CBL Properties Reports Strong Results for First Quarter 2024

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CBL Properties reported a 3.6% increase in same-center NOI for the first quarter of 2024 compared to the prior year. FFO, as adjusted, per share was $1.50, slightly down from $1.56 in the first quarter of 2023. The company executed over 1.1 million square feet of leases, including a 10.2% increase in average rents for new leases. Portfolio occupancy was 89.4% as of March 31, 2024. Same-center tenant sales per square foot increased 0.2% for the quarter, but declined by 3.7% for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2024. The company had $295.3 million in unrestricted cash and marketable securities as of March 31, 2024.

Positive

• CBL Properties reported a 3.6% increase in same-center NOI for the first quarter of 2024, reflecting improving fundamentals.

• The company executed over 1.1 million square feet of leases, with new leases signing at a 10.2% increase in average rents compared to prior leases.

• Portfolio occupancy was at 89.4% as of March 31, 2024, demonstrating a stable operational performance.

• Same-center tenant sales per square foot for the first quarter of 2024 showed a modest increase of 0.2%.

• CBL had $295.3 million in unrestricted cash and marketable securities as of March 31, 2024, indicating financial stability.

Negative

• Portfolio occupancy declined by 50 basis points to 89.4% compared to the prior year, signaling a slight decrease in overall occupancy.

• Same-center tenant sales per square foot for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2024, declined by 3.7%, indicating a decrease in sales performance over the year.

• Although the first quarter saw a modest increase in sales, the overall trend for the past 12 months showed a decrease in sales performance.

Insights

Financial Analyst

The reported increase in same-center Net Operating Income (NOI) of 3.6% coupled with a decline in portfolio occupancy presents a mixed signal. On one hand, NOI growth is indicative of efficient operations and can signal underlying health in a REIT's core business. However, the slight decline in occupancy, from 89.9% to 89.4%, is a point of concern as it could impact future revenue streams. Additionally, the slight increase in same-center tenant sales per square foot (0.2%) seems positive but does not offset the yearly decline of 3.7%. It's essential to monitor these figures as indicators of the retail environment's impact on CBL's portfolio.

The reported performance on Funds from Operations (FFO), a key metric for REITs, shows a decrease from $1.86 to $1.50 on an adjusted basis per share year over year. This decline could suggest potential headwinds in profitability or operational challenges that may need further exploration. CBL’s proactive approach to its debt maturity profile and intention to grow its cash position is noteworthy, as it suggests prudence in light of the interest rate volatility.

For investors, the announced dividend of $0.40 per share remains a point of interest, providing an immediate return on investment, but they should also weigh the long-term sustainability of such payments against the company's operational performance and strategic initiatives.

Real Estate Market Analyst

The increase in average rents for new and comparable leases by 10.2% is a positive indicator of rental market strength and CBL's ability to negotiate more favorable lease terms. This could be interpreted as a sign of tenant confidence and demand for space within CBL’s properties, especially in the context of the retail real estate market.

Attention should be given to the retirement of recourse loans and cooperation in foreclosures or conveyance of properties such as WestGate Mall and Alamance Crossing East. These actions could impact the balance sheet and liquidity position, potentially signaling strategic portfolio optimization or distress in certain assets.

Investors might also be interested in the development and redevelopment activity. The funds allocated to these endeavors reflect the company's commitment to maintaining and enhancing asset value, which is important for long-term property competitiveness.

Debt Market Analyst

From a debt perspective, CBL's well-laddered maturity schedule with only three major loan maturities in 2024 is a beneficial strategy, reducing the refinancing risk associated with interest rate fluctuations. The active management of refinancing these loans speaks to the company's risk management practices.

The exploration of sales of term loan properties to meet the term loan extension test in 2025 presents a potentially strategic leverage management tactic. While it may contribute to a stronger corporate cash reserve, it also raises questions about the future composition of the company's asset base. Investors should consider the implications of these potential sales on the company's asset quality and income-generating potential.

Same-center NOI increased 3.6% over the prior-year period

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- CBL Properties (NYSE: CBL) announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. Results of operations as reported in the consolidated financial statements for these periods are prepared in accordance with GAAP. A description of each supplemental non-GAAP financial measure and the related reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measure is located at the end of this news release.

