Kilroy Realty (KRC) Risk Analysis

To qualify as a REIT, the Company generally must distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of the Company's net taxable income each year (subject to certain adjustments and excluding any net capital gains), and the Company will be subject to regular corporate income taxes to the extent that it distributes less than 100% of its net capital gains or distributes at least 90%, but less than 100%, of its net taxable income each year. In addition, the Company will be subject to a 4% nondeductible excise tax on the amount, if any, by which distributions it pays in any calendar year are less than the sum of 85% of its ordinary income, 95% of its net capital gains, and 100% of its undistributed income from prior years. To maintain the Company's REIT status and avoid the payment of federal income and excise taxes, the Operating Partnership may need to borrow funds and distribute or loan the proceeds to the Company so it can meet the REIT distribution requirements even if the then-prevailing market conditions are not favorable for these borrowings. These borrowing needs could result from differences in timing between the actual receipt of income and inclusion of income for federal income tax purposes, or the effect of nondeductible capital expenditures, the creation of reserves, or required debt or amortization payments.

As of December 31, 2025, we had a $1.1 billion unsecured revolving credit facility and a $200.0 million unsecured term loan facility, each bearing interest at a variable rate on any amount drawn and outstanding. As of December 31, 2025, there was no amount outstanding under our unsecured revolving credit facility and $200.0 million was outstanding under our unsecured term loan facility. However, we may borrow on the unsecured revolving credit facility, borrow additional amounts under the accordion feature of the unsecured term loan facility, or incur additional variable rate debt in the future. Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors that are beyond our control, including general economic conditions and policies of various governmental and regulatory agencies and, in particular, the Federal Reserve Board. Further interest rate increases would increase our interest costs for any variable rate debt and for new debt, which could in turn make the financing of any development, redevelopment, and acquisition activity costlier. Rising interest rates could also limit our ability to refinance existing debt when it matures or cause us to pay higher interest rates upon refinancing and increase interest expense on refinanced indebtedness. In addition, an increase in interest rates could decrease the amount third parties are willing to pay for our assets, thereby limiting our ability to recycle capital and our portfolio promptly in response to changes in economic or other conditions. We manage a portion of our exposure to interest rate risk by accessing debt with staggered maturities, and we may in the future mitigate this risk through the use of derivative instruments, including interest rate swap agreements or other interest rate hedging agreements, including swaps, caps, and floors. While these agreements are intended to lessen the impact of rising interest rates on us, they also expose us to the risks that counter parties may fail to honor their obligations, that we could incur significant costs associated with the settlement of these agreements, that the amount of income we earn from hedging transactions may be limited by federal tax provisions governing REITs, that these agreements may cause us to pay higher interest rates on our debt obligations than would otherwise be the case and that underlying transactions could fail to qualify as highly-effective cash flow hedges under the accounting guidance. As a result, failure to hedge effectively against interest rate risk, if we choose to engage in such activities, could adversely affect us.

Our financing policies and objectives are determined by the Board of Directors. Our goal is to limit our dependence on leverage and maintain a conservative ratio of debt to total market capitalization. However, our organizational documents do not limit the amount or percentage of indebtedness, funded or otherwise, that we may incur. As of December 31, 2025, we had approximately $4.6 billion aggregate principal amount of indebtedness outstanding, which represented 50.8% of our total market capitalization. See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Company -Capitalization" for a calculation of our market capitalization. These ratios may be increased or decreased without the consent of our unitholders or stockholders. Increases in the amount of debt outstanding would result in an increase in our debt service costs, which could adversely affect us. Higher leverage also increases the risk of default on our obligations and limits our ability to obtain additional financing in the future.

The Operating Partnership's $1.1 billion unsecured revolving credit facility, $200.0 million unsecured term loan facility, and note purchase agreements contain financial covenants that could limit the amount of distributions payable by us on our common stock and any preferred stock we may issue in the future. We rely on cash distributions we receive from the Operating Partnership to pay distributions on our common stock and any preferred stock we may issue in the future and to satisfy our other cash needs. The agreements governing the unsecured revolving credit facility and the note purchase agreements provide that, if the Operating Partnership fails to pay any principal of, or interest on, any borrowings or other amounts payable under such agreement when due or during any other event of default under such revolving credit facility and the unsecured private placement notes, the Operating Partnership may make only those partnership distributions that result in distributions to us in an amount sufficient to permit us to make distributions to our stockholders that we reasonably believe are necessary to (i) maintain our qualification as a REIT for federal and state income tax purposes and (ii) avoid the payment of federal or state income or excise tax. Any limitation on our ability to make distributions to our stockholders, whether as a result of these provisions in the unsecured revolving credit facility, the unsecured term loan facility, the note purchase agreements or otherwise, could have a material adverse effect on the market value of our common stock.

