2019
ANNUAL
REPORT
1900 N Street
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JBG SMITH 2019 ANNUAL REPORT With over 50 years of
experience in the Washington,
DC region, JBG SMITH is the
leader in investing, owning,
managing, and developing
office, retail, residential, and
neighborhood assets. Our
creativity and scale enable us
to be more than owners—we
are placemakers who shape
inspiring and engaging places,
which we believe create value
and have a positive impact in
every community we touch.
Illustrative 223 23rd Street
4747 Bethesda Avenue
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JBG SMITH 2019 ANNUAL REPORT February 25, 2020
To Our Fellow Shareholders:
2019 was another extraordinary year for JBG SMITH. The year began
with the execution of the Amazon HQ2 agreements and ended with
an additional full-building lease to Amazon for 272,000 square feet at
2100 Crystal Drive. Additionally, after receiving final approvals at the
end of 2019, we commenced construction on the first 2.15 million square
feet of Amazon’s new headquarters.
We also succeeded in landing the $1 billion Virginia Tech Innovation Campus directly adjacent to
approximately 2.0 million square feet of development density we own in the submarket. With almost 60%
of our company located directly in National Landing and approximately 83% within a 20-minute commute,
our lease-up, repositioning, and development efforts in the submarket will remain top priorities and
sources of growth for years to come.
Our repositioning of National Landing is already underway with approximately 380,000 square feet under
construction (Central District Retail and 1770 Crystal Drive) and an additional 650,000 square feet at
1900 Crystal Drive, expected to commence construction by the end of the first quarter. In addition, we
have filed entitlement applications for 3.7 million square feet of future development density in National
Landing, of which we expect approximately 1.1 million square feet (approximately 1,400 multifamily units)
could be ready for construction start as early as next year. These investment opportunities not only
represent compelling growth potential in their own right, but also contribute to the overall neighborhood
repositioning that will benefit the other 11.3 million square feet we control in the submarket. To that end,
the leasing strategy of our operating portfolio is well
aligned with the timing and impact of what will be
a dramatic upgrade to the amenity base in National
Landing. Tenant demand already reflects some of these
anticipated changes, but seeing is believing, and
when delivery milestones are achieved, we expect
further rental rate and occupancy growth from these
strategic investments.
With almost 60% of our
company located direc tly
in National Landing and
approximately 83% within
a 20-minute commute, our
lease-up, repositioning, and
development ef for ts in the
submarket will remain top
priorities and sources of
grow th for years to come.
Outside of National Landing we are focused on
increasing our concentration in a handful of
high-growth, rapidly evolving emerging submarkets,
such as the Ballpark, Union Market/H Street Corridor,
and U Street/Shaw, where our mixed-use skillset,
development expertise and our ability to deliver
placemaking and amenities are strong differentiators.
In these submarkets and across our portfolio, we
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JBG SMITH 2019 ANNUAL REPORT anticipate strong near-term growth from the five Under Construction assets that we completed in 2019,
as well as our remaining four Under Construction assets, which we expect to deliver in 2020 and 2021.
Our operating portfolio in these locations is also well positioned for near-term growth given underlying
multifamily fundamentals, and the burn off of free rent associated with the proactive early renewal
strategy we implemented in our commercial portfolio in 2017 and 2018.
As impatient owners of land, we are always focused on mining value from unproductive assets. In addition
to the approximately 4.4 million square feet of entitlements we are seeking in National Landing (1900
Crystal Drive and the 3.7 million square feet referenced above), we are actively advancing entitlement
and design of an additional 5.7 million square feet within our 14.6 million square foot Future Development
Pipeline (excluding the land held for sale to Amazon). Entitling this combined 10.1 million square feet of
density will improve our ability to extract value from these opportunities either through development,
sales, recapitalizations, and/or ground leases to third parties.
To maximize the abundant upside of our development portfolio, we continue to cultivate balance sheet
capacity and position ourselves to invest both internally and externally when the cycle turns. In addition
to our successful $472 million equity offering, we recycled $426 million of assets in 2019, and we expect
to continue this opportunistic strategy in 2020 by marketing over $500 million of assets. Based on the
current challenging investment sales market, and our opportunistic expectations as a seller, we expect to
transact on at least $200 million in 2020. The strong balance sheet capacity we have created will allow us
to allocate future capital to opportunities in the path of Amazon’s growth and other high-growth urban
infill submarkets without relying on the sale of assets or equity. Positioning ourselves to capitalize on these
tailwinds is key to our long-term growth and aligns with our unwavering focus on maximizing long-term
net asset value (NAV) per share.
Delivering long-term growth requires prudent near-term capital allocation and excellent operational
execution. To that end, our team accomplished a great deal during 2019, which put us well on our way to
achieving significant long-term NAV growth per share. The following summarizes our achievements.
Launched Amazon’s 4.1 Million Square Foot New Headquarters
• Executed leases with Amazon for approximately 857,000 square feet, including a new full building
lease at 2100 Crystal Drive for 272,000 square feet with occupancy expected in 2020.
• Executed purchase and sale agreements with Amazon for land with 4.1 million square feet of
estimated potential development density in National Landing.
• Received final approvals from Arlington County for the first 2.15 million square feet of space for
Amazon’s new headquarters in National Landing. Construction commenced in January 2020.
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JBG SMITH 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Increased Operating In Service Portfolio Leased Percentage from 91.2% to 92.5%
• Leased over 2.1 million square feet of commercial space, bringing occupancy to 88.2% in our
operating commercial portfolio.
• Proactively attracted tenant demand to National Landing, increasing our total commercial leased
percentage from 88.3% to 91.5% with an average mark-to-market of positive 7.0% and net effective
rent growth of 6.5%.
• Leased over 191,400 square feet of retail across the portfolio. In National Landing, leased 32,000
square feet of placemaking retail at Central District Retail, which was 75.2% pre-leased at the
end of 2019.
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Achieved in service multifamily occupancy of 93.3%, and successfully completed West Half in the
third quarter of 2019, which was 30.2% leased at the end of 2019.
Completed Five Under Construction Assets Expected to Deliver $48 Million of
Stabilized Annualized NOI
• Completed five Under Construction assets on or ahead of schedule and delivered all below budget,
including: 500 L’Enfant Plaza, West Half, 4747 Bethesda Avenue, Atlantic Plumbing C, and 1900 N
Street, totaling 550,000 square feet and 721 units in the aggregate. The three commercial assets
were 83.4% leased at the end of 2019.
• We expect these five assets will deliver approximately $48 million of annualized NOI with a weighted
average stabilization date of the second quarter of 2021.
Increased Value and Readiness of 14.6 Million Square Foot Future
Development Pipeline
• Actively advancing entitlement and design of 10.1 million square feet (69%) of our Future
Development Pipeline (excluding the land held for sale to Amazon).
• Submitted entitlements for 4.4 million square feet of space in National Landing, which represents
approximately two-thirds of our Future
Development Pipeline in the submarket.
• Made significant progress on entitling and
designing the next tranche of multifamily
development in National Landing, totaling
approximately $1.4 billion of new investment and
approximately 2,900 multifamily units.
• As master developer of the planned Virginia Tech
Innovation Campus site, we advanced the overall
plan in coordination with the directly adjacent
2.0 million square feet of development density we
own in National Landing.
Submit ted entitlements
for 4.4 million square
feet of space in National
Landing, which represents
approximately two-thirds
of our Future Development
Pipeline in the submarket.
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JBG SMITH 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Sold or Recapitalized $426 Million of Assets at or Above our Estimated NAV
• Closed on the sale or recapitalization of four assets, totaling $426 million, including the Metropolitan
Park land sites sold to Amazon for approximately $155 million (approximately $11 million above the
estimated contract value) in January 2020.
• Executed a reverse like-kind exchange (with proceeds from the first Amazon land sale) for the
acquisition of F1RST Residences, a multifamily asset in the Ballpark submarket of Washington, DC.
Strengthened Balance Sheet – Pro forma Net Debt/Total Enterprise
Value of 21.0%
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Issued 11.5 million shares at $42.00 per share, raising net proceeds of approximately $472 million in
our first equity offering.
• Recast our $1 billion credit facility in January 2020, extending the term for five years and reducing
the interest rate.
• Raised capital and accumulated balance sheet capacity to develop 1900 Crystal Drive and to pursue
future acquisition and development opportunities.
• Adjusted for the $155 million of proceeds from the land sale to Amazon in January 2020, our pro
forma Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA was 5.3x.
Raised $104 Million for Affordable Housing and Achieved 4-Star GRESB
Sustainability Rating
• Raised over $104 million for the Washington Housing Initiative Impact Pool (including a $10.2 million
commitment from JBG SMITH), which completed its first financing of a 326-unit residential building
in Alexandria, Virginia in January 2020. Identified a pipeline to potentially preserve over 6,000 units
of workforce affordable housing.
• Received a 4-star rating from GRESB for the second year in a row, ranking in the top quartile of
mixed-use office and multifamily portfolios.
Washington, DC Market Update
As the real estate cycle grows longer and pricing remains aggressive, it is worth noting that Washington,
DC is a market with proven resilience to recession. In each of the last three national recessions,
Washington, DC Metro area employment shrank by only 1.0% on average while other gateway cities
shrank by an average of 3.0%. We believe that our focused investment in high-growth, infill locations with
a heavy concentration around Amazon’s new headquarters in National Landing positions JBG SMITH to
enjoy the best of all worlds in today’s investment climate – upside through exposure to the fast-growing
technology sector and continued urban infill migration against the backdrop of the historically recession
resilient DC Metro market.
For our detailed quarterly market update, please see the Appendix to this letter.
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JBG SMITH 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Capital Allocation
Since the spin-off, we have sold or recapitalized $1.4 billion of assets at values at or above our estimated
NAV. Most of these assets were identified for sale because of their relatively low projected return potential.
These sales were executed at very attractive cap rates and even more attractive “economic” cap rates
when factoring in go-forward capital requirements. The assets sold or recapitalized would have required
an additional $350 million of capital over the next five years, generating an average yield on total cost
of 3.5%-4.0% over this time period and a stabilized 4.5%-5.0% yield on total cost. This 5-year stabilized
yield is consistent with current market values indicating little to no upside at current market cap rates. By
investing the proceeds from these sales into our higher growth development pipeline where we expect to
earn an average yield of approximately 6.0%-6.5% on multifamily assets and 7.0%-7.5% on commercial
assets, we believe we will deliver higher income and NAV growth over the long term.
Acquisitions
We continue to remain cautious on the acquisition front as a result of aggressive pricing across asset
classes. That said, to fulfill our like-kind exchange needs, we expect to be multifamily buyers in the
emerging growth submarkets where we are already concentrated and where we see strong rent
growth potential. In December, we acquired F1RST Residences, a 325-unit multifamily asset in the
Ballpark submarket of Washington, DC with approximately 21,000 square feet of street level retail, for
approximately $161 million. The building is located one block from 1221 Van Street and West Half, our other
multifamily holdings in the Ballpark submarket. The multifamily portion of the building was 91.7% occupied
as of December 31, 2019. The proceeds from the sale of the Metropolitan Park land sites to Amazon
completed the reverse like-kind exchange for F1RST Residences. We expect to complete the sale of the Pen
Place land to Amazon in 2021, and we intend to identify a like-kind exchange acquisition for the proceeds
from that sale.
Dispositions
We continued to be a net seller in 2019 with $426
million of asset sales and recapitalizations against
our $400 million goal. We sold or recapitalized 1600
K Street, a 50% joint venture interest in Central
Place Tower, Vienna Retail, and the Metropolitan
Park land sites, which closed in January 2020. We
sold Metropolitan Park to Amazon for approximately
$155 million, $11 million above the estimated
contract value due to the development density that
was ultimately approved. We completed each of these transactions at or above our estimated NAV.
We continued to be a net
seller in 2019 with $426
million of asset sales and
recapitalizations against our
$400 million goal.
We have identified over $500 million of additional recycling candidates that we expect to opportunistically
market for sale in 2020, assuming market conditions remain supportive. Given the softening of demand
for CBD office assets we saw in 2019, we believe it is prudent to expect to transact on at least $200 million
of these sale candidates as some of these assets may not ultimately trade. Having already transacted
on most of the low hanging fruit in the DC portion of our office portfolio, our current sale candidates are
less “core” in nature and may not fetch compelling pricing if market conditions soften. While we intend
to pursue these recycling opportunities aggressively, we are fortunate that we have the balance sheet
strength to be opportunistic, and only transact if and when we can source capital at attractive levels.
For low-basis sale candidates, such as the land we are selling to Amazon, we plan to seek like-kind
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JBG SMITH 2019 ANNUAL REPORT exchanges that would allow us to trade out of low-return assets into higher-yielding development
opportunities or acquisitions with better long-term growth profiles. In the current environment, these
are more likely to be multifamily assets in the emerging growth submarkets where we are already
concentrated. We are also focused on opportunities to turn land assets into income streams via like-kind
exchanges or ground leases.
Financial and Operating Metrics
For the year ended December 31, 2019, we reported net income attributable to common shareholders
of $65.6 million and Core FFO attributable to common shareholders of $210.2 million or $1.61 per share.
Same store NOI decreased 7.0% and we ended the year at 90.8% leased and 87.9% occupied. For second
generation leases, the rental rate mark-to-market was positive 3.5%. As we have mentioned in the
past, our mark-to-market will vary from quarter-to-quarter. That said, this level of performance
exceeded our own expectations, which primarily reflects the positive commercial leasing environment
in National Landing.
As expected, due to asset sales and the defensive blend-and-extend leasing strategy we implemented
in 2017 and 2018, our NOI declined in 2019. Because (i) the concessions in our commercial portfolio have
burned off to stabilized levels, (ii) we delivered five Under Construction assets on or ahead of schedule,
and (iii) we acquired F1RST Residences, we expect our NOI to rebound in 2020. We do not, however, expect
to see this NOI increase immediately flow through to Core FFO in 2020, primarily due to the reduction
in capitalized interest from the delivery of our Under Construction assets. As these assets stabilize, we
expect the increase in earnings to offset the increase in interest expense, which will increase Core FFO.
Operating Portfolio
For the three months ended December 31, 2019, our 10.7 million square foot operating commercial portfolio
generated $246 million of annualized NOI and was 91.4% leased and 88.2% occupied. We completed 40
office lease transactions in our operating commercial portfolio totaling over 724,000 square feet, including
438,000 square feet of new leases and 286,000 square feet of renewals. For second-generation leases, the
rental rate mark-to-market was positive 7.6%.
Our same store NOI increased 1.2% across our operating portfolio during the fourth quarter. As noted in
prior quarters, throughout most of 2019, the concessions related to blend-and-extend leases signed in 2017
and 2018 significantly increased the portion of our portfolio that was in a free rent period. This elevated
level of free rent has burned off and returned to a level consistent with long-term averages. It is worth
noting that while we expect the burn-off of rental abatements to result in significant same store NOI
growth in 2020, we do not expect this year’s elevated growth rate to continue over the longer term.
In 2019, we leased 2.1 million square feet of space, bringing the leased percentage of our commercial
operating portfolio to 91.4% versus 89.6% at the end of 2018. We also increased our occupancy to 88.2%
from 85.5% over this same period, a 270 basis point improvement. We achieved these leasing outcomes
while also pushing rental rates across the portfolio, which is reflected in the positive 3.5% mark-to-market
increase on rents across our portfolio in 2019 versus negative 6.6% in 2018.
In our operating multifamily portfolio, our leased percentage was 89.5% at year-end 2019 and 95.7% at
year-end 2018, and our occupied percentage was 87.2% at year-end 2019 compared to 93.9% at year-end
2018. This decrease is a result of West Half, a recently delivered under construction asset, which completed
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JBG SMITH 2019 ANNUAL REPORT in the third quarter of 2019 and was 30.2% leased as of the end of the fourth quarter. Our operating
multifamily portfolio, comprising approximately 5,327 units, generated $82 million of annualized NOI. Our
concentration in multifamily assets (based on square footage at share) increased to 30% at year-end 2019
from 26% at year-end 2018.
Development Portfolio
Over the course of 2019, we completed two new multifamily assets – West Half and Atlantic Plumbing
C, and three new office assets - 500 L’Enfant Plaza, 1900 N Street, and 4747 Bethesda Avenue, which in
aggregate were 83.4% leased as of the end of the fourth quarter. All five assets delivered on or ahead of
schedule and below budget.
As of December 31, 2019, our development portfolio consisted of seven assets totaling 1.5 million square
feet currently under construction and a Future Development Pipeline totaling 18.7 million square feet.
Excluding the land held for sale to Amazon, our pipeline was 14.6 million square feet. Of the 1.5 million
square feet in our Under Construction portfolio, 700,000 square feet is multifamily and 800,000 square
feet is commercial, which is 86.8% pre-leased.
Under Construction
At the end of the fourth quarter, our seven assets under construction all had guaranteed maximum
price construction contracts in place. These assets have weighted average estimated completion and
stabilization dates of the third quarter of 2020 and the third quarter of 2021, respectively, with a projected
NOI yield based on Estimated Total Project Cost of 6.4%. We expect our Under Construction assets to
deliver $56.2 million of annualized NOI.
Near Term Development
We did not have any assets in the Near Term Development pipeline at the end of the fourth quarter. As
a reminder, we only place assets into our Near Term Development Pipeline when they have completed
the entitlement process and when we intend to commence construction within 12 to 18 months, subject
to market conditions. We expect to commence construction on 1900 Crystal Drive in the first quarter,
upon receipt of full entitlements from Arlington County. We are also focused on completing design and
entitlements for the next tranche of multifamily development opportunities in National Landing including,
2000 and 2001 South Bell Street, 223 23rd Street, and 2525 Crystal Drive, all of which are within a ½ mile
of Amazon’s new headquarters. This pipeline includes approximately 2,100 units and is still subject to
final entitlements from Arlington County. Subject to market conditions, including today’s escalating
construction cost environment, we could be in a position to deliver these projects over the next four to five
years. Based on current market conditions these projects would represent an estimated total investment
of approximately $1.0 billion and a potential stabilized NOI of between $60 and $65 million.
If we execute these planned multifamily developments in National Landing, without assuming any
additional capital recycling activity, we expect our leverage will stabilize in the mid 6x’s, with interim peak
levels in the mid 8x’s at the front end of this period.
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JBG SMITH 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Future Development Pipeline
As of December 31, 2019, our Future Development
pipeline comprises 18.7 million square feet, with
an Estimated Total Investment per square foot of
approximately $40.52. Excluding the land held for sale
to Amazon, our pipeline was 14.6 million square feet.
At the end of the fourth quarter, 58.9% of this pipeline
was in National Landing, 18.6% was in DC, 13.9%
was in Reston, and the remaining 8.6% was in other
Virginia and Maryland submarkets. Our DC holdings
are concentrated in the fast-growing emerging
submarkets of Union Market and Ballpark, and our
Reston holdings include one of the best development
sites on the Metro, adjacent to Reston Town Center.
Over the course of 2019, we actively advanced the
entitlement and design of 10.1 million square feet
(69%) of our Future Development Pipeline. This
includes the 4.4 million square feet that we submitted
for entitlement in National Landing, which is
approximately two-thirds of our pipeline in National
Landing. Of the remaining 4.5 million square feet,
we continue to seek opportunities to monetize our
Future Development Pipeline, either through land
sales or ground lease structures, as we did with
1700 M Street in 2018.
Over the course of 2019,
we ac tively advanced the
entitlement and design
of 10.1 million square feet
(69%) of our Future
Development Pipeline.
The following bar chart describes the
stage of entitlement of our Future
Development Pipeline
14.6M SF
1.3M SF
10.1M SF
3.2M SF
Total Future
Development Pipeline
Fully Entitled
Actively Advancing Entitlements
and/or Design (1)
Encumbered/Not Ready
for Development
Note: Excludes 4.1M SF of Estimated Potential
Development Density that Amazon has
agreed to purchase from JBG SMITH, subject
to customary closing conditions
(1) Includes 2.4M SF of Fully Entitled Estimated
Potential Development Density, for which we
are advancing final design.
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JBG SMITH 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Third-Party Asset Management and Real Estate Services Business
Revenue from our third-party asset management and real estate services business was $16.0 million in the
fourth quarter, primarily driven by $5.1 million in property management fees, $4.7 million in development
fees, and $3.4 million in asset management fees. The portion of total revenues associated with the JBG
Legacy Funds was $5.1 million (approximately 32.2% of total third-party revenue). The JBG Legacy Funds
continued to focus on disposing of assets in accordance with their underlying business plans. We expect
the fees from retaining management and leasing of sold assets, the Amazon-related fees that we expect
to receive, any fee income associated with the Washington Housing Initiative, and other third-party fee
income streams to offset the wind down of the JBG Legacy Fund business over time.
Balance Sheet
As of December 31, 2019, we had $126.4 million of cash ($136.2 million of cash at share), $898.5 million
available under our credit facility, and over $800 million of multifamily borrowing capacity from our
Operating and Under Construction multifamily assets. Our Net Debt/Total Enterprise Value was 22.5%,
using our share price at February 21, 2019, and our Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA was 5.8x. Our Net Debt/
Adjusted EBITDA metric includes the short-term impact of a $200 million draw on our credit facility to fund
the F1RST Residences acquisition, which was part of the reverse like-kind exchange of the Metropolitan
Park land sale to Amazon. Adjusted for the $155 million of proceeds from the land sale to Amazon in
January 2020, our pro forma Net Debt/Total Enterprise Value was 21.0% and our pro forma Net Debt/
Adjusted EBITDA was 5.3x. Given that these leverage metrics include the debt incurred to date to develop
our seven Under Construction assets, but none of the estimated NOI from those assets, we believe Net
Debt/Total Enterprise Value is the most meaningful measure to evaluate our leverage. Our long-term
leverage targets remain unchanged at 25% to 35% Net Debt/Total Enterprise Value and between 6x and
7x Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA, with peak levels in the mid-8x’s during periods of more active development.
Based on these long-term leverage targets, we believe that we have ample balance sheet capacity to
develop 1900 Crystal Drive and the next tranche of multifamily developments in National Landing without
any additional asset sales or capital transactions.
We continue to focus on maintaining a well-laddered debt maturity profile. As of December 31, 2019,
our weighted average interest rate was 4.0%, and our average debt maturity was 3.5 years, with
approximately $513 million coming due in the next two years. Consistent with our strategy to finance our
business primarily with non-recourse, asset-level financing, 74.5% of our consolidated and unconsolidated
debt is property-level mortgage debt, of which only approximately $8.3 million is recourse to JBG SMITH.
Our debt is 74.8% fixed rate, and we have rate caps in place for 33.3% of our floating rate debt.
Over the course of 2019, we were very active in the debt markets. We closed or modified 8 loans totaling
$737 million and repaid $709 million of debt. The weighted average interest rate of the repaid debt was
4.05%, generating $28.7 million of annual interest expense savings. In early January, we amended and
extended our existing revolving credit facility, which was set to mature on July 16, 2021. The recast $1.0
billion revolving credit facility extends the maturity date for five years to January 7, 2025, with a slight
reduction in the interest rate. We were very pleased with the demand to participate in the recast of our
credit facility, which solidified our strong balance sheet by giving us financial flexibility to execute on the
significant development opportunities in our portfolio.
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JBG SMITH 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Environmental, Social, and Governance
In December 2019, we closed on another round of funding for the Washington Housing Initiative Impact
Pool (the “Impact Pool”), bringing the total to approximately $104 million, including a $10.2 million
commitment from JBG SMITH. We launched the Washington Housing Initiative (WHI) in partnership with
the Federal City Council in 2018 to preserve or build up to 3,000 units of affordable workforce housing
in the Washington, DC region over the next decade. The WHI includes a third-party non-profit, the
Washington Housing Conservancy, and the Impact Pool, the JBG SMITH-managed financing component
of the WHI. The Impact Pool has a targeted size of $150 million, of which we expect to contribute
up to 9.75%.
In January 2020, the Impact Pool made its first investment, providing approximately $15 million of
mezzanine financing for the Alexandria Housing Development Corporation (AHDC) to acquire Avana
– renamed Parkstone – a recently renovated 326-unit, high rise residential community in Alexandria,
Virginia for $106 million. Currently, most of the units at Parkstone are naturally occurring workforce
housing with rents affordable to middle-income renters. Using the Impact Pool loan, AHDC will commit
to keep the property affordable for middle-income renters through long-term covenants, in addition to
making investments to ensure it remains high-quality housing. JBG SMITH will be the property manager
for Parkstone. In addition to this recent investment, the Impact Pool is currently evaluating a pipeline of
financings that could preserve nearly 6,000 units of affordable workforce housing across the DC region.
On the corporate governance front, we regularly review best practices and proactively engage with
investors on these issues. Accordingly, we recently amended our Bylaws to provide for a majority (rather
than plurality) voting standard in uncontested trustee elections.
We find ourselves
in the for tunate
position of
investing ahead
of the tailwinds of
Amazon’s expec ted
significant grow th,
while also enjoying
the solid foundation
of the historically
recession resilient
DC market.
As we look ahead into 2020 and beyond, we believe that JBG
SMITH is at the front end of a significant wave of growth,
and that we are only getting started. The capital allocation
decisions we have made over the past few years are bearing
fruit, and we anticipate strong growth in our NAV per share
as a result. Similarly, the investment opportunities ahead are
substantial, and we will pursue them with an obsessive focus
on maximizing long-term value. Indeed, we find ourselves in
the fortunate position of investing ahead of the tailwinds of
Amazon’s expected significant growth, while also enjoying
the solid foundation of the historically recession resilient
DC market. This combination is especially important given
the length of the current real estate cycle and our strong
capital position.
We appreciate the continued strong interest in our company,
and we encourage you to visit our real estate and spend
time with our team. We remain focused on the significant
opportunities in front of us, and we will continue to work
hard to maintain your trust and confidence.
W. Matthew Kelly
Chief Executive Officer
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JBG SMITH 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Washington, DC Market Update
Economy
The region’s job growth and office absorption continue to be concentrated in a thriving Northern Virginia.
55% of the region’s overall 2019 job growth (37,000 jobs) was in Northern Virginia, driving 84% of the
net absorption in the overall market. This level of regional job growth is in line with the area’s historic l
ong-term average of approximately 40,000 jobs per year and is largely attributable to a surging
professional and business services industry, which accounted for 40% of the region’s total job growth.
Much of that growth is in cloud computing and cyber security – two areas where federal defense spending
is translating into private sector growth. High paying professional services jobs translate into apartment
and, to a lesser extent, office demand. By contrast, the federal government continues to be stagnant
from a hiring perspective and contributes relatively little net new office demand. As Amazon moves into
its first full year of hiring, we expect the region’s diversification away from federal employment drivers to
accelerate even further.
Office
Supply and demand fundamentals in Northern Virginia continue to strengthen particularly along the Metro
corridor between the tech-talent clusters of National Landing and Reston where professional services job
growth is concentrated. In addition to strong demand, supply levels in Northern Virginia remain adequate
but not excessive. Despite two new speculative projects (380,000 square feet of available space) breaking
ground in the fourth quarter, only roughly 800,000 square feet of speculative office space is scheduled
to deliver within the next two years, representing less than 1% of Northern Virginia supply. Given that the
bulk of the region’s demand is in submarkets with limited supply, favorable conditions exist for rent growth
in the most desirable locations, even while Northern Virginia’s overall vacancy remains relatively high at
17% (having fallen from 20% and 19% in 2017 and 2018, respectively). The contradiction between a high
vacancy rate and selective pockets of rent growth continues to highlight the difference between desirable
and undesirable locations. Locations with high-quality, walkable amenities continue to outperform, almost
irrespective of the level of distress for locations that lack these attributes. National Landing, for example,
benefitted from 400,000 square feet of positive absorption in 2019, and continues to exhibit improving
office market fundamentals, with occupancy levels up 4% and rents up 17% over fourth quarter 2018
levels. JLL also reports that rents for new construction trophy assets in National Landing are now on par
with those in other core Northern Virginia submarkets like the Rosslyn-Ballston Corridor and Reston. While
we have not seen enough office trades to judge the impact of these improved fundamentals on investor
demand, we expect to see increased interest and pricing based on these trends.
Despite improving fundamentals in Northern Virginia, the outlook in downtown DC remains less sanguine.
The 12% vacancy level is the highest it has been in a decade, though it is largely static year-over-year.
Direct net absorption for the year was positive by only 525,000 square feet, significantly down from the 10-
year peak of 3 million square feet in 2010, and a slight decrease from the 540,000 square feet of positive
absorption in 2018. That said, most of this absorption was driven by emerging submarkets, which continue
to be a bright spot, with approximately 1.2 million square feet of positive absorption, including a few
notable GSA moves such as the Department of Justice (500,000 square feet) and Peace Corps (176,000
square feet), versus approximately 690,000 of negative absorption in the balance of DC, according to
JLL. This negative absorption is exacerbated by a pipeline of new deliveries that remains elevated, with
roughly 3.6 million square feet delivering in 2019 and another 4 million square feet under construction. The
emerging DC markets account for just 522,000 square feet of 2019 deliveries and 1.5 million square feet of
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APPENDIX under construction assets, which are 87% pre-leased. In comparison, non-emerging DC markets account
for nearly 3.1 million square feet of 2019 deliveries and 2.5 million square feet of assets under construction,
which are only 28% pre-leased.
This data suggests that, given the favorable supply-demand dynamics, emerging DC markets will continue
to outperform non-emerging DC markets. For several quarters we have been predicting that continued
trophy oversupply and tenant preference for amenity-rich, emerging markets will put pressure on
commodity Class A assets, which will in turn, put pressure on Class B assets. It appears that the pricing
spread between Class A and Class B has narrowed to a point where Class B tenants are making the jump
to better-quality product. We have seen that phenomenon play out with JLL reporting a continued decline
in commodity Class A vacancy, now at its lowest level (12.8%) since 2015, and a corresponding uptick in
Class B vacancy, now at a historical high (12.3%). This movement also indicates that, after protracted
vacancy, many commodity Class A buildings have dropped their rents (a current discount of 28% to trophy
product) and/or increased concessions to levels necessary to lease the buildings. With overall annual rents
in DC proper down (-1%) for the first time in a decade, we expect to continue to see elevated concessions
across all classes.
Multifamily
We continue to be encouraged by strong multifamily fundamentals across the region. Combined deliveries
remain consistently on track at approximately 14,000 units expected to deliver in 2020 and 2021. As a
reminder, this level is roughly on par with the 2014 single-year peak of 15,000 deliveries. With less than 200
units commencing construction in the fourth quarter, the pipeline appears to be declining with just under
1,400 units currently under construction for delivery in 2022. We believe that the shrinking pipeline will
be particularly impactful in DC emerging markets where same store Class A market rents have grown by
4.1% over the past two years according to CoStar data, with average stabilization of 16 months for newly
delivered buildings with a typical size of 260 units since 2015. As a reminder, our DC multifamily properties
are concentrated in those emerging submarkets. We believe approximately 6,000 units will deliver in
emerging markets through 2021, representing roughly 29% of the existing inventory as of the end of 2019.
As amenity and population growth continue in these emerging markets, we maintain our belief in the
eventual convergence of emerging market rents with those in mature markets. As of the fourth quarter,
we have seen the spread between emerging and mature market rents narrow by over 5% in buildings
delivered since 2015.
Office Sales
Following a spike in third quarter activity totaling $2.1 billion, investor activity within DC proper slowed,
ending the fourth quarter at $690 million. The total sales volume of approximately $4.1 billion for the
year finished well above the five-year low of $2.9 billion in 2016, but below the 2017 and 2018 levels of
approximately $5 billion. Buyers in fourth quarter transactions were mostly high-net worth and domestic
buyers, with foreign capital remaining largely on the sidelines. According to JLL, assets with a value-add
profile accounted for 12 of the first 16 single-asset trades in the first half of 2019, most likely in response to
the aggressive price tags of Class A and Trophy. The recent sales of 815 Connecticut Avenue and 901 15th
Street, both well-leased trophy and Class A buildings, priced at low-5% cap rates, above the 24-month
trophy average of 4.8%, according to JLL.
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APPENDIX Multifamily Sales
In 2019, multifamily volume reached $7 billion — far higher than the $3.7 to $4.5 billion we have seen
in the past three years. This volume increase was almost entirely suburban product, with 76% of 2019
transactions outside urban markets, according to CoStar data for the DC Metro Region. The suburban
volume is mostly attributable to significant large portfolio sales, totaling approximately $2 billion, which
reflects portfolio re-alignments by large owners and a hunger for value-add suburban deals among
investors. Downtown Class A trades were rare and competitively priced, with average cap rates of 4.4%
over the past 12 months. According to CoStar, National Landing is an even more competitive environment
with trailing 12-month cap rates averaging 3.7%.
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APPENDIX UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ___________ to ___________
Commission file number 001-37994
JBG SMITH PROPERTIES
________________________________________________________________________________
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
81-4307010
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
4747 Bethesda Avenue
Suite 200
Bethesda
MD
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
20814
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (240) 333-3600
_______________________________
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares, par value $0.01 per share
JBGS
New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes
No
No
No
No
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports),
and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulations S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to submit such files). Yes
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting
company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting
company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for
complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) Yes
As of February 20, 2020, JBG SMITH Properties had 134,882,302 common shares outstanding.
As of June 30, 2019, the aggregate market value of common stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant was approximately $5.1
billion based on the June 30, 2019 closing share price of $39.34 per share on the New York Stock Exchange.
Smaller reporting company
Non-accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
No
Part III incorporates by reference information from certain portions of the registrant's definitive proxy statement for its 2020 annual
meeting of shareholders to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year to
which this report relates.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
JBG SMITH PROPERTIES
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 1.
Business
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
Item 2.
Item 3.
Properties
Legal Proceedings
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
PART I
PART II
Item 5. Market For Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of
Item 6.
Equity Securities
Selected Financial Data
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 8.
Item 9.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Item 9B. Other Information
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Item 11. Executive Compensation
PART III
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence
Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services
PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
Item 16. Form 10-K Summary
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ITEM 1. BUSINESS
The Company
PART I
JBG SMITH Properties ("JBG SMITH") is a real estate investment trust ("REIT") that owns, operates, invests in, and develops a
dynamic portfolio of high-growth mixed-use properties in and around Washington, D.C. Through an intense focus on placemaking,
JBG SMITH cultivates vibrant, amenity-rich, walkable neighborhoods throughout the Capital region, including National Landing
where it now serves as the exclusive developer for Amazon.com’s ("Amazon") new headquarters. In addition, our third-party asset
management and real estate services business provides fee-based real estate services to third parties and the legacy funds (the "JBG
Legacy Funds") formerly organized by The JBG Companies ("JBG"). References to "our share" refer to our ownership percentage
of consolidated and unconsolidated assets in real estate ventures.
As of December 31, 2019, our Operating Portfolio consists of 62 operating assets comprising 44 commercial assets totaling 12.7
million square feet (10.7 million square feet at our share) and 18 multifamily assets totaling 7,111 units (5,327 units at our share).
Additionally, we have (i) seven assets under construction comprising four commercial assets totaling 943,000 square feet (821,000
square feet at our share) and three multifamily assets totaling 1,011 units (833 units at our share); and (ii) 40 future development
assets totaling 21.9 million square feet (18.7 million square feet at our share) of estimated potential development density. We
present combined portfolio operating data that aggregates assets that we consolidate in our financial statements and assets in which
we own an interest, but do not consolidate in our financial results. For more information regarding our assets, see Item 2 "Properties."
We define "square feet" or "SF" as the amount of rentable square feet of a property that can be rented to tenants, defined as (i) for
commercial assets, rentable square footage defined in the current lease and for vacant space the rentable square footage defined
in the previous lease for that space, (ii) for multifamily assets, management’s estimate of approximate rentable square feet, (iii) for
assets under construction and near-term development assets, management’s estimate of approximate rentable square feet based on
current design plans as of December 31, 2019, and (iv) for future development assets, management’s estimate of developable gross
square feet based on its current business plans with respect to real estate owned or controlled as of December 31, 2019. "Metro"
is the public transportation network serving the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area operated by the Washington Metropolitan
Area Transit Authority, and we consider "Metro-served" to be locations, submarkets or assets that are generally within walking
distance of a Metro station, defined as being within 0.5 miles of an existing or planned Metro station. "Annualized rent" is defined
as (i) for commercial assets, or the retail component of a mixed-use asset, the in-place monthly base rent before free rent, plus
tenant reimbursements as of December 31, 2019, multiplied by 12, with triple net leases converted to a gross basis by adding
estimated tenant reimbursements to monthly base rent, and (ii) for multifamily assets, or the multifamily component of a mixed-
use asset, the in-place monthly base rent before free rent as of December 31, 2019, multiplied by 12. Annualized rent excludes
rent from signed but not yet commenced leases.
Corporate Structure and Formation Transaction
JBG SMITH was organized as a Maryland REIT on October 27, 2016 for the purpose of receiving, via the spin-off on July 17,
2017 (the "Separation"), substantially all of the assets and liabilities of Vornado Realty Trust's ("Vornado") Washington, D.C.
segment, which operated as Vornado / Charles E. Smith, (the "Vornado Included Assets"). On July 18, 2017, JBG SMITH acquired
the management business and certain assets and liabilities (the "JBG Assets") of JBG (the "Combination"). The Separation and
the Combination are collectively referred to as the "Formation Transaction." Unless the context otherwise requires, all references
to "we," "us," "our" or other similar terms refer to the Vornado Included Assets (our predecessor and accounting acquirer) for
periods prior to the Separation and to JBG SMITH for periods after the Separation. Substantially all of our assets are held by, and
our operations are conducted through, JBG SMITH Properties LP ("JBG SMITH LP"), our operating partnership. As of
December 31, 2019, we, as its sole general partner, controlled JBG SMITH LP and owned 89.9% of its common limited partnership
units ("OP Units").
Our Strategy
Our mission is to own and operate a high-growth portfolio of Metro-served, urban-infill office, multifamily and retail assets
concentrated in leading urban infill submarkets or with proximity to downtown Washington, D.C. and to grow this portfolio through
value-added development and acquisitions. We have significant expertise in office, multifamily and retail product types, our core
asset classes. We believe we are known for our creative deal-making and capital allocation skills and for our development and
value creation expertise across our core product types.
One of our approaches to value creation uses a series of complementary disciplines through a process we call "Placemaking."
Placemaking involves strategically mixing high-quality multifamily and commercial buildings with anchor, specialty and
neighborhood retail in a high density, thoughtfully planned and designed public space. Through this process, we create synergies,
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and thus value, across those varied uses and create unique, amenity-rich, walkable neighborhoods that are desirable and enhance
significant tenant and investor demand. We believe that our Placemaking approach will increase occupancy and rental rates in our
portfolio, particularly with respect to our concentrated and extensive land and building holdings in National Landing, the newly
defined interconnected and walkable neighborhood that encompasses Crystal City, the eastern portion of Pentagon City and the
northern portion of Potomac Yard. National Landing is situated across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., and we believe
it is one of the region’s best-located urban mixed-use communities. It is defined by its central and easily accessible location, its
adjacency to Reagan National Airport, and its base of existing offices, apartments and hotels.
Since mid-2017, we have been focused on a comprehensive plan to reposition our holdings in National Landing through a broad
array of Placemaking strategies. Our Placemaking strategies include 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 a robust offering of amenity retail and improved public spaces.
In November 2018, Amazon announced it had selected sites that we own in National Landing in Northern Virginia as the location
of an additional headquarters. To date, Amazon has executed leases totaling approximately 857,000 square feet at five office
buildings in our National Landing portfolio. In March 2019, we executed three initial leases with Amazon totaling approximately
537,000 square feet at three of our office buildings in National Landing. These three initial leases encompass approximately 88,000
square feet at 241 18th Street South, approximately 191,000 square feet at 1800 South Bell Street, and approximately 258,000
square feet at 1770 Crystal Drive. Amazon began moving into 241 18th Street South and 1800 South Bell in 2019, and we expect
Amazon to begin moving into 1770 Crystal Drive by the end of 2020. In April 2019, we executed a lease with Amazon for an
additional approximately 48,000 square feet of office space at 2345 Crystal Drive in National Landing. Amazon moved its first
employees into 2345 Crystal Drive during the second quarter of 2019. In December 2019, we executed a lease with Amazon for
an additional approximately 272,000 square feet of office space at 2100 Crystal Drive in National Landing. We expect Amazon
to begin occupying space at 2100 Crystal Drive in late 2020.
In March 2019, we also executed purchase and sale agreements with Amazon for two of our National Landing development sites,
Metropolitan Park and Pen Place, which will serve as the initial phase of new construction associated with Amazon’s new
headquarters at National Landing. Subject to customary closing conditions, Amazon contracted to acquire these two development
sites for an estimated aggregate $293.9 million, or $72.00 per square foot based on their combined estimated potential development
density of up to approximately 4.1 million square feet. In May 2019, Amazon submitted its plans to Arlington County for approval
of two new office buildings, totaling 2.1 million square feet, inclusive of over 50,000 square feet of street-level retail with new
shops and restaurants, on the Metropolitan Park land sites. In January 2020, we sold the Metropolitan Park land sites to Amazon
for $155.0 million, which represents an $11.0 million increase over the previously estimated contract value resulting from an
increase in the approved development density on the sites. We expect the sale of the Pen Place land site to Amazon to be completed
in 2021. We are the developer, property manager and retail leasing agent for Amazon’s new headquarters at National Landing.
In February 2019, the Commonwealth of Virginia enacted an incentives bill, which provides tax incentives to Amazon if it creates
up to 37,850 full-time jobs with average salaries of $150,000 or higher in National Landing. As part of the incentive package, we
expect $1.8 billion in infrastructure and education investments led by state and local governments.
Our primary business objectives are to maximize cash flow and generate strong risk-adjusted returns for our shareholders. We
intend to pursue these objectives through the following strategies:
Focus on High-Growth Mixed-Use Assets in Metro-Served Submarkets in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area. We
intend to continue our longstanding strategy of owning and operating assets within urban-infill, Metro-served submarkets in the
Washington, D.C. metropolitan area with high barriers to entry and key urban amenities, including being within walking distance
of the Metro. These submarkets, which include the District of Columbia; National Landing, the Rosslyn-Ballston Corridor, Reston
and Alexandria in Virginia; and Bethesda, Silver Spring and the Rockville Pike Corridor in Maryland, generally feature strong
economic and demographic attributes, as well as superior transportation infrastructure that caters to the preferences of our office,
multifamily and retail tenants. We believe these positive attributes will allow our assets located in these submarkets to outperform
the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area as a whole.
Realize Contractual Embedded Growth. We believe there are substantial near-term growth opportunities embedded in our
existing Operating Portfolio, many of which are contractual in nature, including the burn-off of free rent, contractual rent escalators
in our non-GSA office and retail leases based on increases in the Consumer Price Index or a fixed percentage, and the commencement
of signed but not yet commenced leases. "GSA" refers to the General Services Administration, which is the independent federal
government agency that manages real estate procurement for the federal government and federal agencies.
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Drive Incremental Growth Through Lease-up of Our Assets. We believe that we are well-positioned to achieve significant
internal growth through lease-up of the vacant space in our Operating Portfolio, including certain recently developed assets, given
our leasing capabilities and the tenant demand for high-quality space in our submarkets. As of December 31, 2019, we had 44
operating commercial assets totaling 12.7 million square feet (10.7 million square feet at our share), which were 91.4% leased at
our share, resulting in 893,000 square feet available for lease.
Deliver Our Assets Under Construction. As of December 31, 2019, we had seven high-quality assets under construction in which
we expect to make an estimated incremental investment of $196.9 million at our share. Our assets under construction consist of
four commercial assets totaling 943,000 square feet (821,000 square feet at our share) and three multifamily assets totaling 1,011
units (833 units at our share), all of which are Metro-served. We believe these projects provide significant potential for value
creation. As of December 31, 2019, 85.1% (86.8% at our share) of our commercial assets under construction were pre-leased. We
define "estimated incremental investment" to mean management’s estimate of the remaining cost to be incurred in connection with
the development of an asset as of December 31, 2019, including all remaining acquisition costs, hard costs, soft costs, tenant
improvements (excluding free rent converted to tenant improvement allowances), leasing costs and other similar costs to develop
and stabilize the asset but excluding any financing costs and ground rent expenses.
Develop Our Significant Future Development Pipeline. We have a significant pipeline of opportunities for value creation through
ground-up development, with the goal of producing favorable risk-adjusted returns on invested capital. We expect to be active in
developing these opportunities while maintaining prudent leverage levels. Our future development pipeline consists of 40 assets.
We estimate our future development pipeline can support over 21.9 million square feet (18.7 million square feet at our share),
including the approximately 4.1 million square feet under contract for sale to Amazon as of December 31, 2019, of estimated
potential development density, with 96.7% of this potential development density being Metro-served based on our share of estimated
potential development density. The estimated potential development densities and uses reflect our current business plans as of
December 31, 2019 and are subject to change based on market conditions. We characterize our future development pipeline as our
assets that are development opportunities on which we do not intend to commence construction within 18 months of December 31,
2019 where we (i) own land or control the land through a ground lease or (ii) are under a long-term conditional contract to purchase
or enter into a leasehold interest with respect to land.
Our future development pipeline includes six parcels attached to assets in our Operating Portfolio that would require a redevelopment
of 413,000 office and/or retail square feet (315,000 square feet at our share) and 324 multifamily units (185 units at our share),
which generated $5.1 million of annualized net operating income ("NOI") at our share for the year ended December 31, 2019, to
access 3.7 million square feet (2.5 million square feet at our share) of total estimated potential development density.
Redevelop and Reposition Our Assets. We evaluate our portfolio on an ongoing basis to identify value-creating redevelopment
and renovation opportunities, including the addition of amenities, unit renovations and building and landscaping enhancements.
We intend to seek to increase occupancy and rents, improve tenant quality and enhance cash flow and value by completing the
redevelopment and repositioning of certain of our assets, including the use of our Placemaking process. This approach is facilitated
by our extensive proprietary research platform and deep understanding of submarket dynamics. We believe there are significant
opportunities to apply our Placemaking process across our portfolio.
Rigorous Approach to Capital Allocation. An important component of maximizing long-term net asset value ("NAV") per share
is prudent capital allocation. We evaluate development, acquisition and disposition decisions based on how they impact long-term
NAV per share. Because distinct segments of our market present substantial downside risk while others offer attractive upside, our
pursuit of long-term NAV growth takes many forms, some of which sit on opposite ends of the risk-taking spectrum. Where we
see elevated asset pricing, potential excess supply, and/or limited prospects for future growth, we will likely sell assets. Given the
attractive pricing of office assets and our long-term objective of shifting our portfolio toward a 50:50 mix of office and multifamily,
we are currently targeting dispositions primarily of office assets in submarkets where we have less concentration and where we
anticipate lower growth rates going forward relative to other opportunities within our portfolio. We are also focused on opportunities
to turn land assets into income streams or retained capital.
The acquisitions market in the Washington, D.C. area continues to be competitive, and we remain cautious. We expect near-term
acquisition activity to be focused on assets with redevelopment potential in emerging growth neighborhoods, as well as assets
adjacent to our existing holdings where the combination of sites can add unique value to any new investment. Where there are
opportunities to trade out of higher risk assets with extensive capital needs or those outside of our geographic footprint, we will
consider like-kind exchanges under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code").
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Third-Party Services Business
Our third-party asset management and real estate services platform provides fee-based real estate services to third parties, the JBG
Legacy Funds and the Washington Housing Initiative ("WHI"), which intends to pursue a transformational approach to producing
affordable workforce housing and creating sustainable, mixed-income communities in the Washington, D.C. region. Although a
significant portion of the assets and interests in assets formerly owned by certain of the JBG Legacy Funds were contributed to
us in the Combination, the JBG Legacy Funds retained certain assets that are not consistent with our long-term business strategy.
With respect to the JBG Legacy Funds and for most assets that we hold through real estate ventures, we continue to provide the
same asset management, property management, construction management, leasing and other services that were provided prior to
the Combination by the management business that we acquired in the Combination. Other than the WHI, we do not intend to raise
any future investment funds, and the JBG Legacy Funds will be managed and liquidated over time. We expect to continue to earn
fees from these funds as they are wound down, as well as from any real estate venture arrangements currently in place and any
new real estate venture and/or development arrangements entered into in the future, including with Amazon. We expect the fees
from retaining management and leasing of sold assets, Amazon-related fees that we expect to receive and other third-party fee
income streams to offset the wind down of the JBG Legacy Fund business over time. Certain individual members of our management
team own direct equity co-investment and promote interests in the JBG Legacy Funds that were not contributed to us. As the JBG
Legacy Funds are wound down over time, these economic interests will decrease and will be eventually eliminated.
We believe that the fees we earn in connection with providing these services will enhance our overall returns, provide additional
scale and efficiency in our operating, development and acquisition businesses and generate capital which we can use to absorb
overhead and other administrative costs of the platform. This scale provides competitive advantages, including market knowledge,
buying power and operating efficiencies across all product types. We also believe that our existing relationships arising out of our
third-party asset management and real estate services business will continue to provide potential capital and new investment
opportunities.
Competition
The commercial real estate markets in which we operate are highly competitive. We compete with numerous acquirers, developers,
owners and operators of commercial real estate including other REITs, private real estate funds, domestic and foreign financial
institutions, life insurance companies, pension trusts, partnerships and individual investors, many of which own or may seek to
acquire or develop assets similar to ours in the same markets in which our assets are located. These competitors may have greater
financial resources or access to capital than we do or be willing to acquire assets in transactions which are more highly leveraged
or are less attractive from a financial viewpoint than we are willing to pursue. Leasing is a major component of our business and
is highly competitive. The principal means of competition in leasing are lease terms (including rent charged and tenant improvement
allowances), location, services provided and the nature and condition of the asset to be leased. If our competitors offer space at
rental rates below current market rates, below the rental rates we currently charge our tenants, in better locations within our markets,
in higher quality assets or offer better services, we may lose potential tenants and we may be pressured to reduce our rental rates
below those we currently charge to retain tenants when our tenants’ leases expire.
Seasonality
Our revenues and expenses are, to some extent, subject to seasonality during the year, which impacts quarterly net earnings, cash
flows and funds from operations that affects the sequential comparison of our results in individual quarters over time. We have
historically experienced higher utility costs in the first and third quarters of the year.
Segment Data
We operate in the following business segments: commercial, multifamily and third-party asset management and real estate services.
Financial information related to these business segments for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019 is set
forth in Note 18 to our consolidated and combined financial statements included herein.
Tax Status
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. Prior to the Separation, Vornado operated
as a REIT and distributed 100% of its REIT taxable income to its shareholders; accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes
has been made in the accompanying financial statements for the periods prior to the Separation. We currently adhere and intend
to continue to adhere to these requirements and to maintain our REIT status in future periods.
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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 our 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 taxable REIT subsidiaries
("TRS") 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
financial statements, which will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future.
Significant Tenants
Only the U.S. federal government accounted for 10% or more of our rental revenue, which consists of property rentals and other
property revenue, as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)
Year Ended December 31,
2018
2017
2019
Rental revenue from the U.S. federal government
$
86,644
$
94,822
$
92,192
Percentage of commercial segment rental revenue
Percentage of total rental revenue
21.2%
16.7%
22.0%
17.6%
24.0%
19.4%
Sustainable Business Strategy
Our business values integrate environmental sustainability, social responsibility and strong governance practices throughout our
organization, which includes the design and construction of our new developments and the operation of our existing buildings.
We believe that by understanding the social and environmental impacts of our business, we are better able to protect asset value,
reduce risk and advance initiatives that result in positive social and environmental outcomes creating shared value. Our business
model prioritizes maximizing long-term NAV per share. By investing in urban infill and transit-oriented development and
strategically mixing high-quality multifamily and commercial buildings with public areas, retail spaces, and walkable streets, we
are working to define neighborhoods that deliver benefits to the environment and our community, as well as long-term value to
our shareholders.
We remain committed to transparent reporting of environmental, social and governance ("ESG") financial and non-financial
indicators. We publish an annual sustainability report that is aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative ("GRI") reporting
framework, Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards and recommendations
set forth by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures. More detailed sustainability information, including our
strategy, key performance indicators, annual absolute and like-for-like comparisons, achievements and historical environmental,
social, governance reports are available on our website at https://www.JBGSMITH.com/About/Sustainability.
We focus on operating efficiency, responding to evolving environmental and social trends, and delivering on the needs of our
tenants and communities. We have demonstrated the results of this focus by:
• Achieving a 4-star rating in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) Real Estate Assessment and 2019
Global Sector Leader - Diversified - Office/Residential Sector
• Maintaining oversight of environmental and social matters by the Board of Trustees' Corporate Governance & Nominating
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Committee
Surpassing $104 million in investor commitments to the WHI Impact Pool, which is the social impact investment vehicle of
the WHI (the "Impact Pool"), and closing its first investment, a $15.1 million mezzanine loan for the purchase of a residential
community in Alexandria, Virginia. We launched the WHI in partnership with the Federal City Council to preserve or build
between 2,000 and 3,000 units of affordable workforce housing in the Washington, D.C. region over the next decade.
Our sustainability team works directly with our business units to integrate our ESG principles throughout our operations and
investment process. The sustainability team includes our Vice President of Sustainability and a Sustainability Associate. The Vice
President reports directly to our Chief Operating Officer. The team is responsible for annual ESG reporting, maintaining building
certifications, betterment program design and implementation and coordinating with industry and community partners.
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To ensure that our ESG principles are fully integrated into our business practices, Steering Committees, including members of our
management team, provide top-down support for the implementation of ESG initiatives. The ESG team provides our Board of
Trustees' Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee with periodic updates on ESG strategy.
Energy and Water Management
We believe that the efficient use of resources will result in sustainable long-term growth. We use green building certifications as
a verification tool across our portfolio. These certifications demonstrate our commitment to sustainable design and performance.
At a minimum we strive to benchmark our assets to help inform capital improvement projects. As of December 31, 2019:
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69% of all operating assets, based on square footage, have earned at least one green certification:
7.3 million square feet of LEED Certified Commercial Space (69%)
1.6 million square feet of LEED Certified Multifamily Space (37%)
4.4 million square feet of ENERGY STAR Certified Commercial Space (41%)
1.9 million square feet of ENERGY STAR Certified Multi-family Space (42%)
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84% of our operational assets' energy and water use are benchmarked
Our long-term strategy to reduce energy and water consumption includes operational and capital improvements that align with
our business plan and contribute to our sustainability goals. Asset teams review historical performance, conduct energy audits and
regularly assess opportunities to achieve efficiency targets. Capital investment planning considers the useful life of equipment,
energy and water efficiency, occupant health impacts and maintenance requirements.
We have committed to improve the energy efficiency of our commercial Operating Portfolio by at least 20% over the next 10 years
through the Department of Energy Better Buildings Challenge. Our data demonstrates improved energy performance by an average
of 2.9% each year since 2014, which is consistent with a cumulative improvement of 10%, and is on track to meet or exceed the
improvement goal by 2024. We achieve this through real time energy use monitoring.
Tenant Sustainability Impacts
Customer service is an integral component of real estate management. Our mission includes creating a unique experience at all of
our properties where our tenants’ needs are our highest priority. We believe in sustainability as a service — by integrating efficiency
and conservation into standard operating practices, we engage on topics that are most impactful to our tenants. We are committed
to providing a healthy living and working environment for building occupants. We accomplish this goal through monitoring and
improving indoor air quality, eliminating toxic chemicals, providing access to nature and daylight, and encouraging nutrition and
fitness.
We are a Green Lease Leader established by the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) and the U.S. Department of Energy’s
(DOE) Better Buildings Alliance. Green Lease Leaders recognizes companies who utilize the leasing process to achieve better
collaboration between landlords and tenants with the goal of reducing building energy consumption and operating costs. Our
standard lease contains a cost recovery clause for resource efficiency-related capital improvements and requires tenants to provide
data for measuring, managing, and reporting sustainability performance. This language covers 100% of our new leases.
Climate Change Adaptation
We take climate change, and the risks associated with climate change, seriously, and we are committed to aligning our investment
strategy with science. We stand with our communities, tenants, and fellow shareholders in supporting meaningful solutions that
address this global challenge. To develop a more informed view of future climate conditions and further our understanding of the
direct physical risks to our properties, we have conducted a climate risk assessment, which includes our operating assets and land
holdings in our future development pipeline. The results of this assessment will be presented to senior management, and we expect
it will inform our asset management planning and design of our new developments moving forward.
Social Responsibility
We believe the strength of our entire community is central to sustaining the long-term value of our portfolio. We are committed
to the economic development of the Washington region through continued investment in our projects and local communities. We
recognize, however that new development also fosters challenging growth dynamics, with issues of social equity at the forefront.
We strive to work alongside community members, leaders, and local and federal governments to appropriately respond to these
challenges. The most recent example of our commitment is the WHI, which we launched in partnership with the Federal City
Council. To date, we have committed to invest $10.2 million in the Impact Pool component of the WHI and our Executive Vice
President of Social Impact Investing manages this effort.
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The WHI is a transformational market-driven approach to producing affordable workforce housing and creating sustainable, mixed-
income communities. The WHI is a scalable, market-driven model funded by a unique relationship between philanthropy and
private investment. The WHI’s Impact Pool has surpassed $104 million in investor commitments and closed its first investment,
a $15.1 million mezzanine loan for the purchase of a residential community in Alexandria, Virginia. The initiatives’ goals include:
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Preserving or building between 2,000 and 3,000 units of affordable workforce housing in the Washington, D.C. region over
the next decade; and
• Delivering triple bottom line results consisting of environmental and social objectives in addition to financial returns.
We recognize that diversity in our workforce brings valuable perspectives, views and ideas to our organization. We pride ourselves
on our strong, collaborative culture, and we strive to create an inclusive and healthy work environment for our employees, which
allows us to continue to attract innovative thinkers to our organization. Our workforce comprises 38% females and 55% minorities,
and our senior leadership has 41% female representation. Our Board of Trustees comprises 17% females. Our Board of Trustees
has made a long term commitment to evolve in a direction that reflects the strength and diversity of our national labor force and
establish an equal balance between men and women and one that reflects the diversity of our country.
To learn more about our ESG initiatives, please visit JBGSMITH.com/about/sustainability and download our Sustainability Report.
Our Internet website and the information contained therein or connected thereto are not intended to be incorporated into this Annual
Report on Form 10-K.
Environmental Matters
Under various federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations, an owner of real estate is liable for the costs of removal
or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances on such real estate. These laws often impose such liability without regard
to whether the owner knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of such hazardous or toxic substances. The costs of remediation
or removal of such substances may be substantial and the presence of such substances, or the failure to promptly remediate such
substances, may adversely affect the owner’s ability to sell such real estate or to borrow using such real estate as collateral. In
connection with the ownership and operation of our assets, we may be potentially liable for such costs. The operations of current
and former tenants at our assets have involved, or may have involved, the use of hazardous materials or generated hazardous
wastes. The release of such hazardous materials 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 (1) expose us to
third-party liability (e.g., for cleanup costs, natural resource damages, bodily injury or property damage), (2) subject our properties
to liens in favor of the government for damages and costs the government incurs in connection with the contamination, (3) impose
restrictions on the manner in which a property may be used or businesses may be operated, or (4) 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 send contaminated materials to other locations for
treatment or disposal, we may be liable for the cleanup of those sites if they become contaminated.
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 the preparation and issuance of a written report. Soil 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. They 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 did not reveal 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.
Employees
Our headquarters are located at 4747 Bethesda Avenue, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814. As of December 31, 2019, we had 1,017
employees.
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Available Information
Copies of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments
to those reports are available free of charge through our website (www.JBGSMITH.com) as soon as reasonably practicable after
they are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Also available on our website
are copies of our Audit Committee Charter, Compensation Committee Charter, Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee
Charter, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and Corporate Governance Guidelines. In the event of any changes to these charters
or the code or guidelines, changed copies will also be made available on our website. Copies of these documents are also available
directly from us free of charge. Our website also includes other financial information, including certain financial measures not in
compliance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"), none of which is a part of this Annual
Report on Form 10-K. Copies of our filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), are
also available free of charge from us, upon request.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
You should carefully consider the following risks in evaluating our company and our common shares. If any of the following risks
were to occur, our business, prospects, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and the ability to make distributions
to our shareholders could be materially and adversely affected, which we refer herein collectively as a "material adverse effect
on us," the per share trading price of our common shares could decline significantly, and you could lose all or a part of your
investment. Some statements in this Form 10-K, including statements in the following risk factors, constitute forward-looking
statements. Refer to the section entitled "Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements" for additional
information regarding these forward-looking statements.
Risks Related to Our Business and Operations
Our portfolio of assets is geographically concentrated in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and submarkets therein, and
particularly concentrated in National Landing, which makes us susceptible to regional and local adverse economic and other
conditions such that an economic downturn affecting this area could have a material adverse effect on us.
All our assets are located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. As a result, we are particularly susceptible to adverse economic
or other conditions in this market (such as periods of economic slowdown or recession, business layoffs or downsizing, industry
slowdowns, actual or anticipated federal government shutdowns, uncertainties related to federal elections, relocations of businesses,
increases in real estate and other taxes, and the cost of complying with governmental regulations or increased regulation), as well
as to natural disasters (including earthquakes, floods, storms and hurricanes), potentially adverse effects of climate change and
other disruptions that occur in this market (such as terrorist activity or threats of terrorist activity and other events), any of which
may have a greater impact on the value of our assets or on our operating results than if we owned a more geographically diverse
portfolio. This market has experienced economic downturns in past years. Similar or worse economic downturns in the future
could have a material adverse effect on us. We cannot assure you that this market will grow or that underlying real estate fundamentals
will be favorable to our asset classes or future development.
Moreover, the same risks that apply to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area as a whole also apply to the individual submarkets
where our assets are located. National Landing makes up more than half of our portfolio based on square footage at our share.
Portions of our market, including National Landing, have underperformed other markets in the region with respect to rent growth
and occupancy. Any adverse economic or other conditions in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, our submarkets, especially
National Landing, or any decrease in demand for office, multifamily or retail assets could have a material adverse effect on us.
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Our assets and the property development market in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area are dependent on a metropolitan
economy that is heavily reliant on federal government spending, and any actual or anticipated curtailment of such spending
could have a material adverse effect on us.
The real estate and property development market in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area is heavily dependent upon actual and
anticipated federal government spending and the professional services and other industries that support the federal government.
Any actual or anticipated curtailment of federal government spending, whether due to an actual or potential change of presidential
administration or control of Congress, actual or anticipated federal government sequestrations, furloughs or shutdowns, a slowdown
of the U.S. and/or global economy or other factors, could have an adverse impact on real estate values and property development
in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, on demand and willingness to enter into long-term contracts for office space by the
federal government and companies dependent upon the federal government, as well as on occupancy rates and annualized rents
of multifamily and retail assets by occupants or patrons whose employment is by or related to the federal government. These
curtailments in federal spending or changes in federal leasing policy could occur in the future, which could have a material adverse
effect on us.
If Amazon invests less than the announced amounts in National Landing or makes such investment over a longer period, our
ability to achieve the benefits associated with Amazon's headquarters location in National Landing could be adversely affected,
which could have a material adverse effect on us and the market price of our common shares. Furthermore, National Landing
could fail to achieve the anticipated collateral financial effect associated with Amazon's headquarters, which could have a
material adverse effect on us and the market price of our common shares.
The benefits of Amazon's additional headquarters locating in National Landing that might accrue to us may be less than we,
financial or industry analysts or investors anticipate. For example, if Amazon invests less than the announced amounts in National
Landing or makes such investment over a longer period than anticipated, or if its business prospects decline, our ability to achieve
the benefits associated with Amazon’s headquarters location in National Landing could be adversely affected. Furthermore,
Amazon’s headquarters location in National Landing may not have the anticipated collateral financial effect. If we do not achieve
the perceived benefits of such location as rapidly or to the extent anticipated by us, financial or industry analysts or investors, we
and potentially the market price of our common shares could be adversely affected.
Amazon also currently leases a significant amount of office space from us, all or a substantial portion of which, we expect it will
likely vacate following completion of the office buildings it is currently developing on land purchased from us in National Landing.
If we are unable to re-lease that space at market rents, it could have a material adverse effect on us and the market price of our
common shares.
We derive a significant portion of our revenues from U.S. federal government tenants and we may face additional risks and
costs associated with directly managing assets occupied by government tenants.
In the year ended December 31, 2019, approximately 21.2% of the rental revenue from our commercial segment was generated
by rentals to federal government tenants, and federal government tenants historically have been a significant source of new leasing
for us. In the year ended December 31, 2019, GSA was our largest single tenant, with 67 leases comprising 23.4% of total annualized
rent at our share. The occurrence of events that have a negative impact on the demand for federal government office space, such
as a decrease in federal government payrolls or a change in policy that prevents governmental tenants from renting our office
space, would have a much larger adverse effect on our revenues than a corresponding occurrence affecting other categories of
tenants. If demand for federal government office space were to decline, it would be more difficult for us to lease our buildings and
could reduce overall market demand and corresponding rental rates, all of which could have a material adverse effect on us.
Lease agreements with these federal government agencies contain provisions required by federal law, which require, among other
things, that the lessor of the property agree to comply with certain rules and regulations, including rules and regulations related to
anti-kickback procedures, examination of records, audits and records, equal opportunity provisions, prohibition against segregated
facilities, certain executive orders, subcontractor cost or pricing data, and certain provisions intending to assist small businesses.
We directly manage assets with federal government agency tenants and, therefore, we are subject to additional risks associated
with compliance with all applicable federal rules and regulations. In addition, there are certain additional requirements relating to
the potential application of equal opportunity provisions and the related requirement to prepare written affirmative action plans
applicable to government contractors and subcontractors. Some of the factors used to determine whether these requirements apply
to a company that is affiliated with the actual government contractor (the legal entity that is the lessor under a lease with a federal
government agency) include whether such company and the government contractor are under common ownership, have common
management, and are under common control. We own the entity that is the government contractor and the property manager,
increasing the risk that requirements of the Employment Standards Administration’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance
Programs and requirements to prepare affirmative action plans pursuant to the applicable executive order may be determined to
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be applicable to us. Compliance with these regulations is costly and any increase in regulation could increase our costs, which
could have a material adverse effect on us.
Capital markets and economic conditions can materially affect our liquidity, financial condition and results of operations, as
well as the value of our equity and debt securities.
There are many factors that can affect the value of our equity securities and any debt securities we may issue in the future, including
the state of the capital markets and the economy. Demand for office space may decline nationwide as it did in 2008 and 2009, due
to an economic downturn, bankruptcies, downsizing, layoffs and cost cutting. Government action or inaction may adversely affect
the state of the capital markets. The cost and availability of credit may be adversely affected by illiquid credit markets and wider
credit spreads, which may adversely affect our liquidity and financial condition, including our results of operations, and the liquidity
and financial condition of our tenants. Our inability or the inability of our tenants to timely refinance maturing liabilities and access
the capital markets to meet liquidity needs may materially affect our financial condition and results of operations and the value of
our equity securities and any debt securities we may issue in the future.
We are exposed to risks associated with real estate development and redevelopment, such as unanticipated expenses, delays
and other contingencies, any of which could have a material adverse effect on us.
Real estate development and redevelopment activities are a critical element of our business strategy, and we expect to engage in
such activities with respect to several of our properties and with properties that we may acquire in the future. To the extent that
we do so, we will be subject to risks, including, without limitation:
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construction or redevelopment costs of a project may exceed original estimates, possibly making the project less profitable
than originally estimated, or unprofitable;
time required to complete the construction or redevelopment of a project or to lease-up the completed project may be greater
than originally anticipated, thereby adversely affecting our cash flow and liquidity;
contractor, subcontractor and supplier disputes, strikes, labor disputes, weather conditions or supply disruptions;
failure to achieve expected occupancy and/or rent levels within the projected time frame, if at all;
delays with respect to obtaining, or the inability to obtain, necessary zoning, occupancy, land use and other governmental
permits, and changes in zoning and land use laws;
occupancy rates and rents of a completed project may not be sufficient to make the project profitable;
incurrence of design, permitting and other development costs for opportunities that we ultimately abandon;
the ability of prospective real estate venture partners or buyers of our properties to obtain financing; and
the availability and pricing of financing to fund our development activities on favorable terms or at all.
Furthermore, if we develop assets in new markets or asset classes where we do not have the same level of market knowledge or
experience as with our current markets and asset classes, then we may experience weaker than anticipated performance. These
risks could result in substantial unanticipated delays or expenses and, under certain circumstances, could prevent the initiation or
the completion of development or redevelopment activities, any of which could have a material adverse effect on us.
We may be unable to identify and complete acquisitions of properties that meet our criteria, which may impede our growth.
Our business strategy includes the acquisition of operating properties and properties to be held for development, including in
connection with like-kind exchanges under the tax code. We evaluate the market for suitable acquisition candidates or investment
opportunities that meet our criteria and are compatible with our growth strategies. However, we may be unable to acquire properties
identified as potential acquisition opportunities on favorable terms, or at all. We may incur significant costs and divert management
attention in connection with evaluating and negotiating potential acquisitions, including ones that we are subsequently unable to
complete. If we are unable to complete planned like-kind exchanges using proceeds from asset dispositions, we will be required
to distribute to our shareholders those proceeds rather than reinvest them to grow our portfolio. Even if we enter into agreements
for the acquisition of properties, these agreements are subject to customary conditions to closing, including the completion of due
diligence investigations and other conditions that are not within our control, which may not be satisfied. In addition, we may be
unable to finance the acquisition on favorable terms or at all. Furthermore, if we acquire assets in new markets or asset classes
where we do not have the same level of market knowledge or experience as with our current markets and asset classes, then we
may experience weaker than anticipated performance. Our inability to identify, negotiate, finance or consummate property
acquisitions, or acquire properties on favorable terms, or at all, could impede our growth and have a material adverse effect on us.
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Our future acquisitions may not yield the returns we expect, and we may otherwise be unable to operate acquired properties
to meet our financial expectations, which could have a material adverse effect on us.
Our future acquisitions and our ability to successfully operate the properties we acquire in such acquisitions may expose us to the
following significant risks:
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even if we are able to acquire a desired property, competition from other potential acquirers may significantly increase the
purchase price;
• we may acquire properties that are not accretive to our results upon acquisition, and we may not be able to successfully manage
and lease those properties to meet our expectations;
• we may spend more than budgeted amounts to make necessary improvements or renovations to acquired properties;
• we may be unable to integrate new acquisitions quickly and efficiently, particularly acquisitions of portfolios of properties,
into our existing operations, and, as a result, our results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected;
• market conditions may result in higher than expected vacancy rates and lower than expected rental rates; and
• we may acquire properties subject to liabilities and without any recourse, or with only limited recourse, with respect to unknown
liabilities, such as liabilities for clean up of undisclosed environmental contamination, claims by tenants, vendors or other
persons dealing with the former owners of such properties, liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of business and claims
for indemnification by general partners, trustees, officers and others indemnified by the former owners of such properties.
If our future acquisitions do not yield the returns we expect, and we are otherwise unable to operate acquired properties to meet
our financial expectations, it could have a material adverse effect on us.
We may not be able to control our operating expenses, or our operating expenses may remain constant or increase, even if our
revenues do not increase, which could have a material adverse effect on us.
Operating expenses associated with owning a property include real estate taxes, insurance, loan payments, maintenance, repair
and renovation costs, the cost of compliance with governmental regulation (including zoning) and the potential for liability under
applicable laws. If our operating expenses increase, our results of operations may be adversely affected. Moreover, operating
expenses are not necessarily reduced when circumstances such as market factors, competition or reduced occupancy cause a
reduction in revenues from the property. As a result, if revenues decline, we may not be able to reduce our operating expenses
associated with the property. An increase in operating expenses or the inability to reduce operating expenses commensurate with
revenue reductions could have a material adverse effect on us.
Partnership or real estate venture investments could be adversely affected by our lack of sole decision-making authority, our
reliance on partners’ or co-venturers’ financial condition and disputes between us and our partners or co-venturers, which
could have a material adverse effect on us.
