JBG SMITH Properties (JBGS) FY 2023 MD&A

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion is intended to provide material information relevant to our financial condition and results of operations, including cash flows, and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing in Item 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Organization and Basis of Presentation

JBG SMITH, a Maryland REIT, owns, operates, invests in and develops mixed-use properties in high growth and high barrier-to-entry submarkets in and around Washington, D.C., most notably National Landing. Through an intense focus on placemaking, JBG SMITH cultivates vibrant, amenity-rich, walkable neighborhoods throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Approximately 75.0% of our holdings are in the National Landing submarket in Northern Virginia, which is anchored by four key demand drivers: Amazon's new headquarters; Virginia Tech's under-construction $1 billion Innovation Campus; the submarket’s proximity to the Pentagon; and our deployment of 5G digital infrastructure. In addition, our third-party asset management and real estate services business provides fee-based real estate services to the

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JBG Legacy Funds, other third parties and the WHI Impact Pool. Substantially all our assets are held by, and our operations are conducted through, JBG SMITH LP.

We were organized for the purpose of receiving, via the spin-off on July 17, 2017, substantially all the assets and liabilities of Vornado's Washington, D.C. segment. On July 18, 2017, we acquired the management business and certain assets and liabilities of JBG.

We have elected to be taxed as a REIT under sections 856-860 of the Code. Under those sections, a REIT which distributes at least 90% of its REIT taxable income as dividends to its shareholders each year and which meets certain other conditions will not be taxed on that portion of its taxable income which is distributed to its shareholders. We currently adhere and intend to continue to adhere to these requirements and to maintain our REIT status in future periods.

As a REIT, we can reduce our taxable income by distributing all or a portion of such taxable income to shareholders. Future distributions will be declared and paid at the discretion of the Board of Trustees and will depend upon cash generated by operating activities, our financial condition, capital requirements, annual dividend requirements under the REIT provisions of the Code, and such other factors as our Board of Trustees deems relevant.

We also participate in the activities conducted by our subsidiary entities that have elected to be treated as TRSs under the Code. As such, we are subject to federal, state, and local taxes on the income from these activities. Income taxes attributable to our TRSs are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred income taxes arise from temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements, which will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future.

We aggregate our operating segments into three reportable segments (multifamily, commercial and third-party asset management and real estate services) based on the economic characteristics and nature of our assets and services.

We compete with many property owners and developers. Our success depends upon, among other factors, trends affecting national and local economies, the financial condition and operating results of current and prospective tenants, the availability and cost of capital, interest rates, construction and renovation costs, taxes, governmental regulations and legislation, population trends, zoning laws, and our ability to lease, sublease or sell our assets at profitable levels. Our success is also subject to our ability to refinance existing debt on acceptable terms as it comes due.

Overview

As of December 31, 2023, our Operating Portfolio consisted of 44 operating assets comprising 16 multifamily assets totaling 6,318 units (6,318 units at our share), 26 commercial assets totaling 8.3 million square feet (7.7 million square feet at our share) and two wholly owned land assets for which we are the ground lessor. Additionally, we have two under-construction multifamily assets with 1,583 units (1,583 units at our share) and 17 assets in the development pipeline totaling 10.8 million square feet (8.8 million square feet at our share) of estimated potential development density.

We continue to implement our comprehensive plan to reposition our holdings in the National Landing submarket in Northern Virginia by executing a broad array of Placemaking strategies. Our Placemaking includes the delivery of new multifamily and office developments, locally sourced amenity retail, and thoughtful improvements to the streetscape, sidewalks, parks and other outdoor gathering spaces. In keeping with our dedication to Placemaking, each new project is intended to contribute to authentic and distinct neighborhoods by creating a vibrant street environment with robust retail offerings and other amenities, including improved public spaces. To that end, we saw the delivery of two Placemaking projects, Water Park and Surreal, this year. Additionally, the digital infrastructure investments we are making, including our ownership of CBRS wireless spectrum in National Landing and our agreements with AT&T, Cisco and Federated Wireless, are advancing our efforts to make National Landing among the first 5G-operable submarkets in the nation.

During the second quarter of 2023, we completed the construction of two new office buildings for Amazon on Metropolitan Park in National Landing, totaling 2.1 million square feet, inclusive of approximately 50,000 square feet of street-level retail with new shops and restaurants, and Amazon took occupancy of its new headquarters in June 2023. We are the developer, property manager and retail leasing agent for Amazon's new headquarters at National Landing. As of December

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31, 2023, we also have leases with Amazon totaling approximately 927,000 square feet across five office buildings in National Landing.

Outlook

A fundamental component of our strategy to maximize long-term NAV per share is active capital allocation. We evaluate development, acquisition, disposition, share repurchases and other investment decisions based on how they may impact long-term NAV per share. We intend to continue to opportunistically sell or recapitalize assets as well as land sites where a ground lease or joint venture execution may represent the most attractive path to maximizing value. Successful execution of our capital allocation strategy enables us to source capital at NAV from the disposition of assets generating low cash yields and invest those proceeds in new acquisitions with higher cash yields and growth, development projects with significant yield spreads and profit potential, and share repurchases. Consequently, at any given time, we expect to be in various stages of discussions and negotiations with potential buyers, real estate venture partners, ground lessors and other counterparties with respect to sales, joint ventures and/or ground leases for certain of our assets, including portfolios thereof. These discussions and negotiations may or may not lead to definitive documentation or closed transactions. We anticipate redeploying the proceeds from these sales will not only help fund our planned growth, but will also further advance the strategic shift of our portfolio to majority multifamily. Current market conditions have significantly slowed down the pace of asset sales, and we expect this reduced activity to continue in 2024.

