Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN) risk factors, FY2024 10-K

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1. 01Adverse economic and geopolitical conditions could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and our ability to pay distributions to our shareholders
2. 02Our performance is dependent upon the economic conditions of the markets in which our properties are located
3. 03We have incurred, and may in the future incur, impairment charges
4. 04We may suffer adverse consequences due to the financial difficulties, bankruptcy or insolvency of our tenants
5. 05We may experience increased operating costs, which might reduce our profitability
6. 06Our investment in property development or redevelopment may be more costly or difficult to complete than we anticipate
7. 07Our development projects and third party property management business may subject us to certain liabilities
8. 08Our development projects may be dependent on strategic alliances with unaffiliated third parties
9. 09We face risks associated with the development of mixed-use commercial properties
10. 10We face risks associated with property acquisitions
11. 11Acquired properties may subject us to known and unknown liabilities
12. 12We may be unable to renew leases or re-lease space as leases expire; certain leases may expire early
13. 13We face significant competition from other real estate developers
14. 14Property ownership through unconsolidated real estate ventures may limit our ability to act exclusively in our interest
15. 15Preferred equity, mezzanine loans, and other investments that are subordinated or otherwise junior in an issuer’s capital structure and that involve privately negotiated structures will expose us to greater risk of loss
16. 16Because real estate is illiquid, we may be unable to sell properties when in our best interest
17. 17We have agreed not to sell certain of our properties and to maintain indebtedness subject to guarantees
18. 18Our property taxes could increase due to property tax rate changes or reassessment, which would adversely impact our cash flows
19. 19Changes in tax rates and regulatory requirements may adversely affect our cash flow and results of operations
20. 20Potential liability for environmental contamination could result in substantial costs
21. 21Americans with Disabilities Act compliance could be costly
22. 22Failure to qualify as a REIT would subject us to U.S. federal income tax which would reduce the cash available for distribution to our shareholders
23. 23Failure of the Operating Partnership (or a subsidiary partnership or unconsolidated real estate venture) to be treated as a partnership would have serious adverse consequences to our shareholders
24. 24If any subsidiary REIT failed to qualify as a REIT, we could be directly or indirectly subject to higher taxes and could fail to remain qualified as a REIT
25. 25To maintain our REIT status, we may be forced to borrow funds on a short-term basis during unfavorable market conditions
26. 26We may pay some taxes even if we qualify as a REIT, which will reduce the cash available for distribution to our shareholders
27. 27Partnership tax audit rules could have a material adverse effect on us
28. 28Legislative or regulatory tax changes related to REITs could materially and adversely affect our business
29. 29If a transaction intended to qualify as a Section 1031 Exchange is later determined to be taxable, or if we are unable to identify and complete the acquisition of suitable replacement property to effect a Section 1031 Exchange, we may face adverse consequences
30. 30Failure to obtain the tax benefits and remain compliant within Qualified Opportunity Zones and Keystone Opportunity Zones may have adverse consequences
31. 31Certain limitations will exist with respect to a third party’s ability to acquire us or effectuate a change in control
32. 32A pandemic, epidemic or outbreak of a contagious disease could adversely affect us
33. 33We face possible risks associated with the physical effects of climate change
34. 34We are dependent upon our key personnel
35. 35Our ability to make distributions is subject to various risks
36. 36We face possible federal, state and local tax audits
37. 37Many factors can have an adverse effect on the market value of our securities
38. 38Additional issuances of equity securities may be dilutive to shareholders
39. 39The issuance of preferred securities may adversely affect the rights of holders of our common shares
40. 40Interest rates have increased and could continue to increase our interest costs on variable rate debt and could adversely impact our ability to refinance existing debt or sell assets on favorable terms or at all
41. 41Our degree of leverage could limit our ability to obtain additional financing or affect the market price of our equity shares or debt securities
42. 42The terms and covenants relating to our indebtedness could adversely impact our economic performance
43. 43Certain of our mortgages include restrictive covenants and default provisions, which could limit our flexibility, limit our ability to sell the encumbered properties and require us to repay the indebtedness prior to its maturity
44. 44A downgrading of our debt could subject us to higher borrowing costs
45. 45Terrorist attacks and other acts of violence or war may adversely impact our performance and may affect the markets on which our securities are traded
46. 46Social, political and economic changes or instability, or other circumstances beyond our control could affect our business operations
47. 47Some potential losses are not covered by insurance
48. 48We have experienced, and may again experience, data security breach that may cause damage to our business and reputation
49. 49While we maintain insurance coverage that may, subject to policy terms and conditions including deductibles, cover specific aspects of cyber risks, such insurance coverage may be insufficient to cover all losses