As of December 31, 2019, approximately 11.8% of our assets measured by total square feet at our share were held through real
estate ventures, and we expect to co-invest in the future with other third parties through partnerships, real estate ventures or other
entities, acquiring noncontrolling interests in or sharing responsibility for managing the affairs of a property, partnership, real
estate venture or other entity. In particular, we may use real estate ventures as a significant source of equity capital to fund our
development strategy. Consequently, with respect to any such third-party arrangement, we would not be in a position to exercise
sole decision-making authority regarding the property, partnership, real estate venture or other entity, or structure of ownership
and may, under certain circumstances, be exposed to risks not present were a third party not involved, including the possibility
that partners or co-venturers might become bankrupt or fail to fund their share of required capital contributions, and we may be
forced to make contributions to maintain the value of the property. Partners or co-venturers may have economic or other business
interests or goals that are inconsistent with our business interests or goals and may be in a position to take action or withhold
consent contrary to our policies or objectives. In some instances, partners or co-venturers may have competing interests in our
markets that could create conflict of interest issues. These investments may also have the potential risk of impasses on decisions,
such as a sale, because neither we nor the partner or co-venturer would have full control over the partnership or real estate venture.
We and our respective partners or co-venturers may each have the right to trigger a buy-sell right or forced sale arrangement, which
could cause us to sell our interest, or acquire our partners’ or co-venturers’ interest, or to sell the underlying asset, either on
unfavorable terms or at a time when we otherwise would not have initiated such a transaction. In addition, a sale or transfer by us
to a third party of our interests in the partnership or real estate venture may be subject to consent rights or rights of first refusal in
favor of our partners or co-venturers, which would in each case restrict our ability to dispose of our interest in the partnership or
real estate venture. Where we are a limited partner or non-managing member in any partnership or limited liability company, if
the entity takes or expects to take actions that could jeopardize our status as a REIT or require us to pay tax, we may be forced to
dispose of our interest in that entity, including by contributing our interest to a subsidiary of ours that is subject to corporate level
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income tax. Disputes between us and partners or co-venturers may result in litigation or arbitration that would increase our expenses
and prevent our officers and/or trustees from focusing their time and effort on our business. Consequently, actions by or disputes
with partners or co-venturers might result in subjecting assets owned by the partnership or real estate venture to additional risk.
In addition, we may in certain circumstances be liable for the actions of our third-party partners or co-venturers. Our real estate
ventures may be subject to debt, and the refinancing of such debt may require equity capital calls. We will review the qualifications
and previous experience of any partners and co-venturers, although we may not obtain financial information from, or undertake
independent investigations with respect to, prospective partners or co-venturers. In addition, any cash distributions from real estate
ventures will be subject to the operating agreements of the real estate ventures, which may limit distributions, the timing of
distributions or specify certain preferential distributions among the respective parties. The occurrence of any of the risks described
above could have a material adverse effect on us.
We may be unable to renew leases, lease vacant space or re-let space as leases expire, or do so on favorable terms, which could
have a material adverse effect on us.
As of December 31, 2019, leases representing 12.8% of our share of the office and retail square footage in our Operating Portfolio
are scheduled to expire during the year ending December 31, 2020 or have month-to-month terms, and 11.5% of our share of the
square footage of the assets in our commercial portfolio was unoccupied and not generating rent. We cannot assure you that expiring
leases will be renewed or that our assets will be re-let at rental rates equal to or above current average rental rates or that substantial
free rent, tenant improvements, early termination rights or below-market renewal options will not be offered to attract new tenants
or retain existing tenants.
In addition, our ability to lease our multifamily assets at favorable rates, or at all, may be adversely affected by any increase in
supply and/or deterioration in the multifamily market, which is dependent upon the overall level of spending in the economy; and
spending is adversely affected by, among other things, job losses and unemployment levels, recession, personal debt levels, housing
market conditions, stock market volatility and uncertainty about the future.
If the rental rates on new leases at our assets decrease, our existing tenants do not renew their leases, or we do not re-let a significant
portion of our available space and space for which leases expire, it could have a material adverse effect on us.
We depend on major tenants in our commercial portfolio, and the bankruptcy, insolvency or inability to pay rent of any of these
tenants could have a material adverse effect on us.
As of December 31, 2019, the 20 largest office and retail tenants in our Operating Portfolio represented approximately 54.2% of
our share of total annualized office and retail rent. In many cases, through tenant improvement allowances and other concessions,
we have made substantial upfront investments in leases with our major tenants that we may not recover if they fail to pay rent
through the end of the lease term.
The inability of a major tenant to pay rent, or the bankruptcy or insolvency of a major tenant, may adversely affect the income
produced by our Operating Portfolio. For example, WeWork, which represents 2.1% of our share of total annualized office and
retail rent, has recently experienced publicized issues regarding its management and capitalization. If a major tenant were unable
to pay rent, or were to become bankrupt or insolvent, this may adversely affect the income produced by our Operating Portfolio.
Additionally, if a tenant becomes bankrupt or insolvent, federal law may prohibit us from evicting such tenant based solely upon
such bankruptcy or insolvency. In addition, a bankrupt or insolvent tenant may be authorized to reject and terminate its lease with
us. If a lease is rejected by a tenant in bankruptcy, we may have only a general unsecured claim for damages that is limited in
amount and may only be paid to the extent that funds are available and in the same percentage as is paid to all other holders of
unsecured claims. Moreover, any claim against this tenant for unpaid, future rent would be subject to a statutory cap that might
be substantially less than the remaining rent owed under the lease.
If any of our major tenants were to experience a downturn in its business, or a weakening of its financial condition resulting in its
failure to make timely rental payments or causing it to default under its lease, we may experience delays in enforcing our rights
as landlord and may incur substantial costs in protecting our investment. Any such event could have a material adverse effect on
us.
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We derive a significant portion of our revenues from five of our assets.
As of December 31, 2019, five of our assets in the aggregate generated approximately 25% of our share of annualized rent. The
occurrence of events that have a negative impact on one or more of these assets, such as a natural disaster that damages one or
more of these assets, would have a much larger adverse effect on our revenues than a corresponding occurrence affecting a less
significant property. A substantial decline in the revenues generated by one or more of these assets could have a material adverse
effect on us.
We derive most of our revenues from commercial assets and are subject to risks that affect the businesses of our commercial
tenants, which are generally financial, legal and other professional firms as well as the federal government and defense
contractors.
As of December 31, 2019, our 44 operating commercial assets generated approximately 75.7% of our share of annualized rent.
As a result, the occurrence of events that have a negative impact on the market for office space, such as increased unemployment
in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, would have a much larger adverse effect on our revenues than a corresponding occurrence
affecting our multifamily segment. Many of our office tenants are financial, legal and other professional firms, as well as the
federal government and defense contractors. Consequently, we are subject to factors that affect the financial, legal and professional
services industries or the federal government generally, including the state of the economy, stock market volatility, and the level
of unemployment. These factors could adversely affect the financial condition of our office tenants and the willingness of firms
to lease space in our office buildings, which in turn could have a material adverse effect on us.
Some of our assets depend on anchor or major retail tenants to attract shoppers and could be adversely affected by the loss of,
or a store closure by, one or more of these tenants.
Some of our assets are anchored by large, nationally recognized tenants. These tenants may experience a downturn in their business
that may significantly weaken their financial condition. As a result, these tenants may fail to comply with their contractual obligations
to us, seek concessions from us to continue operations or declare bankruptcy, any of which could result in the termination of these
tenants’ leases. In addition, some of our tenants may cease operations at stores in our assets while continuing to pay rent. Moreover,
mergers or consolidations among large retail establishments could result in the closure of existing stores or duplicate or
geographically overlapping store locations, which could include stores at our assets.
Loss of, or a store closure by, an anchor or significant tenant could decrease customer traffic, thereby decreasing sales for our other
tenants at the applicable retail property. If sales of our other tenants decrease, they may be unable to pay their minimum rents or
expense recovery charges. These circumstances may significantly reduce our occupancy level or the rent we receive from our retail
assets, and we may not have the right to re-lease vacated space or we may be unable to re-lease vacated space at attractive rents
or at all. Moreover, if a significant tenant or anchor store defaults, we may experience delays and costs in enforcing our rights as
landlord to recover amounts due to us under the terms of our agreements with those parties.
The occurrence of any of the situations described above, particularly if it involves an anchor or major tenant with leases in multiple
locations, could have a material adverse effect on us.
Our Placemaking business model depends in significant part on a retail component, which frequently involves retail assets
embedded in or adjacent to our commercial and/or multifamily assets, making us subject to risks that affect the retail environment
generally, such as competition from discount and online retailers, weakness in the economy, consumer spending and the
financial condition of large retail companies, any of which could adversely affect market rents for retail space and the willingness
or ability of retailers to lease space in our retail assets.
We own and operate retail real estate assets and, consequently, are subject to factors that affect the retail environment generally,
as well as the market for retail space. The retail environment and the market for retail space have previously been, and continue
to be, adversely affected by increasing competition from online retailers and other online businesses. Additionally, discount retailers
and outlet malls, weakness in national, regional and local economies, consumer spending, consumer confidence, adverse financial
condition of some large retailing companies, ongoing consolidation in the retail sector and an excess amount of retail space in a
number of markets could also adversely affect our retail assets. Increases in online consumer spending may significantly affect
our retail tenants’ ability to generate sales in their stores. This inability to generate sales may cause retailers to, among other things,
close stores, decrease the size of new or existing stores, ask for concessions from us or go bankrupt, all of which could have a
material adverse effect on us.
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Additionally, our Placemaking model depends in significant part on a retail component, which frequently involves retail assets
embedded in or adjacent to our office and/or multifamily assets, and if our retail assets lose tenants, whether to the proliferation
of online businesses or otherwise, it could have a material adverse effect on us.
If we fail to reinvest in and redevelop our assets to maintain their attractiveness to retailers and shoppers, then retailers or shoppers
may perceive that shopping at other venues or online is more convenient, cost-effective or otherwise more attractive, which could
negatively affect our ability to rent retail space at our assets.
Any of the foregoing factors could adversely affect the financial condition of our retail tenants, the willingness of retailers to lease
space from us, and the success of our Placemaking business model, which could have a material adverse effect on us.
The composition of our portfolio by asset type may change over time, which could expose us to different asset class risks than
if our portfolio composition remained static.
We own commercial and multifamily assets, with commercial representing 75.7% of our annualized rent and 70.1% of our portfolio
based on square footage. Therefore, our results of operations are more affected by conditions in the commercial market than markets
for other asset types. If the composition of our portfolio changes, however, then we would become more exposed to the risks and
markets of other asset classes. Under our current business plan, we expect that multifamily assets will become a greater proportion
of our portfolio in the future. If we are successful in executing the current business plan, then we will become more exposed to
the risks of the multifamily markets, and we may not manage those assets as well as our commercial assets, either of which could
have a material adverse effect on us.
We may be adversely affected by trends in the office real estate industry.
Telecommuting, flexible work schedules, open workplaces, teleconferencing and the use of artificial intelligence are becoming
more common. These practices enable businesses to reduce their space requirements. There is also an increasing trend among
some businesses to utilize shared office spaces and co-working spaces. A continuation of the movement toward these practices
could over time erode the overall demand for office space and, in turn, place downward pressure on occupancy, rental rates and
property valuations.
Increased affordability of residential homes and other competition for tenants of our multifamily properties could affect our
ability to retain current residents of our multifamily properties, attract new ones or increase or maintain rents, which could
adversely affect our results of operations and our financial condition.
Our multifamily properties compete with numerous housing alternatives in attracting residents, including owner occupied single
and multifamily homes. Occupancy levels and market rents may be adversely affected by national and local political, economic
and market conditions including, without limitation, new construction and excess inventory of multifamily and owned housing/
condominiums, increasing portions of owned housing/condominium stock being converted to rental use, rental housing subsidized
by the government, other government programs that favor single family rental housing or owner occupied housing over multifamily
rental housing, governmental regulations, slow or negative employment growth and household formation, the availability of low-
interest mortgages or the availability of mortgages requiring little or no down payment for single family home buyers, changes in
social preferences and the potential for geopolitical instability, all of which are beyond our control. Finally, the federal government’s
policies, many of which may encourage home ownership, can increase competition, possibly limit our ability to raise rents in our
markets and lower the value of our properties. Competitive housing and increased affordability of owner occupied single and
multifamily homes caused by lower housing prices, an influx of supply of such housing alternatives, attractive mortgage interest
rates and government programs to promote home ownership could adversely affect our ability to retain our current residents, attract
new ones or increase or maintain rents, which could adversely affect our results of operations and our financial condition.
Real estate is a competitive business.
We compete with numerous acquirers, developers, owners and operators of commercial real estate including other REITs, private
real estate funds, domestic and foreign financial institutions, life insurance companies, pension trusts, partnerships and individual
investors, some of which may have greater financial resources and be willing to accept lower returns on their investments than we
are. The principal means of competition in leasing are lease terms (including rent charged and tenant improvement allowances),
location, services provided and the nature and condition of the asset to be leased. If our competitors offer space at rental rates
below current market rates, below the rental rates we currently charge our tenants, in better locations within our markets, in higher
quality assets or offer better services, we may lose potential tenants and we may be pressured to reduce our rental rates below
those we currently charge to retain tenants when our tenants’ leases expire.
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Our success depends upon, among other factors, trends of the global, national, regional and local economies, the financial condition
and operating results of current and prospective tenants and customers, availability and cost of capital, construction and renovation
costs, taxes, governmental regulations, legislation and population and employment trends.
We depend on leasing space to tenants on economically favorable terms and collecting rent from tenants who may not be able
to pay.
Our financial results depend significantly on leasing space in our assets to tenants on economically favorable terms. In addition,
because most of our income is derived from renting real property, our income, funds available to pay indebtedness and funds
available for distribution to shareholders will decrease if our tenants cannot pay their rent or if we are not able to maintain occupancy
levels on favorable terms. If a tenant does not pay its rent, we might not be able to enforce our rights as landlord without delays
and might incur substantial legal and other costs. During periods of economic adversity, there may be an increase in the number
of tenants that cannot pay their rent and an increase in vacancy rates, which could have a material adverse effect on us.
We may find it necessary to make rent or other concessions and/or significant capital expenditures to improve our assets to
retain and attract tenants, which could have a material adverse effect on us.
We may find it necessary to make rent or other concessions to tenants, accommodate requests for renovations, build-to-suit
remodeling and other improvements or provide additional services to our tenants. As a result, we may have to make significant
capital or other expenditures to retain tenants whose leases expire and to attract new tenants in sufficient numbers. If the necessary
capital is unavailable, we may be unable to make such expenditures. This could result in non-renewals by tenants upon expiration
of their leases and our vacant space remaining untenanted, which could have a material adverse effect on us.
Affordable housing and tenant protection regulations may limit our ability to increase rents and pass through new or increased
operating expenses to our tenants.
Certain states and municipalities have adopted laws and regulations imposing restrictions on the timing or amount of rent increases
and other tenant protections. As of December 31, 2019, approximately 6% of the multifamily units in our Operating Portfolio were
designated as affordable housing. In addition, Washington, D.C. and Montgomery County, Maryland have laws that require, in
certain circumstances, an owner of a multifamily rental property to allow tenant organizations the option to purchase the building
at a market price if the owner attempts to sell the property. We expect to continue operating and acquiring assets in areas that either
are subject to these types of laws or regulations or where such laws or regulations may be enacted in the future. Such laws and
regulations limit our ability to charge market rents, increase rents, evict tenants or recover increases in our operating expenses and
could make it more difficult for us to dispose of assets in certain circumstances.
Our success depends on our senior management team whose continued service is not guaranteed, and the loss of one or more
of these persons could adversely affect our ability to manage our business and to implement our growth strategies or could
create a negative perception in the capital markets.
Our success and our ability to implement and manage anticipated future growth depend, in large part, upon the efforts of our senior
management team, who have extensive market knowledge and relationships, and exercise substantial influence over our operational,
financing, acquisition and disposition activity. Members of our senior management team have national or regional industry
reputations that attract business and investment opportunities and assist us in negotiations with lenders, existing and potential
tenants and other industry participants. The loss of services of one or more members of our senior management team, or our
inability to attract and retain similarly qualified personnel, could adversely affect our business, diminish our investment
opportunities and weaken our relationships with lenders, business partners, existing and prospective tenants and industry
participants, which could have a material adverse effect on us.
The actual density of our future development pipeline and/or any particular future development parcel may not be consistent
with our estimated potential development density.
As of December 31, 2019, we estimate that our 40 future development assets will total 21.9 million square feet (18.7 million square
feet at our share) of estimated potential development density. We caution you not to place undue reliance on the potential development
density estimates for our future development pipeline and/or any particular future development parcel because they are based
solely on our estimates, using data available to us, and our business plans as of December 31, 2019. The actual density of our
future development pipeline and/or any particular future development parcel may differ substantially from our estimates based on
numerous factors, including our inability to obtain necessary zoning, land use and other required entitlements, legal challenges to
our plans by activists and others, as well as building, occupancy and other required governmental permits and authorizations, and
changes in the entitlement, permitting and authorization processes that restrict or delay our ability to develop, redevelop or use
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our future development pipeline at anticipated density levels. Moreover, we may strategically choose not to develop, redevelop
or use our future development pipeline to its maximum potential development density or may be unable to do so as a result of
factors beyond our control, including our ability to obtain financing on terms and conditions that we find acceptable, or at all, to
fund our development activities. We can provide no assurance that the actual density of our future development pipeline and/or
any particular future development parcel will be consistent with our estimated potential development density.
We may not be able to realize potential incremental annualized rent from our commercial, multifamily or other lease-up
opportunities.
Based on current market demand in our submarkets and the efforts of our dedicated in-house leasing teams, we believe we can
increase our occupancy and revenue at certain office, multifamily and retail assets. However, we cannot assure you that we will
be able to realize potential incremental annualized rent from our commercial, multifamily or other lease-up opportunities. Our
ability to increase our occupancy and revenue at certain commercial, multifamily and other assets may be adversely affected by
an increase in supply and/or deterioration in the commercial, multifamily or other markets. In addition, if our competitors offer
space at rental rates below current asking rates or below our in-place rates, we may experience difficulties attracting new tenants
or retaining existing tenants and may be pressured to reduce our rental rates below those we currently charge or to offer more
substantial free rent, tenant improvements, early termination rights or below-market renewal options in order to attract or retain
tenants. We caution you not to place undue reliance on our belief that we can increase our occupancy and revenue at certain office,
multifamily and retail assets.
We may from time to time be subject to litigation, which could have a material adverse effect on us.
We are a party to various claims and routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. Some of these claims or others
to which we may be subject from time to time may significantly divert the attention of our officers and/or trustees and result in
defense costs, settlements, fines or judgments against us, some of which are not, or cannot be, covered by insurance. Payment of
any such costs, settlements, fines or judgments that are not insured could have a material adverse effect on us. In addition, certain
litigation or the resolution of certain litigation may affect the availability or cost of some of our insurance coverage, which could
adversely impact our results of operations and cash flow, expose us to increased risks that would be uninsured, and/or adversely
impact our ability to attract officers and trustees.
Some of our potential losses may not be covered by insurance.
We maintain general liability insurance as well as all-risk property and rental value insurance coverage, with sub-limits for certain
perils such as floods and earthquakes on each of our properties. However, there can be no assurance that losses incurred by us will
be covered by these insurance policies. For example, product defects not covered by manufacturers’ warranties may not be covered
by our insurance policies. We maintain coverage for terrorism acts including terrorism involving nuclear, biological, chemical and
radiological terrorism events, as defined by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 ("TRIPRA"),
which expires in December 2027. We will continue to monitor the state of the insurance market and the scope and costs of coverage
for acts of terrorism. However, we cannot provide assurance that such coverage will be available on commercially reasonable
terms in the future.
Our mortgage loans are generally non-recourse and contain customary covenants requiring adequate insurance coverage. Although
we believe that we currently have adequate insurance coverage for purposes of these agreements, we may not be able to obtain an
equivalent amount of coverage at reasonable costs in the future. If lenders insist on greater coverage than we can obtain, it could
adversely affect the ability to finance or refinance the properties.
Compliance or failure to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act or other safety regulations and requirements could
result in substantial costs.
The Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") generally requires that public buildings, including our assets, meet certain federal
requirements related to access and use by disabled persons. Noncompliance could result in the imposition of fines by the federal
government or the award of damages to private litigants and/or legal fees to their counsel. If, under the ADA, we are required to
make substantial alterations and capital expenditures in one or more of our assets, including the removal of access barriers, it could
have a material adverse effect on us.
Our assets are subject to various federal, state and local regulatory requirements, such as state and local fire and life safety
requirements. If we fail to comply with these requirements, we could incur fines or private damage awards. We do not know
whether existing requirements will change or whether compliance with future requirements will require significant unanticipated
expenditures that will affect our cash flow and results of operations.
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Terrorist attacks may adversely affect the value of our assets and our ability to generate revenue.
Our assets are in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, which has been and may be in the future the target of actual or threatened
terrorism activity. Terrorist attacks in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area could directly or indirectly damage our assets, both
physically and financially, or cause losses that materially exceed our insurance coverage. Properties that are occupied by federal
government tenants may be more likely to be the target of a future attack. As a result of the foregoing, the value of our assets and
our ability to generate revenues could decline materially, which could have a material adverse effect on us.
Our business and operations would suffer in the event of system failures.
Despite system redundancy, the implementation of security measures and the existence of a disaster recovery plan for our internal
information technology systems, our systems are vulnerable to damages from any number of sources, including computer viruses,
unauthorized access, energy blackouts, natural disasters, terrorism, war and telecommunication failures. Any system failure or
accident that causes interruptions in our operations could result in a material disruption to our business. We may also incur additional
costs to remedy damages caused by such disruptions. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on us.
The occurrence of cyber incidents, or a deficiency in our cybersecurity, could negatively impact our business by causing a
disruption to our operations, a compromise or corruption of our confidential information, regulatory enforcement and other
legal proceedings and/or damage to our business relationships, all of which could negatively impact our financial results.
A cyber incident is any adverse event that threatens the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of our information resources. More
specifically, a cyber incident is an intentional attack or an unintentional event that can include unauthorized persons gaining access
to systems to disrupt operations, corrupt data or steal confidential information. The risk of a cyber incident or disruption, particularly
through cyber attack or cyber intrusion, including by computer hackers, foreign governments and cyber terrorists, has generally
increased as the number, intensity and sophistication of attempted attacks and intrusions from around the world have increased.
As our reliance on technology increases, so do the risks posed to our systems - both internal and external. Our primary risks that
could directly result from the occurrence of a cyber incident are theft of assets; operational interruption; regulatory enforcement,
lawsuits and other legal proceedings; damage to our relationships with our tenants; and private data exposure. A significant and
extended disruption could damage our business or reputation, cause a loss of revenue, have an adverse effect on tenant relations,
cause an unintended or unauthorized public disclosure, or lead to the misappropriation of proprietary, personally identifying, and
confidential information, any of which could result in us incurring significant expenses to address and remediate or otherwise
resolve these kinds of issues.
Although we have implemented processes, procedures and controls to help mitigate the risks associated with a cyber incident,
there can be no assurance that these processes, procedures and controls will be sufficient for all possible situations. Even security
measures that are appropriate, reasonable and/or in accordance with applicable legal requirements may not be sufficient to protect
the information we maintain. Unauthorized parties, whether within or outside our company, may disrupt or gain access to our
systems, or those of third parties with whom we do business, through human error, misfeasance, fraud, trickery, or other forms of
deceit, including break-ins, use of stolen credentials, social engineering, phishing, computer viruses or other malicious codes, and
similar means of unauthorized and destructive tampering. Even the most well protected information, networks, systems and facilities
remain potentially vulnerable because the techniques used in such attempted cyber incidents evolve and generally are not recognized
until launched against a target. Accordingly, we may be unable to anticipate these techniques or to implement adequate security
barriers or other preventative measures, making it impossible for us to entirely mitigate this risk.
Risks Related to the Formation Transaction
We have a limited history operating as an independent company, and our historical financial information is not necessarily
representative of the results that we would have achieved as a separate, publicly traded company and may not be a reliable
indicator of our future results.
The historical information included herein covering periods prior to the Formation Transaction refers to our business as operated
by Vornado and JBG separately from each other. Our historical financial information included herein covering periods prior to the
Formation Transaction is derived from the consolidated financial statements and accounting records of Vornado and does not
include the results of the assets contributed by JBG for any period prior to completion of the Formation Transaction. Accordingly,
the historical financial information included herein does not necessarily reflect the financial condition, results of operations or
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cash flows that we would have achieved as a separate, publicly traded company during the periods presented or those that we will
achieve in the future.
For additional information about the past financial performance of our business and the basis of presentation of the historical
combined financial statements, refer to "Selected Financial Data," "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations" and the historical financial statements and accompanying notes included herein.
We could be required to indemnify Vornado for certain material tax obligations that could arise as addressed in the Tax Matters
Agreement.
The Tax Matters Agreement that we entered into with Vornado provides special rules that allocate tax liabilities if the distribution
of JBG SMITH shares by Vornado, together with certain related transactions, is not tax-free. Under the Tax Matters Agreement,
we may be required to indemnify Vornado against any taxes and related amounts and costs resulting from (i) an acquisition of all
or a portion of our equity securities or our assets, whether by merger or otherwise, (ii) other actions or failures to act by us, or
(iii) any of our representations or undertakings being incorrect or violated. In addition, under the Tax Matters Agreement, we are
liable for any taxes attributable to us and our subsidiaries, unless such taxes are imposed on us or any of the REITs contributed by
Vornado (i) with respect to a period before the distribution as a result of any action taken by Vornado after the distribution, or
(ii) with respect to any period as a result of Vornado’s failure to qualify as a REIT for the taxable year of Vornado that includes
the distribution.
Unless Vornado and JBG SMITH were both REITs immediately after the distribution of JBG SMITH from Vornado and at all
times during the two years thereafter, JBG SMITH could be required to recognize certain corporate-level gains for tax purposes.
Section 355(h) of the Code provides that tax-free treatment will not be available unless, as relevant here, Vornado and JBG SMITH
were both REITs immediately after the distribution.
In addition, subject to certain exceptions, a REIT must recognize corporate-level gain if it acquires property from a non-REIT "C"
corporation in certain so-called "conversion" transactions and engages in a Section 355 transaction within ten years of such
conversion. For this purpose, a conversion transaction refers to the qualification of a non-REIT "C" corporation as a REIT or the
transfer of property owned by a non-REIT "C" corporation to a REIT. JBG SMITH or its subsidiaries have acquired property
pursuant to conversion transactions within ten years of the distribution. One of the exceptions to the recognition of corporate-level
gain applies to a distribution described in Section 355 of the Code in which the distributing corporation and the controlled corporation
are both REITs immediately after such distribution and at all times during the two years thereafter.
We believe that each of Vornado and JBG SMITH qualifies as a REIT and operated in a manner so that each qualified immediately
after the distribution and at all times during the two years after the distribution. However, if either Vornado or JBG SMITH failed
to qualify as a REIT immediately after the distribution of JBG SMITH from Vornado or at any time during the two years after the
distribution, then, for our taxable year that includes the distribution, the IRS may assert that JBG SMITH would have to recognize
corporate-level gain on assets acquired in conversion transactions.
Potential indemnification liabilities to Vornado pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement (the "Separation
Agreement") could have a material adverse effect on us.
The Separation Agreement provides for indemnification obligations designed to make us financially responsible for substantially
all liabilities that may exist relating to our business activities, whether incurred prior to or after the Formation Transaction, as well
as those obligations of Vornado that we assumed pursuant to the Separation Agreement. If we are required to indemnify Vornado
under the circumstances set forth in this agreement, we may be subject to substantial liabilities.
There may be undisclosed liabilities of the Vornado and JBG assets contributed to us in the Formation Transaction that might
expose us to potentially large, unanticipated costs.
Prior to entering into the Master Transaction Agreement ("MTA"), each of Vornado and JBG performed diligence with respect to
the business and assets of the other. However, these diligence reviews were necessarily limited in nature and scope and may not
have adequately uncovered all of the contingent or undisclosed liabilities that we assumed in connection with the Formation
Transaction, many of which may not be covered by insurance. The MTA does not provide for indemnification for these types of
liabilities by either party post-closing, and, therefore, we may not have any recourse with respect to such unexpected liabilities.
Any such liabilities could cause us to experience losses, which may be significant, which could have a material adverse effect on
us.
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Certain of our trustees and executive officers may have actual or potential conflicts of interest because of their previous or
continuing equity interest in, or positions at, Vornado or JBG, as applicable, including trustees and members of our senior
management, who have an ownership interest in the JBG Legacy Funds and own carried interests in certain JBG Legacy
Funds and in certain of our real estate ventures that entitles them to receive additional compensation if the fund or real estate
venture achieves certain return thresholds.
Some of our trustees and executive officers are persons who are or have been employees of Vornado or were employees of JBG.
Because of their current or former positions with Vornado or JBG, certain of our trustees and executive officers own Vornado
common shares or other Vornado equity awards or equity interests in certain JBG Legacy Funds and related entities. In addition,
one of our trustees continues to serve as chief executive officer and chairman of the Board of Trustees of Vornado. Ownership of
Vornado common shares or interests in the JBG Legacy Funds, or service as a trustee or managing partner, as applicable, at either
company, could create, or appear to create, potential conflicts of interest.
Certain of the JBG Legacy Funds own assets that were not contributed to us in the combination (the "JBG Excluded Assets"),
which JBG Legacy Funds are owned in part by members of our senior management. In addition, although the asset management
and property management fees associated with the JBG Excluded Assets were assigned to us upon completion of the Formation
Transaction, the general partner and managing member interests in the JBG Legacy Funds held by former JBG executives (who
became members of our management team) were not transferred to us and remain under the control of these individuals. As a
result, our management’s time and efforts may be diverted from the management of our assets to management of the JBG Legacy
Funds, which could adversely affect the execution of our business plan and our results of operations and cash flow.
In addition, members of our senior management have an ownership interest in the JBG Legacy Funds and own carried interests
in each fund and in certain of our real estate ventures that entitle them to receive additional compensation if the fund or real estate
venture achieves certain return thresholds. As a result, members of our senior management could be incentivized to spend time
and effort maximizing the cash flow from the assets being retained by the JBG Legacy Funds and certain real estate ventures,
particularly through sales of assets, which may accelerate payments of the carried interest but would reduce the asset management
and other fees that would otherwise be payable to us with respect to the JBG Excluded Assets. These actions could adversely
impact our results of operations and cash flow.
Other potential conflicts of interest with the JBG Legacy Funds include transactions with these funds and competition for tenants.
We have, and in the future we may, enter into transactions with the JBG Legacy Funds, such as purchasing assets from them. Any
such transaction would create a conflict of interest as a result of our management team’s interests on both sides of the transaction,
because we manage the JBG Legacy Funds and because members of our management own interests in the general partner or other
managing entities of the funds. We may compete for tenants with the JBG Legacy Funds and because we typically manage the
assets of the JBG Legacy Funds, we may have a conflict of interest when competing for a tenant if the tenant is interested in assets
owned by us and the JBG Legacy Funds. Any of the above described conflicts of interest could have a material adverse effect on
us.
Vornado is not required to present investments to us that satisfy our investment guidelines before pursuing such opportunities
on Vornado’s behalf.
Our declaration of trust provides that a trustee who is also a trustee, officer, employee or agent of Vornado or any of Vornado’s
affiliates has no duty to communicate or present any business opportunity to us. Additionally, our agreements with Vornado do
not require Vornado to present to us investment opportunities that satisfy our investment guidelines before Vornado pursues such
opportunities. While Vornado advised us at the time of the Formation Transaction that it did not intend to make acquisitions within
the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area after the Formation Transaction, should it choose to do so, Vornado is free to direct
investment opportunities away from us, and we may be unable to compete with Vornado in pursuing such opportunities.
In connection with the Formation Transaction, Vornado agreed to indemnify us for certain pre-distribution liabilities and
liabilities related to Vornado assets. However, there can be no assurance that these indemnities will be sufficient to protect us
against the full amount of such liabilities, or that Vornado’s ability to satisfy its indemnification obligation will not be impaired
in the future.
Pursuant to the Separation Agreement, Vornado agreed to indemnify us for certain liabilities. However, third parties could seek to
hold us responsible for any of the liabilities that Vornado agreed to retain, and there can be no assurance that Vornado will be able
to fully satisfy its indemnification obligations. Moreover, even if we ultimately succeed in recovering from Vornado any amounts
for which we are held liable, such indemnification may be insufficient to fully offset the financial impact of such liabilities and/
or we may be temporarily required to bear these losses while seeking recovery from Vornado.
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Risks Related to Our Indebtedness and Financing
We have a substantial amount of indebtedness, which may limit our financial and operating activities and expose us to the risk
of default under our debt obligations.
As of December 31, 2019, we had $1.6 billion aggregate principal amount of consolidated debt outstanding, and our unconsolidated
real estate ventures had $1.2 billion aggregate principal amount of debt outstanding ($330.2 million at our share), resulting in a
total of $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of debt outstanding at our share. A portion of our outstanding debt is guaranteed
by our operating partnership, and we may incur significant additional debt to finance future acquisition and development activities.
Payments of principal and interest on borrowings may leave us with insufficient cash resources to operate our assets or to pay the
dividends currently contemplated. Our level of debt and the limitations imposed on us by our debt agreements could have significant
adverse consequences, including the following:
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our cash flow may be insufficient to meet our required principal and interest payments;
• we may be unable to borrow additional funds as needed or on favorable terms, which could, among other things, adversely
affect our ability to meet operational needs;
• we may be unable to refinance our indebtedness at maturity or the refinancing terms may be less favorable than the terms of
our original indebtedness;
• we may be forced to dispose of one or more of our assets, possibly on unfavorable terms or in violation of certain covenants
to which we may be subject;
• we may violate restrictive covenants in our loan documents, which would entitle the lenders to accelerate our debt obligations;
and
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our default under any loan with cross-default provisions could result in a default on other indebtedness.
If any one of these events were to occur, it could have a material adverse effect on us.
Our debt agreements include restrictive covenants, requirements to maintain financial ratios and default provisions, which
could limit our flexibility and our ability to make distributions and require us to repay the indebtedness prior to its maturity.
The mortgages on our assets contain customary negative covenants that, among other things, limit our ability, without the prior
consent of the lender, to further mortgage the property and to reduce or change insurance coverage. We have a $1.4 billion credit
facility under which we have significant borrowing capacity. Additionally, our debt agreements contain customary covenants that,
among other things, restrict our ability to incur additional indebtedness and may restrict our ability to engage in material asset
sales, mergers, consolidations and acquisitions, and restrict our ability to make capital expenditures. These debt agreements, in
some cases, also subject us to guarantor and liquidity covenants, and our credit facility requires, and other future debt may require,
us to maintain various financial ratios. Some of our debt agreements contain cash flow sweep requirements and mandatory escrows,
and our property mortgages generally require mandatory prepayments upon disposition of underlying collateral. Our ability to
borrow is subject to compliance with these and other covenants, and failure to comply with our covenants could cause a default
under the applicable debt instrument, and we may then be required to repay such debt with capital from other sources or give
possession of a property to the lender. Under those circumstances, other sources of capital may not be available to us or may be
available only on unattractive terms.
We may not be able to obtain capital to make investments.
Because the Code requires us, as a REIT, to distribute at least 90% of our taxable income, excluding net capital gains, to our
shareholders, we depend primarily on external financing to fund the growth of our business. There is a separate requirement to
distribute net capital gains or pay a corporate level tax in lieu thereof. Our access to debt or equity financing depends on the
willingness of third parties to lend or make equity investments and on conditions in the capital markets generally. There can be
no assurance that new financing will be available or available on acceptable terms.
Our future development plans are capital intensive. To complete these plans, we anticipate financing construction and development
through asset sales, real estate ventures with third parties, recapitalizations of assets, and public or private equity offerings, or a
combination thereof. Similarly, these plans require an even more significant amount of debt financing. If we are unable to obtain
the required debt or equity capital, then we will not be able to execute our business plan, which could have a material adverse
effect on us.
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For information about our available sources of funds, see "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations-Liquidity and Capital Resources" and the notes to the consolidated and combined financial statements
included herein.
High mortgage rates and/or unavailability of mortgage debt may make it difficult for us to finance or refinance properties,
which could reduce the number of properties we can acquire or retain, our net income and the amount of cash distributions
we can make.
If mortgage debt is not available at reasonable rates, or if lenders currently under contractual obligations to lend to us fail to perform
on such obligations, we may not be able to finance the purchase of properties. If we place mortgages on properties, we may be
unable to refinance the properties when the loans become due, or refinance on favorable terms or at all, including as a result of
increases in interest rates or a decline in the value of our portfolio or portions thereof. If principal payments due at maturity cannot
be refinanced, extended or paid with proceeds from other capital transactions, such as new equity issuances, our operating cash
flow may not be sufficient in all years to repay all maturing debt. This, in turn, could reduce cash available for distribution to our
shareholders and may hinder our ability to raise more capital by issuing more shares or by borrowing more money. In addition,
payments of principal and interest made to service our debts may leave us with insufficient cash to make distributions necessary
to meet the distribution requirements imposed on REITs under the Code. As a result, we may be forced to postpone capital
expenditures necessary for the maintenance of our properties, we may have to dispose of one or more properties on terms that
would otherwise be unacceptable to us or we may be forced to allow the mortgage holder to foreclose on a property, any of the
foregoing could have a material adverse effect on us.
Mortgage debt obligations expose us to the possibility of foreclosure, which could result in the loss of our investment in a
property or group of properties subject to mortgage debt.
Incurring mortgage and other secured debt obligations increases our risk of property losses because defaults on indebtedness
secured by properties may result in foreclosure actions initiated by lenders and ultimately our loss of the property collateralizing
loans for which we are in default. Any foreclosure on a mortgaged property or group of properties could adversely affect the overall
value of our portfolio of properties. For tax purposes, a foreclosure on any of our properties that is subject to a nonrecourse mortgage
loan would be treated as a sale of the property for a purchase price equal to the outstanding balance of the debt secured by the
mortgage. If the outstanding balance of the debt secured by the mortgage exceeds our tax basis in the property, we would recognize
taxable income on foreclosure, but would not receive any cash proceeds, which could hinder our ability to meet the REIT distribution
requirements imposed by the Code.
Variable rate debt is subject to interest rate risk that could increase our interest expense, increase the cost to refinance and
increase the cost of issuing new debt.
As of December 31, 2019, $1.1 billion of our outstanding consolidated debt was subject to instruments that bear interest at variable
rates, and we may also borrow additional money at variable interest rates in the future. We have made arrangements that hedge
against the risk of rising interest rates with respect to $797.5 million of our outstanding consolidated debt; but with respect to the
remainder, increases in interest rates would increase our interest expense under these instruments, increase the cost of refinancing
these instruments or issuing new debt, and adversely affect our cash flow and our ability to service our indebtedness and make
distributions to our shareholders, which could, in turn, adversely affect the market price of our common shares. Based on our
aggregate variable rate debt outstanding as of December 31, 2019, an increase of 100 basis points in interest rates would result in
a hypothetical increase of approximately $2.7 million in interest expense on an annual basis. The amount of this change includes
the benefit of swaps and caps we currently have in place.
The future of the reference rate used in our existing floating rate debt instruments and hedging arrangements is uncertain,
which could have an uncertain economic effect on these instruments, which could hinder our ability to maintain effective
hedges and may adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, cash flow, per share market price of our common
shares and ability to make distributions to our shareholders.
The REIT provisions of the Code impose certain restrictions on our ability to utilize hedges, swaps and other types of derivatives
to hedge our liabilities. Subject to these restrictions, we may enter into hedging transactions to protect ourselves from the effects
of interest rate fluctuations on floating rate debt. As of December 31, 2019, our hedging transactions include interest rate swap
agreements, which covered $797.5 million of our outstanding consolidated debt. These agreements involve risks, such as the risk
that such arrangements would not be effective in reducing our exposure to interest rate changes or that a court could rule that such
an agreement is not legally enforceable. In addition, interest rate hedging can be expensive, particularly during periods of rising
and volatile interest rates, which could reduce the overall returns on our investments. Failure to hedge effectively against interest
rate changes could have a material adverse effect on us. In addition, while such agreements would be intended to lessen the impact
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of rising interest rates on us, they could also expose us to the risk that the other parties to the agreements would not perform, and
that the hedging arrangements may not be effective in reducing our exposure to interest rate changes. Moreover, there can be no
assurance that our hedging arrangements will qualify as highly effective cash flow hedges under FASB Accounting Standards
Codification, or Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, or that our hedging activities will have the desired beneficial impact on our
results of operations. Furthermore, should we desire to terminate a hedging agreement, there could be significant costs and cash
requirements involved to fulfill our obligation under the hedging agreement. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse
effect on us.
Our existing floating rate debt instruments, including our credit facility, and our hedging arrangements currently use as a reference
rate the London Interbank Overnight Rate ("LIBOR"), as calculated for U.S. dollar ("USD-LIBOR"), and we expect a transition
from LIBOR to another reference rate in the near term. In July 2017, due to a decline in the quantity of loans used to calculate
LIBOR, the United Kingdom regulator that regulates LIBOR announced that it intends to stop compelling banks to submit rates
for the calculation of LIBOR after 2021, and LIBOR is expected to be phased out accordingly. In April 2018, the New York Federal
Reserve commenced publishing an alternative reference rate for the U.S. dollar, the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"),
proposed by a group of major market participants convened by the U.S. Federal Reserve with participation by SEC Staff and other
regulators, the Alternative Reference Rates Committee ("ARRC"). SOFR has been published since April 2019. SOFR is based on
transactions in the more robust U.S. Treasury repurchase market and has been proposed as the alternative to USD-LIBOR for use
in derivatives and other financial contracts that currently rely on USD-LIBOR as a reference rate. ARRC has proposed a paced
market transition plan to SOFR from LIBOR, and organizations are currently working on industry-wide and company-specific
transition plans related to derivatives and cash markets exposed to LIBOR, but there remains uncertainty in the timing and details
of this transition. The transition from USD-LIBOR to SOFR or any other replacement rate adopted is likely to cause uncertainty
due to a mismatch in the USD-LIBOR maturities and the terms of SOFR. Additionally, there is some possibility that LIBOR
continues to be published, but that the quantity of loans used to calculate LIBOR diminishes significantly enough to reduce the
appropriateness of the rate as a reference rate. If a published USD-LIBOR is unavailable after 2021, the interest rates for our debt
instruments that are indexed to USD-LIBOR will be determined using various alternative methods, any of which may result in
interest obligations that are more than or do not otherwise correlate over time with the payments that would have been made on
such debt if USD-LIBOR remained available.
We can provide no assurance regarding the future of LIBOR and when our current debt instruments and hedging arrangements
will transition from USD-LIBOR as a reference rate to SOFR or another replacement reference rate. Confusion related to the
transition from USD-LIBOR to SOFR or another replacement reference rate for our debt and hedging instruments could have an
uncertain economic effect on these instruments and could also hinder our ability to establish effective hedges and result in a different
economic value over time for these instruments than they otherwise would have had under USD-LIBOR.
We may acquire properties or portfolios of properties through tax deferred contribution transactions, which could result in
shareholder dilution and limit our ability to sell or refinance such assets.
In the future, we may acquire properties or portfolios of properties through tax deferred contribution transactions in exchange for
partnership interests in our operating partnership, which may result in shareholder dilution through the issuance of OP Units that
may be exchanged for common shares. This acquisition structure may have the effect of, among other things, reducing the amount
of tax depreciation we could deduct (as compared to a transaction where we do not inherit the contributor’s tax basis but acquire
tax basis equal to the value of the consideration exchanged for the property) until the OP units issued in such transactions are
redeemed for cash or converted into common shares. While no such protection arrangements existed at December 31, 2019, in the
future we may agree to protect the contributors’ ability to defer recognition of taxable gain through restrictions on our ability to
dispose of, or refinance the debt on, the acquired properties for specified periods of time. Similarly, we may be required to incur
or maintain debt we would otherwise not incur or maintain so that we can allocate the debt to the contributors to maintain their
tax bases. These restrictions could limit our ability to sell an asset at a time, or on terms, that would be favorable absent such
restrictions.
Risks Related to the Real Estate Industry
Real estate investments’ value and income fluctuate due to various factors.
The value of real estate fluctuates depending on conditions in the general economy and the real estate business. These conditions
may also adversely impact our revenues and cash flows.
The factors that affect the value of our real estate include, among other things:
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local conditions such as an oversupply of space or a reduction in demand for real estate in the area;
how well we manage our assets;
the development and/or redevelopment of our assets;
changes in market rental rates;
the timing and costs associated with property improvements and rentals;
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changes in real estate taxes and other expenses;
whether tenants and users consider a property attractive;
the financial condition of our tenants, including the extent of tenant bankruptcies or defaults;
availability of financing on acceptable terms or at all;
inflation or deflation;
fluctuations in interest rates;
our ability to obtain adequate insurance;
changes in zoning laws and taxation;
government regulation;
consequences of any armed conflict involving, or terrorist attack against, the United States or individual acts of violence in
public spaces;
potential liability under environmental or other laws or regulations;
natural disasters;
general competitive factors; and
climate change.
The rents or sales proceeds we receive and the occupancy levels at our assets may decline as a result of adverse changes in any of
these factors. If rental revenues, sales proceeds and/or occupancy levels decline, we generally would expect to have less cash
available to pay indebtedness and for distribution to shareholders. In addition, some of our major expenses, including mortgage
payments, real estate taxes and maintenance costs generally do not decline when the related rents decline.
It may be difficult to buy and sell real estate quickly, which may limit our flexibility.
Real estate investments are relatively difficult to buy and sell quickly. Consequently, we may have limited ability to vary our
portfolio promptly in response to changes in economic or other conditions. Moreover, our ability to buy, sell, or finance real estate
assets may be adversely affected during periods of uncertainty or unfavorable conditions in the credit markets as we, or potential
buyers of our assets, may experience difficulty in obtaining financing.
Our property taxes could increase due to property tax rate changes or reassessment, which could have a material adverse effect
on us.
Even if we qualify as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we will be required to pay certain state and local taxes on our
properties. The real property taxes on our properties may increase as property tax rates change or as our properties are assessed
or reassessed by taxing authorities. Therefore, the amount of property taxes we pay in the future may increase substantially from
what we have paid in the past and such increases may not be covered by tenants pursuant to our lease agreements. An increase in
the property taxes we pay could have a material adverse effect on us.
We may incur significant costs to comply with environmental laws, and environmental contamination may impair our ability
to lease and/or sell real estate.
Our operations and assets are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations concerning the protection of the
environment including air and water quality, hazardous or toxic substances and health and safety. Under some environmental laws,
a current or previous owner or operator of real estate may be required to investigate and clean up hazardous or toxic substances
released at a property. The owner or operator may also be held liable to a governmental entity or to third parties for property damage
or personal injuries and for investigation and clean-up costs incurred by those parties because of the contamination. These laws
often impose liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of the release of the substances or caused such release.
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The presence of contamination or the failure to remediate contamination may (1) expose us to third-party liability (e.g., for cleanup
costs, natural resource damages, bodily injury or property damage), (2) subject our properties to liens in favor of the government
for damages and costs the government incurs in connection with the contamination, (3) result in restrictions on the manner in
which a property may be used or businesses may be operated, or (4) impair our ability to sell or lease real estate or to borrow using
the real estate as collateral. To the extent we send contaminated materials to other locations for treatment or disposal, we may be
liable for cleanup of those sites if they become contaminated.
Other laws and regulations govern indoor and outdoor air quality including those that can require the abatement or removal of
asbestos-containing materials in the event of damage, demolition, renovation or remodeling, and also govern emissions of and
exposure to asbestos fibers in the air. The maintenance and removal of lead paint and certain electrical equipment containing
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are also regulated by federal and state laws. We are also subject to risks associated with human
exposure to chemical or biological contaminants such as molds, pollens, viruses and bacteria which, above certain levels, can be
alleged to be connected to allergic or other health effects and symptoms in susceptible individuals. Our predecessor companies
may be subject to similar liabilities for activities of those companies in the past. We could incur fines for environmental
noncompliance and be held liable for the costs of remedial action with respect to the foregoing regulated substances or related
claims arising out of environmental contamination or human exposure at or from our assets.
Most of our assets have been subjected to varying degrees of environmental assessment at various times. To date, these environmental
assessments have not revealed any environmental condition material to our business. However, identification of new compliance
concerns or undiscovered areas of contamination, changes in the extent or known scope of contamination, human exposure to
contamination or changes in cleanup or compliance requirements could result in significant costs to us.
In addition, we may become subject to costs or taxes, or increases therein, associated with natural resource or energy usage (such
as a "carbon tax"). These costs or taxes could increase our operating costs and decrease the cash available to pay our obligations
or distribute to equity holders.
If we default on or fail to renew at expiration the ground leases for land on which some of our assets are located or other long-
term leases, our results of operations could be adversely affected.
We own leasehold interests in certain land on which some of our assets are located. If we default under the terms of any of these
ground leases, we may be liable for damages and could lose our leasehold interest in the property or our option to purchase the
underlying fee interest in such assets. In addition, unless we purchase the underlying fee interests in the land on which a particular
property is located, we will lose our right to operate the property or we will continue to operate it at much lower profitability,
which would significantly adversely affect our results of operations. In addition, if we are perceived to have breached the terms
of a ground lease, the fee owner may initiate proceedings to terminate the lease. As of December 31, 2019, the remaining weighted
average term of our ground leases, including unilateral as-of-right extension rights available to us, was approximately 50.6 years.
Our share of annualized rent from assets subject to ground leases as of December 31, 2019 was approximately $66.1 million, or
12.3% of total annualized rent.
Our assets may be subject to impairment charges, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
We evaluate our long-lived assets, primarily real estate held for investment, for impairment periodically or whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. In evaluating and/or measuring impairment,
the Company considers, among other things, current and estimated future cash flows associated with each property, market
information for each sub-market and other quantitative and qualitative factors. Another key consideration in this assessment is the
Company's assumptions about the highest and best use of its real estate investments and its intent and ability to hold them for a
reasonable period that would allow for the recovery of their carrying values. These key assumptions are subjective in nature and
could differ materially from actual results if the property was disposed. Changes in our strategy or changes in the marketplace
may alter the anticipated hold period of an asset or asset group, which may result in an impairment loss, and such loss could be
material to our financial condition or operating performance. If, after giving effect to such changes, we conclude that the carrying
values of such assets or asset groups are no longer recoverable, we may recognize impairments in future periods equal to the excess
of the carrying values over the estimated fair value.
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Climate change may adversely affect our business.
Climate change, including rising sea levels, flooding, extreme weather, and changes in precipitation and temperature, may result
in physical damage to, a decrease in demand for and/or a decrease in rent from and value of our properties located in the areas
affected by these conditions. We own several assets in low-lying areas close to sea level, making those assets susceptible to a rise
in sea level. If sea levels were to rise, we may incur material costs to protect our low-lying assets or sustain damage, a decrease
in value or total loss to those assets. Furthermore, our insurance premiums may increase as a result of the threat of climate change
or the effects of climate change may not be covered by our insurance policies. We do not currently have any assets located within
a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area in our portfolio.
In addition, changes in federal and state legislation and regulations on climate change could result in increased utility expenses
and/or increased capital expenditures to improve the energy efficiency of our existing properties or other related aspects of our
properties in order to comply with such regulations or otherwise adapt to climate change. The four major jurisdictions where we
operate are the District of Columbia, Arlington County, VA, Fairfax County, VA, and Montgomery County, MD, each of whom
have made formal public commitments to carbon reduction aligned with the Paris Agreement's goal to keep global warming under
2 degrees Celsius. To enforce this commitment, in December 2018, the Washington, D.C. City Council passed the D.C. Clean
Energy Omnibus bill. The bill requires that all electricity purchased in the District be renewable by 2032, as well as sets a building
energy performance standard (BEPS) with minimum energy efficiency standards no lower than the median performance level for
each building type. Under BEPS, all existing buildings over 50,000 square feet will be required to reach minimum levels of energy
efficiency or deliver savings by 2026, with progressively smaller buildings phasing into compliance over the following years. This
regulation may require unplanned capital improvements, and increased engagement to manage occupant energy use, which is a
large driver of building performance. Properties that cannot meet performance standards within our investment thresholds risk
fines for non-compliance, as well as a decrease in demand and a decline in value.
Any of the above could have a material and adverse effect on us.
Risks Related to Our Organization and Structure
Tax consequences to holders of JBG SMITH LP limited partnership units upon a sale of certain of our assets may cause the
interests of our senior management to differ from your own.
Some holders of JBG SMITH LP limited partnership units, including members of our senior management, may suffer different
and more adverse tax consequences than holders of our common shares upon the sale of certain of the assets owned by our operating
partnership, and therefore these holders may have different objectives regarding the appropriate pricing, timing and other material
terms of any sale or refinancing of certain assets, or whether to sell such assets at all.
Our declaration of trust and bylaws, the partnership agreement of our operating partnership and Maryland law contain
provisions that may delay, defer or prevent a change of control transaction that might involve a premium price for our common
shares or that our shareholders otherwise believe to be in their best interest.
Our declaration of trust contains ownership limits with respect to our shares.
Generally, to maintain our qualification as a REIT, no more than 50% in value of our outstanding shares of beneficial interest may
be owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer individuals at any time during the last half of our taxable year. The Code defines
"individuals" for purposes of the requirement described in the preceding sentence to include some types of entities. Our declaration
of trust authorizes our Board of Trustees to take such actions as it determines are necessary or advisable to preserve our qualification
as a REIT. Our declaration of trust prohibits, among other things, the actual, beneficial or constructive ownership by any person
of more than 7.5% in value or number of shares, whichever is more restrictive, of the outstanding shares of any class or series.
For these purposes, our declaration of trust includes a "group" as that term is used for purposes of Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange
Act in the definition of "person." Our Board of Trustees may exempt a person, prospectively or retroactively, from these ownership
limits if certain conditions are satisfied.
This ownership limit and the other restrictions on ownership and transfer of our shares contained in our declaration of trust may:
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for our common shares or that our shareholders might otherwise believe to be in their best interest; or
result in the transfer of shares acquired in excess of the restrictions to a trust for the benefit of a charitable beneficiary and,
as a result, the forfeiture by the acquirer of the benefits of owning the additional shares.
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Provisions of Maryland law could inhibit changes in control, which may discourage third parties from conducting a tender offer
or seeking other change of control transactions that might involve a premium price for our common shares or that our shareholders
might otherwise believe to be in their best interest.
Provisions of the Maryland General Corporation Law, or "MGCL", may have the effect of inhibiting a third party from making a
proposal to acquire us or of impeding a change of control under circumstances that otherwise could provide the holders of common
shares with the opportunity to realize a premium over the then-prevailing market price of such shares, including:
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"business combination" provisions that, subject to limitations, prohibit business combinations between us and an "interested
shareholder" (defined generally as any person who beneficially owns 10% or more of the voting power of our shares or an
affiliate thereof or an affiliate or associate of ours who was the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of 10% or more of the
voting power of our then-outstanding voting shares at any time within the two-year period immediately prior to the date in
question) for five years after the most recent date on which the shareholder becomes an interested shareholder, and thereafter
impose fair price and/or supermajority shareholder voting requirements on these combinations; and
"control share" provisions that provide that a shareholder’s "control shares" of our company (defined as shares that, when
aggregated with other shares controlled by the shareholder, entitle the shareholder to exercise one of three increasing ranges
of voting power in electing trustees) acquired in a "control share acquisition" (defined as the direct or indirect acquisition of
ownership or control of issued and outstanding "control shares") have no voting rights with respect to their control shares,
except to the extent approved by our shareholders by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of all the votes entitled to be
cast on the matter, excluding all interested shares.
As permitted by the MGCL, we have elected in our bylaws to opt out of the business combination and control share provisions of
the MGCL. However, we cannot assure you that our Board of Trustees will not opt to be subject to such provisions of the MGCL
in the future, including opting to be subject to such provisions retroactively.
The limited partnership agreement of our operating partnership requires the approval of the limited partners with respect to
certain extraordinary transactions involving JBG SMITH, which may reduce the likelihood of such transactions being
consummated, even if they are in the best interests of, and have been approved by, our shareholders.
The limited partnership agreement of JBG SMITH LP provides that we may not engage in a merger, consolidation or other
combination with or into another person, a sale of all or substantially all of our assets, or a reclassification, recapitalization or a
change in outstanding shares (except for changes in par value, or from par value to no par value, or as a result of a subdivision or
combination of our common shares), which we refer to collectively as an extraordinary transaction, unless specified criteria are
met. In particular, with respect to any extraordinary transaction, if partners will receive consideration for their limited partnership
units and if we seek the approval of our shareholders for the transaction (or if we would have been required to obtain shareholder
approval of any such extraordinary transaction but for the fact that a tender offer shall have been accepted with respect to a sufficient
number of our common shares to permit consummation of such extraordinary transaction without shareholder approval), then the
limited partnership agreement prohibits us from engaging in the extraordinary transaction unless we also obtain "partnership
approval." To obtain "partnership approval," we must obtain the consent of our limited partners (including us and any limited
partners majority owned, directly or indirectly, by us) representing a percentage interest in JBG SMITH LP that is equal to or
greater than the percentage of our outstanding common shares required (or that would have been required in the absence of a tender
offer) to approve the extraordinary transaction, provided that we and any limited partners majority owned, directly or indirectly,
by us will be deemed to have provided consent for our partnership units solely in proportion to the percentage of our common
shares approving the extraordinary transaction (or, if there is no shareholder vote with respect to such extraordinary transaction
because a tender offer shall have been accepted with respect to a sufficient number of our common shares to permit consummation
of the extraordinary transaction without shareholder approval, the percentage of our common shares with respect to which such
tender offer shall have been accepted).
The limited partners of JBG SMITH LP may have interests in an extraordinary transaction that differ from those of common
shareholders, and there can be no assurance that, if we are required to seek "partnership approval" for such a transaction, we will
be able to obtain it. As a result, if a sufficient number of limited partners oppose such an extraordinary transaction, the limited
partnership agreement may prohibit us from consummating it, even if it is in the best interests of, and has been approved by, our
shareholders.
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We may issue additional shares in a manner that could adversely affect the likelihood of takeover transactions.
Our declaration of trust authorizes the Board of Trustees, without shareholder approval, to:
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classify or reclassify, in one or more classes or series, any unissued common or preferred shares;
set the preferences, rights and other terms of any classified or reclassified shares that we issue; and
amend our declaration of trust to increase the number of shares of beneficial interest that we may issue.
The Board of Trustees could establish a class or series of common or preferred shares whose terms could delay, deter or prevent
a change in control or other transaction that might involve a premium price or otherwise be in the best interest of our shareholders,
although the Board of Trustees does not now intend to establish a class or series of common or preferred shares of this kind. Our
declaration of trust and bylaws contain other provisions that may delay, deter or prevent a change in control or other transaction
that might involve a premium price or otherwise be in the best interest of our shareholders.
Substantially all our assets are owned by subsidiaries. We depend on dividends and distributions from these subsidiaries. The
creditors of these subsidiaries are entitled to amounts payable to them by the subsidiaries before the subsidiaries may pay any
dividends or other distributions to us.
Substantially all of our assets are held through JBG SMITH LP which holds substantially all of its assets through wholly owned
subsidiaries. JBG SMITH LP’s cash flow is dependent on cash distributions to it by its subsidiaries, and in turn, substantially all
of our cash flow is dependent on cash distributions to us by JBG SMITH LP. The creditors of each of our subsidiaries are entitled
to payment of that subsidiary’s obligations to them when due and payable before distributions may be made by that subsidiary to
its equity holders. In addition, the operating agreements governing some of our subsidiaries which are parties to real estate joint
ventures may have restrictions on distributions which could limit the ability of those subsidiaries to make distributions to JBG
SMITH LP. Thus, JBG SMITH LP’s ability to make distributions to holders of its units, including us, depends on its subsidiaries’
ability first to satisfy their obligations to their creditors, and then to make distributions to JBG SMITH LP. Likewise, our ability
to pay dividends to our shareholders depends on JBG SMITH LP’s ability first to satisfy its obligations, if any, to its creditors and
make distributions payable to holders of preferred units (if any), and then to make distributions to us.
In addition, our participation in any distribution of the assets of any of our subsidiaries upon the liquidation, reorganization or
insolvency of the subsidiary, occurs only after the claims of the creditors, including trade creditors, and preferred security holders,
if any, of the applicable direct or indirect subsidiaries are satisfied.
Our rights and the rights of our shareholders to take action against our trustees and officers are limited.
As permitted by Maryland law, under our declaration of trust, trustees and officers shall not be liable to us and our shareholders
for money damages, except for liability resulting from:
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actual receipt of an improper benefit or profit in money, property or services; or
a final judgment based upon a finding of active and deliberate dishonesty by the trustee or officer that was material to the
cause of action adjudicated.
In addition, our declaration of trust requires us to indemnify our trustees and officers for actions taken by them in those and certain
other capacities to the maximum extent permitted by Maryland law. The Maryland REIT law permits a REIT to indemnify and
advance expenses to its trustees, officers, employees and agents to the same extent as permitted by the MGCL for directors and
officers of a Maryland corporation. Generally, Maryland law permits a Maryland corporation to indemnify its present and former
directors and officers except in instances where the person seeking indemnification acted in bad faith or with active and deliberate
dishonesty, actually received an improper personal benefit in money, property or services or, in the case of a criminal proceeding,
had reasonable cause to believe that his or her actions were unlawful. Under Maryland law, a Maryland corporation also may not
indemnify a director or officer in a suit by or in the right of the corporation in which the director or officer was adjudged liable to
the corporation or for a judgment of liability on the basis that a personal benefit was improperly received. A court may order
indemnification if it determines that the director or officer is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnification, even though the
director or officer did not meet the prescribed standard of conduct; however, indemnification for an adverse judgment in a suit by
us or in our right, or for a judgment of liability on the basis that personal benefit was improperly received, is limited to expenses.
As a result, we and our shareholders may have more limited rights against our trustees and officers than might otherwise exist.
Accordingly, if actions taken in good faith by any of our trustees or officers impede the performance of our company, your ability
to recover damages from such trustee or officer will be limited.
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Risks Related to Our Status as a REIT
We may fail to qualify or remain qualified as a REIT and may be required to pay income taxes at corporate rates.
Although we believe that we are organized and intend to operate to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, we may
fail to remain so qualified. Qualification and taxation as a REIT are governed by highly technical and complex provisions of the
Code for which there are only limited judicial or administrative interpretations and depend on various facts and circumstances that
are not entirely within our control. In addition, legislation, new regulations, administrative interpretations or court decisions may
significantly change the relevant tax laws and/or the federal income tax consequences of qualifying as a REIT. If, with respect to
any taxable year, we fail to maintain our qualification as a REIT and do not qualify under statutory relief provisions, we could not
deduct distributions to shareholders in computing our taxable income and would have to pay federal income tax on our taxable
income at regular corporate rates. If we had to pay federal income tax, the amount of money available to distribute to shareholders
and pay our indebtedness would be reduced for the year or years involved, and we would not be required to make distributions to
shareholders in that taxable year and in future years until we were able to qualify as a REIT. In addition, we would also be
disqualified from treatment as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year during which qualification was lost, unless we
were entitled to relief under the relevant statutory provisions.
REIT distribution requirements could adversely affect our liquidity and our ability to execute our business plan.
For us to qualify to be taxed as a REIT, and assuming that certain other requirements are also satisfied, we generally must distribute
at least 90% of our REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and excluding any net capital
gains, to our shareholders each year, so that U.S. federal corporate income tax does not apply to earnings that we distribute. To
the extent that we satisfy this distribution requirement and qualify for taxation as a REIT, but distribute less than 100% of our
REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and including any net capital gains, we will be
subject to U.S. federal corporate income tax on our undistributed net taxable income. In addition, we will be subject to a 4%
nondeductible excise tax if the actual amount that we distribute to our shareholders in a calendar year is less than a minimum
amount specified under U.S. federal income tax laws. We intend to distribute 100% of our REIT taxable income to our shareholders
out of assets legally available therefor.
From time to time, we may generate taxable income greater than our cash flow as a result of differences in timing between the
recognition of taxable income and the actual receipt of cash or the effect of nondeductible capital expenditures, the creation of
reserves, or required debt or amortization payments. Further, under the Code, income must be accrued for U.S. federal income tax
purposes no later than when such income is taken into account as revenue in our financial statements, subject to certain exceptions,
which could also create mismatches between REIT taxable income and the receipt of cash attributable to such income. If we do
not have other funds available in these situations, we could be required to borrow funds on unfavorable terms, sell assets at
disadvantageous prices, distribute amounts that would otherwise be invested in future acquisitions, capital expenditures or
repayment of debt, or make taxable distributions of our shares or debt securities to make distributions sufficient to enable us to
pay out enough of our taxable income to satisfy the REIT distribution requirement and avoid corporate income tax and the 4%
excise tax in a particular year. These alternatives could increase our costs or reduce our equity. Further, amounts distributed will
not be available to fund investment activities. Thus, compliance with the REIT requirements may hinder our ability to grow, which
could adversely affect the value of our shares. Any restrictions on our ability to incur additional indebtedness or make certain
distributions could preclude us from meeting the 90% distribution requirement. Decreases in funds from operations due to
unfinanced expenditures for acquisitions of assets or increases in the number of shares outstanding without commensurate increases
in funds from operations would each adversely affect our ability to maintain our current level of distributions to our shareholders.
Consequently, there can be no assurance that we will be able to make distributions at the anticipated distribution rate or any other
rate.
Dividends payable by REITs do not qualify for the reduced tax rates available for some dividends, which could depress the
market price of our common shares if perceived as a less attractive investment.
The maximum tax rate applicable to income from "qualified dividends" payable by non REIT corporations to U.S. shareholders
that are individuals, trusts or estates is 20%, and a 3.8% Medicare tax may also apply. Dividends payable by REITs, however,
generally are not eligible for this reduced rate. Commencing with taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2018 and continuing
through 2025, the effective tax rate on ordinary REIT dividends (i.e., dividends other than capital gain dividends and dividends
attributable to certain qualified dividend income received by us) is reduced for U.S. holders of our common shares that are
individuals, trusts or estates as a result of the ability of such holders to claim a deduction in determining their taxable income equal
to 20% of any such dividends they receive (but limited to the excess of a holder’s taxable income over net capital gain). This results
in a maximum effective rate of federal income tax (exclusive of the 3.8% Medicare tax) on ordinary REIT dividends of 29.6%
through 2025, as compared to the 20% maximum federal income tax rate applicable to qualified dividend income received from
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a non-REIT corporation (although the maximum effective rate applicable to such dividends, after taking into account the 21%
federal income tax applicable to non-REIT corporations, is 36.8%). Although these rules do not adversely affect the taxation of
REITs or dividends payable by REITs, investors who are individuals, trusts or estates may perceive investments in REITs to be
relatively less attractive than investments in the shares of non REIT corporations that pay dividends, which could adversely affect
the value of the shares of REITs, including the per share trading price of our common shares.
The tax imposed on REITs engaging in "prohibited transactions" may limit our ability to engage in transactions that would
be treated as sales for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
A REIT’s net income from prohibited transactions is subject to a 100% penalty tax. In general, prohibited transactions are sales
or other dispositions of property, other than foreclosure property, held primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of
business. Although we and our subsidiary REITs believe that we have held, and intend to continue to hold, our properties for
investment and do not intend to hold any properties that could be characterized as held for sale to customers in the ordinary course
of our business unless a sale or disposition qualifies under a statutory safe harbor applicable to REITs, such characterization is a
factual determination and no guarantee can be given that the IRS would agree with our characterization of our properties or that
we will always be able to make use of the available safe harbor. In the case of some of our properties held through partnerships
with third parties, our ability to dispose of such properties in a manner that satisfies the statutory safe harbor depends in part on
the action of third parties over which we have no control or only limited influence.
If our operating partnership failed to qualify as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we would cease to qualify
as a REIT and suffer other adverse consequences.
We believe that our operating partnership will be treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a partnership,
our operating partnership will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on its income. Instead, each of its partners, including us,
will be allocated, and may be required to pay tax with respect to, its share of our operating partnership’s income. We cannot assure
you, however, that the IRS will not challenge the status of our operating partnership or that a court would not sustain such a
challenge. If the IRS were successful in treating our operating partnership as an entity taxable as a corporation for U.S. federal
income tax purposes, we would fail to meet the gross income tests and certain of the asset tests applicable to REITs and, accordingly,
we would cease to qualify as a REIT. Also, the failure of our operating partnership or any subsidiary partnership to qualify as a
partnership could cause the entity to become subject to U.S. federal, state or local corporate income tax, which would reduce
significantly the amount of cash available for debt service and for distribution to us.
Complying with REIT requirements may limit our ability to hedge effectively and may cause us to incur tax liabilities.
The REIT provisions of the Code may limit our ability to hedge our assets and operations. Under these provisions, income that
we generate from transactions intended to hedge our interest rate and certain types of foreign currency risk generally will be
excluded from gross income for purposes of the 75% and 95% gross income tests applicable to REITs if the instrument hedges
interest rate or foreign currency risk on liabilities used to carry or acquire real estate assets or certain other types of foreign currency
risk, and such instrument is properly identified. Income from certain hedges entered into in connection with the termination of a
hedging transaction described in the preceding sentence, where the property or indebtedness that was the subject of the prior
hedging transaction was extinguished or disposed of, will also be excluded from gross income for purposes of the 75% and 95%
gross income tests. Income from hedging transactions that do not meet these requirements will generally constitute non qualifying
income for purposes of both the 75% and 95% gross income tests. As a result of these rules, we may have to limit our use of
hedging techniques that might otherwise be advantageous or implement those hedges through a TRS. This could increase the cost
of our hedging activities, because our TRS would be subject to tax on gains, or could expose us to greater risks associated with
changes in interest rates than we would otherwise want to bear. In addition, losses in our TRS will generally not provide any tax
benefit, except to the extent they can be carried forward and used to offset future taxable income in the TRS.
Our ability to own a significant interest in TRSs will be limited, and we will be required to pay a 100% penalty tax on certain
income or deductions if our transactions with our TRSs are not conducted on arm’s length terms.
We own interests in TRSs and may establish additional TRSs in the future. A TRS is a corporation other than a REIT in which a
REIT directly or indirectly holds stock, and that has made a joint election with such REIT to be treated as a TRS. If a TRS owns
more than 35% percent of the total voting power or value of the outstanding securities of another corporation, such other corporation
will also be treated as a TRS. Other than some activities relating to lodging and health care facilities, a TRS may generally engage
in any business, including the provision of customary or non-customary services to tenants of its parent REIT. A TRS is subject
to U.S. federal, state and local income tax as a regular C corporation, and its after-tax net income is available for distribution to
the parent REIT but is not required to be distributed. Our domestic TRSs are subject to U.S. federal income tax on their taxable
income at a maximum rate of 21% (as well as applicable state and local income tax), but net operating loss, or NOL, carryforwards
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of TRS losses arising in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2018 may be deducted only to the extent of 80% of TRS
taxable income in the carryforward year (computed without regard to the NOL deduction). In addition, a 100% excise tax will be
imposed on certain transactions between a TRS and its parent REIT that are not conducted on an arm’s length basis.
A REIT’s ownership of securities of a TRS is not subject to the 5% or 10% asset tests applicable to REITs. Not more than 25% of
our total assets may be represented by securities (including securities of one or more TRSs), other than those securities includable
in the 75% asset test, and not more than 20% of our total assets may be represented by securities of one or more TRSs. We anticipate
that the aggregate value of the stock and securities of our TRSs and other nonqualifying assets will be less than 20% of the value
of our total assets, and we will monitor the value of these investments to ensure compliance with applicable ownership limitations.
In addition, we intend to structure our transactions with our TRSs to ensure that they are entered on arm’s length terms to avoid
incurring the 100% excise tax described above. There can be no assurance, however, that we will be able to comply with the TRS
asset limitation or to avoid application of the 100% excise tax discussed above.
Our ability to provide certain services to our tenants may be limited by the REIT provisions of the Code, or we may have to
provide such services through a TRS.
As a REIT, we generally cannot provide services to our tenants other than those that are customarily provided by landlords, and
we cannot derive income from a third party that provides such services. If we forego providing such services to our tenants, we
may be at a disadvantage to competitors who are not subject to the same restrictions. However, we can provide such non customary
services to tenants and share in the revenue from such services if we do so through a TRS, though income earned through the TRS
will be subject to corporate income taxes.
