SAUL CENTERS, INC. [BFS] Filings

10-Q 1 bfs-20240630.htm 10-Q bfs-20240630

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549


FORM			10-Q

(Mark One)

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024

☐ 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 1-12254


SAUL CENTERS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Maryland			52-1833074
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland 20814

(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (301) 986-6200

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class:	Trading symbol:	Name of exchange on which registered:
Common Stock, Par Value $0.01 Per Share	BFS	New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares each representing 1/100th of a share of 6.125% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Par Value $0.01 Per Share	BFS/PRD	New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares each representing 1/100th of a share of 6.000% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Par Value $0.01 Per Share	BFS/PRE	New York Stock Exchange

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 requirement for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, 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). Yes ☒ No ☐

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer

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Accelerated filer

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Non-accelerated filer

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Smaller reporting company

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Emerging growth company

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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. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

Number of shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share outstanding as of July 30, 2024: 24,136,168.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)


(a) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023			4
(b) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023			5
(c) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023			6
(d) Consolidated Statements of Equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023			7
(e) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023			9
(f) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements			10

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

(a) Critical Accounting Policies			25

(b) Results of Operations:
Three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to three months ended June 30, 2023			26
Six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to six months ended June 30, 2023			27
Same property revenue and same property operating income			28

(c) Liquidity and Capital Resources			31

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk			38

Item 4. Controls and Procedures			39

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings			40
Item 1A. Risk Factors			40
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds			40
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities			40
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures			40
Item 5. Other Information			40
Item 6. Exhibits			40
Signatures			41

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)


(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)	June 30, 2024		December 31, 2023

Assets
Real estate investments
Land	$	501,787	$	511,529
Buildings and equipment	1,604,330		1,595,023
Construction in progress	615,166		514,553
	2,721,283		2,621,105
Accumulated depreciation	(748,750)		(729,470)
Total real estate investments, net	1,972,533		1,891,635
Cash and cash equivalents	6,863		8,407
Accounts receivable and accrued income, net	53,328		56,032
Deferred leasing costs, net	25,834		23,728

Other assets	13,039		14,335
Total assets	$	2,071,597	$	1,994,137
Liabilities
Mortgage notes payable, net	$	966,132	$	935,451
Revolving credit facility payable, net	235,102		274,715
Term loan facility payable, net	99,605		99,530
Construction loans payable, net	141,765		77,305
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	72,317		57,022
Deferred income	20,416		22,748
Dividends and distributions payable	23,240		22,937

Total liabilities	1,558,577		1,489,708
Equity
Preferred stock, 1,000,000 shares authorized:


Series D Cumulative Redeemable, 30,000 shares issued and outstanding	75,000		75,000
Series E Cumulative Redeemable, 44,000 shares issued and outstanding	110,000		110,000
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 and 40,000,000 shares authorized, respectively, 24,256,492 and 24,082,887 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	241		241
Additional paid-in capital	451,845		449,959

Distributions in excess of accumulated earnings	(294,852)		(288,825)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	3,434		2,014
Total Saul Centers, Inc. equity	345,668		348,389
Noncontrolling interests	167,352		156,040
Total equity	513,020		504,429
Total liabilities and equity	$	2,071,597	$	1,994,137

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)


(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Revenue
Rental revenue	$	63,695	$	62,002	$	128,994	$	123,830
Other	3,248		1,707		4,641		2,928
Total revenue	66,943		63,709		133,635		126,758
Expenses
Property operating expenses	9,656		8,997		20,201		17,783
Real estate taxes	7,608		7,453		15,232		14,948
Interest expense, net and amortization of deferred debt costs	12,267		12,278		24,715		24,099
Depreciation and amortization of deferred leasing costs	12,001		12,114		24,030		24,130
General and administrative	6,102		5,678		11,885		10,946

Total expenses	47,634		46,520		96,063		91,906




Gain on disposition of property	181		—		181		—



Net Income	19,490		17,189		37,753		34,852
Noncontrolling interests
Income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(5,042)		(4,027)		(9,675)		(8,188)
Net income attributable to Saul Centers, Inc.	14,448		13,162		28,078		26,664

Preferred stock dividends	(2,799)		(2,799)		(5,597)		(5,597)
Net income available to common stockholders	$	11,649	$	10,363	$	22,481	$	21,067
Per share net income available to common stockholders



Basic and diluted	$	0.48	$	0.43	$	0.93	$	0.88

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2024		2023		2024		2023
Net income	19,490		$	17,189	37,753		$	34,852
Other comprehensive income
Change in unrealized gain on cash flow hedge	224		2,401		2,027		387
Total comprehensive income	19,714		19,590		39,780		35,239
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(5,110)		(4,699)		(10,283)		(8,296)
Total comprehensive income attributable to Saul Centers, Inc.	14,604		14,891		29,497		26,943

Preferred stock dividends	(2,799)		(2,799)		(5,597)		(5,597)
Total comprehensive income available to common stockholders	$	11,805	$	12,092	$	23,900	$	21,346

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

(Unaudited)


(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)	Preferred Stock		Common Stock		Additional Paid-in Capital		Partnership Units in Escrow		Distributions in Excess of Accumulated Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income		Total Saul Centers, Inc.		Noncontrolling Interests		Total
Balance, January 1, 2024	$	185,000	$	241	$	449,959	$	—	$	(288,825)	$	2,014	$	348,389	$	156,040	$	504,429


Issuance of shares of common stock:
16,007 shares pursuant to dividend reinvestment plan	—		—		603		—		—		—		603		—		603
183 shares due to share grants, exercise of stock options and issuance of directors’ deferred stock	—		—		219		—		—		—		219		—		219
Issuance of 306,512 partnership units pursuant to dividend reinvestment plan	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		11,741		11,741

Net income	—		—		—		—		13,630		—		13,630		4,633		18,263
Change in unrealized gain/loss on cash flow hedge	—		—		—		—		—		1,264		1,264		540		1,804




Distributions payable preferred stock:

Series D, $38.28 per share	—		—		—		—		(1,148)		—		(1,148)		—		(1,148)
Series E, $37.50 per share	—		—		—		—		(1,650)		—		(1,650)		—		(1,650)
Distributions payable common stock ($0.59/share) and distributions payable partnership units ($0.59/unit)	—		—		—		—		(14,220)		—		(14,220)		(6,110)		(20,330)
Balance, March 31, 2024	185,000		241		450,781		—		(292,213)		3,278		347,087		166,844		513,931

Issuance of shares of common stock:
17,086 shares pursuant to dividend reinvestment plan	—		—		559		—		—		—		559		—		559
4,375 shares due to share grants, exercise of stock options and issuance of directors’ deferred stock	—		—		505		—		—		—		505		—		505
Issuance of 43,696 partnership units pursuant to dividend reinvestment plan	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		1,534		1,534



Net income	—		—		—		—		14,448		—		14,448		5,042		19,490
Change in unrealized gain/loss on cash flow hedge	—		—		—		—		—		156		156		68		224