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2024				2023
Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders		$	(0.01	)		$	0.06
Funds from Operations ("FFO")		$	1.21			$	1.86
FFO, as adjusted (1)		$	1.50			$	1.56

(1)

For a reconciliation of FFO to FFO, as adjusted, for the periods presented, please refer to the footnotes to the Company’s reconciliation of net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders to FFO allocable to Operating Partnership common unitholders on page 8 of this news release.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• CBL reported an increase in same-center NOI of 3.6% for first quarter 2024 compared with the prior-year period, and FFO, as adjusted, per share of $1.50, compared with $1.56 for first quarter 2023. Results were in-line with the previously issued guidance range for 2024 same-center NOI in the range of $428 million - $442 million and after adjusting for year-to-date share repurchase activity, 2024 FFO, as adjusted, per share guidance in the range of $6.24 - $6.69.
• Over 1.1 million square feet of leases were executed in first quarter 2024. First quarter 2024 leasing results included comparable leases of approximately 775,000 square feet signed at a 10.2% increase in average rents versus the prior leases.
• Portfolio occupancy was 89.4% as of March 31, 2024, a 50 basis point decline compared with portfolio occupancy of 89.9% as of March 31, 2023. Same-center occupancy for malls, lifestyle centers and outlet centers was 87.7% as of March 31, 2024, a 50-basis-point decline from 88.2% as of March 31, 2023.
• Same-center tenant sales per square foot for the first quarter 2024 increased 0.2%, a reversal of previous sales trends. Same-center tenant sales per square foot for the 12-months ended March 31, 2024, declined 3.7% to $417, compared with $433 for the prior period.
• As of March 31, 2024, the Company had $295.3 million of unrestricted cash and marketable securities.
• More than $9.1 million in share repurchases completed year-to-date, continuing CBL's commitment to return capital to shareholders.
• CBL's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.40 per common share for the quarter ending June 30, 2024. The dividend equates to an annual dividend payment of $1.60 per common share.

“As demonstrated by first quarter results, CBL is off to a solid start in 2024," said CBL's chief executive officer, Stephen D. Lebovitz. "We are pleased with the strong 3.6% growth in same-center NOI for the quarter. This growth reflects the improving fundamentals and overall quality of the CBL portfolio. NOI results also include the realization of a multi-year effort to reduce real estate taxes in certain markets, which was anticipated in our original guidance provided last quarter. In addition, results benefited from lower third-party contract expense related to the new contracts signed in third quarter 2023. Maintenance and repair expense was also lower in the quarter, primarily due to timing of projects which are expected to occur later in the year.

“Leasing volumes remained strong this quarter as we signed more than 220,000-square-feet of new leases, highlighted by new locations for Barnes & Noble's in-line mall concept, fast-growing global lifestyle retailer MINISO, Five Below, and food court stores for Popeye's. Comparable leasing spreads were notably up more than 10% as we replaced several spaces with below market prior rents. While we are pleased with this quarter’s leasing spreads, we anticipate experiencing some pressure going forward due to certain national tenants with higher occupancy costs. We were encouraged to see portfolio tenant sales improve modestly during the quarter. Although occupancy declined modestly in the quarter, the overall tenant environment is healthy, and we remain focused on capitalizing on tenant demand for new locations across the portfolio to generate occupancy growth.

"Interest rate volatility and its impact on the overall financing market remains a concern; however, we are benefiting from our well-laddered maturity schedule with only three major loan maturities in 2024. Financing plans for all three are actively in process. We are also exploring various avenues, including potential sales of term loan properties, to meet our term loan extension test in 2025 while minimizing use of our corporate cash reserve.

"Our focus through the remainder of the year is to build on the strong momentum generated in the first quarter while working to improve our debt maturity profile and grow our strong cash position."

Same-center Net Operating Income (“NOI”) ⁽¹⁾:

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2024				2023
Total Revenues		$	159,521			$	162,648
Total Expenses		$	(50,709	)		$	(57,637	)
Total portfolio same-center NOI		$	108,812			$	105,011
Total same-center NOI percentage change			3.6	%
Estimate for uncollectable revenues (recovery)		$	1,498			$	(749	)

(1)

CBL’s definition of same-center NOI excludes the impact of lease termination fees and certain non-cash items such as straight-line rents and reimbursements, write-offs of landlord inducements and net amortization of above and below market leases.