Our multifamily portfolio occupancy as of December 31, 2023 increased by 110 basis points compared to December 31, 2022. For fourth quarter lease expirations, we increased effective rents, which represent the average change in rental rates versus expiring rental rates net of concessions, by 7.0% upon renewal while achieving a 56.0% renewal rate across our portfolio. We continue to advance our two under-construction multifamily assets in National Landing, 1900 Crystal Drive and 2000/2001 South Bell Street, totaling 1,583 units. Upon delivery of 1900 Crystal Drive, expected in the second quarter of 2024, we will no longer be able to capitalize interest, which will increase annual interest expense by approximately $17.3 million once the mortgage loan is fully drawn. Upon delivery of 2000/2001 South Bell Street, expected in the third quarter of 2025, we will no longer be able to capitalize interest, which will increase annual interest expense by approximately $14.1 million once the mortgage loan is fully drawn. The current weighted average interest rate on these mortgage loans is 7.2%, and while we anticipate refinancing with agency debt upon stabilization, the ultimate terms of those future refinancings are not yet known.

Our office portfolio occupancy as of December 31, 2023 decreased by 20 basis points compared to December 31, 2022. During 2023, we executed 927,000 square feet of office leases during the year at our share, approximately 89% of which comprised leases in National Landing and 90.3% of leases (on a square footage basis) were with defense and technology tenants. We have 1.5 million square feet of office leases in National Landing expiring in 2024 or on a month-to-month status and expect only approximately 20.0% of this space to be renewed. As of December 31, 2023, we have leases with Amazon across five office buildings in National Landing totaling approximately 927,000 square feet with annualized rent totaling $41.6 million, of which 191,000 square feet are month-to-month and 378,000 square feet expire in 2024. Of the month-to-month leases and leases expiring in 2024, 444,000 square feet represent the entirety of 1800 South Bell Street and 2100 Crystal Drive (which together generated $14.7 million of NOI in 2023). In addition, we anticipate approximately 750,000 square feet (approximately $36.9 million of annualized rent) will be vacated in 2024. In 2025, we have approximately 375,000 square feet expiring, and while it is too early to determine a precise retention rate, we expect at least 110,000 square feet or 29% (at least $4.4 million of annualized rent) will vacate, but that number could increase as those expirations grow nearer.

As the office market continues to experience headwinds due to hybrid work trends and the broader macroeconomic environment, we anticipate continued weakness in the commercial office sector. In this environment, we expect many tenants will look for space that is newer or repurposed for their current flexible workspace needs. We have also seen tenants lease space but contract their total footprint. Accordingly, our efforts to re-lease certain spaces will be targeted toward buildings with long-term viability where we can concentrate occupancy, and we intend to take some of our other buildings out of service. In addition to 1800 South Bell Street, which we took out of service in the first quarter of 2024, we plan to take 2100 Crystal Drive out of service when Amazon vacates in the second quarter of 2024. We also plan to begin phasing 2200 Crystal Drive out of service as leases expire. With the objective of ultimately reducing our competitive

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inventory in National Landing, we expect to repurpose these older, obsolete and vacant buildings for redevelopment, conversion to multifamily or another specialty use.

Operating Results

Highlights of operating results for the year ended December 31, 2023 included:

Additionally, investing and financing activity during the year ended December 31, 2023 included:

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Activity subsequent to December 31, 2023 included:

Critical Accounting Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that in certain circumstances may significantly impact our financial results. These estimates are prepared using management's best judgment, after considering past and current events and economic conditions. In addition, certain information relied upon by management in preparing such estimates includes internally generated financial and operating information, external market information, when available, and when necessary, information obtained from consultations with third-party experts. Actual results could differ from these estimates. We consider an accounting estimate to be critical if changes in the estimate could have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial condition.

Our significant accounting policies are fully described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements; however, the most critical accounting estimates, which involve the use of judgments as to future uncertainties and, therefore, may result in actual amounts that differ from estimates, are as follows:

Asset Acquisitions

Description: We account for asset acquisitions, which includes the consolidation of previously unconsolidated real estate ventures, at cost, including transaction costs, plus the fair value of any assumed debt. We estimate the fair values of acquired assets and liabilities assumed based on our evaluation of information and estimates available at the date of acquisition. Based on these estimates, we allocate the purchase price, including all transaction costs related to the acquisition and any contingent consideration, to the identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their relative fair value.

Judgments and Uncertainties: Asset acquisitions primarily consist of buildings and land. The fair values of buildings are determined using the "as-if vacant" approach whereby we use discounted cash flow models with inputs and assumptions that we believe are consistent with current market conditions for similar assets. The most significant assumptions in determining the allocation of the purchase price to buildings are the exit capitalization rate, discount rate, estimated market rents and hypothetical expected lease-up periods, when applicable. We assess the fair value of land based on market comparisons and development projects using an income approach of cost plus a margin.

Sensitivity of Estimate to Change: While our methodology did not change in 2023, to the extent the estimates and assumptions in our discounted cash flow models used to value our buildings or our projections of land value change due to market conditions or other factors, our estimated fair values may be different and such differences could be material to our consolidated financial statements.

Real Estate

Description: Real estate is carried at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. As real estate is undergoing redevelopment activities, all property operating expenses directly associated with and attributable to the redevelopment, including interest expense, are capitalized to the extent that we believe such costs are recoverable through the value of the property.