Distributions payable preferred stock:
Series D, $38.28 per share	—		—		—		—		(1,149)		—		(1,149)		—		(1,149)
Series E, $37.50 per share	—		—		—		—		(1,650)		—		(1,650)		—		(1,650)
Distributions payable common stock ($0.59/share) and distributions payable partnership units ($0.59/unit)	—		—		—		—		(14,288)		—		(14,288)		(6,136)		(20,424)
Balance, June 30, 2024	$	185,000	$	241	$	451,845	$	—	$	(294,852)	$	3,434	$	345,668	$	167,352	$	513,020

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (continued) (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)	Preferred Stock		Common Stock		Additional Paid-in Capital		Partnership Units in Escrow		Distributions in Excess of Accumulated Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income		Total Saul Centers, Inc.		Noncontrolling Interests		Total
Balance, January 1, 2023	$	185,000	$	240	$	446,301	$	39,650	$	(273,559)	$	2,852	$	400,484	$	121,318	$	521,802


Issuance of shares of common stock:
13,227 shares pursuant to dividend reinvestment plan	—		—		543		—		—		—		543		—		543
699 shares due to share grants, exercise of stock options and issuance of directors’ deferred stock	—		—		290		—		—		—		290		—		290


Net income	—		—		—		—		13,502		—		13,502		4,161		17,663
Change in unrealized loss on cash flow hedge	—		—		—				—		(1,450)		(1,450)		(564)		(2,014)


Distributions payable preferred stock:

Series D, $38.28 per share	—		—		—		—		(1,148)		—		(1,148)		—		(1,148)
Series E, $37.50 per share	—		—		—		—		(1,650)		—		(1,650)		—		(1,650)
Distributions payable common stock ($0.59/share) and distributions payable partnership units ($0.59/unit)	—		—		—		—		(14,165)		—		(14,165)		(5,486)		(19,651)
Balance, March 31, 2023	185,000		240		447,134		39,650		(277,020)		1,402		396,406		119,429		515,835



Issuance of shares of common stock:
15,588 shares pursuant to dividend reinvestment plan	—		—		544		—		—		—		544		—		544
3,104 shares due to share grants, exercise of stock options and issuance of directors’ deferred stock	—		—		553		—		—		—		553		—		553




Net income	—		—		—		—		13,162		—		13,162		4,027		17,189
Change in unrealized loss on cash flow hedge	—		—		—		—		—		1,729		1,729		672		2,401




Distributions payable preferred stock:

Series D, $38.28 per share	—		—		—		—		(1,149)		—		(1,149)		—		(1,149)
Series E, $37.50 per share	—		—		—		—		(1,650)		—		(1,650)		—		(1,650)
Distributions payable common stock ($0.59/share) and distributions payable partnership units ($0.59/unit)	—		—		—		—		(14,193)		—		(14,193)		(5,486)		(19,679)
Balance, June 30, 2023	$	185,000	$	240	$	448,231	$	39,650	$	(280,850)	$	3,131	$	395,402	$	118,642	$	514,044

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
	Six Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2024		2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	37,753	$	34,852
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:


Gain on disposition of property	(181)		—

Depreciation and amortization of deferred leasing costs	24,030		24,130
Amortization of deferred debt costs	1,145		1,122
Non-cash compensation costs of stock and option grants	724		843
Credit losses (recoveries) on operating lease receivables, net	515		(27)
Decrease in accounts receivable and accrued income	2,189		4,401
Additions to deferred leasing costs	(4,174)		(2,486)

Decrease in other assets	3,323		3,315
Increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	2,967		3,875
Decrease in deferred income	(2,332)		(1,333)

Net cash provided by operating activities	65,959		68,692
Cash flows from investing activities:

Additions to real estate investments	(10,889)		(14,109)
Additions to development and redevelopment projects	(79,486)		(85,257)

Proceeds from disposition of property	181		—

Net cash used in investing activities	(90,194)		(99,366)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from mortgage notes payable	100,000		15,300
Repayments on mortgage notes payable	(68,036)		(25,614)

Proceeds from revolving credit facility	51,000		78,000
Repayments on revolving credit facility	(91,000)		(23,000)
Proceeds from construction loans payable	64,302		28,421

Additions to deferred debt costs	(1,947)		(421)
Proceeds from the issuance of:
Common stock	1,162		1,087
Partnership units	13,275		—





Distributions to:

Series D preferred stockholders	(2,297)		(2,297)
Series E preferred stockholders	(3,300)		(3,300)
Common stockholders	(28,428)		(28,336)
Noncontrolling interests	(12,040)		(10,972)
Net cash provided by financing activities	22,691		28,868
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(1,544)		(1,806)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	8,407		13,279
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	6,863	$	11,473
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	$	23,972	$	22,676
Accrued capital expenditures included in accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities	$	43,494	$	26,364

The Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

1. Organization, Basis of Presentation

Saul Centers, Inc. (“Saul Centers”) was incorporated under the Maryland General Corporation Law on June 10, 1993, and operates as a real estate investment trust (a “REIT”) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). The Company is required to annually distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income (excluding net capital gains) to its stockholders and meet certain organizational and other requirements. Saul Centers has made and intends to continue to make regular quarterly distributions to its stockholders. Saul Centers, together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries and the limited partnerships of which Saul Centers or one of its subsidiaries is the sole general partner, are referred to collectively as the “Company.” B. Francis Saul II serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) and Chief Executive Officer of Saul Centers.

The Company, which conducts all of its activities through its subsidiaries, Saul Holdings Limited Partnership, a Maryland limited partnership (the “Operating Partnership”) and two subsidiary limited partnerships (the “Subsidiary Partnerships,” and, collectively with the Operating Partnership, the “Partnerships”), engages in the ownership, operation, management, leasing, acquisition, renovation, expansion, development and financing of community and neighborhood shopping centers and mixed-use properties, primarily in the Washington, DC/Baltimore metropolitan area.

As of June 30, 2024, the Company’s properties (the “Current Portfolio Properties”) consisted of 50 shopping center properties (the “Shopping Centers”), seven mixed-use properties, which are comprised of office, retail and multi-family residential uses (the “Mixed-Use Properties”) and four (non-operating) land and development properties.