We face possible adverse changes in tax laws, which may result in an increase in our tax liability and adverse consequences
to our shareholders.
At any time, the U.S. federal income tax laws governing REITs or the administrative interpretations of those laws may be amended.
We cannot predict when or if any new U.S. federal income tax law, regulation, or administrative interpretation, or any amendment
to any existing U.S. federal income tax law, regulation or administrative interpretation will be adopted, promulgated or become
effective and any such law, regulation, or interpretation may take effect retroactively. Any such change in, or any new, U.S. federal
income tax law, regulation or administrative interpretation, could have a material adverse effect on us.
In particular, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which generally took effect for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2018 (subject
to certain exceptions), made many significant changes to the U.S. federal income tax laws. A number of changes that affect
noncorporate taxpayers will expire at the end of 2025 unless Congress acts to extend them. However, there can be no assurance
that such changes will be extended.
Additionally, the rules of Section 355 of the Code and the Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder, which apply to determine
the taxability of the Formation Transaction, have been the subject of change and may continue to be the subject of change, possibly
with retroactive application, which could have a negative effect on us and our shareholders. If such changes occur, we may be
required to pay additional taxes on our assets or income. These increased tax costs could have a material adverse effect on us.
Other legislative proposals could be enacted in the future that could affect REITs and their shareholders. Prospective investors are
urged to consult their tax advisors regarding potential tax law changes on an investment in our common shares.
Risks Related to Our Common Shares
We cannot guarantee the timing, amount, or payment of dividends on our common shares.
Although we expect to pay regular cash dividends, the timing, declaration, amount and payment of future dividends to shareholders
will fall within the discretion of our Board of Trustees. Our Board of Trustees’ decisions regarding the payment of dividends will
depend on many factors, such as our financial condition, earnings, capital requirements, debt service obligations, limitations under
our financing arrangements, industry practice, legal requirements, regulatory constraints, and other factors that it deems relevant.
Our ability to pay dividends will depend on our ongoing ability to generate cash from operations and access the capital markets.
We cannot guarantee that we will pay a dividend in the future.
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Future offerings of debt or equity securities, which would be senior to our common shares upon liquidation, and/or preferred
equity securities, which may be senior to our common shares for purposes of dividend distributions or upon liquidation, may
adversely affect the per share trading price of our common shares.
In the future, we may attempt to increase our capital resources by offering debt or equity securities (or causing our operating
partnership to issue debt securities), including medium-term notes, senior or subordinated notes and classes or series of preferred
shares. Upon liquidation, holders of our debt securities and preferred shares and lenders with respect to other borrowings will be
entitled to receive our available assets prior to distribution to the holders of our common shares. Additionally, any convertible or
exchangeable securities that we issue in the future may have rights, preferences and privileges more favorable than those of our
common shares and may result in dilution to owners of our common shares. Holders of our common shares are not entitled to
preemptive rights or other protections against dilution. Our preferred shares, if issued, could have a preference on liquidating
distributions or a preference on dividend payments that could limit our ability to pay dividends to the holders of our common
shares. Because our decision to issue securities in any future offering will depend on market conditions and other factors beyond
our control, we cannot predict or estimate the amount, timing or nature of our future offerings.
Your percentage of ownership in our company may be diluted in the future.
Your percentage of ownership in us may be diluted because of equity issuances for acquisitions, capital market transactions or
otherwise. We also have granted and anticipate continuing to grant compensatory equity awards to our trustees, officers, employees,
advisors and consultants who provide services to us. Such awards have a dilutive effect on our earnings per share, which could
adversely affect the market price of our common shares.
In addition, our declaration of trust authorizes us to issue, without the approval of our shareholders, one or more classes or series
of preferred shares having such designation, voting powers, preferences, rights and other terms, including preferences over our
common shares with respect to dividends and distributions, as our Board of Trustees generally may determine. The terms of one
or more classes or series of preferred shares could dilute the voting power or reduce the value of our common shares. For example,
we could grant the holders of preferred shares the right to elect some number of our trustees in all events or on the occurrence of
specified events, or the right to veto specified transactions. Similarly, the repurchase or redemption rights or liquidation preferences
we could assign to holders of preferred shares could affect the residual value of our common shares.
From time to time we may seek to make one or more material acquisitions. The announcement of such a material acquisition
may result in a rapid and significant decline in the price of our common shares.
We are continuously looking at material transactions that we believe will maximize shareholder value. However, an announcement
by us of one or more significant acquisitions could result in a quick and significant decline in the price of our common shares.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained herein constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws.
Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. They represent our intentions, plans, expectations and beliefs
and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Our future results, financial condition and business may differ
materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. You can find many of these statements by looking for words
such as "approximates," "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "intends," "plans," "would," "may" or other similar
expressions in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
In particular, information included under "Business," "Risk Factors," and "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations" contains forward-looking statements. Many of the factors that will determine the outcome
of these and our other forward-looking statements are beyond our ability to control or predict. Such factors include, but are not
limited to:
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the economic health of the greater Washington Metro region and our geographic concentration therein, in particular our
concentration in National Landing;
reductions in or actual or threatened changes to the timing of federal government spending;
changes in general political, economic and competitive conditions and specific market conditions;
the risks associated with real estate development and redevelopment, including unanticipated expenses, delays and other
contingencies;
the risks associated with the acquisition, disposition and ownership of real estate in general and our real estate assets in
particular;
the ability to control our operating expenses;
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the risks related to co-investments in real estate ventures and partnerships;
the ability to renew leases, lease vacant space or re-let space as leases expire, and to do so on favorable terms;
the economic health of our tenants;
fluctuations in interest rates;
the supply of competing properties and competition in the real estate industry generally;
the availability and terms of financing and capital and the general volatility of securities markets;
the risks associated with mortgage debt and other indebtedness;
compliance with applicable laws, including those concerning the environment and access by persons with disabilities;
terrorist attacks and the occurrence of cyber incidents or system failures;
the ability to maintain key personnel;
failure to qualify and maintain our qualification as a REIT and the risks of changes in laws affecting REITs; and
other factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors."
For a further discussion of factors that could materially affect the outcome of our forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors"
in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Annual
Report on Form 10-K or the date of any document incorporated by reference. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking
statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements
contained or referred to in this section. We do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to our forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
There are no unresolved comments from the staff of the SEC as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
Note on presentation of "at share" information. We present certain financial information and metrics "at JBG SMITH Share,"
which refers to our ownership percentage of consolidated and unconsolidated assets in real estate ventures. Financial information
"at JBG SMITH Share" is calculated on an entity-by-entity basis. "At JBG SMITH Share" information, which we also refer to as
being "at share," "our pro rata share" or "our share," is not, and is not intended to be, a presentation in accordance with GAAP.
Because as of December 31, 2019, approximately 11.8% of our assets, as measured by total square feet, were held through real
estate ventures in which we own less than 100% of the ownership interest, we believe this form of presentation, which includes
our economic interests in the unconsolidated real estate ventures, provides investors important information regarding a significant
component of our portfolio, its composition, performance and capitalization. We classify our portfolio as "operating," "under
construction," "near-term development" or "future development." "Under construction" refers to assets that were under construction
as of December 31, 2019. "Near-term development" refers to assets that have substantially completed the entitlement process and
on which we intend to commence construction within 18 months following December 31, 2019, subject to market conditions. We
had no near-term development assets as of December 31, 2019. "Future development" refers to assets that are development
opportunities on which we do not intend to commence construction within 18 months of December 31, 2019 where we (i) own
land or control the land through a ground lease or (ii) are under a long-term conditional contract to purchase or enter into a leasehold
interest with respect to land.
The tables below provide information about each of our commercial, multifamily, near-term development and future development
portfolios as of December 31, 2019. Many of our future development parcels are adjacent to or an integrated component of operating
commercial or multifamily assets in our portfolio. A significant number of our assets included in the tables below are held through
real estate ventures with third parties or are subject to ground leases. In addition to other information, the tables below indicate
our percentage ownership, whether the assets are consolidated or unconsolidated and whether the asset is subject to a ground lease.
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Commercial Assets
Commercial Assets
D.C.
Universal Buildings
2101 L Street
1730 M Street (4)
1700 M Street (5)
L’Enfant Plaza Office-East (4)
L’Enfant Plaza Office-North
L’Enfant Plaza Retail (4)
The Foundry
1101 17th Street
VA
Courthouse Plaza 1 and 2 (4)
2121 Crystal Drive
2345 Crystal Drive
2231 Crystal Drive
1550 Crystal Drive
RTC-West (6)
RTC-West Retail
2011 Crystal Drive
2451 Crystal Drive
1235 S. Clark Street
241 18th Street S.
251 18th Street S.
1215 S. Clark Street
201 12th Street S.
800 North Glebe Road
2200 Crystal Drive
1225 S. Clark Street
1901 South Bell Street
Crystal City Marriott (345 Rooms)
2100 Crystal Drive
1800 South Bell Street
200 12th Street S.
2001 Richmond Highway (6)
Crystal City Shops at 2100
Crystal Drive Retail
Central Place Tower (4) (7)
Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center*
Pickett Industrial Park
Rosslyn Gateway-North
Rosslyn Gateway-South
MD
7200 Wisconsin Avenue
One Democracy Plaza* (4)
4749 Bethesda Avenue Retail
11333 Woodglen Drive
%
Ownership C/U (1)
Same Store (2):
YTD
2018-2019
Total
Square
Feet
%
Leased (3)
Office %
Occupied
Retail %
Occupied
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
N
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
49.0 % U
49.0 % U
49.0 % U
9.9 % U
55.0 % U
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
50.0 % U
10.0 % U
10.0 % U
18.0 % U
18.0 % U
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
18.0 % U
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659,809
378,696
204,746
34,000
397,057
298,445
119,291
225,095
211,781
628,988
505,349
503,178
468,262
449,364
432,509
40,025
439,286
401,535
383,953
360,034
342,333
336,159
329,607
303,644
283,608
277,145
276,987
266,000
249,281
215,828
202,708
77,584
59,574
56,965
552,437
503,613
246,145
144,157
102,194
269,941
212,894
7,999
62,650
97.4 %
84.8 %
88.5 %
—
89.5 %
96.8 %
73.5 %
92.2 %
84.4 %
85.2 %
84.3 %
85.7 %
85.6 %
89.5 %
94.5 %
91.9 %
87.2 %
88.5 %
95.7 %
94.0 %
96.9 %
100.0 %
98.5 %
98.5 %
82.8 %
96.9 %
93.3 %
—
100.0 %
100.0 %
90.5 %
100.0 %
88.2 %
87.9 %
93.0 %
95.8 %
100.0 %
87.6 %
86.9 %
90.4 %
96.9 %
47.9 %
97.6 %
97.1 %
84.1 %
88.0 %
—
89.5 %
97.6 %
100.0 %
89.4 %
84.0 %
83.8 %
84.3 %
83.6 %
83.1 %
89.5 %
94.5 %
—
87.0 %
70.4 %
87.7 %
91.8 %
95.1 %
100.0 %
98.5 %
100.0 %
76.2 %
53.5 %
93.2 %
—
97.4 %
100.0 %
90.5 %
100.0 %
—
—
92.6 %
—
100.0 %
86.8 %
90.6 %
79.9 %
96.9 %
—
97.2 %
99.6 %
92.6 %
100.0 %
—
—
85.9 %
69.2 %
100.0 %
82.7 %
100.0 %
—
10.1 %
100.0 %
—
—
91.9 %
49.7 %
95.5 %
100.0 %
90.2 %
97.0 %
100.0 %
100.0 %
82.3 %
—
100.0 %
100.0 %
—
—
100.0 %
—
—
88.2 %
85.1 %
100.0 %
95.4 %
—
96.0 %
40.4 %
83.9 %
100.0 %
47.9 %
100.0 %
Commercial Assets
Total / Weighted Average
Recently Delivered
DC
500 L'Enfant Plaza
Operating - Total / Weighted Average
Under Construction
D.C.
1900 N Street (4)
VA
1770 Crystal Drive
Central District Retail
MD
4747 Bethesda Avenue (8)
Under Construction - Total / Weighted Average
Total / Weighted Average
Totals at JBG SMITH Share
In service assets
Recently delivered assets
Operating assets
Under construction assets
%
Ownership C/U (1)
Same Store (2):
YTD
2018-2019
Total
Square
Feet
12,520,856
%
Leased (3)
91.7%
Office %
Occupied
Retail %
Occupied
88.8%
91.7%
49.0 % U
N
215,213
12,736,069
85.7 %
91.6%
79.2 %
88.7%
—
91.7%
55.0 % U
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
100.0 % C
271,433
73.4 %
271,572
108,825
291,414
943,244
97.8 %
75.2 %
87.7 %
85.1%
13,679,313
91.1%
10,602,754
105,444
10,708,198
821,099
91.5 %
85.7 %
91.4 %
86.8 %
88.3 %
79.2 %
88.2 %
—
91.2 %
—
91.2 %
—
_______________
Note: At 100% share, unless otherwise noted. Excludes our 10% subordinated interests in two commercial buildings held through a real estate venture in which
we have no economic interest.
* Not Metro-served.
(1)
"C" denotes a consolidated interest. "U" denotes an unconsolidated interest.
(2)
"Y" denotes an asset as same store and "N" denotes an asset as non-same store. Same store refers to assets that were in service for the entirety of both periods
being compared, except for assets for which significant redevelopment, renovation or repositioning occurred during either of the periods being compared.
(3) Represents percentage of total square feet subject to executed leases, including leases that have been executed but for which the tenants have not taken
occupancy of the space.
(4) Asset is subject to a ground lease.
(5)
This asset, a development site in Washington, D.C., was leased by us (as landlord) in 2018 for a 99-year term, with no extension options.
(6)
(7)
(8)
The following assets contain space that is held for development or not otherwise available for lease. This out-of-service square footage is excluded from
area, leased, and occupancy metrics in the above table.
Commercial Asset
RTC - West
2001 Richmond Highway
In-Service
432,509
77,584
Not Available
for Lease
17,988
82,254
In December 2019, we sold a 50% interest in a real estate venture that owns Central Place Tower.
Includes our corporate office lease for approximately 84,400 square feet.
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Multifamily Assets
Multifamily Assets
D.C.
Fort Totten Square
WestEnd25
F1RST Residences (4)
1221 Van Street
North End Retail
The Gale Eckington
Atlantic Plumbing
VA
RiverHouse Apartments
The Bartlett
220 20th Street
2221 S. Clark Street
Fairway Apartments*
MD
Falkland Chase-South & West
Falkland Chase-North
Galvan
The Alaire (5)
The Terano (5) (6)
Total / Weighted Average
Recently Delivered
%
Ownership C/U (1)
Same Store (2):
YTD
2018-2019
Number
of
Units
Total
Square
Feet
%
Leased (3)
Multifamily
%
Occupied
Retail
%
Occupied
100.0% C
100.0% C
100.0% C
100.0% C
100.0% C
5.0% U
64.0% U
100.0% C
100.0% C
100.0% C
100.0% C
10.0% U
100.0% C
100.0% C
1.8% U
18.0% U
1.8% U
Y
Y
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
345
283
325
291
—
603
310
384,956
273,264
270,928
225,530
27,355
466,716
245,527
1,676
699
265
216
346
1,327,551
619,372
271,476
164,743
370,850
268
170
356
279
214
222,797
112,229
390,641
266,673
195,864
95.6 %
94.3 %
92.0 %
95.1 %
95.6 %
95.7 %
97.4 %
95.0 %
94.7 %
96.2 %
100.0 %
94.2 %
95.5 %
91.2 %
96.0 %
94.6 %
94.1 %
91.6 % 100.0 %
—
90.1 %
91.7 %
91.8 %
92.1 % 100.0 %
95.6 %
93.2 % 100.0 %
94.8 % 100.0 %
N/A
93.4 % 100.0 %
93.8 % 100.0 %
93.2 % 100.0 %
100.0 %
93.1 %
—
—
94.4 %
—
91.2 %
—
96.8 %
94.4 %
92.5 % 100.0 %
76.2 %
93.0 %
6,646
5,836,472
95.1%
93.3%
97.7%
465
388,653
7,111
6,225,125
30.2 %
91.1%
23.9 %
88.7%
57.1 %
93.8%
D.C.
West Half (7)
Operating - Total / Weighted Average
100.0% C
Under Construction
D.C.
965 Florida Avenue (8)
Atlantic Plumbing C
MD
7900 Wisconsin Avenue
Under Construction - Total
Total
Totals at JBG SMITH Share
In service assets
Recently delivered assets
Operating assets
Under construction assets
_______________
Note: At 100% share, unless otherwise noted.
* Not Metro-served.
96.1% C
100.0% C
50.0% U
433
256
336,092
225,531
322
1,011
359,025
920,648
8,122
7,145,773
4,862
4,176,318
465
388,653
5,327
4,564,971
95.1 %
30.2 %
89.5 %
833
728,163
—
93.3 %
23.9 %
87.2 %
—
98.9 %
57.1 %
93.2 %
—
(1)
"C" denotes a consolidated interest. "U" denotes an unconsolidated interest.
(2)
"Y" denotes an asset as same store and "N" denotes an asset as non-same store. Same store refers to assets that were in service for the entirety of both periods
being compared, except for assets for which significant redevelopment, renovation or repositioning occurred during either of the periods being compared.
(3) Represents percentage of total square feet subject to executed leases, including leases that have been executed but for which the tenants have not taken
occupancy of the space.
(4)
In December 2019, we acquired F1RST Residences for $160.5 million.
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(5) Asset is subject to a ground lease.
(6)
The following asset contains space that is held for development or not otherwise available for lease. This out-of-service square footage is excluded from
area, leased, and occupancy metrics in the above table.
Multifamily Asset
The Terano
In-Service
195,864
Not Available
for Lease
3,904
(7) During the third quarter of 2019, we completed the construction of West Half.
(8) Ownership percentage reflects expected dilution of our real estate venture partner as contributions are funded during the construction of the asset. As of
December 31, 2019, our ownership interest was 95.0%.
Near-Term Developments
As of December 31, 2019, we had no near-term development assets.
Future Developments
Region
Owned
D.C.
D.C.
VA
National Landing
Reston
Other VA
MD
Silver Spring
Greater Rockville
Number of
Assets
Estimated Potential Development Density (SF)
Total
Office
Multifamily
Retail
Estimated
Commercial
SF /
Multifamily
Units to be
Replaced (1)
8
1,678,400
312,100
1,357,300
9,000
—
11
4
4
19
1
4
5
6,910,400
2,589,200
199,600
2,135,000
924,800
88,200
4,655,700
1,462,400
102,100
119,700
202,000
9,300
9,699,200
3,148,000
6,220,200
331,000
1,276,300
126,500
1,402,800
—
19,200
19,200
1,156,300
88,600
1,244,900
120,000
18,700
138,700
Total / weighted average
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12,780,400
3,479,300
8,822,400
478,700
Optioned (2)
D.C.
D.C.
VA
Other VA
Total / weighted average
Held for Sale
VA
National Landing (3)
3
1
4
4
1,793,600
78,800
1,498,900
215,900
11,300
1,804,900
—
78,800
10,400
1,509,300
900
216,800
4,082,000
4,082,000
—
—
Total / Weighted Average
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18,667,300
7,640,100
10,331,700
695,500
_______________
Note: At JBG SMITH share.
(1) Represents management's estimate of the total office and/or retail rentable square feet and multifamily units that would need to be redeveloped to access
some of the estimated potential development density.
(2) As of December 31, 2019, the weighted average remaining term for the optioned future development assets is 4.5 years.
(3) Represents the estimated potential development density that we have sold to Amazon pursuant to executed purchase and sale agreements. Subject to customary
closing conditions, Amazon contracted to acquire these two development sites for an estimated aggregate $293.9 million. In January 2020, we sold the
Metropolitan Park land sites to Amazon for a gross sales price of $155.0 million, which represents an $11.0 million increase over the previously estimated
contract value resulting from an increase in the approved development density on the sites. We expect the sale of the Pen Place land site to Amazon to be
completed in 2021.
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293,412 SF
15 units
21,568 SF
314,980
SF / 15 units
170 units
—
170 units
314,980 SF /
185 units
—
—
—
—
314,980 SF /
185 units
Major Tenants
The following table sets forth information for our 10 largest tenants by annualized rent for the year ended December 31, 2019:
Tenant
GSA
Family Health International
Amazon
Gartner, Inc
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Arlington County
WeWork (1)
Greenberg Traurig LLP
Accenture LLP
Public Broadcasting Service
Total
At JBG SMITH Share
Number of
Leases
Square Feet
% of Total
Square Feet
Annualized
Rent
(In thousands)
% of Total
Annualized
Rent
67
3
3
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
84
2,447,892
295,977
326,665
174,424
232,598
235,779
163,918
101,602
116,736
140,885
25.8 % $
3.1 %
3.4 %
1.8 %
2.4 %
2.5 %
1.7 %
1.1 %
1.2 %
1.5 %
97,169
15,311
14,130
11,360
10,860
9,908
8,543
7,304
6,763
5,186
4,236,476
44.5% $
186,534
23.4 %
3.7 %
3.4 %
2.7 %
2.6 %
2.4 %
2.1 %
1.8 %
1.6 %
1.2 %
44.9%
________________
Note: Includes all in-place leases as of December 31, 2019 for office and retail space within our Operating Portfolio. As signed but not yet commenced leases
commence and tenants take occupancy, our tenant concentration will change.
(1) Excludes the WeLive lease at 2221 South Clark Street.
Lease Expirations
The following table sets forth as of December 31, 2019 the scheduled expirations of tenant leases in our Operating Portfolio for
each year from 2020 through 2028 and thereafter, assuming no exercise of renewal options or early termination rights:
At JBG SMITH Share
% of
Total
Square
Feet
Annualized
Rent
(in
thousands)
% of
Total
Annualized
Rent
Annualized
Rent Per
Square Foot
Estimated
Annualized
Rent Per
Square Foot at
Expiration (1)
31.87
$
Year of Lease Expiration
Month-to-Month
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Thereafter
Number
of Leases
62
160
116
104
91
97
76
55
49
45
99
Square
Feet
158,441
1,051,182
989,425
1,539,568
553,972
1,047,902
608,702
265,397
455,115
386,045
1.7 % $
11.1 %
10.4 %
16.2 %
5.8 %
11.0 %
6.4 %
2.8 %
4.8 %
4.1 %
5,049
42,275
46,014
66,996
24,274
48,004
25,315
11,607
20,166
17,902
1.2 % $
10.2 %
11.1 %
16.1 %
5.8 %
11.5 %
6.1 %
2.8 %
4.8 %
4.3 %
31.87
40.22
46.51
43.52
43.82
45.81
41.59
43.73
44.31
46.37
44.44
2,440,276
25.7 %
108,449
26.1 %
Total / Weighted Average
954
9,496,025
100.0% $
416,051
100.0% $
43.81
$
____________________
Note: Includes all in-place leases as of December 31, 2019 for office and retail space within our Operating Portfolio and assuming no exercise of renewal options
or early termination rights. The weighted average remaining lease term for the entire portfolio is 5.8 years.
(1) Represents monthly base rent before free rent, plus tenant reimbursements, as of lease expiration multiplied by 12 and divided by square feet. Triple net
leases are converted to a gross basis by adding tenant reimbursements to monthly base rent. Tenant reimbursements at lease expiration are estimated by
escalating tenant reimbursements as of December 31, 2019, or management’s estimate thereof, by 2.75% annually through the lease expiration year.
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40.62
48.11
45.65
47.32
49.99
46.98
50.36
52.37
55.62
56.84
49.52
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are, from time to time, involved in legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, the outcome of such
matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Market Information and Dividends
Our common shares began regular way trading on the New York Stock Exchange, or NYSE, on July 18, 2017, under the symbol
"JBGS." On February 20, 2020, there were 912 holders of record of our common shares. This does not reflect individuals or other
entities who hold their shares in "street name."
Dividends declared in 2019 totaled $0.90 per common share (regular quarterly dividends of $0.225 per common share each quarter).
Dividends declared in 2018 totaled $1.00 per common share (regular quarterly dividends of $0.225 per common share each quarter
plus a special dividend of $0.10 per common share). Dividends declared in 2017 totaled $0.45 per common share (regular quarterly
dividends of $0.225 per common share each quarter following the Formation Transaction). While future dividends will be declared
at the discretion of our Board of Trustees and will depend upon cash generated by our operating activities, our financial condition,
capital requirements, annual distribution requirements under the REIT provisions of the Code and such other factors as our Board
of Trustees deems relevant, management currently expects regular quarterly dividends in 2020 will be comparable in amount with
those declared in 2019. To qualify for the beneficial tax treatment accorded to REITs under the Code, we are currently required
to make distributions to holders of our shares in an amount equal to at least 90% of our REIT taxable income as defined in Section
857 of the Code.
The annual dividend amounts are different from dividends as calculated for federal income tax purposes. Distributions to the extent
of our current and accumulated earnings and profits for federal income tax purposes generally will be taxable to a shareholder as
ordinary dividend income. Distributions in excess of current and accumulated earnings and profits will be treated as a nontaxable
reduction of the shareholder’s basis in such shareholder’s shares, to the extent thereof, and thereafter as taxable capital gain.
Distributions that are treated as a reduction of the shareholder’s basis in its shares will have the effect of increasing the amount
of gain, or reducing the amount of loss, recognized upon the sale of the shareholder’s shares. No assurances can be given regarding
what portion, if any, of distributions in 2020 or subsequent years will constitute a return of capital for federal income tax purposes.
During a year in which a REIT earns a net long-term capital gain, the REIT can elect under Section 857(b)(3) of the Code to
designate a portion of dividends paid to shareholders as capital gain dividends. If this election is made, the capital gain dividends
are generally taxable to the shareholder as long-term capital gains.
Performance Graph
This performance graph shall not be deemed "soliciting material" or to be "filed" with the SEC for purposes of Section 18 of the
Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference
into any of our filings of under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act.
The graph below compares the cumulative total return of our common shares, the S&P MidCap 400 Index and the FTSE NAREIT
Equity Office Index, from July 18, 2017 (the completion date of the Formation Transaction) through December 31, 2019. The
comparison assumes $100 was invested on July 18, 2017 in our common shares and in each of the foregoing indexes and assumes
reinvestment of dividends, as applicable. We have included the FTSE NAREIT Equity Office Index because we believe that it is
representative of the industry in which we compete and is relevant to an assessment of our performance. There can be no assurance
that the performance of our shares will continue in line with the same or similar trends depicted in the graph below.
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JBG SMITH Properties
S&P MidCap 400 Index
FTSE NAREIT Equity Office Index
Sales of Unregistered Shares
Period Ending
7/18/2017
100.00
100.00
100.00
12/31/2017
94.51
108.61
102.57
12/31/2018
97.36
96.58
87.70
12/31/2019
114.18
121.88
115.25
During the year ended December 31, 2019, we did not sell any unregistered securities.
Repurchases of Equity Securities
During the year ended December 31, 2019, we did not repurchase any of our equity securities.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
Information regarding equity compensation plans is presented in Part III, Item 12 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table includes selected consolidated and combined financial data set forth as of and for each of the five years in the
period ended December 31, 2019. The consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 reflect the consolidation
of properties that are wholly owned and properties in which we own less than 100% interest, including JBG SMITH LP, but in
which we have a controlling interest. The consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
include our consolidated accounts. The consolidated and combined statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017
includes our consolidated accounts and the combined accounts of the Vornado Included Assets. Accordingly, the results presented
for the year ended December 31, 2017 reflect the operations, comprehensive income (loss), and changes in cash flows and equity
on a carved-out and combined basis for the period from January 1, 2017 through the date of the Separation and on a consolidated
basis subsequent to the Separation. Consequently, our results for the periods before and after the Formation Transaction are not
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directly comparable. The financial data for the periods prior to the Separation consist of the Vornado Included Assets and are
derived from audited combined financial statements. This selected financial data should be read in conjunction with "Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations", and our audited consolidated and combined financial
statements and related notes included in Part II, Items 7 and 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Statement of Operations Data:
Total revenue
Depreciation and amortization
Property operating
Real estate taxes
General and administrative:
Corporate and other
Third-party real estate services
Share-based compensation related to Formation
Transaction and special equity awards
Transaction and other costs
Total expenses
Other income (expense):
Income (loss) from unconsolidated real estate ventures, net
Interest and other income, net
Interest expense
Gain on sale of real estate
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Gain (reduction of gain) on bargain purchase
Total other income (expense)
Income (loss) before income tax (expense) benefit
Income tax (expense) benefit
Net income (loss)
Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable
noncontrolling interests
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic
Diluted
2019
Year Ended December 31,
2018
2016
2017
(In thousands, except per share data)
2015
$
647,770
$
644,182
$
543,013
$
478,519
$
470,607
191,580
137,622
70,493
46,822
113,495
42,162
23,235
211,436
148,081
71,054
33,728
89,826
36,030
27,706
625,409
617,861
161,659
118,836
66,434
39,350
51,919
29,251
127,739
595,188
133,343
100,304
57,784
48,753
19,066
—
6,476
144,984
101,511
58,874
44,424
18,217
—
—
365,726
368,010
(1,395)
5,385
39,409
15,168
(4,143)
1,788
(947)
2,992
(4,283)
2,557
(52,695)
(74,447)
(58,141)
(51,781)
(50,823)
104,991
(5,805)
—
50,481
72,842
1,302
74,144
(8,573)
—
65,571
0.48
0.48
$
$
$
$
$
$
52,183
(5,153)
(7,606)
19,554
45,875
738
46,613
(6,710)
21
39,924
0.31
0.31
—
(701)
24,376
(36,821)
(88,996)
9,912
(79,084)
7,328
3
—
—
—
—
—
—
(49,736)
(52,549)
63,057
(1,083)
61,974
—
—
50,048
(420)
49,628
—
—
49,628
0.49
0.49
$
$
$
(71,753) $
61,974
(0.70) $
(0.70) $
0.62
0.62
$
$
$
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding - basic and diluted
130,687
119,176
105,359
100,571
100,571
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Balance Sheet Data:
Real estate, net
Total assets
Mortgages payable, net
Revolving credit facility
Unsecured term loans, net
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
Total equity
Cash Flow Statement Data:
Provided by operating activities
Provided by (used in) investing activities
Provided by (used in) financing activities
Other Information:
Dividends declared per common share
Funds from operations ("FFO") attributable to common
shareholders (1)
FFO per diluted common share (1)
2019
Year Ended December 31,
2016
2017
2018
(In thousands, except per share data)
2015
$ 4,655,948
$ 4,740,859
$ 5,006,174
$ 3,224,622
$ 3,129,973
5,986,251
5,997,285
6,071,807
3,660,640
3,575,878
1,125,777
1,838,381
2,025,692
1,165,014
1,302,956
200,000
297,295
612,758
—
297,129
558,140
115,751
46,537
609,129
—
—
—
—
—
—
3,386,677
2,987,352
2,974,814
2,121,984
2,059,491
$
173,986
$
188,193
$
74,183
$
159,541
$
178,230
(240,672)
(190,330)
66,327
(7,676)
(258,807)
(236,617)
(193,545)
239,787
51,083
122,671
$
$
$
0.90
150,590
1.15
$
$
$
1.00
$
0.45
158,640
1.33
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
_________________
(1) FFO attributable to common shareholders and FFO per diluted common share prior to the year ended December 31, 2018 are excluded since
periods before and after the Formation Transaction are not directly comparable. See "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations-Funds from Operations" for a reconciliation of net income attributable to common shareholders, the
most directly comparable GAAP measure, to FFO.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated and combined 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 was organized as a Maryland REIT for the purpose of receiving, via the spin-off on July 17, 2017, substantially all
of the assets and liabilities of Vornado's Washington, D.C. segment. On July 18, 2017, JBG SMITH acquired the management
business and certain assets and liabilities of JBG. Substantially all of our assets are held by, and our operations are conducted
through, JBG SMITH LP, our operating partnership.
Prior to the Separation from Vornado, JBG SMITH was a wholly owned subsidiary of Vornado and had no material assets or
operations. On July 17, 2017, Vornado distributed 100% of the then outstanding common shares of JBG SMITH on a pro rata
basis to the holders of its common shares. Prior to such distribution by Vornado, Vornado Realty L.P. ("VRLP"), Vornado's operating
partnership, distributed OP Units in JBG SMITH LP on a pro rata basis to the holders of VRLP's common limited partnership
units, consisting of Vornado and the other common limited partners of VRLP. Following such distribution by VRLP and prior to
such distribution by Vornado, Vornado contributed to JBG SMITH all of the OP Units it received in exchange for common shares
of JBG SMITH.
Our operations are presented as if the transfer of the Vornado Included Assets had been consummated prior to all historical periods
presented in the accompanying consolidated and combined financial statements at the carrying amounts of such assets and liabilities
reflected in Vornado’s books and records. The assets and liabilities of the JBG Assets and subsequent results of operations and
cash flows are reflected in our consolidated and combined financial statements beginning on the date of the Combination.
The following is a discussion of the historical results of operations and liquidity and capital resources of JBG SMITH as of
December 31, 2019 and 2018, and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019, which includes results prior
to the consummation of the Formation Transaction. The historical results presented prior to the consummation of the Formation
Transaction include the Vornado Included Assets, all of which were under common control of Vornado until July 17, 2017. Unless
otherwise specified, the discussion of the historical results prior to July 18, 2017 does not include the results of the JBG Assets.
Consequently, our results for the periods before and after the Formation Transaction are not directly comparable.
References to the financial statements refer to our consolidated and combined financial statements as of December 31, 2019 and
2018, and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019. References to our balance sheets refer to our
consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2019 and 2018. References to our statements of operations refer to our consolidated
and combined statements of operations for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019. References to our
statements of cash flows refer to our consolidated and combined statements of cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 2019.
The accompanying financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, which requires us to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the
date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results
could differ from these estimates. The historical financial results for the Vornado Included Assets for periods prior to the Formation
Transaction reflect charges for certain corporate costs allocated by Vornado which were based on either actual costs incurred or a
proportion of costs estimated to be applicable to the Vornado Included Assets based on an analysis of key metrics, including total
revenues. Such costs do not necessarily reflect what the actual costs would have been if JBG SMITH had been operating as a
separate standalone public company. These charges are discussed further in Note 20 to the financial statements included herein.
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 intend to adhere to these requirements and
maintain our REIT status in future periods. We also participate in the activities conducted by subsidiary entities which 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.
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.
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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 financial statements, which
will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future.
We aggregate our operating segments into three reportable segments (commercial, multifamily, and third-party asset management
and real estate services) based on the economic characteristics and nature of our assets and services.
We compete with a large number of 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
We own and operate a portfolio of high-growth commercial and multifamily assets, many of which are amenitized with ancillary
retail. Our portfolio reflects our longstanding strategy of owning and operating assets within Metro-served submarkets in the
Washington, D.C. metropolitan area that have high barriers to entry and key urban amenities, including being within walking
distance of a Metro station.
As of December 31, 2019, our Operating Portfolio consists of 62 operating assets comprising 44 commercial assets totaling 12.7
million square feet (10.7 million square feet at our share) and 18 multifamily assets totaling 7,111 units (5,327 units at our share).
Additionally, we have (i) seven assets under construction comprising four commercial assets totaling 943,000 square feet (821,000
square feet at our share) and three multifamily assets totaling 1,011 units (833 units at our share); and (ii) 40 future development
assets totaling 21.9 million square feet (18.7 million square feet at our share) of estimated potential development density.
During 2019, we sold or recapitalized approximately $426 million of assets, which included approximately $270 million of operating
assets, that were identified for sale or recapitalization because of their relatively low expected return potential and their high tax
basis, enabling better capital retention. The assets sold or recapitalized generated approximately $10 million of NOI in 2019. We
expect to continue this opportunistic strategy in 2020 by marketing over $500 million of assets for sale. Based on the current
challenging investment sales market, and our opportunistic expectations as a seller, we expect to transact on at least $200 million
in 2020. Also, consistent with our approach to capital recycling, in the competitive Washington, D.C. office leasing market, we
are focused on retaining tenants and avoiding the costly concessions associated with backfilling vacancy. We believe this approach
produces a higher comparable return while better positioning assets for potential sale or recapitalization, and simultaneously de-
risking them at a time of greater supply and cyclical downturn risk. The lease renewals we executed in 2017 and 2018 reduced
our NOI in 2019, primarily due to free rent associated with these early renewals. Because (i) the concessions in our commercial
portfolio have burned off to stabilized levels, (ii) we delivered Under Construction assets on or ahead of schedule, and (iii) we
acquired F1RST Residences, we expect NOI to rebound in 2020. We do not, however, expect to see this NOI increase immediately
flow through to FFO in 2020, primarily due to the reduction in capitalized interest from the delivery of our assets under construction.
As these assets stabilize, we expect the increase in earnings to offset the increase in interest expense which will increase FFO.
Since mid-2017, we have been focused on a comprehensive plan to reposition our holdings in National Landing through a broad
array of Placemaking strategies. Our Placemaking strategies include 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 a robust offering of amenity retail and improved public spaces.
In November 2018, Amazon announced it had selected sites that we own in National Landing in Northern Virginia as the location
of an additional headquarters. To date, Amazon has executed leases totaling approximately 857,000 square feet at five office
buildings in our National Landing portfolio. In March 2019, we executed three initial leases with Amazon totaling approximately
537,000 square feet at three of our office buildings in National Landing. These three initial leases encompass approximately 88,000
square feet at 241 18th Street South, approximately 191,000 square feet at 1800 South Bell Street, and approximately 258,000
square feet at 1770 Crystal Drive. Amazon began moving into 241 18th Street South and 1800 South Bell in 2019, and we expect
Amazon to begin moving into 1770 Crystal Drive by the end of 2020. In April 2019, we executed a lease with Amazon for an
additional approximately 48,000 square feet of office space at 2345 Crystal Drive in National Landing. Amazon moved its first
employees into 2345 Crystal Drive during the second quarter of 2019. In December 2019, we executed a lease with Amazon for
an additional approximately 272,000 square feet of office space at 2100 Crystal Drive in National Landing. We expect Amazon
to begin occupying space in 2100 Crystal Drive in late 2020.
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In March 2019, we also executed purchase and sale agreements with Amazon for two of our National Landing development sites,
Metropolitan Park and Pen Place, which will serve as the initial phase of new construction associated with Amazon’s new
headquarters at National Landing. Subject to customary closing conditions, Amazon contracted to acquire these two development
sites for an estimated aggregate $293.9 million, or $72.00 per square foot based on their combined estimated potential development
density of up to approximately 4.1 million square feet. In May 2019, Amazon submitted its plans to Arlington County for approval
of two new office buildings, totaling 2.1 million square feet, inclusive of over 50,000 square feet of street-level retail with new
shops and restaurants, on the Metropolitan Park land sites. In January 2020, we sold the Metropolitan Park land sites to Amazon
for $155.0 million, which represents an $11.0 million increase over the previously estimated contract value resulting from an
increase in the approved development density on the sites. We expect the sale of the Pen Place land site to Amazon to be completed
in 2021. We are the developer, property manager and retail leasing agent for Amazon’s new headquarters at National Landing.
In February 2019, the Commonwealth of Virginia enacted an incentives bill, which provides tax incentives to Amazon if it creates
up to 37,850 full-time jobs with average salaries of $150,000 or higher in National Landing. As part of the incentive package, we
expect $1.8 billion in infrastructure and education investments led by state and local governments.
Key highlights of operating results for the years ended December 31, 2019 included:
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net income attributable to common shareholders of $65.6 million, or $0.48 per diluted common share, for the year ended
December 31, 2019 as compared to $39.9 million, or $0.31 per diluted common share, for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Net income attributable to common shareholders for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 included gains on the sale
of real estate of $105.0 million and $52.2 million, and transaction and other costs of $23.2 million and $27.7 million;
third-party real estate services revenue, including reimbursements, of $120.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2019
as compared to $98.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2018;
operating commercial portfolio leased and occupied percentages at our share of 91.4% and 88.2% as of December 31, 2019
compared to 89.6% and 85.5% as of December 31, 2018;
operating multifamily portfolio leased and occupied percentages at our share of 89.5% and 87.2% as of December 31, 2019
and 95.7% and 93.9% as of December 31, 2018. The decreases are due in part to the movement of West Half into our recently
delivered operating assets during the fourth quarter of 2019. The in service operating multifamily portfolio was 95.1% leased
and 93.3% occupied as of December 31, 2019;
the leasing of approximately 2.3 million square feet, or 2.1 million square feet at our share, at an initial rent (1) of $45.61 per
square foot and a GAAP-basis weighted average rent per square foot (2) of $46.31 for the year ended December 31, 2019; and
a decrease in same store (3) NOI of 7.0% to $292.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 as compared to $314.1
million for the year ended December 31, 2018.
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(1) Represents the cash basis weighted average starting rent per square foot, which excludes free rent and fixed escalations.
(2) Represents the weighted average rent per square foot that is recognized over the term of the respective leases, including the effect of free rent
and fixed escalations.
(3) Includes the results of the properties that are owned, operated and in service for the entirety of both periods being compared except for properties
for which significant redevelopment, renovation or repositioning occurred during either of the periods being compared.
Additionally, investing and financing activity during the year ended December 31, 2019 included:
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the closing of an underwritten public offering of 11.5 million common shares (including 1.5 million common shares related
to the exercise of the underwriters' option to cover overallotments) at $42.00 per share, which generated net proceeds, after
deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses, of $472.8 million;
the sale of three commercial assets for the gross sales price of $165.4 million, and the sale of a 50.0% interest in a real estate
venture that owns Central Place Tower for the gross sales price of $220.0 million;
the execution of agreements for the sale of the Pen Place and Metropolitan Park land sites with Amazon for its headquarters
in National Landing, for an estimated aggregate $293.9 million. In January 2020, we sold the Metropolitan Park land sites to
Amazon for the gross sales price of $155.0 million, which represents an $11.0 million increase over the previously estimated
contract value as the result of an increase in the approved development density on the sites;
the acquisition of F1RST Residences, a 325-unit multifamily asset located in the Ballpark submarket of Washington, D.C.
with approximately 21,000 square feet of street level retail, for $160.5 million through a like-kind exchange agreement with
a third-party intermediary;
a $200.0 million draw under the revolving credit facility, which was repaid in 2020;
the repayment of mortgages payable totaling $709.1 million;
the payment of dividends totaling $129.8 million and distributions to our noncontrolling interests of $17.4 million; and
the investment of $441.0 million in development, construction in progress and real estate additions.
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Activity subsequent to December 31, 2019 included:
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the amendment of the credit facility to extend the maturity date of the revolving credit facility to January 2025;
the closing of a mortgage loan with a principal balance of $175.0 million collateralized by 4747 and 4749 Bethesda Avenue;
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the issuance of 471,598 long-term incentive partnership units ("LTIP Units") and 593,100 LTIP Units with performance-based
vesting requirements ("Performance-Based LTIP Units") to management and employees with an estimated aggregate fair value
of $29.4 million.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of 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 and combined results of operations or financial condition.
Our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 2 to the financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this
Annual Report on Form 10-K; however, the most critical accounting policies, which involve the use of estimates and assumptions
as to future uncertainties and, therefore, may result in actual amounts that differ from estimates, are as follows:
Asset Acquisitions and Business Combinations
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 tangible assets (consisting
of real estate, cash and cash equivalents, tenant and other receivables, investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures and other
assets, as applicable), identified intangible assets and liabilities (consisting of the value of in-place leases, above- and below-
market leases, options to enter into ground leases and management contracts, as applicable), assumed debt and other liabilities,
and noncontrolling interests, as applicable, 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, to the identified
assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their relative fair value.
We similarly account for business combinations by estimating the fair values of acquired tangible assets, identified intangible
assets and liabilities, assumed debt and other liabilities, and noncontrolling interests, as applicable, based on our evaluation of
information and estimates. Any excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired is recorded as
goodwill, and any excess of the fair value of assets acquired over the purchase price is recorded as a gain on bargain purchase. If,
up to one year from the acquisition date, information regarding the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is
received and the estimates are refined, appropriate adjustments are made on a prospective basis to the purchase price allocation,
which may include adjustments to identified assets, assumed liabilities, and goodwill or the gain on bargain purchase, as applicable.
Transaction costs are expensed as incurred and included in "Transaction and other costs" in our statements of operations.
For both asset acquisitions and business combinations, the results of operations of acquisitions are prospectively included in our
financial statements beginning with the date of the acquisition.
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. We assess fair value of land based on market comparisons and development
projects using an income approach of cost plus a margin.
The fair values of identified intangible assets are determined based on the following:
• The value allocable to the above- or below-market component of an acquired in-place lease is determined based upon the
present value (using a discount rate which reflects the risks associated with the acquired lease) of the difference between (i)
the contractual amounts to be received pursuant to the lease over its remaining term and (ii) management’s estimate of the
amounts that would be received using market rates over the remaining term of the lease. Amounts allocated to above- market
leases are recorded as lease intangible assets in "Other assets, net" in our balance sheets, and amounts allocated to below-
market leases are recorded as lease intangible liabilities in "Other liabilities, net" in our balance sheets. These intangibles are
amortized to "Property rentals revenue" in our statements of operations over the remaining terms of the respective leases;
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Factors considered in determining the value allocable to in-place leases during hypothetical lease-up periods related to space
that is leased at the time of acquisition include (i) lost rent and operating cost recoveries during the hypothetical lease-up
period and (ii) theoretical leasing commissions required to execute similar leases. These intangible assets are recorded as lease
intangible assets in "Other assets, net" in our balance sheets and are amortized to "Depreciation and amortization expense"
in our statements of operations over the remaining term of the existing lease; and
• The fair value of the in-place property management, leasing, asset management, and development and construction management
contracts is based on revenue and expense projections over the estimated life of each contract discounted using a market
discount rate. These management contract intangibles are amortized to "Depreciation and amortization expense" in our
statements of operations over the weighted average life of the management contracts.
The fair value of investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures and related noncontrolling interests is based on the estimated
fair values of the identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed of each venture, including future expected cash flows from
promote interests.
The fair value of the mortgages payable assumed is determined using current market interest rates for comparable debt financings.
The fair values of the interest rate swaps and caps are based on the estimated amounts we would receive or pay to terminate the
contract at the acquisition date and are determined using interest rate pricing models and observable inputs. The carrying value of
cash, restricted cash, working capital balances, leasehold improvements and equipment, and other assets acquired and liabilities
assumed approximates fair value.
Real Estate
Real estate is carried at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred
and are included in "Property operating expenses" in our statements of operations. 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. The capitalization period
ends when the asset is ready for its intended use, but no later than one year from substantial completion of major construction
activities. General and administrative costs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation and amortization require an estimate of the
useful life of each property and improvement as well as an allocation of the costs associated with a property to its various components.
Depreciation and amortization are recognized on a straight line basis over estimated useful lives, which range from three to 40
years. Tenant improvements are amortized on a straight line basis over the lives of the related leases, which approximate the useful
lives of the tenant improvements. When assets are sold or retired, their costs and related accumulated depreciation are removed
from the accounts with the resulting gains or losses reflected in net income or loss for the period.
Construction in progress, including land, is carried at cost, and no depreciation is recorded. Real estate undergoing significant
renovations and improvements is considered to be under development. All direct and indirect costs related to development activities
are capitalized into "Construction in progress, including land" on our balance sheets, except for certain demolition costs, which
are expensed as incurred. Direct development costs incurred include: pre-development expenditures directly related to a specific
project, development and construction costs, interest, insurance and real estate taxes. Indirect development costs include: employee
salaries and benefits, travel and other related costs that are directly associated with the development. Our method of calculating
capitalized interest expense is based upon applying our weighted average borrowing rate to the actual accumulated expenditures
if the property does not have property specific debt. If the property is encumbered by specific debt, we will capitalize both the
interest incurred applicable to that debt and additional interest expense using our weighted average borrowing rate for any
accumulated expenditures in excess of the principal balance of the debt encumbering the property. The capitalization of such
expenses ceases when the real estate is ready for its intended use, but no later than one-year from substantial completion of major
construction activities.
Our assets and related intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that
the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. 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, intended 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. If our estimates of future cash flows, anticipated holding
periods, or fair values change, based on market conditions or otherwise, our evaluation of impairment charges may be different
and such differences could be material to our financial statements. Estimates of future cash flows are subjective and are based, in
part, on assumptions regarding future occupancy, rental rates and capital requirements that could differ materially from actual
results.
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Investments in Real Estate Ventures
We analyze our real estate ventures to determine whether the entities should be consolidated. If it is determined that these entities
are variable interest entities ("VIEs") in which we have a variable interest, we assess whether we are the primary beneficiary of
the VIE to determine whether it should be consolidated. We are not the primary beneficiary of entities when we do not have voting
control, lack the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance, or the limited
partners (or non-managing members) have substantive participatory rights. If it is determined that these entities are not VIEs, then
the determination as to whether we consolidate is based on whether we have a controlling financial interest in the entity, which is
based on our voting interests and the degree of influence we have over the entity. Management uses its judgment when determining
if we are the primary beneficiary of, or have a controlling financial interest in, an entity in which we have a variable interest.
Factors considered in determining whether we have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s
economic performance include voting rights, involvement in day-to-day capital and operating decisions and the extent of our
involvement in the entity.
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. Significant influence is typically indicated through ownership of 20% or more of
the voting interests. Under the equity method, we record our investments in these entities in "Investments in unconsolidated real
estate ventures" on our balance sheets, and our proportionate share of earnings or losses earned by the real estate venture is
recognized in "Income (loss) from unconsolidated real estate ventures, net" in the accompanying statements of operations. We
earn revenues from the management services we provide to unconsolidated entities. These fees are determined in accordance with
the terms specific to each arrangement and may include property and asset management fees or transactional fees for leasing,
acquisition, development and construction, financing and legal services provided. We account for this revenue gross of our
ownership interest in each respective real estate venture and recognize such revenue in "Third-party real estate services, including
reimbursements" in our statements of operations when earned. Our proportionate share of related expenses is recognized in "Income
(loss) from unconsolidated real estate ventures, net" in our statements of operations.
We may also earn incremental promote distributions if certain financial return benchmarks are achieved upon ultimate disposition
of the underlying properties. Promote fees are recognized when certain earnings events have occurred, and the amount is
determinable and collectible. Any promote fees are reflected in "Income (loss) from unconsolidated real estate ventures, net" in
our statements of operations.
With regard to distributions from unconsolidated real estate ventures, we use the information that is available to us to determine
the nature of the underlying activity that generated the distributions. Using the nature of distribution approach, cash flows generated
from the operations of an unconsolidated real estate venture are classified as a return on investment (cash inflow from operating
activities) and cash flows from property sales, debt refinancing or sales of our investments are classified as a return of investment
(cash inflow from investing activities).
On a periodic basis, we evaluate our investments in unconsolidated entities for impairment. We assess whether there are any
indicators, including underlying property operating performance and general market conditions, that the value of our investments
in unconsolidated real estate ventures may be impaired. 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, 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 age of the venture, our intent and ability
to retain our investment in the entity, financial condition and long-term prospects of the entity and relationships with our partners
and banks. If we believe that the decline in the fair value of the investment is temporary, no impairment charge 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.
Revenue Recognition
We have leases with various tenants across our portfolio of properties, which generate rental income and operating cash flows for
our benefit. Through these leases, we provide tenants with the right to control the use of our real estate, which tenants agree to use
and control. The right to control our real estate conveys to our tenants substantially all of the economic benefits and the right to
direct how and for what purpose the real estate is used throughout the period of use, thereby meeting the definition of a lease.
Leases will be classified as either operating, sales-type or direct finance leases based on whether the lease is structured in effect
as a financed purchase.
Property rentals 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. When a renewal option is included within the lease, we assess whether the option is reasonably certain
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of being exercised against relevant economic factors to determine whether the option period should be included as part of the lease
term. Further, property rentals revenue includes tenant reimbursements revenue from the recovery of all or a portion of the operating
expenses and real estate taxes of the respective assets. Tenant reimbursements, which vary each period, are non-lease components
that are not the predominant activity within the contract. We combine certain lease and non-lease components of our operating
leases. Non-lease components are recognized together with fixed base rent in "Property rentals revenue", as variable lease income
in the same periods as the related expenses are incurred. Certain commercial leases may also provide for the payment by the lessee
of additional rents based on a percentage of sales, which are recorded as variable lease income in the period the additional rents
are earned.
We commence rental revenue recognition when the tenant takes possession of the leased space or controls the physical use of the
leased space and when the leased space is substantially ready for its intended use. In circumstances where we provide a tenant
improvement allowance for improvements that are owned by the tenant, we recognize the allowance as a reduction of property
rentals revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease when the tenant takes possession of the space. Differences between
rental revenue recognized and amounts due under the respective lease agreements are recorded as an increase or decrease to
"Deferred rent receivable, net" on our balance sheets. Property rentals revenue also includes the amortization or accretion of
acquired above-and below-market leases. We periodically evaluate the collectability of amounts due from tenants and recognize
an adjustment to property rental revenue for the estimated losses resulting from the inability of tenants to make required payments
under lease agreements. Any changes to the provision for lease revenue determined to be not probable of collection are included
in "Property rentals revenue" in our statements of operations. We exercise judgment in assessing the probability of collection and
consider payment history and current credit status in making this determination.
Third-party real estate services revenue, including reimbursements, includes property and asset management fees, and transactional
fees for leasing, acquisition, development and construction, financing, and legal services. These fees are determined in accordance
with the terms specific to each arrangement and are recognized as the related services are performed. Development fees are earned
from providing services to third-party property owners and our unconsolidated real estate ventures. The performance obligations
associated with our development services contracts are satisfied over time and we recognize our development fee revenue using
a time based measure of progress over the course of the development project due to the stand-ready nature of the promised services.
The transaction prices for our performance obligations that are expected to be completed in greater than twelve months are variable
based on the costs ultimately incurred to develop the underlying assets. Judgments impacting the timing and amount of revenue
recognized from our development services contracts include the determination of the nature and number of performance obligations
within a contract, estimates of total development project costs, from which the fees are typically derived, and estimates of the
period of time over which the development services are expected to be performed, which is the period over which the revenue is
recognized. We recognize development fees earned from unconsolidated joint venture projects to the extent of the third-party
partners’ ownership interest.
Share-Based Compensation
The fair value of share-based compensation awards granted to our trustees, management or employees is determined, depending
on the type of award, using the Monte Carlo or Black-Scholes methods, which is intended to estimate the fair value of the awards
at the grant date using dividend yields, expected volatilities that are primarily based on available implied data and peer group
companies' historical data and post-vesting restriction periods. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve
in effect at the time of grant. The shortcut method is used for determining the expected life used in the valuation method.
Compensation expense is based on the fair value of our common shares at the date of the grant and is recognized ratably over the
vesting period using a graded vesting attribution model. We account for forfeitures as they occur. Distributions paid on unvested
OP Units, LTIP Units, LTIP Units with time-based vesting requirements ("Time-Based LTIP Units") and Performance-Based LTIP
Units are recorded to "Redeemable noncontrolling interests" in our balance sheets.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 to the financial statements for a description of recent accounting pronouncements.
Results of Operations
This section of this Form 10-K discusses 2019 and 2018 items and year-to-year comparisons between 2019 and 2018. Discussions
of 2017 items and year-to-year comparisons between 2018 and 2017 can be found in "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2018, filed with the SEC on February 26, 2019, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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During the year ended December 31, 2019, we sold Commerce Executive/Commerce Executive Metro Land, 1600 K Street, Vienna
Retail and a 50.0% interest in the entity that owns Central Place Tower; and during 2018, we sold Summit I and II, the Bowen
Building, Executive Tower, 1233 20th Street and the out-of-service portion of Falkland Chase-North, which we collectively refer
to as the "Disposed Properties" in the discussion below. In December 2019, we acquired F1RST Residences, which did not have
a material impact on our statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2019 to 2018
The following summarizes certain line items from our 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, 2019 as compared to the same period
in 2018:
Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
% Change
(In thousands)
Property rentals revenue
Third-party real estate services revenue, including reimbursements
Depreciation and amortization expense
Property operating expense
Real estate taxes expense
General and administrative expense:
Corporate and other
Third-party real estate services
Share-based compensation related to Formation Transaction and
special equity awards
Transaction and other costs
Income (loss) from unconsolidated real estate ventures, net
Interest and other income, net
Interest expense
Gain on sale of real estate
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Reduction of gain on bargain purchase
$
$
493,273
120,886
191,580
137,622
70,493
46,822
113,495
42,162
23,235
(1,395)
5,385
52,695
104,991
5,805
—
513,447
98,699
211,436
148,081
71,054
33,728
89,826
36,030
27,706
39,409
15,168
74,447
52,183
5,153
7,606
(3.9)%
22.5 %
(9.4)%
(7.1)%
(0.8)%
38.8 %
26.3 %
17.0 %
(16.1)%
(103.5)%
(64.5)%
(29.2)%
101.2 %
12.7 %
(100.0)%
Property rentals revenue, decreased by approximately $20.2 million, or 3.9%, to $493.3 million in 2019 from $513.4 million in
2018. The decrease was primarily due to a $26.1 million decline in property rentals revenue related to the Disposed Properties and
a $2.8 million decline related to properties taken out of service for redevelopment. The decrease in property rentals revenue was
partially offset by a $4.2 million increase in revenue related to 1221 Van Street, which we placed into service during the first
quarter of 2018, a combined $1.9 million increase in revenue related to West Half and 4747 Bethesda Avenue, which were both
placed into service during the second half of 2019, and an increase in straight line rental revenue, primarily related to a ground
lease at 1700 M Street that was executed in the fourth quarter of 2018.
Third-party real estate services revenue, including reimbursements, increased by approximately $22.2 million, or 22.5%, to $120.9
million in 2019 from $98.7 million in 2018. The increase was primarily due to an $8.1 million increase in development fee income
and a $16.4 million increase in reimbursement revenue primarily driven by construction management revenue, resulting from an
increase in construction projects in 2019.
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased by approximately $19.9 million, or 9.4%, to $191.6 million in 2019 from $211.4
million in 2018. The decrease was primarily due to a $14.1 million decline related to properties taken out of service for redevelopment
and a $7.6 million decrease related to the Disposed Properties. The decrease in depreciation and amortization expense was partially
offset by an increase of $3.6 million related to 1221 Van Street, West Half and 4747 Bethesda Avenue.
Property operating expense decreased by approximately $10.5 million, or 7.1%, to $137.6 million in 2019 from $148.1 million in
2018. The decrease was primarily due to an $8.3 million decline related to the Disposed Properties, a $3.5 million decline in
property operating expenses at Courthouse Plaza 1 and 2 due to a reduction in ground rent expense, and a $2.4 million reduction
associated with properties taken out of service for redevelopment. The decrease in property operating expense was partially offset
by an increase of $2.9 million related to 1221 Van Street, West Half and 4747 Bethesda Avenue.
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Real estate tax expense decreased by approximately $561,000, or 0.8%, to $70.5 million in 2019 from $71.1 million in 2018. The
decrease was primarily due to a $4.0 million decline related to the Disposed Properties and a $1.2 million decrease related to
properties taken out of service for redevelopment for which we began capitalizing expenses during 2019. The decrease in real
estate tax expense was partially offset by an increase in real estate taxes related to various properties throughout our portfolio.
General and administrative expense: corporate and other increased by approximately $13.1 million, or 38.8%, to $46.8 million in
2019 from $33.7 million in 2018. The increase was primarily due to an increase in share-based compensation expense from the
issuance of the 2019 equity awards, an increase in compensation expense as a result of the adoption of Accounting Standards
Update 2016-02, Leases ("Topic 842"), which requires the expensing of previously capitalized indirect internal leasing costs, and
an increase in overall consulting, legal and marketing expenses.
General and administrative expense: third-party real estate services increased by approximately $23.7 million, or 26.3%, to $113.5
million in 2019 from $89.8 million in 2018. The increase was primarily due to an increase in reimbursable expenses resulting from
an increase in construction management projects, an increase in share-based compensation expense from the issuance of the 2019
equity awards and an increase in overall consulting and legal fees.
General and administrative expense: share-based compensation related to Formation Transaction and special equity awards
increased by approximately $6.1 million, or 17.0%, to $42.2 million in 2019 from $36.0 million in 2018. The increase was primarily
due to share-based compensation associated with the special equity awards issued in the fourth quarter of 2018 related to our
successful pursuit of Amazon's additional headquarters in National Landing, partially offset by the vesting of certain awards issued
in prior years.
Transaction and other costs of $23.2 million in 2019 include $10.9 million of expenses related to the relocation of our corporate
headquarters primarily due to an impairment charge on the right-of-use assets for leases associated with our former corporate
headquarters, $5.4 million of demolition costs related to 1900 Crystal Drive, $5.3 million of costs incurred in connection with the
Formation Transaction (including integration and severance costs), $651,000 of expenses related to other completed, potential and
pursued transactions and $1.0 million of other costs related to a contribution to the Washington Housing Conservancy. Transaction
and other costs of $27.7 million in 2018 include $15.9 million of costs incurred in connection with the Formation Transaction
(including transition services provided by our former parent, and integration and severance costs), $9.0 million of expenses related
to other completed, potential and pursued transactions and $2.8 million of other costs related to the successful pursuit of Amazon's
additional headquarters at our properties in National Landing.
Income (loss) from unconsolidated real estate ventures, net decreased by approximately $40.8 million, or 103.5%, to $(1.4) million
for 2019 from $39.4 million in 2018. The decrease was primarily due to the 2018 sales of our 5% interest in a real estate venture
that owned the Investment Building, resulting in a gain of $15.5 million, and the sale of The Warner Building by one of our
unconsolidated real estate ventures, resulting in a gain of $20.6 million.
Interest and other income, net decreased by $9.8 million, or 64.5%, to $5.4 million in 2019 from $15.2 million in 2018. The
decrease is primarily due to a greater reduction in assumed lease liabilities in 2018 and lower income from other investments. The
decrease in interest and other income was partially offset by higher interest income in 2019.
Interest expense decreased by approximately $21.8 million, or 29.2%, to $52.7 million in 2019 from $74.4 million in 2018. The
decrease was primarily due to the repayment of several mortgages payable during 2019 and 2018, a $9.0 million increase in
capitalized interest related to higher construction spend and additional projects under redevelopment and a $1.1 million decrease
related to the Disposed Properties. The decrease in interest expense was partially offset by additional revolving credit facility
borrowings in 2019 and ceasing the capitalization of interest for 1221 Van Street and West Half.
Gain on the sale of real estate of $105.0 million in 2019 was due to the sales of Commerce Executive/Commerce Metro Land,
1600 K Street, Vienna Retail, and a 50% interest in the entity that owns Central Place Tower and the subsequent remeasurement
of our remaining interest to fair value. Gain on the sale of real estate of $52.2 million in 2018 was primarily related to the sales of
Summit I and II, the Bowen Building, Executive Tower, 1233 20th Street and the out-of-service portion of Falkland Chase - North.
Loss on the extinguishment of debt was $5.8 million in 2019, of which $2.9 million related to our repayment of various mortgages
payable and $2.9 million related to the termination of various interest rate swaps in connection with the repayment of the loan
encumbering Central Place Tower. Loss on extinguishment of debt of $5.2 million in 2018 was due to our repayment of various
mortgages payable.
The reduction of gain on bargain purchase of $7.6 million in 2018 was due to finalizing the fair values used in the purchase price
allocation related to the Combination.
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FFO
FFO is a non-GAAP financial measure computed in accordance with the definition established by National Association of Real
Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT") in the NAREIT FFO White Paper - 2018 Restatement issued in 2018. NAREIT defines
FFO as net income (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding depreciation and amortization related to real estate, gains
and losses from the sale of certain real estate assets, gains and 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 as compared to similar real estate companies because FFO excludes real estate depreciation and amortization expense
and other non-comparable income and expenses, which implicitly assumes that the value of real estate diminishes predictably over
time rather than fluctuating based on market conditions. 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
(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.
The following is the reconciliation of net income attributable to common shareholders, the most directly comparable GAAP
measure, to FFO:
Year Ended December 31,
2018
2019
Net income attributable to common shareholders
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net income
Gain on sale of real estate
Gain on sale from unconsolidated real estate ventures
Real estate depreciation and amortization
Pro rata share of real estate depreciation and amortization from unconsolidated
real estate ventures
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated real estate
ventures
FFO attributable to OP Units (1)
FFO attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
FFO attributable to common shareholders (1)
FFO per diluted common share
Weighted average diluted shares
_______________
$
$
$
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
39,924
65,571
$
8,573
—
74,144
(104,991)
(335)
180,508
20,577
(7)
169,896
(19,306)
150,590
1.15
130,687
$
$
6,710
(21)
46,613
(52,183)
(36,042)
201,062
25,039
(51)
184,438
(25,798)
158,640
1.33
119,176
Note: FFO is presented for the two years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. FFO for the year ended December 31, 2017 is excluded due to
the lack of comparability of periods prior to the Combination.
(1) Due to our adoption of Topic 842, beginning in 2019, we no longer capitalize internal leasing costs and expense these costs as incurred
(such costs were $6.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2018).
NOI and Same Store NOI
We utilize NOI, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, to assess a segment’s performance. The most directly comparable GAAP
measure is net income 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, 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 amortization of acquired above-market leases and below-market ground lease intangibles. Management uses
NOI as a supplemental performance measure for our assets and believes it provides useful information to investors because it
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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 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 that to facilitate a
clear understanding of our operating results, NOI should be examined in conjunction with net income attributable to common
shareholders as presented in our financial statements. NOI should not be considered as an alternative to net income 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.
We also provide certain information on a "same store" basis. 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 except for properties for which
significant redevelopment, renovation or repositioning occurred during either of the periods being compared. While there is
judgment surrounding changes in designations, a property is removed 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 property under construction 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.
During the year ended December 31, 2019, our same store pool changed from the prior year due to the inclusion of the JBG Assets
and one Vornado Included Asset (The Bartlett), and the exclusion of Commerce Executive, 1600 K Street and Vienna Retail, which
were sold during 2019, and 2001 Richmond Highway, which is being phased out of service for future development.
Same store NOI decreased by $21.9 million, or 7.0%, for the year ended December 31, 2019 as compared to the year ended
December 31, 2018. The decrease in same store NOI for the year ended December 31, 2019, was largely attributable to increased
rental abatements and rent reductions, and an increase in assumed lease liability payments. The lease renewals we executed in
2017 and 2018 reduced our NOI in 2019, primarily due to free rent associated with these early renewals. Because (i) the concessions
in our commercial portfolio have burned off to stabilized levels, (ii) we delivered Under Construction assets on or ahead of schedule,
and (iii) we acquired F1RST Residences, we expect NOI to rebound in 2020.
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The following is the reconciliation of net income attributable to common shareholders to NOI and same store NOI:
Net income attributable to common shareholders
$
65,571
$
39,924
Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
(Dollars in thousands)
Add:
Depreciation and amortization expense
General and administrative expense:
Corporate and other
Third-party real estate services
Share-based compensation related to Formation Transaction and
special equity awards
Transaction and other costs
Interest expense
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Reduction of gain on bargain purchase
Income tax benefit
Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling
interests
Less:
Third-party real estate services, including reimbursements
Other revenue (1)
Income (loss) from unconsolidated real estate ventures, net
Interest and other income, net
Gain on sale of real estate
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Consolidated NOI
NOI attributable to unconsolidated real estate ventures at our share
Non-cash rent adjustments (2)
Other adjustments (3)
Total adjustments
NOI
Less: out-of-service NOI loss (4)
Operating Portfolio NOI
Non-same store NOI (5)
Same store NOI (6)
Change in same store NOI
Number of properties in same store pool
191,580
46,822
113,495
42,162
23,235
52,695
5,805
—
(1,302)
8,573
120,886
7,638
(1,395)
5,385
104,991
—
311,131
21,797
(34,359)
13,979
1,417
312,548
(7,013)
319,561
27,298
$
292,263
$
(7.0)%
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211,436
33,728
89,826
36,030
27,706
74,447
5,153
7,606
(738)
6,710
98,699
6,358
39,409
15,168
52,183
21
319,990
36,684
(10,349)
15,061
41,396
361,386
(4,395)
365,781
51,646
314,135
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(1) Excludes parking revenue of $26.0 million and $25.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018.
(2) Adjustment to exclude straight-line rent, above/below market lease amortization and lease incentive amortization.
(3) Adjustment to include other revenue and payments associated with assumed lease liabilities related to operating properties and to exclude
(4)
(5)
(6)
commercial lease termination revenue and allocated corporate general and administrative expenses to operating properties.
Includes the results for our under construction assets and future development pipeline.
Includes the results for properties that were not in service for the entirety of both periods being compared and properties for which significant
redevelopment, renovation or repositioning occurred during either of the periods being compared. The decrease in non-same store NOI was
primarily attributable to lost income from disposed assets.
Includes the results of the properties that are owned, operated and in service for the entirety of both periods being compared except for
properties for which significant redevelopment, renovation or repositioning occurred during either of the periods being compared.
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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 defined our reportable segments to be aligned with our method of internal reporting and the way
our Chief Executive Officer, who is also our Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"), makes key operating decisions, evaluates
financial results, allocates resources and manages our business. Accordingly, we aggregate our operating segments into three
reportable segments (commercial, multifamily, 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. NOI includes property rental
revenue and other property revenue, and deducts property operating expenses and real estate taxes.
With respect to the third-party asset management and real estate services business, the CODM reviews revenues 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 disclosed separately in our statements of operations and
discussed in the preceding pages under "Results of Operations." The following represents the components of revenue from our
third-party real estate services business:
Property management fees
Asset management fees
Leasing fees
Development fees
Construction management fees
Other service revenue
Third-party real estate services revenue,
excluding reimbursements
Reimbursements revenue (1)
Third-party real estate services revenue,
including reimbursements
_________________
Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
(In thousands)
$
22,437
$
14,045
7,377
15,655
1,669
4,269
65,452
55,434
$
120,886
$
24,831
14,910
6,658
7,592
2,892
2,801
59,684
39,015
98,699
(1) Represents reimbursements of expenses incurred by us on behalf of third parties, including allocated payroll costs and amounts paid to
third-party contractors for construction management projects.
Third-party real estate services revenue, including reimbursements, increased by approximately $22.2 million, or 22.5%, to $120.9
million in 2019 from $98.7 million in 2018. The increase was primarily due to an $8.1 million increase in development fee income
and a $16.4 million increase in reimbursement revenue primarily driven by construction management revenue, resulting from an
increase in construction projects in 2019.
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 rentals revenue plus other property revenue (primarily parking revenue). Property
expense is calculated as property operating expenses plus real estate taxes. Consolidated NOI is calculated as total property revenue
less total property expense. See Note 18 to the financial statements for the reconciliation of net income attributable to common
shareholders to consolidated NOI for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019. The following is a summary
of NOI by segment:
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Property revenue:
Commercial
Multifamily
Other (1)
Total property revenue
Property expense:
Commercial
Multifamily
Other (1)
Total property expense
Consolidated NOI:
Commercial
Multifamily
Other (1)
Consolidated NOI
_________________
Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
(In thousands)
$
$
$
408,904
116,710
(6,368)
519,246
163,292
50,257
(5,434)
208,115
245,612
66,453
(934)
311,131
$
430,042
109,357
(274)
539,125
171,612
45,782
1,741
219,135
258,430
63,575
(2,015)
319,990
(1)
Includes activity related to future development assets and corporate entities and the elimination of intersegment activity.
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2019 to 2018
Commercial: Property revenue decreased by $21.1 million, or 4.9%, to $408.9 million in 2019 from $430.0 million in 2018.
Consolidated NOI decreased by $12.8 million, or 5.0%, to $245.6 million in 2019 from $258.4 million in 2018. The decrease in
property revenue and consolidated NOI was primarily due to the sale of the Disposed Properties, properties that were taken out
of service for redevelopment, and rent reductions at 2101 L Street and Courthouse Plaza 1 and 2. These decreases were partially
offset by an increase in revenue and consolidated NOI from Central Place Tower, which we placed into service during the first
quarter of 2018, 4747 Bethesda Avenue, which we placed into service during the fourth quarter of 2019, and the ground lease at
1700 M Street executed in the fourth quarter of 2018.
Multifamily: Property revenue increased by $7.4 million, or 6.7%, to $116.7 million in 2019 from $109.4 million in 2018.