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Judgments and Uncertainties: Our real estate and related intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever there are changes in circumstances or indicators that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. These indicators may include declining operating performance, below average occupancy, shortened anticipated holding periods, costs in excess of budgets for under-construction assets and other adverse changes. An impairment exists when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset. Estimates of future cash flows are based on our current plans, anticipated holding periods and available market information at the time the analyses are prepared. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of the asset is not recoverable and is measured based on the excess of the property's carrying amount over its estimated fair value. Estimated fair values are calculated based on the following information in order of preference, dependent upon availability: (i) pending or executed agreements, (ii) market prices for comparable properties or (iii) the sum of discounted cash flows.

Sensitivity of Estimate to Change: While our methodology did not change in 2023, if our estimates of future cash flows, anticipated holding periods, asset strategy or fair values change, based on market conditions, anticipated selling prices or other factors, our evaluation of impairment losses may be different and such differences could be material to our consolidated financial statements. Estimates of future cash flows are subjective and are based, in part, on assumptions regarding future occupancy, rental rates, capitalization and discount rates, and capital requirements that could differ materially from actual results. Longer anticipated holding periods for real estate assets directly reduce the likelihood of recording an impairment loss. If there is a change in the strategy for an asset or if market conditions dictate a shorter holding period, an impairment loss may be recognized, and such loss could be material.

Investments in Real Estate Ventures

Description: We use the equity method of accounting for investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures when we have significant influence, but do not have a controlling financial interest.

Judgments and Uncertainties: On a periodic basis, we evaluate our investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures for impairment. An investment in a real estate venture is considered impaired if we determine that its fair value is less than the net carrying value of the investment in that real estate venture on an other-than-temporary basis. Cash flow projections for the investments consider property level factors such as expected future operating income, trends and prospects, anticipated holding periods, as well as the effects of demand, competition and other factors. We consider various qualitative factors to determine if a decrease in the value of our investment is other-than-temporary. These factors include the age of the venture, our intent and ability to retain our investment in the real estate venture, financial condition and long-term prospects of the real estate venture and relationships with our partners and banks. If we believe that the decline in the fair value of the investment is temporary, no impairment loss is recorded. If our analysis indicates that there is an other-than temporary impairment related to the investment in a particular real estate venture, the carrying value of the venture will be adjusted to an amount that reflects the estimated fair value of the investment. In the event our investment in a real estate venture is reduced to zero, and we are not obligated to provide for additional losses, have not guaranteed its obligations or otherwise committed to providing financial support, we will discontinue the equity method of accounting until such point that our share of net income equals the share of net losses not recognized during the period the equity method was suspended.

Sensitivity of Estimate to Change: While our methodology did not change in 2023, if our cash flow projections or our evaluation of qualitative factors change, based on market conditions or other factors, our evaluation of impairment losses may be different and such differences could be material to our consolidated financial statements. Cash flow projections are subjective and are based, in part, on assumptions regarding expected future operating income, trends and prospects, anticipated holding periods, as well as the effects of demand, competition and other factors that could differ materially from actual results. If our assessment that an impairment is other-than-temporary changes, it could result in an impairment loss that could be material to our consolidated financial statements.

Revenue Recognition

Description: We have leases with various tenants across our portfolio of properties, which generate rental income and operating cash flows for our benefit. Property rental revenue includes base rent each tenant pays in accordance with the terms of its respective lease and is reported on a straight-line basis over the non-cancellable term of the lease, which includes the effects of periodic step-ups in rent and rent abatements under the lease.

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Judgments and Uncertainties: We periodically evaluate the collectability of amounts due from tenants and recognize an adjustment to property rental revenue for accounts receivable and deferred rent receivable if we conclude it is not probable we will collect the remaining lease payments under the lease agreements. We exercise judgment in assessing the probability of collection and consider payment history, current credit status and economic outlook in making this determination.

Sensitivity of Estimate to Change: If the probability of collection changes, due to tenant creditworthiness, changes to tenant payment patterns or economic trends, our evaluation of collectability may be different and such differences could be material to our consolidated financial statements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements for a description of recent accounting pronouncements.

Results of Operations

The following section discusses certain line items from our consolidated statements of operations and the year-to-year comparisons between 2023 and 2022. Discussions of the year-to-year comparisons between 2022 and 2021 can be found in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in Part II, Item 7 of Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on February 21, 2023.

In 2023, we sold an 80.0% interest in 4747 Bethesda Avenue to an unconsolidated real estate venture, and we sold Falkland Chase, 5 M Street Southwest, Crystal City Marriott and Capital Point-North-75 New York Avenue. In 2022, we sold the Universal Buildings and Pen Place, and sold 7200 Wisconsin Avenue, 1730 M Street, RTC-West/RTC-West Trophy Office/RTC-West Land and Courthouse Plaza 1 and 2 to an unconsolidated real estate venture. We collectively refer to these assets as the "Disposed Properties" in the discussion below. In 2022, we acquired the remaining 36.0% ownership interest in Atlantic Plumbing and the remaining 50.0% ownership interest in 8001 Woodmont, which were previously owned by unconsolidated real estate ventures and consolidated upon acquisition.

Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2023 to 2022

The following summarizes certain line items from our consolidated statements of operations that we believe are important in understanding our operations and/or those items which significantly changed in the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022:

*  Not meaningful.

Property rental revenue decreased by $8.6 million, or 1.7%, to $483.2 million in 2023 from $491.7 million in 2022. The decrease was primarily due to a $39.1 million decrease in revenue from our commercial assets, partially offset by a $26.6

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million increase in revenue from our multifamily assets and a $3.9 million increase in other revenue. The decrease in revenue from our commercial assets was primarily due to a $31.2 million decrease related to the Disposed Properties, and lower occupancy and rents across the portfolio. The increase in revenue from our multifamily assets was primarily due to a $16.9 million increase related to the consolidation of Atlantic Plumbing and 8001 Woodmont, and higher occupancy and rents across the portfolio, partially offset by a $2.0 million decrease related to the sale of Falkland Chase.