Same-center NOI for the first quarter 2024 increased $3.8 million. First quarter 2024 results included a $3.9 million benefit to real estate tax expense related to reduced assessments and refunds received from successful appeals, net of related reimbursement amounts due to tenants. Operating and maintenance and repair expenses were approximately $2.2 million lower related to timing of maintenance and repair projects as well as lower third-party contract expense. Insurance expense rose $0.3 million in the quarter. The estimate for uncollectible revenues negatively impacted the quarter by approximately $2.2 million. Percentage rents declined $0.3 million due to lower tenant sales.

PORTFOLIO OPERATIONAL RESULTS

Occupancy⁽¹⁾:

		As of March 31,
		2024		2023
Total portfolio		89.4%		89.9%
Malls, lifestyle centers and outlet centers:
Total malls		87.0%		88.0%
Total lifestyle centers		90.5%		90.9%
Total outlet centers		90.5%		87.3%
Total same-center malls, lifestyle centers and outlet centers		87.7%		88.2%
All Other Properties:
Total open-air centers		95.1%		96.0%
Total other		84.5%		79.9%

(1)

Occupancy for malls, lifestyle centers and outlet centers represent percentage of in-line gross leasable area under 20,000 square feet occupied. Occupancy for open-air centers represents percentage of gross leasable area occupied.

New and Renewal Leasing Activity of Same Small Shop Space Less Than 10,000 Square Feet:

% Change in Average Gross Rent Per Square Foot:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2024
All Property Types		10.2%
Stabilized Malls, Lifestyle Centers and Outlet Centers		9.8%
New leases		109.3%
Renewal leases		1.0%

Same-Center Sales Per Square Foot for In-line Tenants 10,000 Square Feet or Less:

		Sales Per Square Foot for the Trailing Twelve Months Ended March 31,
		2024				2023				% Change
Malls, lifestyle centers and outlet centers same-center sales per square foot		$	417			$	433			(3.7	)%

DIVIDEND

On May 8, 2024, CBL’s Board of Directors declared CBL's regular quarterly cash dividend for the three months ended June 30, 2024, of $0.40 per share. The dividend, which equates to an annual dividend payment of $1.60 per share, is payable on June 28, 2024, to shareholders of record as of June 13, 2024.

FINANCING ACTIVITY

In February 2024, CBL retired the $15.3 million recourse loan secured by Brookfield Square Anchor Redevelopment in Brookfield, WI.

CBL is cooperating with the foreclosure or conveyance of WestGate Mall in Spartanburg, SC, ($28.7 million) and Alamance Crossing East in Burlington, NC, ($41.1 million).

STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM ACTIVITY

On August 10, 2023, CBL announced that its Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program for the Company to buy up to $25.0 million of its common stock. Purchases may be made through the program by August 10, 2024. Since commencement, CBL has repurchased 452,910 shares at an average price of $22.54 per share under the program including 400,944 shares repurchased year-to-date at an average price of $22.70 per share.

DISPOSITIONS

During the first quarter, CBL completed the sale of two land parcels, generating more than $7.7 million in gross proceeds at CBL's share.

DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY

Detailed project information is available in CBL’s Financial Supplement for Q1 2024, which can be found in the Invest – Financial Reports section of CBL’s website at cblproperties.com.

OUTLOOK AND GUIDANCE

Based on first quarter 2024 results, including any anticipated impact from the bankruptcy filings of Express and rue21, and Management's expectations for the remainder of 2024, CBL is reiterating the following guidance for FFO, as adjusted, and same-center NOI for full-year 2024. Per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the impact of year-to-date share repurchase activity. Guidance excludes the impact of any unannounced transactions.

		Low				High
2024 FFO, as adjusted (in millions)		$	196.0			$	210.0
2024 WA Share Count			31.4				31.4
2024 FFO, as adjusted, per share		$	6.24			$	6.69
2024 Same-Center NOI ("SC NOI") (in millions)		$	428.0			$	442.0
2024 change in same-center NOI			(1.9	)%			1.3	%

Reconciliation of GAAP Earnings Per Share to 2024 FFO, as Adjusted, Per Share:

		Low				High
Expected diluted earnings per common share		$	0.18			$	0.63
Depreciation and amortization			4.78				4.78
Dividends allocable to unvested restricted stock			0.03				0.03
Less: Gain on depreciable property			(0.12	)			(0.12	)
Add: Loss on impairment			0.02				0.02
Debt discount accretion, net of noncontrolling interests' share			1.44				1.44
Adjustment for unconsolidated affiliates with negative investment			(0.09	)			(0.09	)
Expected FFO, as adjusted, per diluted, fully converted common share		$	6.24			$	6.69