Because the properties are located primarily in the Washington, DC/Baltimore metropolitan area, the Company is subject to a concentration of credit risk related to these properties. The Shopping Centers, a majority of which are anchored by one or more major tenants and 34 of which are anchored by a grocery store, offer primarily day-to-day necessities and services. Giant Food, a tenant at 11 Shopping Centers, individually accounted for 4.9% of the Company's total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024. No other tenant individually accounted for 2.5% or more of the Company’s total revenue, excluding lease termination fees, for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of Saul Centers and its subsidiaries, including the Partnerships, which are majority owned by Saul Centers. Substantially all assets and liabilities of the Company as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, are comprised of the assets and liabilities of the Operating Partnership. Debt arrangements subject to recourse are described in Note 5. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The Operating Partnership is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) because the limited partners do not have substantive kick-out or participating rights. The Company is the primary beneficiary of the Operating Partnership because it has the power to direct its activities and the rights to absorb 69.8% of its net income. Because the Operating Partnership is consolidated into the financial statements of the Company, classification of it as a VIE has no impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations of the Company for the interim periods have been included. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. These consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2023, which are included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been omitted pursuant to those instructions. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the year.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Our significant accounting policies disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 have not changed significantly in number or composition.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. The most significant estimates and assumptions relate to collectability of operating lease receivables and impairment of real estate properties. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Accounts Receivable, Accrued Income and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Accounts receivable are primarily comprised of rental and reimbursement billings due from tenants, and straight-line rent receivables representing the cumulative amount of adjustments necessary to present rental income on a straight-line basis. Individual leases are assessed for collectability and, upon the determination that the collection of rents is not probable, accrued rent and accounts receivable are charged off, and the charge off is reflected as an adjustment to rental revenue. Revenue from leases where collection is not probable is recorded on a cash basis until collectability is determined to be probable. Further, we assess whether operating lease receivables, at the portfolio level, are appropriately valued based upon an analysis of balances outstanding, historical bad debt levels and current economic trends. Evaluating and estimating uncollectable lease payments and related receivables requires significant judgement by management and is based on the best information available to management at the time of evaluation.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segments Disclosures” (“ASU 2023-07”). ASU 2023-07 enhances disclosures of significant segment expenses and other segment items regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, extends certain annual disclosures to interim periods and permits more than one measure of segment profit (loss) to be reported under certain conditions. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Retrospective adoption to all periods presented is required. The Company does not expect the adoption ASU 2023-07 will impact our consolidated financial statements and we are evaluating the impact it will have on our related disclosures.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year financial statements to conform to the presentation used as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

3. Real Estate

Construction In Progress

Construction in progress includes land, preconstruction and development costs of active projects. Preconstruction costs include legal, zoning and permitting costs and other project carrying costs incurred prior to the commencement of construction. Development costs include direct construction costs and indirect costs incurred subsequent to the start of construction such as architectural, engineering, construction management and carrying costs consisting of interest, real estate taxes and insurance.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Construction in progress as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, is composed of the following:


(In thousands)		June 30, 2024			December 31, 2023
Twinbrook Quarter - Retail/Residential (1)		$	292,242		$	248,913
Twinbrook Quarter - Other (2)		123,781			106,200
Hampden House (3)	181,877			142,240


Other		17,266			17,200
Total		$	615,166		$	514,553

(1) Includes capitalized interest of $24.2 million and $18.8 million, as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

(2) Other includes infrastructure and site work necessary to support current and future development phases, and includes capitalized interest of $8.6 million and $6.7 million, as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

(3) Includes capitalized interest of $17.4 million and $14.1 million, as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Leases

We lease Shopping Centers and Mixed-Use Properties to lessees in exchange for monthly rental payments and, where applicable, reimbursement for property taxes, insurance, and certain property operating expenses. Our leases have been determined to be operating leases and generally range in term from one to 15 years.

Some of our leases have termination options and/or extension options. Termination options allow the lessee and/or lessor to terminate the lease prior to the end of the lease term, provided certain conditions are met. Termination options generally require advance notification from the lessee and/or lessor and payment of a termination fee. Termination fees are recognized as revenue over the modified lease term. Extension options are subject to terms and conditions stated in the lease.

An operating lease right of use asset and corresponding lease liability related to our headquarters sublease are reflected in other assets and other liabilities, respectively. The sublease expires on February 28, 2027. The right of use asset and corresponding lease liability totaled $2.1 million and $2.2 million, respectively, at June 30, 2024.

Deferred Leasing Costs

Deferred leasing costs primarily consist of initial direct costs incurred in connection with successful property leasing and amounts attributed to in-place leases associated with acquired properties. Such amounts are capitalized and amortized, using the straight-line method, over the term of the lease or the remaining term of an acquired lease. Initial direct costs primarily consist of leasing commissions, which are incremental costs paid to third-party brokers and lease commissions paid to certain employees when obtaining a lease that would not have been incurred if the lease had not been obtained. Unamortized deferred costs are charged to expense if the applicable lease is terminated prior to expiration of the initial lease term. Collectively, deferred leasing costs totaled $25.8 million and $23.7 million, net of accumulated amortization of $54.6 million and $53.7 million, as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Amortization expense, included in depreciation and amortization of deferred leasing costs in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, totaled $2.1 million and $2.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Real Estate Investment Properties

Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method and estimated useful lives of generally between 35 and 50 years for base buildings, or a shorter period if management determines that the building has a shorter useful life, and up to 20 years for certain other improvements that extend the useful lives. Leasehold improvement expenditures are capitalized when certain criteria are met, including when the Company supervises construction and will own the improvements. Tenant improvements are amortized, over the shorter of the lives of the related leases or the useful life of the improvements, using the straight-line method. Depreciation expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations totaled $21.9 million and $22.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Repairs and maintenance expense totaled $9.0 million and $7.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and is included in property operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Company did not recognize an impairment loss on any of its real estate during the six months ended June 30, 2024 or 2023.

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On April 19, 2024, the Company received approximately $0.2 million from the City of Fairfax, Virginia following its taking of 2,543 square feet of land at Boulevard, which is reflected as gain on disposition of property in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

4. Noncontrolling Interests - Holders of Convertible Limited Partnership Units in the Operating Partnership

As of June 30, 2024, the B. F. Saul Company and certain other affiliated entities, each of which is controlled by B. Francis Saul II and his family members, (collectively, the “Saul Organization”) held an aggregate 28.9% limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership represented by approximately 9.9 million convertible limited partnership units. These units are convertible into shares of Saul Centers’ common stock, at the option of the unit holder, on a one-for-one basis provided that, in accordance with the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, the rights may not be exercised at any time that the Saul Organization beneficially owns or will own after the exercise, directly or indirectly, in the aggregate more than 39.9% of the value of the outstanding common stock and preferred stock of Saul Centers, excluding shares credited to directors’ deferred fee accounts (See Note 8). As of June 30, 2024, approximately 598,000 units could be converted into shares of Saul Centers common stock.

As of June 30, 2024, a third party investor holds a 1.3% limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership represented by 469,740 convertible limited partnership units. At the option of the unit holder, these units are convertible into shares of Saul Centers’ common stock on a one-for-one basis; provided that, in lieu of the delivery of Saul Centers’ common stock, Saul Centers may, in its sole discretion, deliver cash in an amount equal to the value of such Saul Centers’ common stock.

The impact of the aggregate 30.2% limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership held by parties other than Saul Centers is reflected as Noncontrolling Interests in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Weighted average fully diluted partnership units and common stock outstanding for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, was approximately 34.5 million and 34.0 million, respectively and for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, was approximately 34.4 million and 34.0 million, respectively.

