, the Company obtained a new $ 2.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with a group of banks, which replaced the Company’s existing $ 2.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility which was scheduled to mature in March 2024. The Credit Facility is scheduled to expire in March 2027 with two additional six -month options to extend the maturity date, at the Company’s discretion, to March 2028. The Credit Facility is guaranteed by the Parent Company. The Credit Facility could be increased to $ 2.75 billion through an accordion feature. The Credit Facility is a green credit facility tied to sustainability metric targets, as described in the agreement. The Credit Facility accrues interest at a rate of Adjusted Term SOFR, as defined in the terms of the Credit Facility, plus 77.5 basis points and fluctuates in accordance with the Company’s credit ratings. The interest rate can be further adjusted upward or downward by four basis points (as of March 31, 2023, a two -basis point reduction was achieved) based on the sustainability metric targets, as defined in the agreement ( 5.66 % as of March 31, 2023). Pursuant to the terms of the Credit Facility, the Company continues to be subject to the same covenants under the Company's prior unsecured revolving credit facility. For a full description of the Credit Facility’s covenants refer to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of February 23, 2023, filed as Exhibit 10.20 in our Annual Report on Form 10 -K for the year ended December 31, 2022. As of March 31, 2023, the Credit Facility had no outstanding balance, no appropriations for letters of credit and the Company was in compliance with its covenants.
 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
 
Mortgages Payable
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company assumed $ 37.2 million of individual non-recourse mortgage debt through the acquisition of two operating properties, which it subsequently repaid in March 2023.
  
 
11. Noncontrolling Interests
 
Noncontrolling interests represent the portion of equity that the Company does not own in those entities it consolidates as a result of having a controlling interest or having determined that the Company was the primary beneficiary of a VIE in accordance with the provisions of the FASB’s Consolidation guidance. The Company accounts and reports for noncontrolling interests in accordance with the Consolidation guidance and the Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity guidance issued by the FASB. The Company identifies its noncontrolling interests separately within the equity section on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The amounts of consolidated net income attributable to the Company and to the noncontrolling interests are presented separately on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
 
Included within noncontrolling interests are units that were determined to be contingently redeemable that are classified as Redeemable noncontrolling interests and presented in the mezzanine section between Total liabilities and Stockholders’ equity on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
 
The following table presents the change in the redemption value of the Redeemable noncontrolling interests for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands): 
 
    Three Months Ended March 31,
 
    2023
    2022
 
Balance at January 1,
  $ 92,933     $ 13,480  
Net income
    1,546       333  
Distributions
    ( 1,546 )     ( 333 )
Balance at March 31,
  $ 92,933     $ 13,480  
  
 
12. Variable Interest Entities 
 
Consolidated Operating Properties
 
Included within the Company’s operating properties at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 are 32 consolidated entities, that are VIEs for which the Company is the primary beneficiary. These entities have been established to own and operate real estate property. The Company’s involvement with these entities is through its majority ownership and management of the properties. The entities were deemed VIEs primarily because the unrelated investors do not have substantive kick-out rights to remove the general or managing partner by a vote of a simple majority or less, and they do not have substantive participating rights. The Company determined that it was the primary beneficiary of these VIEs as a result of its controlling financial interest. At March 31, 2023, total assets of these VIEs were $ 1.8 billion and total liabilities were $ 199.0 million. At December 31, 2022, total assets of these VIEs were $ 1.8 billion and total liabilities were $ 199.1 million.
 
The majority of the operations of these VIEs are funded with cash flows generated from the properties. The Company has not provided financial support to any of these VIEs that it was not previously contractually required to provide, which consists primarily of funding any capital expenditures, including tenant improvements, which are deemed necessary to continue to operate the entity and any operating cash shortfalls that the entity may experience.
 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
 
All liabilities of these consolidated VIEs are non-recourse to the Company (“VIE Liabilities”). The assets of the unencumbered VIEs are not restricted for use to settle only the obligations of these VIEs. The remaining VIE assets are encumbered by third -party non-recourse mortgage debt. The assets associated with these encumbered VIEs (“Restricted Assets”) are collateral under the respective mortgages and are therefore restricted and can only be used to settle the corresponding liabilities of the VIE. The table below summarizes the consolidated VIEs and the classification of the Restricted Assets and VIE Liabilities on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows (dollars in millions):
 
    As of March 31, 2023
    As of December 31, 2022
 
Number of unencumbered VIEs
    29       29  
Number of encumbered VIEs
    3       3  
Total number of consolidated VIEs
    32       32  
                 
Restricted Assets:
               
Real estate, net
  $ 421.2     $ 425.5  
Cash and cash equivalents
    8.7       7.9  
Accounts and notes receivable, net
    2.9       1.7  
Other assets
    2.3       1.5  
Total Restricted Assets
  $ 435.1     $ 436.6  
                 
VIE Liabilities:
               
Mortgages payable, net
  $ 109.7     $ 109.7  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    11.4       10.9  
Operating lease liabilities
    5.2       5.2  
Other liabilities
    72.7       73.3  
Total VIE Liabilities
  $ 199.0     $ 199.1  
 
Unconsolidated Redevelopment Investment
 
Included in the Company’s preferred equity investments at March 31, 2023, is an unconsolidated development project which is a VIE for which the Company is not the primary beneficiary. This preferred equity investment was primarily established to develop real estate property for long-term investment and was deemed a VIE primarily based on the fact that the equity investment at risk was not sufficient to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional financial support.  The initial equity contributed to this entity was not sufficient to fully finance the real estate construction as development costs are funded by the partners over the construction period.  The Company determined that it was not the primary beneficiary of this VIE based on the fact that the Company has shared control of this entity along with the entity’s partners and therefore does not have a controlling financial interest.
 
As of March 31, 2023, the Company’s investment in this VIE was $ 24.3 million, which is included in Other investments on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss as a result of its involvement with this VIE is estimated to be $ 34.3 million, which is the capital commitment obligation.  The Company has not provided financial support to this VIE that it was not previously contractually required to provide.  All future costs of development will be funded with capital contributions from the Company and the outside partner in accordance with their respective ownership percentages and construction loan financing.
  
 
13. Fair Value Measurements
 
All financial instruments of the Company are reflected in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at amounts which, in management’s estimation, based upon an interpretation of available market information and valuation methodologies, reasonably approximate their fair values, except those listed below, for which fair values are disclosed. The valuation method used to estimate fair value for fixed-rate and variable-rate debt is based on discounted cash flow analyses, with assumptions that include credit spreads, market yield curves, trading activity, loan amounts and debt maturities. The fair values for marketable securities are based on published values, securities dealers’ estimated market values or comparable market sales. The fair value for embedded derivative liability is based on using the “with-and-without” method. Such fair value estimates are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that would be realized upon disposition.
 
As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, the FASB’s Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between market participant assumptions based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs that are classified within Levels 1 and 2 of the hierarchy) and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions (unobservable inputs classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy).
 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
 
The following are financial instruments for which the Company’s estimated fair value differs from the carrying value (in thousands):
 
    March 31, 2023
    December 31, 2022
 
    Carrying Value
    Fair Value
    Carrying Value
    Fair Value
 
Notes payable, net (1) 
  $ 6,778,050     $ 5,870,915     $ 6,780,969     $ 5,837,401  
Mortgages payable, net (2)
  $ 374,285     $ 316,139     $ 376,917     $ 311,659  
 
  ( 1 )
The Company determined that the valuation of its senior unsecured notes were classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The estimated fair value amounts classified as Level 2 as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, were $ 5.9 billion and $ 5.8 billion, respectively.
  ( 2 )
The Company determined that its valuation of its mortgages payable were classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.  
 
The Company has certain financial instruments that must be measured under the FASB’s Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures guidance, including available for sale securities and embedded derivative liabilities. The Company currently does not have non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
 
In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level of the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.
 
The tables below present the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at  March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, aggregated by the level in the fair value hierarchy within which those measurements fall (in thousands):
 
    Balance at
March 31, 2023
    Level 1
    Level 2
    Level 3
 
Assets:
                               
Marketable equity securities
  $ 451,583     $ 451,583     $ -     $ -  
Liabilities:
                               
Embedded derivative liability
  $ 56,000     $ -     $ -     $ 56,000  
 
    Balance at
December 31, 2022
    Level 1
    Level 2
    Level 3
 
Assets:
                               
Marketable equity securities
  $ 597,732     $ 597,732     $ -     $ -  
Liabilities:
                               
Embedded derivative liability
  $ 56,000     $ -     $ -     $ 56,000  
 
The significant unobservable input (Level 3 inputs) used in measuring the Company’s embedded derivative liability, which is categorized with Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2023, is the discount rate of 8.00 %.
 
Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at March 31, 2023 are as follows (in thousands):
 
    Balance at
March 31, 2023
    Level 1
    Level 2
    Level 3
 
                                 
Real estate
  $ 15,479     $ -     $ -     $ 15,479  
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company recognized impairment charges related to adjustments to property carrying values of $ 11.8 million. The Company’s estimated fair values of these assets were primarily based upon estimated sales prices from letters of intent from third -party offers, which were less than the carrying value of the assets. The Company does not have access to the unobservable inputs used to determine the estimated fair values of third -party offers. Based on these inputs, the Company determined that its valuation of these investments was classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
  
 
14. Incentive Plans
 
In May 2020, the Company’s stockholders approved the 2020 Equity Participation Plan (the “2020 Plan”), which is a successor to the Restated Kimco Realty Corporation 2010 Equity Participation Plan (together with the 2020 Plan, the “Plans”) that expired in March 2020.  The 2020 Plan provides for a maximum of 10,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to be reserved for the issuance of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance awards, dividend equivalents, stock payments and deferred stock awards. At March 31, 2023, the Company had 4.9 million shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2020 Plan.
 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
 
The Company accounts for equity awards in accordance with FASB’s Compensation – Stock Compensation guidance, which requires that all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, restricted stock and performance shares, be recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income over the service period based on their fair values. Fair value of performance awards is determined using the Monte Carlo method which is intended to estimate the fair value of the awards at the grant date. Fair value of restricted shares is calculated based on the price on the date of grant.
 
The Company recognized expenses associated with its equity awards of $ 9.3 million and $ 7.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. As of March 31, 2023, the Company had $ 75.4 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock compensation granted under the Plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.2 years.
  
 
15. Stockholders ’ Equity
 
Preferred Stock
 
The Company’s Board of Director’s authorized the repurchase of up to 894,000 depositary shares of Class L preferred stock and 1,048,000 depositary shares of Class M preferred stock, representing up to 1,942  shares of the Company’s preferred stock, par value $ 1.00 per share, through December 31, 2023. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company repurchased the following preferred stock:
 
Class of Preferred Stock
  Depositary Shares Repurchased
    Purchase Price (in thousands)
 
Class L
    5,540     $ 111.0  
Class M
    7,741     $ 157.0  
 
The Company’s outstanding Preferred Stock is detailed below (in thousands, except share data and par values):
 
As of March 31, 2023
Class of
Preferred Stock
  Shares Authorized
    Shares Issued and Outstanding
    Liquidation Preference
    Dividend Rate
    Annual Dividend per
Depositary Share
    Par Value
  Optional
Redemption
Date
Class L
    10,350       8,940     $ 223,499       5.125 %   $ 1.28125     $ 1.00   8/16/2022
Class M
    10,580       10,481       262,037       5.250 %   $ 1.31250     $ 1.00   12/20/2022
              19,421     $ 485,536                            
 
As of December 31, 2022
Class of
Preferred
Stock
  Shares Authorized
    Shares Issued and Outstanding
    Liquidation Preference
    Dividend Rate
    Annual Dividend per
Depositary Share
    Par Value
  Optional
Redemption
Date
Class L
    10,350       8,946     $ 223,637       5.125 %   $ 1.28125     $ 1.00   8/16/2022
Class M
    10,580       10,489       262,231       5.250 %   $ 1.31250     $ 1.00   12/20/2022
              19,435     $ 485,868                            
 
Common Stock
 
The Company has a share repurchase program, which is scheduled to expire February 29, 2024. Under this program, the Company may repurchase shares of its common stock, par value $ 0.01 per share, with an aggregate gross purchase price of up to $ 300.0 million. The Company did not repurchase any shares under the share repurchase program during the three months ended March 31, 2023. As of March 31, 2023, the Company had $ 224.9 million available under this common share repurchase program.
 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
 
Dividends Declared
 
The following table provides a summary of the dividends declared per share:
 
    Three Months Ended March 31,
 
    2023
    2022
 
Common Shares
  $ 0.23000     $ 0.19000  
Class L Depositary Shares
  $ 0.32031     $ 0.32031  
Class M Depositary Shares
  $ 0.32813     $ 0.32813  
  
 
16. Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Investing / Financing Activities
 
The following schedule summarizes the non-cash investing and financing activities of the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):
 
    Three Months Ended March 31,
 
    2023
    2022
 
Acquisition of real estate interests from a lease modification
  $ 12,527     $ -  
Disposition of real estate interests through the issuance of mortgage receivables
  $ 25,000     $ -  
Deconsolidation of real estate interests through contribution to other investments
  $ 19,618     $ -  
Surrender of common stock
  $ 16,085     $ 13,444  
Declaration of dividends paid in succeeding period
  $ 5,322     $ 5,366  
Capital expenditures accrual
  $ 35,819     $ 33,885  
Decrease in redeemable noncontrolling interests from redemption of units for common stock
  $ -     $ 1,536  
Consolidation of Joint Ventures:
               
Increase in real estate and other net assets
  $ 54,345     $ -  
Increase in mortgage payables
  $ 37,187     $ -  
 
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash recorded on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets to the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands):
 
    As of March 31, 2023
    As of December 31, 2022
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 326,210     $ 146,970  
Restricted cash
    2,967       2,859  
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
  $ 329,177     $ 149,829  
  
 
17. Commitments and Contingencies
 
Letters of Credit
 
The Company has issued letters of credit in connection with the completion and repayment guarantees primarily on certain of the Company’s redevelopment projects and guaranty of payment related to the Company’s insurance program. At March 31, 2023, these letters of credit aggregated $ 39.8 million.
 
Funding Commitments
 
The Company has investments with funding commitments of $ 64.7 million, of which $ 41.7  million has been funded as of March 31, 2023.
 
Other
 
The Parent Company guarantees the debt securities of Kimco OP. These guarantees by the Parent Company are full, irrevocable, unconditional and absolute joint and several guarantees to the holders of each series of such guaranteed debt securities.
 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
 
In connection with the construction of its development and redevelopment projects and related infrastructure, certain public agencies require posting of performance and surety bonds to guarantee that the Company’s obligations are satisfied. These bonds expire upon the completion of the improvements and infrastructure. As of March 31, 2023, there were $ 17.4  million in performance and surety bonds outstanding.
 
The Company provides a guaranty for the payment of any debt service shortfalls on the Sheridan Redevelopment Agency issued Series A bonds which are tax increment revenue bonds issued in connection with a development project in Sheridan, Colorado. These tax increment revenue bonds have a balance of $ 45.5 million outstanding at March 31, 2023. The bonds are to be repaid with incremental sales and property taxes and a public improvement fee (“PIF”) to be assessed on current and future retail sales and, to the extent necessary, any amounts we may have to provide under a guaranty. The revenue generated from incremental sales, property taxes and PIF have satisfied the debt service requirements to date. The incremental taxes and PIF are to remain intact until the earlier of the payment of the bond liability in full or 2040.
 
The Company is subject to various other legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business. Management believes that the final outcome of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on the financial position, results of operations or liquidity of the Company taken as a whole as of March 31, 2023.
  
 
18. Earnings Per Share
 
The following table sets forth the reconciliation of earnings and the weighted-average number of shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share (amounts presented in thousands except per share data):
 
    Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
    2023
    2022
 
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share:
               
Net income available to the Company’s common shareholders
  $ 283,512     $ 230,948  
Earnings attributable to participating securities
    ( 1,766 )     ( 1,360 )
Net income available to the Company’s common shareholders for basic earnings per share
    281,746       229,588  
Distributions on convertible units
    1,118       11  
Net income available to the Company’s common shareholders for diluted earnings per share
  $ 281,864     $ 229,599  
                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic
    616,489       614,767  
Effect of dilutive securities (1):
               
Equity awards
    584       1,874  
Assumed conversion of convertible units
    2,555       117  
Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted
    619,628       616,758  
Net income available to the Company's common shareholders:
               
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.46     $ 0.37  
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.46     $ 0.37  
 
  ( 1 )
The effect of the assumed conversion of certain convertible units had an anti-dilutive effect upon the calculation of Net income available to the Company’s common shareholders per share. Accordingly, the impact of such conversions has not been included in the determination of diluted earnings per share calculations.
 
The Company’s unvested restricted share awards contain non-forfeitable rights to distributions or distribution equivalents. The impact of the unvested restricted share awards on earnings per share has been calculated using the two -class method whereby earnings are allocated to the unvested restricted share awards based on dividends declared and the unvested restricted shares’ participation rights in undistributed earnings.
 