2024 Estimate of Capital Items (in millions):

		Low			High
2024 Estimated maintenance capital/tenant allowances		$	40.0		$	55.0
2024 Estimated development/redevelopment expenditures			10.0			15.0
2024 Estimated principal amortization (including est. term loan ECF)			70.0			80.0
Total Estimate		$	120.0		$	150.0

ABOUT CBL PROPERTIES

Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, CBL Properties owns and manages a national portfolio of market-dominant properties located in dynamic and growing communities. CBL’s owned and managed portfolio is comprised of 94 properties totaling more than 58.5 million square feet across 22 states, including 56 high-quality enclosed malls, outlet centers and lifestyle retail centers as well as more than 30 open-air centers and other assets. CBL seeks to continuously strengthen its company and portfolio through active management, aggressive leasing and profitable reinvestment in its properties. For more information visit cblproperties.com.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

Funds From Operations

FFO is a widely used non-GAAP measure of the operating performance of real estate companies that supplements net income (loss) determined in accordance with GAAP. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT") defines FFO as net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP) excluding gains or losses on sales of depreciable operating properties and impairment losses of depreciable properties, plus depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures and noncontrolling interests. Adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures and noncontrolling interests are calculated on the same basis. We define FFO as defined above by NAREIT. The Company’s method of calculating FFO may be different from methods used by other REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other REITs.

The Company believes that FFO provides an additional indicator of the operating performance of its properties without giving effect to real estate depreciation and amortization, which assumes the value of real estate assets declines predictably over time. Since values of well-maintained real estate assets have historically risen with market conditions, the Company believes that FFO enhances investors’ understanding of its operating performance. The use of FFO as an indicator of financial performance is influenced not only by the operations of the Company’s properties and interest rates, but also by its capital structure.

The Company believes FFO allocable to Operating Partnership common unitholders is a useful performance measure since it conducts substantially all of its business through its Operating Partnership and, therefore, it reflects the performance of the properties in absolute terms regardless of the ratio of ownership interests of the Company’s common shareholders and the noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership.

In the reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to the Company’s common shareholders to FFO allocable to Operating Partnership common unitholders, located in this earnings release, the Company makes an adjustment to add back noncontrolling interest in income (loss) of its Operating Partnership in order to arrive at FFO of the Operating Partnership common unitholders.

FFO does not represent cash flows from operations as defined by GAAP, is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund all cash flow needs and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) for purposes of evaluating the Company’s operating performance or to cash flow as a measure of liquidity.

The Company believes that it is important to identify the impact of certain significant items on its FFO measures for a reader to have a complete understanding of the Company’s results of operations. Therefore, the Company has also presented adjusted FFO measures excluding these items from the applicable periods. Please refer to the reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders to FFO allocable to Operating Partnership common unitholders on page 8 of this news release for a description of these adjustments.

Same-center Net Operating Income

NOI is a supplemental non-GAAP measure of the operating performance of the Company’s shopping centers and other properties. The Company defines NOI as property operating revenues (rental revenues, tenant reimbursements and other income) less property operating expenses (property operating, real estate taxes and maintenance and repairs).

The Company computes NOI based on the Operating Partnership’s pro rata share of both consolidated and unconsolidated properties. The Company believes that presenting NOI and same-center NOI (described below) based on its Operating Partnership’s pro rata share of both consolidated and unconsolidated properties is useful since the Company conducts substantially all of its business through its Operating Partnership and, therefore, it reflects the performance of the properties in absolute terms regardless of the ratio of ownership interests of the Company’s common shareholders and the noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership. The Company's definition of NOI may be different than that used by other companies and, accordingly, the Company's calculation of NOI may not be comparable to that of other companies.

Since NOI includes only those revenues and expenses related to the operations of the Company’s shopping center properties, the Company believes that same-center NOI provides a measure that reflects trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, sales at the malls and operating costs and the impact of those trends on the Company’s results of operations. The Company’s calculation of same-center NOI excludes lease termination income, straight-line rent adjustments, amortization of above and below market lease intangibles and write-off of landlord inducement assets in order to enhance the comparability of results from one period to another. A reconciliation of same-center NOI to net income (loss) is located at the end of this earnings release.