5. Notes Payable, Bank Credit Facility, Interest and Amortization of Deferred Debt Costs

At June 30, 2024, the Company had a $525.0 million senior unsecured credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) comprised of a $425.0 million revolving credit facility and a $100.0 million term loan. The revolving credit facility matures on August 29, 2025, and may be extended by the Company for one additional year, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions. The term loan matures on February 26, 2027. Interest accrues at the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 10 basis points plus an applicable spread, which is determined by certain leverage tests. As of June 30, 2024, the applicable spread for borrowings was 140 basis points related to the revolving credit facility and 135 basis points related to the term loan. Letters of credit may be issued under the Credit Facility. On June 30, 2024, based on the value of the Company’s unencumbered properties calculated in accordance with the terms of the Credit Facility, approximately $161.5 million was available and undrawn under the Credit Facility, $336.0 million was outstanding and approximately $185,000 was committed for letters of credit.

On August 23, 2022, the Company entered into two floating-to-fixed interest rate swap agreements to manage the interest rate risk associated with $100.0 million of its variable-rate debt. The effective date of each swap agreement is October 3, 2022 and each has a $50.0 million notional amount. One agreement terminates on October 1, 2027 and effectively fixes SOFR at 2.96%. The other agreement terminates on October 1, 2030 and effectively fixes SOFR at 2.91%. Because the interest-rate swaps effectively fix SOFR for $100.0 million of variable-rate debt, unless otherwise indicated, $100.0 million of variable-rate debt is treated as fixed-rate debt for disclosure purposes beginning September 30, 2022. The Company has designated the agreements as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes.

As of June 30, 2024, the fair value of the interest-rate swaps totaled approximately $4.8 million, which is included in Other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The change in value during the period is reflected in Other Comprehensive Income in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

On May 28, 2024, the Company closed on a 13.4-year, non-recourse, $100.0 million mortgage secured by Avenel Business Park, Leesburg Pike Plaza, and White Oak Shopping Center. The loan matures in 2037, bears interest at a fixed-rate of 6.38%, requires monthly principal and interest payments of $686,300 based on a 23.4-year amortization schedule and requires a final principal payment of $61.5 million at maturity. Proceeds were used to repay the remaining balance of approximately $51.2 million on the existing mortgages secured by the properties and reduce the outstanding balance of the Company’s Credit

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Facility. The loan is cross-collateralized and coterminous with the mortgage secured by Beacon Center and Seven Corners Center, which has an outstanding principal balance of $138.0 million as of June 30, 2024.

During the second quarter of 2023, the Company commenced drawing on its $145.0 million construction-to-permanent loan related to the residential and retail portions of Phase I of the Twinbrook Quarter development project. As of June 30, 2024, the balance of the loan was $102.3 million, net of unamortized deferred debt costs.

During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company commenced drawing on its $133.0 million loan related to the Hampden House development project. As of June 30, 2024, the balance of the loan was $39.5 million, net of unamortized deferred debt costs.

Saul Centers and certain consolidated subsidiaries of the Operating Partnership have guaranteed the payment obligations of the Operating Partnership under the Credit Facility. The Operating Partnership is the guarantor of (a) the mortgage secured by Kentlands Place, Kentlands Square I and Kentlands pad (totaling $26.9 million at June 30, 2024), (b) a portion of The Waycroft mortgage (approximately $23.6 million of the $147.2 million outstanding balance at June 30, 2024), and (c) the Ashbrook Marketplace mortgage (totaling $19.9 million at June 30, 2024).

The Company provides a repayment guaranty of 100% of the loan secured by Twinbrook Quarter during construction and lease-up. Such guaranty is expected to be reduced in the future as the development achieves certain metrics. As of June 30, 2024, the loan balance and the amount guaranteed were $104.8 million. The Company also provides the lender with a 100% construction completion guaranty.

The Company provides a limited repayment guaranty of $26.6 million during construction and lease-up for the loan secured by Hampden House. Such guaranty is expected to be reduced in the future as the development achieves certain metrics. As of June 30, 2024, the loan balance was $42.2 million. The Company also provides the lender with a 100% construction completion guaranty.

All other notes payable are non-recourse.

The principal amount of the Company’s outstanding debt totaled approximately $1.46 billion at June 30, 2024, of which approximately $1.23 billion was fixed-rate debt and approximately $236.0 million was unhedged variable rate debt outstanding under the Credit Facility. The carrying amount of the properties collateralizing the notes payable totaled approximately $1.61 billion as of June 30, 2024.

At December 31, 2023, the principal amount of the Company’s outstanding debt totaled approximately $1.41 billion, of which $1.13 billion was fixed rate debt and $276.0 million was unhedged variable rate debt outstanding under the Credit Facility. The carrying amount of the properties collateralizing the notes payable totaled approximately $1.52 billion as of December 31, 2023.

At June 30, 2024, the future principal payments of debt, including scheduled maturities and amortization, for years ending December 31, were as follows:


(In thousands)	Principal Payments
July 1 through December 31, 2024	$	16,886
2025	290,059		(a)
2026	164,738
2027	129,390		(b)
2028	47,957
2029	56,003
Thereafter	757,516
Principal amount	1,462,549
Unamortized deferred debt costs	19,945
Net	$	1,442,604

(a) Includes $236.0 million outstanding under the Credit Facility.

(b) Includes $100.0 million outstanding under the Credit Facility.

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Deferred debt costs consist of fees and costs incurred to obtain long-term financing, construction financing and the Credit Facility. These fees and costs are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the respective loans or agreements, which approximates the effective interest method. Deferred debt costs totaling $19.9 million and $19.3 million, net of accumulated amortization of $10.5 million and $10.6 million, at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, are reflected as a reduction of the related debt in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Interest expense, net and amortization of deferred debt costs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, were as follows:


	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)	2024		2023		2024		2023
Interest incurred	$	18,400	$	16,267	$	36,485	$	31,780
Amortization of deferred debt costs	582		564		1,145		1,122
Capitalized interest	(6,677)		(4,472)		(12,845)		(8,614)
Interest expense	12,305		12,359		24,785		24,288
Less: Interest income	38		81		70		189
Interest expense, net and amortization of deferred debt costs	$	12,267	$	12,278	$	24,715	$	24,099

6. Equity

The consolidated statements of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, reflect noncontrolling interests of $9.7 million and $8.2 million, respectively, representing income attributable to limited partnership units not held by Saul Centers.

At June 30, 2024, the Company had outstanding 3.0 million depositary shares, each representing 1/100th of a share of 6.125% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series D Stock”). The depositary shares are redeemable at the Company's option, in whole or in part, at the $25.00 liquidation preference, plus accrued but unpaid dividends up to, but not including, the redemption date. The depositary shares pay an annual dividend of $1.53125 per share, equivalent to 6.125% of the $25.00 liquidation preference. The Series D Stock has no stated maturity, is not subject to any sinking fund or mandatory redemption and is not convertible into any other securities of the Company except in connection with certain changes in control or delisting events. Investors in the depositary shares generally have no voting rights, but will have limited voting rights if the Company fails to pay dividends for six or more quarters (whether or not declared or consecutive) and in certain other events.