Consolidated NOI increased by $2.9 million, or 4.5%, to $66.5 million in 2019 from $63.6 million in 2018. The increase in property
revenue and consolidated NOI was primarily due to an increase in occupancy at 1221 Van Street, which we placed into service
during the first quarter of 2018, an increase in occupancy at RiverHouse Apartments and the acquisition of F1RST Residences.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Property rental income is our primary source of operating cash flow and is dependent on a number of 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, the WHI Impact Pool and other third parties.
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. Other sources of liquidity to fund cash
requirements include proceeds from financings, asset sales and the issuance and sale of equity securities, including from any "at
the market" ("ATM") offerings under our ATM program. We anticipate that cash flows from continuing operations and proceeds
from financings, recapitalizations and asset sales, together with existing cash balances, will be adequate to fund our business
operations, debt amortization, capital expenditures, dividends to shareholders and distributions to holders of OP Units over the
next 12 months.
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Financing Activities
The following is a summary of mortgages payable:
Variable rate (2)
Fixed rate (3)
Mortgages payable
Unamortized deferred financing costs and premium/
discount, net
Mortgages payable, net
__________________________
Weighted Average
Effective
Interest Rate (1)
December 31,
2019
2018
3.36%
4.29%
$
$
(In thousands)
2,200
$
1,125,648
1,127,848
(2,071)
1,125,777
$
308,918
1,535,734
1,844,652
(6,271)
1,838,381
(1) Weighted average effective interest rate as of December 31, 2019.
(2)
(3)
Includes a variable rate mortgage payable with an interest rate cap agreement as of December 31, 2018.
Includes variable rate mortgages payable with interest rates fixed by interest rate swap agreements.
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the net carrying value of real estate collateralizing our mortgages payable, excluding assets
held for sale, totaled $1.4 billion and $2.3 billion. Our mortgages payable 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 of our mortgages payable are recourse to us. See Note 19 to the financial statements for
additional information. As of December 31, 2019, we were not in default under any mortgage loan.
During the year ended December 31, 2019, aggregate borrowings under mortgages payable totaled $2.2 million related to
construction draws. During the year ended December 31, 2019, we repaid mortgages payable with an aggregate principal balance
of $709.1 million. The loss on the extinguishment of debt was $5.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, of which $2.9
million related to our repayment of various mortgages payable and $2.9 million related to the termination of various interest rate
swaps in connection with the repayment of the loan encumbering Central Place Tower. In February 2020, we entered into a mortgage
loan with a principal balance of $175.0 million collateralized by 4747 and 4749 Bethesda Avenue.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, aggregate borrowings under mortgages payable totaled $118.1 million, of which $47.5
million related to the principal balance on a new mortgage payable collateralized by 1730 M Street and the remainder related to
construction draws under mortgages payable. During the year ended December 31, 2018, we repaid mortgages payable with an
aggregate principal balance of $298.1 million, which resulted in a loss on the extinguishment of debt of $5.2 million.
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, we had various interest rate swap and cap agreements on certain of our mortgages payable
with an aggregate notional value of $867.6 million and $1.3 billion. During the year ended December 31, 2019, in connection with
the repayment of the loan encumbering Central Place Tower, we terminated various interest rate swaps with an aggregate notional
value of $220.0 million. During the year ended December 31, 2018, we entered into various interest rate swap and cap agreements
on certain of our mortgages payable with an aggregate notional value of $381.3 million. See Note 17 to the financial statements
for additional information.
As of December 31, 2019, our $1.4 billion credit facility consisted of a $1.0 billion revolving credit facility maturing in July 2021,
with two six-month extension options, a delayed draw $200.0 million unsecured term loan ("Tranche A-1 Term Loan") maturing
in January 2023, and a delayed draw $200.0 million unsecured term loan ("Tranche A-2 Term Loan") maturing in July 2024.
Effective as of July 17, 2019, the credit facility was amended to extend the delayed draw period of our Tranche A-1 Term Loan
to July 2020. In December 2019, we drew $200.0 million under the revolving credit facility, which was repaid in 2020.
Based on the terms as of December 31, 2019, the interest rate for the credit facility varies based on a ratio of our total outstanding
indebtedness to a valuation of certain real property and assets and ranges (a) in the case of the revolving credit facility, from LIBOR
plus 1.10% to LIBOR plus 1.50%, (b) in the case of the Tranche A-1 Term Loan, from LIBOR plus 1.20% to LIBOR plus 1.70%
and (c) in the case of the Tranche A-2 Term Loan, effective as of July 17, 2019, from LIBOR plus 1.15% to LIBOR plus 1.70%,
reflecting a 40 basis point reduction from the prior credit facility. There are various LIBOR options in the credit facility, and we
elected the one-month LIBOR option as of December 31, 2019. We were not in default under our credit facility as of December 31,
2019. In January 2020, the credit facility was amended to extend the maturity date of the revolving credit facility from July 2021
to January 2025, and to reduce its range of interest rates by five basis points to LIBOR plus 1.05% to 1.50%.
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As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, we had interest rate swaps with an aggregate notional value of $100.0 million, which mature
in January 2023 and effectively convert the variable interest rate applicable to our Tranche A-1 Term Loan to a fixed interest rate,
providing weighted average base interest rates under the facility agreements of 2.12% per annum for both periods. As of
December 31, 2019, we had interest rate swaps with an aggregate notional value of $137.6 million, which effectively convert the
variable interest rate applicable to a portion of the outstanding balance of our Tranche A-2 Term Loan to a fixed interest rate,
providing a weighted average base interest rate under the facility agreements of 2.59% per annum.
The following is a summary of amounts outstanding under the credit facility:
Revolving credit facility (2) (3) (4)
Tranche A-1 Term Loan (5)
Tranche A-2 Term Loan (5)
Unsecured term loans
Unamortized deferred financing costs, net
Unsecured term loans, net
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Effective
Interest Rate (1)
December 31,
2019
2018
(In thousands)
2.86%
3.32%
3.74%
$
$
$
200,000
100,000
200,000
300,000
(2,705)
297,295
$
$
$
—
100,000
200,000
300,000
(2,871)
297,129
Interest rate as of December 31, 2019.
(1)
(2) As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, letters of credit with an aggregate face amount of $1.5 million and $5.7 million were provided under
our revolving credit facility.
(3) As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, net deferred financing costs related to our revolving credit facility totaling $3.1 million and $4.8 million
were included in "Other assets, net."
(4) The interest rate for the revolving credit facility excludes a 0.15% facility fee. In January 2020, the credit facility was amended to extend
the maturity date of the revolving credit facility from July 2021 to January 2025, and to reduce its range of interest rates by five basis points
to LIBOR plus 1.05% to 1.50%.
(5) The interest rate includes the impact of interest rate swap agreements.
Our existing floating rate debt instruments, including our credit facility, and our hedging arrangements, currently use LIBOR as
a reference rate, and we expect a transition from LIBOR to another reference rate in the near term. In July 2017, due to a decline
in the quantity of loans used to calculate LIBOR, the United Kingdom regulator that regulates LIBOR announced that it intends
to stop compelling banks to submit rates for the calculation of LIBOR after 2021, and LIBOR is expected to be phased out
accordingly. In April 2018, the New York Federal Reserve commenced publishing an alternative reference rate for the U.S. dollar,
the SOFR, proposed by a group of major market participants convened by the U.S. Federal Reserve with participation by SEC
Staff and other regulators, the ARRC. ARRC has proposed a paced market transition plan to SOFR from LIBOR, and organizations
are currently working on industry-wide and company-specific transition plans related to derivatives and cash markets exposed to
LIBOR, but there remains uncertainty in the timing and details of this transition.
Liquidity Requirements
Our principal liquidity needs for the next 12 months and beyond are to fund:
•
•
•
•
•
•
normal recurring expenses;
debt service and principal repayment obligations, including balloon payments on maturing debt;
capital expenditures, including major renovations, tenant improvements and leasing costs;
development expenditures;
dividends to shareholders and distributions to holders of OP Units and
possible acquisitions of properties, either directly or indirectly through the acquisition of equity interests therein.
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We expect to satisfy these needs using one or more of the following:
•
•
•
•
•
cash flows from operations;
distributions from real estate ventures;
cash and cash equivalent balances;
proceeds from the issuance and sale of equity securities and
proceeds from financings, recapitalizations and asset sales.
We anticipate that cash flows from continuing operations and proceeds from financings, recapitalizations and asset sales, together
with existing cash balances, will be adequate to fund our business operations, debt amortization, capital expenditures, dividends
to shareholders and distributions to holders of OP Units over the next 12 months.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments
The following is a summary of our contractual obligations and commitments as of December 31, 2019:
Contractual cash obligations
(principal and interest):
Debt obligations (1) (2)
Operating leases (3)
Other
Total
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Thereafter
(In thousands)
$ 1,870,093
$ 167,619
$ 155,518
$ 364,836
$ 303,224
$ 351,997
$ 526,899
53,052
727
5,999
231
3,348
175
3,064
175
2,000
146
2,061
—
36,580
—
Total contractual cash obligations (4)
$ 1,923,872
$ 173,849
$ 159,041
$ 368,075
$ 305,370
$ 354,058
$ 563,479
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(1)
Interest was computed giving effect to interest rate hedges. One-month LIBOR of 1.76% was applied to loans which are variable (no hedge)
or variable with an interest rate cap. Additionally, we assumed no additional borrowings on construction loans.
(2) Excludes our proportionate share of unconsolidated real estate venture indebtedness. See additional information in Off-Balance Sheet
Arrangements section below.
(3) With the adoption of Topic 842, as of January 1, 2019, we recognized right-of-use assets and lease liabilities in our balance sheet associated
with our corporate office lease and various ground leases for which we are the lessee. See Note 2 to the financial statements for more
information.
(4) Excludes obligations related to construction or development contracts, since payments are only due upon satisfactory performance under
the contracts. See Commitments and Contingencies section below for additional information.
As of December 31, 2019, we have capital commitments and certain recorded guarantees to our unconsolidated real estate ventures
totaling approximately $57.7 million.
In December 2019, our Board of Trustees declared a quarterly dividend of $0.225 per common share, which was paid on January 8,
2020.
Summary of Cash Flows
The following summary discussion of our cash flows is based on our statements of cash flows and is not meant to be an all-inclusive
discussion of the changes in our cash flows:
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 2019
Year Ended December 31,
2018
2019
$
(In thousands)
$
173,986
(240,672)
(190,330)
188,193
66,327
(193,545)
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash decreased $257.0 million to $142.5 million as of December 31, 2019, compared to
$399.5 million as of December 31, 2018. This decrease resulted from $240.7 million of net cash used in investing activities and
$190.3 million of net cash used in financing activities, partially offset by $174.0 million of net cash provided by operating activities.
Our outstanding debt was $1.6 billion and $2.1 billion as of December 31, 2019 and 2018. The $516.8 million decrease in outstanding
debt was primarily from repayments of mortgages payable, partially offset by a draw on the revolving credit facility.
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Net cash provided by operating activities of $174.0 million primarily comprised: (i) $214.8 million of net income (before $245.6
million of non-cash items and a $105.0 million gain on sale of real estate) and (ii) $2.7 million of return on capital from
unconsolidated real estate ventures, partially offset by (iii) $43.5 million of net change in operating assets and liabilities. Non-
cash income adjustments of $245.6 million primarily include depreciation and amortization expense, share-based compensation
expense, deferred rent, impairment of the right-of-use asset for leases associated with our former corporate headquarters,
amortization of lease incentives and loss on extinguishment of debt.
Net cash used in investing activities of $240.7 million primarily comprised: (i) $441.0 million of development costs, construction
in progress and real estate additions, (ii) $165.2 million related to the acquisition of F1RST Residences in December 2019, and
(iii) $18.7 million of investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures, partially offset by (iv) $377.5 million of proceeds from
the sales of real estate and (v) $7.6 million of distributions of capital from unconsolidated real estate ventures.
Net cash used in financing activities of $190.3 million primarily comprised: (i) $719.0 million of repayments of mortgages payable,
(ii) $129.8 million of dividends paid to common shareholders and (iii) $17.4 million of distributions to redeemable noncontrolling
interests, partially offset by (iv) $472.8 million of net proceeds from the issuance of common stock and (v) $200.0 million of
proceeds from borrowings under our revolving credit facility.
Cash Flows for the Year Ended December 31, 2018
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash increased $61.0 million to $399.5 million as of December 31, 2018, compared to
$338.6 million as of December 31, 2017. This increase resulted from $188.2 million of net cash provided by operating activities
and $66.3 million of net cash provided by investing activities, partially offset by $193.5 million of net cash used in financing
activities.
Net cash provided by operating activities of $188.2 million primarily comprised: (i) $227.7 million of net income (before $233.2
million of non-cash items and $52.2 million gain on sale of real estate) and (ii) $7.8 million of return on capital from unconsolidated
real estate ventures, partially offset by (iii) $47.3 million of net change in operating assets and liabilities. Non-cash income
adjustments of $233.2 million primarily include depreciation and amortization expense, share-based compensation expense, income
from unconsolidated real estate ventures, deferred rent and reduction of gain on bargain purchase.
Net cash provided by investing activities of $66.3 million primarily comprised: (i) $413.1 million of proceeds from sale of real
estate, (ii) $80.3 million of distributions of capital from sales of unconsolidated real estate ventures and (iii) $14.4 million of
distributions of capital from unconsolidated real estate ventures, partially offset by (iv) $385.9 million of development costs,
construction in progress and real estate additions, (v) $31.2 million of investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures and (vi)
$23.2 million of real estate acquisitions.
Net cash used in financing activities of $193.5 million primarily comprised: (i) $312.9 million of repayments of mortgages payable,
(ii) $150.8 million repayment of our revolving credit facility, (iii) $107.4 million of dividends paid to common shareholders and
(iv) $17.4 million of distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests, partially offset by (v) $250.0 million of proceeds from
borrowings under our unsecured term loans, (vi) $118.1 million of aggregate proceeds from borrowings under mortgages payable
and (vii) $35.0 million of proceeds from borrowings under our revolving credit facility.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
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, 2019, we have investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures totaling $543.0 million. For the majority
of 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 6 to the
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 (1) guarantee portions of the principal, interest and other amounts in connection with
borrowings, (2) provide customary environmental indemnifications and nonrecourse carve-outs (e.g., guarantees against fraud,
misrepresentation and bankruptcy) in connection with borrowings or (3) 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
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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, 2019, we have additional capital commitments and certain recorded guarantees to our unconsolidated real
estate ventures totaling $57.7 million. As of December 31, 2019, we had no principal payment guarantees related to our
unconsolidated real estate ventures.
Reconsideration events could cause us to consolidate these unconsolidated real estate ventures and partnerships in the future or
deconsolidate a consolidated entity. We evaluate reconsideration events as we become aware of them. Some triggers to be
considered are additional contributions required by each partner and each partner's ability to make those contributions. Under
certain of these circumstances, we may purchase our partner’s interest. Our unconsolidated real estate ventures are held in entities
which appear sufficiently stable to meet their capital requirements; however, if market conditions worsen and our partners are
unable to meet their commitments, we may have to consolidate these entities.
Commitments and Contingencies
Insurance
We maintain general liability insurance with limits of $200.0 million per occurrence and in the aggregate, and property and rental
value insurance coverage with limits of $2.0 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 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 mortgages payable secured by our properties, a revolving credit facility and unsecured 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 reasonable costs in the future. If lenders insist on
greater coverage than we are able to obtain, it could adversely affect the ability to finance or refinance our properties.
Construction Commitments
As of December 31, 2019, we have construction in progress that will require an additional $196.9 million to complete ($160.1
million related to our consolidated entities and $36.8 million related to our unconsolidated real estate ventures at our share), based
on our current plans and estimates, which we anticipate will be primarily expended over the next two to three 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, issuance and sale of equity securities and available cash.
Other
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.
In connection with the Formation Transaction, we have an agreement with Vornado regarding tax matters (the "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, an owner of real estate is liable for the costs of removal
or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances on such real estate. These laws often impose such liability without regard
to whether the owner knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of such hazardous or toxic substances. The costs of remediation
or removal of such substances may be substantial and the presence of such substances, or the failure to promptly remediate such
substances, may adversely affect the owner’s ability to sell such real estate or to borrow using such real estate as collateral. In
connection with the ownership and operation of our assets, we may be potentially liable for such costs. The operations of current
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and former tenants at our assets have involved, or may have involved, the use of hazardous materials or generated hazardous
wastes. The release of such hazardous materials 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 (1) expose us to
third-party liability (e.g., for cleanup costs, natural resource damages, bodily injury or property damage), (2) subject our properties
to liens in favor of the government for damages and costs the government incurs in connection with the contamination, (3) impose
restrictions on the manner in which a property may be used or businesses may be operated, or (4) 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 send contaminated materials to other locations for
treatment or disposal, we may be liable for cleanup of those sites if they become contaminated.
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 the preparation and issuance of a written report. Soil 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. They
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 did not reveal 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 19 to the financial statements, environmental liabilities
total $17.9 million as of both December 31, 2019 and 2018, and primarily relate to a liability to remediate pre-existing
environmental matters at Potomac Yard Land Bay H, which was acquired in December 2018.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest Rate Risk
We have exposure to fluctuations in interest rates, which are sensitive to many factors that are beyond our control. The following
is a summary of our exposure to a change in interest rates:
Debt (contractual balances):
Mortgages payable
Variable rate (1)
Fixed rate (2)
Credit facility (variable rate):
Revolving credit facility (3)
Tranche A-1 Term Loan (4)
Tranche A-2 Term Loan (5)
Pro rata share of debt of unconsolidated entities (contractual
balances):
Variable rate (1)
Fixed rate (2)
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December 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
Weighted
Average
Effective
Interest
Rate
Balance
Effect of 1%
Change in
Base Rates
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance
Weighted
Average
Effective
Interest
Rate
$
$
$
$
$
$
2,200
1,125,648
1,127,848
200,000
100,000
200,000
500,000
228,226
101,993
330,219
3.36% $
4.29%
$
2.86% $
3.32%
3.74%
$
4.30% $
4.24%
$
22
—
22
2,028
—
633
2,661
2,314
—
2,314
$
$
$
$
$
308,918
1,535,734
1,844,652
—
100,000
200,000
146,980
152,410
299,390
4.30%
4.09%
3.60%
3.32%
4.05%
6.19%
4.44%
(1)
(2)
Includes a variable rate mortgage payable with an interest rate cap agreement as of December 31, 2018.
Includes variable rate mortgages payable with interest rates fixed by interest rate swap agreements.
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(3) The interest rate for the revolving credit facility excludes a 0.15% facility fee.
(4) As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the outstanding balance was fixed by interest rate swap agreements.
(5) As of December 31, 2019, a portion of the outstanding balance was fixed by interest rate swap agreements with a notional value of $137.6
million.
The fair value of our mortgages payable is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows of these instruments using
current risk-adjusted rates available to borrowers with similar credit profiles based on market sources. The fair value of our revolving
credit facility and unsecured term loans is calculated based on the net present value of payments over the term of the facilities
using estimated market rates for similar notes and remaining terms. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the estimated fair value
of our consolidated debt was $1.7 billion and $2.2 billion. These estimates of fair value, which are made at the end of the reporting
period, may be different from the amounts that may ultimately be realized upon the disposition of our financial instruments.
Hedging Activities
To manage, or hedge, our exposure to interest rate risk, we follow established risk management policies and procedures, including
the use of a variety of derivative financial instruments. We do not enter into derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.
Derivative Financial Instruments Designated as Cash Flow Hedges
Certain derivative financial instruments, consisting of interest rate swap and cap agreements, are designated as cash flow hedges,
and are carried at their estimated fair value on a recurring basis. We assess the effectiveness of our cash flow hedges both at
inception and on an ongoing basis. If the hedges are deemed to be effective, the fair value is recorded in accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss) and is subsequently reclassified into "Interest expense" in the period that the hedged forecasted
transactions affect earnings. Our cash flow hedges become less than perfectly effective if the critical terms of the hedging instrument
and the forecasted transactions do not perfectly match such as notional amounts, settlement dates, reset dates, calculation period
and interest rates. In addition, we evaluate the default risk of the counterparty by monitoring the creditworthiness of the counterparty.
While management believes its judgments are reasonable, a change in a derivative’s effectiveness as a hedge could materially
affect expenses, net income and equity.
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, we had interest rate swap and cap agreements with an aggregate notional value of $935.1
million and $786.4 million, which were designated as cash flow hedges. The fair value of our interest rate swaps and caps designated
as cash flow hedges consisted of assets totaling $7.9 million as of December 31, 2018, included in "Other assets, net" in our balance
sheet, and liabilities totaling $17.4 million and $1.7 million as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, included in "Other liabilities, net"
in our balance sheets.
Derivative Financial Instruments Not Designated as Hedges
Certain derivative financial instruments, consisting of interest rate swap and cap agreements, are considered economic hedges,
but not designated as accounting hedges, and are carried at their estimated fair value on a recurring basis. Realized and unrealized
gains are recorded in "Interest expense" in our statements of operations in the period in which the change occurs. As of December 31,
2019 and 2018, we had various interest rate swap and cap agreements with an aggregate notional value of $307.7 million and
$646.4 million, which were not designated as cash flow hedges. The fair value of our interest rate swaps and caps not designated
as hedges primarily consisted of assets totaling $2.5 million as of December 31, 2018 , included in "Other assets, net" in our balance
sheet.
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ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2019 and 2018
Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the years ended December 31, 2019,
2018 and 2017
Consolidated and Combined Statements of Equity for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders and the Board of Trustees of JBG SMITH Properties
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of JBG SMITH Properties and subsidiaries (the "Company") as
of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, equity, and cash flows,
for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, the related consolidated and combined statements of operations, comprehensive
income (loss), equity, and cash flows, for the year ended December 31, 2017, and the related notes and the schedules listed in the
Index at Item 15 (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the results of its operations
and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States)
(PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, based on criteria established in
Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission and our report dated February 25, 2020, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over
financial reporting.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are
required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error
or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether
due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis,
evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial
statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that was
communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are
material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The
communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and
we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the
accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Ventures - Refer to Notes 2, 6 and 7 to the financial statements
Critical Audit Matter Description
The Company has investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures which are required to be evaluated for consolidation, including
determining whether the real estate venture is a variable interest entity ("VIE"), and if so, whether the Company is the primary
beneficiary. Significant judgment is required by management to determine whether the Company has the power to direct the
activities that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance. Factors considered by management in determining
whether the Company has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance
include voting rights, involvement in day-to-day capital and operating decisions and the extent of the Company’s involvement in
the entity.
In December 2019, the Company sold a 50.0% interest in a real estate venture that owns Central Place Tower, an office building.
The Company determined that the real estate venture was not a VIE, and it does not have a controlling financial interest in the
venture. As a result, the Company recognized an aggregate $53.4 million gain, net of certain liabilities, on the partial sale and
subsequent remeasurement of its remaining interest in the real estate venture.
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Given the complexities associated with the accounting for the Company’s investments in real estate ventures, and the related
management judgments to determine whether a real estate venture is a VIE and whether the Company is the primary beneficiary
or has a controlling financial interest, performing the audit procedures to evaluate these investments in real estate ventures, including
the Central Place Tower venture, involved especially complex and subjective auditor judgment.
How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit
Our audit procedures related to management’s judgments to determine whether a real estate venture, including the entity that owns
Central Place Tower, is a VIE and whether the Company is the primary beneficiary or has a controlling financial interest included
the following, among others:
• We tested the effectiveness of the controls over management’s judgments to determine whether a real estate venture is a VIE
and whether the Company is the primary beneficiary or has a controlling financial interest, both at inception of a real estate
venture and upon occurrence of a reconsideration event.
• We assessed each of the Company’s new or modified real estate ventures and evaluated the appropriateness of the Company’s
accounting conclusions upon formation and reconsideration events by:
Reading the operating agreements, including the operating agreement for the real estate venture that owns Central
Place Tower, and other related documents and evaluating the structure and terms of the agreements to determine
whether a real estate venture is a VIE and whether the Company is the primary beneficiary or has a controlling
financial interest that should be consolidated.
Evaluating the evidence obtained in other areas of the audit to determine if there were additional reconsideration
events that had not been identified by the Company, including, among others, reading board minutes and understanding
changes to the real estate venture’s economics and status of development projects, if applicable.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
McLean, Virginia
February 25, 2020
We have served as the Company's auditor since 2016.
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JBG SMITH PROPERTIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except par value amounts)
ASSETS
Real estate, at cost:
Land and improvements
Buildings and improvements
Construction in progress, including land
Less accumulated depreciation
Real estate, net
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash
Tenant and other receivables, net
Deferred rent receivable, net
Investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures
Other assets, net
Assets held for sale
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND EQUITY
Liabilities:
Mortgages payable, net
Revolving credit facility
Unsecured term loans, net
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Other liabilities, net
Liabilities related to assets held for sale
Total liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
Shareholders' equity:
December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
$
$
$
$
1,240,455
3,880,973
654,091
5,775,519
(1,119,571)
4,655,948
126,413
16,103
52,941
169,721
543,026
253,687
168,412
5,986,251
$
$
1,125,777
200,000
297,295
157,702
206,042
—
1,986,816
1,371,874
3,722,930
697,930
5,792,734
(1,051,875)
4,740,859
260,553
138,979
46,568
143,473
322,878
264,994
78,981
5,997,285
1,838,381
—
297,129
130,960
181,606
3,717
2,451,793
612,758
558,140
Preferred shares, $0.01 par value - 200,000 shares authorized, none issued
—
—
Common shares, $0.01 par value - 500,000 shares authorized; 134,148 and 120,937
shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2019 and 2018
Additional paid-in capital
Accumulated deficit
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Total shareholders' equity of JBG SMITH Properties
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
Total equity
1,342
3,633,042
(231,164)
(16,744)
3,386,476
201
3,386,677
1,210
3,155,256
(176,018)
6,700
2,987,148
204
2,987,352
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND
EQUITY
$
5,986,251
$
5,997,285
See accompanying notes to the consolidated and combined financial statements.
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JBG SMITH PROPERTIES
Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
REVENUE
Property rentals
Third-party real estate services, including reimbursements
Other revenue
Total revenue
EXPENSES
Depreciation and amortization
Property operating
Real estate taxes
General and administrative:
Corporate and other
Third-party real estate services
Share-based compensation related to Formation Transaction and
special equity awards
Transaction and other costs
Total expenses
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Income (loss) from unconsolidated real estate ventures, net
Interest and other income, net
Interest expense
Gain on sale of real estate
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Gain (reduction of gain) on bargain purchase
Total other income (expense)
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX BENEFIT
Income tax benefit
NET INCOME (LOSS)
Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE:
Basic
Diluted
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES
OUTSTANDING:
Basic
Diluted
Year Ended December 31,
2018
2017
2019
$
493,273
$
513,447
$
451,541
120,886
33,611
647,770
191,580
137,622
70,493
46,822
113,495
42,162
23,235
625,409
(1,395)
5,385
(52,695)
104,991
(5,805)
—
50,481
72,842
1,302
74,144
(8,573)
—
98,699
32,036
644,182
211,436
148,081
71,054
33,728
89,826
36,030
27,706
617,861
39,409
15,168
(74,447)
52,183
(5,153)
(7,606)
19,554
45,875
738
46,613
(6,710)
21
63,236
28,236
543,013
161,659
118,836
66,434
39,350
51,919
29,251
127,739
595,188
(4,143)
1,788
(58,141)
—
(701)
24,376
(36,821)
(88,996)
9,912
(79,084)
7,328
3
$
$
$
65,571
$
39,924
$
(71,753)
0.48
0.48
$
$
0.31
0.31
$
$
(0.70)
(0.70)
130,687
130,687
119,176
119,176
105,359
105,359
See accompanying notes to the consolidated and combined financial statements.
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JBG SMITH PROPERTIES
Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(In thousands)
NET INCOME (LOSS)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
Year Ended December 31,
2018
2017
2019
$
74,144
$
46,613
$
(79,084)
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments
(27,722)
5,382
1,438
Reclassification of net loss on derivative financial
instruments from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
into interest expense
Other comprehensive income (loss)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to redeemable
noncontrolling interests
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO
JBG SMITH PROPERTIES
1,694
(26,028)
48,116
(8,573)
2,584
—
1,090
6,472
53,085
(6,710)
(1,384)
21
399
1,837
(77,247)
7,328
(225)
3
$
42,127
$
45,012
$
(70,141)
See accompanying notes to the consolidated and combined financial statements.
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JBG SMITH PROPERTIES
Consolidated and Combined Statements of Equity
(In thousands)
Common Shares
Shares
Amount
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
Accumulated
Deficit
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Former
Parent
Equity
Noncontrolling
Interests in
Consolidated
Subsidiaries
Total
Equity
$ 2,121,689
$
295
$ 2,121,984
BALANCE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2017
Net loss attributable to common
shareholders and noncontrolling interests
Deferred compensation shares and
options, net
Contributions from former parent, net
Issuance of common limited partnership
units at the Separation
Issuance of common shares at the
Separation
Issuance of common shares in connection
with the Combination
Noncontrolling interests acquired in
connection with the Combination
Dividends declared on common shares
($0.45 per common share)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
Contributions from noncontrolling
interests
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
redemption value adjustment and other
comprehensive income allocation
Other comprehensive income
— $
— $
— $
(42,729) $
—
—
—
94,736
23,219
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
947
233
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2,329,632
864,685
—
—
—
—
(130,692)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(53,080)
—
—
—
—
BALANCE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017
117,955
1,180
3,063,625
(95,809)
Net income (loss) attributable to common
shareholders and noncontrolling
interests
Conversion of common limited partnership
units to common shares
Common shares issued pursuant to
Employee Share Purchase Plan ("ESPP")
Dividends declared on common shares
($1.00 per common share)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
Contributions from noncontrolling
interests
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
redemption value adjustment and other
comprehensive income allocation
Acquisition of consolidated real estate
venture
Other comprehensive income
Other
—
2,962
20
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
30
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
39,924
109,092
741
—
—
—
(16,172)
(1,666)
—
(364)
—
—
(120,133)
—
—
—
—
—
—
BALANCE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018
120,937
1,210
3,155,256
(176,018)
Net income attributable to common
shareholders and noncontrolling interests
Common shares issued
Conversion of common limited partnership
units to common shares
Common shares issued pursuant to ESPP
Dividends declared on common shares
($0.90 per common share)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
Contributions from noncontrolling
interests
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
redemption value adjustment and other
comprehensive (income) loss allocation
Other comprehensive loss
—
11,500
1,664
47
—
—
—
—
—
—
115
17
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
65,571
472,665
57,301
1,803
—
—
—
(53,983)
—
—
—
—
(120,717)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(29,024)
1,526
333,020
(96,632)
— (2,330,579)
—
—
—
—
—
(225)
1,837
1,612
—
—
—
—
—
—
(1,384)
—
6,472
—
6,700
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2,584
(26,028)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(3)
(71,756)
—
—
—
—
—
1,526
333,020
(96,632)
—
864,918
3,586
3,586
—
(171)
499
(53,080)
(171)
499
—
—
(130,917)
1,837
4,206
2,974,814
(21)
39,903
—
—
—
(347)
250
109,122
741
(120,133)
(347)
250
—
(17,556)
(3,884)
—
—
(5,550)
6,472
(364)
204
2,987,352
—
—
—
—
—
(176)
173
65,571
472,780
57,318
1,803
(120,717)
(176)
173
—
—
(51,399)
(26,028)
BALANCE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019
134,148
$
1,342
$ 3,633,042
$
(231,164) $
(16,744) $
— $
201
$ 3,386,677
See accompanying notes to the consolidated and combined financial statements.
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JBG SMITH PROPERTIES
Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Share-based compensation expense
Depreciation and amortization, including amortization of debt issuance costs
Deferred rent
(Income) loss from unconsolidated real estate ventures, net
Amortization of market lease intangibles, net
Amortization of lease incentives
Reduction of gain (gain) on bargain purchase
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Gain on sale of real estate
Net unrealized loss (gain) on ineffective derivative financial instruments
Losses on operating lease receivables
Return on capital from unconsolidated real estate ventures
Other non-cash items
Deferred tax benefit
Impairment of corporate assets
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Tenant and other receivables
Other assets, net
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Other liabilities, net
Net cash provided by operating activities
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Development costs, construction in progress and real estate additions
Acquisition of real estate
Cash and restricted cash received in connection with the Combination, net
Deposits for real estate acquisitions
Proceeds from sale of real estate
Acquisition of interests in unconsolidated real estate ventures, net of cash acquired
Distributions of capital from unconsolidated real estate ventures
Distributions of capital from sales of unconsolidated real estate ventures
Investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures
Repayment of notes receivable
Other
Proceeds from repayment of receivable from former parent
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Contributions from former parent, net
Acquisition of interest in consolidated real estate venture
Repayment of borrowings from former parent
Proceeds from borrowings from former parent
Finance lease payments
Borrowings under mortgages payable
Borrowings under revolving credit facility
Borrowings under unsecured term loans
Repayments of mortgages payable
Repayments of revolving credit facility
Debt issuance costs
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs
Proceeds from common stock issued pursuant to ESPP
Dividends paid to common shareholders
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
Net cash (used in) provided by in financing activities
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Year Ended December 31,
2018
2019
2017
$
74,144
$
46,613
$
(79,084)
65,273
195,795
(39,174)
1,395
(791)
6,336
—
5,805
(104,991)
50
1,560
2,690
517
(1,336)
10,170
(8,382)
(9,177)
(7,678)
(18,220)
173,986
(441,014)
(165,208)
—
(850)
377,511
—
7,557
—
(18,668)
—
—
—
(240,672)
—
—
—
—
(137)
2,200
200,000
—
(719,003)
—
(515)
472,780
1,457
(129,834)
(17,390)
207
(95)
(190,330)
52,675
215,659
(14,056)
(39,409)
(220)
3,406
7,606
4,536
(52,183)
(926)
3,298
7,827
1,388
(718)
—
(5,582)
(16,600)
(5,984)
(19,137)
188,193
(385,943)
(23,246)
—
—
413,077
(386)
14,408
80,279
(31,197)
—
(665)
—
66,327
—
(5,550)
—
—
(114)
118,141
35,000
250,000
(312,894)
(150,751)
(3,114)
—
597
(107,372)
(17,398)
250
(340)
(193,545)
33,693
164,580
(10,388)
4,143
(862)
4,023
(24,376)
701
—
(1,348)
3,807
2,563
3,955
(10,408)
—
(2,098)
(23,481)
16,160
(7,397)
74,183
(210,593)
—
97,416
—
—
(8,834)
6,929
—
(16,321)
50,934
(2,207)
75,000
(7,676)
160,203
—
(115,630)
4,000
(17,827)
366,239
115,751
50,000
(272,905)
—
(19,287)
—
—
(26,540)
(4,556)
357
(18)
239,787
JBG SMITH PROPERTIES
Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash as of the beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash as of the end of the year
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AS OF END
OF THE YEAR:
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW AND NON-CASH INFORMATION:
Transfer of mortgage payable to former parent
Cash paid for interest (net of capitalized interest of $29,806, $20,804 and $12,727 in
2019, 2018 and 2017)
Accrued capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued expenses
Write-off of fully depreciated assets
Cash received (payments) for income taxes
Deconsolidation of properties
Accrued dividends to common shareholders
Accrued distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests
Acquisition of consolidated real estate venture
Conversion of common limited partnership units to common shares
Initial recognition of operating right-of-use assets
Initial recognition of lease liabilities related to operating right-of-use assets
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities for operating leases
Non-cash transactions related to the Formation Transaction:
Issuance of common limited partnership units at the Separation
Issuance of common shares at the Separation
Issuance of common shares in connection with the Combination
Issuance of common limited partnership units in connection with the Combination
Contribution from former parent in connection with the Separation
Year Ended December 31,
2018
2017
2019
(257,016)
399,532
142,516
126,413
16,103
142,516
$
$
$
60,975
338,557
399,532
260,553
138,979
399,532
$
$
$
306,294
32,263
338,557
316,676
21,881
338,557
— $
— $
115,630
$
$
$
$
49,437
84,076
66,533
282
181,813
30,184
3,828
—
57,318
35,318
37,922
6,202
—
—
—
—
—
64,605
53,073
52,272
1,965
95,923
39,298
5,896
—
109,208
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
52,388
12,445
55,998
(3,396)
—
26,540
4,557
5,420
—
—
—
—
96,632
2,330,579
864,918
359,967
172,817
See accompanying notes to the consolidated and combined financial statements.
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JBG SMITH PROPERTIES
Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements
1.
Organization and Basis of Presentation
Organization
JBG SMITH Properties ("JBG SMITH") was organized as a Maryland real estate investment trust ("REIT") for the purpose of
receiving, via the spin-off on July 17, 2017 (the "Separation"), substantially all of the assets and liabilities of Vornado Realty
Trust's Washington, D.C. segment (the "Vornado Included Assets"). On July 18, 2017, JBG SMITH acquired the management
business and certain assets and liabilities (the "JBG Assets") of The JBG Companies ("JBG") (the "Combination"). The Separation
and the Combination are collectively referred to as the "Formation Transaction." JBG SMITH is hereinafter referred to as "we,"
"us," "our" or other similar terms. References to "our share" refer to our ownership percentage of consolidated and unconsolidated
assets in real estate ventures. Substantially all of our assets are held by, and our operations are conducted through, JBG SMITH
Properties LP ("JBG SMITH LP"), our operating partnership. As of December 31, 2019, we, as its sole general partner, controlled
JBG SMITH LP and owned 89.9% of its common limited partnership units ("OP Units").
Prior to the Separation from Vornado Realty Trust ("Vornado" or "former parent"), JBG SMITH was a wholly owned subsidiary
of Vornado and had no material assets or operations. On July 17, 2017, Vornado distributed 100% of the then outstanding common
shares of JBG SMITH on a pro rata basis to the holders of its common shares. Prior to such distribution by Vornado, Vornado
Realty L.P. ("VRLP"), Vornado's operating partnership, distributed OP Units in JBG SMITH LP on a pro rata basis to the holders
of VRLP's common limited partnership units, consisting of Vornado and the other common limited partners of VRLP. Following
such distribution by VRLP and prior to such distribution by Vornado, Vornado contributed to JBG SMITH all of the OP Units it
received in exchange for common shares of JBG SMITH.
Our operations are presented as if the transfer of the Vornado Included Assets had been consummated prior to all historical periods
presented in the accompanying consolidated and combined financial statements at the carrying amounts of such assets and liabilities
reflected in Vornado’s books and records. The assets and liabilities of the JBG Assets, and subsequent results of operations and
cash flows, are reflected in our consolidated and combined financial statements beginning on the date of the Combination.
We own and operate a portfolio of high-growth commercial and multifamily assets, many of which are amenitized with ancillary
retail. Our portfolio reflects our longstanding strategy of owning and operating assets within Metro-served submarkets in the
Washington, D.C. metropolitan area that have high barriers to entry and key urban amenities, including being within walking
distance of a Metro station.
As of December 31, 2019, our Operating Portfolio consists of 62 operating assets comprising 44 commercial assets totaling 12.7
million square feet (10.7 million square feet at our share) and 18 multifamily assets totaling 7,111 units (5,327 units at our share).
Additionally, we have (i) seven assets under construction comprising four commercial assets totaling 943,000 square feet (821,000
square feet at our share) and three multifamily assets totaling 1,011 units (833 units at our share); and (ii) 40 future development
assets totaling 21.9 million square feet (18.7 million square feet at our share) of estimated potential development density.
Our revenues are derived primarily from leases with commercial and multifamily tenants, which include fixed rents and
reimbursements from tenants for certain expenses such as real estate taxes, property operating expenses, and repairs and
maintenance. In addition, our third-party asset management and real estate services business provides fee-based real estate services
to third parties and the legacy funds (the "JBG Legacy Funds") formerly organized by JBG.
Only the U.S. federal government accounted for 10% or more of our rental revenue, which consists of property rentals and other
property revenue, as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)
Year Ended December 31,
2018
2017
2019
Rental revenue from the U.S. federal government
$
86,644
$
94,822
$
92,192
Percentage of commercial segment rental revenue
Percentage of total rental revenue
21.2%
16.7%
22.0%
17.6%
24.0%
19.4%
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Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated and combined financial statements and notes are prepared in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of JBG SMITH and our wholly owned subsidiaries and
those other entities, including JBG SMITH LP, in which we have a controlling financial interest, including where we have been
determined to be the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity ("VIE"). See Note 7 for additional information on our VIEs.
The portions of the equity and net income of consolidated subsidiaries that are not attributable to JBG SMITH are presented
separately as amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests in our consolidated and combined financial statements.
References to the financial statements refer to our consolidated and combined financial statements as of December 31, 2019 and
2018, and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019. References to our balance sheets refer to our
consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2019 and 2018. References to our statements of operations refer to our consolidated
and combined statements of operations for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019. References to our
statements of comprehensive income (loss) refer to our consolidated and combined statements of comprehensive income (loss)
for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019. References to our statements of cash flows refer to our
consolidated and combined statements of cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019.
Formation Transaction
JBG SMITH and the Vornado Included Assets were under common control of Vornado for all periods prior to the Separation. The
transfer of the Vornado Included Assets from Vornado to JBG SMITH was completed, at net book values (historical carrying
amounts) carved out from Vornado’s books and records. For purposes of the formation of JBG SMITH, the Vornado Included
Assets were designated as the predecessor and the accounting acquirer of the JBG Assets. Consequently, the financial statements
of JBG SMITH, as set forth herein, represent a continuation of the financial information of the Vornado Included Assets as the
predecessor and accounting acquirer such that the historical financial information included herein as of any date or for any periods
on or prior to the completion of the Combination represents the pre-Combination financial information of the Vornado Included
Assets. The financial statements reflect the common shares as of the date of the Separation as outstanding for all periods prior to
July 17, 2017. The acquisition of the JBG Assets completed subsequently by JBG SMITH was accounted for as a business
combination using the acquisition method whereby identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at acquisition-
date fair values and income and cash flows from the operations were consolidated into the financial statements of JBG SMITH
commencing July 18, 2017. Consequently, the financial statements for the periods before and after the Formation Transaction are
not directly comparable.
The accompanying financial statements as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 and for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018
include our consolidated accounts. The results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017 reflects the aggregate operations
and changes in cash flows and equity on a combined basis for all periods prior to July 17, 2017 and on a consolidated basis for
all periods subsequent to July 17, 2017. Therefore, our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition set forth in this
report are not necessarily indicative of our future results of operations, cash flows or financial condition as an independent, publicly
traded company.
The historical financial results for the Vornado Included Assets for periods prior to the Formation Transaction reflect charges for
certain corporate costs allocated by Vornado, which were based on either actual costs incurred or a proportion of costs estimated
to be applicable, to the Vornado Included Assets based on an analysis of key metrics, including total revenues. Such costs do not
necessarily reflect what the actual costs would have been if JBG SMITH had been operating as a separate standalone public
company. See Note 20 for additional information.
Reclassifications
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation as follows:
• Reclassification of parking revenue totaling $25.7 million and $23.1 million previously included in "Property rentals revenue"
for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 to "Other revenue" in our statements of operations.
• Reclassification of tenant reimbursements totaling $39.3 million and $38.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2018
and 2017 to "Property rentals revenue" in our statements of operations.
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2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. The most significant of these estimates
include: (i) the underlying cash flows used in assessing impairment and (ii) the determination of useful lives for tangible and
intangible assets. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Asset Acquisitions and Business Combinations
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 tangible assets (consisting
of real estate, cash and cash equivalents, tenant and other receivables, investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures and other
assets, as applicable), identified intangible assets and liabilities (consisting of the value of in-place leases, above- and below-
market leases, options to enter into ground leases and management contracts, as applicable), assumed debt and other liabilities,
and noncontrolling interests, as applicable, 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, to the identified
assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their relative fair value.
We similarly account for business combinations by estimating the fair values of acquired tangible assets, identified intangible
assets and liabilities, assumed debt and other liabilities, and noncontrolling interests, as applicable, based on our evaluation of
information and estimates. Any excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired is recorded as
goodwill, and any excess of the fair value of assets acquired over the purchase price is recorded as a gain on bargain purchase. If,
up to one year from the acquisition date, information regarding the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is
received and the estimates are refined, appropriate adjustments are made on a prospective basis to the purchase price allocation,
which may include adjustments to identified assets, assumed liabilities, and goodwill or the gain on bargain purchase, as applicable.
Transaction costs are expensed as incurred and included in "Transaction and other costs" in our statements of operations.
For both asset acquisitions and business combinations, the results of operations of acquisitions are prospectively included in our
financial statements beginning with the date of the acquisition.
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. We assess fair value of land based on market comparisons and development
projects using an income approach of cost plus a margin.
The fair values of identified intangible assets are determined based on the following:
• The value allocable to the above- or below-market component of an acquired in-place lease is determined based upon the
present value (using a discount rate which reflects the risks associated with the acquired lease) of the difference between (i)
the contractual amounts to be received pursuant to the lease over its remaining term and (ii) management’s estimate of the
amounts that would be received using market rates over the remaining term of the lease. Amounts allocated to above- market
leases are recorded as lease intangible assets in "Other assets, net" in our balance sheets, and amounts allocated to below-
market leases are recorded as lease intangible liabilities in "Other liabilities, net" in our balance sheets. These intangibles are
amortized to "Property rentals revenue" in our statements of operations over the remaining terms of the respective leases;
•
Factors considered in determining the value allocable to in-place leases during hypothetical lease-up periods related to space
that is leased at the time of acquisition include (i) lost rent and operating cost recoveries during the hypothetical lease-up
period and (ii) theoretical leasing commissions required to execute similar leases. These intangible assets are recorded as
lease intangible assets in "Other assets, net" in our balance sheets and are amortized to "Depreciation and amortization expense"
in our statements of operations over the remaining term of the existing lease; and
• The fair value of the in-place property management, leasing, asset management, and development and construction
management contracts is based on revenue and expense projections over the estimated life of each contract discounted using
a market discount rate. These management contract intangibles are amortized to "Depreciation and amortization expense" in
our statements of operations over the weighted average life of the management contracts.
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The fair value of investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures and related noncontrolling interests is based on the estimated
fair values of the identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed of each venture, including future expected cash flows from
promote interests.
The fair value of the mortgages payable assumed is determined using current market interest rates for comparable debt financings.
The fair values of the interest rate swaps and caps are based on the estimated amounts we would receive or pay to terminate the
contract at the acquisition date and are determined using interest rate pricing models and observable inputs. The carrying value
of cash, restricted cash, working capital balances, leasehold improvements and equipment, and other assets acquired and liabilities
assumed approximates fair value.
Real Estate
Real estate is carried at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred
and are included in "Property operating expenses" in our statements of operations. 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. The capitalization period
ends when the asset is ready for its intended use, but no later than one year from substantial completion of major construction
activities. General and administrative costs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation and amortization require an estimate of the
useful life of each property and improvement as well as an allocation of the costs associated with a property to its various components.
Depreciation and amortization are recognized on a straight line basis over estimated useful lives, which range from three to 40
years. Tenant improvements are amortized on a straight line basis over the lives of the related leases, which approximate the useful
lives of the tenant improvements. When assets are sold or retired, their costs and related accumulated depreciation are removed
from the accounts with the resulting gains or losses reflected in net income or loss for the period.
Construction in progress, including land, is carried at cost, and no depreciation is recorded. Real estate undergoing significant
renovations and improvements is considered to be under development. All direct and indirect costs related to development activities
are capitalized into "Construction in progress, including land" on our balance sheets, except for certain demolition costs, which
are expensed as incurred. Direct development costs incurred include: pre-development expenditures directly related to a specific
project, development and construction costs, interest, insurance and real estate taxes. Indirect development costs include: employee
salaries and benefits, travel and other related costs that are directly associated with the development. Our method of calculating
capitalized interest expense is based upon applying our weighted average borrowing rate to the actual accumulated expenditures
if the property does not have property specific debt. If the property is encumbered by specific debt, we will capitalize both the
interest incurred applicable to that debt and additional interest expense using our weighted average borrowing rate for any
accumulated expenditures in excess of the principal balance of the debt encumbering the property. The capitalization of such
expenses ceases when the real estate is ready for its intended use, but no later than one-year from substantial completion of major
construction activities.
Our assets and related intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that
the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. 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, intended 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. If our estimates of future cash flows, anticipated holding
periods, or fair values change, based on market conditions or otherwise, our evaluation of impairment charges may be different
and such differences could be material to our financial statements. Estimates of future cash flows are subjective and are based, in
part, on assumptions regarding future occupancy, rental rates and capital requirements that could differ materially from actual
results.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with a purchase date life to maturity of three months or less and
are carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to their short term maturities.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash consists primarily of proceeds from property dispositions held in escrow, security deposits held on behalf of our
tenants and cash escrowed under loan agreements for debt service, real estate taxes, property insurance and capital improvements.
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Investments in Real Estate Ventures
We analyze our real estate ventures to determine whether the entities should be consolidated. If it is determined that these entities
are VIEs in which we have a variable interest, we assess whether we are the primary beneficiary of the VIE to determine whether
it should be consolidated. We are not the primary beneficiary of entities when we do not have voting control, lack the power to
direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance, or the limited partners (or non-managing
members) have substantive participatory rights. If it is determined that these entities are not VIEs, then the determination as to
whether we consolidate is based on whether we have a controlling financial interest in the entity, which is based on our voting
interests and the degree of influence we have over the entity. Management uses its judgment when determining if we are the
primary beneficiary of, or have a controlling financial interest in, an entity in which we have a variable interest. Factors considered
in determining whether we have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance
include voting rights, involvement in day-to-day capital and operating decisions and the extent of our involvement in the entity.
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. Significant influence is typically indicated through ownership of 20% or more of
the voting interests. Under the equity method, we record our investments in these entities in "Investments in unconsolidated real
estate ventures" on our balance sheets, and our proportionate share of earnings or losses earned by the real estate venture is
recognized in "Income (loss) from unconsolidated real estate ventures, net" in the accompanying statements of operations. We
earn revenues from the management services we provide to unconsolidated entities. These fees are determined in accordance with
the terms specific to each arrangement and may include property and asset management fees or transactional fees for leasing,
acquisition, development and construction, financing and legal services provided. We account for this revenue gross of our
ownership interest in each respective real estate venture and recognize such revenue in "Third-party real estate services, including
reimbursements" in our statements of operations when earned. Our proportionate share of related expenses is recognized in "Income
(loss) from unconsolidated real estate ventures, net" in our statements of operations.
We may also earn incremental promote distributions if certain financial return benchmarks are achieved upon ultimate disposition
of the underlying properties. Promote fees are recognized when certain earnings events have occurred, and the amount is
determinable and collectible. Any promote fees are reflected in "Income (loss) from unconsolidated real estate ventures, net" in
our statements of operations.
With regard to distributions from unconsolidated real estate ventures, we use the information that is available to us to determine
the nature of the underlying activity that generated the distributions. Using the nature of distribution approach, cash flows generated
from the operations of an unconsolidated real estate venture are classified as a return on investment (cash inflow from operating
activities) and cash flows from property sales, debt refinancing or sales of our investments are classified as a return of investment
(cash inflow from investing activities).
On a periodic basis, we evaluate our investments in unconsolidated entities for impairment. We assess whether there are any
indicators, including underlying property operating performance and general market conditions, that the value of our investments
in unconsolidated real estate ventures may be impaired. 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, 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 age of the venture, our intent and ability
to retain our investment in the entity, financial condition and long-term prospects of the entity and relationships with our partners
and banks. If we believe that the decline in the fair value of the investment is temporary, no impairment charge 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.
Intangibles
Intangible assets consist of in-place leases, below-market ground rent obligations, above-market real estate leases and options to
enter into ground leases that were recorded in connection with the acquisition of properties. Intangible assets also include
management and leasing contracts acquired in the Combination. Intangible liabilities consist of above-market ground rent
obligations and below-market real estate leases that are also recorded in connection with the acquisition of properties. Both
intangible assets and liabilities are amortized and accreted using the straight-line method over their applicable remaining useful
life. When a lease or contract is terminated early, any remaining unamortized or unaccreted balances are charged to earnings. The
useful lives of intangible assets are evaluated each reporting period with any changes in estimated useful lives being accounted
for over the revised remaining useful life.
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Assets Held for Sale
Assets, primarily consisting of real estate, are classified as held for sale when all the necessary criteria are met. The criteria include
(i) management, having the authority to approve action, commits to a plan to sell the property in its present condition, (ii) the sale
of the property is at a price reasonable in relation to its current fair value and (iii) the sale is probable and expected to be completed
within one year. Real estate held for sale is carried at the lower of carrying amounts or estimated fair value less disposal costs.
Depreciation and amortization is not recognized on real estate classified as held for sale.
Deferred Costs
Deferred financing costs consist of loan issuance costs directly related to financing transactions that are deferred and amortized
over the term of the related loan as a component of interest expense. Unamortized deferred financing costs related to our mortgages
payable and unsecured term loan are presented as a direct deduction from the carrying amounts of the related debt instruments,
while such costs related to our revolving credit facility are included in other assets.
Noncontrolling Interests
We identify our noncontrolling interests separately on our balance sheets. Amounts of consolidated net income (loss) attributable
to redeemable noncontrolling interests and to the noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries are presented separately in
our statements of operations.
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests - Redeemable noncontrolling interests consists of OP Units issued in conjunction with the
Formation Transaction and our venture partner's interest in 965 Florida Avenue. The OP Units became redeemable for our common
shares or cash beginning August 1, 2018, subject to certain limitations. Redeemable noncontrolling interests are generally
redeemable at the option of the holder and are presented in the mezzanine section between total liabilities and shareholders' equity
on our balance sheets. The carrying amount of redeemable noncontrolling interests is adjusted to its redemption value at the end
of each reporting period, but no less than its initial carrying value, with such adjustments recognized in "Additional paid-in capital."
See Note 12 for additional information.
Noncontrolling Interests - Noncontrolling interests represents the portion of equity that we do not own in entities we consolidate,
including interests in consolidated real estate ventures.
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedge Accounting
Derivative financial instruments are used at times to manage exposure to variable interest rate risk. Derivative financial instruments
are recognized as either assets or liabilities and are measured at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a
derivative depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation.
Derivative Financial Instruments Designated as Cash Flow Hedges - Certain derivative financial instruments, consisting of interest
rate swap and cap agreements, are designated as cash flow hedges, and are carried at their estimated fair value on a recurring basis.
We assess the effectiveness of our cash flow hedges both at inception and on an ongoing basis. If the hedges are deemed to be
effective, the fair value is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and is subsequently reclassified into "Interest
expense" in the period that the hedged forecasted transactions affect earnings. Our cash flow hedges become less than perfectly
effective if the critical terms of the hedging instrument and the forecasted transactions do not perfectly match such as notional
amounts, settlement dates, reset dates, calculation period and interest rates. In addition, we evaluate the default risk of the
counterparty by monitoring the creditworthiness of the counterparty.
Derivative instruments and hedging activities require management to make judgments on the nature of its derivatives and their
effectiveness as hedges. These judgments determine if the changes in fair value of the derivative instruments are reported in our
statements of operations or as a component of comprehensive income and as a component of shareholders’ equity on our balance
sheets.
Derivative Financial Instruments Not Designated as Hedges - Certain derivative financial instruments, consisting of interest rate
swap and cap agreements, are considered economic hedges, but not designated as accounting hedges, and are carried at their
estimated fair value on a recurring basis. Realized and unrealized gains are recorded in "Interest expense" in our statements of
operations in the period in which the change occurs.
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Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 820 ("Topic 820"), Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures, defines fair value and
establishes a framework for measuring fair value. The objective of fair value is to determine the price that would be received upon
the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date
(the exit price). Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure
fair value into three levels:
Level 1 — quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets or liabilities;
Level 2 — observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted in active markets, but corroborated by market data; and
Level 3 — unobservable inputs that are used when little or no market data is available.
The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs and the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs. In determining fair
value, we utilize valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to
the extent possible as well as consider counterparty credit risk in our assessment of fair value.
Revenue Recognition
We have leases with various tenants across our portfolio of properties, which generate rental income and operating cash flows for
our benefit. Through these leases, we provide tenants with the right to control the use of our real estate, which tenants agree to
use and control. The right to control our real estate conveys to our tenants substantially all of the economic benefits and the right
to direct how and for what purpose the real estate is used throughout the period of use, thereby meeting the definition of a lease.
Leases will be classified as either operating, sales-type or direct finance leases based on whether the lease is structured in effect
as a financed purchase.
Property rentals 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. When a renewal option is included within the lease, we assess whether the option is reasonably certain
of being exercised against relevant economic factors to determine whether the option period should be included as part of the lease
term. Further, property rentals revenue includes tenant reimbursements revenue from the recovery of all or a portion of the operating
expenses and real estate taxes of the respective assets. Tenant reimbursements, which vary each period, are non-lease components
that are not the predominant activity within the contract. We combine certain lease and non-lease components of our operating
leases. Non-lease components are recognized together with fixed base rent in "Property rentals revenue", as variable lease income
in the same periods as the related expenses are incurred. Certain commercial leases may also provide for the payment by the lessee
of additional rents based on a percentage of sales, which are recorded as variable lease income in the period the additional rents
are earned.
We commence rental revenue recognition when the tenant takes possession of the leased space or controls the physical use of the
leased space and when the leased space is substantially ready for its intended use. In circumstances where we provide a tenant
improvement allowance for improvements that are owned by the tenant, we recognize the allowance as a reduction of property
rentals revenue on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease when the tenant takes possession of the space. Differences between
rental revenue recognized and amounts due under the respective lease agreements are recorded as an increase or decrease to
"Deferred rent receivable, net" on our balance sheets. Property rentals revenue also includes the amortization or accretion of
acquired above-and below-market leases. We periodically evaluate the collectability of amounts due from tenants and recognize
an adjustment to property rental revenue for the estimated losses resulting from the inability of tenants to make required payments
under lease agreements. Any changes to the provision for lease revenue determined to be not probable of collection are included
in "Property rentals revenue" in our statements of operations. We exercise judgment in assessing the probability of collection and
consider payment history and current credit status in making this determination.
Third-party real estate services revenue, including reimbursements, includes property and asset management fees, and transactional
fees for leasing, acquisition, development and construction, financing, and legal services. These fees are determined in accordance
with the terms specific to each arrangement and are recognized as the related services are performed. Development fees are earned
from providing services to third-party property owners and our unconsolidated real estate ventures. The performance obligations
associated with our development services contracts are satisfied over time and we recognize our development fee revenue using
a time based measure of progress over the course of the development project due to the stand-ready nature of the promised services.
The transaction prices for our performance obligations that are expected to be completed in greater than twelve months are variable
based on the costs ultimately incurred to develop the underlying assets. Judgments impacting the timing and amount of revenue
recognized from our development services contracts include the determination of the nature and number of performance obligations
within a contract, estimates of total development project costs, from which the fees are typically derived, and estimates of the
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period of time over which the development services are expected to be performed, which is the period over which the revenue is
recognized. We recognize development fees earned from unconsolidated joint venture projects to the extent of the third-party
partners’ ownership interest.
Third-Party Real Estate Services Expenses
Third-party real estate services expenses include the costs associated with the management services provided to our unconsolidated
real estate ventures and other third parties, including amounts paid to third-party contractors for construction management projects.
We allocate personnel and other overhead costs using the estimates of the time spent performing services for our third-party real
estate services and other allocation methodologies.
Lessee Accounting
We are obligated under non-cancellable operating leases, including ground leases on certain of our properties through 2061. When
a renewal option is included within a lease, we assess whether the option is reasonably certain of being exercised against relevant
economic factors to determine whether the option period should be included as part of the lease term. Lease payments associated
with renewal periods that we are reasonably certain will be exercised are included in the measurement of the corresponding lease
liability and right-of-use asset. Lease expense for our operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the expected lease
term and is included in our statements of operations in either "Property operating expenses" or "General and administrative expense"
depending on the nature of the lease.
Certain lease agreements include variable lease payments that, in the future, will vary based on changes in inflationary measures,
market rates or our share of expenditures of the leased premises. Such variable payments are recognized in lease expense in the
period in which the variability is determined. Certain lease agreements may also include various non-lease components that
primarily relate to property operating expenses associated with our office leases, which also vary each period. We have elected
the practical expedient which allows us not to separate lease and non-lease components for our ground and office leases and
recognize variable non-lease components in lease expense when incurred.
We discount our future lease payments for each lease to calculate the related lease liability using an estimated incremental borrowing
rate computed based on observable corporate borrowing rates reflective of the general economic environment, taking into
consideration our creditworthiness and various financing and asset specific considerations, adjusted to approximate a secured
borrowing for the lease term. We made a policy election to forgo recording right-of-use assets and the related lease liabilities for
leases with initial terms of 12 months or less.
Income Taxes
We have elected to be taxed as a REIT under sections 856-860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (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. Prior to the Separation, Vornado operated as a REIT and distributed 100% of its REIT taxable income to its
shareholders; accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements for the
periods prior to the Separation. 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 taxable REIT subsidiaries
("TRS") 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 our
financial statements, which will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. We provide for a valuation allowance for
deferred income tax assets if we believe all or some portion of the deferred tax asset may not be realized. Any increase or decrease
in the valuation allowance that results from a change in circumstances that causes a change in the estimated ability to realize the
related deferred tax asset is included in deferred tax benefit (expense).
Accounting Standards Codification 740 ("Topic 740"), Income Taxes, provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should
be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in our financial statements. Topic 740 requires the evaluation of tax positions
taken in the course of preparing our tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are "more-likely-than-not" of being sustained
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by the applicable tax authority. Tax benefits of positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold are recorded as a
tax expense in the current year.
Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share
Basic earnings (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders by the
weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. Unvested share-based compensation awards that entitle holders
to receive non-forfeitable dividends, which include long-term incentive partnership units ("LTIP Units"), are considered
participating securities. Consequently, we are required to apply the two-class method of computing basic and diluted earnings that
would otherwise have been available to common shareholders. Under the two-class method, earnings for the period are allocated
between common shareholders and participating securities based on their respective rights to receive dividends. During periods
of net loss, losses are allocated only to the extent the participating securities are required to absorb their share of such losses.
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share reflects the potential dilution of the assumed exchange of various unit and share-based
compensation awards into common shares to the extent they are dilutive.
Share-Based Compensation
The fair value of share-based compensation awards granted to our trustees, management or employees is determined, depending
on the type of award, using the Monte Carlo or Black-Scholes methods, which is intended to estimate the fair value of the awards
at the grant date using dividend yields, expected volatilities that are primarily based on available implied data and peer group
companies' historical data and post-vesting restriction periods. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve
in effect at the time of grant. The shortcut method is used for determining the expected life used in the valuation method.
Compensation expense is based on the fair value of our common shares at the date of the grant and is recognized ratably over the
vesting period using a graded vesting attribution model. We account for forfeitures as they occur. Distributions paid on unvested
OP Units, LTIP Units, LTIP Units with time-based vesting requirements ("Time-Based LTIP Units"), LTIP Units with performance-
based vesting requirements ("Performance-Based LTIP Units") are recorded to "Redeemable noncontrolling interests" in our
balance sheets.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2016-02, Leases ("Topic 842")
We enter into various lease agreements to make our properties available for use by third parties in exchange for cash consideration
or to obtain the right to use properties owned by third parties to administer our business operations. We account for these leases
under Topic 842, which we adopted as of January 1, 2019 using a modified retrospective approach and by applying the several
transitional practical expedients including the Comparatives Under 840 expedient, the Relief Package for existing leases and the
Easement expedient for existing easements, but not the Hindsight expedient. The Comparatives Under 840 expedient allows us
not to recast our comparative periods in the period of adoption, and the Relief Package and Easement expedients allow us to
maintain our historical accounting conclusions on current leases as of the date of adoption with respect to whether a contract
contains a lease, what a lease’s classification should be, what initial direct costs are capitalizable and whether a land easement
constituted a lease.
The adoption of Topic 842 did not result in a material change to our recognition of property rental revenue and did not impact our
opening accumulated deficit balance, but resulted in:
(i) the inclusion of tenant reimbursements in "Property rentals revenue" in our statements of operations. Such amounts were
previously separately presented as "Tenant reimbursements" in our statements of operations;
(ii) the recognition, as of January 1, 2019, of right-of-use assets totaling $35.3 million in "Other assets, net" and lease liabilities
totaling $37.9 million in "Other liabilities, net" in our accompanying balance sheet, associated with our corporate office
lease and various ground leases for which we are the lessee. The initial right-of-use assets comprised $37.9 million of
lease liabilities, $3.5 million of ground lease deferred rent payable reclassified from "Other liabilities, net" and $767,000
of identified net intangible assets and $140,000 of prepaid expenses both reclassified from "Other assets, net;"
(iii) the inclusion as a deduction to revenue, as of January 1, 2019, of the impact of revenue deemed improbable of collection.
Such amounts were previously recognized within "Property operating expenses" in our statements of operations; and
(iv) the change, as of January 1, 2019, in our capitalization policy for direct leasing costs to include only incremental costs
associated with successful leasing arrangements, which would not have been incurred if the leasing arrangements had not
been obtained. As a result, we no longer capitalize internal leasing costs, which are now expensed as incurred within
"General and administrative expense: corporate and other" in our statements of operations. Internal leasing costs capitalized
for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 totaled $6.5 million and $2.9 million.
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Lessor Accounting
The following is a summary of revenue from our non-cancellable leases:
Property rentals:
Fixed
Variable
Total
Year Ended
December 31, 2019
(In thousands)
$
$
458,329
34,944
493,273
As of December 31, 2019, the undiscounted cash flows to be received from lease payments under our operating leases on an annual
basis for the next five years and thereafter are as follows:
Year ending December 31,
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Thereafter
$
Amount
(In thousands)
371,332
297,603
265,150
220,722
191,946
933,143
As of December 31, 2018, future base rental revenue under our non-cancellable operating leases, as determined under ASC Topic
840, were as follows:
Year ending December 31,
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Thereafter
Lessee Accounting
$
Amount
(In thousands)
377,427
321,205
287,463
256,352
215,203
1,188,767
As of December 31, 2019, the weighted average discount rate used in calculating lease liabilities for our active operating leases
was 5.4%, which had a weighted average remaining lease term of 23.9 years.
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As of December 31, 2019, future minimum lease payments under our non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:
Year ending December 31,
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Thereafter
Total future minimum lease payments
Imputed interest
Total (1)
Amount
(In thousands)
5,999
3,348
3,064
2,000
2,061
36,580
53,052
(24,576)
28,476
$
$
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(1) The total for operating leases of $28.5 million corresponds to lease liabilities related to operating right-of-use assets, which was included
in "Other liabilities, net" as of December 31, 2019. See Note 10 for additional information.
As of December 31, 2018, future minimum rental payments under our non-cancellable operating leases, capital leases and lease
assumption liabilities, as determined under Topic 840, were as follows:
Year ending December 31,
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Thereafter
Total
Amount
(In thousands)
13,991
13,710
13,395
12,554
9,489
55,780
118,919
$
$
For the year ended December 31, 2019, we incurred $2.3 million of fixed operating and finance lease costs and $1.3 million of
variable operating lease costs.
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3.
The Combination
In the Combination on July 18, 2017, we acquired the JBG Assets in exchange for approximately 37.2 million common shares
and OP Units. The Combination has been accounted for at fair value under the acquisition method of accounting. The following
allocation of the purchase price was based on the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed (in thousands):
Fair value of purchase consideration:
Common shares and OP Units
Cash
Total consideration paid
Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Land and improvements
Building and improvements
Construction in progress, including land
Leasehold improvements and equipment
Real estate
Cash
Restricted cash
Investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures
Identified intangible assets
Notes receivable (1)
Identified intangible liabilities
Mortgages payable assumed (2)
Capital lease obligations assumed (3)
Lease assumption liabilities (4)
Deferred tax liability (5)
Other liabilities acquired, net
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
Net assets acquired
Gain on bargain purchase (6)
Total consideration paid
$
$
$
$
1,224,885
20,573
1,245,458
338,072
609,156
699,800
7,890
1,654,918
104,529
13,460
241,142
138,371
50,934
(8,687)
(768,523)
(33,543)
(48,127)
(18,610)
(60,048)
(3,588)
1,262,228
16,770
1,245,458
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(1) During the year ended December 31, 2017, we received proceeds of $50.9 million from the repayment of the notes receivable acquired in
the Combination.
(2) Subject to various interest rate swap and cap agreements assumed in the Combination that are considered economic hedges, but not designated
as accounting hedges.
(3)
(4)
In the Combination, two ground leases were assumed that were determined to be capital leases. On July 25, 2017, we purchased a land
parcel located in Reston, Virginia associated with one of the ground leases for $19.5 million.
Includes a $14.0 million payment to a tenant, which was paid in 2018, and a $34.1 million lease liability we assumed in relocating a tenant
to one of our office buildings. The $34.1 million assumed lease liability was based on the contractual payments we assumed under the
tenant’s previous lease, which are partially offset by estimated sub-tenant income we anticipate receiving as we actively pursue a sub-tenant.
(5) Related to the management and leasing contracts acquired in the Combination.
(6) The Combination resulted in a gain on bargain purchase of $24.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 because the fair value of
the identifiable net assets acquired exceeded the purchase consideration. As a result of finalizing our fair value estimates used in the purchase
price allocation related to the Combination, during the year ended December 31, 2018, we adjusted the fair value of certain assets acquired
and liabilities assumed consisting of a decrease of $468,000 to investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures, an increase of $4.7 million
to lease assumption liabilities and an increase of $2.4 million to other liabilities acquired, resulting in a reduction of the gain on bargain
purchase of $7.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. The purchase consideration was based on the fair value of the common
shares and OP Units issued in the Combination. We have concluded that all acquired assets and liabilities were recognized and that the
valuation procedures and resulting estimates of fair values were appropriate.
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The fair value of the common shares and OP Units purchase consideration was determined as follows (in thousands, except
exchange ratio and price per share/unit):
Outstanding common shares and common limited partnership units prior to the Combination
Exchange ratio (1)
Common shares and OP Units issued in consideration
Price per share/unit (2)
Fair value of common shares and OP Units issued in consideration
Fair value adjustment to OP Units due to transfer restrictions
Portion of consideration attributable to performance of future services (3)
Fair value of common shares and OP Units purchase consideration
100,571
2.71
37,164
37.10
1,378,780
(43,304)
(110,591)
1,224,885
$
$
$
____________________
(1) Represents the implied exchange ratio of one common share and OP Unit of JBG SMITH for 2.71 common shares and common limited
partnership units prior to the Combination.
(2) Represents the volume weighted average share price on July 18, 2017.
(3) OP Unit consideration paid to certain of the owners of the JBG Assets, which have a fair value of $110.6 million, is subject to post-
combination employment with vesting over periods of either 12 or 60 months and amortization is recognized as compensation expense
over the period of employment in "General and administrative expense: Share-based compensation related to Formation Transaction and
special equity awards" in our statements of operations.
The JBG Assets acquired on July 18, 2017 comprise: (i) 30 operating assets comprising 21 commercial assets totaling 4.1 million
square feet (2.4 million square feet at our share) and nine multifamily assets with 2,883 units (1,099 units at our share); (ii) 11
commercial and multifamily assets under construction totaling over 2.5 million square feet (2.2 million square feet at our share);
(iii) two near-term development commercial and multifamily assets totaling 401,000 square feet (242,000 square feet at our share);
(iv) 26 future development assets totaling 11.7 million square feet (8.5 million square feet at our share) of estimated potential
development density; and (v) JBG/Operating Partners, L.P., a real estate services company providing investment, development,
asset management, property management, leasing, construction management and other services. Before the Combination, JBG/
Operating Partners, L.P. was owned by 20 unrelated individuals, 19 of whom became our employees and three of whom serve on
our Board of Trustees.