Third-party real estate services revenue, including reimbursements, increased by $3.0 million, or 3.4%, to $92.1 million in 2023 from $89.0 million in 2022. The increase was primarily due to a $1.9 million increase in development fees related to the timing of development projects, a $1.9 million increase in reimbursement revenue and an $861,000 increase in construction management fees due to an increase in active projects, partially offset by a $1.2 million decrease in asset management fees due to the sale of assets within the JBG Legacy Funds.

Depreciation and amortization expense decreased by $3.6 million, or 1.7%, to $210.2 million in 2023 from $213.8 million in 2022. The decrease was primarily due to a $14.9 million decrease related to the Disposed Properties, a $4.3 million decrease due to the amortization of the acquired in-place lease intangible at The Batley in 2022 and a $3.9 million decrease related to 2221 S. Clark Street-Residential due to the amortization and disposal of certain tenant improvements in 2022. The decrease in depreciation and amortization expense was partially offset by an $8.9 million increase related to the consolidation of Atlantic Plumbing and 8001 Woodmont, a $6.5 million increase related to 2100 Crystal Drive due to the acceleration of depreciation of certain assets as the building will be taken out of service in the second quarter of 2024, and a $4.2 million increase related to 2451 Crystal Drive and 1550 Crystal Drive due to the amortization and disposal of certain tenant improvements in 2023.

Property operating expense decreased by $6.0 million, or 4.0%, to $144.0 million in 2023 from $150.0 million in 2022. The decrease was primarily due to a $11.0 million decrease in property operating expense from our commercial assets and a $5.2 million decrease in other property operating expense, partially offset by a $10.2 million increase in property operating expense from our multifamily assets. The decrease in property operating expense from our commercial assets was primarily due to a $9.5 million decrease related to the Disposed Properties and a $1.4 million decrease in construction management services provided to tenants. The decrease in other property operating expense was primarily due to a $1.9 million decrease in insurance claims covered by our captive insurance subsidiary, a $1.1 million decrease in costs incurred related to digital infrastructure initiatives in National Landing and a $1.1 million decrease related to operating expenses for properties under development. The increase in property operating expense from our multifamily assets was primarily due to a $6.9 million increase related to the consolidation of Atlantic Plumbing and 8001 Woodmont, and a $3.6 million increase in operating expenses across our multifamily portfolio, primarily related to higher compensation, temporary staffing, cleaning, marketing, legal and security expenses.

Real estate taxes expense decreased by $4.5 million, or 7.2%, to $57.7 million in 2023 from $62.2 million in 2022. The decrease was primarily due to a $5.8 million decrease related to the Disposed Properties and lower assessments across the portfolio, partially offset by a $2.1 million increase related to the consolidation of Atlantic Plumbing and 8001 Woodmont.

General and administrative expense: corporate and other decreased by $3.4 million, or 5.9%, to $54.8 million in 2023 from $58.3 million in 2022. The decrease was primarily due to lower compensation expense resulting from lower headcount, partially offset by a decrease in capitalized payroll.

General and administrative expense: third-party real estate services decreased by $5.6 million, or 5.9%, to $88.9 million in 2023 from $94.5 million in 2022. The decrease was primarily due to lower compensation expense resulting from lower headcount, partially offset by an increase in third-party reimbursable expenses.

General and administrative expense: share-based compensation related to Formation Transaction and special equity awards decreased by $4.8 million, or 89.8%, to $549,000 in 2023 from $5.4 million in 2022. The decrease was primarily due to the graded vesting of certain awards issued in prior years, which resulted in lower expense as portions of the awards vested.

Loss from unconsolidated real estate ventures increased by $9.6 million, or 54.9%, to $27.0 million for 2023 from $17.4 million in 2022. The increase was primarily due to a $9.3 million increase in impairment losses, a $6.4 million reduction in gains at our share from the sale of various assets in 2022 and a decrease in income at our share. The increase in loss

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from unconsolidated real estate ventures was partially offset by a $5.6 million decrease in loss related to the consolidation of Atlantic Plumbing and 8001 Woodmont as these assets were not yet stabilized and incurring losses and a $1.6 million decrease related to our suspension of the equity method of accounting for the L’Enfant Plaza Assets.

Interest and other income decreased by approximately $2.8 million, or 15.2%, to $15.8 million in 2023 from $18.6 million in 2022. The decrease was primarily due to a $12.6 million decrease in realized gains primarily from the sale of investments in equity securities in 2022 and an $883,000 decrease in unrealized gains from investments. The decrease in interest and other income was partially offset by a $6.2 million increase in interest income from our outstanding cash balances and a $6.0 million gain from the settlement of litigation in 2023.

Interest expense increased by $32.7 million, or 43.1%, to $108.7 million in 2023 from $75.9 million in 2022. The increase in interest expense was primarily due to (i) a $32.3 million increase due to higher outstanding debt, (ii) a $15.2 million decrease related to the mark-to-market associated with our non-designated derivatives, (iii) a $14.0 million increase related to rising interest rates on variable rate mortgage loans and (iv) a $3.8 million increase related to the consolidation of 8001 Woodmont. The increase in interest expense was partially offset by (v) a $15.9 million increase in capitalized interest, (vi) a $7.7 million decrease related to mortgage loans collateralized by 2121 Crystal Drive and Falkland Chase-South & West, which were repaid during 2023, and (vii) a $7.1 million decrease related to the Disposed Properties, excluding Falkland Chase-South & West.