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Item 2. Management ’ s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, together with other statements and information publicly disseminated by the Company contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).  The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and includes this statement for purposes of complying with the safe harbor provisions.  Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company’s future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “commit,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” “will,” “target,” “plan”, “forecast” or similar expressions. You should not rely on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which, in some cases, are beyond the Company’s control and could materially affect actual results, performances or achievements.  Factors which may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to, (i) general adverse economic and local real estate conditions, (ii) the impact of competition, including the availability of acquisition or development opportunities and the costs associated with purchasing and maintaining assets; (iii) the inability of major tenants to continue paying their rent obligations due to bankruptcy, insolvency or a general downturn in their business, (iv) the reduction in the Company’s income in the event of multiple lease terminations by tenants or a failure of multiple tenants to occupy their premises in a shopping center, (v) the potential impact of e-commerce and other changes in consumer buying practices, and changing trends in the retail industry and perceptions by retailers or shoppers, including safety and convenience, (vi) the availability of suitable acquisition, disposition, development and redevelopment opportunities, and risks related to acquisitions not performing in accordance with our expectations, (vii) the Company’s ability to raise capital by selling its assets, (viii) disruptions and increases in operating costs due to inflation and supply chain issues, (ix) risks associated with the development of mixed-use commercial properties, including risks associated with the development, and ownership of non-retail real estate, (x) changes in governmental laws and regulations, including, but not limited to changes in data privacy, environmental (including climate change), safety and health laws, and management’s ability to estimate the impact of such changes, (xi) valuation and risks related to the Company’s joint venture and preferred equity investments and other investments, (xii) valuation of marketable securities and other investments, including the shares of Albertsons Companies, Inc. common stock held by the Company, (xiii) impairment charges, (xiv) criminal cybersecurity attacks disruption, data loss or other security incidents and breaches, (xv) impact of natural disasters and weather and climate-related events, (xvi) pandemics or other health crises, such as coronavirus disease 2019 (“COVID-19”), (xvii) our ability to attract, retain and motivate key personnel, (xviii) financing risks, such as the inability to obtain equity, debt or other sources of financing or refinancing on favorable terms to the Company, (xix) the level and volatility of interest rates and management’s ability to estimate the impact thereof, (xx) changes in the dividend policy for the Company’s common and preferred stock and the Company’s ability to pay dividends at current levels, (xxi) unanticipated changes in the Company’s intention or ability to prepay certain debt prior to maturity and/or hold certain securities until maturity, and (xxii) the Company’s ability to continue to maintain its status as a REIT for federal income tax purposes and potential risks and uncertainties in connection with its UPREIT structure, and (xxiii) the other risks and uncertainties identified under Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. Accordingly, there is no assurance that the Company’s expectations will be realized. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised to refer to any further disclosures the Company makes in  other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
 
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto. These unaudited financial statements include all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to reflect a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented, and all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.
 
Executive Overview
 
Kimco Realty Corporation is a REIT, of which substantially all of the Company’s assets are held by, and substantially all of the Company’s operations are conducted through, Kimco OP, either directly or through its subsidiaries, as the Company’s operating company. The Company is the sole managing member and exercises exclusive control over Kimco OP. As of March 31, 2023, the Parent Company owned 100% of the outstanding limited liability company interests (the “OP Units”) in Kimco OP. 
 
The Company, a Maryland corporation, is North America’s largest publicly traded owner and operator of open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and a growing portfolio of mixed-use assets. The terms “Kimco,” the “Company,” “we,” “our” and “us” each refers to Kimco Realty Corporation and our subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise. The Company’s mission is to create destinations for everyday living that inspire a sense of community and deliver value to our many stakeholders.
 
The Company is a self-administered real estate investment trust (“REIT”) and has owned and operated open-air shopping centers for over 60 years. The Company has not engaged, nor does it expect to retain, any REIT advisors in connection with the operation of its properties. As of March 31, 2023, the Company had interests in 529 U.S. shopping center properties, aggregating 90.2 million square feet of gross leasable area (“GLA”), located in 28 states. In addition, the Company had 22 other property interests, primarily through the Company’s preferred equity investments and other investments, totaling 5.7 million square feet of GLA. The Company’s ownership interests in real estate consist of its consolidated portfolio and portfolios where the Company owns an economic interest, such as properties in the Company’s investment real estate management programs, where the Company partners with institutional investors and also retains management.  
 
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The Company’s primary business objective is to be the premier owner and operator of open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers, and a growing portfolio of mixed-use assets, in the U.S. The Company believes it can achieve this objective by:
 
●
increasing the value of its existing portfolio of properties and generating higher levels of portfolio growth;
 
●
increasing cash flows for reinvestment and/or for distribution to shareholders while maintaining conservative payout ratios;
 
●
improving debt metrics and upgraded unsecured debt ratings
 
●
continuing growth in desirable demographic areas with successful retailers, primarily focused on grocery anchors; and
 
●
increasing the number of entitlements for residential use.
 
Economic Conditions
 
The economy continues to face several issues including inflation risk, bank failures and liquidity restraints, the lack of qualified employees, tenant bankruptcies and supply chain issues, which could impact the Company and its tenants. In response to the rising rate of inflation the Federal Reserve has steadily increased interest rates, and may continue to increase interest rates, until the rate of inflation begins to decrease. These increases in interest rates could adversely impact the business and financial results of the Company and its tenants. In addition, slower economic growth and the potential for a recession could have an adverse effect on the Company and its tenants. This could negatively affect the overall demand for retail space, including the demand for leasable space in the Company’s properties. As a result, the Company could feel pricing pressure on rents that it is able to charge to new or renewing tenants, such that future rents and rent spreads could be negatively impacted.
 
Any of these events could materially adversely impact the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations or stock price. The Company continues to monitor economic, financial, and social conditions and will assess its asset portfolio for any impairment indicators. If the Company determines that any of its assets are impaired, the Company would be required to take impairment charges, and such amounts could be material.
 
Effects of Inflation
 
Many of the Company’s long-term leases contain provisions designed to help mitigate the adverse impact of inflation. Such provisions include clauses enabling the Company to receive payment of additional rent calculated as a percentage of tenants’ gross sales above pre-determined thresholds, which generally increase as prices rise, and/or as a result of escalation clauses, which generally increase rental rates during the terms of the leases. Such escalation clauses often include increases based upon changes in the consumer price index or similar inflation indices.  In addition, many of the Company’s leases are for terms of less than 10 years, which permits the Company to seek to increase rents to market rates upon renewal. To assist in partially mitigating the Company’s exposure to increases in costs and operating expenses, including common area maintenance costs, real estate taxes and insurance, resulting from inflation the Company’s leases include provisions that either (i) require the tenant to pay an allocable share of these operating expenses or (ii) contain fixed contractual amounts, which include escalation clauses, to reimburse these operating expenses.
 
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Results of Operations
 
Comparison of the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022
 
The following table presents the comparative results from the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the corresponding period in 2022 (in thousands, except per share data):
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2023
 
 
2022
 
 
Change
 
Revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues from rental properties, net
 
$
438,338
 
 
$
422,654
 
 
$
27,084
 
Management and other fee income
 
 
4,554
 
 
 
4,595
 
 
 
(41
)
Operating expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rent (1)
 
 
(4,013
)
 
 
(4,081
)
 
 
68
 
Real estate taxes
 
 
(57,506
)
 
 
(54,314
)
 
 
(3,192
)
Operating and maintenance (2)
 
 
(75,242
)
 
 
(69,225
)
 
 
(6,017
)
General and administrative (3)
 
 
(34,749
)
 
 
(29,948
)
 
 
(4,801
)
Impairment charges
 
 
(11,806
)
 
 
(272
)
 
 
(11,534
)
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
(126,301
)
 
 
(130,294
)
 
 
3,993
 
Gain on sale of properties
 
 
39,206
 
 
 
4,193
 
 
 
35,013
 
Other income/(expense)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Special dividend income
 
 
194,116
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
194,116
 
Other income, net
 
 
3,132
 
 
 
5,983
 
 
 
(2,851
)
(Loss)/gain on marketable securities, net
 
 
(10,144
)
 
 
121,764
 
 
 
(131,908
)
Interest expense
 
 
(61,306
)
 
 
(57,019
)
 
 
(4,287
)
Early extinguishment of debt charges
 
 
-
 
 
 
(7,173
)
 
 
7,173
 
(Provision)/benefit for income taxes, net
 
 
(30,829
)
 
 
153
 
 
 
(30,982
)
Equity in income of joint ventures, net
 
 
24,204
 
 
 
23,570
 
 
 
634
 
Equity in income of other investments, net
 
 
2,122
 
 
 
5,373
 
 
 
(3,251
)
Net (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 
(4,013
)
 
 
1,343
 
 
 
(5,356
)
Preferred dividends, net
 
 
(6,251
)
 
 
(6,354
)
 
 
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Net income available to the Company's common shareholders
 
$
283,512
 
 
$
230,948
 
 
$
63,964
 
Net income available to the Company's common shareholders:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted per common share
 
$
0.46
 
 
$
0.37
 
 
$
0.10
 
 
 
(1)
Rent expense primarily relates to ground lease payments for which the Company is the lessee.
 