At June 30, 2024, the Company had outstanding 4.4 million depositary shares, each representing 1/100th of a share of 6.000% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series E Stock”). The depositary shares may be redeemed at the Company’s option, in whole or in part, on or after September 17, 2024, at the $25.00 liquidation preference, plus accrued but unpaid dividends up to, but not including, the redemption date. The depositary shares pay an annual dividend of $1.50 per share, equivalent to 6.000% of the $25.00 liquidation preference. The Series E Stock has no stated maturity, is not subject to any sinking fund or mandatory redemption and is not convertible into any other securities of the Company except in connection with certain changes in control or delisting events. Investors in the depositary shares generally have no voting rights, but will have limited voting rights if the Company fails to pay dividends for six or more quarters (whether or not declared or consecutive) and in certain other events.

Per Share Data

Per share data for net income (basic and diluted) is computed using weighted average shares of common stock. Convertible limited partnership units, unvested restricted share awards, and stock options are the Company’s potentially dilutive securities. For all periods presented, the convertible limited partnership units are non-dilutive. The following table sets forth, for the indicated periods, weighted averages of the number of common shares outstanding, basic and diluted, the effect of dilutive options and unvested restricted share awards, and the number of options which are not dilutive because the average price of the Company’s common stock was less than the exercise prices. The treasury stock method was used to measure the effect of the dilution.

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	Average Shares/Awards/Options Outstanding
	As of or for the three months ended June 30,		As of or for the six months ended June 30,
(In thousands)	2024	2023	2024	2023
Weighted average common stock outstanding-Basic	24,112	24,043	24,103	24,034
Weighted average effect of dilutive options	2	1	3	1
Weighted average effect of dilutive unvested restricted share awards	2	—	1	—
Weighted average common stock outstanding-Diluted	24,116	24,044	24,107	24,035
Non-dilutive options as of period end	1,149	1,672	1,149	1,672
Years non-dilutive options were issued as of period end	2015 through 2022	2014 through 2022	2015 through 2022	2014 through 2022

7. Related Party Transactions

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, the President and Chief Operating Officer, the Executive Vice President-Chief Legal and Administrative Officer and the Executive Vice President-Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer of the Company are also officers of various members of the Saul Organization and their management time is shared with the Saul Organization. Their annual compensation is fixed by the Compensation Committee of the Board, with the exception of the Executive Vice President-Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer whose share of annual compensation allocated to the Company is determined by the shared services agreement (described below).

The Company participates in a multiemployer 401K plan with entities in the Saul Organization which covers those full-time employees who meet the requirements as specified in the plan. Company contributions, which are included in general and administrative expense or property operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, at the discretionary amount of up to 6% of the employee’s cash compensation, subject to certain limits, were $235,500 and $231,400 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. All amounts contributed by employees and the Company are fully vested.

The Company also participates in a multiemployer nonqualified deferred compensation plan with entities in the Saul Organization which covers those full-time employees who meet the requirements as specified in the plan. According to the plan, which can be modified or discontinued at any time, participating employees defer 2% of their compensation in excess of a specified amount. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company credited to employee accounts $110,600 and $132,400, respectively, which is the sum of accrued earnings and up to three times the amount deferred by employees and is included in general and administrative expense. All amounts contributed by employees and credited by the Company are fully vested. The cumulative unfunded liability under this plan was $3.2 million and $3.3 million, at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and is included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The Company and the Saul Organization are parties to a shared services agreement (the “Agreement”) that provides for the sharing of certain personnel and ancillary functions such as computer hardware, software, and support services and certain direct and indirect administrative personnel. The method for determining the cost of the shared services is provided for in the Agreement and is based upon head count, estimates of usage or estimates of time incurred, as applicable. The terms of the Agreement and the payments made thereunder are deemed reasonable by management and are reviewed annually by the Audit Committee of the Board, which consists entirely of independent directors. Net billings by the Saul Organization for the Company’s share of these ancillary costs and expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, which included rental expense for the Company’s headquarters sublease, totaled approximately $5.8 million and $5.4 million, respectively. The amounts are generally expensed as incurred and are primarily reported as general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities included approximately $1.0 million and $1.1 million, respectively, representing amounts due to the Saul Organization for the Company’s share of these ancillary costs and expenses.

The Company subleases its corporate headquarters space from a member of the Saul Organization. The sublease commenced in March 2002, expires in 2027, and provides for base rent increases of 3% per year, with payment of a pro-rata share of operating expenses over a base year amount. The Agreement requires each party to pay an allocation of total rental payments based on a percentage proportionate to the number of employees employed by each party. The Company’s rent expense for its headquarters location was $431,200 and $436,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and is included in general and administrative expense.

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The B. F. Saul Insurance Agency, Inc., a subsidiary of the B. F. Saul Company and a member of the Saul Organization, is a general insurance agency that receives commissions and fees in connection with the Company’s insurance program. Such commissions and fees amounted to $157,600 and $315,500 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

8. Stock-based Employee Compensation, Stock Option Plans, and Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors

In 2004, the Company established a stock incentive plan (the “Options Plan”), as amended. Under the Options Plan, options were granted at an exercise price not less than the market value of the common stock on the date of grant and expire ten years from the date of grant. Officer options vest ratably over four years following the grant and are charged to expense using the straight-line method over the vesting period. Director options vest immediately and are charged to expense as of the date of grant. The Options Plan was replaced with the Incentive Plan (discussed below) during May 2024.

The Company uses the fair value method to value and account for stock options. The fair value of options granted is determined at the time of the grant using the Black-Scholes model, a widely used method for valuing stock-based employee compensation, and the following assumptions: (1) Expected Volatility determined using the most recent trading history of the Company’s common stock (month-end closing prices) corresponding to the average expected term of the options; (2) Average Expected Term of the options based on prior exercise history, scheduled vesting and the expiration date; (3) Expected Dividend Yield determined by management after considering the Company’s current and historic dividend yield, the Company’s yield in relation to other retail REITs and the Company’s market yield at the grant date; and (4) a Risk-free Interest Rate based upon the market yields of US Treasury obligations with maturities corresponding to the average expected term of the options at the grant date. The Company amortizes the value of options granted ratably over the vesting period and includes the amounts as compensation expense in general and administrative expenses.

Pursuant to the Plan, the Compensation Committee established a Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors for the benefit of the Company’s directors and their beneficiaries. Annually, directors are given the ability to make an election to defer all or part of their fees and have the option to have their fees paid in cash, in shares of common stock or in a combination of cash and shares of common stock upon separation from the Board. If a director elects to have their fees paid in stock, fees earned during a calendar quarter are aggregated and divided by the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on the first trading day of the following quarter to determine the number of shares to be credited to the director. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, 4,933 shares were credited to directors’ deferred fee accounts and 7,970 shares were issued. As of June 30, 2024, the directors’ deferred fee accounts comprise 120,324 shares.

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, stock option expense totaling $0.4 million was included in general and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. As of June 30, 2024, the estimated future expense related to unvested stock options was approximately $1.3 million.