As of December 31, 2025, we had approximately $4.6 billion aggregate principal amount of indebtedness, of which $601.3 million in principal payments, before the consideration of extension options, is expected to be paid during the year ending December 31, 2026. Our total debt at December 31, 2025 represented 50.8% of our total market capitalization (which we define as the aggregate of our long-term debt and the market value of the Company's common stock and the Operating Partnership's common units of limited partnership interest, or common units, based on the closing price per share of the Company's common stock as of that date). For the calculation of our market capitalization and additional information on debt maturities, see "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Company -Capitalization" and "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -Liquidity and Capital Resources of the Operating Partnership -Liquidity Uses." Our ability to make payments on and to refinance our indebtedness and to fund our operations, working capital, and capital expenditures, depends on our ability to generate cash flows in the future. Our cash flows are subject to general economic, industry, financial, competitive, operating, legislative, regulatory, environmental, and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. The instruments and agreements governing some of our outstanding indebtedness (including borrowings under the Operating Partnership's unsecured revolving credit facility, unsecured term loan facility, and note purchase agreements) contain provisions that require us to repurchase for cash or repay that indebtedness under specified circumstances or upon the occurrence of specified events (including upon the acquisition by any person or group of more than a specified percentage of the aggregate voting power of all the Company's issued and outstanding voting stock, upon certain changes in the composition of a majority of the members of the Company's Board of Directors, if the Company or one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries ceases to be the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, or if the Company ceases to own, directly or indirectly, at least 60% of the voting equity interests in the Operating Partnership), and our future debt agreements and debt securities may contain similar provisions or may require that we repay or repurchase or offer to repurchase for cash the applicable indebtedness under specified circumstances or upon the occurrence of specified changes of control of the Company or the Operating Partnership or other events. We may not have sufficient funds to pay our indebtedness when due (including upon any such required repurchase, repayment, or offer to repurchase), and we may not be able to arrange for the financing necessary to make those payments or repurchases on favorable terms or at all. In addition, our ability to make required payments on our indebtedness when due (including upon any such required repurchase, repayment, or offer to repurchase) may be limited by the terms of other debt instruments or agreements. Our failure to pay amounts due in respect of any of our indebtedness when due would generally constitute an event of default under the instrument governing that indebtedness, which could permit the holders of that indebtedness to require the immediate repayment of that indebtedness in full and, in the case of secured indebtedness, could allow them to sell the collateral securing that indebtedness and use the proceeds to repay that indebtedness. Moreover, any acceleration of or default in respect of any of our indebtedness could, in turn, constitute an event of default under other debt instruments or agreements, thereby resulting in the acceleration and required repayment of that other indebtedness. Any of these events could materially adversely affect our ability to make payments of principal and interest on our indebtedness when due and could prevent us from making those payments altogether. We cannot assure you that our business will generate sufficient cash flows from operations or that future sources of cash will be available to us in an amount sufficient to enable us to pay amounts due on our indebtedness or to fund our other liquidity needs, including cash distributions to stockholders necessary to maintain the Company's REIT qualification. Additionally, if we incur additional indebtedness in connection with future acquisitions or for any other purpose, our debt service obligations could increase. We may need to refinance all or a portion of our indebtedness on or before maturity. Our ability to refinance our indebtedness or obtain additional financing will depend on, among other things: - our financial condition, results of operations, and market conditions at the time; and - restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness. As a result, we may not be able to refinance our indebtedness on commercially reasonable terms or at all. If we do not generate sufficient cash flows from operations, and additional borrowings or refinancings or proceeds of asset sales or other sources of cash are not available to us, we may not have sufficient cash to enable us to meet all of our obligations. Accordingly, if we cannot service our indebtedness, we may have to take actions such as seeking additional equity financing, delaying capital expenditures, or entering into strategic acquisitions and alliances. Any of these events or circumstances could have a material adverse effect on us. In addition, foreclosures could create taxable income without accompanying cash proceeds, which could require us to borrow or sell assets to raise the funds necessary to pay amounts due on our indebtedness and to meet the REIT distribution requirements discussed below, even if such actions are not on favorable terms.