(2)
Operating and maintenance expense consists of property related costs including repairs and maintenance costs, roof repair, landscaping, parking lot repair, snow removal, utilities, property insurance costs, security and various other property related expenses.
 
(3)
General and administrative expense includes employee-related expenses (including salaries, bonuses, equity awards, benefits, severance costs and payroll taxes), professional fees, office rent, travel and entertainment costs and other company-specific expenses.
 
Net income available to the Company’s common shareholders was $283.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to $230.9 million for the comparable period in 2022. On a diluted per common share basis, net income available to the Company’s common shareholders for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $0.46 as compared to $0.37 for the comparable period in 2022.
 
The following describes the changes of certain line items included on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income that the Company believes changed significantly and affected Net income available to the Company’s common shareholders during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the corresponding period in 2022.
 
Revenues from rental properties, net –
 
The increase in Revenues from rental properties, net of $15.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the corresponding period in 2022, is primarily from (i) a net increase in revenues from tenants of $16.6 million primarily due to an increase in leasing activity and net growth in the current portfolio, (ii) an increase in revenues of $11.3 million due to properties acquired during 2023 and 2022 and (iii) an increase in lease termination fee income of $1.3 million, partially offset by (iv) a net decrease of $7.0 million due to changes in credit losses from tenants, (v) a decrease in revenues of $6.2 million due to dispositions during 2023 and 2022 and (vi) a decrease in net straight-line rental income of $0.3 million, primarily due to changes in reserves.
 
Real estate taxes –
 
The increase in Real estate taxes of $3.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the corresponding period in 2022, is primarily due to properties acquired during 2023 and 2022, partially offset by dispositions during 2023 and 2022.
 
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Operating and maintenance –
 
The increase in Operating and maintenance expense of $6.0 million for the months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the corresponding period in 2022, is primarily due to (i) properties acquired during 2023 and 2022 and (ii) increases in repairs and maintenance, utilities and other operating costs throughout the Company’s operating properties, partially offset by (iii) dispositions during 2023 and 2022.
 
General and administrative –
 
The increase in General and administrative expense of $4.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the corresponding period in 2022, is primarily due to (i) an increase in employee-related expenses of $2.8 million resulting from additional employees hired and (ii) an increase in professional fees and corporate expenses of $2.0 million, primarily related to the Reorganization.
 
Impairment charges –
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized impairment charges related to adjustments to property carrying values of $11.8 million and $0.3 million, respectively, for which the Company’s estimated fair values were primarily based upon signed contracts or letters of intent from third party offers. These adjustments to property carrying values were recognized in connection with the Company’s efforts to market certain properties and management’s assessment as to the likelihood and timing of such potential transactions. Certain of the calculations to determine fair values utilized unobservable inputs and, as such, were classified as Level 3 of the FASB’s fair value hierarchy.
 
Depreciation and amortization –
 
The decrease in Depreciation and amortization of $4.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the corresponding period in 2022, is primarily due to (i) a net decrease of $10.0 million, primarily from fully depreciated assets, write-offs due to tenant vacates and dispositions during 2023 and 2022, partially offset by (ii) an increase of $6.0 million resulting from properties acquired during 2023 and 2022.
 
Gain on sale of properties –
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company disposed of three operating properties and three land parcels, in separate transactions, for an aggregate sales price of $117.6 million, which resulted in aggregate gains of $39.2 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company disposed of four land parcels, in separate transactions, for an aggregate sales price of $8.7 million, which resulted in aggregate gains of $4.2 million.
 
Special dividend income –
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company received $194.1 million representing its share of the ACI special dividend payment.
 
(Loss)/gain on marketable securities, net –
 
The change in (Loss)/gain on marketable securities, net of $131.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the corresponding period in 2022, is primarily the result of mark-to-market fluctuations of the shares of ACI common stock held by the Company and the sale of ACI shares during 2023.
 
Interest expense –
 
The increase in Interest expense of $4.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the corresponding period in 2022, is primarily due to a decrease in fair market value amortization due to the repayment of senior unsecured notes in 2022.
 
Early extinguishment of debt charges –
 
Early extinguishment of debt charges of $7.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022, is primarily due to the Company redeeming its $500.0 million 3.40% senior unsecured notes, which were scheduled to mature in November 2022. As a result, the Company incurred a prepayment charge of $6.5 million and $0.7 million in write-off of deferred financing costs.
 
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(Provision)/benefit for income taxes, net –
 
The change in (Provision)/benefit for income taxes, net of $31.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the corresponding period in 2022, is primarily due to the sale of 7.1 million shares of ACI held by the Company, which generated a taxable long-term capital gain. The Company plans to elect to retain the proceeds from the sale and, as a result, incurred federal and state income taxes aggregating $30.0 million on such gain.
 
Equity in income of other investments, net –
 
The decrease in Equity in income of other investments, net of $3.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the corresponding period in 2022, is primarily due to the sale of properties within the Company’s Preferred Equity Program during 2022.
 
Net (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interests –
 
The change in Net (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interests of $5.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the corresponding period in 2022, is primarily due to an increase in net gain on sale of properties within consolidated joint ventures during 2023, as compared to the corresponding period in 2022.
 
Tenant Concentration
 
The Company seeks to reduce its operating and leasing risks through diversification achieved by the geographic distribution of its properties and a large tenant base. As of March 31, 2023, the Company had interests in 529 U.S. shopping center properties, aggregating 90.2 million square feet of gross leasable area (“GLA”), located in 28 states. At March 31, 2023, the Company’s five largest tenants were TJX Companies, The Home Depot, Ross Stores, Albertsons and Amazon/Whole Foods, which represented 3.7%, 2.1%, 1.9%, 1.9% and 1.9%, respectively, of the Company’s annualized base rental revenues, including the proportionate share of base rental revenues from properties in which the Company has less than a 100% economic interest.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
The Company’s capital resources include accessing the public debt and equity capital markets, unsecured term loans, mortgages and construction loan financing, marketable securities (including 21.2 million shares of ACI common stock held by the Company, which had a value of $440.8 million at March 31, 2023) and immediate access to an unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with bank commitments of $2.0 billion, which can be increased to $2.75 billion through an accordion feature.
 
The Company anticipates that cash on hand, net cash flow provided by operating activities, borrowings under its Credit Facility and the issuance of equity, public debt, as well as other debt and equity alternatives, and the sale of marketable equity securities, will provide the necessary capital required by the Company. The Company will continue to evaluate its capital requirements for both its short-term and long-term liquidity needs, which could be affected by various risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the effects of the current inflationary environment, rising interest rates, and other risks detailed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors of our 10-K.
 
The Company’s cash flow activities are summarized as follows (in thousands): 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March31,
 
 
 
2023
 
 
2022
 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of the period
 
$
149,829
 
 
$
334,663
 
Net cash flow provided by operating activities
 
 
345,233
 
 
 
194,551
 
Net cash flow provided by/(used for) investing activities
 
 
43,559
 
 
 
(35,616
)
Net cash flow used for financing activities
 
 
(209,444
)
 
 
(123,280
)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
 
 
179,348
 
 
 
35,655
 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of the period
 
$
329,177
 
 
$
370,318
 
 
Operating Activities
 
Net cash flow provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $345.2 million, as compared to $194.6 million for the comparable period in 2022. The increase of $150.6 million is primarily attributable to:
 
●
special dividend payment from ACI of $194.1 million during 2023;
 
●
additional operating cash flow generated by operating properties acquired during 2023 and 2022; and
 
●
new leasing, expansion and re-tenanting of core portfolio properties; partially offset by
 
●
changes in assets and liabilities due to timing of receipts and payments;
 
●
a decrease in distributions from the Company’s joint ventures programs; and
 
●
the disposition of operating properties in 2023 and 2022.
 
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Investing Activities
 
Net cash flow provided by investing activities was $43.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to Net cash flow used for investing activities of $35.6 million for the comparable period in 2022.
 
Investing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2023 primarily consisted of:
 
Cash inflows:
 
●
$138.3 million in proceeds from sale of marketable securities, primarily due to the sale of 7.1 million shares of ACI;
 
●
$71.0 million in proceeds from the sale of three operating properties and three land parcels; and
 
●
$5.6 million in reimbursements of investments in and advances to real estate joint ventures and other investments, primarily due to the sale of properties within these portfolios.
 