The table below summarizes the option activity for the six months ended June 30, 2024:


	Number of Shares	Weighted Average Exercise Price per share		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at January 1	1,820,000	$	49.41	$	1,197,380
Granted	—	—		—
Exercised	(4,375)	33.79		15,306
Expired/Forfeited	(475,125)	51.01		—
Outstanding at June 30	1,340,500	48.89		570,298
Exercisable at June 30	1,100,750	50.75		213,815

The intrinsic value of stock options outstanding or exercisable measures the price difference between the options’ exercise price and the closing share price quoted by the New York Stock Exchange as of the date of measurement. There were 4,375 options exercised during the six months ended June 30, 2024. No options were exercised during the six months ended June 30, 2023. At June 28, 2024, the final trading day of the 2024 second quarter, the closing share price of $36.77 was lower than the exercise price of 1.1 million outstanding options granted in 2015 through 2022. The weighted average remaining contractual life of the Company’s outstanding and exercisable options is 5.3 years and 4.7 years, respectively.

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On May 17, 2024, following shareholder approval, the Company established the Saul Centers, Inc. 2024 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Incentive Plan”), under which various equity incentives may be granted. On May 17, 2024, the Company granted 117,000 restricted shares to officers, divided equally between time-vested and performance-based awards. The time-vested restricted share awards granted to officers will vest on an annual basis over five years. The performance-based restricted share awards will vest on the fifth anniversary of the award’s grant date. The performance measurement for the performance-based awards is the Company’s annual actual funds from operations compared to the annual funds from operations target established by the Board. Performance-based awards are earned on a sliding scale from 50% to 150% of the number of shares granted as the Company’s actual funds from operations scales from 90% to 110% of the Board’s established target, with a minimum result of 90% of the target required for the award to vest.

The Company uses the fair value method to value and account for restricted stock grants. The fair value of restricted stock granted is determined at the time of the grant using a discounted cash flow analysis, and the following assumptions: (1) Expected Dividend Yield determined by management after considering the Company’s current and historic dividend yield, the Company’s yield in relation to other retail REITs and the Company’s market yield at the grant date; (2) the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of the grant; (3) estimated forfeitures; and (4) a present value discount rate equal to the Expected Dividend Yield. The Company amortizes the value of granted restricted stock ratably over the vesting period and includes the amounts as compensation expense in general and administrative expenses. For accounting purposes, (a) time-vested restricted stock awards are treated as having been granted on the date the Board authorizes the grant and (b) performance-based restricted stock awards are treated as having been granted on the date the Board establishes the performance target.

On May 20, 2024, the Company granted 18,000 restricted shares to non-employee directors, which will vest on an annual basis over three years.

Dividends on restricted share awards will accrue commencing on the grant date and will be paid when the underlying shares vest. Restricted stock awards are measured at fair value, adjusted for estimated forfeitures. The cost of restricted stock compensation is charged to expense ratably from the grant date through the vesting date and will be adjusted periodically for changes in forfeiture estimates and, for performance-based awards, the impact of revised expectations of the Company’s results compared to the Board-established targets.

For accounting purposes, performance-based awards are not treated as granted until the Board establishes the target for those awards. The following table summarizes the 2024 restricted share awards:


	Directors		Officers
Grant date	May 20, 2024		May 17, 2024
Closing price per share	$	37.52	$	38.10
Fair value per share	34.63		35.27

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, restricted stock compensation expense totaled $0.1 million, which was included in general and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. As of June 30, 2024, the estimated future expense related to unvested restricted stock grants was approximately $3.0 million.

The table below summarizes the restricted stock activity for the six months ended June 30, 2024:


	Number of Shares	Weighted Average Estimated Fair Value Per Share		Estimated Aggregate Fair Value
Outstanding at January 1	—	$	—	$	—
Granted	88,200	35.14		3,099,032
Vested	—	—		—
Forfeited	—	—		—
Outstanding at June 30	88,200	35.14		3,099,032
Authorized future grants	46,800

During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized approximately $0.5 million and $0.7 million, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense. As of June 30, 2024, estimated future stock-based compensation expense related to unvested awards under both plans is approximately $4.3 million.

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9. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses are reasonable estimates of their fair value. The aggregate fair value of the notes payable with fixed-rate payment terms was determined using Level 2 data in a discounted cash flow approach, which is based upon management’s estimate of borrowing rates and loan terms currently available to the Company for fixed-rate financing, would be approximately $997.8 million and $957.9 million, respectively, compared to the principal balance of $1.23 billion and $1.13 billion at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. A change in any of the significant inputs may lead to a change in the Company’s fair value measurement of its debt.

10. Derivatives and Hedging Activities

The Company’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to mitigate the volatility of interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish these objectives, the Company primarily uses floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount.

The change in the fair value of derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. Such derivatives were used to hedge the variable cash flows associated with certain variable-rate debt.

Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on the Company’s variable-rate debt. During the next twelve months, the Company estimates that approximately $2.0 million will be reclassified from other comprehensive income and reflected as a decrease to interest expense.

The Company carries its interest-rate swaps at fair value. The Company has determined the majority of the inputs used to value its derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy with the exception of the impact of counter-party risk, which was determined using Level 3 inputs and is not significant. Derivative instruments are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy because their values are determined using third-party pricing models that contain inputs that are derived from observable market data. Valuation models require a variety of inputs, including contractual terms, market prices, yield curves, credit spreads, measures of volatility, and correlations of such inputs. As of June 30, 2024, the fair value of the interest-rate swaps was approximately $4.8 million and is included in Other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The change in value during the period is reflected in Other Comprehensive Income in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

The table below details the fair value and location of the interest rate swaps as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

(In thousands)

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

Derivative Instrument

Balance Sheet Location

Fair Value

Balance Sheet Location

Fair Value

Interest rate swaps

Other Assets

4,769

Other Assets

2,742

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The table below details the location in the financial statements of the gain or loss recognized on interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedges for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.



(In thousands)	The Effect of Hedge Accounting on Other Comprehensive Income (OCI)
	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI	$	828	$	2,919	$	3,239	$	1,302
Location of gain (loss) reclassified from OCI into income	Interest expense, net and amortization of deferred debt costs		Interest expense, net and amortization of deferred debt costs		Interest expense, net and amortization of deferred debt costs		Interest expense, net and amortization of deferred debt costs
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from OCI into income	$	(604)	$	(518)	$	(1,212)	$	(915)

11. Commitments and Contingencies

Neither the Company nor the Current Portfolio Properties are subject to any material litigation, nor, to management’s knowledge, is any material litigation currently threatened against the Company, other than routine litigation and administrative proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Management believes that these items, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse impact on the Company or the Current Portfolio Properties.

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12. Business Segments

The Company has two reportable business segments: Shopping Centers and Mixed-Use Properties. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies (see Note 2). The Company evaluates performance based upon income and cash flows from real estate of the combined properties in each segment. All of our properties within each segment generate similar types of revenues and expenses related to tenant rent, reimbursements and operating expenses. Although services are provided to a variety of tenants, the types of services provided to them are similar within each segment. The properties in each portfolio have similar economic characteristics and the nature of the products and services provided to our tenants and the method to distribute such services are consistent throughout the portfolio. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year information to conform to the 2024 presentation.