The Company is required under the Code to distribute at least 90% of its taxable income (subject to certain adjustments and excluding any net capital gain), and the Operating Partnership is required to make distributions to the Company to allow the Company to satisfy these REIT distribution requirements. Because of these distribution requirements, the Operating Partnership is required to make distributions to the Company, and we may not be able to fund future capital needs, including any necessary acquisition financing, from operating cash flows. Consequently, management relies on third-party sources of capital to fund our capital needs. We may not be able to obtain financing on favorable terms or at all. Any additional debt we incur will increase our leverage. Access to third-party sources of capital depends, in part, on general market conditions and the availability of credit, the market's perception of our growth potential, our current and expected future earnings, our cash flows and cash distributions, the quoted trading price of our securities, and our credit rating. If we cannot obtain capital from third-party sources, we may be adversely affected.

The credit ratings assigned to the Operating Partnership's debt securities and any preferred stock we may issue in the future could change based upon, among other things, our results of operations, and financial condition. These ratings are subject to ongoing evaluation by credit rating agencies, and we cannot make assurances that any rating will not be changed or withdrawn by a rating agency in the future if, in its judgment, circumstances warrant. Moreover, these credit ratings do not apply to our common stock and are not recommendations to buy, sell, or hold our common stock or any other securities. If any of the credit rating agencies that have rated the Operating Partnership's debt securities or any preferred stock we may issue in the future downgrades or lowers its credit rating, or if any credit rating agency indicates that it has placed any such rating on a so-called "watch list" for a possible downgrading or lowering or otherwise indicates that its outlook for that rating is negative, it could have a material adverse effect on our costs and availability of capital, which could in turn have a material adverse effect on us.

We currently operate, and in the future may develop, properties either alone or through joint ventures that are known as "mixed-use" developments. This means that in addition to the development of office space, the project may also include space for residential, retail or other commercial purposes. Generally, we have less experience developing and managing non-office/life science real estate. As a result, if a development project includes non-office/life science space, we may develop that space ourselves or seek to partner with a third-party developer with more experience. If we do not partner with such a developer, or if we choose to develop the space ourselves, we would be exposed to specific risks associated with the development and ownership of non-office/life science real estate. In addition, if we elect to participate in the development through a joint venture, we may be exposed to the risks associated with the failure of the other party to complete the development as expected, which could require that we identify another joint venture partner and/or complete the project ourselves (including providing any necessary financing). In the case of residential properties, these risks include competition for prospective tenants from other operators whose properties may be perceived to offer a better location or better amenities or whose rent may be perceived as a better value given the quality, location, and amenities that the tenant seeks. With residential properties, we will also compete against apartments, condominiums, and single-family homes that are for sale or rent. Because we have less experience with residential properties, we retain third parties to manage these properties. As such, we are dependent on these third parties and their key personnel to provide services to us, and we may not find a suitable replacement if the management agreement is terminated, or if key personnel leave or otherwise become unavailable to us.

We may be unable to successfully complete and operate acquired, developed, and redeveloped properties, and it is possible that: - we may be unable to lease acquired, developed, or redeveloped properties on lease terms projected at the time of acquisition, development, or redevelopment, or within budgeted timeframes;- the operating expenses at acquired, developed, or redeveloped properties may be greater than projected at the time of acquisition, development, or redevelopment, resulting in our investment being less profitable than we expected;- we may not commence or complete development or redevelopment properties on schedule or within budgeted amounts or at all;- we may not be able to develop or redevelop the estimated square footage and other features of our development and redevelopment properties;- we may suspend development or redevelopment projects after construction has begun due to changes in economic conditions or other factors, and this may result in the write-off of costs, payment of additional costs, or increases in overall costs when the development or redevelopment project is restarted;- we may expend funds on and devote management's time to acquisition, development, or redevelopment properties that we may not complete and as a result we may lose deposits or fail to recover expenses already incurred;- we may encounter delays or refusals in obtaining all necessary zoning, land use, and other required entitlements, and building, occupancy, and other required governmental permits and authorizations;- we may encounter delays or unforeseen cost increases associated with building materials or construction services resulting from trade tensions, disruptions, tariffs, duties or restrictions, or an outbreak of an epidemic or pandemic;- we may encounter delays, refusals, unforeseen cost increases, and other impairments resulting from third-party litigation; and - we may fail to obtain the financial results expected from properties we acquire, develop, or redevelop. If one or more of these events were to occur in connection with our acquired properties, undeveloped land, or development or redevelopment properties under construction, we could be required to recognize an impairment loss. These events could also have an adverse impact on us. While we historically have acquired, developed, and redeveloped office properties in California and Seattle markets, over the past four years we have acquired properties in Austin, Texas, where we currently have one stabilized office property and one future development project. We may in the future acquire, develop, or redevelop properties for other uses and expand our business to other geographic regions where we expect the development or acquisition of property to result in favorable risk-adjusted returns on our investment.