Cash outflows:
 
●
$98.5 million for the acquisition/consolidation of three operating properties and two parcels;
 
●
$40.2 million for improvements to operating real estate primarily related to re-tenanting, tenant improvements and the Company’s active redevelopment pipeline;
 
●
$19.2 million for investments in and advances to real estate joint ventures and investments in other investments, primarily related to redevelopment projects within these portfolios and a partial paydown of debt within one of the Company’s joint venture investments.
 
●
$11.2 million for investment in other financing receivable related to one new mortgage receivable; and
 
●
$2.2 million for investment in marketable securities.
 
Investing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2022 primarily consisted of:
 
Cash inflows:
 
●
$33.0 million in reimbursements of investments in and advances to real estate joint ventures and other investments; and
 
●
$8.4 million in proceeds from the sale of four land parcels.
 
Cash outflows:
 
●
$29.4 million for improvements to operating real estate primarily related to tenant improvements and the Company’s active redevelopment pipeline;
 
●
$21.6 million for investments in and advances to real estate joint ventures, primarily related to a redevelopment project within the Company’s joint venture portfolio and partner buyouts, and investments in other investments, primarily related to funding commitments for certain investments;
 
●
$18.7 million for the acquisition of two parcels;
 
●
$3.0 million for investment in other financing receivable; and
 
●
$3.0 million for investment in cost method investment.
 
Acquisition of Operating Real Estate –
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company expended $98.5 million and $18.7 million, respectively, towards the acquisition/consolidation of operating real estate properties. The Company anticipates spending approximately $75.0 million to $125.0 million towards the acquisition of or the purchase of additional interests in operating properties for the remainder of 2023. The Company intends to fund these acquisitions with cash on hand, net cash flow provided by operating activities, proceeds from property dispositions, proceeds from the sale of marketable securities and/or availability under its Credit Facility.
 
Improvements to Operating Real Estate –
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company expended $40.2 million and $29.4 million, respectively, towards improvements to operating real estate. These amounts consist of the following (in thousands):
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2023
 
 
2022
 
Redevelopment and renovations
 
$
22,056
 
 
$
12,274
 
Tenant improvements and tenant allowances
 
 
18,146
 
 
 
17,161
 
Total improvements
 
$
40,202
 
 
$
29,435
 
 
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The Company has an ongoing program to redevelop and re-tenant its properties to maintain or enhance its competitive position in the marketplace. The Company is actively pursuing redevelopment opportunities within its operating portfolio which it believes will increase the overall value by bringing in new tenants and improving the assets’ value. The Company anticipates its capital commitment toward these redevelopment projects and re-tenanting efforts for the remainder of 2023 will be approximately $180.0 million to $220.0 million. The funding of these capital requirements will be provided by cash on hand, proceeds from property dispositions, proceeds from net cash flow provided by operating activities, the sale of marketable securities, and/or availability under the Company’s Credit Facility.
 
Financing Activities
 
Net cash flow used for financing activities was $209.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to $123.3 million for the comparable period in 2022.
 
Financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2023 primarily consisted of:
 
Cash inflows:
 
●
$3.7 million in proceeds from issuance of stock.
 
Cash outflows:
 
●
$148.9 million of dividends paid;
 
●
$40.0 million in principal payment on debt, including normal amortization of rental property debt;
 
●
$16.1 million in shares repurchased for employee tax withholding on equity awards;
 
●
$6.0 million in financing origination costs, in connection with the Company’s Credit Facility; and
 
●
$2.6 million in redemption/distribution of noncontrolling interests.
 
Financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2022 primarily consisted of:
 
Cash inflows:
 
●
$600.0 million in proceeds from issuance of 3.20% senior unsecured notes due in 2032; and
 
●
$19.0 million in proceeds from mortgage loan financing.
 
Cash outflows:
 
●
$500.0 million for repayment of its 3.40% senior unsecured notes;
 
●
$123.8 million of dividends paid;
 
●
$88.3 million in principal payment on debt, including normal amortization of rental property debt;
 
●
$13.4 million in shares repurchased for employee tax withholding on equity awards;
 
●
$10.2 million in financing origination costs, in connection with the Company’s issuance of $600.0 million 3.20% senior unsecured notes;
 
●
$6.5 million for payment of early extinguishment of debt charges; and
 
●
$4.7 million in redemption/distribution of noncontrolling interests.
 
The Company continually evaluates its debt maturities, and, based on management’s current assessment, believes it has viable financing and refinancing alternatives that will not materially adversely impact its expected financial results. As of March 31, 2023, the Company had consolidated floating rate debt totaling $18.2 million, excluding deferred financing costs of $0.1 million. The Company continues to pursue borrowing opportunities with large commercial U.S. and global banks, select life insurance companies and certain regional and local banks. 
 
Debt maturities for 2023 consist of: $12.0 million of consolidated debt, $13.0 million of unconsolidated joint venture debt and $32.2 million of debt included in the Company’s preferred equity program, assuming the utilization of extension options where available. The 2023 consolidated debt maturities are anticipated to be repaid with operating cash flows. The 2023 debt maturities on properties in the Company’s unconsolidated joint ventures are anticipated to be repaid through operating cash flows, debt refinancing, proceeds from sales within the respective entities, and partner capital contributions, as deemed appropriate.
 
The Company intends to maintain strong debt service coverage and fixed charge coverage ratios as part of its commitment to maintain or improve its unsecured debt ratings. The Company may, from time to time, seek to obtain funds through additional common and preferred equity offerings, unsecured debt financings and/or mortgage/construction loan financings and other capital alternatives.
 
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Since the completion of the Company’s IPO in 1991, the Company has utilized the public debt and equity markets as its principal source of capital for its expansion needs. Since the IPO, the Company has completed additional offerings of its public unsecured debt and equity, raising in the aggregate over $17.4 billion. Proceeds from public capital market activities have been used for the purposes of, among other things, repaying indebtedness, acquiring interests in open-air, grocery anchored shopping centers and mixed-use assets, expanding and improving properties in the portfolio and other investments.
 
During January 2023, the Company filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3, which is effective for a term of three years, for future unlimited offerings, from time to time, of debt securities, preferred stock, depositary shares, common stock and common stock warrants. The Company, pursuant to this shelf registration statement may, from time to time, offer for sale its senior unsecured debt securities for any general corporate purposes, including (i) funding specific liquidity requirements in its business, including property acquisitions, development and redevelopment costs and (ii) managing the Company’s debt maturities.
 
During January 2023, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-8 for its 2020 Equity Participation Plan (the “2020 Plan”), which was previously approved by the Company’s stockholders and is a successor to the Restated Kimco Realty Corporation 2010 Equity Participation Plan that expired in March 2020. The 2020 Plan provides for a maximum of 10,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to be reserved for the issuance of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance awards, dividend equivalents, stock payments and deferred stock awards. At March 31, 2023, the Company had 4.9 million shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2020 Plan
 
Preferred Stock –
 
The Company’s Board of Director’s authorized the repurchase of up to 894,000 depositary shares of Class L preferred stock and 1,048,000 depositary shares of Class M preferred stock representing up to 1,942 shares the Company’s preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share, through December 31, 2023. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company repurchased the following preferred stock:
 
Class of Preferred Stock
 
Depositary Shares Repurchased
 
 
Purchase Price (in thousands)
 
Class L
 
 
5,540
 
 
$
111.0
 
Class M
 
 
7,741
 
 
$
157.0
 
 
Common Stock –
 
The Company has a common share repurchase program, which is scheduled to expire on February 29, 2024. Under this program, the Company may repurchase shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share, with an aggregate gross purchase price of up to $300.0 million. The Company did not repurchase any shares under the common share repurchase program during the three months ended March 31, 2023. As of March 31, 2023, the Company had $224.9 million available under this common share repurchase program.
 