The following is a summary of the fair values of tangible and identified intangible assets and liabilities, which have definite lives:
Total Fair
Value
(In thousands)
Weighted Average
Amortization
Period
(In years)
Useful Life (1)
Tangible assets:
Building and improvements
Tenant improvements
Total building and improvements
$
$
Leasehold improvements
Equipment
Total leasehold improvements and equipment $
$
Identified intangible assets:
In-place leases
Above-market real estate leases
Below-market ground leases
Option to enter into ground lease
Management and leasing contracts (2)
Total identified intangible assets
Identified intangible liabilities:
Below-market real estate leases
$
$
$
543,584
65,572
609,156
4,422
3,468
7,890
60,317
11,732
332
17,090
48,900
138,371
3 - 40 years
Shorter of useful life or remaining
life of the respective lease
Shorter of useful life or remaining
life of the respective lease
5 years
6.4
6.3
88.5
N/A
7.5
Remaining life of the respective lease
Remaining life of the respective lease
Remaining life of the respective lease
Remaining life of contract
Estimated remaining life of contracts,
ranging between 3 - 9 years
8,687
10.3
Remaining life of the respective lease
____________________
(1)
In determining these useful lives, we considered the length of time the asset had been in existence, the maintenance history, as well as
anticipated future maintenance, and any contractual stipulations that might limit the useful life.
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(2)
Includes in-place property management, leasing, asset management and development management contracts.
The total revenue and net loss of the JBG Assets for the year ended December 31, 2017 included in our statements of operations
from the acquisition date was $71.3 million and $23.1 million.
4.
Acquisitions, Dispositions and Assets Held for Sale
Acquisitions
In December 2019, we acquired F1RST Residences, a 325-unit multifamily asset in the Ballpark submarket of Washington, D.C.
with approximately 21,000 square feet of street level retail, for $160.5 million through a like-kind exchange agreement with a
third-party intermediary. See Note 7 for additional information. The multifamily portion of the building was 91.7% occupied as
of December 31, 2019. Transaction costs related to the asset acquisition of $4.7 million were included in the cost of the acquisition.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, we purchased a land parcel and the remaining interest in the West Half real estate
venture for an aggregate purchase price of $28.0 million.
Dispositions
The following is a summary of disposition activity for the year ended December 31, 2019:
Date Disposed
Assets
Segment
Location
February 4, 2019
Commerce Executive /
Commerce Metro
Land (1) (2)
Commercial /
Other
July 31, 2019
1600 K Street
Commercial
December 18, 2019 Vienna Retail
Commercial
December 12, 2019 Central Place Tower (3)
Commercial
Total
______________
Reston,
Virginia
Washington,
D.C.
Vienna,
Virginia
Arlington,
Virginia
Total
Square
Feet
Gross
Sales
Price
Cash
Proceeds
from Sale
Gain on
Sale of
Real Estate
(In thousands)
388,562
$ 114,950
$
117,676
$
39,033
82,653
43,000
40,134
8,584
7,400
7,005
8,088
4,514
479,799
$ 165,350
$
164,815
51,635
53,356
$
104,991
(1) The sale also included 894,000 square feet of estimated potential development density. The sale was part of a like-kind exchange. See Note
7 for additional information.
(2) Cash proceeds include the reimbursement of $4.0 million of tenant improvement costs and leasing commissions paid by us prior to the
closing.
(3) Represents the gain, net of certain liabilities, on the sale of a 50.0% interest in the entity that owns Central Place Tower and the remeasurement
of our remaining 50.0% interest to fair value. See Note 6 for additional information.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, we sold four commercial assets, a future development asset and the out-of-service
portion of a multifamily asset for an aggregate gross sales price of $427.4 million, resulting in gains on sale of real estate of $52.2
million.
Assets Held for Sale
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, we had certain real estate properties that were classified as held for sale. The amounts included
in "Assets held for sale" in our balance sheets primarily represent the carrying value of real estate. The following is a summary
of assets held for sale:
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Assets
Segment
Location
Total Square
Feet
Assets Held
for Sale
Liabilities
Related to
Assets Held
for Sale
(In thousands)
December 31, 2019
Pen Place (1)
Metropolitan Park (1)
December 31, 2018
Commerce Executive /
Commerce Metro Land (2)
Other
Other
Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, Virginia
— $
73,895
$
—
94,517
— $
168,412
$
—
—
—
Commercial
Reston, Virginia
388,562
$
78,981
$
3,717
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(1) In March 2019, we entered into agreements for the sale of Pen Place and Metropolitan Park, land sites having an aggregate estimated potential
development density of up to approximately 4.1 million square feet, for approximately $293.9 million, subject to customary closing conditions.
In January 2020, we sold the Metropolitan Park land sites to Amazon for the gross sales price of $155.0 million, which represents an $11.0
million increase over the previously estimated contract value as the result of an increase in the approved development density on the sites.
The sale was part of a like-kind exchange. See Note 7 for additional information.
(2) As noted above, we sold Commerce Executive/Commerce Metro Land in February 2019.
5.
Tenant and Other Receivables, Net
The following is a summary of tenant and other receivables:
Tenants (1)
Third-party real estate services
Other
Allowance for doubtful accounts (1)
Total tenant and other receivables, net
_______________
December 31,
2019
2018
(In thousands)
37,823
$
14,541
577
—
52,941
$
31,362
12,443
9,463
(6,700)
46,568
$
$
(1) Due to the adoption of Topic 842 as of January 1, 2019, we recognize changes in the assessment of collectability of tenant receivables as
adjustments to the specific tenant’s receivable in our balance sheet and to "Property rentals revenue" in our statement of operations. Prior
to the adoption of Topic 842, we recorded estimated losses on tenant receivables as an allowance for doubtful accounts in our balance sheets
and to "Property operating expenses" in our statements of operations.
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6.
Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Ventures
The following is a summary of the composition of our investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures:
Real Estate Venture Partners
Ownership
Interest (1)
December 31,
2019
2018
Prudential Global Investment Management ("PGIM")
CPPIB
Landmark
CBREI Venture
Berkshire Group
Brandywine
CIM Group ("CIM") and Pacific Life Insurance Company
("PacLife")
Other
50.0%
55.0%
$
1.8% - 49.0%
5.0% - 64.0%
50.0%
30.0%
16.7%
(In thousands)
215,624
$
109,911
77,944
68,405
46,391
13,830
10,385
536
Total investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures
$
543,026
$
—
97,521
84,320
73,776
43,937
13,777
9,339
208
322,878
_______________
(1) Ownership interests as of December 31, 2019. We have multiple investments with certain venture partners with varying ownership interests.
We provide leasing, property management and other real estate services to our unconsolidated real estate ventures. We recognized
revenue, including expense reimbursements, of $28.5 million, $26.1 million and $12.9 million for each of the three years in the
period ended December 31, 2019 for such services.
PGIM
In December 2019, we sold a 50.0% interest in a real estate venture that owns Central Place Tower, a 552,000 square foot office
building located in Arlington, Virginia, to PGIM for the gross sales price of $220.0 million. Per the terms of the venture agreement,
we determined the venture was not a VIE and we do not have a controlling financial interest in the venture. As a result, we
deconsolidated our remaining 50.0% interest in the real estate venture and recorded a gain as our unconsolidated interest was
increased to reflect its fair value. We recognized an aggregate $53.4 million gain, net of certain liabilities, recorded as "Gain on
sale of real estate" in our statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2019, on the partial sale and remeasurement
of our remaining interest in the real estate venture subsequent to the transfer of control.
CPPIB
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, we had a zero investment balance in the real estate venture that owns 1101 17th Street and
had suspended the equity method of accounting for the venture since June 30, 2018. We will recognize as income any future
distributions from the venture until our share of unrecorded earnings and contributions exceeds the cumulative excess distributions
previously recognized in income. During the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, we recognized income of $6.4 million
and $8.3 million related to distributions from this venture, which was included in "Income (loss) from unconsolidated real estate
ventures, net" in our statement of operations. During the year ended December 31, 2018, we also recognized the $5.4 million
negative investment balance as income within "Income (loss) from unconsolidated real estate ventures, net" in our statement of
operations as a result of the venture refinancing a mortgage payable collateralized by the property and eliminating certain principal
guaranty provisions that had been included in a prior loan.
In December 2018, our unconsolidated real estate venture with CPPIB sold The Warner, a 583,000 square foot office building
located in Washington, D.C., for $376.5 million. In connection with the sale, the unconsolidated real estate venture recognized a
gain on sale of $32.5 million, of which our proportionate share was $20.6 million, which was included in "Income (loss) from
unconsolidated real estate ventures, net" in our statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2018. Additionally, in
connection with the sale, our unconsolidated real estate venture repaid the related mortgage payable of $270.5 million.
In February 2018, we entered into a real estate venture with CPPIB to develop and own 1900 N Street, an under construction
commercial asset in Washington, D.C. We contributed 1900 N Street, valued at $95.9 million, to the real estate venture, and CPPIB
committed to contribute approximately $101.3 million to the venture for a 45.0% interest, which reduced our ownership interest
from 100.0% at the real estate venture's formation to 55.0% as CPPIB's contributions were funded.
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CIM and PacLife
In January 2018, we invested $10.1 million for a 16.67% interest in a real estate venture with CIM and PacLife, which purchased
the 1,152-key Wardman Park hotel, located adjacent to the Woodley Park Metro Station in northwest Washington, D.C. Prior to
the acquisition by this venture, the JBG Legacy Funds owned a 47.64% interest in the Wardman Park hotel. The JBG Legacy
Funds did not receive any proceeds from the sale, as the net proceeds were used to satisfy the prior mortgage debt. A third-party
asset manager oversees the hotel operations on behalf of the venture and our involvement will increase only to the extent a land
development opportunity becomes the primary business plan for the asset.
JP Morgan
In August 2018, JP Morgan, our former partner in the real estate venture that owned the Investment Building, a 401,000 square
foot office building located in Washington, D.C., acquired our 5.0% interest in the venture for $24.6 million, resulting in a gain
of $15.5 million, which was included in "Income (loss) from unconsolidated real estate ventures, net" in our statement of operations
for the year ended December 31, 2018.
The following is a summary of the debt of our unconsolidated real estate ventures:
Variable rate (2)
Fixed rate (3)
Unconsolidated real estate ventures - mortgages payable
Unamortized deferred financing costs
Unconsolidated real estate ventures - mortgages
payable, net (4)
______________
Weighted
Average Effective
Interest Rate (1)
December 31,
2019
2018
4.10%
3.98%
$
$
(In thousands)
629,479
$
561,236
1,190,715
(2,859)
461,704
665,662
1,127,366
(1,998)
1,187,856
$
1,125,368
(1) Weighted average effective interest rate as of December 31, 2019.
(2)
Includes variable rate mortgages payable with interest rate cap agreements.
Includes variable rate mortgages payable with interest rates fixed by interest rate swap agreements.
(3)
(4) See Note 19 for additional information on guarantees of the debt of certain of our unconsolidated real estate ventures.
The following is a summary of the financial information for our unconsolidated real estate ventures:
Combined balance sheet information:
Real estate, net
Other assets, net (1)
Total assets
Borrowings, net
Other liabilities, net (1)
Total liabilities
Total equity
Total liabilities and equity
______________
December 31,
2019
2018
(In thousands)
2,493,961
291,092
2,785,053
1,187,856
168,243
1,356,099
1,428,954
2,785,053
$
$
$
$
2,050,985
169,264
2,220,249
1,125,368
94,845
1,220,213
1,000,036
2,220,249
$
$
$
$
(1) On January 1, 2019, our unconsolidated real estate ventures adopted Topic 842, which required the ventures to record operating right-of-
use assets totaling $52.4 million and related lease liabilities totaling $44.1 million.
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Combined income statement information:
Total revenue
Operating income (1)
Net loss
______________
2019
Year Ended December 31,
2018
(In thousands)
2017
$
$
266,653
18,041
(32,507)
$
300,032
56,262
(1,155)
135,256
14,741
(7,593)
(1)
Includes gain on sale of The Warner of $32.5 million recognized by our unconsolidated real estate venture with CPPIB during the year
ended December 31, 2018.
7.
Variable Interest Entities
We hold various interests in entities deemed to be VIEs, which we evaluate at acquisition, formation, after a change in the ownership
agreement or after a change in the real estate venture's economics to determine if the VIEs should be consolidated in our financial
statements or should no longer be considered a VIE. Certain criteria we assess in determining whether the VIEs should be
consolidated relate to our at-risk equity, our control over significant business activities, our voting rights, the noncontrolling interest
kick-out rights and whether we are the primary beneficiary of the VIE.
Unconsolidated VIEs
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, we had interests in entities deemed to be VIEs that are in the development stage and do not
hold sufficient equity at risk or conduct substantially all their operations on behalf of an investor with disproportionately few
voting rights. Although we are engaged to act as the managing partner in charge of day-to-day operations of these investees, we
are not the primary beneficiary of these VIEs as we do not hold unilateral power over activities that, when taken together, most
significantly impact the respective VIE’s performance. We account for our investment in these entities under the equity method.
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the net carrying amounts of our investment in these entities were $242.9 million and $232.8
million, which are included in "Investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures" in our balance sheets. Our equity in the income
of unconsolidated VIEs is included in "Income (loss) from unconsolidated real estate ventures, net" in our statements of operations.
Our maximum loss exposure in these entities is limited to our investments, construction commitments and debt guarantees. See
Note 19 for additional information.
Consolidated VIEs
JBG SMITH LP is our most significant consolidated VIE. We hold the majority limited partnership interest in the operating
partnership, act as the general partner and exercise full responsibility, discretion and control over its day-to-day management.
The noncontrolling interests of the operating partnership do not have substantive liquidation rights, substantive kick-out rights
without cause, or substantive participating rights that could be exercised by a simple majority of noncontrolling interest limited
partners (including by such a limited partner unilaterally). Because the noncontrolling interest holders do not have these rights,
the operating partnership is a VIE. As general partner, we have the power to direct the core activities of the operating partnership
that most significantly affect its performance, and through our majority interest in the operating partnership have both the right
to receive benefits from and the obligation to absorb losses of the operating partnership. Accordingly, we are the primary beneficiary
of the operating partnership and consolidate the operating partnership in our financial statements. As we conduct our business and
hold our assets and liabilities through the operating partnership, the total assets and liabilities of the operating partnership comprise
substantially all of our consolidated assets and liabilities.
In conjunction with the acquisition of F1RST Residences, located in the Ballpark submarket of Washington, D.C. in December
2019, we entered into a like-kind exchange agreement with a third-party intermediary. As of December 31, 2019, the third-party
intermediary was the legal owner of the entity that owned this property. The agreement that governed the operations of this entity
provided us with the power to direct the activities that most significantly impacted the entity's economic performance. This entity
was deemed a VIE as of December 31, 2019 primarily because it may not have had sufficient equity at risk to finance its activities
without additional subordinated financial support from other parties. We determined we were the primary beneficiary of the VIE
as a result of having had the power to direct the activities that most significantly impacted its economic performance and the
obligation to absorb losses, as well as the right to receive benefits, that could have been potentially significant to the VIE.
Accordingly, we consolidated the property and its operations as of the acquisition date. Legal ownership of this entity was
transferred to us by the third-party intermediary as the like-kind exchange agreement was completed with the sale of the
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Metropolitan Park land sites in January 2020.
In conjunction with the acquisition of Potomac Yard Land Bay H, located in Alexandria, Virginia in December 2018, we entered
into a like-kind exchange agreement with a third-party intermediary. As of December 31, 2018, the third-party intermediary was
the legal owner of the entity that owned this property. The agreement that governed the operations of this entity provided us with
the power to direct the activities that most significantly impacted the entity's economic performance. This entity was deemed a
VIE as of December 31, 2018 primarily because it may not have had sufficient equity at risk to finance its activities without
additional subordinated financial support from other parties. We determined we were the primary beneficiary of the VIE as a
result of having had the power to direct the activities that most significantly impacted its economic performance and the obligation
to absorb losses, as well as the right to receive benefits, that could have been potentially significant to the VIE. Accordingly, we
consolidated the property and its operations as of the acquisition date. Legal ownership of this entity was transferred to us by the
third-party intermediary as the like-kind exchange agreement was completed with the sale of Commerce Executive/Commerce
Metro Land in February 2019.
We consolidate VIEs in which we control the most significant business activities. These entities are VIEs because they are in the
development stage and do not hold sufficient equity at risk. We are the primary beneficiaries of these VIEs because the
noncontrolling interest holders do not have substantive kick-out or participating rights, and we control all of the significant
business activities.
As of December 31, 2019, excluding the operating partnership, we consolidated two VIEs with total assets and liabilities of $136.8
million and $11.8 million. As of December 31, 2018, excluding the operating partnership, we consolidated two VIEs with total
assets and liabilities of $94.8 million and $43.4 million.
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8.
Other Assets, Net
The following is a summary of other assets, net:
Deferred leasing costs
Accumulated amortization
Deferred leasing costs, net
Lease intangible assets, net
Other identified intangible assets, net
Operating right-of-use assets, net (1)
Prepaid expenses
Deferred financing costs on credit facility, net
Deposits
Derivative agreements, at fair value
Other
Total other assets, net
______________
December 31,
2019
2018
$
$
(In thousands)
205,830
(79,814)
126,016
$
$
23,644
48,620
19,865
12,556
3,071
3,210
—
16,705
$
253,687
$
202,066
(72,465)
129,601
34,390
55,469
—
6,482
4,806
3,633
10,383
20,230
264,994
(1) Related to our adoption of Topic 842 on January 1, 2019. See Note 2 for additional information.
The following is a summary of the composition of lease intangible assets, net:
Lease intangible assets:
In-place leases
Above-market real estate leases
Below-market ground leases
Total lease intangibles assets
Accumulated amortization:
In-place leases
Above-market real estate leases
Below-market ground leases
Total accumulated amortization
Lease intangible assets, net
December 31,
2019
2018
(in thousands)
$
33,812
$
8,635
—
42,447
15,231
3,572
—
18,803
$
23,644
$
38,216
9,414
2,215
49,845
11,602
2,405
1,448
15,455
34,390
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The following is a summary of the composition of other identified intangible assets, net:
Other identified intangible assets:
Option to enter into ground lease
Management and leasing contracts
Other
Total other identified intangibles assets
Accumulated amortization:
Management and leasing contracts
Other
Total accumulated amortization
Other identified intangible assets, net
December 31,
2019
2018
(in thousands)
$
17,090
$
48,900
166
66,156
17,385
151
17,536
$
48,620
$
The following is a summary of amortization expense related to lease and other identified intangible assets:
Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
(in thousands)
2017
In-place lease amortization (1)
Above-market real estate lease amortization (2)
Below-market ground lease amortization (3)
Management and leasing contract amortization (1)
Other amortization
Total lease and other identified intangible asset
amortization expense
$
$
$
7,375
1,730
—
7,088
(240)
$
11,807
2,390
85
7,088
191
15,953
$
21,561
$
___________________________________________
(1) Amounts are included in "Depreciation and amortization expense" in our statements of operations.
(2) Amounts are included in "Property rentals revenue" in our statements of operations.
(3) Amounts are included in "Property operating expenses" in our statements of operations.
17,090
48,900
166
66,156
10,297
390
10,687
55,469
10,216
1,428
87
3,209
14
14,954
The following is a summary of the estimated amortization of lease and other identified intangible assets for the next five years
and thereafter as of December 31, 2019:
Year ending December 31,
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Thereafter
Total (1)
Amount
(in thousands)
12,949
9,993
8,999
8,510
7,973
6,750
55,174
$
$
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(1) Estimated amortization related to the option to enter into ground lease is not included within the amortization table above as the ground lease
does not have a definite start date.
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9.
Debt
Mortgages Payable
The following is a summary of mortgages payable:
Variable rate (2)
Fixed rate (3)
Mortgages payable
Unamortized deferred financing costs and premium/
discount, net
Mortgages payable, net
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Weighted Average
Effective
Interest Rate (1)
December 31,
2019
2018
3.36%
4.29%
$
$
(In thousands)
2,200
$
1,125,648
1,127,848
(2,071)
1,125,777
$
308,918
1,535,734
1,844,652
(6,271)
1,838,381
(1) Weighted average effective interest rate as of December 31, 2019.
(2)
(3)
Includes a variable rate mortgage payable with an interest rate cap agreement as of December 31, 2018.
Includes variable rate mortgages payable with interest rates fixed by interest rate swap agreements.
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the net carrying value of real estate collateralizing our mortgages payable, excluding assets
held for sale, totaled $1.4 billion and $2.3 billion. Our mortgages payable 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 of our mortgages payable are recourse to us. See Note 19 for additional information.
As of December 31, 2019, we were not in default under any mortgage loan.
During the year ended December 31, 2019, aggregate borrowings under mortgages payable totaled $2.2 million related to
construction draws. During the year ended December 31, 2019, we repaid mortgages payable with an aggregate principal balance
of $709.1 million. The loss on the extinguishment of debt was $5.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, of which $2.9
million related to our repayment of various mortgages payable and $2.9 million related to the termination of various interest rate
swaps in connection with the repayment of the loan encumbering Central Place Tower. In February 2020, we entered into a mortgage
loan with a principal balance of $175.0 million collateralized by 4747 and 4749 Bethesda Avenue.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, aggregate borrowings totaled $118.1 million, of which $47.5 million related to the
principal balance on a new mortgage payable collateralized by 1730 M Street and the remainder related to construction draws
under mortgages payable. During the year ended December 31, 2018, we repaid mortgages payable with an aggregate principal
balance of $298.1 million, which resulted in a loss on the extinguishment of debt of $5.2 million.
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, we had various interest rate swap and cap agreements on certain of our mortgages payable
with an aggregate notional value of $867.6 million and $1.3 billion. During the year ended December 31, 2019, in connection
with the repayment of the loan encumbering Central Place Tower, we terminated various interest rate swaps with an aggregate
notional value of $220.0 million. During the year ended December 31, 2018, we entered into various interest rate swap and cap
agreements on certain of our mortgages payable with an aggregate notional value of $381.3 million. See Note 17 for additional
information.
Credit Facility
As of December 31, 2019, our $1.4 billion credit facility consisted of a $1.0 billion revolving credit facility maturing in July 2021,
with two six-month extension options, a delayed draw $200.0 million unsecured term loan ("Tranche A-1 Term Loan") maturing
in January 2023, and a delayed draw $200.0 million unsecured term loan ("Tranche A-2 Term Loan") maturing in July 2024.
Effective as of July 17, 2019, the credit facility was amended to extend the delayed draw period of our Tranche A-1 Term Loan
to July 2020. In December 2019, we drew $200.0 million under the revolving credit facility, which was repaid in 2020.
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Based on the terms as of December 31, 2019, the interest rate for the credit facility varies based on a ratio of our total outstanding
indebtedness to a valuation of certain real property and assets and ranges (a) in the case of the revolving credit facility, from LIBOR
plus 1.10% to LIBOR plus 1.50%, (b) in the case of the Tranche A-1 Term Loan, from LIBOR plus 1.20% to LIBOR plus 1.70%
and (c) in the case of the Tranche A-2 Term Loan, effective as of July 17, 2019, from LIBOR plus 1.15% to LIBOR plus 1.70%,
reflecting a 40 basis points reduction from the prior credit facility. There are various LIBOR options in the credit facility, and we
elected the one-month LIBOR option as of December 31, 2019. We were not in default under our credit facility as of December 31,
2019. In January 2020, the credit facility was amended to extend the maturity date of the revolving credit facility from July 2021
to January 2025, and to reduce its range of interest rates by five basis points to LIBOR plus 1.05% to 1.50%.
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, we had interest rate swaps with an aggregate notional value of $100.0 million, which mature
in January 2023 and effectively convert the variable interest rate applicable to our Tranche A-1 Term Loan to a fixed interest rate,
providing weighted average base interest rates under the facility agreements of 2.12% per annum for both periods. As of
December 31, 2019, we had interest rate swaps with an aggregate notional value of $137.6 million, which effectively convert the
variable interest rate applicable to a portion of the outstanding balance of our Tranche A-2 Term Loan to a fixed interest rate,
providing a weighted average base interest rate under the facility agreements of 2.59% per annum.
The following is a summary of amounts outstanding under the credit facility:
Revolving credit facility (2) (3) (4)
Tranche A-1 Term Loan (5)
Tranche A-2 Term Loan (5)
Unsecured term loans
Unamortized deferred financing costs, net
Unsecured term loans, net
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Effective
Interest Rate (1)
December 31,
2019
2018
(In thousands)
2.86%
3.32%
3.74%
$
$
$
200,000
100,000
200,000
300,000
(2,705)
297,295
$
$
$
—
100,000
200,000
300,000
(2,871)
297,129
Interest rate as of December 31, 2019.
(1)
(2) As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, letters of credit with an aggregate face amount of $1.5 million and $5.7 million were provided under
our revolving credit facility.
(3) As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, net deferred financing costs related to our revolving credit facility totaling $3.1 million and $4.8 million
were included in "Other assets, net."
(4) The interest rate for the revolving credit facility excludes a 0.15% facility fee. In January 2020, the credit facility was amended to extend
the maturity date of the revolving credit facility from July 2021 to January 2025, and to reduce its range of interest rates by five basis points
to LIBOR plus 1.05% to 1.50%.
(5) The interest rate includes the impact of interest rate swap agreements.
Principal Maturities
Principal maturities of debt outstanding as of December 31, 2019, including mortgages payable, revolving credit facility and the
term loans, are as follows:
Year ending December 31,
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Thereafter
Total
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$
Amount
(In thousands)
99,341
296,227
107,500
273,961
334,290
516,529
$
1,627,848
10.
Other Liabilities, Net
The following is a summary of other liabilities, net:
Lease intangible liabilities
Accumulated amortization
Lease intangible liabilities, net
Prepaid rent
Lease assumption liabilities
Lease incentive liabilities
Lease liabilities related to operating right-of-use assets (1)
Finance lease liability (2)
Security deposits
Environmental liabilities
Ground lease deferred rent payable (3)
Net deferred tax liability
Dividends payable
Derivative agreements, at fair value
Other
Total other liabilities, net
__________________________
December 31,
2019
2018
$
$
(In thousands)
38,577
$
(26,253)
12,324
$
23,612
17,589
20,854
28,476
—
16,348
17,898
—
5,542
34,012
17,440
11,947
40,179
(26,081)
14,098
21,998
23,105
9,317
—
15,704
17,696
17,898
3,510
6,878
45,193
1,723
4,486
$
206,042
$
181,606
(1) Related to our adoption of Topic 842 on January 1, 2019. See Note 2 for additional information.
(2)
(3)
In December 2019, we sold a 50.0% interest in Central Place Tower, which resulted in the deconsolidation of the entity that was the lessee
to our sole finance lease. See Note 6 for additional information.
In connection with our adoption of Topic 842 on January 1, 2019, the ground lease deferred rent payable balance as of December 31, 2018
was included in the initial determination of the operating right-of-use assets. See Note 2 for additional information.
Amortization expense included in "Property rentals revenue" in our statements of operations related to lease intangible liabilities
for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019 was $2.5 million, $2.6 million and $2.3 million.
The following is a summary of the estimated amortization of lease intangible liabilities for the next five years and thereafter as of
December 31, 2019,:
Year ending December 31,
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Thereafter
Total
11.
Income Taxes
$
Amount
(in thousands)
2,017
1,800
1,781
1,773
1,755
3,198
$
12,324
We have elected to be taxed as a REIT, and accordingly, we have incurred no federal income tax expense related to our REIT
subsidiaries except for our TRSs. Due to the passage of federal tax reform legislation, which was signed into law on December
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22, 2017 and which we refer as the 2017 Tax Act, our TRSs were required to decrease the net deferred tax liability, which resulted
in a net tax benefit of $3.9 million during the year ended December 31, 2017. The recorded tax charges in 2017 for the impact of
the 2017 Tax Act were made using the current available information and technical guidance on the interpretations of the 2017 Tax
Act. As permitted by Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin 118, Income Tax Accounting Implications
of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, we subsequently finalized our accounting analysis based on the guidance, interpretations and data
available as of December 31, 2018. We did not have any changes to our 2017 estimate related to the 2017 Tax Act and therefore,
it had no impact to our 2018 financial statements.
Our financial statements include the operations of our TRSs, which are subject to federal, state and local income taxes on their
taxable income. As a REIT, we may also be subject to federal excise taxes if we engage in certain types of transactions. Continued
qualification as a REIT depends on our ability to satisfy the REIT distribution tests, stock ownership requirements and various
other qualification tests. As of December 31, 2019, our TRSs have an estimated federal and state net operating loss of $3.6 million,
which will expire in 2038 and 2039. The net basis of our assets and liabilities for tax reporting purposes is approximately $55.9
million higher than the amounts reported in our balance sheet as of December 31, 2019.
The following is a summary of our income tax benefit:
Current tax benefit (expense)
Deferred tax benefit
Income tax benefit
Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
(in thousands)
2017
$
$
(34) $
1,336
1,302
$
20
718
738
$
$
(496)
10,408
9,912
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, we have a net deferred tax liability of $5.5 million and $6.9 million primarily related to the
management and leasing contracts assumed in the Combination, partially offset by deferred tax assets associated with tax versus
book differences, related general and administrative expenses and the net operating loss remaining from 2018 and 2017. We are
subject to federal, state and local income tax examinations by taxing authorities for 2016 through 2019.
December 31,
2019
2018
(in thousands)
$
$
721
915
626
—
435
217
2,914
(523)
2,391
(7,412)
(521)
(7,933)
$
(5,542) $
—
2,326
998
583
—
198
4,105
(469)
3,636
(9,905)
(609)
(10,514)
(6,878)
Deferred tax assets:
Accrued bonus
Net operating loss
Deferred revenue
Bad debt expense
Charitable contributions
Other
Total deferred tax assets
Valuation allowance
Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance
Deferred tax liabilities:
Management and leasing contracts
Other
Total deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax liability
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During the year ended December 31, 2019, our Board of Trustees declared cash dividends totaling $0.90 of which $0.333 was
taxable as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes, $0.342 were capital gain distributions and the remaining $0.225 will
be determined in 2020. During the year ended December 31, 2018, our Board of Trustees declared cash dividends totaling $1.00
(regular dividends of $0.90 per common share and a special dividend of $0.10 per common share) of which $0.531 was taxable
as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes and $0.469 were capital gain distributions. During the year ended December 31,
2017, our Board of Trustees declared cash dividends of $0.45 per common share of which $0.385 was taxable as ordinary income
for federal income tax purposes and $0.065 were capital gains distributions.
12.
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
JBG SMITH LP
A portion of the OP Units held by persons other than JBG SMITH became redeemable for cash or, at our election, our common
shares beginning on August 1, 2018, subject to certain limitations. During the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, unitholders
redeemed 1.7 million and 3.0 million OP Units, which we elected to redeem for an equivalent number of our common shares. As
of December 31, 2019, outstanding OP Units totaled 15.2 million, representing a 10.1% ownership interest in JBG SMITH LP.
On our balance sheets, our OP Units and certain vested LTIPs are presented at the higher of their redemption value or their carrying
value, with such adjustments recognized in "Additional paid-in capital." Redemption value per OP Unit is equivalent to the market
value of one of our common shares at the end of the period. In 2020, as of the date of this filing, unitholders redeemed 733,851
OP Units, which we elected to redeem for an equivalent number of our common shares.
Consolidated Real Estate Venture
We are a partner in a real estate venture that owns an under construction multifamily asset located at 965 Florida Avenue in
Washington, D.C. Pursuant to the terms of the real estate venture agreement, we will fund all capital contributions until our
ownership interest reaches a maximum of 97.0%. Our partner can redeem its interest, for cash, two years after delivery, but no
later than seven years after delivery. As of December 31, 2019, we held a 95.0% ownership interest in the real estate venture.
The following is a summary of the activity of redeemable noncontrolling interests:
2019
Consolidated
Real Estate
Venture
JBG
SMITH LP
Year Ended December 31,
Total
JBG
SMITH LP
(In thousands)
2018
Consolidated
Real Estate
Venture
Total
$
552,159
(57,318)
$
5,981
—
$ 558,140
(57,318)
$
603,717
(109,208)
$
5,412
$ 609,129
— (109,208)
3,954
8,566
(2,584)
(15,325)
63,264
53,983
—
7
—
71
—
—
3,954
—
8,573
(2,584)
(15,254)
63,264
53,983
6,641
1,384
(18,737)
52,190
16,172
—
69
—
500
—
—
—
6,710
1,384
(18,237)
52,190
16,172
Balance as of beginning of period
OP Unit redemptions
LTIP Units issued in lieu of
cash bonuses (1)
Net income attributable to
redeemable noncontrolling
interests
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Contributions (distributions)
Share-based compensation expense
Adjustment to redemption value
Balance as of end of period
$
606,699
$
6,059
$ 612,758
$
552,159
$
5,981
$ 558,140
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(1) See Note 13 for additional information.
13.
Share-Based Payments and Employee Benefits
OP UNITS
The acquisition of JBG/Operating Partners, L.P. in the Combination, resulted in the issuance of 3.3 million OP Units to the former
owners with an estimated grant-date fair value of $110.6 million. The OP Units are subject to post-combination vesting over
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periods of either 12 or 60 months based on continued employment. The significant assumptions used to value the OP Units included
expected volatility (18.0% to 27.0%), risk-free interest rates (1.3% to 1.5%) and post-vesting restriction periods (1 year to 3 years).
Compensation expense for these OP Units is recognized over the graded vesting period. See Note 3 for additional information.
The following is a summary of the OP Units activity:
Unvested at December 31, 2018
Vested
Unvested at December 31, 2019
Unvested
Shares
2,999,987
(127,735)
2,872,252
Weighted
Average Grant-
Date Fair Value
33.39
$
33.39
33.39
The total-grant date fair value of the OP Units that vested for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019 was
$4.3 million, $3.2 million and $7.2 million.
JBG SMITH 2017 Omnibus Share Plan
On June 23, 2017, our Board of Trustees adopted the JBG SMITH 2017 Omnibus Share Plan (the "Plan"), effective as of July 17,
2017, and authorized the reservation of 10.3 million of our common shares pursuant to the Plan. As of December 31, 2019, there
were 3.9 million common shares available for issuance under the Plan.
Formation Awards
Pursuant to the Plan, on July 18, 2017, we granted 2.7 million formation awards ("Formation Awards") based on an aggregate
notional value of approximately $100 million divided by the volume-weighted average price on July 18, 2017 of $37.10 per
common share. In 2018, we granted 93,784 Formation Awards based on an aggregate notional value of $3.2 million divided by
the volume-weighted average price on the date of issuance of $34.40 per common share.
The Formation Awards are structured in the form of profits interests in JBG SMITH LP that provide for a share of appreciation
determined by the increase in the value of a common share at the time of conversion over the volume-weighted average price of
a common share at the time the formation unit was granted. The Formation Awards, subject to certain conditions, generally vest
25% on each of the third and fourth anniversaries and 50% on the fifth anniversary, of the date granted, subject to continued
employment with JBG SMITH through each vesting date.
The value of vested Formation Awards is realized through conversion of the award into a number of LTIP Units, and subsequent
conversion into a number of OP Units determined based on the difference between the volume-weighted average price of a common
share at the time the Formation Award was granted and the value of a common share on the conversion date. The conversion ratio
between Formation Awards and OP Units, which starts at zero, is the quotient of (i) the excess of the value of a common share on
the conversion date above the per share value at the time the Formation Award was granted over (ii) the value of a common share
as of the date of conversion. Like options, Formation Awards have a finite 10-year term over which their value is allowed to
increase and during which they may be converted into LTIP Units (and in turn, OP Units). Holders of Formation Awards will not
receive distributions or allocations of net income or net loss prior to vesting and conversion to LTIP Units.
The aggregate grant-date fair value of the Formation Awards granted during the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 was
$725,000 and $23.7 million estimated using Monte Carlo simulations. No Formation Awards were granted during the year ended
December 31, 2019. Compensation expense for these awards is being recognized over a five-year period. The following is a
summary of the significant assumptions used to value the Formation Awards:
Expected volatility
Dividend yield
Risk-free interest rate
Expected life
Year Ended December 31,
2018
27.0% to 29.0%
2.5% to 2.7%
2.8% to 3.0%
7 years
2017
26.0%
2.3%
2.3%
7 years
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The following is a summary of the Formation Awards activity:
Unvested at December 31, 2018
Vested
Forfeited
Unvested at December 31, 2019
Unvested
Shares
2,655,394
(160,746)
(9,702)
2,484,946
Weighted
Average Grant-
Date Fair Value
8.81
$
8.84
8.55
8.81
The total-grant date fair value of the Formation Awards that vested during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 was $1.4
million and $333,000.
LTIP, Time-Based LTIP and Special Time-Based LTIP Units
During the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, as part of their annual compensation, we granted a total of 50,159 and
25,770 fully vested LTIP Units to non-employee trustees with an aggregate grant-date fair value of $1.8 million and $794,000.
The LTIP Units may not be sold while such non-employee trustee is serving on the Board.
On July 18, 2017, we granted a total of 47,166 fully vested LTIP Units to the seven independent trustees in the notional amount
of $250,000 each. On the same date, we also granted 59,927 LTIP units to a key employee of which 50% vested immediately and
the remaining 50% vests ratably from the 31st to the 60th month following the grant date.
During each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019, we granted 351,982, 367,519 and 302,518 Time-Based
LTIP Units to management and other employees with a weighted average grant-date fair value of $34.26, $31.48 and $33.71 per
unit that vest over four years, 25.0% per year, subject to continued employment. Compensation expense for these units is being
recognized over a four-year period.
During the year ended December 31, 2019, we granted 91,636 of fully vested LTIP Units, with a grant-date fair value of $34.21
per unit, to certain executives who elected to receive all or a portion of their cash bonus paid in 2019, related to 2018 service, as
LTIP Units.
Additionally, during the year ended December 31, 2018, related to our successful pursuit of Amazon's additional headquarters in
National Landing, we granted 356,591 Special Time-Based LTIP Units to management and other employees with a weighted
average grant-date fair value of $36.84 per unit. The Special Time-Based LTIP Units vest 50% on each of the fourth and fifth
anniversaries of the grant date, subject to continued employment. Compensation expense for these units is being recognized over
a five-year period.
The aggregate grant-date fair value of the LTIP, Time-Based LTIP and Special Time-Based LTIP Units granted (collectively
"Granted LTIPs") for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019 was $17.0 million, $25.5 million and $13.7
million, valued using Monte Carlo simulations. Holders of the Granted LTIPs have the right to convert all or a portion of vested
units into OP Units, which are then subsequently exchangeable for our common shares. Granted LTIPs do not have redemption
rights, but any OP Units into which units are converted are entitled to redemption rights. Granted LTIPs, generally, vote with the
OP Units and do not have any separate voting rights except in connection with actions that would materially and adversely affect
the rights of the Granted LTIPs. The following is a summary of the significant assumptions used to value the Granted LTIPs:
Expected volatility
Risk-free interest rate
Post-grant restriction periods
Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
18.0% to 24.0% 20.0% to 22.0% 17.0% to 19.0%
1.3% to 1.5%
1.9% to 2.6%
2 to 3 years
2 to 3 years
2.3% to 2.6%
2 to 3 years
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The following is a summary of the Granted LTIP activity:
Unvested at December 31, 2018
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Unvested at December 31, 2019
Unvested
Shares
962,662
493,777
(360,703)
(393)
1,095,343
Weighted
Average Grant-
Date Fair Value
34.03
$
34.40
33.15
34.52
34.35
The total-grant date fair value of the Granted LTIPs that vested for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019
was $12.0 million, $3.6 million and $2.5 million. In 2020, we issued 471,598 LTIP Units to management and employees with an
estimated aggregate grant-date fair value of $18.3 million.
Performance-Based LTIP and Special Performance-Based LTIP Units
During each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019, we granted 478,411, 567,106 and 605,072 Performance-
Based LTIP Units to management and other employees. During the year ended December 31, 2018, related to our successful pursuit
of Amazon's additional headquarters at our properties in National Landing, we granted 511,555 Special Performance-Based LTIP
Units to management and other employees.
Performance-Based LTIP Units, including the Special Performance-Based LTIP Units, are performance-based equity compensation
pursuant to which participants have the opportunity to earn LTIP Units based on the relative performance of the total shareholder
return ("TSR") of our common shares compared to the companies in the FTSE NAREIT Equity Office Index, over the defined
performance period beginning on the grant date, inclusive of dividends and stock price appreciation.
Our Performance-Based LTIP and Special Performance-Based LTIP Units have a three-year performance period. Fifty percent of
any Performance-Based LTIP Units that are earned vest at the end of the three-year performance period and the remaining 50%
on the fourth anniversary of the date of grant, subject to continued employment. Fifty percent of any Special Performance-Based
LTIP Units that are earned at the end of the three-year performance period vest on the fourth anniversary of the date of grant and
the remaining 50% on the fifth anniversary of the date of grant, subject to continued employment.
The aggregate grant-date fair value of the Performance-Based LTIP and Special Performance-Based LTIP Units granted for each
of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019 was $9.3 million, $21.1 million and $9.7 million, valued using Monte
Carlo simulations. Compensation expense for the Performance-Based LTIP Units is being recognized over a four-year period,
while compensation expense for the Special Performance Based LTIP Units is being recognized over a five-year period. The
following is a summary of the significant assumptions used to value both the Performance-Based LTIP and Special Performance-
Based LTIP Units:
Expected volatility
Dividend yield
Risk-free interest rate
Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
19.0% to 23.0% 19.9% to 26.0%
2.5% to 2.7%
2.3% to 3.0%
2.3% to 2.5%
2.3% to 2.6%
18.0%
2.3%
1.5%
The following is a summary of both the Performance-Based LTIP and Special Performance-Based LTIP Units activity:
Unvested at December 31, 2018
Granted
Forfeited
Unvested at December 31, 2019
102
Unvested
Shares
1,657,578
478,411
(18,054)
2,117,935
Weighted
Average Grant-
Date Fair Value
18.27
$
19.49
18.00
18.55
In 2020, we issued 593,100 Performance-Based LTIP Units to management and employees with an estimated aggregate grant-
date fair value of $11.1 million.
JBG SMITH 2017 ESPP
The JBG SMITH 2017 ESPP authorized the issuance of up to 2.1 million common shares. The ESPP provides eligible employees
an option to purchase, through payroll deductions, our common shares at a discount of 15.0% of the closing price of a common
share on relevant determination dates, provided that the fair market value of common shares, determined as of the first day of the
relevant offering period, purchased by any eligible employee may not exceed $25,000 in any calendar year. The maximum aggregate
number of common shares reserved for issuance under the ESPP will automatically increase on January 1 of each year, unless the
Compensation Committee of the Board of Trustees determines to limit any such increase, by the lesser of (i) 0.10% of the total
number of outstanding common shares on December 31 of the preceding calendar year or (ii) 206,600 common shares.
Pursuant to the ESPP, employees purchased 47,022 and 20,178 common shares for $1.5 million and $597,000 during the years
ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. The following is a summary of the significant assumptions used to value the ESPP common
shares using the Black-Scholes model:
Expected volatility
Dividend yield
Risk-free interest rate
Expected life
Year Ended December 31,
2019
18.0% to 28.0%
2.6% to 3.5%
2.2% to 2.4%
6 months
2018
21.0%
2.5%
2.0%
6 months
As of December 31, 2019, there were 2.0 million common shares available for issuance under the ESPP.
Share-Based Compensation Expense
The following is a summary of share-based compensation expense:
Time-Based LTIP Units
Performance-Based LTIP Units
LTIP Units
Other equity awards (1)
Share-based compensation expense - other
Formation Awards
OP Units (2)
LTIP Units (2)
Special Performance-Based LTIP Units (3)
Special Time-Based LTIP Units (3)
Share-based compensation related to
Formation Transaction and special equity
awards (4)
Total share-based compensation expense
Less amount capitalized
Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
(In thousands)
2017
$
11,386
$
10,095
$
8,716
1,000
4,535
25,637
5,734
29,826
456
2,843
3,303
5,271
794
3,826
19,986
5,606
29,455
277
323
369
42,162
67,799
(2,526)
65,273
$
36,030
56,016
(3,341)
52,675
$
2,211
1,172
—
1,526
4,909
5,169
21,467
2,615
—
—
29,251
34,160
(467)
33,693
Share-based compensation expense
$
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(1) For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, primarily includes compensation expense for certain executives who have elected to receive
all or a portion of any cash bonus that may be paid in the subsequent year related to past service in the form of fully vested LTIP Units and
related to our ESPP. For the year ended December 31, 2017, represents share-based compensation expense related to equity awards prior to
the Formation Transaction.
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(2) Represents share-based compensation expense for LTIP Units and OP Units subject to post-Combination employment obligations.
(3) Represents equity awards issued related to our successful pursuit of Amazon's additional headquarters in National Landing.
(4) Included in "General and administrative expense: Share-based compensation related to Formation Transaction and special equity awards" in
the accompanying statements of operations.
As of December 31, 2019, we had $77.4 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested share-based
payment arrangements, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.2 years.
Employee Benefits
We have a 401(k) defined contribution plan covering substantially all of our officers and employees which permits participants
to defer compensation up to the maximum amount permitted by law. We provide a discretionary matching contribution. Employees’
contributions vest immediately and our matching contributions vest after one year. Our contributions for each of the three years
in the period ended December 31, 2019 were $2.0 million, $1.8 million and $3.6 million.
14.
Transaction and Other Costs
The following is a summary of transaction and other costs:
Relocation of corporate headquarters (1)
Demolition costs (2)
Formation transaction and integration costs (3)
Completed, potential and pursued transaction expenses
Other (4)
Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
(In thousands)
$
10,900
$
5,432
5,252
651
1,000
— $
—
15,907
9,008
2,791
—
—
127,739
—
—
Transaction and other costs
$
23,235
$
27,706
$
127,739
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(1)
In November 2019, we relocated our corporate headquarters. Upon the relocation of our corporate headquarters, we incurred an impairment
charge on the right-of-use assets for leases related to our former corporate headquarters as well as other costs. See Note 17 for more
information.
(2) Related to 1900 Crystal Drive.
(3) For the year ended December 31, 2019 includes integration and severance costs. For the year ended December 31, 2018 includes transition
services provided by our former parent, and integration and severance costs. For the year ended December 31, 2017 includes severance
and transaction bonus expense of $40.8 million, investment banking fees of $33.6 million, legal fees of $13.9 million and accounting fees
of $10.8 million.
(4) For the year ended December 31, 2019 represents a contribution to the Washington Housing Conservancy. For the year ended December 31,
2018 represents costs related to the successful pursuit of Amazon's additional headquarters at our properties in National Landing.
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15.
Interest Expense
The following is a summary of interest expense:
Interest expense
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Net loss (gain) on derivative financial instruments
not designated as cash flow hedges:
Net unrealized
Net realized
Capitalized interest
Interest expense
Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
(In thousands)
$
79,234
$
91,651
$
3,217
4,661
50
—
(926)
(135)
(29,806)
(20,804)
69,178
3,011
(1,348)
27
(12,727)
$
52,695
$
74,447
$
58,141
16.
Shareholders' Equity and Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share
Shareholders' Equity
In April 2019, we closed an underwritten public offering of 11.5 million common shares (including 1.5 million common shares
related to the exercise of the underwriters' option to cover overallotments) at $42.00 per share, which generated net proceeds, after
deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses, of $472.8 million.
Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share
The following is a summary of the calculation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share and a reconciliation of the
amounts of net income (loss) available to common shareholders used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per common share
to net income (loss):
Net income (loss)
Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable
noncontrolling interests
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
Distributions to participating securities
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders
— basic and diluted
$
Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
$
74,144
$
46,613
$
(79,084)
(8,573)
—
65,571
(2,489)
(6,710)
21
39,924
(2,599)
7,328
3
(71,753)
(1,655)
63,082
$
37,325
$
(73,408)
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding — basic and diluted
130,687
119,176
105,359
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic
Diluted
$
$
0.48
0.48
$
$
$
0.31
0.31
(0.70)
(0.70)
The effect of the redemption of OP Units and Time-Based LTIP Units that were outstanding as of December 31, 2019 and 2018
is excluded in the computation of diluted earnings per common share as the assumed exchange of such units for common shares
on a one-for-one basis was antidilutive (the assumed redemption of these units would have no impact on the determination of
diluted earnings per share). Since OP Units and Time-Based LTIP Units, which are held by noncontrolling interests, are attributed
gains at an identical proportion to the common shareholders, the gains attributable and their equivalent weighted average OP Unit
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and Time-Based LTIP Unit impact are excluded from net income available to common shareholders and from the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding in calculating diluted earnings per common share. Performance-Based LTIP Units, Special
Performance-Based LTIP Units and Formation Awards, which totaled 4.7 million, 3.9 million and 3.3 million for each of the three
years in the period ended December 31, 2019, were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per common share as they
were antidilutive, but potentially could be dilutive in the future.
17.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis
To manage or hedge our exposure to interest rate risk, we follow established risk management policies and procedures, including
the use of a variety of derivative financial instruments. We do not enter into derivative financial instruments for speculative
purposes.
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, we had various derivative financial instruments consisting of interest rate swap and cap
agreements that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The net unrealized (loss) gain on our derivative financial instruments
designated as cash flow hedges was $(17.7) million and $8.3 million as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 and was recorded in
"Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" in our balance sheets, of which a portion was reclassified to "Redeemable
noncontrolling interests." Within the next 12 months, we expect to reclassify $5.5 million as an increase to interest expense. The
net unrealized (loss) gain on our derivative financial instruments not designated as cash flow hedges was $(50,000), $926,000 and
$1.3 million for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019, and was recorded in "Interest expense" in our
statements of operations and "Net unrealized loss (gain) on ineffective derivative financial instruments" in our statements of cash
flows. The fair values of the derivative financial instruments are based on the estimated amounts we would receive or pay to
terminate the contracts at the reporting date and are determined using interest rate pricing models and observable inputs. The
derivative financial instruments are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.
The following is a summary of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
December 31, 2019
Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
Fair Value Measurements
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
(In thousands)
Classified as liabilities in "Other liabilities, net"
$
17,440
— $
17,440
—
December 31, 2018
Derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges:
Classified as assets in "Other assets, net"
$
7,913
$
— $
7,913
$
Classified as liabilities in "Other liabilities, net"
Derivative financial instruments not designated as cash flow hedges:
Classified as assets in "Other assets, net"
1,723
2,470
—
—
1,723
2,470
—
—
—
The fair values of our derivative financial instruments were determined using widely accepted valuation techniques, including
discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of the derivative financial instrument. This analysis reflected the
contractual terms of the derivative, including the period to maturity, and used observable market-based inputs, including interest
rate market data and implied volatilities in such interest rates. While it was determined that the majority of the inputs used to value
the derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy under authoritative accounting guidance, the credit valuation
adjustments associated with the derivatives also utilized Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the
likelihood of default. However, as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments
on the overall valuation of the derivative financial instruments was assessed, and it was determined that these adjustments were
not significant to the overall valuation of the derivative financial instruments. As a result, it was determined that the derivative
financial instruments in their entirety should be classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The net unrealized gains and losses
included in "Other comprehensive income (loss)'' in our statements of comprehensive income (loss) for each of the three years in
the period ended December 31, 2019 were attributable to the net change in unrealized gains or losses related to the interest rate
swaps that were outstanding during those periods, none of which were reported in our statements of operations as the interest rate
swaps were documented and qualified as hedging instruments.
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Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis
Fair value measurements on a nonrecurring basis consist of the right-of-use asset related to our former corporate office lease,
which we measured for impairment upon relocation to our new corporate headquarters in November 2019. Prior to the relocation,
we leased office space in a building we owned through one of our unconsolidated real estate ventures. With the adoption of Topic
842 in January 2019, we recorded a right-of-use asset based on the expected future use of our former headquarters. Upon the
relocation of our corporate headquarters, we impaired the right-of-use asset due to our change in use of the asset. The fair value
of the right-of-use asset subsequent to the relocation was based on Level 3 inputs, including estimated sublease income and our
incremental borrowing rate. For the year ended December 31, 2019, we incurred an impairment charge of $10.2 million and certain
additional expenses related to the relocation of our corporate headquarters. There were no other assets measured at fair value on
a nonrecurring basis as of December 31, 2019 and 2018. See Note 14 for more information.
Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, all financial instruments and liabilities were reflected in our balance sheets at amounts which,
in our estimation, reasonably approximated their fair values, except for the following:
December 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
Carrying
Amount (1)
Fair Value
Carrying
Amount (1)
Fair Value
(In thousands)
$
1,127,848
$
1,162,890
$
1,844,652
$
1,870,078
200,000
300,000
200,177
300,607
—
300,000
—
300,727
Financial liabilities:
Mortgages payable
Revolving credit facility
Unsecured term loans
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(1) The carrying amount consists of principal only.
The fair values of the mortgages payable, revolving credit facility and unsecured term loans were determined using Level 2 inputs
of the fair value hierarchy.
18.
Segment Information
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 defined our reportable segments to be aligned with our method of internal reporting and the way
our Chief Executive Officer, who is also our Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"), makes key operating decisions, evaluates
financial results, allocates resources and manages our business. Accordingly, we aggregate our operating segments into three
reportable segments (commercial, multifamily, 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 net operating income ("NOI") of properties within each segment. NOI
includes property rental revenue and other property revenue, and deducts property operating expenses and real estate taxes.
With respect to the third-party asset management and real estate services business, the CODM reviews revenues 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 statements of operations.
The following represents the components of revenue from our third-party real estate services business:
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Property management fees
Asset management fees
Leasing fees
Development fees
Construction management fees
Other service revenue
Third-party real estate services revenue,
excluding reimbursements
Reimbursements revenue (1)
Third-party real estate services revenue,
including reimbursements
_________________
2019
Year Ended December 31,
2018
(In thousands)
2017
$
22,437
$
14,045
7,377
15,655
1,669
4,269
65,452
55,434
24,831
$
14,910
6,658
7,592
2,892
2,801
59,684
39,015
$
120,886
$
98,699
$
16,022
10,083
3,639
3,653
2,220
712
36,329
26,907
63,236
(1) Represents reimbursement of expenses incurred by us on behalf of third parties, including allocated payroll costs and amounts paid to third-
party contractors for construction management projects.
Management company assets primarily consist of management and leasing contracts with a net book value of $31.5 million and
$38.6 million and are classified in "Other assets, net" in our balance sheets as of December 31, 2019 and 2018. Consistent with
internal reporting presented to our CODM and our definition of NOI, the third-party asset management and real estate services
operating results are excluded from the NOI data below.
The following is the reconciliation of net income attributable to common shareholders to consolidated NOI:
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
Add:
Depreciation and amortization expense
General and administrative expense:
Corporate and other
Third-party real estate services
Share-based compensation related to Formation
Transaction and special equity awards
Transaction and other costs
Interest expense
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Reduction of gain (gain) on bargain purchase
Income tax benefit
Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling
interests
Less:
Third-party real estate services, including reimbursements
Other revenue (1)
Income (loss) from unconsolidated real estate ventures, net
Interest and other income, net
Gain on sale of real estate
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Consolidated NOI
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$
$
2019
Year Ended December 31,
2018
(In thousands)
39,924
$
$
65,571
2017
(71,753)
191,580
211,436
161,659
46,822
113,495
42,162
23,235
52,695
5,805
—
(1,302)
8,573
120,886
7,638
(1,395)
5,385
104,991
—
311,131
$
33,728
89,826
36,030
27,706
74,447
5,153
7,606
(738)
39,350
51,919
29,251
127,739
58,141
701
(24,376)
(9,912)
6,710
(7,328)
98,699
6,358
39,409
15,168
52,183
21
319,990
$
63,236
5,167
(4,143)
1,788
—
3
289,340
(1) Excludes parking revenue of $26.0 million, $25.7 million and $23.1 million for each of the three years in the period ended December 31,
2019.
The following is a summary of NOI by segment. Items classified in the Other column include future development assets, corporate
entities and the elimination of intersegment activity.
Property rentals revenue
Other property revenue
Total property revenue
Property expense:
Property operating
Real estate taxes
Total property expense
Consolidated NOI
Property rentals revenue
Other property revenue
Total property revenue
Property expense:
Property operating
Real estate taxes
Total property expense
Consolidated NOI
Property rentals revenue
Other property revenue
Total property revenue
Property expense:
Property operating
Real estate taxes
Total property expense
Consolidated NOI
Year Ended December 31, 2019
Commercial
Multifamily
Other
Total
$
383,311
25,593
408,904
113,177
50,115
163,292
$
(In thousands)
$
116,330
380
116,710
(6,368) $
—
(6,368)
35,236
15,021
50,257
(10,791)
5,357
(5,434)
493,273
25,973
519,246
137,622
70,493
208,115
$
245,612
$
66,453
$
(934) $
311,131
Year Ended December 31, 2018
Commercial
Multifamily
Other
Total
$
404,826
25,216
430,042
118,288
53,324
171,612
$
(In thousands)
$
108,989
368
109,357
31,502
14,280
45,782
(368) $
94
(274)
(1,709)
3,450
1,741
513,447
25,678
539,125
148,081
71,054
219,135
$
258,430
$
63,575
$
(2,015) $
319,990
Year Ended December 31, 2017
Commercial
Multifamily
Other
Total
$
$
361,121
22,776
383,897
97,701
50,546
148,247
(In thousands)
$
91,294
275
91,569
24,623
11,030
35,653
(874) $
18
(856)
(3,488)
4,858
1,370
451,541
23,069
474,610
118,836
66,434
185,270
$
235,650
$
55,916
$
(2,226) $
289,340
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The following is a summary of certain balance sheet data by segment:
December 31, 2019
Real estate, at cost
Commercial
Multifamily
Other
Total
(In thousands)
$
3,415,294
$
1,998,297
$
361,928
$
5,775,519
Investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures
Total assets (1)
396,199
3,361,122
107,882
1,682,872
38,945
942,257
543,026
5,986,251
December 31, 2018
Real estate, at cost
$
3,634,472
$
1,656,974
$
501,288
$
5,792,734
Investments in unconsolidated real estate ventures
Total assets (1)
177,173
3,707,255
109,232
1,528,177
36,473
761,853
322,878
5,997,285
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(1)
Includes assets held for sale. See Note 4 for additional information.
19.
Commitments and Contingencies
Insurance
We maintain general liability insurance with limits of $200.0 million per occurrence and in the aggregate, and property and rental
value insurance coverage with limits of $2.0 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 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 mortgages payable secured by our properties, a revolving credit facility and unsecured 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 reasonable costs in the future. If lenders insist on
greater coverage than we are able to obtain, it could adversely affect the ability to finance or refinance our properties.
Construction Commitments
As of December 31, 2019, we have construction in progress that will require an additional $196.9 million to complete ($160.1
million related to our consolidated entities and $36.8 million related to our unconsolidated real estate ventures at our share), based
on our current plans and estimates, which we anticipate will be primarily expended over the next two to three 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, issuance and sale of equity securities and available cash.
Environmental Matters
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. The environmental assessments did not reveal 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. Environmental
liabilities total $17.9 million as of both December 31, 2019 and 2018, and primarily relate to a liability to remediate pre-existing
environmental matters at Potomac Yard Land Bay H, which was acquired in December 2018.
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Other
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.
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 (1) guarantee portions of the principal, interest and other amounts in connection with
borrowings, (2) provide customary environmental indemnifications and nonrecourse carve-outs (e.g., guarantees against fraud,
misrepresentation and bankruptcy) in connection with borrowings or (3) 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.
We also may guarantee portions of the principal, interest and other amounts in connection with the borrowings of our consolidated
entities. As of December 31, 2019, the aggregate amount of principal payment guarantees was $8.3 million for our consolidated
entities.
As of December 31, 2019, we have additional capital commitments and certain recorded guarantees to our unconsolidated real
estate ventures totaling $57.7 million. As of December 31, 2019, we had no principal payment guarantees related to our
unconsolidated real estate ventures.
In connection with the Formation Transaction, we have an agreement with Vornado regarding tax matters (the "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.
20.
Transactions with Vornado and Related Parties
Transactions with Vornado
As described in Note 1, the accompanying financial statements present the operations of the Vornado Included Assets as carved-
out from the financial statements of Vornado for all periods prior to July 17, 2017.
In connection with the Formation Transaction, we entered into an agreement with Vornado under which Vornado provided
operational support for a period that ended July 18, 2019. These services included information technology, financial reporting and
payroll services. The charges for these services were based on an hourly or per transaction fee arrangement including reimbursement
for overhead and out-of-pocket expenses totaling $3.6 million and $2.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017.
Charges for these services for 2019 were de minimis.
Pursuant to agreements, we are providing Vornado with leasing and property management services for certain of its assets that
were not part of the Separation. The total revenue related to these services was $2.0 million, $2.1 million and $779,000 for each
of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019.
We have agreements with Building Maintenance Services ("BMS"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Vornado, to supervise cleaning,
engineering and security services at our properties. We paid BMS $21.8 million, $20.9 million and $13.6 million for each of the
three years in the period ended December 31, 2019, which are included in "Property operating expenses" in our statements of
operations.
In connection with the Formation Transaction, we have a Tax Matters Agreement with Vornado. See Note 19 for additional
information.
Certain centralized corporate costs borne by Vornado for management and other services including, but not limited to, accounting,
reporting, legal, tax, information technology and human resources have been allocated to the assets in our financial statements
based on either actual costs incurred or a proportion of costs estimated to be applicable to the Vornado Included Assets based on
key metrics including total revenue. The total amounts allocated for the year ended December 31, 2017 were $13.0 million. These
allocated amounts are included as a component of "General and administrative expense: Corporate and other" expenses in our
statement of operations and do not necessarily reflect what actual costs would have been if the Vornado Included Assets were a
separate standalone public company.
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In August 2014, we completed a $185.0 million financing of the Universal Buildings, a 687,000 square foot office complex located
in Washington, D.C. In connection with this financing, pursuant to a note agreement dated August 12, 2014, we used a portion of
the financing proceeds and made an $86.0 million loan to Vornado at LIBOR plus 2.90% due August 2019. At the Separation,
Vornado repaid the outstanding balance of the loan and related accrued interest. We recognized interest income of $1.8 million
for the year ended December 31, 2017.
In connection with the development of The Bartlett, prior to the Separation, we entered into various note agreements with Vornado
whereby we could borrow up to a maximum of $170.0 million. Vornado contributed these note agreements along with accrued
and unpaid interest to JBG SMITH at the Separation. We incurred interest expense of $4.1 million for the year ended December 31,
2017.
In June 2016, the $115.0 million mortgage payable (including $608,000 of accrued interest) secured by the Bowen Building, a
231,000 square foot office building located in Washington, D.C., was repaid with the proceeds of a $115.6 million draw on our
former parent's revolving credit facility. We repaid our former parent with amounts drawn under our revolving credit facility at
the Combination. We incurred interest expense related to the mortgage payable of $1.3 million for the year ended December 31,
2017.
We had a consulting agreement with Mitchell Schear, a member of our Board of Trustees and formerly the president of Vornado’s
Washington, D.C. segment. The consulting agreement expired on December 31, 2017 and provided for the payment of consulting
fees and expenses at the rate of $169,400 per month for the 24 months following the Separation, including after the expiration of
the consulting agreement. The amount due under this consulting agreement of $4.1 million was expensed in connection with the
Combination. Additionally, in March 2017, Vornado amended Mr. Schear’s employment agreement to provide for the payment of
severance, bonus and post-employment services. A total of $16.4 million was expensed in connection with the Separation for the
year ended December 31, 2017.
Transactions with the JBG Legacy Funds and the Washington Housing Initiative ("WHI")
Our third-party asset management and real estate services business provides fee-based real estate services to third parties, the JBG
Legacy Funds and the WHI. We provide services for the benefit of the JBG Legacy Funds that own interests in the assets retained
by the JBG Legacy Funds. In connection with the contribution of the JBG Assets to us, the general partner and managing member
interests in the JBG Legacy Funds that were held by certain former JBG executives (and who became members of our management
team and/or Board of Trustees) were not transferred to us and remain under the control of these individuals. In addition, certain
members of our senior management and Board of Trustees have an ownership interest in the JBG Legacy Funds and own carried
interests in each fund and in certain of our real estate ventures that entitle them to receive cash payments if the fund or real estate
venture achieves certain return thresholds.
The WHI was launched by us and the Federal City Council in June 2018 as a scalable market-driven model that uses private capital
to help address the scarcity of housing for middle income families. To date, the WHI Impact Pool ("Impact Pool") completed
closings of capital commitments totaling $104.8 million, which included a commitment from us of $10.2 million. We are the
manager for the Impact Pool, which is the social impact investment vehicle of the WHI.
The third-party real estate services revenue, including expense reimbursements, from the JBG Legacy Funds and the Impact Pool
was $36.5 million, $33.8 million and $19.9 million for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019. As of
December 31, 2019 and 2018, we had receivables from the JBG Legacy Funds and the Impact Pool totaling $6.2 million and $3.6
million for such services.
We rented our corporate offices from an unconsolidated real estate venture and made payments totaling $5.0 million, $4.9 million
and $2.2 million for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019. In November 2019, we relocated our corporate
headquarters. See Note 17 for additional information.
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21.
Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)
2019
Total revenue
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic
Diluted
_______________
First
Quarter (1)
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter (2)
Fourth
Quarter (3)
(In thousands, except per share data)
$
$
155,199
28,248
24,861
$
160,617
(3,328)
(3,040)
$
167,077
10,532
9,360
164,877
38,692
34,390
0.20
0.20
(0.03)
(0.03)
0.06
0.06
0.25
0.25
(1) During the first quarter of 2019, we recognized a gain on the sale of real estate of $39.0 million from the sale of Commerce Executive/
Commerce Metro Land.
(2) During the third quarter of 2019, we recognized a gain on the sale of real estate of $8.1 million from the sale of 1600 K Street.
(3) During the fourth quarter of 2019, we recognized an aggregate gain on the sale of real estate of $57.9 million, from the sale of Vienna Retail,
and the partial sale and remeasurement of our remaining interest subsequent to the transfer of control in the real estate venture that owns
Central Place Tower. Additionally, during the fourth quarter of 2019, we incurred an impairment charge of $10.2 million and certain additional
expenses related to the relocation of our corporate headquarters.
2018
Total revenue
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic
Diluted
____________
First
Quarter
Second
Quarter (1)
Third
Quarter (2)
Fourth
Quarter (3)
(In thousands, except per share data)
$
$
163,037
(4,786)
(4,190)
$
159,447
24,023
20,574
$
158,443
26,382
22,830
163,255
994
710
(0.04)
(0.04)
0.17
0.17
0.19
0.19
(0.01)
(0.01)
(1) During the second quarter of 2018, we recognized an aggregate gain on the sale of real estate of $33.4 million from the sale of Summit I and
II and the Bowen Building, a reduction to the gain on bargain purchase of $7.6 million related to the final adjustments to the fair value of
certain asset acquired and liabilities assumed in the Formation Transaction and a loss on the extinguishment of debt of $4.5 million.
(2) During the third quarter of 2018, we recognized a gain of $15.5 million related to the sale of our interest in a real estate venture that owned
the Investment Building and a gain on the sale of real estate of $11.9 million from the sale of Executive Tower.
(3) During the fourth quarter of 2018, we recognized a gain of $20.6 million from the sale of The Warner by our unconsolidated real estate venture
with CPPIB, transaction and other costs of $15.6 million related to expenses incurred in connection with the Formation Transaction (including
transition services provided by our former parent, integration costs, and severance costs), costs related to the pursuit of Amazon's additional
headquarter, and costs related to other completed, potential and pursued transactions, and an aggregate gain on the sale of real estate of $6.4
million, from the sale of 1233 20th Street and the out-of-service portion of Falkland Chase - North.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURES
None.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As required by Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, we carried out an evaluation, under the
supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the
effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of December 31, 2019, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over our financial reporting (as such term
is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Our internal control over financial reporting is a process
designed under the supervision of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to provide reasonable assurance regarding
the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of our financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance
with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Our internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures
that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect transactions and dispositions
of our assets, (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial
statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures are being made
only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors, and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention
or timely detection of unauthorized acquisitions, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our financial
statements.
As of December 31, 2019, management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting
based on the framework established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on this assessment, management has concluded that our internal
control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2019.
Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has audited our financial statements and has issued a
report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, which is included herein.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2019 that have
materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders and the Board of Trustees of JBG SMITH Properties
Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of JBG SMITH Properties and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of
December 31, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects,
effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control —
Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States)
(PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2019, of the Company and our report
dated February 25, 2020, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
Basis for Opinion
The Company's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment
of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal
Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial
reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with
respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities
and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material
respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material
weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and
performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable
basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability
of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain
to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets
of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are
being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable
assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that
could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also,
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because
of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
McLean, Virginia
February 25, 2020
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ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES
The following discussion summarizes our taxation and the material U.S. federal income tax consequences to holders of our common
shares, preferred shares and depositary shares (together with common shares and preferred shares, the "shares") as well as our
warrants and rights (together with the shares, the "securities") and is provided for general information only. This is not tax advice.
The tax treatment of our shareholders will vary depending upon the holder’s particular situation, and this discussion does not deal
with all aspects of taxation that may be relevant to particular shareholders in light of their personal investment or tax circumstances.
This section also does not deal with all aspects of taxation that may be relevant to certain types of shareholders to which special
provisions of the U.S. federal income tax laws apply, including:
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dealers in securities or currencies;
traders in securities that elect to use a mark-to-market method of accounting for their securities holdings;
banks;
life insurance companies;
tax-exempt organizations;
certain insurance companies;
persons liable for the alternative minimum tax;
persons that hold shares that are a hedge, that are hedged against interest rate or currency risks or that are part of a straddle
or conversion transaction;
persons that purchase or sell shares as part of a wash sale for tax purposes;
persons who do not hold our shares as capital assets; and
• U.S. shareholders whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar.
This summary is based on the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code"), its legislative history, existing and proposed regulations
under the Code, published rulings and court decisions. This summary describes the provisions of these sources of law only as they
are currently in effect. All of these sources of law may change at any time, and any change in the law may apply retroactively.
If a partnership holds our shares, the U.S. federal income tax treatment of a partner generally depends on the status of the partner
and the tax treatment of the partnership. A partner in a partnership holding our shares should consult its tax advisor with regard
to the U.S. federal income tax treatment of an investment in our shares.
We urge you to consult with your tax advisors regarding the federal, state, local and foreign tax consequences to you of acquiring,
owning and selling our shares, in light of your particular circumstances.
Tax Reform Legislation Enacted December 22, 2017
On December 22, 2017, the U.S. President signed into law H.R. 1. This legislation makes changes, some of which are only
temporary, to the U.S. federal income tax laws that significantly impact the taxation of individuals, corporations (both regular C
corporations as well as corporations that have elected to be taxed as real estate investment trusts, or REITs), and the taxation of
taxpayers with foreign assets and operations. These changes generally are effective for taxable years beginning after December 31,
2017. A number of the changes that reduce the tax rates applicable to noncorporate taxpayers (including a deduction under
Section 199A of the Code equal to 20% of "qualified" REIT dividends received that reduces the effective rate of regular income
tax on such dividends) and limit the ability of such taxpayers to claim certain deductions, will expire for taxable years beginning
after December 31, 2025 unless Congress acts to extend them.
These changes impact us and holders of our shares in various ways, some of which are adverse compared to prior law, and this
summary discusses these changes where material. There are numerous interpretive issues and ambiguities that require guidance
and that are not clearly addressed in the Conference Report that accompanied H.R. 1 or the General Explanation released by the
Joint Committee on Taxation. Technical corrections to the legislation are needed to clarify certain of the provisions and to give
proper effect to congressional intent. There can be no assurance, however, that the technical clarifications or other legislative
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changes that may be needed to prevent unintended or unforeseen tax consequences will be enacted by Congress any time soon.
Taxpayers should consult with their tax advisors regarding the effect of H.R. 1 on their particular circumstances (including the
impact of other changes enacted as part of H.R. 1 that do not directly relate to an investment in a REIT and that are not discussed
herein).
Tax Consequences of Exercising the OP Unit Redemption Right
If you are a holder of common limited partnership units ("OP Units"), other than a holder to which special provisions of the
U.S. federal income tax laws apply, as enumerated above, and you exercise your redemption right under the JBG SMITH LP
partnership agreement, it is possible that we will elect to exercise our right to acquire some or all of such OP Units in exchange
for cash or our common shares. However, we are under no obligation to exercise this right. If we do elect to acquire your OP
Units in exchange for cash or our common shares, the transaction will be treated as a fully taxable sale. Your amount realized,
taxable gain and the tax consequences of that gain are described under "- Disposition of OP Units" below. If we do not elect to
acquire some or all of your OP Units in exchange for our common shares, JBG SMITH LP is required to redeem those OP
Units for cash. Your amount realized, taxable gain and the tax consequences of that gain are described under "- Redemption of
OP Units" below. See "-Other Tax Consequences-State and Local Taxes" for a discussion of state tax consequences that would
apply to you on exercise of your redemption right.