Pro Rata Share of Debt

The Company presents debt based on the carrying value of its pro rata ownership share (including the carrying value of the Company’s pro rata share of unconsolidated affiliates and excluding noncontrolling interests’ share of consolidated properties) because it believes this provides investors a clearer understanding of the Company’s total debt obligations which affect the Company’s liquidity. A reconciliation of the Company’s pro rata share of debt to the amount of debt on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet is located at the end of this earnings release.

Information included herein contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Such statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which cannot be predicted with accuracy and some of which might not even be anticipated. Future events and actual events, financial and otherwise, may differ materially from the events and results discussed in the forward-looking statements. The reader is directed to the Company’s various filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, and the “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included therein, for a discussion of such risks and uncertainties.

Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited; in thousands, except per share amounts)
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2024				2023
REVENUES:
Rental revenues		$	124,027			$	130,324
Management, development and leasing fees			1,905				2,434
Other			3,185				3,601
Total revenues			129,117				136,359
EXPENSES:
Property operating			(23,827	)			(24,614	)
Depreciation and amortization			(38,040	)			(53,269	)
Real estate taxes			(9,269	)			(14,788	)
Maintenance and repairs			(9,938	)			(11,524	)
General and administrative			(20,414	)			(19,229	)
Loss on impairment			(836	)			—
Litigation settlement			68				44
Other			—				(198	)
Total expenses			(102,256	)			(123,578	)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
Interest and other income			4,004				2,665
Interest expense			(39,812	)			(43,524	)
Gain on deconsolidation			—				28,151
Gain on sales of real estate assets			3,721				1,596
Income tax benefit			158				101
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates			4,594				(1,256	)
Total other expenses			(27,335	)			(12,267	)
Net (loss) income			(474	)			514
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests in:
Operating Partnership			—				—
Other consolidated subsidiaries			524				1,745
Net income attributable to the Company			50				2,259
Earnings allocable to unvested restricted stock			(259	)			(280	)
Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders		$	(209	)		$	1,979
Basic and diluted per share data attributable to common shareholders:
Basic earnings per share		$	(0.01	)		$	0.06
Diluted earnings per share			(0.01	)			0.06
Weighted-average basic shares			31,546				31,304
Weighted-average diluted shares			31,546				31,369

The Company's reconciliation of net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders to FFO allocable to Operating Partnership common unitholders is as follows:
(in thousands, except per share data)
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2024				2023
Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders		$	(209	)		$	1,979
Earnings allocable to unvested restricted stock			259				280
Depreciation and amortization expense of:
Consolidated properties			38,040				53,269
Unconsolidated affiliates			3,989				4,638
Non-real estate assets			(259	)			(148	)
Noncontrolling interests' share of depreciation and amortization in other consolidated subsidiaries			(560	)			(665	)
Loss on impairment, net of taxes			619				—
Gain on depreciable property			(3,721	)			—
FFO allocable to Operating Partnership common unitholders			38,158				59,353
Debt discount accretion, including our share of unconsolidated affiliates and net of noncontrolling interests' share (1)			11,795				16,616
Adjustment for unconsolidated affiliates with negative investment (2)			(2,568	)			1,591
Litigation settlement (3)			(68	)			(44	)
Non-cash default interest expense (4)			—				494
Gain on deconsolidation (5)			—				(28,151	)
FFO allocable to Operating Partnership common unitholders, as adjusted		$	47,317			$	49,859
FFO per diluted share		$	1.21			$	1.86
FFO, as adjusted, per diluted share		$	1.50			$	1.56
Weighted-average common and potential dilutive common shares outstanding with Operating Partnership units fully converted			31,546				31,927

(1)		In conjunction with fresh start accounting upon emergence from bankruptcy, the Company recognized debt discounts equal to the difference between the outstanding balance of mortgage notes payable and the estimated fair value of such mortgage notes payable. The debt discounts are accreted as additional interest expense over the terms of the respective mortgage notes payable using the effective interest method.
(2)		Represents the Company’s share of the earnings (losses) before depreciation and amortization expense of unconsolidated affiliates where the Company is not recognizing equity in earnings (losses) because its investment in the unconsolidated affiliate is below zero.
(3)		Represents a credit to litigation settlement expense, in each respective period, related to claim amounts that were released pursuant to the terms of the settlement agreement related to the settlement of a class action lawsuit.
(4)		The three months ended March 31, 2023 includes default interest on loans past their maturity dates.
(5)		For the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company deconsolidated Alamance Crossing East due to a loss of control when the property was placed into receivership in connection with the foreclosure process.