Senior Unsecured Notes –
 
Kimco OP’s indenture governing its senior unsecured notes contains the following covenants, all of which Kimco OP is compliant with:
 
Covenant
 
Must Be
 
As of March 31, 2023
 
Consolidated Indebtedness to Total Assets
 
<60%
 
 
37%
 
Consolidated Secured Indebtedness to Total Assets
 
<40%
 
 
2%
 
Consolidated Income Available for Debt Service to Maximum Annual Service Charge
 
>1.50x
 
 
4.2x
 
Unencumbered Total Asset Value to Consolidated Unsecured Indebtedness
 
>1.50x
 
 
2.5x
 
 
For a full description of the various indenture covenants refer to the Indenture dated September 1, 1993; the First Supplemental Indenture dated August 4, 1994; the Second Supplemental Indenture dated April 7, 1995; the Third Supplemental Indenture dated June 2, 2006; the Fourth Supplemental Indenture dated April 26, 2007; the Fifth Supplemental Indenture dated as of September 24, 2009; the Sixth Supplemental Indenture dated as of May 23, 2013; Seventh Supplemental Indenture dated as of April 24, 2014; and the Eighth Supplemental Indenture dated as of January 3, 2023, each as filed with the SEC. In connection with the merger with Weingarten Realty Investors (“Weingarten”), the Company assumed senior unsecured notes which have covenants that are similar to Kimco OP’s existing debt covenants for its senior unsecured notes. Please refer to the form Indenture included in Weingarten’s Registration Statement on Form S-3, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 10, 1995, the First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 2, 2006 filed with Weingarten’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 2, 2006, and the Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 9, 2012 filed with Weingarten’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 9, 2012. See the Exhibits Index to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 for specific filing information.
 
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Credit Facility –
 
In February 2023, the Company obtained a new $2.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with a group of banks, which replaced the Company’s existing $2.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility which was scheduled to mature in March 2024.  The Credit Facility is scheduled to expire in March 2027 with two additional six-month options to extend the maturity date, at the Company’s discretion, to March 2028.  The Credit Facility is guaranteed by the Parent Company. The Credit Facility could be increased to $2.75 billion through an accordion feature.  The Credit Facility is a green credit facility tied to sustainability metric targets, as described in the agreement. The Credit Facility accrues interest at a rate of Adjusted Term SOFR, as defined in the terms of the Credit Facility, plus 77.5 basis points and fluctuates in accordance with the Company’s credit ratings. The interest rate can be further adjusted upward or downward by four basis points (as of March 31, 2023, a two-basis point reduction was achieved) based on the sustainability metric targets, as defined in the agreement (5.66% as of March 31, 2023).  Pursuant to the terms of the Credit Facility, the Company continues to be subject to the same covenants under the Company’s prior unsecured revolving credit facility. For a full description of the Credit Facility’s covenants refer to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of February 23, 2023, filed as Exhibit 10.20 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. As of March 31, 2023, the Credit Facility had no outstanding balance and no appropriations for letters of credit.
 
Pursuant to the terms of the Credit Facility, the Company, among other things, is subject to maintenance of various covenants. The Company is currently in compliance with these covenants. The financial covenants for the Credit Facility are as follows:
 
Covenant
 
Must Be
 
As of March 31, 2023
 
Total Indebtedness to Gross Asset Value (“GAV”)
 
<60%
 
 
37%
 
Total Priority Indebtedness to GAV
 
<35%
 
 
2%
 
Unencumbered Asset Net Operating Income to Total Unsecured Interest Expense
 
>1.75x
 
 
5.5x
 
Fixed Charge Total Adjusted EBITDA to Total Debt Service
 
>1.50x
 
 
4.7x
 
 
Mortgages Payable –
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company assumed $37.2 million of individual non-recourse mortgage debt through the consolidation of two operating properties which the Company subsequently repaid in March 2023.
 
In addition to the public equity and debt markets as capital sources, the Company may, from time to time, obtain mortgage financing on selected properties to partially fund the capital needs of its real estate re-development and re-tenanting projects. As of March 31, 2023, the Company had over 485 unencumbered property interests in its portfolio.
 
Other –
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company received $194.1 million representing its share of the ACI special dividend payment and recognized this as Special dividend income on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. As a result, the Company anticipates it may need to make a special dividend payment to maintain its compliance with REIT distribution requirements. The payment of this special dividend may be in the form of cash, common stock or some combination thereof. The Company’s determination regarding any such special dividend and the form thereof will be announced during the year end December 31, 2023.
 
Also during the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company sold 7.1 million shares of ACI held by the Company, generating net proceeds of $137.4 million. For tax purposes, the Company recognized a long-term capital gain of $115.4 million.  The Company anticipates retaining the proceeds from this stock sale for general corporate purposes and will pay federal and state taxes of $30.0 million on the taxable gain. As of March 31, 2023, the Company holds 21.2 million shares of ACI, which had a value of $440.8 million.
 
In addition, in April 2023, the Company sold 7.0 million shares of ACI held by the Company, generating net proceeds of $144.9 million. For tax purposes, the Company will recognize a long-term capital gain of $125.9 million during the three months ended June 30, 2023.  The Company anticipates retaining the proceeds from this stock sale for general corporate purposes and will pay estimated corporate taxes of $32.7 million on the taxable gain.
 
The Parent Company guarantees the debt securities of Kimco OP.  These guarantees by the Parent Company are full, irrevocable, unconditional and absolute joint and several guarantees to the holders of each series of such guaranteed debt securities.
 
The Company has issued letters of credit in connection with completion and repayment guarantees, primarily on certain of the Company’s redevelopment projects and guaranty of payment related to the Company’s insurance program. At March 31, 2023, these letters of credit aggregated $39.8 million.
 
The Company has an investment with a funding commitment of $64.7 million, of which $41.7 million has been funded as of March 31, 2023.
 
In connection with the construction of its development and redevelopment projects and related infrastructure, certain public agencies require posting of performance and surety bonds to guarantee that the Company’s obligations are satisfied. These bonds expire upon the completion of the improvements and infrastructure. As of March 31, 2023, there were $17.4 million in performance and surety bonds outstanding.
 
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The Company provides a guaranty for the payment of any debt service shortfalls on the Sheridan Redevelopment Agency issued Series A bonds which are tax increment revenue bonds issued in connection with a development project in Sheridan, Colorado. These tax increment revenue bonds have a balance of $45.5 million outstanding at March 31, 2023. The bonds are to be repaid with incremental sales and property taxes and a public improvement fee ("PIF") to be assessed on current and future retail sales and, to the extent necessary, any amounts we may have to provide under a guaranty. The revenue generated from incremental sales, property taxes and PIF have satisfied the debt service requirements to date. The incremental taxes and PIF are to remain intact until the earlier of the payment of the bond liability in full or 2040.
 
Dividends –
 
In connection with its intention to continue to qualify as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Company expects to continue paying regular dividends to its stockholders. These dividends will be paid from operating cash flows. The Company’s Board of Directors will continue to evaluate the Company’s dividend policy on a quarterly basis as it monitors sources of capital and evaluate the impact of the economy and capital markets availability on operating fundamentals. Since cash used to pay dividends reduces amounts available for capital investment, the Company generally intends to maintain a dividend payout ratio that reserves such amounts as it considers necessary for the expansion and renovation of shopping centers in its portfolio, debt reduction, the acquisition of interests in new properties and other investments as suitable opportunities arise and such other factors as the Board of Directors considers appropriate. Cash dividends paid for common and preferred stock for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 were $148.9 million and $123.8 million, respectively.
 
Although the Company receives substantially all of its rental payments on a monthly basis, it generally intends to continue paying dividends quarterly. Amounts accumulated in advance of each quarterly distribution will be invested by the Company in short-term money market or other suitable instruments with high credit rated institutions. The Company’s objective is to establish a dividend level that maintains compliance with the Company’s REIT taxable income distribution requirements. On February 8, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend with respect to the Company’s classes of cumulative redeemable preferred shares (Classes L and M) which were paid on April 17, 2023 to shareholders of record on April 3, 2023. In addition, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per common share, which was paid on March 23, 2023 to shareholders of record on March 9, 2023.
 
On April 25, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors declared quarterly dividends with respect to the Company’s classes of cumulative redeemable preferred shares (Classes L and M), which are scheduled to be paid on July 17, 2023, to shareholders of record on July 3, 2023. Additionally, on April 25, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per common share, payable on June 22, 2023 to shareholders of record on June 8, 2023.
 
Funds From Operations
 
Funds From Operations (“FFO”) is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure utilized to evaluate the operating performance of real estate companies. NAREIT defines FFO as net income/(loss) available to the Company’s common shareholders computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), excluding (i) depreciation and amortization related to real estate, (ii) gains or losses from sales of certain real estate assets, (iii) gains and losses from change in control, (iv) impairment write-downs of certain real estate assets and investments in entities when the impairment is directly attributable to decreases in the value of depreciable real estate held by the entity and (v) after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures calculated to reflect FFO on the same basis. The Company also made an election, per the NAREIT Funds From Operations White Paper-2018 Restatement, to exclude from its calculation of FFO (i) gains and losses on the sale of assets and impairments of assets incidental to its main business and (ii) mark-to-market changes in the value of its equity securities. As such, the Company does not include gains/impairments on land parcels, mark-to-market gains/losses from marketable securities, allowance for credit losses on mortgage receivables or gains/impairments on other investments in NAREIT defined FFO.
 