Financial Information By Segment
(In thousands)	Shopping Centers		Mixed-Use Properties		Corporate and Other		Consolidated Totals
Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
Real estate rental operations:
Revenue	$	46,765	$	20,178	$	—	$	66,943
Expenses	(9,953)		(7,311)		—		(17,264)
Income from real estate	36,812		12,867		—		49,679

Interest expense, net and amortization of deferred debt costs	—		—		(12,267)		(12,267)
Depreciation and amortization of deferred leasing costs	(7,084)		(4,917)		—		(12,001)
General and administrative	—		—		(6,102)		(6,102)



Gain on disposition of property	181		—		—		181



Net income (loss)	$	29,909	$	7,950	$	(18,369)	$	19,490
Capital investment	$	4,648	$	39,977	$	—	$	44,625
Total assets	$	900,335	$	1,156,510	$	14,752	$	2,071,597


Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
Real estate rental operations:
Revenue	$	43,974	$	19,735	$	—	$	63,709
Expenses	(9,462)		(6,988)		—		(16,450)
Income from real estate	34,512		12,747		—		47,259

Interest expense, net and amortization of deferred debt costs	—		—		(12,278)		(12,278)
Depreciation and amortization of deferred leasing costs	(7,066)		(5,048)		—		(12,114)
General and administrative	—		—		(5,678)		(5,678)








Net income (loss)	$	27,446	$	7,699	$	(17,956)	$	17,189
Capital investment	$	4,221	$	51,989	$	—	$	56,210
Total assets	$	915,274	$	972,258	$	19,162	$	1,906,694

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


Financial Information By Segment
(In thousands)	Shopping Centers		Mixed-Use Properties		Corporate and Other		Consolidated Totals
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
Real estate rental operations:
Revenue	$	93,698	$	39,937	$	—	$	133,635
Expenses	(20,917)		(14,516)		—		(35,433)
Income from real estate	72,781		25,421		—		98,202

Interest expense, net and amortization of deferred debt costs	—		—		(24,715)		(24,715)
Depreciation and amortization of deferred leasing costs	(14,158)		(9,872)		—		(24,030)
General and administrative	—		—		(11,885)		(11,885)




Gain on disposition of property	181		—		—		181


Net income (loss)	$	58,804	$	15,549	$	(36,600)	$	37,753
Capital investment	$	8,789	$	81,405	$	—	$	90,194
Total assets	$	900,335	$	1,156,510	$	14,752	$	2,071,597

Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Real estate rental operations:
Revenue	$	88,199	$	38,559	$	—	$	126,758
Expenses	(18,722)		(14,009)		—		(32,731)
Income from real estate	69,477		24,550		—		94,027

Interest expense, net and amortization of deferred debt costs	—		—		(24,099)		(24,099)
Depreciation and amortization of deferred leasing costs	(14,193)		(9,937)		—		(24,130)
General and administrative	—		—		(10,946)		(10,946)








Net income (loss)	$	55,284	$	14,613	$	(35,045)	$	34,852
Capital investment	$	5,888	$	93,478	$	—	$	99,366
Total assets	$	915,274	$	972,258	$	19,162	$	1,906,694

13. Subsequent Events

The Company has reviewed all events and transactions for the period subsequent to June 30, 2024, and determined there are no subsequent events required to be disclosed.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

This section should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Company and the accompanying notes in “Item 1. Financial Statements” of this report and the more detailed information contained in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. Historical results and percentage relationships set forth in Item 1 and this section should not be taken as indicative of future operations of the Company. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined in this section have the meanings given to them in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained herein constitute forward-looking statements as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. Our future results, financial condition and business may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. You can find many of these statements by looking for words such as “plans,” “intends,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “believes” or similar expressions in this Form 10-Q. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon present expectations and reasonable assumptions, our actual results could differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time, unless required by law. The following are some of the risks and uncertainties, although not all risks and uncertainties, that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those presented in our forward-looking statements:

•the ability of our tenants to pay rent;

•our reliance on shopping center “anchor” tenants and other significant tenants;

•our substantial relationships with members of the Saul Organization;

•risks of financing, such as increases in interest rates, restrictions imposed by our debt, our ability to meet existing financial covenants and our ability to consummate planned and additional financings on acceptable terms;

•our development activities;

•our access to additional capital;

•our ability to successfully complete additional acquisitions, developments or redevelopments, or if they are consummated, whether such acquisitions, developments or redevelopments perform as expected;

•adverse trends in the retail, office and residential real estate sectors;

•risks relating to cybersecurity, including disruption to our business and operations and exposure to liabilities from tenants, employees, capital providers, and other third parties;

•risks generally incident to the ownership of real property, including adverse changes in economic conditions, changes in the investment climate for real estate, changes in real estate taxes and other operating expenses, adverse changes in governmental rules and fiscal policies, the relative illiquidity of real estate and environmental risks; and

•risks related to our status as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, such as the existence of complex regulations relating to our status as a REIT, the effect of future changes to REIT requirements as a result of new legislation and the adverse consequences of the failure to qualify as a REIT.

Additional information related to these risks and uncertainties are included in “Risk Factors” (Part I, Item 1A of this Form 10-Q and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023), “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” (Part I, Item 3 of this Form 10-Q and Part II, Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023), and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations” (Part I, Item 2 of this Form 10-Q).

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General

The following discussion is based primarily on the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.

Overview

The Company’s primary strategy is to continue to focus on diversification of its assets through development of transit-oriented, residential mixed-use projects and expansion of and additions to its grocery-anchored shopping centers in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The Company’s operating strategy also includes improvement of the operating performance of its assets, internal growth of its Shopping Centers through the development of pad sites, and supplementing its development pipeline with selective redevelopment and renovations of its core Shopping Centers. Including Twinbrook Quarter and Hampden House, the Company has a pipeline of entitled sites in its portfolio, some of which are currently Shopping Centers, for development of up to 3,700 apartment units and 975,000 square feet of retail and office space. All such sites are located proximate to Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority red line Metro stations in Montgomery County, Maryland.

The Company intends to selectively add free-standing pad site buildings within its Shopping Center portfolio and replace underperforming tenants with tenants that generate strong traffic, including anchor stores such as supermarkets and drug stores. The Company has executed leases or leases under negotiation for four more pad sites.

In recent years, there has been a limited amount of quality properties for sale. Management believes it will continue to be challenging to identify acquisition opportunities for investment in existing and new shopping center and mixed-use properties into the near future. It is management’s view that several of the sub-markets in which the Company operates have, or are expected to have in the future, attractive supply/demand characteristics. The Company will continue to evaluate acquisition, development and redevelopment as integral parts of its overall business plan.