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2024				2023
Diluted EPS attributable to common shareholders		$	(0.01	)		$	0.06
Add amounts per share included in FFO:
Unvested restricted stock			0.01				0.01
Eliminate amounts per share excluded from FFO:
Depreciation and amortization expense, including amounts from consolidated properties, unconsolidated affiliates, non-real estate assets and excluding amounts allocated to noncontrolling interests			1.31				1.79
Loss on impairment, net of taxes			0.02				—
Gain on depreciable property			(0.12	)			—
FFO per diluted share		$	1.21			$	1.86

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2024				2023
SUPPLEMENTAL FFO INFORMATION:
Lease termination fees		$	983			$	1,161
Straight-line rental income adjustment		$	(515	)		$	1,633
Gain on outparcel sales		$	—			$	1,580
Net amortization of acquired above- and below-market leases		$	(3,492	)		$	(5,322	)
Income tax benefit		$	158			$	101
Abandoned projects expense		$	—			$	(17	)
Interest capitalized		$	134			$	106
Estimate of uncollectable revenues		$	(6,192	)		$	363
		As of March 31,
		2024				2023
Straight-line rent receivable		$	22,537			$	17,095

Same-center Net Operating Income
(Dollars in thousands)
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2024				2023
Net (loss) income		$	(474	)		$	514
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization			38,040				53,269
Depreciation and amortization from unconsolidated affiliates			3,989				4,638
Noncontrolling interests' share of depreciation and amortization in other consolidated subsidiaries			(560	)			(665	)
Interest expense			39,812				43,524
Interest expense from unconsolidated affiliates			17,281				17,525
Noncontrolling interests' share of interest expense in other consolidated subsidiaries			(1,065	)			(2,043	)
Abandoned projects expense			—				17
Gain on sales of real estate assets			(3,721	)			(1,596	)
Loss on sales of real estate assets of unconsolidated affiliates			—				16
Adjustment for unconsolidated affiliates with negative investment			(2,568	)			1,591
Gain on deconsolidation			—				(28,151	)
Loss on impairment			836				—
Litigation settlement			(68	)			(44	)
Income tax benefit			(158	)			(101	)
Lease termination fees			(983	)			(1,161	)
Straight-line rent and above- and below-market lease amortization			4,007				3,689
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in other consolidated subsidiaries			524				1,745
General and administrative expenses			20,414				19,229
Management fees and non-property level revenues			(6,447	)			(4,980	)
Operating Partnership's share of property NOI			108,859				107,016
Non-comparable NOI			(47	)			(2,005	)
Total same-center NOI (1)		$	108,812			$	105,011
Total same-center NOI percentage change			3.6	%

(1)

CBL defines NOI as property operating revenues (rental revenues, tenant reimbursements and other income), less property operating expenses (property operating, real estate taxes and maintenance and repairs). NOI excludes lease termination income, straight-line rent adjustments, amortization of above and below market lease intangibles and write-offs of landlord inducement assets. We include a property in our same-center pool when we own all or a portion of the property as of March 31, 2024, and we owned it and it was in operation for both the entire preceding calendar year and the current year-to-date reporting period ending March 31, 2024. New properties are excluded from same-center NOI, until they meet these criteria. Properties excluded from the same-center pool that would otherwise meet these criteria are properties which are under major redevelopment or being considered for repositioning, where we intend to renegotiate the terms of the debt secured by the related property or return the property to the lender.

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2024				2023
Malls		$	74,187			$	71,810
Outlet centers			5,620				5,114
Lifestyle centers			9,184				8,967
Open-air centers			14,694				13,918
Outparcels and other			5,127				5,202
Total same-center NOI		$	108,812			$	105,011
Percentage Change:
Malls			3.3	%
Outlet centers			9.9	%
Lifestyle centers			2.4	%
Open-air centers			5.6	%
Outparcels and other			(1.4	)%
Total same-center NOI			3.6	%