Gain on the sale of real estate of $79.3 million in 2023 and $161.9 million in 2022 was due to the sale of the Disposed Properties.

Impairment loss of $90.2 million in 2023 related to various commercial assets (2101 L Street, 2100 Crystal Drive and 2200 Crystal Drive) and a development parcel, which were written down to their estimated fair value.

FFO

FFO is a non-GAAP financial measure computed in accordance with the definition established by Nareit in the Nareit FFO White Paper - 2018 Restatement. Nareit defines FFO as net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding depreciation and amortization expense related to real estate, gains (losses) from the sale of certain real estate assets, gains (losses) from change in control and impairment write-downs of certain real estate assets and investments in entities when the impairment is directly attributable to decreases in the value of depreciable real estate held by the entity, including our share of such adjustments for unconsolidated real estate ventures.

We believe FFO is a meaningful non-GAAP financial measure useful in comparing our levered operating performance from period-to-period and compared to similar real estate companies because FFO excludes real estate depreciation and amortization expense, which implicitly assumes that the value of real estate diminishes predictably over time rather than fluctuating based on market conditions, and other non-comparable income and expenses. FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash requirements and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), as a performance measure or cash flow as a liquidity measure. FFO may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

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The following is the reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to FFO:

NOI and Same Store NOI

NOI is a non-GAAP financial measure management uses to assess an asset's performance. The most directly comparable GAAP measure is net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders. We use NOI internally as a performance measure and believe NOI provides useful information to investors regarding our financial condition and results of operations because it reflects only property related revenue (which includes base rent, tenant reimbursements and other operating revenue, net of free rent and payments associated with assumed lease liabilities) less operating expenses and ground rent for operating leases, if applicable. NOI also excludes deferred rent, related party management fees, interest expense, and certain other non-cash adjustments, including the accretion of acquired below-market leases and the amortization of acquired above-market leases and below-market ground lease intangibles. Management uses NOI as a supplemental performance measure of our assets and believes it provides useful information to investors because it reflects only those revenue and expense items that are incurred at the asset level, excluding non-cash items. In addition, NOI is considered by many in the real estate industry to be a useful starting point for determining the value of a real estate asset or group of assets. However, because NOI excludes depreciation and amortization expense and captures neither the changes in the value of our assets that result from use or market conditions, nor the level of capital expenditures and capitalized leasing commissions necessary to maintain the operating performance of our assets, all of which have real economic effect and could materially impact the financial performance of our assets, the utility of NOI as a measure of the operating performance of our assets is limited. NOI presented by us may not be comparable to NOI reported by other REITs that define these measures differently. We believe to facilitate a clear understanding of our operating results, NOI should be examined in conjunction with net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders as presented in our consolidated financial statements. NOI should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders as an indication of our performance or to cash flows as a measure of liquidity or our ability to make distributions.

Information provided on a same store basis includes the results of properties that are owned, operated and in-service for the entirety of both periods being compared, which excludes disposed properties or properties for which significant redevelopment, renovation or repositioning occurred during either of the periods being compared. During the year ended December 31, 2023, our same store pool decreased to 42 properties from 47 properties due to (i) the sale of Falkland Chase, Crystal City Marriott, Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center and Rosslyn Gateway, (ii) the exclusion of The Foundry as we discontinued the equity method of accounting for this unconsolidated real estate venture and our investment in the venture was reduced to zero and (iii) the inclusion of The Wren and The Batley as they were in service for the entirety of the comparable periods. While there is judgment surrounding changes in designations, a property is removed

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from the same store pool when the property is considered to be under-construction because it is undergoing significant redevelopment or renovation pursuant to a formal plan or is being repositioned in the market and such renovation or repositioning is expected to have a significant impact on property NOI. A development property or under-construction property is moved to the same store pool once a substantial portion of the growth expected from the development or redevelopment is reflected in both the current and comparable prior year period. Acquisitions are moved into the same store pool once we have owned the property for the entirety of the comparable periods and the property is not under significant development or redevelopment.

Same store NOI increased by $4.8 million, or 1.6%, to $299.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 from $295.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase was substantially attributable to (i) higher rents and occupancy, partially offset by higher concessions and higher operating expenses in our multifamily portfolio and (ii) lower occupancy, partially offset by the burn off of rent abatements, higher parking revenue and lower operating expenses in our commercial portfolio.

The following is the reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders to NOI and same store NOI:

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Reportable Segments

We review operating and financial data for each property on an individual basis; therefore, each of our individual properties is a separate operating segment. We define our reportable segments to be aligned with our method of internal reporting and the way our Chief Executive Officer, who is also our CODM, makes key operating decisions, evaluates financial results, allocates resources and manages our business. Accordingly, we aggregate our operating segments into three reportable segments (multifamily, commercial and third-party asset management and real estate services) based on the economic characteristics and nature of our assets and services.

The CODM measures and evaluates the performance of our operating segments, with the exception of the third-party asset management and real estate services business, based on the NOI of properties within each segment.

With respect to the third-party asset management and real estate services business, the CODM reviews revenue streams generated by this segment ("Third-party real estate services, including reimbursements"), as well as the expenses attributable to the segment ("General and administrative: third-party real estate services"), which are both disclosed separately in our consolidated statements of operations. The following represents the components of revenue from our third-party asset management and real estate services business:

See discussion of third-party real estate services revenue, including reimbursements, and third-party real estate services expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 in the preceding pages under "Results of Operations."