The Company presents FFO available to the Company’s common shareholders as it considers it an important supplemental measure of our operating performance and believes it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of REITs, many of which present FFO available to the Company’s common shareholders when reporting results. Comparison of our presentation of FFO available to the Company’s common shareholders to similarly titled measures for other REITs may not necessarily be meaningful due to possible differences in the application of the NAREIT definition used by such REITs.
 
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FFO is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure of real estate companies’ operating performances, which does not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP, and therefore, should not be considered an alternative for net income or cash flows from operations as a measure of liquidity. 
 
The Company’s reconciliation of Net income available to the Company’s common shareholders to FFO available to the Company’s common shareholders is reflected in the table below (in thousands, except per share data).
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2023
 
 
2022
 
Net income available to the Company ’ s common shareholders
 
$
283,512
 
 
$
230,948
 
Gain on sale of properties
 
 
(39,206
)
 
 
(4,193
)
Gain on sale of joint venture properties
 
 
(7,710
)
 
 
(2,986
)
Depreciation and amortization - real estate related
 
 
125,278
 
 
 
129,461
 
Depreciation and amortization - real estate joint ventures
 
 
16,547
 
 
 
16,885
 
Impairment charges (including real estate joint ventures)
 
 
11,803
 
 
 
700
 
Profit participation from other investments, net
 
 
31
 
 
 
(3,663
)
Special dividend income
 
 
(194,116
)
 
 
-
 
Loss/(gain) on marketable securities, net
 
 
10,144
 
 
 
(121,764
)
Provision/(benefit) for income taxes, net (1)
 
 
30,873
 
 
 
(11
)
Noncontrolling interests (1)
 
 
931
 
 
 
(4,730
)
FFO available to the Company ’ s common shareholders (3)
 
$
238,087
 
 
$
240,647
 
Weighted average shares outstanding for FFO calculations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
 
616,489
 
 
 
614,767
 
Units
 
 
2,555
 
 
 
2,546
 
Dilutive effect of equity awards
 
 
584
 
 
 
1,874
 
Diluted (2)
 
 
619,628
 
 
 
619,187
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FFO per common share – basic
 
$
0.39
 
 
$
0.39
 
FFO per common share – diluted (2)
 
$
0.39
 
 
$
0.39
 
 
(1)
Related to gains, impairments, depreciation on properties and gains/(losses) on sales of marketable securities, where applicable.
(2)
Reflects the potential impact if certain units were converted to common stock at the beginning of the period, which would have a dilutive effect on FFO available to the Company’s common shareholders. FFO available to the Company’s common shareholders would be increased by $584 and $473 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The effect of other certain convertible units would have an anti-dilutive effect upon the calculation of FFO available to the Company’s common shareholders per share. Accordingly, the impact of such conversion has not been included in the determination of diluted FFO per share calculations.
(3)
Includes Early extinguishment of debt charges of $7.2 million recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2022.
 
Same Property Net Operating Income ( “ Same property NOI ” )
 
Same property NOI is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure of real estate companies’ operating performance and should not be considered an alternative to net income in accordance with GAAP or cash flows from operations as a measure of liquidity. The Company considers Same property NOI as an important operating performance measure because it is frequently used by securities analysts and investors to measure only the net operating income of properties that have been owned by the Company for the entire current and prior year reporting periods. It excludes properties under redevelopment, development and pending stabilization; properties are deemed stabilized at the earlier of (i) reaching 90% leased or (ii) one year following a project’s inclusion in operating real estate. Same property NOI assists in eliminating disparities in net income due to the development, acquisition or disposition of properties during the particular period presented, and thus provides a more consistent performance measure for the comparison of the Company's properties.
 
Same property NOI is calculated using revenues from rental properties (excluding straight-line rent adjustments, lease termination fees, TIFs and amortization of above/below market rents) less charges for credit losses, operating and maintenance expense, real estate taxes and rent expense plus the Company’s proportionate share of Same property NOI from unconsolidated real estate joint ventures, calculated on the same basis. The Company’s method of calculating Same property NOI available to the Company’s common shareholders may differ from methods used by other REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other REITs.
 
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The following is a reconciliation of Net income available to the Company’s common shareholders to Same property NOI (in thousands):
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2023
 
 
2022
 
Net income available to the Company ’ s common shareholders
 
$
283,512
 
 
$
230,948
 
Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Management and other fee income
 
 
(4,554
)
 
 
(4,595
)
General and administrative
 
 
34,749
 
 
 
29,948
 
Impairment charges
 
 
11,806
 
 
 
272
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
 
126,301
 
 
 
130,294
 
Gain on sale of properties
 
 
(39,206
)
 
 
(4,193
)
Special dividend income
 
 
(194,116
)
 
 
-
 
Interest and other expense, net
 
 
58,174
 
 
 
58,209
 
Loss/(gain) on marketable securities, net
 
 
10,144
 
 
 
(121,764
)
Provision/(benefit) for income taxes, net
 
 
30,829
 
 
 
(153
)
Equity in income of other investments, net
 
 
(2,122
)
 
 
(5,373
)
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
 
4,013
 
 
 
(1,343
)
Preferred dividends, net
 
 
6,251
 
 
 
6,354
 
Non same property net operating income
 
 
(15,613
)
 
 
(16,535
)
Non-operational expense from joint ventures, net
 
 
16,039
 
 
 
19,684
 
Same property NOI
 
$
326,207
 
 
$
321,753
 
 
Same property NOI increased by $4.5 million or 1.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2023, as compared to the corresponding period in 2022. This increase is primarily the result of (i) a net increase of $13.4 million primarily related to an increase in rental revenue driven by strong leasing activity, partially offset by (ii) a change in credit losses from tenants of $8.9 million.
 
Leasing Activity
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company executed 474 leases totaling 4.1 million square feet in the Company’s consolidated operating portfolio comprised of 119 new leases and 355 renewals and options. The leasing costs associated with these new leases are estimated to aggregate $27.9 million, or $37.31 per square foot. These costs include $21.7 million of tenant improvements and $6.2 million of external leasing commissions. The average rent per square foot for (i) new leases was $21.41 and (ii) renewals and options was $17.77.
 
Tenant Lease Expirations
 
At March 31, 2023, the Company has a total of 8,315 leases in its consolidated operating portfolio. The following table sets forth the aggregate lease expirations for each of the next ten years, assuming no renewal options are exercised. For purposes of the table, the Total Annual Base Rent Expiring represents annualized rental revenue, excluding the impact of straight-line rent, for each lease that expires during the respective year. Amounts in thousands, except for number of leases data:
 
Year Ending
December 31,
 
 
Number of Leases
Expiring
 
 
Square Feet
Expiring
 
 
Total Annual Base
Rent Expiring
 
 
% of Gross
Annual Rent
 
(1)
 
 
 
167
 
 
 
586
 
 
$
13,068
 
 
 
1.0
%
2023
 
 
 
544
 
 
 
2,490
 
 
$
52,771
 
 
 
4.2
%
2024
 
 
 
1,168
 
 
 
7,415
 
 
$
144,014
 
 
 
11.4
%
2025
 
 
 
1,172
 
 
 
8,211
 
 
$
155,610
 
 
 
12.4
%
2026
 
 
 
1,105
 
 
 
9,535
 
 
$
159,917
 
 
 
12.7
%
2027
 
 
 
1,155
 
 
 
9,756
 
 
$
177,434
 
 
 
14.1
%
2028
 
 
 
940
 
 
 
9,281
 
 
$
164,981
 
 
 
13.1
%
2029
 
 
 
464
 
 
 
4,201
 
 
$
77,960
 
 
 
6.2
%
2030
 
 
 
326
 
 
 
2,620
 
 
$
59,345
 
 
 
4.7
%
2031
 
 
 
342
 
 
 
2,364
 
 
$
54,924
 
 
 
4.4
%
2032
 
 
 
384
 
 
 
2,783
 
 
$
54,295
 
 
 
4.3
%
2033
 
 
 
298
 
 
 
2,519
 
 
$
45,286
 
 
 
3.6
%
 
 
(1)
Leases currently under month-to-month lease or in process of renewal.
 
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
 
The Company’s primary market risk exposure is interest rate risk. The Company periodically evaluates its exposure to short-term interest rates and will, from time-to-time, enter into interest rate protection agreements which mitigate, but do not eliminate, the effect of changes in interest rates on its floating-rate debt. The Company has not entered, and does not plan to enter, into any derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. The following table presents the Company’s aggregate fixed rate and variable rate debt obligations outstanding, including fair market value adjustments and unamortized deferred financing costs, as of March 31, 2023, with corresponding weighted-average interest rates sorted by maturity date. The table does not include extension options where available (amounts in millions).
 