Redemption of OP Units
If JBG SMITH LP redeems OP Units for cash contributed by us in order to effect the redemption, the redemption likely will be
treated as a sale of the OP Units to us in a fully taxable transaction, with your taxable gain and the tax consequences of that gain
determined as described under "- Disposition of OP Units" below.
If your OP Units are redeemed for cash that is not contributed by us to effect the redemption, your tax treatment will depend upon
whether or not the redemption results in a disposition of all of your OP Units. If all of your OP Units are redeemed, your taxable
gain and the tax consequences of that gain will be determined as described under "- Disposition of OP Units" below. However, if
less than all of your OP Units are redeemed, you will not be allowed to recognize loss on the redemption and may recognize taxable
gain only if and to the extent that your amount realized, calculated as described below, on the redemption exceeds your adjusted
tax basis in all of your OP Units immediately before the redemption.
Disposition of OP Units
If OP Units are sold, exchanged, or otherwise subject to disposition (including through the exercise of the OP Unit redemption
right in a manner that is treated as a sale, as discussed above in "-Redemption of OP Units"), gain or loss from the disposition will
be based on the difference between the amount realized on the disposition and the adjusted tax basis of the OP Units. The amount
realized on the disposition of OP Units generally will equal the sum of: any cash received, the fair market value of any other
property (including the fair market value of any of our common shares received pursuant to the redemption) received, and the
amount of liabilities of JBGS SMITH LP allocated to the OP Units.
You will recognize gain on the disposition of OP Units to the extent that this amount realized exceeds your adjusted tax basis in
the OP Units. Because the amount realized includes any amount attributable to the relief from liabilities of JBG SMITH LP
attributable to the OP Units, you could have taxable income, or perhaps even a tax liability, in excess of the amount of cash and
value of the property received upon the disposition of the OP Units.
Generally, gain recognized on the disposition of OP Units will be capital gain. However, any portion of your amount realized that
is attributable to "unrealized receivables" of JBG SMITH LP (as defined in Section 751 of the Code) will give rise to ordinary
income. The amount of ordinary income recognized would be equal to the amount by which your share of "unrealized receivables"
of JBG SMITH LP exceeds the portion of your adjusted tax basis that is attributable to those assets. Unrealized receivables include,
to the extent not previously included in JBG SMITH LP’s income, your allocable share of any rights held by JBG SMITH LP to
payment for services rendered or to be rendered. Unrealized receivables also include amounts that would be subject to recapture
as ordinary income if JBG SMITH LP were to sell its assets at their fair market value at the time of the sale of OP Units. In addition,
a portion of the capital gain recognized on a sale or other disposition of OP Units may be subject to tax at a maximum rate of 25%
to the extent attributable to accumulated depreciation on our "section 1250 property," or depreciable real property.
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Taxation of JBG SMITH as a REIT
We elected to be taxed as a REIT under Sections 856 through 860 of the Code, commencing with our taxable year that ended
December 31, 2017. We believe that we are organized and operate in such a manner as to qualify for taxation as a REIT under the
applicable provisions of the Code. We conduct our business as an umbrella partnership REIT, pursuant to which substantially all
of our assets are held by our operating partnership, JBG SMITH LP. We are the sole general partner of JBG SMITH LP and we
own approximately 89.9% of its outstanding OP Units. JBG SMITH LP owns, directly or indirectly, majority interests in several
subsidiary REITs and minority interests in certain other subsidiary REITs through its interests in certain joint ventures. Our
subsidiary REITs are subject to the same REIT qualification requirements and other limitations described herein that apply to us
(and in certain cases, are subject to more stringent REIT qualification requirements).
When we offer our shares, we will request an opinion of Hogan Lovells US LLP, our REIT tax counsel, to the effect that we have
been organized and have operated in conformity with the requirements for qualification and taxation as a REIT, effective for each
of our taxable years ended December 31, 2017, through and including our immediately preceding calendar year, and that our
current organization and current and intended method of operation will enable us to continue to meet the requirements for
qualification and taxation as a REIT under the Code for the taxable year in which the offering occurs and thereafter.
It must be emphasized that such opinion of Hogan Lovells US LLP, described in the preceding paragraph, regarding our status as
a REIT, will rely, without independent investigation or verification, on various assumptions relating to our organization and
operation and on prior opinions provided by Sullivan & Cromwell LLP and Hogan Lovells US LLP, as described below under
"Failure to Qualify as a REIT," as to the qualification and taxation of Vornado, each REIT that was contributed by VRLP to JBG
SMITH LP and each REIT that was contributed to JBG SMITH LP by JBG, as a REIT, and will be conditioned upon fact-based
representations and covenants made by our management regarding our organization, assets and income, and the present and future
conduct of our business operations. While we intend to continue to operate so that we continue to qualify to be taxed as a REIT,
given the highly complex nature of the rules governing REITs, the ongoing importance of factual determinations, and the possibility
of future changes in our circumstances, no assurance can be given by Hogan Lovells US LLP or by us that we will qualify to be
taxed as a REIT for any particular year. Any such opinion will be expressed as of the date issued. In connection with such opinion,
Hogan Lovells US LLP will have no obligation to advise us or our shareholders of any subsequent change in the matters stated,
represented or assumed, or of any subsequent change in the applicable law. You should be aware that opinions of counsel are not
binding on the IRS, and no assurance can be given that the IRS will not challenge the conclusions set forth in any such opinion.
Hogan Lovells US LLP’s opinion would not foreclose the possibility that we may have to utilize one or more of the REIT savings
provisions discussed below, which could require us to pay an excise or penalty tax (which could be significant in amount) in order
to maintain our REIT qualification.
Our qualification and taxation as a REIT depend on our ability to meet, on a continuing basis, through actual operating results,
distribution levels and diversity of share ownership, various qualification requirements imposed upon REITs by the Code, the
compliance with which will not be monitored by Hogan Lovells US LLP. Our ability to qualify to be taxed as a REIT also requires
that we satisfy certain tests, some of which depend upon the fair market values of assets that we own directly or indirectly. Such
values may not be susceptible to a precise determination. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that the actual results of our
operations for any taxable year will satisfy such requirements for qualification and taxation as a REIT.
As noted above, we have elected, and believe we have been organized and have operated in such a manner as to qualify, to be
taxed as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes, from and after our taxable year that ended December 31, 2017. The material
qualification requirements are summarized below under "-Requirements for Qualification." While we believe that we operate so
that we qualify to be taxed as a REIT, no assurance can be given that the IRS will not challenge our qualification, or that we will
be able to operate in accordance with the REIT requirements in the future. Please refer to "-Failure to Qualify as a REIT." The
discussion in this section "-Taxation of JBG SMITH as a REIT" assumes that we will qualify as a REIT.
As a REIT, we generally do not have to pay federal corporate income taxes on our net income that we currently distribute to our
shareholders. This treatment substantially eliminates the "double taxation" at the corporate and shareholder levels that generally
results from investment in a regular corporation. Our dividends typically are not be eligible for (i) the reduced rates of tax applicable
to dividends received by noncorporate shareholders, except in limited circumstances, and (ii) the corporate dividends received
deduction. However, for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017 and before January 1, 2026, U.S. shareholders that are
individuals, trusts or estates may deduct 20% of the aggregate amount of ordinary dividends distributed by us, subject to certain
limitations. Our capital gain dividends and qualified dividend income are subject to a maximum 23.8% rate (which rate takes into
account the maximum capital gain rate of 20% and the 3.8% Medicare tax on net investment income, described below under "-
Net Investment Income Tax"). See "-Taxation of U.S. Shareholders-Taxation of Taxable U.S. Shareholders-Taxation of Dividends."
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Any net operating losses, foreign tax credits and other tax attributes generated or incurred by us generally do not pass through to
our shareholders, subject to special rules for certain items such as the capital gain that we recognize. See "-Taxation of U.S.
Shareholders-Taxation of Taxable U.S. Shareholders-Taxation of Dividends."
Although we generally do not pay federal corporate income tax on our net income that we currently distribute to our shareholders,
we will have to pay U.S. federal income tax as follows:
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First, we will have to pay tax at regular corporate rates on any undistributed real estate investment trust taxable income,
including undistributed net capital gains.
Second, if we elect to treat property that we acquire in connection with certain leasehold terminations or a foreclosure of a
mortgage loan as "foreclosure property," we may thereby avoid (i) the 100% prohibited transactions tax on gain from a resale
of that property (if the sale otherwise would constitute a prohibited transaction); and (ii) the inclusion of any income from
such property as non-qualifying income for purposes of the REIT gross income tests discussed below. Income from the sale
or operation of the property may be subject to U.S. federal corporate income tax at the highest applicable rate (currently 21%).
• Third, if we have net income from "prohibited transactions," as defined in the Code, we will have to pay a 100% tax on that
income. Prohibited transactions are, in general, certain sales or other dispositions of property, other than foreclosure property,
held primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of business.
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Fourth, if we should fail to satisfy the 75% gross income test or the 95% gross income test, as discussed below under "-
Requirements for Qualification-Income Tests," but have nonetheless maintained our qualification as a REIT because we have
satisfied some other requirements, we will have to pay a 100% tax on an amount equal to (a) the gross income attributable to
the greater of (i) 75% of our gross income over the amount of gross income that is qualifying income for purposes of the 75%
test, and (ii) 95% of our gross income over the amount of gross income that is qualifying income for purposes of the 95%
test, multiplied by (b) a fraction intended to reflect our profitability.
Fifth, if we should fail to distribute during each calendar year at least the sum of (1) 85% of our real estate investment trust
ordinary income for that year, (2) 95% of our real estate investment trust capital gain net income for that year and (3) any
undistributed taxable income from prior periods, we would have to pay a 4% excise tax on the excess of that required distribution
over the sum of the amounts actually distributed and retained amounts on which income tax is paid at the corporate level.
Sixth, if we acquire any asset from a C corporation in certain transactions in which we must adopt the basis of the asset or
any other property in the hands of the C corporation as the basis of the asset in our hands, and we recognize gain on the
disposition of that asset during the five-year period beginning on the date on which we acquired that asset, then we will have
to pay tax on the built-in gain at the highest regular corporate rate. A C corporation means generally a corporation that has to
pay full corporate-level tax.
Seventh, if we derive "excess inclusion income" from a residual interest in a real estate mortgage investment conduit, or
"REMIC," or certain interests in a taxable mortgage pool, or "TMP," we could be subject to corporate level federal income
tax at a 21% rate to the extent that such income is allocable to certain types of tax-exempt shareholders that are not subject
to unrelated business income tax, such as government entities.
• Eighth, if we receive non-arm’s-length income from a "taxable REIT subsidiary" (as defined under "-Requirements for
Qualification-Asset Tests"), or as a result of services provided by a taxable REIT subsidiary to our tenants or to us, we will
be subject to a 100% tax on the amount of our non-arm’s-length income.
• Ninth, if we fail to satisfy a REIT asset test, as described below, due to reasonable cause and we nonetheless maintain our
REIT qualification because of specified cure provisions, we will generally be required to pay a tax equal to the greater of
$50,000 or the highest corporate tax rate multiplied by the net income generated by the nonqualifying assets that caused us
to fail such test.
• Tenth, if we fail to satisfy any provision of the Code that would result in our failure to qualify as a REIT (other than a violation
of the REIT gross income tests or a violation of the asset tests described below) and the violation is due to reasonable cause,
we may retain our REIT qualification but will be required to pay a penalty of $50,000 for each such failure.
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Eleventh, we have a number of taxable REIT subsidiaries, the net income of which will be subject to U.S. federal, state and
local corporate income tax.
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Notwithstanding our qualification as a REIT, we and our subsidiaries may be subject to a variety of taxes, including payroll taxes,
property and other taxes on our assets, operations and net worth. We also could be subject to tax in other situations and on
transactions not presently contemplated.
Requirements for Qualification
The Code defines a REIT as a corporation, trust or association:
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which is managed by one or more directors or trustees;
the beneficial ownership of which is evidenced by transferable shares, or by transferable certificates of beneficial interest;
that would otherwise be taxable as a domestic corporation, but for Sections 856 through 859 of the Code;
that is neither a financial institution nor an insurance company to which certain provisions of the Code apply;
the beneficial ownership of which is held by 100 or more persons (except with respect to the first taxable year for which an
election to be taxed as a REIT is made);
during the last half of each taxable year, not more than 50% in value of the outstanding shares of which is owned, directly or
constructively, by five or fewer individuals, as defined in the Code to include certain entities (the "not closely held requirement")
(except with respect to the first taxable year for which an election to be taxed as a REIT is made); and
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that meets certain other tests, including tests described below regarding the nature of its income and assets.
The Code provides that the conditions described in the first through fourth bullet points above must be met during the entire taxable
year and that the condition described in the fifth bullet point above must be met during at least 335 days of a taxable year of
12 months, or during a proportionate part of a taxable year of less than 12 months. We satisfy the conditions described in the first
through sixth bullet points of the preceding paragraph. Our declaration of trust provides for restrictions regarding the ownership
and transfer of our shares of beneficial interest, which restrictions are intended to assist us in continuing to satisfy the share
ownership requirements described in the fifth and sixth bullet points of the preceding paragraph. The ownership and transfer
restrictions pertaining to our common shares are described in this prospectus under the heading "Description of Shares of Beneficial
Interest-Common Shares-Restrictions on Ownership of Common Shares."
Ownership of Subsidiary Entities
Ownership of Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies and Qualified REIT Subsidiaries
If we are a partner in an entity that is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes, Treasury regulations under
Section 856 of the Code provide that we will be deemed to own our proportionate share of the assets of the partnership and will
be deemed to be entitled to the income of the partnership attributable to that share. In addition, the character of the assets and gross
income of the partnership will retain the same character in our hands for purposes of Section 856 of the Code, including for
purposes of satisfying the gross income tests and the asset tests. As the sole general partner of our operating partnership, JBG
SMITH LP, we have direct control over it and indirect control over the subsidiaries in which JBG SMITH LP or a subsidiary has
a controlling interest. We currently intend to operate these entities in a manner consistent with the requirements for our qualification
as a REIT. If we are or become a limited partner or non-managing member in any partnership or limited liability company and
such entity takes or expects to take actions that could jeopardize our status as a REIT or require us to pay tax, we may be forced
to dispose of our interest in such entity. In addition, it is possible that a partnership or limited liability company could take an
action that could cause us to fail a gross income or asset test, and that we would not become aware of such action in time for us
to dispose of our interest in the partnership or limited liability company or take other corrective action on a timely basis. In that
case, we could fail to qualify as a REIT unless we were entitled to relief as described below in "-Failure to Qualify as a REIT." In
addition, actions taken by partnerships in which we own an interest can affect the determination of whether we have net income
from prohibited transactions. See the fourth bullet in the list under "-Taxation of JBG SMITH as a REIT" for a brief description
of prohibited transactions.
Under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, liability is imposed on a partnership (rather than its partners) for adjustments to reported
partnership taxable income resulting from audits or other tax proceedings. The liability can include an imputed underpayment of
tax, calculated by using the highest marginal U.S. federal income tax rate, as well as interest and penalties on such imputed
underpayment of tax. Using certain rules, partnerships may be able to transfer these liabilities to their partners. In the event any
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adjustments are imposed by the IRS on the taxable income reported by JBG SMITH LP or any of our other subsidiary partnerships,
we intend to utilize the audit rules to the extent possible to allow us to transfer any liability with respect to such adjustments to
the partners of JBG SMITH LP or the partners of any other subsidiary partnership who should properly bear such liability. However,
there is no assurance that we will qualify under those rules or that we will have the authority to use those rules under the operating
agreements for certain of our subsidiary partnerships.
If we own a corporate subsidiary that is a "qualified REIT subsidiary," or QRS, the QRS generally is disregarded for U.S. federal
income tax purposes, and its assets, liabilities and items of income, deduction and credit are treated as assets, liabilities and items
of income, deduction and credit of ours, including for purposes of the gross income and asset tests that apply to us as a REIT. A
QRS is any corporation other than a taxable REIT subsidiary that is wholly owned by us. Other entities that are wholly owned by
us, including single member limited liability companies that have not elected to be taxed as corporations for U.S. federal income
tax purposes, also generally are disregarded as separate entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes, including for purposes of
the REIT income and asset tests. Disregarded subsidiaries, along with any partnerships in which we hold an equity interest, are
sometimes referred to herein as "pass-through subsidiaries."
If a disregarded subsidiary ceases to be wholly owned by us (for example, if any equity interest in the subsidiary is acquired by a
person other than us or another disregarded subsidiary of ours), the subsidiary’s separate existence no longer would be disregarded
for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Instead, the subsidiary would have multiple owners and would be treated either as a partnership
or a taxable corporation. Such an event could, depending on the circumstances, adversely affect our ability to satisfy the various
asset and gross income requirements applicable to REITs, including the requirement that REITs generally may not own, directly
or indirectly, more than 10% of the securities of another corporation unless it is a taxable REIT subsidiary, a QRS or another REIT.
See "-Income Tests" and "-Asset Tests."
Ownership of Subsidiary REITs
JBG SMITH LP owns, directly or indirectly, majority interests in several subsidiary REITs and minority interests in certain other
subsidiary REITs through our interests in certain joint ventures. We believe that these subsidiary REITs are organized and operate
in a manner that permits them to qualify for taxation as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes. However, if any of these
subsidiary REITs were to fail to qualify as a REIT, then (i) the subsidiary REIT would become subject to regular U.S. corporate
income tax, as described herein, see "-Failure to Qualify as a REIT" below, and (ii) our equity interest in such subsidiary REIT
would cease to be a qualifying real estate asset for purposes of the 75% asset test and could become subject to the 5% asset test,
the 10% voting share asset test, and the 10% value asset test generally applicable to our ownership in corporations other than
REITs, QRSs and taxable REIT subsidiaries. See "-Asset Tests" below. If a subsidiary REIT were to fail to qualify as a REIT and
if we were not able to treat the subsidiary REIT as a taxable REIT subsidiary of ours pursuant to certain prophylactic elections
we have made, it is possible that we would not meet the 10% voting share test and the 10% value test with respect to our indirect
interest in such entity, in which event we would fail to qualify as a REIT unless we could avail ourselves of certain relief provisions.
Taxable REIT Subsidiaries
JBG SMITH LP owns a number of taxable REIT subsidiaries. A taxable REIT subsidiary is any corporation in which a REIT
directly or indirectly owns stock, provided that the REIT and that corporation make a joint election to treat that corporation as a
taxable REIT subsidiary. The election can be revoked at any time as long as the REIT and the taxable REIT subsidiary revoke
such election jointly. In addition, if a taxable REIT subsidiary holds, directly or indirectly, more than 35% of the securities of any
other corporation other than a REIT (by vote or by value), then that other corporation is also treated as a taxable REIT subsidiary.
A corporation can be a taxable REIT subsidiary with respect to more than one REIT.
A taxable REIT subsidiary is subject to U.S. federal income tax at regular corporate rates (currently a maximum rate of 21%), and
may also be subject to state and local taxation. Any dividends paid or deemed paid by any one of our taxable REIT subsidiaries
will also be taxable, either (1) to us to the extent the dividend is retained by us, or (2) to our shareholders to the extent the dividends
received from the taxable REIT subsidiary are paid to our shareholders. We may hold more than 10% of the stock of a taxable
REIT subsidiary without jeopardizing our qualification as a REIT notwithstanding the rule described below under "-Asset Tests"
that generally precludes ownership of more than 10% of any issuer’s securities. However, as noted below, for us to qualify as a
REIT, the securities of all the taxable REIT subsidiaries in which we have invested either directly or indirectly may not represent
more than 20% of the total value of our assets. Other than certain activities related to operating or managing a lodging or health
care facility, a taxable REIT subsidiary may generally engage in any business, including the provision of customary or non-
customary services to tenants of the parent REIT.
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Income Tests
To maintain our qualification as a REIT, we annually must satisfy two gross income requirements.
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First, we must derive at least 75% of our gross income, excluding gross income from prohibited transactions, for each taxable
year directly or indirectly from investments relating to real property, mortgages on real property or investments in REIT equity
securities, including "rents from real property," as defined in the Code, or from certain types of temporary investments. Rents
from real property generally include our expenses that are paid or reimbursed by tenants.
Second, at least 95% of our gross income, excluding gross income from prohibited transactions, for each taxable year must
be derived from real property investments as described in the preceding bullet point, dividends, interest and gain from the
sale or disposition of stock or securities, or from any combination of these types of sources.
Rents that we receive will qualify as rents from real property in satisfying the gross income requirements for a REIT described
above only if the rents satisfy several conditions.
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First, the amount of rent must not be based in whole or in part on the income or profits of any person. However, an amount
received or accrued generally will not be excluded from rents from real property solely because it is based on a fixed percentage
or percentages of receipts or sales.
Second, the Code provides that rents received from a tenant will not qualify as rents from real property in satisfying the gross
income tests if the REIT, directly or under the applicable attribution rules, owns a 10% or greater interest in that tenant; except
that rents received from a taxable REIT subsidiary under certain circumstances qualify as rents from real property even if we
own more than a 10% interest in the subsidiary. We refer to a tenant in which we own a 10% or greater interest as a "related
party tenant."
• Third, if rent attributable to personal property leased in connection with a lease of real property is greater than 15% of the
total rent received under the lease, then the portion of rent attributable to the personal property will not qualify as rents from
real property.
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Finally, for rents received to qualify as rents from real property, the REIT generally must not operate or manage the property
or furnish or render services to the tenants of the property, other than through an independent contractor from whom the REIT
derives no revenue or through a taxable REIT subsidiary. However, we may directly perform certain services that landlords
usually or customarily render when renting space for occupancy only or that are not considered rendered to the occupant of
the property.
We expect that we will not derive material rents from related party tenants. We also expect that we will not derive material rental
income attributable to personal property, except where the personal property is leased in connection with the lease of real property
and the amount of which is less than 15% of the total rent received under the lease.
We directly perform services for some of our tenants. We do not believe that the provision of these services will cause our gross
income attributable to these tenants to fail to be treated as rents from real property. If we were to provide directly services to a
tenant that are other than those that landlords usually or customarily provide when renting space for occupancy only, amounts
received or accrued by us for any of these services will not be treated as rents from real property for purposes of the REIT gross
income tests. However, the amounts received or accrued for these services will not cause other amounts received with respect to
the property to fail to be treated as rents from real property unless the amounts treated as received in respect of the services, together
with amounts received for certain management services, exceed 1% of all amounts received or accrued by us during the taxable
year with respect to the property. If the sum of the amounts received in respect of the services to tenants and management services
described in the preceding sentence exceeds the 1% threshold, then all amounts received or accrued by us with respect to the
property will not qualify as rents from real property, even if we only provide the impermissible services to some, but not all, of
the tenants of the property.
The term "interest" generally does not include any amount received or accrued, directly or indirectly, if the determination of that
amount depends in whole or in part on the income or profits of any person. However, an amount received or accrued generally
will not be excluded from the term "interest" solely because it is based on a fixed percentage or percentages of receipts or sales.
From time to time, we may enter into hedging transactions with respect to one or more of our assets or liabilities. Our hedging
activities may include entering into interest rate swaps, caps and floors, options to purchase these items, and futures and forward
contracts. Except to the extent provided by Treasury regulations, any income we derive from a hedging transaction that is clearly
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identified as such as specified in the Code, including gain from the sale or disposition of such a transaction, will not constitute
gross income for purposes of the 75% or 95% gross income tests, and therefore will be excluded for purposes of these tests, but
only to the extent that the transaction hedges indebtedness incurred or to be incurred by us to acquire or carry real estate. The term
"hedging transaction," as used above, generally means any transaction we enter into in the normal course of our business primarily
to manage risk of interest rate or price changes or currency fluctuations with respect to borrowings made or to be made, or ordinary
obligations incurred or to be incurred, by us. "Hedging transaction" also includes any transaction entered into primarily to manage
the risk of currency fluctuations with respect to any item of income or gain that would be qualifying income under the 75% or
95% gross income test (or any property which generates such income or gain), including gain from the termination of such a
transaction. Gross income also excludes income from clearly identified hedging transactions that are entered into with respect to
previously acquired hedging transactions that a REIT entered into to manage interest rate or currency fluctuation risks when the
previously hedged indebtedness is extinguished or property is disposed of. We intend to structure any hedging transactions in a
manner that does not jeopardize our status as a REIT.
Interest income and gain from the sale of a debt instrument not secured by real property or an interest in real property, including
"nonqualified" debt instruments issued by a "publicly offered REIT," are not treated as qualifying income for purposes of the 75%
gross income test (even though such instruments are treated as "real estate assets," as discussed below) but are treated as qualifying
income for purposes of the 95% gross income test. A "publicly offered REIT" means a REIT that is required to file annual and
periodic reports with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
As a general matter, certain foreign currency gains will be excluded from gross income for purposes of one or both of the gross
income tests, as follows.
"Real estate foreign exchange gain" will be excluded from gross income for purposes of both the 75% and 95% gross income test.
Real estate foreign exchange gain generally includes foreign currency gain attributable to any item of income or gain that is
qualifying income for purposes of the 75% gross income test, foreign currency gain attributable to the acquisition or ownership
of (or becoming or being the obligor under) obligations secured by mortgages on real property or on interests in real property and
certain foreign currency gain attributable to certain qualified business units of a REIT.
"Passive foreign exchange gain" will be excluded from gross income for purposes of the 95% gross income test. Passive foreign
exchange gain generally includes real estate foreign exchange gain as described above, and also includes foreign currency gain
attributable to any item of income or gain that is qualifying income for purposes of the 95% gross income test and foreign currency
gain attributable to the acquisition or ownership of (or becoming or being the obligor under) obligations that would not fall within
the scope of the definition of real estate foreign exchange gain.
If we fail to satisfy one or both of the 75% or 95% gross income tests for any taxable year, we may nevertheless qualify as a REIT
for that year if we satisfy the requirements of other provisions of the Code that allow relief from disqualification as a REIT. These
relief provisions will generally be available if:
• Our failure to meet the income tests was due to reasonable cause and not due to willful neglect; and
• We file a schedule of each item of income in excess of the limitations described above in accordance with regulations to be
prescribed by the IRS.
We might not be entitled to the benefit of these relief provisions, however, and, even if these relief provisions apply, we would
have to pay a tax on the excess income. The tax will be a 100% tax on an amount equal to (a) the gross income attributable to the
greater of (i) 75% of our gross income over the amount of gross income that is qualifying income for purposes of the 75% test,
and (ii) 95% of our gross income over the amount of gross income that is qualifying income for purposes of the 95% test, multiplied
by (b) a fraction intended to reflect our profitability.
Asset Tests
At the close of each quarter of our taxable year, we must also satisfy four tests relating to the nature of our assets.
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First, at least 75% of the value of our total assets must be represented by real estate assets, including (a) real estate assets held
by our qualified REIT subsidiaries, our allocable share of real estate assets held by partnerships in which we own an interest
and stock issued by another REIT, (b) for a period of one year from the date of our receipt of proceeds of an offering of our
shares of beneficial interest or publicly offered debt with a term of at least five years, stock or debt instruments purchased
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with these proceeds, (c) cash, cash items and government securities, and (d) certain debt instruments of "publicly offered
REITs" (as defined above), interests in real property or interests in mortgages on real property (including a mortgage secured
by both real property and personal property, provided that the fair market value of the personal property does not exceed 15%
of the total fair market value of all property securing such mortgage), and personal property to the extent that rents attributable
to the property are treated as rents from real property under the applicable Code section.
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Second, not more than 25% of our total assets may be represented by securities other than those in the 75% asset class (except
that not more than 25% of the REIT’s total assets may be represented by "nonqualified" debt instruments issued by publicly
offered REITs). For this purpose, a "nonqualified" debt instrument issued by a publicly offered REIT is any real estate asset
that would cease to be a real estate asset if the definition of a real estate asset was applied without regard to the reference to
debt instruments issued by publicly offered REITs.
• Third, not more than 20% of our total assets may constitute securities issued by taxable REIT subsidiaries and, of the investments
included in the 25% asset class, the value of any one issuer’s securities, other than equity securities issued by another REIT
or securities issued by a taxable REIT subsidiary, owned by us may not exceed 5% of the value of our total assets.
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Fourth, we may not own more than 10% of the vote or value of the outstanding securities of any one issuer, except for issuers
that are REITs, qualified REIT subsidiaries or taxable REIT subsidiaries, or certain securities that qualify under a safe harbor
provision of the Code (such as so-called "straight-debt" securities).
Solely for the purposes of the 10% value test described above, the determination of our interest in the assets of any partnership or
limited liability company in which we own an interest will be based on our capital interest in any securities issued by the partnership
or limited liability company, excluding for this purpose certain securities described in the Code.
If the IRS successfully challenges the partnership status of any of the partnerships in which we maintain a more than 10% vote
or value interest, and the partnership is reclassified as a corporation or a publicly traded partnership taxable as a corporation, we
could lose our REIT status. In addition, in the case of such a successful challenge, we could lose our REIT status if such
recharacterization results in us otherwise failing one of the asset tests described above.
Certain relief provisions may be available to us if we fail to satisfy the asset tests described above after a 30-day cure period.
Under these provisions, we will be deemed to have met the 5% and 10% REIT asset tests if the value of our nonqualifying assets
(i) does not exceed the lesser of (a) 1% of the total value of our assets at the end of the applicable quarter and (b) $10,000,000,
and (ii) we dispose of the nonqualifying assets within (a) six months after the last day of the quarter in which the failure to satisfy
the asset tests is discovered or (b) the period of time prescribed by Treasury regulations to be issued. For violations due to reasonable
cause and not willful neglect that are not described in the preceding sentence, we may avoid disqualification as a REIT under any
of the asset tests, after the 30-day cure period, by taking steps including (i) the disposition of the nonqualifying assets to meet the
asset test within (a) six months after the last day of the quarter in which the failure to satisfy the asset tests is discovered or (b) the
period of time prescribed by Treasury regulations to be issued, (ii) paying a tax equal to the greater of (a) $50,000 or (b) the highest
corporate tax rate multiplied by the net income generated by the nonqualifying assets, and (iii) disclosing certain information to
the IRS.
Annual Distribution Requirements.
To qualify as a REIT, we are required to distribute, on an annual basis, dividends, other than capital gain dividends, to our
shareholders in an amount at least equal to (1) the sum of (a) 90% of our "real estate investment trust taxable income," computed
without regard to the dividends paid deduction and our net capital gain, and (b) 90% of the net after-tax income, if any, from
foreclosure property minus (2) the sum of certain items of non-cash income.
In addition, if we acquire an asset from a C corporation in a carryover basis transaction and dispose of such asset during the five-
year period beginning on the date on which we acquired that asset, we may be required to distribute at least 90% of the after-tax
built-in gain, if any, recognized on the disposition of the asset.
These distributions must be paid in the taxable year to which they relate or may be paid in the following taxable year if the
distributions are declared before we timely file our tax return for the year to which they relate and are paid on or before the first
regular dividend payment after the declaration. A special rule applies that permits distributions that are declared in October,
November or December as of a record date in such month and actually paid in January of the following year to be treated as if
they were paid on December 31 of the year declared.
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To the extent that we do not distribute all of our net capital gain or distribute at least 90%, but less than 100%, of our real estate
investment trust taxable income, as adjusted, we will have to pay tax on the undistributed amounts at regular ordinary and capital
gain corporate tax rates. Furthermore, if we fail to distribute during each calendar year at least the sum of (a) 85% of our ordinary
income for that year, (b) 95% of our capital gain net income for that year, and (c) any undistributed taxable income from prior
periods, we will have to pay a 4% excise tax on the excess of the required distribution over the sum of the amounts actually
distributed and retained amounts on which income tax is paid at the corporate level.
In order for distributions to be counted as satisfying the annual distribution requirement for REITs, and to provide REITs with a
REIT-level dividends paid deduction, the distributions must not be "preferential dividends." A distribution is not a preferential
dividend if the distribution is (1) pro rata among all outstanding shares of stock within a particular class and (2) in accordance
with the preferences among different classes of stock as set forth in the REIT’s organizational documents. This requirement does
not apply to publicly offered REITs, including us, with respect to distributions made in tax years beginning after 2014, continues
to apply to our subsidiary REITs.
We intend to satisfy the annual distribution requirements.
The calculation of REIT taxable income includes deductions for noncash charges, such as depreciation. Accordingly, we anticipate
that we generally will have sufficient cash or liquid assets to enable us to satisfy the distribution requirements described above.
However, from time to time, we may not have sufficient cash or other liquid assets to meet these distribution requirements due to
timing differences between the actual receipt of income and the actual payment of deductible expenses, and the inclusion of income
and deduction of expenses for purposes of determining our annual taxable income. Further, under amendments to Section 451 of
the Code made by H.R. 1, subject to certain exceptions, we must accrue income for U.S. federal income tax purposes no later than
the time at which such income is taken into account in our financial statements, which could create additional differences between
REIT taxable income and the receipt of cash attributable to such income. In addition, we may decide to retain our cash, rather
than distribute it, to repay debt, acquire assets, or for other reasons. If these timing differences occur, we may borrow funds to pay
dividends or we may pay dividends through the distribution of other property (including our shares) in order to meet the distribution
requirements, while preserving our cash. Alternatively, subject to certain conditions and limitations, we may declare a taxable
dividend payable in cash or shares at the election of each shareholder, where the aggregate amount of cash to be distributed with
respect to such dividend may be subject to limitation. In such case, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, shareholders receiving
such dividends will be required to include the full amount (both the cash and share component) of the dividend as ordinary taxable
income to the extent of our current and accumulated earnings and profits.
Under certain circumstances, we may be able to rectify a failure to meet the distribution requirement for a year by paying "deficiency
dividends" to shareholders in a later year, which may be included in our deduction for dividends paid for the earlier year. Thus,
we may be able to avoid being taxed on amounts distributed as deficiency dividends; however, we will be required to pay interest
based upon the amount of any deduction taken for deficiency dividends.
Interest Deduction Limitation Enacted by H.R. 1
With respect to our taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017, Section 163(j) of the Code, as amended by H.R. 1, limits
the deductibility of net interest expense paid or accrued on debt properly allocable to a trade or business to 30% of "adjusted
taxable income," subject to certain exceptions. Any amount paid or accrued in excess of the limitation is carried forward and may
be deducted in a subsequent year, again subject to the 30% limitation. Adjusted taxable income is determined without regard to
certain deductions, including those for net interest expense, net operating loss carryforwards and, for taxable years beginning
before January 1, 2022, depreciation, amortization and depletion. Provided the taxpayer makes a timely election (which is
irrevocable), the 30% limitation will not apply to interest paid or accrued in a trade or business involving real property development,
redevelopment, construction, reconstruction, rental, operation, acquisition, conversion, disposition, management, leasing or
brokerage, within the meaning of Section 469(c)(7)(C) of the Code. If this election is made, depreciable real property (including
certain improvements) held by the relevant trade or business must be depreciated under the alternative depreciation system under
the Code, which generally is less favorable than the generally applicable system of depreciation under the Code. If we do not make
the election or if the election is determined not to be available with respect to all or certain of our business activities, the new
interest deduction limitation could result in us having more REIT taxable income and, thus, increase the amount of distributions
we must make in order to comply with the REIT requirements and avoid incurring corporate level income tax.
Failure to Qualify as a REIT
If we would otherwise fail to qualify as a REIT because of a violation of one of the requirements described above, our qualification
as a REIT will not be terminated if the violation is due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect and we pay a penalty tax of
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$50,000 for the violation. The immediately preceding sentence does not apply to a violation of the income tests described above
or a violation of the asset tests described above, each of which has a specific relief provision that is described above.
If we fail to qualify for taxation as a REIT in any taxable year, and the relief provisions described above do not apply, we would
be subject to tax on our taxable income at regular corporate tax rates. We cannot deduct distributions to holders of our shares in
any year in which we are not a REIT, nor would we be required to make distributions in such a year. As a result, we anticipate
that our failure to qualify as a REIT would reduce the funds available for distribution by us to our shareholders. In addition, if we
fail to qualify as a REIT, all distributions to our shareholders will be taxable as regular corporate dividends to such shareholders
to the extent of current and accumulated earnings and profits (as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes). Such dividends
paid to U.S. holders of our shares that are individuals, trusts and estates may be taxable at the preferential income tax rates (i.e.,
the 23.8% maximum U.S. federal rate for capital gain, which rate takes into account the maximum capital gain rate of 20% and
the 3.8% Medicare tax on net investment income, described below under "-Net Investment Income Tax") for qualified dividends.
Such dividends, however, would not be eligible for the 20% deduction on "qualified" REIT dividends allowed by Section 199A
of the Code generally available to U.S. holders of our shares that are individuals, trusts or estates for taxable years beginning after
December 31, 2017 and before January 1, 2026. In addition, in a case where we did not qualify to be taxed as a REIT, corporate
distributees may be eligible for the dividends received deduction, subject to the limitations of the Code. Unless we are entitled to
relief under specific statutory provisions, we also will be disqualified from re-electing to be taxed as a REIT for the four taxable
years following the year during which we lose our qualification. It is not possible to state whether, in all circumstances, we will
be entitled to this statutory relief.
In addition, if either Vornado or JBG SMITH were to fail to qualify as a REIT at any time during the two years following the 2017
distribution of JBG SMITH by Vornado, then, in our 2017 taxable year, we would have to recognize corporate-level gain on our
assets that were acquired in so-called "conversion transactions." For more information, please review the risk factor entitled "Unless
Vornado and JBG SMITH are both REITs immediately after the distribution of JBG SMITH by Vornado and at all times during
the two years thereafter, JBG SMITH could be required to recognize certain corporate-level gains for tax purposes" in our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, which is incorporated by reference herein. In connection with the
distribution of JBG SMITH by Vornado and the combination, we received an opinion of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP and an opinion
of Hogan Lovells US LLP to the effect that we were organized in conformity with the requirements for qualification and taxation
as a REIT under the Code, and that our proposed method of operation enabled us to meet the requirements for qualification and
taxation as a REIT commencing with our taxable year ending December 31, 2017. In addition, we received an opinion of Hogan
Lovells US LLP with respect to each REIT that was contributed to JBG SMITH LP by JBG in the combination, and we and JBG
received an opinion of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP with respect to each REIT that was contributed by VRLP to JBG SMITH LP,
in each case to the effect that each such REIT had been organized and had operated in conformity with the requirements for
qualification and taxation as a REIT under the Code, and that its actual method of operation enabled such REIT to meet up to the
date of the distribution, and its proposed method of operation would enable such REIT to continue to meet following the date of
the distribution, the requirements for qualification and taxation as a REIT under the Code.
Proposed Regulations Under Section 162(m)
On December 16, 2019, the IRS issued proposed regulations under Section 162(m) of the Code ("Section 162(m)"), which denies
a compensation deduction for certain employee remuneration in excess of $1 million. We, like many umbrella partnership REITs,
have taken the position that Section 162(m) does not apply to payments to their employees from an "operating partnership," based
on private letter rulings issued by the IRS to several umbrella partnership REITs. These proposed regulations include a provision
that could cause Section 162(m) to apply to us, depending on how it is finally written. As a result of the proposed regulations, the
Company is currently evaluating arrangements under which covered employees are compensated to determine the impact of these
proposed regulations on our compensation arrangements and our resulting REIT taxable income (and required distributions to
shareholders).
Taxation of U.S. Shareholders
Taxation of Taxable U.S. Shareholders
As used in this section, the term "U.S. shareholder" means a holder of our shares who, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, is:
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a citizen or resident of the United States;
a domestic corporation;
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an estate whose income is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source; or
a trust if a United States court can exercise primary supervision over the trust’s administration and one or more United States
persons have authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust.
Taxation of Dividends.
As long as we qualify as a REIT, distributions made by us out of our current or accumulated earnings and profits, and not designated
by us as capital gain dividends, will constitute dividends that are taxable to our taxable U.S. shareholders as ordinary income.
Noncorporate U.S. shareholders will generally not be entitled to the preferential tax rate (currently 23.8%, inclusive of the 3.8%
net investment income tax) applicable to certain types of dividends that give rise to "qualified dividend income," except with
respect to the portion of any distribution (a) that represents income from dividends we received from a corporation in which we
own shares (but only if such dividends would be eligible for the lower rate on dividends if paid by the corporation to its individual
shareholders), (b) that is equal to the sum of our real estate investment trust taxable income (taking into account the dividends
paid deduction available to us) and certain net built-in gain with respect to property acquired from a C corporation in certain
transactions in which we must adopt the basis of the asset in the hands of the C corporation for our previous taxable year and less
any taxes paid by us during our previous taxable year, or (c) that represents earnings and profits that were accumulated by us in
a prior non-REIT taxable year, in each case, provided that certain holding period and other requirements are satisfied at both the
REIT and individual shareholder level. For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017 and prior to January 1, 2026, our
U.S. shareholders that are individuals, trusts or estates may deduct 20% of the aggregate amount of ordinary dividends distributed
by us, subject to certain limitations. Such noncorporate U.S. shareholders should consult their tax advisors to determine the impact
of tax rates on dividends received from us.
Our distributions will not be eligible for the dividends received deduction in the case of U.S. shareholders that are corporations.
Our distributions that we properly designate as capital gain dividends will be taxable to U.S. shareholders as gain from the sale
of a capital asset held for more than one year, to the extent that they do not exceed our actual net capital gain for the taxable year,
without regard to the period for which a U.S. shareholder has held its shares. Thus, with certain limitations, capital gain dividends
received by an individual U.S. shareholder may be eligible for preferential rates of taxation. U.S. shareholders that are corporations
may, however, be required to treat up to 20% of certain capital gain dividends as ordinary income. The maximum amount of
dividends that may be designated by us as capital gain dividends and as "qualified dividend income" with respect to any taxable
year may not exceed the dividends paid by us with respect to such year, including dividends paid by us in the succeeding taxable
year that relate back to the prior taxable year for purposes of determining our dividends paid deduction. In addition, the IRS has
been granted authority to prescribe regulations or other guidance requiring the proportionality of the designation for particular
types of dividends (for example, capital gain dividends) among REIT shares.
To the extent that we make ordinary distributions in excess of our current and accumulated earnings and profits, these distributions
will be treated first as a tax-free return of capital to each U.S. shareholder. Thus, these distributions will reduce the adjusted basis
which the U.S. shareholder has in its shares for tax purposes by the amount of the distribution, but not below zero. Distributions
in excess of a U.S. shareholder’s adjusted basis in its shares will be taxable as capital gain, provided that the shares have been
held as a capital asset. For purposes of determining the portion of distributions on separate classes of shares that will be treated
as dividends for federal income tax purposes, current and accumulated earnings and profits will be allocated first to distributions
attributable to the priority rights of preferred shares before being allocated to other distributions.
Dividends authorized by us in October, November or December of any year and payable to a shareholder of record on a specified
date in any of those months will be treated as both paid by us and received by the shareholder on December 31 of that year, provided
that we actually pay the dividend on or before January 31 of the following calendar year but only to the extent of earnings and
profits in that year. Shareholders may not include in their own income tax returns any of our net operating losses or capital losses.
We may make distributions to our shareholders that are paid in shares. These distributions would be intended to be treated as
dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes and a U.S. shareholder would, therefore, generally have taxable income with
respect to such distributions of shares and may have a tax liability on account of such distribution in excess of the cash (if any)
that is received.
U.S. shareholders holding shares at the close of our taxable year will be required to include, in computing their long-term capital
gains for the taxable year in which the last day of our taxable year falls, the amount of our undistributed net capital gain that we
designate in a written notice distributed to our shareholders. We may not designate amounts in excess of our undistributed net
capital gain for the taxable year. Each U.S. shareholder required to include the designated amount in determining the shareholder’s
long-term capital gains will be deemed to have paid, in the taxable year of the inclusion, the tax paid by us in respect of the
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undistributed net capital gains. U.S. shareholders to whom these rules apply will be allowed a credit or a refund, as the case may
be, for the tax they are deemed to have paid. U.S. shareholders will increase their basis in their shares by the difference between
the amount of the includible gains and the tax deemed paid by the shareholder in respect of these gains.
Distributions made by us and gain arising from a U.S. shareholder’s sale or exchange of shares will not be treated as passive
activity income. As a result, U.S. shareholders generally will not be able to apply any passive losses against that income or gain.
Distributions to Holders of Depositary Shares. Owners of depositary shares will be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes
as if they were owners of the underlying preferred shares represented by such depositary shares. Accordingly, such owners will
be entitled to take into account, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, income and deductions to which they would be entitled if
they were direct holders of underlying preferred shares. In addition, (i) no gain or loss will be recognized for U.S. federal income
tax purposes upon the withdrawal of certificates evidencing the underlying preferred shares in exchange for depositary receipts,
(ii) the tax basis of each share of the underlying preferred shares to an exchanging owner of depositary shares will, upon such
exchange, be the same as the aggregate tax basis of the depositary shares exchanged therefor, and (iii) the holding period for the
underlying preferred shares in the hands of an exchanging owner of depositary shares will include the period during which such
person owned such depositary shares.
Sale or Exchange of Shares
When a U.S. shareholder sells or otherwise disposes of shares, the shareholder will recognize gain or loss for U.S. federal income
tax purposes in an amount equal to the difference between (a) the amount of cash and the fair market value of any property received
on the sale or other disposition, and (b) the holder’s adjusted basis in the shares for tax purposes. This gain or loss will be capital
gain or loss if the U.S. shareholder has held the shares as a capital asset. The gain or loss will be long-term gain or loss if the U.S.
shareholder has held the shares for more than one year. Long-term capital gain of an individual U.S. shareholder is generally taxed
at preferential rates. In general, any loss recognized by a U.S. shareholder when the shareholder sells or otherwise disposes of our
shares that the shareholder has held for nine months or less, after applying certain holding period rules, will be treated as a long-
term capital loss, to the extent of distributions received by the shareholder from us which were required to be treated as long-term
capital gains.
The IRS has the authority to prescribe, but has not yet prescribed, Treasury Regulations that would apply a capital gain tax rate
of 25% (which is higher than the long-term capital gain tax rate for noncorporate U.S. shareholders) to all or a portion of capital
gain realized by a noncorporate U.S. shareholder on the sale of shares of our shares that would correspond to the U.S. shareholder’s
share of our "unrecaptured Section 1250 gain." U.S. shareholders should consult with their tax advisors with respect to their capital
gain tax liability.
Redemption of Preferred Shares and Depositary Shares.
Whenever we redeem any preferred shares held by the depositary, the depositary will redeem as of the same redemption date the
number of depositary shares representing the preferred shares so redeemed. The treatment accorded to any redemption by us for
cash (as distinguished from a sale, exchange or other disposition) of our preferred shares to a holder of such preferred shares can
only be determined on the basis of the particular facts as to each holder at the time of redemption. In general, a holder of our
preferred shares will recognize capital gain or loss measured by the difference between the amount received by the holder of such
shares upon the redemption and such holder’s adjusted tax basis in the preferred shares redeemed (provided the preferred shares
are held as a capital asset) if such redemption (i) is "not essentially equivalent to a dividend" with respect to the holder of the
preferred shares under Section 302(b)(1) of the Code, (ii) is a "substantially disproportionate" redemption with respect to the
shareholder under Section 302(b)(2) of the Code, or (iii) results in a "complete termination" of the holder’s interest in all classes
of our shares under Section 302(b)(3) of the Code. In applying these tests, there must be taken into account not only any series or
class of the preferred shares being redeemed, but also such holder’s ownership of other classes of our shares and any options
(including stock purchase rights) to acquire any of the foregoing. The holder of our preferred shares also must take into account
any such securities (including options) which are considered to be owned by such holder by reason of the constructive ownership
rules set forth in Sections 318 and 302(c) of the Code.
If the holder of preferred shares owns (actually or constructively) none of our voting shares, or owns an insubstantial amount of
our voting shares, based upon current law, it is probable that the redemption of preferred shares from such a holder would be
considered to be "not essentially equivalent to a dividend." However, whether a distribution is "not essentially equivalent to a
dividend" depends on all of the facts and circumstances, and a holder of our preferred shares intending to rely on any of these tests
at the time of redemption should consult its tax advisor to determine their application to its particular situation.
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Satisfaction of the "substantially disproportionate" and "complete termination" exceptions is dependent upon compliance with the
respective objective tests set forth in Section 302(b)(2) and Section 302(b)(3) of the Code. A distribution to a holder of preferred
shares will be "substantially disproportionate" if the percentage of our outstanding voting shares actually and constructively owned
by the shareholder immediately following the redemption of preferred shares (treating preferred shares redeemed as not outstanding)
is less than 80% of the percentage of our outstanding voting shares actually and constructively owned by the shareholder immediately
before the redemption, and immediately following the redemption the shareholder actually and constructively owns less than 50%
of the total combined voting power of the Company. Because the Company’s preferred shares are nonvoting shares, a shareholder
would have to reduce such holder’s holdings (if any) in our classes of voting shares to satisfy this test.
If the redemption does not meet any of the tests under Section 302 of the Code, then the redemption proceeds received from our
preferred shares will be treated as a distribution on our shares as described under "-Taxation of U.S. Shareholders-Taxation of
Taxable U.S. Shareholders-Taxation of Dividends.," and "-Taxation of Non-U.S. Shareholders." If the redemption of a holder’s
preferred shares is taxed as a dividend, the adjusted basis of such holder’s redeemed preferred shares will be transferred to any
other shares held by the holder. If the holder owns no other shares, under certain circumstances, such basis may be transferred to
a related person, or it may be lost entirely.
With respect to a redemption of our preferred shares that is treated as a distribution with respect to our shares, which is not otherwise
taxable as a dividend, the IRS has proposed Treasury regulations that would require any basis reduction associated with such a
redemption to be applied on a share-by-share basis which could result in taxable gain with respect to some shares, even though
the holder’s aggregate basis for the shares would be sufficient to absorb the entire amount of the redemption distribution (in excess
of any amount of such distribution treated as a dividend). Additionally, these proposed Treasury regulations would not permit the
transfer of basis in the redeemed shares of the preferred shares to the remaining shares held (directly or indirectly) by the redeemed
holder. Instead, the unrecovered basis in our preferred shares would be treated as a deferred loss to be recognized when certain
conditions are satisfied. These proposed Treasury regulations would be effective for transactions that occur after the date the
regulations are published as final Treasury regulations. There can, however, be no assurance as to whether, when, and in what
particular form such proposed Treasury regulations will ultimately be finalized.
Backup Withholding and Information Reporting
In general, information reporting requirements will apply to payments of dividends on and payments of the proceeds of the sale
of our shares held by U.S. shareholders, unless an exception applies. The applicable withholding agent is required to withhold tax
on such payments if (i) the payee fails to furnish a taxpayer identification number, or TIN, to the payor or to establish an exemption
from backup withholding, or (ii) the IRS notifies the payor that the TIN furnished by the payee is incorrect. In addition, the
applicable withholding agent with respect to the dividends on our shares is required to withhold tax if (i) there has been a notified
payee under-reporting with respect to interest, dividends or original issue discount described in Section 3406(c) of the Code, or
(ii) there has been a failure of the payee to certify under the penalty of perjury that the payee is not subject to backup withholding
under the Code. A U.S. shareholder that does not provide the applicable withholding agent with a correct TIN may also be subject
to penalties imposed by the IRS. In addition, we may be required to withhold a portion of capital gain distributions to any U.S.
shareholders who fail to certify their U.S. status to us.
Some U.S. shareholders, including corporations, may be exempt from backup withholding. Any amounts withheld under the
backup withholding rules from a payment to a U.S. shareholder will be allowed as a credit against the U.S. shareholder’s U.S.
federal income tax and may entitle the shareholder to a refund, provided that the required information is furnished to the IRS. The
applicable withholding agent will be required to furnish annually to the IRS and to U.S. shareholders of our shares information
relating to the amount of dividends paid on our shares, and that information reporting may also apply to payments of proceeds
from the sale of our shares. Some U.S. shareholders, including corporations, financial institutions and certain tax-exempt
organizations, are generally not subject to information reporting.
Net Investment Income Tax
A U.S. shareholder that is an individual or estate, or a trust that does not fall into a special class of trusts that is exempt from such
tax, is subject to a 3.8% tax on the lesser of (1) the U.S. shareholder’s "net investment income" (or "undistributed net investment
income" in the case of an estate or trust) for the relevant taxable year and (2) the excess of the U.S. shareholder’s modified adjusted
gross income for the taxable year over a certain threshold (which in the case of individuals is between $125,000 and $250,000,
depending on the individual’s circumstances). A holder’s net investment income generally includes its dividend income and its
net gains from the disposition of REIT shares, unless such dividends or net gains are derived in the ordinary course of the conduct
of a trade or business (other than a trade or business that consists of certain passive or trading activities). The temporary 20%
deduction allowed by Section 199A of the Internal Revenue Code, as added by H.R. 1, with respect to ordinary REIT dividends
received by noncorporate taxpayers is allowed only for purposes of Chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code and, thus, apparently
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is not allowed as a deduction allocable to such dividends for purposes of determining the amount of net investment income subject
to the 3.8% Medicare tax, which is imposed under Chapter 2A of the Internal Revenue Code. If you are a U.S. shareholder that is
an individual, estate or trust, you are urged to consult your tax advisors regarding the applicability of the Medicare tax to your
income and gains in respect of your investment in our shares.
Taxation of Tax-Exempt Shareholders
The IRS has ruled that amounts distributed as dividends by a REIT generally do not constitute unrelated business taxable income
when received by a tax-exempt entity. Based on that ruling, provided that a tax-exempt shareholder is not one of the types of entity
described below and has not held its shares as "debt financed property" within the meaning of the Code, the dividend income from
shares will not be unrelated business taxable income to a tax-exempt shareholder. Similarly, income from the sale of shares will
not constitute unrelated business taxable income unless the tax-exempt shareholder has held the shares as "debt financed property"
within the meaning of the Code or has used the shares in a trade or business.
Notwithstanding the above paragraph, tax-exempt shareholders will be required to treat as unrelated business taxable income any
dividends paid by us that are allocable to our "excess inclusion" income, if any.
Income from an investment in our shares will constitute unrelated business taxable income for tax-exempt shareholders that are
social clubs, voluntary employee benefit associations, supplemental unemployment benefit trusts, and qualified group legal services
plans exempt from U.S. federal income taxation under the applicable subsections of Section 501(c) of the Code, unless the
organization is able to properly deduct amounts set aside or placed in reserve for certain purposes so as to offset the income
generated by its shares. Prospective investors of the types described in the preceding sentence should consult their tax advisors
concerning these "set aside" and reserve requirements.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, a portion of the dividends paid by a "pension-held REIT" will be treated as unrelated
business taxable income to any trust which:
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is described in Section 401(a) of the Code;
is tax-exempt under Section 501(a) of the Code; and
holds more than 10% (by value) of the equity interests in the REIT.
Tax-exempt pension, profit-sharing and stock bonus funds that are described in Section 401(a) of the Code are referred to below
as "qualified trusts." A REIT is a "pension-held REIT" if:
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it would not have qualified as a REIT but for the fact that Section 856(h)(3) of the Code provides that stock owned by qualified
trusts will be treated, for purposes of the "not closely held" requirement, as owned by the beneficiaries of the trust (rather
than by the trust itself); and
either (a) at least one qualified trust holds more than 25% by value of the interests in the REIT or (b) one or more qualified
trusts, each of which owns more than 10% by value of the interests in the REIT, hold in the aggregate more than 50% by
value of the interests in the REIT.
The percentage of any REIT dividend treated as unrelated business taxable income to a qualifying trust is equal to the ratio of
(a) the gross income of the REIT from unrelated trades or businesses, determined as though the REIT were a qualified trust, less
direct expenses related to this gross income, to (b) the total gross income of the REIT, less direct expenses related to the total gross
income. A de minimis exception applies where this percentage is less than 5% for any year. We do not expect to be classified as a
pension-held REIT.
The rules described above under the heading "U.S. Shareholders" concerning the inclusion of our designated undistributed net
capital gains in the income of its shareholders will apply to tax-exempt entities. Thus, tax-exempt entities will be allowed a credit
or refund of the tax deemed paid by these entities in respect of the includible gains.
Taxation of Non-U.S. Shareholders
The rules governing U.S. federal income taxation of nonresident alien individuals, foreign corporations, foreign partnerships and
estates or trusts that in either case are not subject to U.S. federal income tax on a net income basis who own shares, which we call
"non-U.S. shareholders," are complex. The following discussion is only a limited summary of these rules. Prospective non-U.S.
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shareholders should consult with their tax advisors to determine the impact of U.S. federal, state and local income tax laws with
regard to an investment in our shares, including any reporting requirements.
Ordinary Dividends
Distributions, other than distributions that are treated as attributable to gain from sales or exchanges by us of U.S. real property
interests, as discussed below, and other than distributions designated by us as capital gain dividends, will be treated as ordinary
income to the extent that they are made out of our current or accumulated earnings and profits. A withholding tax equal to 30%
of the gross amount of the distribution will ordinarily apply to distributions of this kind to non-U.S. shareholders, unless an
applicable tax treaty reduces that tax. However, if income from the investment in the shares is (i) treated as effectively connected
with the non-U.S. shareholder’s conduct of a U.S. trade or business or is (ii) attributable to a permanent establishment that the
non-U.S. shareholder maintains in the United States if that is required by an applicable income tax treaty as a condition for
subjecting the non-U.S. shareholder to U.S. taxation on a net income basis, tax at graduated rates will generally apply to the non-
U.S. shareholder in the same manner as U.S. shareholders are taxed with respect to dividends, and the 30% branch profits tax may
also apply if the shareholder is a foreign corporation. We expect to withhold U.S. tax at the rate of 30% on the gross amount of
any dividends, other than dividends treated as attributable to gain from sales or exchanges of U.S. real property interests and capital
gain dividends, paid to a non-U.S. shareholder, unless (a) a lower treaty rate applies and the required form evidencing eligibility
for that reduced rate is filed with us or the appropriate withholding agent or (b) the non-U.S. shareholder files an IRS Form W-8
ECI or a successor form with us or the appropriate withholding agent claiming that the distributions are effectively connected with
the non-U.S. shareholder’s conduct of a U.S. trade or business and in either case other applicable requirements were met.
Distributions to a non-U.S. shareholder that are designated by us at the time of distribution as capital gain dividends that are not
attributable to, or treated as not attributable to, the disposition by us of a U.S. real property interest generally will not be subject
to U.S. federal income taxation, except as described below.
If a non-U.S. shareholder receives an allocation of "excess inclusion income" with respect to a REMIC residual interest or an
interest in a TMP owned by us, the non-U.S. shareholder will be subject to U.S. federal income tax withholding at the maximum
rate of 30% with respect to such allocation, without reduction pursuant to any otherwise applicable income tax treaty.
Return of Capital
Distributions in excess of our current and accumulated earnings and profits that are not treated as attributable to the gain from our
disposition of a U.S. real property interest, will not be taxable to a non-U.S. shareholder to the extent that they do not exceed the
adjusted basis of the non-U.S. shareholder’s shares. Distributions of this kind will instead reduce the adjusted basis of the shares.
To the extent that distributions of this kind exceed the adjusted basis of a non-U.S. shareholder’s shares, they will give rise to tax
liability if the non-U.S. shareholder otherwise would have to pay tax on any gain from the sale or disposition of its shares, as
described below. If it cannot be determined at the time a distribution is made whether the distribution will be in excess of current
and accumulated earnings and profits, withholding will apply to the distribution at the rate applicable to dividends. However, the
non-U.S. shareholder may seek a refund of these amounts from the IRS if it is subsequently determined that the distribution was,
in fact, in excess of our current accumulated earnings and profits.
Also, we could potentially be required to withhold at least 15% of any distribution in excess of our current and accumulated
earnings and profits, even if the non-U.S. shareholder is not liable for U.S. tax on the receipt of that distribution. However, a non-
U.S. shareholder may seek a refund of these amounts from the IRS if the non-U.S. shareholder’s tax liability with respect to the
distribution is less than the amount withheld. Such withholding should generally not be required if a non-U.S. shareholder would
not be taxed under the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980, as amended ("FIRPTA"), upon a sale or exchange
of shares. See the discussion below under "-Sales of Shares."
Capital Gain Dividends
Distributions that are attributable to gain from sales or exchanges by us of U.S. real property interests that are paid with respect
to any class of stock that is regularly traded on an established securities market located in the United States and held by a non-
U.S. shareholder who does not own more than 10% of such class of stock at any time during the one-year period ending on the
date of distribution will be treated as a normal distribution by us, and such distributions will be taxed as described above in "-
Ordinary Dividends."
Distributions that are not described in the preceding paragraph and are attributable to gain from sales or exchanges by us of U.S.
real property interests will be taxed to a non-U.S. shareholder under the provisions of FIRPTA. Under this statute, these distributions
are taxed to a non-U.S. shareholder as if the gain were effectively connected with a U.S. business. Thus, non-U.S. shareholders
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will be taxed on the distributions at the normal capital gain rates applicable to U.S. shareholders, subject to any applicable alternative
minimum tax. We are required by applicable Treasury regulations under this statute to withhold 21% of any distribution that we
could designate as a capital gain dividend. However, if we designate as a capital gain dividend a distribution made before the day
we actually effect the designation, then, although the distribution may be taxable to a non-U.S. shareholder, withholding does not
apply to the distribution under this statute. Rather, we must effectuate the 21% withholding from distributions made on and after
the date of the designation, until the distributions so withheld equal the amount of the prior distribution designated as a capital
gain dividend. The non-U.S. shareholder may credit the amount withheld against its U.S. tax liability.
Share Distributions
We may make distributions to our shareholders that are paid in shares. These distributions will be intended to be treated as dividends
for U.S. federal income tax purposes and, accordingly, will be treated in a manner consistent with the discussion above in "-
Ordinary Dividends" and "Capital Gain Dividends." If we are required to withhold an amount in excess of any cash distributed
along with the shares, we will retain and sell some of the shares that would otherwise be distributed in order to satisfy our withholding
obligations.
Sales of Shares
Gain recognized by a non-U.S. shareholder upon a sale or exchange of our shares generally will not be taxed under FIRPTA if we
are a "domestically controlled REIT," defined generally as a REIT less than 50% in value of whose stock is and was held directly
or indirectly by foreign persons at all times during a specified testing period (provided that, if any class of a REIT’s stock is
regularly traded on an established securities market in the United States, a person holding less than 5% of such class during the
testing period is presumed not to be a foreign person, unless the REIT has actual knowledge otherwise). We believe that we are a
domestically controlled REIT, but because our common shares are publicly traded, there can be no assurance that we in fact will
qualify as a domestically-controlled REIT. Assuming that we continue to be a domestically controlled REIT, taxation under FIRPTA
generally will not apply to the sale of shares. However, gain to which the FIRPTA rules do not apply will be taxable to a non-U.S.
shareholder if investment in the shares is treated as effectively connected with the non-U.S. shareholder’s U.S. trade or business
or is attributable to a permanent establishment that the non-U.S. shareholder maintains in the United States if that is required by
an applicable income tax treaty as a condition for subjecting the non-U.S. shareholder to U.S. taxation on a net income basis. In
this case, the same treatment will apply to the non-U.S. shareholder as to U.S. shareholders with respect to the gain. In addition,
gain to which FIRPTA does not apply will be taxable to a non-U.S. shareholder if the non-U.S. shareholder is a nonresident alien
individual who was present in the United States for 183 days or more during the taxable year and has a "tax home" in the United
States, or maintains an office or a fixed place of business in the United States to which the gain is attributable. In this case, a 30%
tax will apply to the nonresident alien individual’s capital gains. A similar rule will apply to capital gain dividends to which this
statute does not apply.
If we do not qualify as a domestically controlled REIT, the tax consequences of a sale of shares by a non-U.S. shareholder will
depend upon whether such shares are regularly traded on an established securities market and the amount of such shares that are
held by the non-U.S. shareholder. Specifically, a non-U.S. shareholder that holds a class of shares that is traded on an established
securities market will only be subject to FIRPTA in respect of a sale of such shares if the shareholder owned more than 10% of
the shares of such class at any time during a specified period. A non-U.S. shareholder that holds a class of our shares that is not
traded on an established securities market will only be subject to FIRPTA in respect of a sale of such shares if, on the date the
shares were acquired by the shareholder, the shares had a fair market value greater than the fair market value on that date of 5%
of the regularly traded class of our outstanding shares with the lowest fair market value. If a non-U.S. shareholder holds a class
of our shares that is not regularly traded on an established securities market, and subsequently acquires additional interests of the
same class, then all such interests must be aggregated and valued as of the date of the subsequent acquisition for purposes of the
5% test that is described in the preceding sentence. If tax under FIRPTA applies to the gain on the sale of shares, the same treatment
would apply to the non-U.S. shareholder as to U.S. shareholders with respect to the gain, subject to any applicable alternative
minimum tax. For purposes of determining the amount of shares owned by a shareholder, complex constructive ownership
rules apply. You should consult your tax advisors regarding such rules in order to determine your ownership in the relevant period.
Qualified Shareholders and Qualified Foreign Pension Funds
Stock of a REIT will not be treated as a U.S. real property interest subject to FIRPTA if the stock is held directly (or indirectly
through one or more partnerships) by a "qualified shareholder" or "qualified foreign pension fund." Similarly, any distribution
made to a "qualified shareholder" or "qualified foreign pension fund" with respect to REIT stock will not be treated as gain from
the sale or exchange of a U.S. real property interest to the extent the stock of the REIT held by such qualified shareholder or
qualified foreign pension fund is not treated as a U.S. real property interest.
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A "qualified shareholder" generally means a foreign person which (i) (x) is eligible for certain income tax treaty benefits and the
principal class of interests of which is listed and regularly traded on at least one recognized stock exchange or (y) a foreign limited
partnership that has an agreement with the United States for the exchange of information with respect to taxes, has a class of
limited partnership units that is regularly traded on the NYSE or the Nasdaq Stock Market, and such units’ value is greater than
50% of the value of all the partnership’s units; (ii) is a "qualified collective investment vehicle;" and (iii) maintains certain records
with respect to certain of its owners. A "qualified collective investment vehicle" is a foreign person which (i) is entitled, under a
comprehensive income tax treaty, to certain reduced withholding rates with respect to ordinary dividends paid by a REIT even if
such person holds more than 10% of the stock of the REIT; (ii) (x) is a publicly traded partnership that is not treated as a corporation,
(y) is a withholding foreign partnership for purposes of chapters 3, 4 and 61 of the Code, and (z) if the foreign partnership were
a United States corporation, it would be a United States real property holding corporation, at any time during the five-year period
ending on the date of disposition of, or distribution with respect to, such partnership’s interest in a REIT; or (iii) is designated as
a qualified collective investment vehicle by the Secretary of the Treasury and is either fiscally transparent within the meaning of
Section 894 of the Code or is required to include dividends in its gross income, but is entitled to a deduction for distribution to a
person holding interests (other than interests solely as a creditor) in such foreign person.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a foreign investor in a qualified shareholder directly or indirectly, whether or not by reason of
such investor’s ownership interest in the qualified shareholder, holds more than 10% of the stock of the REIT, then a portion of
the REIT stock held by the qualified shareholder (based on the foreign investor’s percentage ownership of the qualified shareholder)
will be treated as a U.S. real property interest in the hands of the qualified shareholder and will be subject to FIRPTA.
A "qualified foreign pension fund" is any trust, corporation, or other organization or arrangement (A) which is created or organized
under the law of a country other than the United States, (B) which is established (i) by such country (or one or more political
subdivisions thereof) to provide retirement or pension benefits to participants or beneficiaries that are current or former employees
(including self-employed individuals) or persons designated by such employees, as a result of services rendered by such employees
to their employers or (ii) by one or more employers to provide retirement or pension benefits to participants or beneficiaries that
are current or former employees (including self-employed individuals) or persons designated by such employees in consideration
for services rendered by such employees to such employers, (C) which does not have a single participant or beneficiary with a
right to more than 5% of its assets or income, (D) which is subject to government regulation and with respect to which annual
information about its beneficiaries is provided, or is otherwise available, to the relevant tax authorities in the country in which it
is established or operates, and (E) with respect to which, under the laws of the country in which it is established or operates,
(i) contributions to such organization or arrangement that would otherwise be subject to tax under such laws are deductible or
excluded from the gross income of such entity or arrangement or taxed at a reduced rate, or (ii) taxation of any investment income
of such organization or arrangement is deferred or such income is excluded from the gross income of such entity or arrangement
or is taxed at a reduced rate.
Federal Estate Taxes
Shares held by a non-U.S. shareholder at the time of death will be included in the shareholder’s gross estate for U.S. federal estate
tax purposes, unless an applicable estate tax treaty provides otherwise.
Backup Withholding and Information Reporting
Generally, information reporting will apply to payments of interest and dividends on our shares, and backup withholding described
above for a U.S. shareholder will apply, unless the payee certifies that it is not a U.S. person or otherwise establishes an exemption.
The payment of the proceeds from the disposition of our shares to or through the U.S. office of a U.S. or foreign broker will be
subject to information reporting and backup withholding as described above for U.S. shareholders unless the non-U.S. shareholder
satisfies the requirements necessary to be an exempt non-U.S. shareholder or otherwise qualifies for an exemption. The proceeds
of a disposition by a non-U.S. shareholder of our shares to or through a foreign office of a broker generally will not be subject to
information reporting or backup withholding. However, if the broker is a U.S. person, a controlled foreign corporation for U.S.
federal income tax purposes, a foreign person 50% or more of whose gross income from all sources for specified periods is from
activities that are effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business, a foreign partnership if partners who hold more than 50%
of the interest in the partnership are U.S. persons, or a foreign partnership that is engaged in the conduct of a trade or business in
the U.S., then information reporting generally will apply as though the payment was made through a U.S. office of a U.S. or foreign
broker.
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Taxation of Holders of Our Warrants and Rights
Warrants. Holders of our warrants will not generally recognize gain or loss upon the exercise of a warrant. A holder’s basis in the
common shares, preferred shares, or depositary shares representing preferred shares, as the case may be, received upon the exercise
of the warrant will be equal to the sum of the holder’s adjusted tax basis in the warrant and the exercise price paid. A holder’s
holding period in the common shares, preferred shares, or depositary shares representing preferred shares, as the case may be,
received upon the exercise of the warrant will not include the period during which the warrant was held by the holder. Upon the
expiration of a warrant, the holder will recognize a capital loss in an amount equal to the holder’s adjusted tax basis in the warrant.
Upon the sale or exchange of a warrant to a person other than us, a holder will recognize gain or loss in an amount equal to the
difference between the amount realized on the sale or exchange and the holder’s adjusted tax basis in the warrant. Such gain or
loss will be capital gain or loss and will be long-term capital gain or loss if the warrant was held for more than one year. Upon the
sale of the warrant to us, the IRS may argue that the holder should recognize ordinary income on the sale. Prospective holders of
our warrants should consult their own tax advisors as to the consequences of a sale of a warrant to us.
Rights. In the event of a rights offering, the tax consequences of the receipt, expiration, and exercise of the rights we issue will be
addressed in detail in a prospectus supplement. Prospective holders of our rights should review the applicable prospectus supplement
in connection with the ownership of any rights, and consult their own tax advisors as to the consequences of investing in the rights.
Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan
General
We offer shareholders and prospective shareholders the opportunity to participate in our Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase
Plan, which is referred to herein as the "DRIP."
Although we do not currently offer any discount in connection with the DRIP, nor do we plan to offer such a discount at present,
we reserve the right to offer in the future a discount on shares purchased, not to exceed 5%, with reinvested dividends or cash
distributions and shares purchased through the optional cash investment feature. This discussion assumes that we do not offer a
discount in connection with the DRIP. If we were to offer a discount in connection with the DRIP the tax considerations described
below would materially differ. In the event that we offer a discount in connection with the DRIP, shareholders are urged to consult
with their tax advisors regarding the tax treatment to them of receiving a discount.
Amounts Treated as a Distribution
Generally, a DRIP participant will be treated as having received a distribution with respect to our shares for U.S. federal income
tax purposes in an amount determined as described below.