Consistent with internal reporting presented to our CODM and our definition of NOI, the third-party asset management and real estate services operating results are excluded from the NOI data below. Property revenue is calculated as property rental revenue plus parking revenue. Property expense is calculated as property operating expenses plus real estate taxes. Consolidated NOI is calculated as property revenue less property expense. See Note 20 to the consolidated financial statements for the reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders to consolidated NOI for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.

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The following is a summary of NOI by segment:

Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2023 to 2022

Multifamily: Property revenue increased by $26.8 million, or 14.8%, to $207.8 million in 2023 from $180.9 million in 2022. Consolidated NOI increased by $15.2 million, or 15.5%, to $113.5 million in 2023 from $98.3 million in 2022. The increases in property revenue and consolidated NOI were primarily due to the consolidation of Atlantic Plumbing and 8001 Woodmont, and higher occupancy and rents across the portfolio. The increase in consolidated NOI was partially offset by an increase in property operating costs.

Commercial: Property revenue decreased by $38.8 million, or 12.2%, to $279.7 million in 2023 from $318.5 million in 2022. Consolidated NOI decreased by $23.4 million, or 12.1%, to $170.9 million in 2023 from $194.3 million in 2022. The decreases in property revenue and consolidated NOI were primarily due to the Disposed Properties and lower occupancy and rents across the portfolio.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Property rental revenue is our primary source of operating cash flow and depends on many factors including occupancy levels and rental rates, as well as our tenants' ability to pay rent. In addition, our third-party asset management and real estate services business provides fee-based real estate services to the JBG Legacy Funds, other third parties and the WHI Impact Pool. Our assets provide a relatively consistent level of cash flow that enables us to pay operating expenses, debt service, recurring capital expenditures, dividends to shareholders and distributions to holders of OP Units and LTIP Units. Other sources of liquidity to fund cash requirements include proceeds from financings, recapitalizations, asset sales, and the issuance and sale of securities. We anticipate that cash flows from continuing operations and proceeds from financings, asset sales and recapitalizations, together with existing cash balances, will be adequate to fund our business operations, debt amortization, capital expenditures, any dividends to shareholders, and distributions to holders of OP Units and LTIP Units.

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Mortgage Loans

The following is a summary of mortgage loans:

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the net carrying value of real estate collateralizing our mortgage loans totaled $2.2 billion. Our mortgage loans contain covenants that limit our ability to incur additional indebtedness on these properties and, in certain circumstances, require lender approval of tenant leases and/or yield maintenance upon repayment prior to maturity. Certain mortgage loans are recourse to us. See Note 21 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.

In January 2023, we entered into a $187.6 million loan facility, collateralized by The Wren and F1RST Residences. The loan has a seven-year term and a fixed interest rate of 5.13%. This loan is the initial advance under a Fannie Mae multifamily credit facility which provides flexibility for collateral substitutions, future advances tied to performance, ability to mix fixed and floating rates, and staggered maturities. Proceeds from the loan were used, in part, to repay the $131.5 million mortgage loan collateralized by 2121 Crystal Drive, which had a fixed interest rate of 5.51%.

In June 2023, we repaid $142.4 million in mortgage loans collateralized by Falkland Chase-South & West and 800 North Glebe Road.

In August 2022, we entered into a mortgage loan with a principal balance of $97.5 million collateralized by WestEnd25. The mortgage loan has a seven-year term and an interest rate of SOFR plus 1.45%. We also entered into an interest rate swap with a total notional value of $97.5 million, which effectively fixes SOFR at an average interest rate of 2.71% through the maturity date. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we entered into two separate mortgage loans with an aggregate principal balance of $190.0 million, collateralized by 1225 S. Clark Street and 1215 S. Clark Street.

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, we had various interest rate swap and cap agreements on certain of our mortgage loans with an aggregate notional value of $1.7 billion and $1.3 billion. See Note 19 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.

Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loans

As of December 31, 2023, our unsecured revolving credit facility and term loans totaling $1.5 billion consisted of a $750.0 million revolving credit facility maturing in June 2027, a $200.0 million Tranche A-1 Term Loan maturing in January 2025, a $400.0 million Tranche A-2 Term Loan maturing in January 2028 and a $120.0 million 2023 Term Loan maturing in June 2028.

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In January 2022, the Tranche A-1 Term Loan was amended to extend the maturity date to January 2025 with two one-year extension options, and to amend the interest rate to SOFR plus 1.15% to SOFR plus 1.75%, varying based on a ratio of our total outstanding indebtedness to a valuation of certain real property and assets.

In July 2022, the Tranche A-2 Term Loan was amended to increase its borrowing capacity by $200.0 million. The incremental $200.0 million included a delayed draw feature, of which $150.0 million was drawn in September 2022 and the remaining $50.0 million was drawn in May 2023. The amendment extended the maturity date of the term loan to January 2028 and amended the interest rate to SOFR plus 1.25% to SOFR plus 1.80%, varying based on a ratio of our total outstanding indebtedness to a valuation of certain real property and assets.

Effective as of June 29, 2023, the revolving credit facility was amended to: (i) reduce the borrowing capacity from $1.0 billion to $750.0 million, (ii) extend the maturity date from January 2025 to June 2027 and (iii) amend the interest rate to daily SOFR plus 1.40% to daily SOFR plus 1.85%, varying based on a ratio of our total outstanding indebtedness to a valuation of certain real property and assets. We have the option to increase the $750.0 million revolving credit facility or add term loans up to $500.0 million, and we also have the right to extend the maturity date beyond June 2027 via two six-month extension options.

In addition, on June 29, 2023, we entered into a $120.0 million term loan maturing in June 2028 with an interest rate of one-month term SOFR plus 1.25% to one-month term SOFR plus 1.80%, varying based on a ratio of our total outstanding indebtedness to a valuation of certain real property and assets.

