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Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) is an equity real estate investment trust (REIT) that focuses on the ownership, management, and redevelopment of high-quality retail and mixed-use properties. These properties are strategically located in metropolitan markets in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, California, and South Florida, where retail demand exceeds supply . As of December 31, 2023, FRT's portfolio includes 102 predominantly retail real estate projects with a leasing rate of 94.2% and an occupancy rate of 92.2% . The company's revenue is primarily generated from lease agreements with tenants, and it has a long history of paying and increasing dividends to its shareholders .
- Retail Properties - Owns and manages regional, community, and neighborhood shopping centers, often anchored by grocery stores, to meet retail demand in high-demand areas.
- Mixed-Use Properties - Develops and operates properties that combine retail with residential, office, and/or hotel components, providing a diverse range of services and amenities.
| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
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Donald C. Wood ExecutiveBoard | Chief Executive Officer, Trustee | None | CEO since 2003, previously President, COO, and CFO at FRT. Former CFO of Caesars World, Inc. CPA with a BS in Business Administration from Montclair State College. | View Report → |
Daniel Guglielmone Executive | EVP, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer | None | EVP, CFO, and Treasurer. No additional details on start date or prior roles provided in the documents. | |
Dawn M. Becker Executive | EVP, General Counsel, and Secretary | None | Oversees legal, sustainability, HR, IT, and administrative functions. Leads sustainability efforts and corporate reporting aligned with GRI, TCFD, and SASB frameworks. | |
Anthony P. Nader III Board | Trustee | Managing Director of SWaN & Legend Venture Partners; Vice Chairman of Asurion; Former Chair of Inova Health System Board of Trustees. | Trustee since 2020. Over 30 years of experience in business leadership, real estate, and growth-oriented companies. Designated as an audit committee financial expert. | |
David W. Faeder Board | Non-Executive Chairman of the Board | Managing Partner of Fountain Square Properties; Managing Member of Kensington Senior Living; Board member of Arlington Asset Investment Corp. | Trustee since 2003. Extensive experience in real estate, finance, and accounting. Designated as an audit committee financial expert. | |
Elizabeth I. Holland Board | Trustee | CEO of Abbell Credit Corporation and Abbell Associates, LLC; Board member of VICI Properties, Inc.; Board member of 1000 Friends of Iowa and Primo Center for Women & Children. | Trustee since 2017. Legal and financial background with experience in real estate and bankruptcy law. Former senior staff attorney for the Congressional Bankruptcy Review Commission. | |
Gail P. Steinel Board | Trustee | Owner of Executive Advisors; Board member of Invesque, Inc., DAI, and Center for Hope & Safety. | Trustee since 2006. CPA with over 35 years of experience in auditing, leadership, and financial systems. Chair of the Audit Committee. | |
Nicole Y. Lamb-Hale Board | Trustee | VP, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary of Cummins Inc.; Board member of Delta Parent Holdings, Inc.; Involved with American Leadership Initiative and Center for International Private Enterprise. | Trustee since 2020. Over 30 years of experience in law, risk management, and restructuring. Former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Manufacturing and Services. | |
Thomas A. McEachin Board | Trustee | Board member of Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.; Former board member of Surgalign Holdings, Inc.; Former trustee of Wadsworth Atheneum and Connecticut Science Center. | Trustee since 2022. Retired VP and CFO of Covidien Surgical Solutions. Extensive finance and executive management experience. |
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Regarding your maintained guidance of 70–90 basis points of bad debt in same-store NOI, despite minimal tenant credit issues observed in the first half, what specific risks are causing you to retain this level in your outlook for the second half of the year?
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You have revised upward your targeted year-end occupancy level to roughly 93.5%, exceeding previous assumptions. What factors are driving this stronger occupancy growth, and do you expect this trend to continue into next year?
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Same-property NOI growth slowed sequentially in the quarter, yet your guidance implies a return to mid- to high 3% growth. Can you detail the assumptions behind this expected acceleration, and what gives you confidence in achieving these levels?
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With your recent investments, including deploying $275 million of capital at a 7-plus percent yield, and issuing equity, how are you balancing funding sources for future investments, and what is your strategy for optimizing capital allocation between equity, debt, and asset sales?
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Considering reports of pressure on lower-end consumer spending and tenant sales growth, are you seeing any impact on leasing demand or rent collections within your portfolio, especially among lower-end tenants, and how are you addressing potential risks?
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for FRT.
- Federal Realty Investment Trust’s Board approved a new common share repurchase program, allowing the company to buy back up to $300,000,000 in common shares using various methods.
- The filing is a Form 8-K dated April 10, 2025, which includes required exhibits and signatures confirming the announcement.
- March 20, 2025 saw Federal Realty Investment Trust and Federal Realty OP LP enter a material definitive agreement, as disclosed in the filing.
- The agreement amends the existing credit facility by adding a $150 million delayed draw term loan and extending the maturity date, with FRIT San Jose Town and Country Village, LLC added as a borrower.
- A consortium of major banks, including PNC Bank and JPMorgan Chase, is participating as lenders and administrative agents in this transaction.