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, economic conditions within the local Washington, DC metropolitan area had remained relatively stable. Issues facing the Federal government relating to taxation, spending and interest rate policy will likely continue to impact the office, retail and residential real estate markets over the coming years. Because the majority of the Company’s property operating income is produced by our Shopping Centers, we continually monitor the implications of government policy changes, as well as shifts in consumer demand between on-line and in-store shopping, on future shopping center construction and retailer store expansion and closure plans. Based on our observations, we continue to adapt our marketing and merchandising strategies in ways to maximize our future performance. The Company's commercial leasing percentage, on a same property basis, which excludes the impact of properties not in operation for the entirety of the comparable periods, increased to 95.8% at June 30, 2024, from 94.0% at June 30, 2023.

The Company maintains a ratio of total debt to total estimated asset market value of under 50%, which allows the Company to obtain additional secured borrowings if necessary. As of June 30, 2024, including the $100.0 million hedged variable-rate debt, total fixed-rate debt with staggered maturities from 2025 to 2041 represented approximately 83.9% of the Company’s notes payable, thus mitigating refinancing risk. The Company’s unhedged variable-rate debt consists of $236.0 million outstanding under the Credit Facility. The relatively low amount of variable-rate debt limits our exposure to near-term interest rate fluctuations. Our current development projects are partially funded with long-term, fixed-rate construction-to-permanent debt, which is included in our total fixed-rate debt mentioned above, which also mitigates our exposure to interest-rate fluctuations and refinance risk. Including fixed and variable rate debt, the Company’s outstanding debt totaled approximately $1.46 billion with a weighted average remaining term of 8.2 years as of June 30, 2024. As of June 30, 2024, the Company has availability of approximately $161.5 million under its Credit Facility.

Recent Developments

The Company is developing Twinbrook Quarter Phase I (“Phase I”) located in Rockville, Maryland. Phase I includes an 80,000 square foot Wegmans supermarket, approximately 25,000 square feet of small shop space, 452 apartment units and a 230,000 square foot office building. The office tower portion of Phase I is not being constructed at this time. In connection with the development of the residential and retail portions of Phase I, we must also invest in infrastructure and other items that will support both Phase I and other portions of the development of Twinbrook Quarter. Excluding imputed capitalized interest, the total cost of the project is expected to be approximately $331.5 million, of which $271.4 million is related to the development of the residential and retail portions of Phase I and $60.1 million is related to infrastructure and other items. Of the expected $331.5 million total cost, $306.5 million has been invested to date. A portion of the cost of the project is being financed by a $145.0 million construction-to-permanent loan. During the second quarter of 2023, the Company commenced drawing on the loan and, as of June 30, 2024, the outstanding balance of the loan was $102.3 million, net of unamortized deferred debt costs. Apartment unit construction is nearing completion on the top two residential floors (10 and 11). Lobby and amenity spaces are nearing completion and final inspections are in process. Work to complete the site, including streetscape and sidewalks, is ongoing. Initial delivery of Phase I is anticipated in late 2024. The development potential of all

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phases of the entire 18.4 acre Twinbrook Quarter site totals 1,865 residential units, 473,000 square feet of retail space, and 431,000 square feet of office space.

The Company is developing Hampden House, a project located in downtown Bethesda, Maryland that will include up to 366 apartment units and 10,100 square feet of retail space. Excluding imputed capitalized interest, the total cost of the project is expected to be approximately $246.4 million, of which $168.3 million has been invested to date. A portion of the cost of the project is being financed by a $133.0 million construction-to-permanent loan. During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company commenced drawing on the loan and, as of June 30, 2024, the outstanding balance of the loan was $39.5 million, net of unamortized deferred debt costs. The structure is complete and topped out at roof level. Exterior façade work is continuing, including installation of precast panels, brick and windows, along with mechanical, plumbing and electrical work throughout the building. Construction is expected to be completed in late 2025.

Critical Accounting Policies

The Company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, which requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reporting of financial position and results of operations. If judgment or interpretation of the facts and circumstances relating to various transactions had been different, it is possible that different accounting policies would have been applied resulting in a different presentation of the financial statements. The Company has identified the following policies that, due to estimates and assumptions inherent in these policies, involve a relatively high degree of judgment and complexity.

Real Estate Investments

Real estate investment properties are stated at historic cost less depreciation. Although the Company intends to own its real estate investment properties over a long term, from time to time it will evaluate its market position, market conditions, and other factors and may elect to sell properties that do not conform to the Company’s investment profile. Management believes that the Company’s real estate assets have generally appreciated in value since their acquisition or development and, accordingly, the aggregate current value exceeds their aggregate net book value and also exceeds the value of the Company’s liabilities as reported in the financial statements. Because the financial statements are prepared in conformity with GAAP, they do not report the current fair market value of the Company’s real estate investment properties.

If there is an event or change in circumstance that indicates a potential impairment in the value of a real estate investment property, the Company prepares an analysis to determine whether the carrying amount of the real estate investment property exceeds its estimated fair value. The Company considers both quantitative and qualitative factors when identifying impairment indicators including recurring operating losses, significant decreases in occupancy, and significant adverse changes in market conditions, legal factors and business climate. If impairment indicators are present, the Company compares the projected cash flows of the property over its remaining useful life, on an undiscounted basis, to the carrying amount of that property. The Company assesses its undiscounted projected cash flows based upon estimated capitalization rates, historic operating results and market conditions that may affect the property. If the carrying amount is greater than the undiscounted projected cash flows, the Company would recognize an impairment loss equivalent to an amount required to adjust the carrying amount to its then estimated fair value. The fair value of any property is sensitive to the actual results of any of the aforementioned estimated factors, either individually or taken as a whole. Should the actual results differ from management’s projections, the valuation could be negatively or positively affected.

Accounts Receivable, Accrued Income, and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Accounts receivable primarily represent amounts currently due from tenants in accordance with the terms of their respective leases. Individual leases are assessed for collectability and, upon the determination that the collection of rents is not probable, accrued rent and accounts receivable are charged off, and the charge off is reflected as an adjustment to rental revenue. Revenue from leases where collection is not probable is recorded on a cash basis until collectability is determined to be probable. We also assess whether operating lease receivables, at the portfolio level, are appropriately valued based upon an analysis of balances outstanding, effects of tenant bankruptcies, historical levels of bad debt and current economic trends. Evaluating and estimating uncollectable lease payments and related receivables requires a significant amount of judgment by management and is based on the best information available to management at the time of evaluation. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

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Legal Contingencies

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business, which are generally covered by insurance. While the resolution of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company believes the final outcome of current matters will not have a material adverse effect on its financial position or the results of operations. Upon determination that a loss is probable to occur, the estimated amount of the loss is recorded in the financial statements. Both the amount of the loss and the point at which its occurrence is considered probable can be difficult to determine.

Results of Operations

Three months ended June 30, 2024 (the “2024 Quarter”) compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023 (the “2023 Quarter”)

Net income for the 2024 Quarter increased to $19.5 million from $17.2 million for the 2023 Quarter. Significant changes in revenue and expenses are discussed below.

Revenue

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