In July 2023, we amended the covenants related to the Tranche A-1 Term Loan and the Tranche A-2 Term Loan to be consistent with the revolving credit facility and 2023 Term Loan covenants.

The following is a summary of amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility and term loans:

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Common Shares Repurchased

Our Board of Trustees previously authorized the repurchase of up to $1.0 billion of our outstanding common shares, and in May 2023, increased the common share repurchase authorization to $1.5 billion. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we repurchased and retired 22.6 million common shares for $335.3 million, a weighted average purchase price per share of $14.83. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we repurchased and retired 14.2 million common shares for $361.0 million, a weighted average purchase price per share of $25.49. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we repurchased and retired 5.4 million common shares for $157.7 million, a weighted average purchase price per share of $29.34. Since we began the share repurchase program through December 31, 2023, we have repurchased and retired 45.9 million common shares for $958.8 million, a weighted average purchase price per share of $20.88.

During the first quarter of 2024, through the date of this filing, we repurchased and retired 2.7 million common shares for $45.4 million, a weighted average purchase price per share of $16.52, pursuant to a repurchase plan under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Purchases under the program are made either in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions from time to time as permitted by federal securities laws and other legal requirements. The timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases will be determined by us at our discretion and will be subject to economic and market conditions, share price, applicable legal requirements and other factors. The program may be suspended or discontinued at our discretion without prior notice.

Material Cash Requirements

Our material cash requirements for the next 12 months and beyond are to fund:

We expect to satisfy these requirements using one or more of the following:

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The following is a summary of our material cash requirements as of December 31, 2023:

Summary of Cash Flows

The following summary discussion of our cash flows is based on our consolidated statements of cash flows and is not meant to be an all-inclusive discussion of the changes in our cash flows:

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Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 2023

Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash decreased $73.6 million to $200.4 million as of December 31, 2023, compared to $274.1 million as of December 31, 2022. This decrease resulted from $158.8 million of net cash used in financing activities and $98.2 million of net cash used in investing activities, partially offset by $183.4 million of net cash provided by operating activities. Our outstanding debt was $2.6 billion and $2.5 billion as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.

Net cash provided by operating activities of $183.4 million primarily comprised: (i) $185.2 million of net income (before $356.2 million of non-cash items and $79.3 million of gain on the sale of real estate), (ii) $20.7 million of return on capital from unconsolidated real estate ventures and (iii) $22.5 million of net change in operating assets and liabilities. Non-cash income adjustments of $356.2 million primarily include depreciation and amortization expense, impairment loss, share-based compensation expense, loss from unconsolidated real estate ventures, deferred rent and other non-cash items.

Net cash used in investing activities of $98.2 million primarily comprised: (i) $333.7 million of development costs, construction in progress and real estate additions, (ii) $29.0 million of investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures and other investments and (iii) a $19.6 million payment of a deferred purchase price related to the 2020 acquisition of a development parcel, partially offset by (iv) $281.5 million of proceeds from the sale of real estate and (v) $10.5 million of distributions of capital from unconsolidated real estate ventures and other investments.

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Net cash used in financing activities of $158.8 million primarily comprised: (i) $335.3 million of common shares repurchased, (ii) $309.8 million of repayments of the revolving credit facility, (iii) $281.9 million of repayments of mortgage loans, (iv) $94.0 million of dividends paid to common shareholders, (v) $17.6 million of debt issuance and modification costs and (vi) $15.3 million of distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests, partially offset by (vii) $371.8 million of proceeds from borrowings under the revolving credit facility, (viii) $345.1 million of borrowings under mortgage loans and (ix) $170.0 million of borrowings under the term loans.

Unconsolidated Real Estate Ventures

We consolidate entities in which we have a controlling interest or are the primary beneficiary in a variable interest entity. From time to time, we may have off-balance-sheet unconsolidated real estate ventures and other unconsolidated arrangements with varying structures.

As of December 31, 2023, we have investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures totaling $264.3 million. For these investments, we exercise significant influence over but do not control these entities and, therefore, account for these investments using the equity method of accounting. For a more complete description of our real estate ventures, see Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements.

From time to time, we (or ventures in which we have an ownership interest) have agreed, and may in the future agree with respect to unconsolidated real estate ventures, to (i) guarantee portions of the principal, interest and other amounts in connection with borrowings, (ii) provide customary environmental indemnifications and nonrecourse carve-outs (e.g., guarantees against fraud, misrepresentation and bankruptcy) in connection with borrowings or (iii) provide guarantees to lenders and other third parties for the completion of development projects. We customarily have agreements with our outside venture partners whereby the partners agree to reimburse the real estate venture or us for their share of any payments made under certain of these guarantees. At times, we also have agreements with certain of our outside venture partners whereby we agree to either indemnify the partners and/or the associated ventures with respect to certain contingent liabilities associated with operating assets or to reimburse our partner for its share of any payments made by them under certain guarantees. Guarantees (excluding environmental) customarily terminate either upon the satisfaction of specified circumstances or repayment of the underlying debt. Amounts that we may be required to pay in future periods in relation to guarantees associated with budget overruns or operating losses are not estimable.

As of December 31, 2023, we had additional capital commitments and certain recorded guarantees to our unconsolidated real estate ventures and other investments totaling $61.3 million. As of December 31, 2023, we had no principal payment guarantees related to our unconsolidated real estate ventures.

