Record Funds from Operations
Reported record total funds from operations of $4.9 billion or $12.99 per share, with real estate FFO growth of 3.9% year-over-year.
Strong Leasing Activity
Signed more than 5,500 leases for over 21 million square feet, with 25% of leasing activities being new deals, leading to occupancy at malls and outlets reaching 96.5%.
Significant Redevelopment and New Developments
Completed 16 significant redevelopment projects and opened new outlets like the fully leased premium outlet in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Deleveraged A-Rated Balance Sheet
Deleveraged the balance sheet by approximately $1.5 billion, ending the year with a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 5.2 times and over $10 billion in liquidity.
Dividend Increase
Announced a dividend of $2.10 per share for the first quarter, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 7.7%.
Acquisition of Italian Luxury Outlet Centers
Completed the acquisition of two well-known luxury outlet centers in Italy from Kering, enhancing the global portfolio.