Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) risk factors: FY2024 10-K

1. Revenue from our properties may be reduced or limited if the retail operations of our tenants are not successful.
2. Our net income depends on the success and continued presence of our “anchor” tenants.
3. A shift in retail shopping from brick and mortar stores to online shopping may have an adverse impact on our cash flow, financial condition and results of operations.
4. We have properties that are geographically concentrated, and adverse economic or real estate market declines in these areas could have a material adverse effect on us.
5. We may be unable to collect balances due from tenants that file for bankruptcy protection.
6. We may experience difficulty or delay in renewing leases or re-leasing space.
7. Our development activities have inherent risks.
8. Redevelopments and acquisitions may fail to perform as expected.
9. Our performance and value are subject to general risks associated with the real estate industry.
10. Many real estate costs are fixed, even if income from our properties decreases.
11. Competition may limit our ability to purchase new properties and generate sufficient income from tenants.
12. We may be unable to sell properties when appropriate because real estate investments are illiquid.
13. We may have limited flexibility in dealing with our jointly owned investments.
14. Our insurance coverage on our properties may be inadequate.
15. Natural disasters, climate change and health crises, could have an adverse impact on our cash flow and operating results.

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1. The amount of debt we have and the restrictions imposed by that debt could adversely affect our business and financial condition.
2. We are obligated to comply with financial and other covenants pursuant to our debt obligations that could restrict our operating activities, and the failure to comply with such covenants could result in defaults that accelerate payment under our debt agreements.
3. Adverse changes in our credit rating could affect our borrowing capacity and borrowing terms.
4. Our ability to grow will be limited if we cannot obtain additional capital.
5. Rising interest rates could adversely affect our cash flow and the market price of our outstanding debt and preferred shares.Interest rates
6. Hedging activity may expose us to risks, including the risks that a counterparty will not perform and that the hedge will not yield the economic benefits we anticipate, which may adversely affect us.

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1. Failure to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes would cause the Parent Company to be taxed as a corporation, which would substantially reduce funds available for payment of distributions.
2. To maintain our status as a REIT, we limit the amount of shares any one shareholder of the Parent Company can own.
3. Legislative, administrative, regulatory or other actions affecting REITs, including positions taken by the IRS, could have a material adverse effect on us and our investors.
4. We may be required to incur additional debt to qualify as a REIT.
5. Environmental laws and regulations could reduce the value or profitability of our properties.
6. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 could require us to take remedial steps with respect to existing or newly acquired properties.
7. The revenues generated by our tenants could be negatively affected by various federal, state and local laws to which they are subject.
8. Certain tax and anti-takeover provisions of the Parent Company's declaration of trust and bylaws, and certain restrictions in the Partnership's limited partnership agreement, may inhibit a change of our control.

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1. The market value of our debt and equity securities is subject to various factors that may cause significant fluctuations or volatility.
2. We cannot assure you we will continue to pay dividends in the current composition or at historical rates.
3. The Parent Company is a holding company with no direct operations, and it will rely on funds received from the Partnership to pay its obligations and make distributions to its shareholders.
4. Loss of our key management could adversely affect performance and the value of our common shares.
5. We may adjust our business policies without shareholder approval.
6. We face risks relating to cyber threats that could cause loss of confidential information and other business disruptions.Cybersecurity

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