 
 
2023
 
 
2024
 
 
2025
 
 
2026
 
 
2027
 
 
Thereafter
 
 
Total
 
 
Fair Value
 
Secured Debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed Rate
 
$
12.0
 
 
$
14.3
 
 
$
52.6
 
 
$
-
 
 
$
34.1
 
 
$
243.2
 
 
$
356.2
 
 
$
298.4
 
Average Interest Rate
 
 
3.23
%
 
 
4.79
%
 
 
3.50
%
 
 
-
 
 
 
4.01
%
 
 
4.23
%
 
 
4.09
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Variable Rate
 
$
-
 
 
$
-
 
 
$
18.1
 
 
$
-
 
 
$
-
 
 
$
-
 
 
$
18.1
 
 
$
17.7
 
Average Interest Rate
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
5.97
%
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
5.97
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unsecured Debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed Rate
 
$
-
 
 
$
652.4
 
 
$
751.7
 
 
$
784.5
 
 
$
436.6
 
 
$
4,152.9
 
 
$
6,778.1
 
 
$
5,870.9
 
Average Interest Rate
 
 
-
 
 
 
3.37
%
 
 
3.48
%
 
 
3.06
%
 
 
4.03
%
 
 
3.47
%
 
 
3.45
%
 
 
 
 
 
Based on the Company’s variable-rate debt balances, interest expense would have increased by $0.05 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 if short-term interest rates were 1.0% higher.
 
Item 4.   Controls and Procedures.
 
Controls and Procedures (Kimco Realty Corporation)
 
The Parent Company’s management, with the participation of the Parent Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Parent Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, the Parent Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Parent Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
 
There have not been any changes in the Parent Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
Controls and Procedures (Kimco Realty OP, LLC)
 
Kimco OP’s management, with the participation of the Kimco OP’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of Kimco OP’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, Kimco OP’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, Kimco OP’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
 
There have not been any changes in Kimco OP’s internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Kimco OP’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1.   Legal Proceedings.
 
The Company is not presently involved in any litigation nor, to its knowledge, is any litigation threatened against the Company or its subsidiaries that, in management's opinion, would result in any material adverse effect on the Company's ownership, management or operation of its properties taken as a whole, or which is not covered by the Company's insurance.
 
Item 1A.   Risk Factors.
 
There are no material changes to our risk factors as previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. 
 
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
 
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
 
The Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 894,000 depositary shares of Class L preferred stock and 1,048,000 depositary shares of Class M preferred stock representing up to an aggregate of 1,942 shares of the Company’s preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share, through December 31, 2023.
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company repurchased the following Class L depositary shares:
 
Period
 
Total Number
of Depositary
Shares
Purchased
 
 
Average
Price Paid
per
Depositary
Share
 
 
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
 
 
Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased Under
the Plans or Programs
(in millions)
 
January 1, 2023 – January 31, 2023
 
 
-
 
 
$
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
$
n/a
 
February 1, 2023 – February 28, 2023
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
$
n/a
 
March 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023
 
 
5,540
 
 
 
20.02
 
 
 
-
 
 
$
n/a
 
Total
 
 
5,540
 
 
$
20.02
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company repurchased the following Class M depositary shares:
 
Period
 
Total Number
of Depositary
Shares
Purchased
 
 
Average
Price Paid
per
Depositary
Share
 
 
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
 
 
Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased Under
the Plans or Programs
(in millions)
 
January 1, 2023 – January 31, 2023
 
 
-
 
 
$
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
$
n/a
 
February 1, 2023 – February 28, 2023
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
$
n/a
 
March 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023
 
 
7,741
 
 
 
20.26
 
 
 
-
 
 
$
n/a
 
Total
 
 
7,741
 
 
$
20.26
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Company has a common share repurchase program, which is scheduled to expire on February 29, 2024. Under this program, the Company may repurchase shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share, with an aggregate gross purchase price of up to $300.0 million. The Company did not repurchase any shares under the common share repurchase program during the three months ended March 31, 2023. As of March 31, 2023, the Company had $224.9 million available under this common share repurchase program.
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company repurchased 750,717 shares of the Company’s common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $16.1 million (weighted average price of $21.43 per share) in connection with common shares surrendered or deemed surrendered to the Company to satisfy statutory minimum tax withholding obligations in connection with equity-based compensation plans.
 
Period
 
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
 
 
Average
Price Paid
per Share
 
 
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
 
 
Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased Under
the Plans or Programs
(in millions)
 
January 1, 2023 – January 31, 2023
 
 
-
 
 
$
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
$
224.9
 
February 1, 2023 – February 28, 2023
 
 
750,717
 
 
 
21.43
 
 
 
-
 
 
$
224.9
 
March 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
-
 
 
$
224.9
 
Total
 
 
750,717
 
 
$
21.43
 
 
 
-
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Item 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
 
None.
 
Item 4.   Mine Safety Disclosures.
 
Not applicable.
 
Item 5.   Other Information.
 
None.
 
Item 6.   Exhibits.
 
Exhibits –
 
4.1 Agreement to File Instruments
 
Kimco Realty Corporation (the “Registrant”) hereby agrees to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request of the Commission, all instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt of the Registrant and its consolidated subsidiaries, and for any of its unconsolidated subsidiaries for which financial statements are required to be filed, and for which the total amount of securities authorized thereunder does not exceed 10 percent of the total assets of the Registrant and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.
 
3.1
Articles of Amendment and Restatement of Kimco Realty Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K12B filed on January 3, 2023)
3.2
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Kimco Realty Corporation, dated January 31, 2023 incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 2, 2023
3.3
Articles of Merger (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K12B filed on January 3, 2023)
3.4
Certificate of Formation of Kimco Realty OP, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K12B filed on January 3, 2023)
3.5
Limited Liability Company Agreement of Kimco Realty OP, LLC, dated as of January 3, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K12B filed on January 3, 2023)
4.1
Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 3, 2023, between Kimco Realty OP, LLC, as issuer, Kimco Realty Corporation, as guarantor, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee  (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K12B filed on January 3, 2023)
4.2
Eighth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 3, 2023, between Kimco Realty OP, LLC, as issuer, Kimco Realty Corporation, as guarantor, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee  (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K12B filed on January 3, 2023)
4.3
Form of Indenture for Senior Debt Securities, among Kimco Realty Corporation, an issuer, Kimco Realty OP, LLC, as guarantor, and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee  (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(j) to the prospectus supplement to the prospectus included in the Company’s automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3 filed on January 3, 2023)
4.4
Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated January 3, 2023, between Kimco Realty Corporation (successor in interest to Weingarten Realty Investors) and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (successor to J.P. Morgan Trust Company, National Association, successor to Texas Commerce Bank National Association)  (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K12B filed on January 3, 2023).
10.1
Amendment No. 2 to the Kimco Realty Corporation 2010 Equity Participation Plan  (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K12B filed on January 3, 2023)
10.2
Kimco Realty Corporation Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Participation Plan  (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K12B filed on January 3, 2023)
10.3
Amendment No. 3 to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of January 3, 2023, by and among Kimco Realty OP, LLC, Kimco Realty Corporation, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent  (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K12B filed on January 3, 2023)
10.4
Parent Guarantee, dated as of January 1, 2023, by Kimco Realty Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K12B filed on January 3, 2023)
10.5
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of February 23, 2023, among Kimco Realty OP, LLC and each of the parties named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 24, 2023)
31.1
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Kimco Realty Corporation, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Kimco Realty Corporation, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.3
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Kimco Realty OP, LLC, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.4
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Kimco Realty OP, LLC, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1*
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Kimco Realty Corporation pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2*
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Kimco Realty Corporation pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.3*
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Kimco Realty OP, LLC, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.4*
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of Kimco Realty OP, LLC, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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SIGNATURES
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
 
 
KIMCO REALTY CORPORATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
April 28, 2023
 
 
/s/ Conor C. Flynn
(Date)
 
 
Conor C. Flynn
 
 
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
April 28, 2023
 
 
/s/ Glenn G. Cohen
(Date)
 
 
Glenn G. Cohen
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
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SIGNATURES
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
 
KIMCO REALTY OP, LLC
BY: KIMCO REALTY CORPORATION, managing member
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
April 28, 2023
 
 
/s/ Conor C. Flynn
(Date)
 
 
Conor C. Flynn
 
 
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
April 28, 2023
 
 
/s/ Glenn G. Cohen
(Date)
 
 
Glenn G. Cohen
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
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