• A shareholder who participates in the dividend reinvestment feature of the DRIP and whose dividends are reinvested in our
shares purchased from us will generally be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as having received the gross amount
of any cash distributions which would have been paid by us to such a shareholder had they not elected to participate. The
amount of the distribution deemed received will be reported on the Form 1099-DIV received by the shareholder.
•
A shareholder who participates in the dividend reinvestment feature of the DRIP and whose dividends are reinvested in our
shares purchased in the open market, will generally be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as having received (and
will receive a Form 1099-DIV reporting) the gross amount of any cash distributions which would have been paid by us to
such a shareholder had they not elected to participate (plus any brokerage fees and any other expenses deducted from the
amount of the distribution reinvested) on the date the dividends are reinvested.
We will pay the annual maintenance cost for each shareholder’s DRIP account. Consistent with the conclusion reached by the IRS
in a private letter ruling issued to another REIT, we intend to take the position that the administrative costs do not constitute a
distribution which is either taxable to a shareholder or which would reduce the shareholder’s basis in their common shares. However,
because the private letter ruling was not issued to us, we have no legal right to rely on its conclusions. Thus, it is possible that the
IRS might view the shareholder’s share of the administrative costs as constituting a taxable distribution to them and/or a distribution
which reduces the basis in their shares. For this and other reasons, we may in the future take a different position with respect to
these costs.
In the situations described above, a shareholder will be treated as receiving a distribution from us even though no cash distribution
is actually received. These distributions will be taxable in the same manner as all other distributions paid by us, as described above
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under "-Taxation of U.S. Shareholders-Taxation of Taxable U.S. Shareholders," "-Taxation of U.S. Shareholders -Taxation of Tax-
Exempt Shareholders," or "-Taxation of Non-U.S. Shareholders," as applicable.
Basis and Holding Period in Shares Acquired Pursuant to the DRIP. The tax basis for our shares acquired by reinvesting cash
distributions through the DRIP generally will equal the fair market value of our shares on the date of distribution (plus the amount
of any brokerage fees paid by the shareholder). The holding period for our shares acquired by reinvesting cash distributions will
begin on the day following the date of distribution.
The tax basis in our shares acquired through an optional cash investment generally will equal the cost paid by the participant in
acquiring our shares, including any brokerage fees paid by the shareholder. The holding period for our shares purchased through
the optional cash investment feature of the DRIP generally will begin on the day our shares are purchased for the participant’s
account.
Withdrawal of Shares from the DRIP. When a participant withdraws stock from the DRIP and receives whole shares, the participant
will not realize any taxable income. However, if the participant receives cash for a fractional share, the participant will be required
to recognize gain or loss with respect to that fractional share.
Effect of Withholding Requirements. Withholding requirements generally applicable to distributions from us will apply to all
amounts treated as distributions pursuant to the DRIP. See "-Backup Withholding and Information Reporting" for discussion of
the withholding requirements that apply to other distributions that we pay. All withholding amounts will be withheld from
distributions before the distributions are reinvested under the DRIP. Therefore, if a U.S. shareholder is subject to withholding,
distributions which would otherwise be available for reinvestment under the DRIP will be reduced by the withholding amount.
Withholdable Payments to Foreign Financial Entities and Other Foreign Entities
Pursuant to Sections 1471 through 1474 of the Code, commonly known as the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act ("FATCA"),
a 30% withholding tax ("FATCA withholding") may be imposed on U.S.-source dividends paid to you or to certain foreign financial
institutions, investment funds and other non-U.S. persons receiving payments on your behalf if you or such persons fail to comply
with information reporting requirements. Payments of dividends that you receive in respect of our shares could be affected by this
withholding if you are subject to the FATCA information reporting requirements and fail to comply with them or if you hold shares
through a non-U.S. person (e.g., a foreign bank or broker) that fails to comply with these requirements (even if payments to you
would not otherwise have been subject to FATCA withholding). An intergovernmental agreement between the United States and
an applicable non-U.S. government may modify these rules. You should consult your tax advisors regarding the relevant U.S. law
and other official guidance on FATCA withholding.
Other Tax Consequences
State and Local Taxes
State or local taxation may apply to us and our shareholders in various state or local jurisdictions, including those in which we or
they transact business or reside. The state and local tax treatment of us and our shareholders may not conform to the U.S. federal
income tax consequences discussed above. Consequently, prospective shareholders should consult their tax advisors regarding
the effect of state and local tax laws on an investment in us.
If you are a holder of OP Units and you exercise your redemption right under the JBG SMITH LP partnership agreement, you will
be required to reimburse the JBG SMITH LP for certain quarterly nonresident partner state income tax payments made on your
behalf.
Legislative or Other Actions Affecting REITs
The rules dealing with U.S. federal income taxation are constantly under review by persons involved in the legislative process
and by the IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department. For example, and as noted above, H.R. 1 was signed into law by the U.S.
President on December 22, 2017. H.R. 1 significantly changed the U.S. federal income tax laws applicable to businesses and their
owners, including REITs and their shareholders, and additional legislative and administrative interpretations must be enacted and
issued to clarify the impact of certain provisions of H.R. 1. Accordingly, we cannot predict the long-term effect of H.R. 1, or of
any future law changes on REITs or their shareholders. Changes to the U.S. federal tax laws and interpretations thereof could
adversely affect an investment in our shares. Taxpayers should consult with their tax advisors regarding the effect of H.R. 1, and
any future legislation, on their particular circumstances.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The information regarding trustees is incorporated herein by reference from the section entitled "Proposal One: Election of Trustees
—Nominees for Election as Trustees" in our definitive Proxy Statement (the "2020 Proxy Statement") to be filed pursuant to
Regulation 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, for our 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on
April 30, 2020. The 2020 Proxy Statement will be filed within 120 days after the end of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information included under the following captions in our definitive Proxy Statement (the "2020 Proxy Statement") to be filed
pursuant to Regulation 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, for our 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
to be held on April 30, 2020 is incorporated herein by reference: "Proposal One: Election of Trustees —Nominees for Election as
Trustees," "Executive Officers," "Corporate Governance and Board Matters—Code of Business Conduct and Ethics" and
"Corporate Governance and Board Matters—Committees of the Board—Audit Committee." The 2020 Proxy Statement will be
filed within 120 days after the end of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Information regarding security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management is incorporated herein by reference from
the section entitled "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" and "Compensation of Executive Officers
—Equity Compensation Plan Information" in our 2020 Proxy Statement.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The information regarding transactions with related persons and trustee independence is incorporated herein by reference from
the sections entitled "Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions" and "Corporate Governance and Board Matters—
Corporate Governance Profile" in the Company’s 2020 Proxy Statement.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
The information regarding principal auditor fees and services and the audit committee’s pre-approval policies are incorporated
herein by reference from the sections entitled "Proposal Three: Ratification of the Appointment of Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm—Principal Accountant Fees and Services" and "Proposal Three: Ratification of the Appointment of Independent
Registered Public Accounting Firm—Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures" in our 2020 Proxy Statement.
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) The following consolidated and combined information is included in this Form 10-K:
PART IV
(1) Financial Statements
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2019 and 2018
Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018
and 2017
Consolidated and Combined Statements of Equity for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements
These financial statements are set forth in Item 8 of this report and are hereby incorporated by reference.
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(2) Financial Statement Schedules
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedule III - Real Estate Investments and Accumulated Depreciation
Page
138
139
Schedules other than those listed above are omitted because they are not applicable or the information required is included in the
financial statements or the notes thereto.
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SCHEDULE II
JBG SMITH PROPERTIES
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Allowance for doubtful accounts (1)
for year ended December 31:
2019 (2)
2018
2017
Balance at
Beginning of
Year
Additions
Charged
Against
Operations
Adjustments
to Valuation
Accounts
(In thousands)
Uncollectible
Accounts
Written off
Balance at
End of Year
$
$
$
— $
6,285
4,526
$
$
— $
3,298
3,807
$
$
— $
— $
— $
— $
(1,989) $
(2,048) $
—
7,594
6,285
_______________
(1) Includes allowance for doubtful accounts related to tenant and other receivables and deferred rent receivable.
(2) Due to the adoption of Topic 842 as of January 1, 2019, we recognize changes in the assessment of collectability of tenant receivables as
adjustments to the specific tenant’s receivable in our balance sheet and to "Property rentals revenue" in our statement of operations. Prior to
the adoption of Topic 842, we recorded estimated losses on tenant receivables as an allowance for doubtful accounts in our balance sheets
and to "Property operating expenses" in our statements of operations.
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SCHEDULE III
JBG SMITH PROPERTIES
REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
December 31, 2019
Initial Cost to Company
Gross Amounts at Which Carried
at Close of Period
Description
Commercial Operating Assets
Encumbrances(1)
Land and
Improvements
Buildings and
Improvements
Costs
Capitalized
Subsequent
to
Acquisition(2)
Land and
Improvements
Buildings and
Improvements
Total
Accumulated
Depreciation
and
Amortization
Date of
Construction(3)
Date
Acquired
Universal Buildings
$
— $
69,393 $
143,320 $
26,516 $
68,612 $
170,617 $ 239,229 $
2101 L Street
1730 M Street
1700 M Street
Courthouse Plaza 1 and 2
2121 Crystal Drive
2345 Crystal Drive
2231 Crystal Drive
1550 Crystal Drive
RTC - West
RTC - West Retail
2011 Crystal Drive
2451 Crystal Drive
1235 S. Clark Street
241 18th Street S.
251 18th Street S.
1215 S. Clark Street
201 12th Street S.
800 North Glebe Road
2200 Crystal Drive
1225 S. Clark Street
1901 South Bell Street
Crystal City Marriott
2100 Crystal Drive
1800 South Bell Street
200 12th Street S.
2001 Richmond Highway
Crystal City Shops at
2100
Crystal Drive Retail
7200 Wisconsin Avenue
One Democracy Plaza
4749 Bethesda Avenue
Retail
4747 Bethesda Avenue
Commercial Construction
Assets
1770 Crystal Drive
Central District Retail
Multifamily Operating
Assets
Fort Totten Square
WestEnd25
F1RST Residences
1221 Van Street
North End Retail
134,290
47,500
—
2,200
133,960
—
—
—
92,846
2,897
—
—
78,000
—
34,152
—
32,728
107,500
—
—
—
—
—
—
16,439
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
96,227
—
—
—
RiverHouse Apartments
307,710
The Bartlett
220 20th Street
2221 S. Clark Street
Falkland Chase - South &
West
Falkland Chase - North
—
—
—
40,001
—
21,503
23,126
20,611
17,988
30,326
2,894
18,940
16,755
15,826
13,867
12,305
13,636
14,766
28,168
13,104
11,176
11,669
8,000
10,287
—
8,016
7,300
4,059
—
34,683
—
2,480
29,030
10,771
4,194
24,390
67,049
31,064
27,386
5,847
118,421
41,687
8,434
7,405
18,530
9,810
32,815
10,095
34,178
51,642
17,541
46,938
94,247
17,207
(26,130)
—
105,475
39,768
10,687
54,986
—
22,361
23,882
21,311
18,175
30,425
2,894
19,257
12,271
16,444
17,018
15,859
14,149
15,257
28,168
13,565
11,601
12,117
8,045
10,686
213
8,320
7,520
4,049
55
34,683
—
2,872
29,492
138,936
178,704
34,156
—
160,643
117,705
141,032
105,121
98,305
145,169
8,480
119,513
100,486
86,603
91,247
102,861
102,844
76,609
44,843
54,986
160,643
140,066
164,914
126,432
116,480
175,594
11,374
138,770
112,757
103,047
108,265
118,720
116,993
91,866
143,273
171,441
64,520
67,239
57,675
69,175
55,036
36,859
50,115
28,248
12,983
23,604
78,085
78,840
69,792
77,220
65,722
37,072
58,435
35,768
17,032
23,659
102,489
137,172
42,122
42,122
11,491
14,363
136,113
165,605
87,329
93,918
83,705
70,525
134,108
—
76,921
68,047
56,090
54,169
49,360
48,380
52,750
140,983
30,050
43,495
36,918
47,191
23,590
28,702
30,552
16,746
9,309
20,465
92,059
33,628
11,830
10,040
55,168
31,234
47,870
22,116
27,967
11,160
8,480
42,909
27,955
31,131
40,229
57,055
54,977
24,350
2,290
34,931
24,169
21,205
22,029
31,845
8,370
19,867
11,722
3,664
3,194
10,430
8,494
53
126,535
1956
1975
1964
1989
1985
1988
1987
1980
1988
2017
1984
1990
1981
1977
1975
1983
1987
2012
1968
1968
1982
1968
1968
1985
1967
1969
1968
2003
1986
1987
2016
2019
59,237
43,962
14,154
—
66,985
51,920
59,290
46,350
42,082
16,791
709
53,009
42,294
36,804
36,854
44,679
36,644
33,639
14,785
21,773
28,228
26,461
24,859
25,709
3,807
22,991
12,628
5,712
11,315
9,361
25,817
599
837
—
44,276
—
30,727
48,807
—
—
85,774
53,001
85,774
53,001
90,404
5,039
133,256
63,775
9,333
125,078
—
19,340
16,981
44,232
22,706
24,395
68,213
31,064
28,198
5,871
138,946
41,868
8,761
7,583
18,642
8,994
995
111,284
10
27,162
(301)
90,748
225,461
101,416
41,453
1,062
(2,072)
139
91,394
115,789
115,159
183,372
133,266
90,125
9,008
195,301
225,280
120,429
58,256
45,182
21,450
164,330
118,323
14,879
334,247
267,148
129,190
65,839
63,824
30,444
— 1974-1980
—
—
9,227
30,478
421
7,905
723
70,549
21,948
34,674
8,936
5,017
2,422
2015
2017
2009
2015
1960
2016
2009
1964
1938
1938
2007
2003
2002, 2006
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2017
2017
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2017
2002
2002
2002
2004
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2004
2017
2002
2017
2017
2002
2002
2017
2019
2007
2017
2007
2007
2017
2002
2017
2017
2017
Description
West Half
Multifamily Construction
Assets
965 Florida Avenue
Atlantic Plumbing C
Future Development Assets
1900 Crystal Drive
Capitol Point - North
Potomac Yard Land Bay G
Potomac Yard Land Bay H
RTC - West Land
Square 649
Other Future
Development Assets
Corporate
Corporate
Held for sale:
Metropolitan Park (4)
Pen Place
Initial Cost to Company
Gross Amounts at Which Carried
at Close of Period
Encumbrances(1)
Land and
Improvements
Buildings and
Improvements
Costs
Capitalized
Subsequent
to
Acquisition(2)
Land and
Improvements
Buildings and
Improvements
Total
Accumulated
Depreciation
and
Amortization
Date of
Construction(3)
Date
Acquired
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,398
—
—
45,668
17,902
156,076
47,342
172,304
219,646
1,986
2019
2017
14,306
47,678
16,811
32,730
20,318
38,369
29,956
15,550
—
13,952
120,570
94,669
53,187
(14,948)
—
—
—
—
6,451
18,587
8,815
29
3,798
(1,657)
—
—
—
50,829
26,804
38,390
29,956
12,672
134,876
156,299
134,876
156,299
55,050
488
2,329
8
3,798
7,672
55,050
51,317
29,133
38,398
33,754
20,344
76,771
15,286
30,549
77,185
45,421
122,606
—
—
—
—
281
1968
—
—
—
—
487
444
—
2017
2017
2002
2017
2017
2005
500,000
—
—
11,925
—
11,925
11,925
3,788
2017
1,627,848
1,250,141
2,496,974
2,028,404
1,240,455
4,535,064
5,775,519
1,119,571
—
—
—
65,259
104,473
169,732
1,326
55
1,381
27,963
(30,625)
(2,662)
82,898
61,970
144,868
11,650
11,933
23,583
94,548
73,903
168,451
32
9
41
$
1,627,848 $
1,419,873 $
2,498,355 $
2,025,742 $
1,385,323 $
4,558,647 $ 5,943,970 $
1,119,612
Note: Depreciation of the buildings and improvements is calculated over lives ranging from the life of the lease to 40 years. The net basis of our assets and liabilities for tax reporting
purposes is approximately $55.9 million higher than the amounts reported in our balance sheet as of December 31, 2019.
(1) Represents the contractual debt obligations.
(2) Includes asset impairments recognized, amounts written off in connection with redevelopment activities, partial sale of assets and the reclassification of the net book value of assets
to construction in progress.
(3) Date of original construction, many assets have had substantial renovation or additional construction. See "Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition" column.
(4) In January 2020, we sold the Metropolitan Park land sites to Amazon for a gross sales price of $155.0 million.
The following is a reconciliation of real estate and accumulated depreciation:
Real Estate:
Balance at beginning of the year
Acquisitions
Additions
Balance at end of the year
Accumulated Depreciation:
Balance at beginning of year
Depreciation expense
Balance at end of year
Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
(In thousands)
$
$
$
$
5,895,953
$
6,025,797
$
4,155,391
164,320
469,450
(585,753)
5,943,970
1,086,844
161,937
(129,169)
$
$
38,369
358,976
(527,189)
5,895,953
1,011,330
151,346
(75,832)
$
$
—
1,926,404
(55,998)
6,025,797
930,769
136,559
(55,998)
1,119,612
$
1,086,844
$
1,011,330
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(3) Exhibit Index
Exhibits
Description
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
Master Transaction Agreement, dated as of October 31, 2016, by and among Vornado Realty Trust, Vornado
Realty L.P., JBG Properties, Inc., JBG/Operating Partners, L.P., certain affiliates of JBG Properties Inc. and JBG/
Operating Partners set forth on Schedule A thereto, JBG SMITH Properties and JBG SMITH Properties LP
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to our Registration Statement on Form 10, filed on June 12, 2017).
Amendment to Master Transaction Agreement, dated as of July 17, 2017, by and among Vornado Realty Trust,
Vornado Realty L.P., JBG Properties, Inc., JBG/Operating Partners, L.P., certain affiliates of JBG Properties Inc.
and JBG/Operating Partners set forth on Schedule A thereto, JBG SMITH Properties and JBG SMITH Properties
LP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 21, 2017).
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 17, 2017, by and between JBG/Fund VI Transferred, L.L.C. and
JBGS/Fund VI OP Mergerco, L.L.C. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-
K, filed on July 21, 2017).
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 17, 2017, by and between JBG/Fund VII Transferred, L.L.C. and
JBGS/Fund VII OP Mergerco, L.L.C. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.4 to our Current Report on Form 8-
K, filed on July 21, 2017).
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 17, 2017, by and between JBG/Fund IX Transferred, L.L.C. and
JBGS/Fund IX OP Mergerco, L.L.C. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.5 to our Current Report on Form 8-
K, filed on July 21, 2017).
Contribution and Assignment Agreement, dated as of July 18, 2017, by and between JBG SMITH Properties LP
and JBG/Fund VIII Legacy, L.L.C. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.6 to our Current Report on Form 8-
K, filed on July 21, 2017).
Contribution and Assignment Agreement, dated as of July 18, 2017, by and between JBG SMITH Properties LP
and JBG/UDM Legacy, L.L.C. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.7 to our Current Report on Form 8-K,
filed on July 21, 2017).
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of July 17, 2017, by and between JBG/Operating Partners, L.P. and
JBGS/OP Mergerco, L.L.C. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.8 to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed
on July 21, 2017).
Contribution and Assignment Agreement, dated as of July 18, 2017, by and between JBG Properties, Inc. and
JBG SMITH Properties LP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.9 to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed
on July 21, 2017).
Separation and Distribution Agreement, dated as of July 17, 2017, by and among Vornado Realty Trust, Vornado
Realty L.P., JBG SMITH Properties and JBG SMITH Properties LP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to
our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 21, 2017).
Declaration of Trust of JBG SMITH Properties, as amended and restated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1
to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 21, 2017).
Articles Supplementary to Declaration of Trust of JBG SMITH Properties (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
3.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on March 6, 2018).
Articles of Amendment to Declaration of Trust of JBG SMITH Properties (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
3.1 to our current report on Form 8-K, filed on May 3, 2018).
Amended and Restated Bylaws of JBG SMITH Properties (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Current
Report on Form 8-K, filed on February 21, 2020).
4.1**
Description of Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
10.1
10.2
Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of January 7, 2020, by and among JBG SMITH Properties
LP, as Borrower, the financial institutions party thereto as lenders, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association,
as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on
January 7, 2020.)
First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of May 8, 2019, by and between JBG SMITH Properties LP, as
Borrower, the financial institutions party thereto as lenders, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as
Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 10-Q, filed on
August 6, 2019.)
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Description
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8†
10.9†
10.10†
10.11†
10.12†
10.13†
10.14†
10.15†
10.16†
10.17†
10.18†
10.19†
10.20†
10.21†
10.22†
First Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of JBG SMITH Properties LP, dated as of July 17,
2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on March 12, 2018).
Tax Matters Agreement, dated as of July 17, 2017, by and between Vornado Realty Trust and JBG SMITH
Properties (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 21, 2017).
Employee Matters Agreement, dated as of July 17, 2017, by and between Vornado Realty Trust, Vornado Realty
L.P., JBG SMITH Properties and JBG SMITH Properties LP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to our
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 21, 2017).
Transition Services Agreement, dated as of July 17, 2017, by and between Vornado Realty Trust and JBG SMITH
Properties (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 21, 2017).
Credit Agreement, dated as of July 18, 2017, by and among JBG SMITH Properties LP, as Borrower, the financial
institutions party thereto as lenders, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 21, 2017).
Form of JBG SMITH Properties Unit Issuance Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to our
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 21, 2017).
JBG SMITH Properties Non-Employee Trustee Unit Issuance Agreement, dated July 18, 2017, by and among,
JBG SMITH Properties, JBG SMITH Properties LP, Michael J. Glosserman and Glosserman Family JBG
Operating, L.L.C. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 21,
2017).
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of June 16, 2017, by and between JBG SMITH
Properties and W. Matthew Kelly (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to our Registration Statement on
Form 10, filed on June 21, 2017).
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of June 16, 2017, by and between JBG SMITH
Properties and David P. Paul (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to our Registration Statement on Form 10,
filed on June 21, 2017).
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of June 16, 2017, by and between JBG SMITH
Properties and Robert A. Stewart (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to our Registration Statement on
Form 10, filed on June 21, 2017).
Employment Agreement, dated as of July 17, 2017, by and between JBG SMITH Properties and Stephen W.
Theriot (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 21, 2017).
Employment Agreement, dated as of February 21, 2019, by and between JBG SMITH Properties and Madumita
Moina Banerjee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on March
12, 2018).
Form of Indemnification Agreement between JBG SMITH Properties and each of its trustees and executive
officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 21, 2017).
Formation Unit Grant Letter, dated as of October 31, 2016, by and between JBG SMITH Properties and Steven
Roth (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to our Registration Statement on Form 10, filed on January 24,
2017).
Consulting Agreement, dated as of March 10, 2017, by and between JBG SMITH Properties and Mitchell Schear
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to our Registration Statement on Form 10, filed on June 12, 2017).
JBG SMITH Properties 2017 Employee Share Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to our
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 21, 2017).
Amendment No. 1 to the JBG SMITH Properties 2017 Employee Share Purchase Plan, effective January 1, 2018
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on March 12, 2018).
JBG SMITH Properties 2017 Omnibus Share Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to our Current
Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 21, 2017).
Form of JBG SMITH Properties Formation Unit Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to our
Registration Statement on Form 10, filed on June 12, 2017).
Form of JBG SMITH Properties Formation Unit Agreement for Non-Employee Trustees (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.19 to our Registration Statement on Form 10, filed on June 12, 2017).
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Exhibits
10.23†
10.24†
10.25†
10.26†
10.27†
10.28†
10.29
10.30†**
10.31†**
10.32†**
10.33†**
Description
Form of JBG SMITH Properties Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to
our Registration Statement on Form 10, filed on June 12, 2017).
Form of JBG SMITH Properties Performance LTIP Unit Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21
to our Registration Statement on Form 10, filed on June 12, 2017).
Form of 2018 Performance LTIP Unit Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to our Annual
Report on Form 10-K, filed on March 12, 2018).
Form of JBG SMITH Properties Non-Employee Trustee Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.22 to our Registration Statement on Form 10, filed on June 21, 2017).
Form of JBG SMITH Properties Non-Employee Trustee Restricted Stock Agreement (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.23 to our Registration Statement on Form 10, filed on June 21, 2017).
Form of JBG SMITH Properties Non-Employee Trustee Unit Issuance Agreement (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.24 to our Registration Statement on Form 10, filed on June 21, 2017).
Side Letter to Tax Matters Agreement, dated as of August 13, 2018, by and between Vornado Realty Trust and
JBG SMITH Properties (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 10-Q filed on
November 7, 2018.)
Amendment No. 1 to the JBG SMITH Properties 2017 Omnibus Share Plan, effective February 18, 2020.
Amendment No. 2 to the JBG SMITH Properties 2017 Employee Share Purchase Plan, effective May 1, 2019.
Form of 2020 JBG SMITH Properties Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement.
Form of 2020 JBG SMITH Properties Performance LTIP Unit Agreement.
10.34†**
Form of Amended and Restated 2017 Performance LTIP Unit Agreement.
10.35†**
10.36†
Form of Amended and Restated 2018 Performance LTIP Unit Agreement.
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of June 16, 2017, by and between JBG SMITH Properties
and Kevin P. Reynolds (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to our Registration Statement on Form 10, filed
on June 21, 2017).
10.37†**
Letter Agreement, dated as of February 21, 2020, by and between JBG SMITH Properties and Robert A. Stewart.
21.1**
List of Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
23.1**
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
31.1**
31.2**
32.1**
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and 18 U.S.C 1350, as created by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-
Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
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Filed herewith.
Denotes a management contract or compensatory plan, contract or arrangement.
ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
None.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
SIGNATURES
Date: February 25, 2020
JBG SMITH Properties
/s/ Stephen W. Theriot
Stephen W. Theriot
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons
on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
SIGNATURE
TITLE
DATE
/s/ Steven Roth
Steven Roth
Chairman of the Board
February 25, 2020
/s/ Robert Stewart
Executive Vice Chairman
February 25, 2020
Robert Stewart
/s/ W. Matthew Kelly
Chief Executive Officer
February 25, 2020
W. Matthew Kelly
/s/ Stephen W. Theriot
Chief Financial Officer
February 25, 2020
Stephen W. Theriot
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
/s/ Scott Estes
Scott Estes
/s/ Alan S. Forman
Alan S. Forman
/s/ Michael J. Glosserman
Michael J. Glosserman
/s/ Charles E. Haldeman, Jr.
Charles E. Haldeman, Jr.
/s/ Carol Melton
Carol Melton
/s/ William J. Mulrow
William J. Mulrow
/s/ Mitchell N. Schear
Mitchell N. Schear
/s/ Ellen Shuman
Ellen Shuman
/s/ John F. Wood
John F. Wood
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
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February 25, 2020
February 25, 2020
February 25, 2020
February 25, 2020
February 25, 2020
Exhibit 4.1
DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES
REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
The following description sets forth certain material terms and provisions of our common shares, par value $0.01 per share,
which is our only security registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange
Act”), and also summarizes relevant provisions of the Maryland General Corporation Law (“MGCL”) and certain provisions of
our Articles of Amendment and Restatement of the Declaration of Trust (the “declaration of trust”) and our Amended and
Restated Bylaws (the “bylaws”). The following description does not purport to be complete and is subject to and qualified in its
entirety by reference to applicable Maryland law and to our declaration of trust and bylaws, each of which are incorporated by
reference as exhibits to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of which this Exhibit 4.1 is a part. We encourage you to read our
declaration of trust, our bylaws and the applicable provisions of Maryland law for additional information.
General
Our authorized shares of beneficial interest consist of 500,000,000 common shares, par value $0.01 per share, and
200,000,000 preferred shares, par value $0.01 per share. Our declaration of trust, as permitted by Maryland law, authorizes our
board of trustees, with the approval of a majority of the entire board and without any action on the part of our shareholders, to
amend our declaration of trust to increase or decrease the aggregate number of shares that we are authorized to issue or the
number of authorized shares of any class or series. The authorized common shares and undesignated preferred shares are
generally available for future issuance without further action by our shareholders, unless such action is required by applicable
law or the rules of any stock exchange or automated quotation system on which our securities may be listed or traded. As of
February 20, 2020, 134,881,352 common shares were issued and outstanding.
Maryland's statutory law governing real estate investment trusts (or “REITs”) formed under Maryland law and our
declaration of trust provide that none of our shareholders will be personally liable by reason of such shareholder's status as a
shareholder for any of our obligations.
Dividend, Voting and Other Rights of Holders of Common Shares
The holders of common shares are entitled to receive dividends when, if and as authorized by the board of trustees and
declared by us out of assets legally available to pay dividends, if receipt of the dividends complies with the provisions in the
declaration of trust restricting the ownership and transfer of our shares and the preferential rights of any other class or series of
our shares.
Subject to the provisions of our declaration of trust regarding the restrictions on ownership and transfer of our
common shares and except as may otherwise be specified in the terms of any class or series of shares of beneficial interest, the
holders of common shares are entitled to one vote for each share on all matters on which shareholders are entitled to vote,
including elections of trustees. There is no cumulative voting in the election of trustees, which means that the holders of a
majority of the outstanding common shares can elect all of the trustees then standing for election. Generally, the holders of
common shares do not have any conversion, sinking fund, redemption, appraisal or preemptive rights to subscribe to any
securities. If we are dissolved, liquidated or wound up, holders of common shares will be entitled to share proportionally in any
assets remaining after satisfying (i) the prior rights of creditors, including holders of our indebtedness, and (ii) the aggregate
liquidation preference of any preferred shares then outstanding.
Subject to the provisions of our declaration of trust regarding the restrictions on ownership and transfer of our
common shares, common shares have equal dividend, distribution, liquidation and other rights and have no preference or
exchange rights. The rights, preferences and privileges of the holders of common shares are subject to, and may be adversely
affected by, the rights of the holders of shares of any class or series of preferred shares that we may designate and issue in the
future.
Preferred Shares and Share Reclassification
Under the terms of our declaration of trust, our board of trustees may classify any unissued preferred shares, and
reclassify any unissued common shares or any previously classified but unissued preferred shares into other classes or series of
shares, including one or more classes or series of shares that have priority over our common shares with respect to distributions
or upon liquidation, and we are authorized to issue the newly classified shares. Prior to the issuance of shares of each class or
series, the board of trustees is required by the Maryland statute governing real estate investment trusts formed under the laws of
that state, which we refer to as the Maryland REIT Law, and our declaration of trust to set, subject to the provisions of our
declaration of trust regarding the restrictions on ownership and transfer of our shares, the preferences, conversion or other
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rights, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to distributions, qualifications and terms and conditions of redemption for each
such class or series. These actions may be taken without shareholder approval, unless shareholder approval is required by
applicable law, the terms of any other class or series of our shares or the rules of any stock exchange or automated quotation
system on which our securities may be listed or traded. As of the date hereof, no preferred shares are outstanding. Any
preferred shares issued will be subject to ownership and transfer restrictions that are similar to the restrictions applicable to
common shares (including a prohibition on owning more than 7.5% of the outstanding preferred shares of any class or series).
Power to Increase Authorized Shares and Issue Additional Common and Preferred Shares
We believe that the power of our board of trustees, without shareholder approval, to amend our declaration of trust to
increase or decrease the aggregate number of authorized shares or the number of shares in any class or series that we have
authority to issue, to issue additional authorized but unissued common shares or preferred shares and to classify or reclassify
unissued common shares or preferred shares and thereafter to issue such classified or reclassified shares provides us with
flexibility in structuring possible future financings and acquisitions and in meeting other needs which might arise. These
actions may be taken without shareholder approval, unless shareholder approval is required by applicable law, the terms of any
other class or series of our shares or the rules of any stock exchange or automated quotation system on which our securities
may be listed or traded. Although our board of trustees does not currently intend to do so, it could authorize us to issue
additional classes or series of common shares or preferred shares that could, depending upon the terms of the particular class or
series, delay, defer or prevent a transaction or a change of control of our company, even if such transaction or change of control
involves a premium price for our shareholders or shareholders believe that such transaction or change of control may be in their
best interests.
Listing
Our common shares are listed on the NYSE and trade under the symbol "JBGS."
REIT Qualification
Under our declaration of trust, the board of trustees may revoke or otherwise terminate our REIT election without
shareholder approval if it determines that it is no longer in our best interest to continue to qualify as a REIT.
Transfer Agent and Registrar
The transfer agent and registrar for our common shares is American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC.
Certain Provisions of Maryland Law and Our Declaration of Trust and Bylaws
The following description of certain provisions of Maryland law and our declaration of trust and bylaws is only a summary and
does not purport to be a complete statement of the relevant provisions. The description is qualified in its entirety by reference to
these documents, which you should read (along with the applicable provisions of Maryland law) for complete information on
such provisions.
The Board of Trustees
Our declaration of trust and bylaws provide that the number of our trustees may be established, increased or decreased
only by a majority of the entire board of trustees but may not be fewer than the number required by the Maryland REIT Law,
which is currently one, nor, unless our bylaws are amended, more than 15, provided, however, that the tenure of office of a
trustee will not be affected by any decrease in the number of trustees. Our declaration of trust also provides that, except as may
be provided by our board of trustees in setting the terms of any class or series of shares, any vacancy may be filled only by a
majority of the remaining trustees, even if the remaining trustees do not constitute a quorum, and any trustee elected to fill a
vacancy will hold office for the remainder of the full term of the trusteeship in which the vacancy occurred and until a
successor is duly elected and qualifies.
Our declaration of trust initially divided our board of trustees into three classes and provides that the terms of the first,
second and third classes will expire at our 2020 annual meeting of shareholders (the “2020 Annual Meeting”). Commencing
with the 2020 Annual Meeting, all trustees will be elected annually for a term of one year and shall hold office until the next
succeeding annual meeting and until their successors are duly elected and qualify. There is no cumulative voting in the election
of trustees. Consequently, at each annual meeting of shareholders, the holders of a majority of our common shares will be able
to elect all of our trustees standing for election.
Under our bylaws, in any uncontested election of trustees, the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast for and
against such nominee at a meeting of shareholders duly called and at which a quorum is present is required to elect a trustee.
Our bylaws provide for plurality voting for contested trustee elections. Notwithstanding such vote requirement, our
Corporate Governance Guidelines provide that any nominee in an uncontested election who does not receive a greater
number of “for” votes than “against” votes shall promptly tender his or her offer of resignation to the board of trustees
following certification of the vote. The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee shall consider the offer to resign
and shall recommend to the board of trustees the action to be taken in response to the offer, and the board of trustees shall
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determine whether to accept such resignation. The board of trustees shall publicly disclose its decision regarding the tendered
resignation and the reasons therefor by a press release, in a Current Report on Form 8-K furnished to the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) or other broadly disseminated means of communication within 90 days from the date of
the certification of the election results.
Removal of Trustees
Our declaration of trust provides that, subject to the rights of holders of one or more classes or series of preferred
shares to elect or remove one or more trustees, a trustee may be removed only for cause (defined as conviction of a felony or a
final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction holding that such trustee caused demonstrable, material harm to the trust
through willful misconduct, bad faith or active and deliberate dishonesty) and only by the affirmative vote of a majority of the
shares then outstanding and entitled to vote generally in the election of trustees. This provision, when coupled with the
exclusive power of our board of trustees to fill vacancies on our board of trustees, precludes shareholders from removing
incumbent trustees, except for cause and upon a majority affirmative vote, and filling the vacancies created by the removal with
their own nominees.
Business Combinations
Under the Maryland Business Combination Act (the "MBCA"), a "business combination" between a Maryland real
estate investment trust and an interested shareholder or an affiliate of an interested shareholder is prohibited for five years after
the most recent date on which the interested shareholder becomes an interested shareholder. A business combination includes a
merger, consolidation, share exchange, or, in circumstances specified in the statute, an asset transfer, issuance or reclassification
of equity securities or recapitalization. An interested shareholder is defined as:
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•
a person who beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, 10% or more of the voting power of the real estate
investment trust's outstanding voting shares; or
an affiliate or associate of the real estate investment trust who, at any time within the two-year period prior to the
date in question, was the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of 10% or more of the voting power of the then-
outstanding voting shares of the real estate investment trust.
A person is not an interested shareholder under the statute if the board of trustees approved in advance the transaction
by which such person otherwise would have become an interested shareholder. In approving a transaction, the board of trustees
may provide that its approval is subject to compliance, at or after the time of approval, with any terms and conditions
determined by the board of trustees.
After the five-year prohibition, any business combination between the Maryland real estate investment trust and an
interested shareholder generally must be recommended by the board of trustees of the real estate investment trust and approved
by the affirmative vote of at least:
•
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80% of the votes entitled to be cast by holders of outstanding voting shares of the real estate investment trust; and
two-thirds of the votes entitled to be cast by holders of voting shares of the real estate investment trust other than
shares held by the interested shareholder with whom or with whose affiliate the business combination is to be
effected or held by an affiliate or associate of the interested shareholder.
These super-majority vote requirements do not apply if, among other conditions, the real estate investment trust's
common shareholders receive a minimum price, as defined under the MBCA, for their shares in the form of cash or other
consideration in the same form as previously paid by the interested shareholder for its shares.
The MBCA permits various exemptions from its provisions, including business combinations that are approved or
exempted by the board of trustees before the time that the interested shareholder becomes an interested shareholder.
The MBCA may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control or other transaction that might
involve a premium price or otherwise be in the best interest of the shareholders. The MBCA may discourage others from trying
to acquire control and increase the difficulty of consummating any offer.
As permitted by the MGCL, we have elected in our bylaws to opt out of the MBCA. However, we cannot assure you
that our board of trustees will not opt to be subject to such provisions in the future, including opting to be subject to such
provisions retroactively.
Control Share Acquisitions
The Maryland Control Share Acquisition Act (the "MCSAA") provides that control shares of a Maryland real estate
investment trust acquired in a control share acquisition have no voting rights except to the extent approved by a vote of two-
thirds of the votes entitled to be cast on the matter. Shares owned by the acquiring person, by officers or by employees who are
trustees of the real estate investment trust are excluded from shares entitled to vote on the matter. "Control shares" are voting
shares which, if aggregated with all other shares owned by the acquiring person or in respect of which the acquiring person is
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able to exercise or direct the exercise of voting power (except solely by virtue of a revocable proxy), would entitle the
acquiring person to exercise voting power in electing trustees within one of the following ranges of voting power:
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one-tenth or more but less than one-third;
one-third or more but less than a majority; or
a majority or more of all voting power.
Control shares do not include shares that the acquiring person is then entitled to vote as a result of having previously
obtained shareholder approval or shares acquired directly from the real estate investment trust. A control share acquisition
means the acquisition of control shares, subject to certain exceptions.
A person who has made or proposes to make a control share acquisition may compel the board of trustees of the real
estate investment trust to call a special meeting of shareholders to be held within 50 days of the demand to consider the voting
rights of the control shares. The right to compel the calling of a special meeting is subject to the satisfaction of certain
conditions, including an undertaking to pay the expenses of the meeting. If no request for a meeting is made, the real estate
investment trust may itself present the question at any shareholders meeting.
If voting rights are not approved at the meeting or if the acquiring person does not deliver an acquiring person
statement as required by the MCSAA, then the real estate investment trust may redeem for fair value any or all of the control
shares, except those for which voting rights have previously been approved. The right of the real estate investment trust to
redeem control shares is subject to certain conditions and limitations. Fair value is determined, without regard to the absence of
voting rights for the control shares, as of the date of the last control share acquisition by the acquiring person or, if a meeting of
shareholders is held at which the voting rights of the shares are considered and not approved, as of the date of such meeting. If
voting rights for control shares are approved at a shareholders meeting and the acquiring person becomes entitled to vote a
majority of the shares entitled to vote, all other shareholders may exercise appraisal rights. The fair value of the shares as
determined for purposes of appraisal rights may not be less than the highest price per share paid by the acquiring person in the
control share acquisition.
The MCSAA does not apply to (a) shares acquired in a merger, consolidation or share exchange if the real estate
investment trust is a party to the transaction, or (b) acquisitions approved or exempted by the declaration of trust or bylaws of
the real estate investment trust.
Our bylaws contain a provision exempting from the MCSAA any and all acquisitions by any person of our shares.
There can be no assurance that this provision will not be amended or eliminated at any time in the future.
Approval of Extraordinary Trust Action; Amendment of Declaration of Trust and Bylaws
Under the Maryland REIT Law, a Maryland real estate investment trust generally cannot dissolve, amend its
declaration of trust or merge with or convert into another entity, unless the action is advised by its board of trustees and
approved by the affirmative vote of shareholders holding at least two-thirds of the shares entitled to vote on the matter.
However, a Maryland real estate investment trust may provide in its declaration of trust for approval of these matters by a lesser
percentage, but not less than a majority of all of the votes entitled to be cast on the matter. Except for certain amendments
described in our declaration of trust that require only approval by our board of trustees, our declaration of trust provides for
approval of any of these matters by the affirmative vote of not less than a majority of all of the votes entitled to be cast on such
matters. However, the partnership agreement of JBG SMITH LP, our operating partnership, provides that certain extraordinary
transactions require, in addition to the consent of our shareholders, "partnership approval" from the limited partners of
JBG SMITH LP (as defined in JBG SMITH LP’s partnership agreement).
Our bylaws provide that any provision of our bylaws may be amended, altered or repealed, and new bylaws adopted
by the board of trustees or by the affirmative vote of holders of our shares representing not less than a majority of all the votes
entitled to be cast on the matter.
Exclusive Forum
Our bylaws provide that, unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the sole and exclusive
forum for (a) any derivative action or proceeding brought in our right or on our behalf, (b) any action asserting a claim of
breach of any duty owed by any of our trustees or officers or other employees or agents to us or to our shareholders, (c) any
action asserting a claim against us or any of our trustees or officers or other employees or agents arising pursuant to any
provision of the Maryland REIT Law or our declaration of trust or bylaws or (d) any action asserting a claim against us or any
of our trustees or officers or other employees that is governed by the internal affairs doctrine shall be the Circuit Court for
Baltimore City, Maryland (and any shareholder that is a party to any action or proceeding pending in such Court shall cooperate
in having the action or proceeding assigned to the Business & Technology Case Management Program), or, if that Court does
not have jurisdiction, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, Baltimore Division.
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Advance Notice of Trustee Nominations and New Business
Our bylaws provide that with respect to an annual meeting of shareholders, nominations of persons for election to the
board of trustees and the proposal of business to be considered by shareholders may be made only (i) pursuant to our notice of
the meeting, (ii) by or at the direction of our board of trustees or (iii) by a shareholder who is a shareholder of record both at the
time of giving the advance notice required by the bylaws and at the time of the meeting, who is entitled to vote at the meeting
and who has complied with the advance notice procedures of the bylaws. With respect to special meetings of shareholders, only
the business specified in our notice of the meeting may be brought before the meeting. Nominations of persons for election to
the board of trustees at a special meeting may be made only (i) by the board of trustees or (ii) provided that the special meeting
has been called in accordance with the bylaws for the purpose of electing trustees, by a shareholder who is a shareholder of
record both at the time of giving the advance notice required by the bylaws and at the time of the meeting, who is entitled to
vote at the meeting and who has complied with the advance notice provisions of the bylaws.
Maryland Unsolicited Takeover Act
Subtitle 8 of Title 3 of the MGCL, commonly referred to as the Maryland Unsolicited Takeovers Act ("MUTA"),
permits a Maryland real estate investment trust with a class of equity securities registered under the Exchange Act and at least
three independent trustees to elect to be subject, by provision in its declaration of trust or bylaws or a resolution of its board of
trustees and notwithstanding any contrary provision in the declaration of trust or bylaws, to any or all of the following five
provisions:
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a classified board;
a two-thirds vote requirement for removing a trustee;
a requirement that the number of trustees be fixed only by vote of the trustees;
a requirement that a vacancy on the board of trustees be filled only by the remaining trustees and, if its board is
classified, for the remainder of the full term of the class of trustees in which the vacancy occurred; or
a majority requirement for the calling of a shareholder-requested special meeting of shareholders.
Our declaration of trust prohibits us from electing to be subject to any provision of MUTA unless such election is first
approved by our shareholders by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes entitled to vote on the matter. Through
provisions in our declaration of trust and bylaws unrelated to Subtitle 8, (1) we have a classified board until the 2020 Annual
Meeting and (2) we vest in the board of trustees the exclusive power to fix the number of trusteeships, subject to limitations set
forth in our declaration of trust and bylaws.
Anti-takeover Effect of Certain Provisions of Maryland Law and of Our Declaration of Trust and Bylaws
The business combination provisions and, if the applicable provision in our bylaws is rescinded, the control share
acquisition provisions of Maryland law, the provisions of our declaration of trust on removal of trustees and the advance notice
provisions of our bylaws could delay, defer or prevent a transaction or a change in control that might involve a premium price
for holders of our common shares or otherwise be in their best interest.
Shareholder Meetings
Our bylaws provide that annual meetings of our shareholders may only be held each year at a date, time and place
determined by our board of trustees. Special meetings of shareholders may be called by the chairman of our board of trustees,
our chief executive officer, our president, our board of trustees and our shareholders that hold a majority of all of the votes
entitled to be cast on the matter. Only matters set forth in the notice of a special meeting of shareholders may be conducted at
such a meeting.
Shareholder Action by Written Consent
Under our declaration of trust, any action required to be taken at any annual or special meeting of shareholders may be
taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote if (i) a unanimous consent setting forth the action is given in
writing or by electronic transmission by all shareholders entitled to vote on the matter or (ii) the action is advised and submitted
to the shareholders for approval by our board of trustees and a consent in writing or by electronic transmission is given by
shareholders entitled to cast not less than the minimum number of votes that would be required to take the action at a meeting
of our shareholders.
Limitation of Liability and Indemnification of Trustees and Officers
Maryland law permits a Maryland real estate investment trust to include in its declaration of trust a provision limiting
or eliminating the liability of its trustees and officers to the real estate investment trust and its shareholders for money damages
except for liability resulting from (i) actual receipt of an improper benefit or profit in money, property or services or (ii) active
and deliberate dishonesty that is established by a final judgment and which is material to the cause of action. Our declaration of
trust includes such a provision eliminating such liability to the maximum extent permitted by Maryland law.
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Our declaration of trust and bylaws obligate us, to the fullest extent permitted by Maryland law in effect from time to
time, to indemnify and to pay or reimburse reasonable expenses in advance of final disposition of a proceeding, without
requiring a preliminary determination of the trustee's or officer's ultimate entitlement to indemnification, to (i) any present or
former trustee or officer who is made or threatened to be made a party to the proceeding by reason of his or her service in that
capacity, or (ii) any individual who, while serving as our trustee or officer and at our request, serves or has served as a director,
trustee, officer, partner, member or manager of another corporation, real estate investment trust, partnership, limited liability
company, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise and who is made or threatened to be made a party to the
proceeding by reason of his or her service in that capacity. Our declaration of trust and bylaws also permit us, with the approval
of the board of trustees, to indemnify and advance expenses to any person who served one of our predecessors in any of the
capacities described above and to any of our employees, agents or predecessors.
Maryland law requires a Maryland real estate investment trust (unless its declaration of trust provides otherwise,
which ours does not) to indemnify a trustee or officer who has been successful, on the merits or otherwise, in the defense of any
proceeding to which he or she is made a party by reason of his or her service in that capacity. Maryland law permits a real
estate investment trust to indemnify its present and former trustees and officers, among others, against judgments, penalties,
fines, settlements and reasonable expenses actually incurred by them in connection with any proceeding to which they may be
made or threatened to be made a party by reason of their service in those or other capacities unless it is established that (a) the
act or omission of the trustee or officer was material to the matter giving rise to the proceeding and (i) was committed in bad
faith or (ii) was the result of active and deliberate dishonesty, (b) the trustee or officer actually received an improper personal
benefit in money, property or services or (c) in the case of any criminal proceeding, the trustee or officer had reasonable cause
to believe that the act or omission was unlawful. However, under Maryland law, a Maryland real estate investment trust may
not indemnify for an adverse judgment in a suit by or in the right of the real estate investment trust or for a judgment of liability
on the basis that personal benefit was improperly received, unless in either case a court orders indemnification and then only
for expenses. In addition, Maryland law permits a real estate investment trust to advance reasonable expenses to a trustee or
officer upon the real estate investment trust's receipt of (a) a written affirmation by the trustee or officer of his or her good faith
belief that he or she has met the standard of conduct necessary for indemnification by the real estate investment trust and (b) a
written undertaking by him or her or on his or her behalf to repay the amount paid or reimbursed by the real estate investment
trust if it shall ultimately be determined that the standard of conduct was not met.
We entered into indemnification agreements with each of our trustees and executive officers that provide for
indemnification to the maximum extent permitted by Maryland law.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, may be permitted to our
officers, trustees or controlling persons pursuant to the foregoing provisions or otherwise, we have been advised that, in the
opinion of the SEC, such indemnification is against public policy and, therefore, unenforceable. We have purchased liability
insurance for the purpose of providing a source of funds to pay the indemnification described above.
Business Opportunities
Our declaration of trust provides that our trustees who are also trustees, officers, employees or agents of Vornado
Realty Trust ("Vornado") or any of Vornado's affiliates (each such trustee, a "Covered Person") shall have no duty to
communicate or present any business opportunity to us, and we renounce any potential interest or expectation in, or right to be
offered or to participate in, such business opportunity and waives to the maximum extent permitted from time to time by
Maryland law any claim against a Covered Person arising from the fact that he or she does not present, communicate or offer
any such business opportunity to us or any of our subsidiaries or pursues such business opportunity or facilitates the pursuit of
such business opportunity by others; provided, however, that the foregoing shall not apply in a case in which a Covered Person
is presented with a business opportunity in writing expressly in his or her capacity as our trustee. Accordingly, to the maximum
extent permitted from time to time by Maryland law and except to the extent such business opportunity is presented to a
Covered Person in writing expressly in his or her capacity as our trustee, (a) no Covered Person is required to present,
communicate or offer any business opportunity to us and (b) any Covered Person, on his or her own behalf or on behalf of
Vornado, shall have the right to hold and exploit any business opportunity, or to direct, recommend, offer, sell, assign or
otherwise transfer such business opportunity to any person or entity other than us.
Proxy Access
Our bylaws permit a shareholder, or group of up to 20 shareholders, owning at least 3% of our outstanding common
shares, continuously for at least three years, to nominate and include in the our proxy statement for an annual meeting of
shareholders, trustee nominees constituting up to the greater of two nominees or 20% of the board of trustees, provided that the
shareholder(s) and the trustee nominee(s) satisfy the requirements specified in the bylaws.
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Restrictions on Ownership and Transfer
The Beneficial Ownership Limit
For us to maintain our qualification as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), not
more than 50% of the value of our outstanding shares of beneficial interest may be owned, directly or indirectly, by five or
fewer individuals at any time during the last half of a taxable year, and the shares of beneficial interest must be beneficially
owned by 100 or more persons during at least 335 days of a taxable year of 12 months, or during a proportionate part of a
shorter taxable year (except, in each case, with respect to the first taxable year for which an election to be taxed as a REIT is
made). The Code defines "individuals" to include some entities for purposes of the preceding sentence. All references to a
shareholder's ownership of common shares in this section "-The Beneficial Ownership Limit" assume application of the
applicable attribution rules of the Code under which, for example, a shareholder is deemed to own shares owned by his or her
spouse.
The declaration of trust contains several provisions that restrict the ownership and transfer of our shares that are
designed to safeguard us against loss of our REIT status. These provisions also seek to deter non-negotiated acquisitions of, and
proxy fights for, us by third parties. The declaration of trust contains a limitation that restricts, with some exceptions,
shareholders from owning more than 7.5% (in value or number of shares, whichever is more restrictive) of the outstanding
shares of any class or series, including our common shares. We refer to this percentage as the "beneficial ownership limit."
Shareholders should be aware that events other than a purchase or other transfer of common shares can result in
ownership, under the applicable attribution rules of the Code, of common shares in excess of the beneficial ownership limit.
For instance, if two shareholders, each of whom owns 6% of the outstanding common shares, were to marry, then after their
marriage both shareholders would be deemed to own 12% of the outstanding common shares, which is in excess of the
beneficial ownership limit. Similarly, if a shareholder who is treated as owning 6% of the outstanding common shares
purchased a 50% interest in a corporation which owns 10% of the outstanding common shares, then the shareholder would be
deemed to own 11% of the outstanding common shares immediately after such purchase. You should consult your tax advisors
concerning the application of the attribution rules of the Code in your particular circumstances.
Closely Held and General Restriction on Ownership
In addition, common shares may not be transferred if, as a result of such transfer, more than 50% in value of the
outstanding common shares would be owned by five or fewer individuals or if such transfer would otherwise cause us to fail to
qualify as a REIT.
The Constructive Ownership Limit
Under the Code, rental income received by a REIT from persons in which the REIT is treated, under the applicable
attribution rules of the Code, as owning a 10% or greater interest does not constitute qualifying income for purposes of the
income requirements that REITs must satisfy. For these purposes, a REIT is treated as owning any shares owned, under the
applicable attribution rules of the Code, by a person that owns 10% or more of the value of the outstanding shares of the REIT.
The attribution rules of the Code applicable for these purposes are different from those applicable with respect to the beneficial
ownership limit. All references to a shareholder's ownership of common shares in this section "-The Constructive Ownership
Limit" assume application of the applicable attribution rules of the Code.
To ensure that our rental income will not be treated as nonqualifying income under the rule described in the preceding
paragraph, and thus to ensure that we will not inadvertently lose our REIT status as a result of the ownership of shares by a
tenant, or a person that holds an interest in a tenant, the declaration of trust contains an ownership limit that restricts, with some
exceptions, shareholders from constructively owning, directly or indirectly, more than 7.5% (in value or number of shares,
whichever is more restrictive) of the outstanding shares of any class or series. We refer to this 7.5% ownership limit as the
"constructive ownership limit."
Shareholders should be aware that events other than a purchase or other transfer of shares may result in ownership,
under the applicable attribution rules of the Code, of shares in excess of the constructive ownership limit. As the attribution
rules that apply with respect to the constructive ownership limit differ from those that apply with respect to the beneficial
ownership limit, the events other than a purchase or other transfer of shares which may result in share ownership in excess of
the constructive ownership limit may differ from those which may result in share ownership in excess of the beneficial
ownership limit. You should consult your tax advisors concerning the application of the attribution rules of the Code in your
particular circumstances.
Automatic Transfer to a Trust If the Ownership Limits Are Violated
The declaration of trust provides that a transfer of shares of any class or series that would otherwise result in
ownership, under the applicable attribution rules of the Code, of shares in excess of the beneficial ownership limit or the
constructive ownership limit would cause our shares of beneficial interest to be beneficially owned by fewer than 100 persons,
would result in us being "closely held" (within the meaning of Section 856(h) of the Code) or would otherwise cause us to fail
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to qualify as a REIT, will be void and the purported transferee will acquire no rights or economic interest in the shares. In
addition, our declaration of trust provides that, if the provisions causing a transfer to be void do not prevent a violation of the
restrictions mentioned in the preceding sentence, the shares that would otherwise be owned, under the applicable attribution
rules of the Code, in excess of the beneficial ownership limit or the constructive ownership limit, or that would cause us to be
"closely held" or otherwise fail to qualify as a REIT, will be automatically transferred to one or more charitable trusts (each, a
"charitable trust") for the benefit of one or more charitable beneficiaries, appointed by us, effective as of the close of business
on the business day prior to the date of the relevant transfer.
Shares held in a charitable trust will be issued and outstanding shares. Pursuant to our declaration of trust, the
purported transferee will have no rights in the shares held in a charitable trust and will not benefit economically from
ownership of any shares held in the charitable trust, will have no rights to dividends or other distributions and will have no right
to vote or other rights attributable to the shares held in the charitable trust. Instead, our declaration of trust provides that the
trustee of the charitable trust will have all voting rights and rights to dividends or other distributions with respect to shares held
in the charitable trust, to be exercised for the exclusive benefit of the charitable beneficiary. Under our declaration of trust, any
dividend or other distribution paid prior to the discovery by us that the shares have been transferred to the charitable trust shall
be paid by the holder of such dividend or other distribution to the trustee upon demand and any dividend or other distribution
authorized but unpaid shall be paid when due to the trustee. Subject to Maryland law, the trustee of the charitable trust has the
authority (i) to rescind as void any vote cast by a purported transferee prior to the discovery by us that the shares have been
transferred to the charitable trust and (ii) to recast such vote in accordance with the desires of the trustee acting for the benefit
of the charitable beneficiary. However, if we have already taken irreversible trust action, then the trustee will not have the
authority to rescind and recast the vote.
Under our declaration of trust, within 20 days of receiving notice from us that shares have been transferred to the
charitable trust, the trustee of the charitable trust shall sell the shares held in the charitable trust to a person or persons,
designated by the trustee, whose ownership of the shares will not violate the restrictions on ownership and transfer noted above.
Upon such sale, our declaration of trust provides that the interest of the charitable beneficiary in the shares sold terminates and
the trustee of the charitable trust is required to distribute the net proceeds of the sale to the purported transferee and to the
charitable beneficiary as follows: the purported transferee will receive the lesser of (i) the price paid by the purported transferee
for the shares or, if the purported transferee did not purchase the shares for the market price (as defined in our declaration of
trust) in connection with the event causing the shares to be held in the charitable trust, the market price of the shares on the date
of the event causing the shares to be held in the charitable trust and (ii) the price per share received by the trustee (net of any
commissions and other expenses of sale) from the sale or other disposition of the shares held in the charitable trust. The trustee
of the charitable trust may reduce the amount payable to the purported transferee by the amount of dividends and distributions
which have been paid to the purported transferee and are owed by the purported transferee to the charitable trust, as described
above. Any net sales proceeds in excess of the amount payable to the purported transferee will be paid immediately to the
charitable beneficiary. If, prior to the discovery by us that common shares have been transferred to the charitable trust, such
shares are sold by a purported transferee, then (1) such shares shall be deemed to have been sold on behalf of the charitable
trust and (2) to the extent that the purported transferee received an amount for such shares that exceeds the amount that such
purported transferee would have been entitled to receive if such shares had been sold by the charitable trust, such excess shall
be paid to the trustee upon demand.
Our declaration of trust provides that any shares transferred to the charitable trust are deemed to have been offered for
sale to us, or our designee. The price at which we, or our designee, may purchase the shares transferred to the charitable trust
will be equal to the lesser of (i) the price paid by the purported transferee for the shares or, if the purported transferee did not
purchase the shares for the market price in connection with the event causing the shares to be held in the charitable trust, the
market price of the shares on the date of the event causing the shares to be held in the charitable trust and (ii) the market price
of the shares on the date that we, or our designee, accepts the offer. Upon a sale to us, the interest of the beneficiary in the
shares sold will terminate and the trustee will distribute the net proceeds of the sale to the purported transferee and the trustee
will distribute any dividends or other distributions held by the trustee with respect to such shares to the beneficiary.
We may reduce the amount payable to the purported transferee by the amount of dividends and other distributions that
have been paid to the purported transferee and are owed by the purported transferee to the charitable trust, as described above.
Our right to accept the offer described above exists for as long as the charitable trust has not otherwise sold the shares held in
trust.
In addition, if our board of trustees determines that a transfer or other event has occurred that would violate the
restrictions on ownership and transfer of shares described above, the board of trustees may take such action as it deems
advisable to refuse to give effect to or to prevent such transfer, including, but not limited to, causing us to redeem shares,
refusing to give effect to the transfer on our books or instituting proceedings to enjoin the transfer.
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Other Provisions Concerning the Restrictions on Ownership
Our board of trustees, in its sole discretion, may prospectively or retroactively exempt persons from the beneficial
ownership limit and the constructive ownership limit and increase or decrease the beneficial ownership limit and constructive
ownership limit for one or more persons, if in each case the board of trustees obtains such representations, covenants and
undertakings as the board of trustees may deem appropriate in order to conclude that such exemption or modification will not
cause us to lose our status as a REIT. In addition, the board of trustees may require such opinions of counsel, affidavits,
undertakings or agreements or a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service as it may deem necessary or advisable in order to
determine or ensure our status as a REIT, and any such exemption or modification may be subject to such conditions or
restrictions as the board of trustees may impose.
The foregoing restrictions on transfer and ownership will not apply if the board of trustees determines that it is no
longer in our best interests to attempt to qualify, or to continue to qualify, as a REIT or that compliance with any of the
foregoing restrictions is no longer required for REIT qualification.
All persons who own, directly or by virtue of the applicable attribution rules of the Code, more than 1.0% (or such
lower percentage as required by the Code or the regulations promulgated thereunder) of the outstanding shares of any class or
series must give a written notice to us containing the information specified in the declaration of trust by January 31 of each
year. In addition, each shareholder will be required to disclose to us upon demand any information that we may request, in good
faith, to determine our status as a REIT or to comply with Treasury regulations promulgated under the REIT provisions of the
Code.
The transfer and ownership restrictions described above may have the effect of precluding acquisition of control of us
unless our board of trustees determines that maintenance of REIT status is no longer in our best interests or that compliance
with any of the foregoing restrictions is no longer required for REIT qualification.
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Exhibit 10.30
Amendment No. 1
to the
JBG SMITH Properties
2017 Omnibus Share Plan
(As approved by shareholders on July 10, 2017)
The 2017 Omnibus Share Plan of JBG SMITH Properties, effective July 10, 2017 (the “Plan”), is hereby amended as
follows, effective February 18, 2020:
1.
following:
The second paragraph of Section 5 of the Plan is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan to the contrary, Full Value Awards (a) that vest on the basis of the
Participant’s continued employment or service shall be subject to a minimum vesting schedule of at least three years
(with no more than one-third of the Shares subject thereto vesting earlier than a date 60 days prior to the first
anniversary of the date on which such award is granted and on each of the next two anniversaries of such initial
vesting date) and (b) that vest on the basis of the attainment of performance goals shall provide for a performance
period that ends no earlier than 60 days prior to the first anniversary of the commencement of the period over which
performance is evaluated; provided, however, that the foregoing limitations shall not preclude the acceleration of
vesting of any such award upon the involuntary termination, death, disability or retirement of the Participant or upon
an actual change in control (and not, for example, the commencement of a tender offer for the Trust’s shares or
shareholder approval of a transaction that, if consummated, would result in an actual change in control).
Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) Full Value Awards with respect to 5% of the maximum aggregate number of Share
Equivalents available for the purpose of awards under the Plan pursuant to Section 2 may be granted under the Plan to
any one or more Participants without respect to such minimum vesting provisions, (ii) Full Value Awards granted in
connection with the Spinoff (as defined in Section 21) shall not be subject to the provisions of this paragraph and shall
not be counted against the 5% exception in clause (i), and (iii) the foregoing minimum vesting provision shall not
apply to Awards granted to Employees or Non-Employee Trustees to the extent the Employees have elected to receive
such Awards in lieu of cash bonuses or the Non-Employee Trustees have elected to receive such Awards in lieu of fees
or retainers payable to them.
Exhibit 10.31
JBG SMITH Properties
Amendment No. 2
to the
2017 Employee Share Purchase Plan
(As approved by the sole shareholder on July 10, 2017)
The 2017 Employee Share Purchase Plan of JBG SMITH Properties, effective July 17, 2017 (the “ESPP”), is hereby
amended as follows, effective May 1, 2019:
1.
Section 11(d) of the ESPP is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
Return of Unused Payroll Deductions. Any balance remaining in an employee’s payroll deduction
(d)
account at the end of an Offering Period will be automatically refunded to the employee.
Exhibit 10.32
FORM OF JBG SMITH PROPERTIES
2017 OMNIBUS SHARE PLAN
RESTRICTED LTIP UNIT AGREEMENT
RESTRICTED LTIP UNIT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement” or “Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement”) made as
of the Grant Date set forth on Schedule A hereto between JBG SMITH Properties, a Maryland real estate investment trust (the
“Company”), its subsidiary JBG SMITH Properties LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “Partnership”), and the employee
of the Company or one of its affiliates listed on Schedule A (the “Employee”).
RECITALS
A.
In accordance with the JBG SMITH Properties 2017 Omnibus Share Plan, as it may be amended
from time to time (the “Plan”), the Company desires, in connection with the employment of the Employee, to provide the
Employee with an opportunity to acquire LTIP Units (as defined in the agreement of limited partnership of the Partnership, as
amended (the “Partnership Agreement”)) having the rights, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to distributions,
qualifications and terms and conditions of redemption and conversion set forth herein, in the Plan and in the Partnership
Agreement, and thereby provide additional incentive for the Employee to promote the progress and success of the business of
the Company, the Partnership and its Subsidiaries.
B.
Schedule A hereto sets forth certain significant details of the LTIP Unit grant herein and is
incorporated herein by reference. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined have the meanings provided in the
Partnership Agreement and on Schedule A.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Company, the Partnership and the Employee hereby agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1.
Grant of Restricted LTIP Units. On the terms and conditions set forth below, as well as the terms and
conditions of the Plan, the Company hereby grants to the Employee such number of LTIP Units as is set forth on Schedule A
(the “Restricted LTIP Units”).
2.
Vesting Period. The vesting period of the Restricted LTIP Units (the “Vesting Period”) begins on
January 1, 2020 and continues until such Vesting Dates as set forth on Schedule A. On the first Vesting Date following the date
of this Agreement and each Vesting Date thereafter, the number of LTIP Units equal to the Vesting Amount shall become
vested, subject to earlier forfeiture as provided in this Agreement. To the extent that Schedule A provides for amounts or
schedules of vesting that conflict with the provisions of this paragraph, the provisions of Schedule A will govern. Except as
permitted under Section 12, the Restricted LTIP Units for which the applicable Vesting Period has not expired may not be sold,
assigned, transferred, pledged or otherwise disposed of or encumbered (whether voluntary or involuntary or by judgment, levy,
attachment, garnishment or other legal or equitable proceeding).
The Employee shall be entitled to receive distributions with respect to Restricted LTIP Units to the extent
provided for in the Partnership Agreement, as modified hereby, if applicable. The Distribution Participation Date (as defined in
the Partnership Agreement) for the Restricted LTIP Units shall be the Grant Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Employee
shall not have the right to receive cash distributions paid on Restricted LTIP Units for which the applicable Vesting Period has
not expired unless the Employee is employed by the Company or an affiliate on the payroll date coinciding with or immediately
following the date any such distributions are payable.
The Employee shall have the right to vote the Restricted LTIP Units if and when voting is allowed under the
Partnership Agreement, regardless of whether the applicable Vesting Period has expired.
3.
Forfeiture of Restricted LTIP Units. Except as otherwise provided in any employment agreement
between the Employee and the Company or its affiliate, upon the Employee’s Disability, death or Retirement, or if the
employment of the Employee by the Company or its affiliate is terminated either by the Company or its affiliate (or a successor
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thereof) without Cause or by the Employee for Good Reason, all outstanding unvested LTIP Units shall vest and become non-
forfeitable. If the employment of the Employee by the Company or its affiliate terminates for any reason other than as
described in the preceding sentence, any outstanding unvested LTIP Units as of the date of such termination shall be forfeited
and returned to the Company for delivery to the Partnership and cancellation.
4.
For purposes of this Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement, the following terms will have the meaning
given to them by any employment agreement between the Employee and the Company, and if there is no such agreement, the
meanings below:
“Cause” means the Employee’s: (a) conviction of, or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, a felony, (b) willful
and continued failure to use reasonable best efforts to substantially perform his duties (other than such failure resulting from the
Employee’s incapacity due to physical or mental illness) that the Employee fails to remedy within 30 days after written notice
is delivered by the Company to the Employee that specifically identifies in reasonable detail the manner in which the Company
believes the Employee has not used reasonable efforts to perform in all material respects his duties hereunder, or (c) willful
misconduct (including, but not limited to, a willful breach of the provisions of any agreement with the Company with respect to
confidentiality, ownership of documents, non-competition or non-solicitation) that is materially economically injurious to the
Company or its affiliates. For purposes of this paragraph, no act, or failure to act, by the Employee will be considered “willful”
unless committed in bad faith and without a reasonable belief that the act or omission was in the best interests of the Company.
“Disability” means if, as a result of the Employee’s incapacity due to physical or mental illness, the
Employee shall have been substantially unable to perform his duties for a continuous period of 180 days, and within 30 days
after written notice of termination is given after such 180-day period, the Employee shall not have returned to the substantial
performance of his duties on a full-time basis, the employment of the Employee is terminated by the Company.
“Good Reason” means (a) a reduction by the Company in the Employee’s base salary, (b) a material
diminution in the Employee’s position, authority, duties or responsibilities, (c) a relocation of the Employee’s location of
employment to a location outside of the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, or (d) the Company’s material breach of the
Agreement, provided, in each case, that the Employee terminates employment within 90 days after the Employee has actual
knowledge of the occurrence, without the written consent of the Employee, of one of the foregoing events that has not been
cured within 30 days after written notice thereof has been given by the Employee to the Company setting forth in reasonable
detail the basis of the event (provided such notice must be given to the Company within 30 days of the Employee becoming
aware of such condition).
“Retirement” means the termination of employment of the Employee after the Employee has met all of the
following conditions: (a) the Employee has attained at least age 50, (b) the Employee has completed at least ten (10) years of
service with the Company and its affiliates (including any predecessors thereto), (c) the sum of his or her age and years of
service with the Company and its affiliates (including any predecessors thereto) equals or exceeds seventy (70) and (d) the
Employee has provided at least six (6) months’ notice of his or her termination of employment to the Company or its applicable
affiliate.
5.
Certificates. Each certificate, if any, issued in respect of the Restricted LTIP Units awarded under
this Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement shall be registered in the Employee’s name and held by the Company until the expiration
of the applicable Vesting Period. If certificates representing the LTIP Units are issued by the Partnership, at the expiration of
each Vesting Period, the Company shall deliver to the Employee (or, if applicable, to the Employee’s legal representatives,
beneficiaries or heirs) certificates representing the number of LTIP Units that vested upon the expiration of such Vesting Period.
The Employee agrees that any resale of the LTIP Units received upon the expiration of the applicable Vesting Period (or
Shares) received upon redemption of or in exchange for LTIP Units or Common Partnership Units of the Partnership into which
LTIP Units may have been converted) shall not occur during the “blackout periods” forbidding sales of Company securities, as
set forth in the then-applicable Company employee manual or insider trading policy. In addition, any resale shall be made in
compliance with the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or an applicable
exemption therefrom, including, without limitation, the exemption provided by Rule 144 promulgated thereunder (or any
successor rule).
6.
Tax Withholding. The Company or its applicable affiliate has the right, to the extent applicable, to
withhold from cash compensation payable to the Employee all applicable income and employment taxes due and owing at the
time the applicable portion of the Restricted LTIP Units becomes includible in the Employee’s income (the “Withholding
Amount”), and/or to delay delivery of Restricted LTIP Units until appropriate arrangements have been made for payment of
such withholding. In the alternative, the Company has the right to retain and cancel, or sell or otherwise dispose of, such
number of Restricted LTIP Units as have a market value (determined as of the date the applicable LTIP Units vest)
approximately equal to the Withholding Amount, with any excess proceeds being paid to Employee.
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7.
Certain Adjustments. The LTIP Units shall be subject to adjustment as provided in the Partnership
Agreement, and except as otherwise provided therein, if (a) the Company shall at any time be involved in a merger,
consolidation, dissolution, liquidation, reorganization, exchange of shares, sale of all or substantially all of the assets or stock of
the Company, spin-off of a Subsidiary, business unit or other transaction similar thereto, (b) any stock dividend, stock split,
reverse stock split, stock combination, reclassification, recapitalization, significant repurchases of stock, or other similar change
in the capital structure of the Company, or any extraordinary dividend or other distribution to holders of Shares or Common
Partnership Units other than regular dividends shall occur, or (c) any other event shall occur that in each case in the good faith
judgment of the Compensation Committee of the Board (the “Committee”) necessitates action by way of appropriate equitable
adjustment in the terms of this Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement, the Plan or the LTIP Units, then the Committee shall take such
action as it deems necessary to maintain the Employee’s rights hereunder so that they are substantially proportionate to the
rights existing under this Agreement and the terms of the LTIP Units prior to such event, including, without limitation: (i)
adjustments in the LTIP Units; and (ii) substitution of other awards under the Plan or otherwise. In the event of any change in
the outstanding Shares (or corresponding change in the Conversion Factor applicable to Common Partnership Units of the
Partnership) by reason of any share dividend or split, recapitalization, merger, consolidation, spin-off, combination or exchange
of shares or other corporate change, or any distribution to common shareholders of the Company other than regular dividends,
any Common Partnership Units, shares or other securities received by the Employee with respect to the applicable Restricted
LTIP Units for which the Vesting Period shall not have expired will be subject to the same restrictions as the Restricted LTIP
Units with respect to an equivalent number of shares or securities and shall be deposited with the Company.