Commitments and Contingencies

Insurance

We maintain general liability insurance with limits of $150.0 million per occurrence and in the aggregate, and property and rental value insurance coverage with limits of $1.0 billion per occurrence, with sub-limits for certain perils such as floods and earthquakes on each of our properties. We also maintain coverage, through our wholly owned captive insurance subsidiary, for a portion of the first loss on the above limits and for both conventional terrorist acts and for nuclear, biological, chemical or radiological terrorism events with limits of $2.0 billion per occurrence. These policies are partially reinsured by third-party insurance providers.

We will continue to monitor the state of the insurance market, and the scope and costs of coverage for acts of terrorism. We cannot anticipate what coverage will be available on commercially reasonable terms in the future. We are responsible for deductibles and losses in excess of the insurance coverage, which could be material.

Our debt, consisting of mortgage loans secured by our properties, a revolving credit facility and term loans, contains customary covenants requiring adequate insurance coverage. Although we believe that we currently have adequate insurance coverage, we may not be able to obtain an equivalent amount of coverage at a reasonable cost in the future. If lenders insist on greater coverage than we are able to obtain, it could adversely affect our ability to finance or refinance our properties.

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Construction Commitments

As of December 31, 2023, we had assets under construction that will, based on our current plans and estimates, require an additional $177.1 million to complete, which we anticipate will be primarily expended over the next two years. These capital expenditures are generally due as the work is performed, and we expect to finance them with debt proceeds, proceeds from asset recapitalizations and sales, and available cash.

Other

As of December 31, 2023, we had committed tenant-related obligations totaling $46.8 million ($46.0 million related to our consolidated entities and $828,000 related to our unconsolidated real estate ventures at our share). The timing and amounts of payments for tenant-related obligations are uncertain and may only be due upon satisfactory performance of certain conditions.

There are various legal actions against us in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, the outcome of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we recognized a $6.0 million gain from the settlement of litigation, which was included in "Interest and other income, net" in our consolidated statement of operations.

With respect to borrowings of our consolidated entities, we have agreed, and may in the future agree, to (i) guarantee portions of the principal, interest and other amounts, (ii) provide customary environmental indemnifications and nonrecourse carve-outs (e.g., guarantees against fraud, misrepresentation and bankruptcy) or (iii) provide guarantees to lenders, tenants and other third parties for the completion of development projects. As of December 31, 2023, the aggregate amount of principal payment guarantees was $8.3 million for our consolidated entities.

In connection with the Formation Transaction, we have a Tax Matters Agreement that provides special rules that allocate tax liabilities if the distribution of JBG SMITH shares by Vornado, together with certain related transactions, is determined not to be tax-free. Under the Tax Matters Agreement, we may be required to indemnify Vornado against any taxes and related amounts and costs resulting from a violation by us of the Tax Matters Agreement.

Environmental Matters

Under various federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations, a current or former owner or operator of real estate may be liable for conducting or paying for the costs of the investigation, removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances on that real estate. These laws often impose such liability without regard to whether the owner knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of hazardous or toxic substances, and the liability may be joint and several. The costs of remediation or removal of these substances may be substantial and could exceed the value of the property, and the presence of these substances, or the failure to promptly remediate these substances, may adversely affect the owner's ability to sell or develop the real estate or to borrow using the real estate as collateral. In connection with the ownership and operation of our current and former assets, we may be potentially liable for these costs. The operations of current and former tenants at our assets have involved, or may have involved, the use of hazardous substances or generated hazardous wastes, and indemnities in our lease agreements may not fully protect us from liability, if, for example, a tenant responsible for environmental non­compliance or contamination becomes insolvent. The release of these hazardous substances and wastes could result in us incurring liabilities to remediate any resulting contamination. The presence of contamination or the failure to remediate contamination at our properties may (i) expose us to third-party liability (e.g., for cleanup costs, natural resource damages, bodily injury or property damage), (ii) subject our properties to liens in favor of the government for damages and costs the government incurs in connection with the contamination, (iii) impose restrictions on the manner in which a property may be used or businesses may be operated, or (iv) materially adversely affect our ability to sell, lease or develop the real estate or to borrow using the real estate as collateral. In addition, our assets are exposed to the risk of contamination originating from other sources. While a property owner may not be responsible for remediating contamination that has migrated onsite from an identifiable and viable offsite source, the contaminant's presence can have adverse effects on operations and the redevelopment of our assets. To the extent we arrange for contaminated materials to be sent to other locations for treatment or disposal, we may be liable for the cleanup of those sites if they become contaminated, without regard to whether we complied with environmental laws in doing so.

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Most of our assets have been subject, at some point, to environmental assessments that are intended to evaluate the environmental condition of the subject and surrounding assets. These environmental assessments generally have included a historical review, a public records review, a visual inspection of the site and surrounding assets, visual or historical evidence of underground storage tanks and other features, and the preparation and issuance of a written report. Soil, soil vapor and/or groundwater subsurface testing is conducted at our assets, when necessary, to further investigate any issues raised by the initial assessment that could reasonably be expected to pose a material concern to the property or result in us incurring material environmental liabilities as a result of redevelopment. The tests may not, however, have included extensive sampling or subsurface investigations. In each case where the environmental assessments have identified conditions requiring remedial actions required by law, we have initiated appropriate actions. The environmental assessments have not revealed any material environmental contamination that we believe would have a material adverse effect on our overall business, financial condition or results of operations, or that have not been anticipated and remediated during site redevelopment as required by law. Nevertheless, there can be no assurance that the identification of new areas of contamination, changes in the extent or known scope of contamination, the discovery of additional sites or changes in cleanup requirements would not result in significant cost to us. As disclosed in Note 21 to the consolidated financial statements, environmental liabilities totaled $17.6 million and $18.0 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, and are included in "Other liabilities, net" in our consolidated balance sheets.