Company's Share of Consolidated and Unconsolidated Debt
(Dollars in thousands)
		As of March 31, 2024
		Fixed Rate				Variable Rate				Total Debt				Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs				Unamortized Debt Discounts (1)				Total, net
Consolidated debt		$	906,438			$	1,003,255			$	1,909,693			$	(12,086	)		$	(37,313	)		$	1,860,294
Noncontrolling interests' share of consolidated debt			(24,919	)			(11,718	)			(36,637	)			224				3,229				(33,184	)
Company's share of unconsolidated affiliates' debt			618,640				56,619				675,259				(2,890	)			—				672,369
Other debt (2)			69,783				—				69,783				—				—				69,783
Company's share of consolidated, unconsolidated and other debt		$	1,569,942			$	1,048,156			$	2,618,098			$	(14,752	)		$	(34,084	)		$	2,569,262
Weighted-average interest rate			5.26	%			8.42	%			6.53	%
		As of March 31, 2023
		Fixed Rate				Variable Rate				Total Debt				Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs				Unamortized Debt Discounts (1)				Total, net
Consolidated debt		$	972,999			$	1,052,704			$	2,025,703			$	(15,903	)		$	(63,371	)		$	1,946,429
Noncontrolling interests' share of consolidated debt			(25,320	)			(13,282	)			(38,602	)			294				6,051				(32,257	)
Company's share of unconsolidated affiliates' debt			614,947				70,847				685,794				(2,916	)			—				682,878
Other debt (2)			41,122				—				41,122				—				—				41,122
Company's share of consolidated, unconsolidated and other debt		$	1,603,748			$	1,110,269			$	2,714,017			$	(18,525	)		$	(57,320	)		$	2,638,172
Weighted-average interest rate			4.83	%			7.66	%			5.99	%

(1)		In conjunction with fresh start accounting upon emergence from bankruptcy, the Company recognized debt discounts equal to the difference between the outstanding balance of mortgage notes payable and the estimated fair value of such mortgage notes payable. The debt discounts are accreted as additional interest expense over the terms of the respective mortgage notes payable using the effective interest method.
(2)		Represents the outstanding loan balance for properties that were deconsolidated due to a loss of control when the properties were placed into receivership in connection with the foreclosure process.

Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited; in thousands, except share data)
		March 31,				December 31,
		2024				2023
ASSETS
Real estate assets:
Land		$	582,949			$	585,191
Buildings and improvements			1,218,746				1,216,054
			1,801,695				1,801,245
Accumulated depreciation			(247,387	)			(228,034	)
			1,554,308				1,573,211
Developments in progress			7,479				8,900
Net investment in real estate assets			1,561,787				1,582,111
Cash and cash equivalents			60,311				34,188
Restricted cash			66,946				88,888
Available-for-sale securities - at fair value (amortized cost of $235,072 and $261,869 as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)			234,998				262,142
Receivables:
Tenant			37,588				43,436
Other			7,246				2,752
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates			77,818				76,458
In-place leases, net			142,683				157,639
Intangible lease assets and other assets			154,439				158,291
		$	2,343,816			$	2,405,905
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Mortgage and other indebtedness, net		$	1,860,294			$	1,888,803
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities			168,672				186,485
Total liabilities			2,028,966				2,075,288
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $.001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 32,033,939 and 31,975,645 issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively (excluding 140,034 treasury shares as of March 31, 2024 and excluding 34 treasury shares as of December 31, 2023)			32				32
Additional paid-in capital			716,706				719,125
Accumulated other comprehensive income			726				610
Accumulated deficit			(393,266	)			(380,446	)
Total shareholders' equity			324,198				339,321
Noncontrolling interests			(9,348	)			(8,704	)
Total equity			314,850				330,617
		$	2,343,816			$	2,405,905

 

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Katie Reinsmidt, Executive Vice President - Chief Operating Officer, 423.490.8301, katie.reinsmidt@cblproperties.com

Source: CBL Properties

FAQ

What was CBL Properties' same-center NOI increase for the first quarter of 2024?

CBL Properties reported a 3.6% increase in same-center NOI for the first quarter of 2024 compared to the prior year.

What was CBL Properties' FFO, as adjusted, per share for the first quarter of 2024?

CBL Properties reported an FFO, as adjusted, per share of $1.50 for the first quarter of 2024.

What was CBL Properties' portfolio occupancy as of March 31, 2024?

CBL Properties' portfolio occupancy was 89.4% as of March 31, 2024.

How did CBL Properties' same-center tenant sales per square foot trend for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2024?

CBL Properties' same-center tenant sales per square foot declined by 3.7% to $417 for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2024.

How much unrestricted cash and marketable securities did CBL Properties have as of March 31, 2024?

CBL Properties had $295.3 million in unrestricted cash and marketable securities as of March 31, 2024.