8.
No Right to Employment. Nothing herein contained shall affect the right of the Company or any
affiliate to terminate the Employee’s services, responsibilities and duties at any time for any reason whatsoever.
9.
Notice. Any notice to be given to the Company shall be addressed to the General Counsel, JBG
SMITH Properties, 4445 Willard Avenue, Suite 400, Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815, and any notice to be given the Employee
shall be addressed to the Employee at the Employee’s address as it appears on the employment records of the Company, or at
such other address as the Company or the Employee may hereafter designate in writing to the other.
10.
Governing Law. This Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement shall be governed by and construed and
enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without references to principles of conflict of laws.
11.
Successors and Assigns. This Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the parties hereto and any successors to the Company and any successors to the Employee by will or the laws of
descent and distribution, but this Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement shall not otherwise be assignable or otherwise subject to
hypothecation by the Employee.
12.
Transfer; Redemption. None of the LTIP Units shall be sold, assigned, transferred, pledged or
otherwise disposed of or encumbered (whether voluntarily or involuntarily or by judgment, levy, attachment, garnishment or
other legal or equitable proceeding) (each such action, a “Transfer”), or redeemed in accordance with the Partnership
Agreement (a) prior to vesting and (b) unless such Transfer is in compliance with all applicable securities laws (including,
without limitation, the Securities Act), and such Transfer is in accordance with the applicable terms and conditions of the
Partnership Agreement. Any attempted Transfer of LTIP Units not in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Section
12 shall be null and void, and the Partnership shall not reflect on its records any change in record ownership of any LTIP Units
as a result of any such Transfer, and shall otherwise refuse to recognize any such Transfer.
13.
Severability. If, for any reason, any provision of this Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement is held invalid,
such invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement not so held invalid, and each such
other provision shall to the full extent consistent with law continue in full force and effect. If any provision of this Restricted
LTIP Unit Agreement shall be held invalid in part, such invalidity shall in no way affect the rest of such provision not held so
invalid, and the rest of such provision, together with all other provisions of this Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement, shall to the
full extent consistent with law continue in full force and effect.
14.
Headings. The headings of paragraphs hereof are included solely for convenience of reference and
shall not control the meaning or interpretation of any of the provisions of this Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement.
15.
Counterparts. This Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts with
the same effect as if each of the signing parties had signed the same document. All counterparts shall be construed together and
constitute the same instrument.
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16.
Miscellaneous. This Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement may not be amended except in writing signed
by the Company and the Employee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement may be amended in
writing signed only by the Company to: (a) correct any errors or ambiguities in this Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement; and/or (b)
to make such changes that do not materially adversely affect the Employee’s rights hereunder. This grant shall in no way affect
the Employee’s participation or benefits under any other plan or benefit program maintained or provided by the Company. In
the event of a conflict between this Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement and the Plan, the Plan shall govern.
17.
Conflict With Employment Agreement. If (and only if) the Employee and the Company or its
affiliates have entered into an employment agreement, in the event of any conflict between any of the provisions of this
Agreement and any such employment agreement, the provisions of such employment agreement will govern. As further
provided in Section 8, nothing herein shall imply that any employment agreement exists between the Employee and the
Company or its affiliates.
18.
Status as a Partner. As of the Grant Date, the Employee shall be admitted as a partner of the
Partnership with beneficial ownership of the number of LTIP Units issued to the Employee as of such date pursuant to this
Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement by: (A) signing and delivering to the Partnership a copy of this Agreement; and (B) signing, as
a Limited Partner, and delivering to the Partnership a counterpart signature page to the Partnership Agreement (attached hereto
as Exhibit A).
19.
Status of LTIP Units under the Plan. The LTIP Units are both issued as equity securities of the
Partnership and granted as awards under the Plan. The Company will have the right at its option, as set forth in the Partnership
Agreement, to issue Shares in exchange for Common Partnership Units into which LTIP Units may have been converted
pursuant to the Partnership Agreement, subject to certain limitations set forth in the Partnership Agreement, and such Shares, if
issued, will be issued under the Plan. The Employee must be eligible to receive the LTIP Units in compliance with applicable
federal and state securities laws and to that effect is required to complete, execute and deliver certain covenants, representations
and warranties (attached as Exhibit B). The Employee acknowledges that the Employee will have no right to approve or
disapprove such determination by the Company.
20.
Investment Representations; Registration. The Employee hereby makes the covenants,
representations and warranties as set forth on Exhibit B attached hereto. All of such covenants, warranties and representations
shall survive the execution and delivery of this Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement by the Employee. The Partnership will have no
obligation to register under the Securities Act any LTIP Units or any other securities issued pursuant to this Restricted LTIP
Unit Agreement or upon conversion or exchange of LTIP Units.
21.
Section 83(b) Election. In connection with this Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement, the Employee
hereby agrees to make an election to include in gross income in the year of transfer the fair market value of the applicable LTIP
Units over the amount paid for them pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, substantially
in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C and to supply the necessary information in accordance with the regulations
promulgated thereunder.
22.
Acknowledgement. The Employee hereby acknowledges and agrees that this Restricted LTIP Unit
Agreement and the LTIP Units issued hereunder shall constitute satisfaction in full of all obligations of the Company and the
Partnership, if any, to grant to the Employee LTIP Units pursuant to the terms of any written employment agreement or letter or
other written offer or description of employment with the Company and/or the Partnership executed prior to or coincident with
the date hereof.
[signature page follows]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement has been executed by the parties hereto as of
the date and year first above written.
JBG SMITH Properties
By:
Name:
Title:
JBG SMITH Properties LP
By:
Name:
Title:
EMPLOYEE
Name:
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EXHIBIT A
FORM OF LIMITED PARTNER SIGNATURE PAGE
The Employee, desiring to become one of the within named Limited Partners of JBG SMITH Properties LP,
hereby accepts all of the terms and conditions of (including, without limitation, the provisions related to powers of attorney),
and becomes a party to, the Limited Partnership Agreement, dated as of July 17, 2017, of JBG SMITH Properties LP, as
amended (the “Partnership Agreement”). The Employee agrees that this signature page may be attached to any counterpart of
the Partnership Agreement and further agrees as follows (where the term “Limited Partner” refers to the Employee):
Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Partnership Agreement.
1.
The Limited Partner hereby confirms that it has reviewed the terms of the Partnership Agreement and affirms
and agrees that it is bound by each of the terms and conditions of the Partnership Agreement, including, without limitation, the
provisions thereof relating to limitations and restrictions on the transfer of Partnership Units.
2.
The Limited Partner hereby confirms that it is acquiring the Partnership Units for its own account as
principal, for investment and not with a view to resale or distribution, and that the Partnership Units may not be transferred or
otherwise disposed of by the Limited Partner otherwise than in a transaction pursuant to a registration statement filed by the
Partnership (which it has no obligation to file) or that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and all applicable state and foreign securities laws, and the General Partner may
refuse to transfer any Partnership Units as to which evidence of such registration or exemption from registration satisfactory to
the General Partner is not provided to it, which evidence may include the requirement of a legal opinion regarding the
exemption from such registration. If the General Partner delivers to the Limited Partner common Shares of beneficial interest of
the General Partner (“Common Shares”) upon redemption of any Partnership Units, the Common Shares will be acquired for
the Limited Partner’s own account as principal, for investment and not with a view to resale or distribution, and the Common
Shares may not be transferred or otherwise disposed of by the Limited Partner otherwise than in a transaction pursuant to a
registration statement filed by the General Partner with respect to such Common Shares (which it has no obligation under the
Partnership Agreement to file) or that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and all applicable state
and foreign securities laws, and the General Partner may refuse to transfer any Common Shares as to which evidence of such
registration or exemption from such registration satisfactory to the General Partner is not provided to it, which evidence may
include the requirement of a legal opinion regarding the exemption from such registration.
3.
The Limited Partner hereby affirms that it has appointed the General Partner, any Liquidator and authorized
officers and attorneys-in-fact of each, and each of those acting singly, in each case with full power of substitution, as its true
and lawful agent and attorney-in-fact, with full power and authority in its name, place and stead, in accordance with Section 2.4
of the Partnership Agreement, which section is hereby incorporated by reference. The foregoing power of attorney is hereby
declared to be irrevocable and a power coupled with an interest, and it shall survive and not be affected by the death,
incompetency, dissolution, disability, incapacity, bankruptcy or termination of the Limited Partner and shall extend to the
Limited Partner’s heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns.
4.
The Limited Partner hereby confirms that, notwithstanding any provisions of the Partnership Agreement to
the contrary, the LTIP Units shall not be redeemable by the Limited Partner pursuant to Section 8.6 of the Partnership
Agreement.
5.
(a)
The Limited Partner hereby irrevocably consents in advance to any amendment to the Partnership
Agreement, as may be recommended by the General Partner, intended to avoid the Partnership being treated as a publicly-
traded partnership within the meaning of Section 7704 of the Internal Revenue Code, including, without limitation, (x) any
amendment to the provisions of Section 8.6 of the Partnership Agreement intended to increase the waiting period between the
delivery of a Notice of Redemption and the Specified Redemption Date and/or the Valuation Date to up to sixty (60) days or (y)
any other amendment to the Partnership Agreement intended to make the redemption and transfer provisions, with respect to
certain redemptions and transfers, more similar to the provisions described in Treasury Regulations Section 1.7704-1(f).
(b) The Limited Partner hereby appoints the General Partner, any Liquidator and authorized officers and
attorneys-in-fact of each, and each of those acting singly, in each case with full power of substitution, as its true and lawful
agent and attorney-in-fact, with full power and authority in its name, place and stead, to execute and deliver any amendment
referred to in the foregoing paragraph 5(a) on the Limited Partner’s behalf. The foregoing power of attorney is hereby declared
to be irrevocable and a power coupled with an interest, and it shall survive and not be affected by the death, incompetency,
dissolution, disability, incapacity, bankruptcy or termination of the Limited Partner and shall extend to the Limited Partner’s
heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns.
Exhibit A-1
6.
The Limited Partner agrees that it will not transfer any interest in the Partnership Units (x) through (i) a
national, non-U.S., regional, local or other securities exchange, (ii) PORTAL or (iii) an over-the-counter market (including an
interdealer quotation system that regularly disseminates firm buy or sell quotations by identified brokers or dealers by
electronic means or otherwise) or (y) to or through (a) a person, such as a broker or dealer, that makes a market in, or regularly
quotes prices for, interests in the Partnership, (b) a person that regularly makes available to the public (including customers or
subscribers) bid or offer quotes with respect to any interests in the Partnership and stands ready to effect transactions at the
quoted prices for itself or on behalf of others or (c) another readily available, regular and ongoing opportunity to sell or
exchange the interest through a public means of obtaining or providing information of offers to buy, sell or exchange the
interest.
7.
The Limited Partner acknowledges that the General Partner shall be a third-party beneficiary of the
representations, covenants and agreements set forth in Sections 4 and 6 hereof. The Limited Partner agrees that it will transfer,
whether by assignment or otherwise, Partnership Units only to the General Partner or to transferees that provide the Partnership
and the General Partner with the representations and covenants set forth in Sections 4 and 6 hereof.
8.
This acceptance shall be construed and enforced in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of
Delaware, without regard to the principles of conflicts of law.
Signature Line for Limited Partner:
Name:
Date:
January [ ], 2020
Address of Limited Partner:
Exhibit A-2
EXHIBIT B
EMPLOYEE’S COVENANTS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
The Employee hereby represents, warrants and covenants as follows:
(a)
The Employee has received and had an opportunity to review the following documents (the
“Background Documents”):
(i)
The Company’s latest information statement filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission relating to the transactions contemplated by the Master Transaction Agreement (the “Transaction
Agreement”) dated as of October 31, 2016 between Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P., JBG Properties
Inc., a Maryland corporation and JBG/Operating Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, together with certain
JBG entities, and JBG SMITH Properties and JBG SMITH Properties LP;
(ii)
(iii)
Each of the Quarterly Report(s) on Form 10-Q of the Company;
Each of the Current Report(s) on Form 8-K of the Company and the Partnership, if any,
filed since the beginning of the current fiscal year;
(iv)
(v)
The Partnership Agreement; and
The Plan.
The Employee also acknowledges that any delivery of the Background Documents and other information
relating to the Company and the Partnership prior to the determination by the Partnership of the suitability of the Employee as a
holder of LTIP Units shall not constitute an offer of LTIP Units until such determination of suitability shall be made.
(b)
The Employee hereby represents and warrants that:
(i)
The Employee either (A) is an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501(a) under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or (B) by reason of the business and financial experience of
the Employee, together with the business and financial experience of those persons, if any, retained by the Employee
to represent or advise him with respect to the grant to him of LTIP Units, the potential conversion of LTIP Units into
Common Partnership Units of the Partnership (“Common Units”) and the potential redemption of such Common Units
for the Company’s common Shares (“REIT Shares”), has such knowledge, sophistication and experience in financial
and business matters and in making investment decisions of this type that the Employee (I) is capable of evaluating the
merits and risks of an investment in the Partnership and potential investment in the Company and of making an
informed investment decision, (II) is capable of protecting his own interest or has engaged representatives or advisors
to assist him in protecting his interests, and (III) is capable of bearing the economic risk of such investment.
(ii)
The Employee understands that (A) the Employee is responsible for consulting his own tax
advisors with respect to the application of the U.S. federal income tax laws, and the tax laws of any state, local or
other taxing jurisdiction to which the Employee is or by reason of the award of LTIP Units may become subject, to his
particular situation; (B) the Employee has not received or relied upon business or tax advice from the Company, the
Partnership or any of their respective employees, agents, consultants or advisors, in their capacity as such; (C) the
Employee provides services to the Partnership on a regular basis and in such capacity has access to such information,
and has such experience of and involvement in the business and operations of the Partnership, as the Employee
believes to be necessary and appropriate to make an informed decision to accept this award of LTIP Units; and (D) an
investment in the Partnership and/or the Company involves substantial risks. The Employee has been given the
opportunity to make a thorough investigation of matters relevant to the LTIP Units and has been furnished with, and
has reviewed and understands, materials relating to the Partnership and the Company and their respective activities
(including, but not limited to, the Background Documents). The Employee has been afforded the opportunity to obtain
any additional information (including any exhibits to the Background Documents) deemed necessary by the Employee
to verify the accuracy of information conveyed to the Employee. The Employee confirms that all documents, records,
and books pertaining to his receipt of LTIP Units which were requested by the Employee have been made available or
delivered to the Employee. The Employee has had an opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from the
Partnership and the Company, or from a person or persons acting on their behalf, concerning the terms and conditions
of the LTIP Units. The Employee has relied upon, and is making its decision solely upon, the Background
Documents and other written information provided to the Employee by the Partnership or the Company.
(iii)
The LTIP Units to be issued, the Common Units issuable upon conversion of the LTIP
Units and any REIT Shares issued in connection with the redemption of any such Common Units will be acquired for
the account of the Employee for investment only and not with a current view to, or with any intention of, a distribution
or resale thereof, in whole or in part, or the grant of any participation therein, without prejudice, however, to the
Employee’s right (subject to the terms of the LTIP Units, the Plan and this Agreement) at all times to sell or otherwise
Exhibit B-1
dispose of all or any part of his LTIP Units, Common Units or REIT Shares in compliance with the Securities Act, and
applicable state securities laws, and subject, nevertheless, to the disposition of his assets being at all times within his
control.
(iv)
The Employee acknowledges that (A) neither the LTIP Units to be issued, nor the Common
Units issuable upon conversion of the LTIP Units, have been registered under the Securities Act or state securities laws
by reason of a specific exemption or exemptions from registration under the Securities Act and applicable state
securities laws and, if such LTIP Units or Common Units are represented by certificates, such certificates will bear a
legend to such effect, (B) the reliance by the Partnership and the Company on such exemptions is predicated in part on
the accuracy and completeness of the representations and warranties of the Employee contained herein, (C) such LTIP
Units or Common Units, therefore, cannot be resold unless registered under the Securities Act and applicable state
securities laws, or unless an exemption from registration is available, (D) there is no public market for such LTIP
Units and Common Units and (E) neither the Partnership nor the Company has any obligation or intention to register
such LTIP Units or the Common Units issuable upon conversion of the LTIP Units under the Securities Act or any
state securities laws or to take any action that would make available any exemption from the registration requirements
of such laws, except that, upon the redemption of the Common Units for REIT Shares, the Company may issue such
REIT Shares under the Plan and pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-8 under the Securities Act, to the
extent that (I) the Employee is eligible to receive such REIT Shares under the Plan at the time of such issuance, (II)
the Company has filed a Form S-8 Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission registering
the issuance of such REIT Shares and (III) such Form S-8 is effective at the time of the issuance of such REIT Shares.
The Employee hereby acknowledges that because of the restrictions on transfer or assignment of such LTIP Units
acquired hereby and the Common Units issuable upon conversion of the LTIP Units which are set forth in the
Partnership Agreement or this Agreement, the Employee may have to bear the economic risk of his ownership of the
LTIP Units acquired hereby and the Common Units issuable upon conversion of the LTIP Units for an indefinite
period of time.
(v)
The Employee has determined that the LTIP Units are a suitable investment for the
Employee.
(vi)
No representations or warranties have been made to the Employee by the Partnership or the
Company, or any officer, director, shareholder, agent or affiliate of any of them, and the Employee has received no
information relating to an investment in the Partnership or the LTIP Units except the information specified in
paragraph (a) above.
(c)
So long as the Employee holds any LTIP Units, the Employee shall disclose to the Partnership in
writing such information as may be reasonably requested with respect to ownership of LTIP Units as the Partnership may deem
reasonably necessary to ascertain and to establish compliance with provisions of the Code applicable to the Partnership or to
comply with requirements of any other appropriate taxing authority.
(d)
The Employee hereby agrees to make an election under Section 83(b) of the Code with respect to
the LTIP Units awarded hereunder, and has delivered with this Agreement a completed, executed copy of the election form
attached hereto as Exhibit C. The Employee agrees to file the election (or to permit the Partnership to file such election on the
Employee’s behalf) within thirty (30) days after the award of the LTIP Units hereunder with the IRS Service Center at which
such Employee files his personal income tax returns.
(e)
The address set forth on the signature page of this Agreement is the address of the Employee’s
principal residence, and the Employee has no present intention of becoming a resident of any country, state or jurisdiction other
than the country and state in which such residence is sited.
Exhibit B-2
EXHIBIT C
ELECTION TO INCLUDE IN GROSS INCOME IN YEAR OF TRANSFER OF PROPERTY PURSUANT TO
SECTION 83(B) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
The undersigned hereby makes an election pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code with
respect to the property described below and supplies the following information in accordance with the regulations promulgated
thereunder:
1.
The name, address and taxpayer identification number of the undersigned are:
Name: Employee Name (the “Taxpayer”)
Address:
Social Security No./Taxpayer Identification No.:
2.
Description of property with respect to which the election is being made:
The election is being made with respect to LTIP Units in JBG SMITH Properties LP (the “Partnership”).
3.
The date on which the LTIP Units were transferred is January [ ], 2020. The taxable year to which this
election relates is calendar year 2020.
4.
Nature of restrictions to which the LTIP Units are subject:
(a)
(b)
With limited exceptions, until the LTIP Units vest, the Taxpayer may not transfer in any manner any
portion of the LTIP Units without the consent of the Partnership.
The Taxpayer’s LTIP Units vest in accordance with the vesting provisions described in the Schedule
attached hereto. Unvested LTIP Units are forfeited in accordance with the vesting provisions
described in the Schedule attached hereto.
The fair market value at time of transfer (determined without regard to any restrictions other than a nonlapse
restriction as defined in Treasury Regulations Section 1.83-3(h)) of the LTIP Units with respect to which this
election is being made was $0 per LTIP Unit.
The amount paid by the Taxpayer for the LTIP Units was $0 per LTIP Unit.
A copy of this statement has been furnished to the Partnership and JBG SMITH Properties.
5.
6.
7.
Dated:
Name:
Exhibit C-1
SCHEDULE TO EXHIBIT C
Vesting Provisions of LTIP Units
The LTIP Units are subject to time-based vesting with 25% vesting on each of January 1, 2021, January 1,
2022, January 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024, provided that the Taxpayer remains an employee of JBG SMITH Properties or its
affiliate through such dates, subject to acceleration in the event of certain extraordinary transactions or termination of the
Taxpayer’s service relationship with JBG SMITH Properties (or its affiliate) under specified circumstances. Unvested LTIP
Units are subject to forfeiture in the event of failure to vest based on the passage of time and continued employment.
JBG SMITH Properties, a Maryland real estate
investment trust
By:
Name:
Title:
Employee
Exhibit C-2
SCHEDULE A TO RESTRICTED LTIP UNIT AGREEMENT
(Terms being defined are in quotation marks.)
Date of Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement:
Name of Employee:
Number of LTIP Units Subject to Grant:
“Grant Date”:
“Vesting Amount”:
[Insert 25% of the total number of LTIP Units subject to
grant.]
“Vesting Date” (or if such date is not a business day, on
the next succeeding business day):
January 1, 2021, January 1, 2022, January 1, 2023,
January 1, 2024
A-1
FORM OF JBG SMITH PROPERTIES
2017 OMNIBUS SHARE PLAN
PERFORMANCE LTIP UNIT AGREEMENT
Name of Employee:
No. of LTIP Units Awarded:
Grant Date:
January [ ], 2020
RECITALS
Exhibit 10.33
(the “Employee”)
A.
The Employee is an employee of JBG SMITH Properties, a Maryland real estate investment trust (the
“Company”) and provides services to JBG SMITH Properties LP, a Delaware limited partnership, through which the Company
conducts substantially all of its operations (the “Partnership”).
B.
In accordance with the JBG SMITH Properties 2017 Omnibus Share Plan, as it may be amended from time to
time (the “Plan”), the Company desires, in connection with the employment of the Employee, to provide the Employee with an
opportunity to acquire LTIP Units (as defined in the agreement of limited partnership of the Partnership, as amended (the
“Partnership Agreement”)) having the rights, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to distributions, qualifications and terms
and conditions of redemption and conversion set forth herein in the plan and in the Partnership Agreement, and thereby provide
additional incentive for the Employee to promote the progress and success of the business of the Company, the Partnership and
its Subsidiaries. Upon the close of business on the Grant Date pursuant to this Performance LTIP Unit Agreement (this
“Agreement”), the Employee shall receive the number of LTIP Units specified above (the “Award LTIP Units”), subject to the
restrictions and conditions set forth herein, in the Plan and in the Partnership Agreement.
C.
The exact number of LTIP Units earned under this award of OP Units (the “Award”) shall be determined
following the conclusion of the Performance Period (or the Extended Performance Period, if applicable) based on the
Company’s Total Shareholder Return and Relative Performance during the Performance Period (and on the Company’s Total
Shareholder Return during the Extended Performance Period, if applicable) as provided herein. Any LTIP Units not earned
following the conclusion of the Performance Period (or Extended Performance Period, if applicable) will be forfeited and any
additional LTIP Units owed to the Employee shall be issued as soon as reasonably practical following the end of the
Performance Period.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Company, the Partnership and the Employee agree as follows:
1.
Definitions. Capitalized terms used herein without definitions shall have the meanings given to those terms in
the Plan. In addition, as used herein:
“Baseline Value” for each of the Company and the Peer Companies means the dollar amount representing the average
of the Fair Market Value of one share of common stock of such company over the five consecutive trading days ending on, and
including, the Effective Date.
“Cause” means, if not otherwise defined in the Employee’s Service Agreement, if any, the Employee’s: (i) conviction
of, or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, a felony, (ii) willful and continued failure to use reasonable best efforts to
substantially perform his duties (other than such failure resulting from the Employee’s incapacity due to physical or mental
illness) that the Employee fails to remedy within 30 days after written notice is delivered by the Company to the Employee that
specifically identifies in reasonable detail the manner in which the Company believes the Employee has not used reasonable
efforts to perform in all material respects his duties hereunder, or (iii) willful misconduct (including, but not limited to, a willful
breach of the provisions of any agreement with the Company with respect to confidentiality, ownership of documents, non-
competition or non-solicitation) that is materially economically injurious to the Company or its affiliates. For purposes of this
paragraph, no act, or failure to act, by the Employee will be considered “willful” unless committed in bad faith and without a
reasonable belief that the act or omission was in the best interests of the Company.
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“Common Share Price” means, with respect to the Company and each of the Peer Companies, as of a particular date,
the average of the Fair Market Value of one share of common stock of such company over the 30 consecutive trading days
ending on, and including, such date (or, if such date is not a trading day, the most recent trading day immediately preceding
such date)? provided, however, that if such date is the date upon which a Transactional Change of Control occurs, the Common
Share Price of a share of common stock as of such date shall be equal to the fair value, as determined by the Committee, of the
total consideration paid or payable in the transaction resulting in the Transactional Change of Control for one Share.
“Common Units” means Common Partnership Units issued by the Partnership.
“Continuous Service” means the continuous service to the Employer, without interruption or termination, in any
capacity of employee, or, with the written consent of the Committee, consultant. Continuous Service shall not be considered
interrupted in the case of: (a) any approved leave of absence? (b) transfers among the Employers, or any successor, in any
capacity of employee, or with the written consent of the Committee, as a member of the Board or a consultant? or (c) any
change in status as long as the individual remains in the service of the Employer in any capacity of employee or (if the
Committee specifically agrees in writing that the Continuous Service is not uninterrupted) as a member of the Board or a
consultant. An approved leave of absence shall include sick leave, military leave, or any other authorized personal leave.
“Disability” means, if not otherwise defined in the Employee’s Service Agreement, if any, if, as a result of the
Employee’s incapacity due to physical or mental illness, the Employee shall have been substantially unable to perform his
duties for a continuous period of 180 days, and within 30 days after written notice of termination is given after such 180-day
period, the Employee shall not have returned to the substantial performance of his duties on a full-time basis, the employment
of the Employee is terminated by the Company.
“Distribution Participation Date” shall have the meaning set forth in the Partnership Agreement and in Section 6(b)
hereof.
Period.
“Effective Date” means January 1, 2020.
“Employer” means either the Company, the Partnership or any of their Subsidiaries that employ the Employee.
“Extended Performance Period” means the seven-year period beginning the day after the last day of the Performance
“Fair Market Value” of a security means, as of any given date, the closing sale price reported for such security on the
principal stock exchange or, if applicable, any other national exchange on which the security is traded or admitted to trading on
such date on which a sale was reported. If there are no market quotations for such date, the determination shall be made by
reference to the last day preceding such date for which there are market quotations.
“Good Reason” means, if not otherwise defined in the Employee’s Service Agreement, if any, (a) a reduction by the
Company in the Employee’s base salary, (b) a material diminution in the Employee’s position, authority, duties or
responsibilities, (c) a relocation of the Employee’s location of employment to a location outside of the Washington D.C.
metropolitan area, or (d) the Company’s material breach of the Agreement, provided, in each case, that the Employee
terminates employment within 90 days after the Employee has actual knowledge of the occurrence, without the written consent
of the Employee, of one of the foregoing events that has not been cured within 30 days after written notice thereof has been
given by the Employee to the Company setting forth in reasonable detail the basis of the event (provided such notice must be
given to the Company within 30 days of the Employee becoming aware of such condition).
“LTIP Unit Initial Sharing Percentage” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6(c) hereof.
“Partial Service Factor” means a factor carried out to the sixth decimal to be used in calculating the number of LTIP
Units earned pursuant to Section 3(c) hereof in the event of a Qualified Termination of the Employee’s Continuous Service
prior to the Valuation Date, determined by dividing (a) the number of calendar days that have elapsed since the Effective Date
to and including the date of the Employee’s Qualified Termination by (b) the number of calendar days from the Effective Date
to and including the Valuation Date.
“Peer Companies” means the companies in the FTSE NAREIT Equity Office Index.
“Performance Period” means the period beginning on the Effective Date and ending on December 31, 2022.
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“Relative Performance” means the Company’s Total Shareholder Return relative to the Total Shareholder Return of
the Peer Companies expressed as a percentile calculated by dividing the number of such Peer Companies with a Total
Shareholder Return less than the Company’s Total Shareholder Return by the total number of such Peer Companies.
“Retirement” means the termination of employment of the Employee after the Employee has met all of the following
conditions: (a) the Employee has attained at least age 50, (b) the Employee has completed at least ten (10) years of service with
the Company and its affiliates (including any predecessors thereto), (c) the sum of his or her age and years of service with the
Company and its affiliates (including any predecessors thereto) equals or exceeds seventy (70) and (d) the Employee has
provided at least six (6) months’ notice of his or her termination of employment to the Company or its applicable affiliate.
“Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
“Service Agreement” means, as of a particular date, any employment, consulting or similar service agreement then in
effect between the Employee, on the one hand, and the Employer, on the other hand, as amended or supplemented through such
date.
“Total Shareholder Return” means, for each of the Company and the Peer Companies, with respect any measurement
period, the total return (expressed as a percentage) that would have been realized by a shareholder who (a) bought one share of
common stock of such company at the Baseline Value on the Effective Date, (b) reinvested each dividend and other distribution
declared during such measurement period with respect to such share (and any other shares, or fractions thereof, previously
received upon reinvestment of dividends or other distributions or on account of stock dividends), without deduction for any
taxes with respect to such dividends or other distributions or any charges in connection with such reinvestment, in additional
Shares at a price per share equal to (i) the Fair Market Value on the trading day immediately preceding the ex-dividend date for
such dividend or other distribution less (ii) the amount of such dividend or other distribution, and (c) sold such shares on the
last day of the measurement period at the Common Share Price on such date, without deduction for any taxes with respect to
any gain on such sale or any charges in connection with such sale. As set forth in, and pursuant to, Section 7 of this Agreement,
appropriate adjustments to the Total Shareholder Return shall be made to take into account all stock dividends, stock splits,
reverse stock splits and the other events set forth in Section 7 that occur during the measurement period.
“Transactional Change of Control” means a Change of Control resulting from any person or group making a tender
offer for the Shares, a merger or consolidation where the Company is not the acquirer or surviving entity or consisting of a sale,
lease, exchange or other transfer to an unrelated party of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company.
“Valuation Date” means the earlier of (a) the last day of the Performance Period, or (b) the date upon which a Change
of Control shall occur.
2.
Effectiveness of Award. The Employee shall be admitted as a partner of the Partnership with beneficial
ownership of the Award LTIP Units as of the Grant Date by (i) signing and delivering to the Partnership a copy of this
Agreement and (ii) signing, as a Limited Partner, and delivering to the Partnership a counterpart signature page to the
Partnership Agreement (attached hereto as Exhibit A). Upon execution of this Agreement by the Employee, the Partnership
and the Company, the books and records of the Partnership shall reflect the issuance to the Employee of the Award LTIP Units.
Thereupon, the Employee shall have all the rights of a Limited Partner of the Partnership with respect to a number of LTIP
Units equal to the Award LTIP Units, as set forth in the Partnership Agreement, subject, however, to the restrictions and
conditions specified in Section 3 below.
3.
Vesting and Earning of Award LTIP Units.
(a)
This Award is subject to performance vesting during the Performance Period and service vesting thereafter
tied to Continuous Service of the Employee for one year after the last day of the Performance Period. The Award LTIP Units
will be subject to forfeiture based on the Company’s Total Shareholder Return and Relative Performance during the
Performance Period, and Extended Performance Period, if applicable, as set forth in this Section 3, subject to Section 5 hereof
in the event of a Change in Control.
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(b)
The number of Award LTIP Units earned will be determined based on the Total Shareholder Return for each
of the Company and the Peer Companies as of the Valuation Date, as follows:
Relative Performance
TSR equal to the 35th
percentile of Peer Companies
TSR equal to the 55th
percentile of Peer Companies
TSR equal to the 75th
percentile of Peer Companies
Percentage of Award LTIP
Units Earned
25%
50%
100%
The Award will be forfeited in its entirety if the Relative Performance is below the 35th percentile of Peer Companies or as
provided in Section 3(e) hereof. If the Relative Performance is between the 35th percentile and 55th percentile of Peer
Companies, or between the 55th percentile and 75th percentile of Peer Companies, the percentage of the Award LTIP Units
earned will be determined using linear interpolation as between those tiers, respectively.
(c)
As soon as practicable following the Valuation Date, the Committee shall:
(i)
determine the number of LTIP Units earned by the Employee.
(ii)
determine the number of additional LTIP Units that would have accumulated if the Employee had
received all distributions paid by the Partnership with respect to earned LTIP Units determined pursuant to clause (i) (reduced
by the distributions actually paid with respect to the Award LTIP Units) and such distributions had been invested in Common
Units at a price equal to the fair market value of one Common Unit on the ex-dividend date (together with the earned LTIP
Units determined pursuant to clause (i), the “Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Committee
retains the discretion to pay out the value of the distributions determined pursuant to the preceding sentence in cash. In that
event, the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent shall refer to the earned LTIP Units determined pursuant to clause (i) only.
If the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent is smaller than the number of Award LTIP Units previously issued to the Employee, then the
Employee, as of the Valuation Date, shall forfeit a number of Award LTIP Units equal to the difference without payment of any
consideration by the Partnership? thereafter the term Award LTIP Units will refer only to the Award LTIP Units that were not so
forfeited and neither the Employee nor any of his or her successors, heirs, assigns, or personal representatives will thereafter
have any further rights or interests in the LTIP Units that were so forfeited. If the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent is greater than
the number of Award LTIP Units previously issued to the Employee, then, upon the performance of the calculations set forth in
this Section 3(c): (A) the Company shall cause the Partnership to issue to the Employee, as of the Valuation Date, a number of
additional LTIP Units equal to the difference? (B) such additional LTIP Units shall be added to the Award LTIP Units previously
issued, if any, and thereby become part of this Award (provided that such additional LTIP Units shall be treated as being issued
as of the date they are actually issued for purposes of determining their holding period under the Partnership Agreement)?
(C) the Company and the Partnership shall take such corporate and partnership action as is necessary to accomplish the grant of
such additional LTIP Units? and (D) thereafter the term Award LTIP Units will refer collectively to the Award LTIP Units, if
any, issued prior to such additional grant plus such additional LTIP Units? provided that such issuance will be subject to the
Employee confirming the truth and accuracy of the representations set forth in Section 13 hereof and executing and delivering
such documents, comparable to the documents executed and delivered in connection with this Agreement, as the Company and/
or the Partnership reasonably request in order to comply with all applicable legal requirements, including, without limitation,
federal and state securities laws. If the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent is the same as the number of Award LTIP Units previously
issued to the Employee, then there will be no change to the number of Award LTIP Units under this Award pursuant to this
Section 3.
(d)
If any of the Award LTIP Units have been earned based on performance as provided in Section 3(b), subject
to Section 3(e) and Section 4 hereof, the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent shall become vested in the following amounts and at the
following times, provided that the Continuous Service of the Employee continues through and on the applicable vesting date or
the accelerated vesting date provided in Section 4 hereof, as applicable:
(i)
50 percent of the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent shall become vested on the date the Committee
determines the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent?
(ii)
50 percent of the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent shall become vested on the first anniversary of the
Valuation Date.
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(e)
(i)
Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, and subject to Section 5 hereof in the event
of a Change of Control, if any of the Award LTIP Units have been earned based on Relative Performance as provided in
Section 3(b) but the Company’s Total Shareholder Return is 0% or less with respect to the Performance Period, then 50% of the
Award LTIP Units determined pursuant to Sections 3(b) and 3(c) shall automatically and without notice be forfeited as of the
Valuation Date. The remaining 50% of the Award LTIP Units determined pursuant to Sections 3(b) and 3(c) (the “Contingent
Award LTIP Units”) may become earned and vested only if the Company’s Total Shareholder Return is positive within the
Extended Performance Period. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the Company’s Total Shareholder Return shall be
measured at the end of each quarter during the Extended Performance Period, beginning with the first quarter following the end
of the Performance Period, and it shall be measured on a cumulative basis from the beginning of the Performance Period
through the end of each most recently completed quarter. If the Company’s Total Shareholder Return is positive within the
Extended Performance Period, then the Contingent Award LTIP Units shall become earned as soon as reasonably practicable,
but no later than thirty (30) days, following the end of the first quarter during which the Company’s Total Shareholder Return is
positive (such date, the “Extended Valuation Date”). In addition, the Committee shall, on such Extended Valuation Date,
determine the number of additional LTIP Units that would have accumulated if the Employee had received all distributions paid
by the Partnership with respect to the Contingent Award LTIP Units (reduced by the distributions actually paid with respect to
the Contingent Award LTIP Units) and such distributions had been invested in Common Units at a price equal to the fair market
value of one Common Unit on the ex-dividend date, and such number of additional LTIP Units together with the Contingent
Award LTIP Units shall be treated as the Award LTIPs for all purposes under this Agreement following the Extended Valuation
Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Committee retains the discretion to pay out the value of the distributions determined
pursuant to the preceding sentence in cash, in which case the Award LTIP Units shall refer to the number of Contingent Award
LTIP Units only following the Extended Valuation Date. Such Award LTIP Units shall become vested on the Extended
Valuation Date.
(ii)
If the Company’s Total Shareholder Return is not positive within the Extended Performance Period,
then notwithstanding Sections 3(b) and 3(c), the Award and the Contingent Award LTIP Units shall, without payment of any
consideration by the Partnership, automatically and without notice be forfeited and be and become null and void as of the last
day of the Extended Performance Period, and neither the Employee nor any of his or her successors, heirs, assigns, or personal
representatives will thereafter have any further rights or interests in the Award or any Contingent Award LTIP Units.
(f)
Any Award LTIP Units that do not become vested pursuant to Section 3(d), Section 3(e) or Section 4 hereof
shall, without payment of any consideration by the Partnership, automatically and without notice be forfeited and be and
become null and void, and neither the Employee nor any of his or her successors, heirs, assigns, or personal representatives will
thereafter have any further rights or interests in such unvested Award LTIP Units.
4.
(a)
Termination of Employee’s Service Relationship? Death and Disability.
If the Employee is a party to a Service Agreement that addresses treatment of the Award LTIP Units on a
termination of employment and ceases to be an employee of the Company or any of its affiliates, the provisions of such Service
Agreement that apply to the Award LTIP Unit will govern. If the Employee is not a party to a Service Agreement that addresses
treatment of the Award LTIP Unit on a termination of employment, Sections 4(b) through 4(d) hereof shall govern the treatment
of the Employee’s Award LTIP Units exclusively. In the event an entity ceases to be a Subsidiary or affiliate of the Company or
the Partnership, such action shall be deemed to be a termination of employment of all employees of that entity for purposes of
this Agreement, provided that the Committee or the Board, in its sole and absolute discretion, may make provision in such
circumstances for lapse of forfeiture restrictions and/or accelerated vesting of some or all of the Employee’s remaining
unvested Award LTIP Units that have not previously been forfeited, effective immediately prior to such event.
(b)
Except as otherwise provided in any Service Agreement between the Employee and the Company or its
affiliate, in the event of a termination of the Employee’s Continuous Service by (A) the Employer without Cause after the first
anniversary of the Grant Date, (B) the Employee for Good Reason after the first anniversary of the Grant Date, (C) the
Employee’s Retirement, (D) the Employee’s death, or (E) the Employee’s Disability, in each case prior to the Valuation Date
(each, a “Qualified Termination”), the Employee will not forfeit the Award LTIP Units upon such termination, but the following
provisions of this Section 4(b) shall modify the determination and vesting of the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent for the
Employee:
(i)
Qualified Termination had not occurred?
the calculations provided in Section 3(c) hereof shall be performed as of the Valuation Date as if the
(ii)
other than in the case of the Employee’s Retirement, the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent calculated
pursuant to Section 3(c) shall be multiplied by the Partial Service Factor (with the resulting number being rounded to the
nearest whole LTIP Unit or, in the case of 0.5 of a unit, up to the next whole unit), and such adjusted number of LTIP Units
shall be deemed the Employee’s Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent for all purposes under this Agreement? and
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(iii)
the Employee’s Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent, as adjusted pursuant to Section 4(b)(ii) above, as
applicable, shall no longer be subject to forfeiture pursuant to Section 3(d) hereof but will be subject to Section 3(e) hereof?
provided that, notwithstanding that the Continuous Service requirement pursuant to Section 3(d) hereof will not apply to the
Employee after the effective date of a Qualified Termination, except in the case of death or Disability, the Employee will not
have the right to Transfer (as defined in Section 23 hereof) his or her Award LTIP Units or request redemption of his or her
Common Units under the Partnership Agreement until such dates as of which his or her Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent, as
adjusted pursuant to Section 4(b)(ii) above, as applicable, would have become vested pursuant to Section 3(d), or become
earned and vested pursuant to Section 3(e), if applicable, absent a Qualified Termination. For the avoidance of doubt, the
purpose of this Section 4(b)(iii) is to prevent a situation where Employees who have had a Qualified Termination would be able
to realize the value of their Award LTIP Units or Common Units (through Transfer or redemption) before other Employees
whose Continuous Service continues through the applicable vesting dates set forth in Section 3(d) and Section 3(e) hereof.
(c)
In the event of a Qualified Termination after the Valuation Date, all unvested Award LTIP Units that have not
previously been forfeited pursuant to the calculations set forth in Section 3(c) hereof shall no longer be subject to forfeiture
pursuant to Section 3(d) hereof but will be subject to Section 3(e) hereof? provided that, notwithstanding that no Continuous
Service requirement pursuant to Section 3(d) hereof will apply to the Employee after the effective date of a Qualified
Termination, except in the case of death or Disability, the Employee will not have the right to Transfer (as defined in Section 23
hereof) his or her Award LTIP Units or request redemption of his or her Common Units under the Partnership Agreement until
such dates as of which his or her Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent would have become vested pursuant to Section 3(d) or become
earned and vested pursuant to Section 3(e), if applicable, absent a Qualified Termination. For the avoidance of doubt, the
purpose of this Section 4(c) is to prevent a situation where Employees who have had a Qualified Termination would be able to
realize the value of their Award LTIP Units or Award Common Units (through Transfer or redemption) before other grantees of
Earned LTIP awards whose Continuous Service continues through the applicable vesting dates set forth in Section 3(d) and
Section 3(e) hereof.
(d)
In the event of a termination of the Employee’s Continuous Service other than a Qualified Termination, all
Award LTIP Units except for those that, as of the date at such termination, both (i) have ceased to be subject to forfeiture
pursuant to Sections 3(b) and (c) hereof and (ii) are vested pursuant to Section 3(d) or 3(e) hereof shall, without payment of any
consideration by the Partnership, automatically and without notice terminate, be forfeited and be and become null and void, and
neither the Employee nor any of his or her successors, heirs, assigns, or personal representatives will thereafter have any further
rights or interests in such Award LTIP Units.
5.
Change in Control.
(a)
If the Valuation Date occurs upon the date of a Change in Control, the provisions of Section 3 shall apply to
determine the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent except that (i) Section 3(e) shall not apply, such that Relative Performance alone
shall determine the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent, and (ii) if the Valuation Date occurs upon the date of a Change in Control on
or before the first anniversary of the Effective Date, the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent shall be prorated to reflect the portion of
the Performance Period that had elapsed as of the date of such Change in Control. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Valuation
Date occurs upon the date of a Change in Control after the first anniversary of the Effective Date, the Earned LTIP Unit
Equivalent shall be determined as provided in the preceding sentence, but without proration of the Earned LTIP Unit
Equivalent.
(b)
The number of Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent determined under Section 3, as modified by Section 5(a), shall
remain subject to vesting tied to Continuous Employment as provided in Section 3(d), except that the Employee shall become
fully vested in the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent if he is terminated without Cause or resigns for Good Reason within 18 months
following the Change in Control.
(c)
If the Change in Control occurs after the third anniversary of the Effective Date, and the Employee is
terminated without Cause or resigns for Good Reason within 12 months following the Change in Control, the Employee shall
become fully vested in any unvested portion of the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent.
(d)
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent does not remain outstanding after a
Change in Control, then the Employee shall become fully vested in the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent upon the consummation of
the Change in Control.
6.
(a)
Distribution Participation Date and LTIP Unit Initial Sharing Percentage.
The holder of the Award LTIP Units shall be entitled to receive distributions and allocations with respect to
such Award LTIP Units to the extent provided for in the Partnership Agreement, including Exhibit E thereof, as modified
hereby.
(b)
The Distribution Participation Date with respect to such Award LTIP Units shall be the Valuation Date or, to
the extent the Award LTIP Units become earned and vested during the Extended Performance Period as set forth in Section
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3(e), the Extended Valuation Date. Accordingly, for the avoidance of doubt, from the Grant Date until the Distribution
Participation Date, the holder of the Award LTIP Units shall only be entitled to certain distributions and allocations described
in, and pursuant to, Sections 2.A. and 3 of Exhibit E to the Partnership Agreement with respect to an Award LTIP Unit in an
amount equal to the product of the LTIP Unit Initial Sharing Percentage for such Award LTIP Unit and the amount otherwise
distributable or allocable with respect to such Award LTIP Unit.
(c)
The LTIP Unit Initial Sharing Percentage shall be ten percent (10%). For the avoidance of doubt, after the
Valuation Date (or, to the extent the Award LTIP Units become earned and vested during the Extended Performance Period as
set forth in Section 3(e), the Extended Valuation Date), Award LTIP Units, both vested and (until and unless forfeited pursuant
to Section 3(f) or Section 4(d)) unvested, shall be entitled to receive the same distributions payable with respect to Common
Units if the payment date for such distributions is after the Distribution Participation Date, even though the record date for such
distributions is before the Distribution Participation Date.
(d)
All distributions paid with respect to Award LTIP Units, both before and after the Distribution Participation
Date, shall be fully vested and non-forfeitable when paid, whether or not the underlying LTIP Units have been earned based on
performance or have become vested based on the passage of time as provided in Section 3 or Section 4 hereof.
7.
Certain Adjustments. The LTIP Units shall be subject to adjustment as provided in the Partnership
Agreement, and except as otherwise provided therein, if (i) the Company shall at any time be involved in a merger,
consolidation, dissolution, liquidation, reorganization, exchange of shares, sale of all or substantially all of the assets or stock of
the Company, spin-off of a Subsidiary, business unit or other transaction similar thereto, (ii) any stock dividend, stock split,
reverse stock split, stock combination, reclassification, recapitalization, significant repurchases of stock, or other similar change
in the capital structure of the Company, or any extraordinary dividend or other distribution to holders of the Shares or Common
Partnership Units other than regular dividends shall occur, or (iii) any other event shall occur that in each case in the good faith
judgment of the Committee necessitates action by way of appropriate equitable adjustment in the terms of this Agreement, the
Plan or the LTIP Units, then the Committee shall take such action as it deems necessary to maintain the Employee’s rights
hereunder so that they are substantially proportionate to the rights existing under this Agreement and the terms of the LTIP
Units prior to such event, including, without limitation: (A) adjustments in the LTIP Units? and (B) substitution of other awards
under the Plan or otherwise. In the event of any change in the outstanding Shares (or corresponding change in the Conversion
Factor applicable to Common Partnership Units of the Partnership) by reason of any share dividend or split, recapitalization,
merger, consolidation, spin-off, combination or exchange of shares or other corporate change, or any distribution to common
shareholders of the Company other than regular dividends, any Common Partnership Units, shares or other securities received
by the Employee with respect to the applicable Award LTIP Unit which have not been earned or still subject to a risk of
forfeiture will be subject to the same restrictions as the Award LTIP Units with respect to an equivalent number of shares or
securities and shall be deposited with the Company.
8.
Incorporation of Plan? Interpretation by Administrator. This Agreement is subject to the terms, conditions,
limitations and definitions contained in the Plan, to the extent not inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement. In the event of
any discrepancy or inconsistency between this Agreement and the Plan, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall
control. The Administrator may make such rules and regulations and establish such procedures for the administration of this
Agreement, which are consistent with the terms of this Agreement, as it deems appropriate.
9.
Certificates? Legend. Each certificate, if any, issued in respect of the Restricted LTIP Units awarded under
this Agreement shall be registered in the Employee’s name and held by the Company until the expiration of the applicable
Vesting Period. If certificates representing the LTIP Units are issued by the Partnership, at the expiration of each Vesting
Period, the Company shall deliver to the Employee (or, if applicable, to the Employee’s legal representatives, beneficiaries or
heirs) certificates representing the number of LTIP Units that vested upon the expiration of such Vesting Period. The records of
the Partnership and any other documentation evidencing the Award LTIP Units shall bear an appropriate legend, as determined
by the Partnership in its sole discretion, to the effect that such LTIP Units are subject to restrictions as set forth herein, in the
Plan and in the Partnership Agreement.
10.
Tax Withholding. The Company or its applicable affiliate (including the Partnership) has the right to withhold
from cash compensation payable to the Employee all applicable income and employment taxes due and owing at the time the
applicable portion of the Restricted LTIP Units becomes includible in the Employee’s income (the “Withholding Amount”),
and/or to delay delivery of Restricted LTIP Units until appropriate arrangements have been made for payment of such
withholding. In the alternative, the Company has the right to retain and cancel, or sell or otherwise dispose of, such number of
Restricted LTIP Units as have a market value (determined as of the date the applicable LTIP Units vest) approximately equal to
the Withholding Amount, with any excess proceeds being paid to Employee.
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Amendment? Modification. This Agreement may only be modified or amended in a writing signed by the
parties hereto, provided that the Employee acknowledges that the Plan may be amended or discontinued in accordance with the
provisions thereof and that this Agreement may be amended or canceled by the Administrator, on behalf of the Company and
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the Partnership, in each case for the purpose of satisfying changes in law or for any other lawful purpose, so long as no such
action shall adversely affect the Employee’s rights under this Agreement without the Employee’s written consent. No promises,
assurances, commitments, agreements, undertakings or representations, whether oral, written, electronic or otherwise, and
whether express or implied, with respect to the subject matter hereof, have been made by the parties which are not set forth
expressly in this Agreement. The failure of the Employee or the Company or the Partnership to insist upon strict compliance
with any provision of this Agreement, or to assert any right the Employee or the Company or the Partnership, respectively, may
have under this Agreement, shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such provision or right or any other provision or right of this
Agreement.
12.
Complete Agreement. Other than as specifically stated herein or as otherwise set forth in any employment,
change in control or other agreement or arrangement to which the Employee is a party which specifically refers to the Award
LTIP Units or to the treatment of compensatory equity held by the Employee generally, this Agreement (together with those
agreements and documents expressly referred to herein, for the purposes referred to herein) embody the complete and entire
agreement and understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersede any and all prior
promises, assurances, commitments, agreements, undertakings or representations, whether oral, written, electronic or
otherwise, and whether express or implied, which may relate to the subject matter hereof in any way.
13.
Investment Representation? Registration. The Employee agrees that any resale of the LTIP Units received
upon the expiration of the applicable Vesting Period (or the Shares) received upon redemption of or in exchange for LTIP Units
or Common Units of the Partnership into which LTIP Units may have been converted) shall not occur during the “blackout
periods” forbidding sales of Company securities, as set forth in the then-applicable Company employee manual or insider
trading policy. In addition, any resale shall be made in compliance with the registration requirements of the Securities Act, or
an applicable exemption therefrom, including, without limitation, the exemption provided by Rule 144 promulgated thereunder
(or any successor rule). The Employee hereby makes the covenants, representations and warranties set forth on Exhibit B
attached hereto as of the Grant Date. All of such covenants, warranties and representations shall survive the execution and
delivery of this Agreement by the Employee. The Employee shall promptly notify the Partnership upon discovering that any of
the representations or warranties set forth on Exhibit B was false when made or have, as a result of changes in circumstances,
become false. The Partnership will have no obligation to register under the Securities Act any of the Award LTIP Units or any
other securities issued pursuant to this Agreement or upon conversion or exchange of the Award LTIP Units into other limited
partnership interests of the Partnership.
14.
No Right to Employment. Nothing herein contained shall affect the right of the Company or any affiliate to
terminate the Employee’s services, responsibilities and duties at any time for any reason whatsoever.
15.
No Limit on Other Compensation Arrangements. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall preclude the
Company from adopting or continuing in effect other or additional compensation plans, agreements or arrangements, and any
such plans, agreements and arrangements may be either generally applicable or applicable only in specific cases or to specific
persons.
16.
Status of Award LTIP Units under the Plan. The Award LTIP Units are both issued as equity securities of the
Partnership and granted as “Awards” under the Plan. The Company will have the right at its option, as set forth in the
Partnership Agreement, to issue Shares in exchange for partnership units into which Award LTIP Units may have been
converted pursuant to the Partnership Agreement, subject to certain limitations set forth in the Partnership Agreement, and such
Shares, if issued, will be issued under the Plan. The Employee must be eligible to receive the LTIP Units in compliance with
applicable federal and state securities laws and to that effect is required to complete, execute and deliver certain covenants,
representations and warranties (attached as Exhibit B). The Employee acknowledges that the Employee will have no right to
approve or disapprove such determination by the Company.
17.
Severability. If, for any reason, any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, such invalidity shall not
affect any other provision of this Agreement not so held invalid, and each such other provision shall to the full extent consistent
with law continue in full force and effect. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid in part, such invalidity shall
in no way affect the rest of such provision not held so invalid, and the rest of such provision, together with all other provisions
of this Agreement, shall to the full extent consistent with law continue in full force and effect.
18.
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State
of Delaware, without reference to principles of conflict of laws.
19.
Headings. The headings of paragraphs hereof are included solely for convenience of reference and shall not
control the meaning or interpretation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
20.
Notices. Any notice to be given to the Company shall be addressed to the General Counsel, JBG SMITH
Properties, 4445 Willard Avenue, Suite 400, Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815, and any notice to be given the Employee shall be
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addressed to the Employee at the Employee’s address as it appears on the employment records of the Company, or at such other
address as the Company or the Employee may hereafter designate in writing to the other.
21.
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts with the same effect as if each of the
signing parties had signed the same document. All counterparts shall be construed together and constitute the same instrument.
22.
Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto
and any successors to the Company and any successors to the Employee by will or the laws of descent and distribution, but this
Agreement shall not otherwise be assignable or otherwise subject to hypothecation by the Employee.
23.
Transfer; Redemption. None of the LTIP Units shall be sold, assigned, transferred, pledged or otherwise
disposed of or encumbered (whether voluntarily or involuntarily or by judgment, levy, attachment, garnishment or other legal
or equitable proceeding) (each such action, a “Transfer”), or redeemed in accordance with the Partnership Agreement (a) prior
to vesting and (b) unless such Transfer is in compliance with all applicable securities laws (including, without limitation, the
Securities Act), and such Transfer is in accordance with the applicable terms and conditions of the Partnership Agreement. Any
attempted Transfer of LTIP Units not in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Section 23 shall be null and void, and
the Partnership shall not reflect on its records any change in record ownership of any LTIP Units as a result of any such
Transfer, and shall otherwise refuse to recognize any such Transfer.
24.
Data Privacy Consent. In order to administer the Plan and this Agreement and to implement or structure
future equity grants, the Company and its agents may process any and all personal or professional data, including but not
limited to Social Security or other identification number, home address and telephone number, date of birth and other
information that is necessary or desirable for the administration of the Plan and/or this Agreement (the “Relevant
Information”). By entering into this Agreement, the Employee (i) authorizes the Company to collect, process, register and
transfer to its agents all Relevant Information? and (ii) authorizes the Company and its agents to store and transmit such
information in electronic form. The Employee shall have access to, and the right to change, the Relevant Information. Relevant
Information will only be used in accordance with applicable law and to the extent necessary to administer the Plan and this
Agreement, and the Company and its agents will keep the Relevant Information confidential except as specifically authorized
under this paragraph.
25.
Electronic Delivery of Documents. By accepting this Agreement, the Employee (i) consents to the electronic
delivery of this Agreement, all information with respect to the Plan and any reports of the Company provided generally to the
Company’s stockholders? (ii) acknowledges that he or she may receive from the Company a paper copy of any documents
delivered electronically at no cost to the Employee by contacting the Company by telephone or in writing? (iii) further
acknowledges that he or she may revoke his or her consent to electronic delivery of documents at any time by notifying the
Company of such revoked consent by telephone, postal service or electronic mail? and (iv) further acknowledges that he or she
is not required to consent to electronic delivery of documents.
26.
Section 83(b) Election. In connection with this Agreement, the Employee hereby agrees to make an election
to include in gross income in the year of transfer the fair market value of the applicable Award LTIP Units over the amount paid
for them pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, substantially in the form attached hereto
as Exhibit C and to supply the necessary information in accordance with the regulations promulgated thereunder.
27.
Acknowledgement. The Employee hereby acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement and the LTIP Units
issued hereunder shall constitute satisfaction in full of all obligations of the Company and the Partnership, if any, to grant to the
Employee LTIP Units pursuant to the terms of any written employment agreement or letter or other written offer or description
of employment with the Company and/or the Partnership executed prior to or coincident with the date hereof.
[signature page follows]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Performance LTIP Unit Agreement has been executed by the parties hereto as of the
date and year first above written.
JBG SMITH Properties
By:
Name:
Title:
JBG SMITH Properties LP
By:
Name:
Title:
EMPLOYEE
Name:
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FORM OF LIMITED PARTNER SIGNATURE PAGE
EXHIBIT A
The Employee, desiring to become one of the within named Limited Partners of JBG SMITH Properties LP,
hereby accepts all of the terms and conditions of (including, without limitation, the provisions related to powers of attorney),
and becomes a party to, the Limited Partnership Agreement, dated as of July 17, 2017, of JBG SMITH Properties LP, as
amended (the “Partnership Agreement”). The Employee agrees that this signature page may be attached to any counterpart of
the Partnership Agreement and further agrees as follows (where the term “Limited Partner” refers to the Employee):
Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Partnership Agreement.
1.
The Limited Partner hereby confirms that it has reviewed the terms of the Partnership Agreement and affirms
and agrees that it is bound by each of the terms and conditions of the Partnership Agreement, including, without limitation, the
provisions thereof relating to limitations and restrictions on the transfer of Partnership Units.
2.
The Limited Partner hereby confirms that it is acquiring the Partnership Units for its own account as
principal, for investment and not with a view to resale or distribution, and that the Partnership Units may not be transferred or
otherwise disposed of by the Limited Partner otherwise than in a transaction pursuant to a registration statement filed by the
Partnership (which it has no obligation to file) or that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and all applicable state and foreign securities laws, and the General Partner may
refuse to transfer any Partnership Units as to which evidence of such registration or exemption from registration satisfactory to
the General Partner is not provided to it, which evidence may include the requirement of a legal opinion regarding the
exemption from such registration. If the General Partner delivers to the Limited Partner common Shares of beneficial interest of
the General Partner (“Common Shares”) upon redemption of any Partnership Units, the Common Shares will be acquired for
the Limited Partner’s own account as principal, for investment and not with a view to resale or distribution, and the Common
Shares may not be transferred or otherwise disposed of by the Limited Partner otherwise than in a transaction pursuant to a
registration statement filed by the General Partner with respect to such Common Shares (which it has no obligation under the
Partnership Agreement to file) or that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and all applicable state
and foreign securities laws, and the General Partner may refuse to transfer any Common Shares as to which evidence of such
registration or exemption from such registration satisfactory to the General Partner is not provided to it, which evidence may
include the requirement of a legal opinion regarding the exemption from such registration.
3.
The Limited Partner hereby affirms that it has appointed the General Partner, any Liquidator and authorized
officers and attorneys-in-fact of each, and each of those acting singly, in each case with full power of substitution, as its true
and lawful agent and attorney-in-fact, with full power and authority in its name, place and stead, in accordance with Section 2.4
of the Partnership Agreement, which section is hereby incorporated by reference. The foregoing power of attorney is hereby
declared to be irrevocable and a power coupled with an interest, and it shall survive and not be affected by the death,
incompetency, dissolution, disability, incapacity, bankruptcy or termination of the Limited Partner and shall extend to the
Limited Partner’s heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns.
4.
The Limited Partner hereby confirms that, notwithstanding any provisions of the Partnership Agreement to
the contrary, the LTIP Units shall not be redeemable by the Limited Partner pursuant to Section 8.6 of the Partnership
Agreement.
5.
(a)
The Limited Partner hereby irrevocably consents in advance to any amendment to the Partnership
Agreement, as may be recommended by the General Partner, intended to avoid the Partnership being treated as a publicly-
traded partnership within the meaning of Section 7704 of the Internal Revenue Code, including, without limitation, (x) any
amendment to the provisions of Section 8.6 of the Partnership Agreement intended to increase the waiting period between the
delivery of a Notice of Redemption and the Specified Redemption Date and/or the Valuation Date to up to sixty (60) days or
(y) any other amendment to the Partnership Agreement intended to make the redemption and transfer provisions, with respect
to certain redemptions and transfers, more similar to the provisions described in Treasury Regulations Section 1.7704-1(f).
(b)
The Limited Partner hereby appoints the General Partner, any Liquidator and authorized officers and
attorneys-in-fact of each, and each of those acting singly, in each case with full power of substitution, as its true and lawful
agent and attorney-in-fact, with full power and authority in its name, place and stead, to execute and deliver any amendment
referred to in the foregoing paragraph 5(a) on the Limited Partner’s behalf. The foregoing power of attorney is hereby declared
to be irrevocable and a power coupled with an interest, and it shall survive and not be affected by the death, incompetency,
dissolution, disability, incapacity, bankruptcy or termination of the Limited Partner and shall extend to the Limited Partner’s
heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns.
6.
The Limited Partner agrees that it will not transfer any interest in the Partnership Units (x) through (i) a
national, non-U.S., regional, local or other securities exchange, (ii) PORTAL or (iii) an over-the-counter market (including an
Exhibit A-1
interdealer quotation system that regularly disseminates firm buy or sell quotations by identified brokers or dealers by
electronic means or otherwise) or (y) to or through (a) a person, such as a broker or dealer, that makes a market in, or regularly
quotes prices for, interests in the Partnership, (b) a person that regularly makes available to the public (including customers or
subscribers) bid or offer quotes with respect to any interests in the Partnership and stands ready to effect transactions at the
quoted prices for itself or on behalf of others or (c) another readily available, regular and ongoing opportunity to sell or
exchange the interest through a public means of obtaining or providing information of offers to buy, sell or exchange the
interest.
7.
The Limited Partner acknowledges that the General Partner shall be a third-party beneficiary of the
representations, covenants and agreements set forth in Sections 4 and 6 hereof. The Limited Partner agrees that it will transfer,
whether by assignment or otherwise, Partnership Units only to the General Partner or to transferees that provide the Partnership
and the General Partner with the representations and covenants set forth in Sections 4 and 6 hereof.
8.
This acceptance shall be construed and enforced in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of
Delaware, without regard to the principles of conflicts of law.
Signature Line for Limited Partner:
Name:
Date:
January [ ], 2020
Address of Limited Partner:
Exhibit A-2
EXHIBIT B
EMPLOYEE’S COVENANTS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
The Employee hereby represents, warrants and covenants as follows:
(a)
The Employee has received and had an opportunity to review the following documents (the “Background
Documents”):
(i)
The Company’s latest information statement filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission relating to the transactions contemplated by the Master Transaction Agreement (the “Transaction
Agreement”) dated as of October 31, 2016 between Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P., JBG Properties
Inc., a Maryland corporation and JBG/Operating Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, together with certain
JBG entities, and JBG SMITH Properties and JBG SMITH Properties LP;
(ii)
(iii)
Each of the Quarterly Report(s) on Form 10-Q of the Company?
Each of the Current Report(s) on Form 8-K of the Company and the Partnership, if any,
filed since the beginning of the current fiscal year;
(iv)
(v)
The Partnership Agreement? and
The Plan.
The Employee also acknowledges that any delivery of the Background Documents and other information relating to
the Company and the Partnership prior to the determination by the Partnership of the suitability of the Employee as a holder of
LTIP Units shall not constitute an offer of LTIP Units until such determination of suitability shall be made.
(b)
The Employee hereby represents and warrants that:
(i)
The Employee either (A) is an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501(a) under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or (B) by reason of the business and financial experience of
the Employee, together with the business and financial experience of those persons, if any, retained by the Employee
to represent or advise him with respect to the grant to him of LTIP Units, the potential conversion of LTIP Units into
Common Partnership Units of the Partnership (“Common Units”) and the potential redemption of such Common Units
for the Company’s common Shares (“REIT Shares”), has such knowledge, sophistication and experience in financial
and business matters and in making investment decisions of this type that the Employee (I) is capable of evaluating the
merits and risks of an investment in the Partnership and potential investment in the Company and of making an
informed investment decision, (II) is capable of protecting his own interest or has engaged representatives or advisors
to assist him in protecting his interests, and (III) is capable of bearing the economic risk of such investment.
(ii)
The Employee understands that (A) the Employee is responsible for consulting his own tax
advisors with respect to the application of the U.S. federal income tax laws, and the tax laws of any state, local or
other taxing jurisdiction to which the Employee is or by reason of the award of LTIP Units may become subject, to his
particular situation? (B) the Employee has not received or relied upon business or tax advice from the Company, the
Partnership or any of their respective employees, agents, consultants or advisors, in their capacity as such? (C) the
Employee provides services to the Partnership on a regular basis and in such capacity has access to such information,
and has such experience of and involvement in the business and operations of the Partnership, as the Employee
believes to be necessary and appropriate to make an informed decision to accept this award of LTIP Units? and (D) an
investment in the Partnership and/or the Company involves substantial risks. The Employee has been given the
opportunity to make a thorough investigation of matters relevant to the LTIP Units and has been furnished with, and
has reviewed and understands, materials relating to the Partnership and the Company and their respective activities
(including, but not limited to, the Background Documents). The Employee has been afforded the opportunity to obtain
any additional information (including any exhibits to the Background Documents) deemed necessary by the Employee
to verify the accuracy of information conveyed to the Employee. The Employee confirms that all documents, records,
and books pertaining to his receipt of LTIP Units which were requested by the Employee have been made available or
delivered to the Employee. The Employee has had an opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from the
Partnership and the Company, or from a person or persons acting on their behalf, concerning the terms and conditions
of the LTIP Units. The Employee has relied upon, and is making its decision solely upon, the Background
Documents and other written information provided to the Employee by the Partnership or the Company.
(iii)
The LTIP Units to be issued, the Common Units issuable upon conversion of the LTIP
Units and any REIT Shares issued in connection with the redemption of any such Common Units will be acquired for
the account of the Employee for investment only and not with a current view to, or with any intention of, a distribution
or resale thereof, in whole or in part, or the grant of any participation therein, without prejudice, however, to the
Exhibit B-1
Employee’s right (subject to the terms of the LTIP Units, the Plan and this Agreement) at all times to sell or otherwise
dispose of all or any part of his LTIP Units, Common Units or REIT Shares in compliance with the Securities Act, and
applicable state securities laws, and subject, nevertheless, to the disposition of his assets being at all times within his
control.
(iv)
The Employee acknowledges that (A) neither the LTIP Units to be issued, nor the Common
Units issuable upon conversion of the LTIP Units, have been registered under the Securities Act or state securities laws
by reason of a specific exemption or exemptions from registration under the Securities Act and applicable state
securities laws and, if such LTIP Units or Common Units are represented by certificates, such certificates will bear a
legend to such effect, (B) the reliance by the Partnership and the Company on such exemptions is predicated in part on
the accuracy and completeness of the representations and warranties of the Employee contained herein, (C) such LTIP
Units or Common Units, therefore, cannot be resold unless registered under the Securities Act and applicable state
securities laws, or unless an exemption from registration is available, (D) there is no public market for such LTIP
Units and Common Units and (E) neither the Partnership nor the Company has any obligation or intention to register
such LTIP Units or the Common Units issuable upon conversion of the LTIP Units under the Securities Act or any
state securities laws or to take any action that would make available any exemption from the registration requirements
of such laws, except that, upon the redemption of the Common Units for REIT Shares, the Company may issue such
REIT Shares under the Plan and pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-8 under the Securities Act, to the
extent that (I) the Employee is eligible to receive such REIT Shares under the Plan at the time of such issuance,
(II) the Company has filed a Form S-8 Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission
registering the issuance of such REIT Shares and (III) such Form S-8 is effective at the time of the issuance of such
REIT Shares. The Employee hereby acknowledges that because of the restrictions on transfer or assignment of such
LTIP Units acquired hereby and the Common Units issuable upon conversion of the LTIP Units which are set forth in
the Partnership Agreement or this Agreement, the Employee may have to bear the economic risk of his ownership of
the LTIP Units acquired hereby and the Common Units issuable upon conversion of the LTIP Units for an indefinite
period of time.
(v)
The Employee has determined that the LTIP Units are a suitable investment for the
Employee.
(vi)
No representations or warranties have been made to the Employee by the Partnership or the
Company, or any officer, director, shareholder, agent or affiliate of any of them, and the Employee has received no
information relating to an investment in the Partnership or the LTIP Units except the information specified in
paragraph (a) above.
(c)
So long as the Employee holds any LTIP Units, the Employee shall disclose to the Partnership in writing such
information as may be reasonably requested with respect to ownership of LTIP Units as the Partnership may deem reasonably
necessary to ascertain and to establish compliance with provisions of the Code applicable to the Partnership or to comply with
requirements of any other appropriate taxing authority.
(d)
The Employee hereby agrees to make an election under Section 83(b) of the Code with respect to the LTIP
Units awarded hereunder, and has delivered with this Agreement a completed, executed copy of the election form attached
hereto as Exhibit C. The Employee agrees to file the election (or to permit the Partnership to file such election on the
Employee’s behalf) within thirty (30) days after the award of the LTIP Units hereunder with the IRS Service Center at which
such Employee files his personal income tax returns.
(e)
The address set forth on the signature page of this Agreement is the address of the Employee’s principal
residence, and the Employee has no present intention of becoming a resident of any country, state or jurisdiction other than the
country and state in which such residence is sited.
Exhibit B-2
EXHIBIT C
ELECTION TO INCLUDE IN GROSS INCOME IN YEAR OF TRANSFER OF PROPERTY PURSUANT TO
SECTION 83(B) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
The undersigned hereby makes an election pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code with
respect to the property described below and supplies the following information in accordance with the regulations promulgated
thereunder:
1.
The name, address and taxpayer identification number of the undersigned are:
Name:
Address:
(the “Taxpayer”)
Social Security No./Taxpayer Identification No.:
2.
Description of property with respect to which the election is being made:
The election is being made with respect to LTIP Units in JBG SMITH Properties LP (the “Partnership”).
3.
The date on which the LTIP Units were transferred is January [ ], 2020. The taxable year to which this
election relates is calendar year 2020.
4.
Nature of restrictions to which the LTIP Units are subject:
(a)
(b)
With limited exceptions, until the LTIP Units vest, the Taxpayer may not transfer in any manner any
portion of the LTIP Units without the consent of the Partnership.
The Taxpayer’s LTIP Units vest in accordance with the vesting provisions described in the Schedule
attached hereto. Unvested LTIP Units are forfeited in accordance with the vesting provisions
described in the Schedule attached hereto.
The fair market value at time of transfer (determined without regard to any restrictions other than a nonlapse
restriction as defined in Treasury Regulations Section 1.83-3(h)) of the LTIP Units with respect to which this
election is being made was $0 per LTIP Unit.
The amount paid by the Taxpayer for the LTIP Units was $0 per LTIP Unit.
A copy of this statement has been furnished to the Partnership and JBG SMITH Properties.
5.
6.
7.
Dated:
Name:
Exhibit C-1
SCHEDULE TO EXHIBIT C
Vesting Provisions of LTIP Units
The LTIP Units are subject to performance-based vesting criteria, based on certain absolute and relative total
shareholder return thresholds, and subsequent time-based vesting criteria, provided that the Taxpayer remains an employee of
JBG SMITH Properties or its affiliate through the relevant vesting periods, subject to acceleration in the event of certain
extraordinary transactions or termination of the Taxpayer’s service relationship with JBG SMITH Properties (or its affiliate)
under specified circumstances. Unvested LTIP Units are subject to forfeiture in the event of failure to vest based on the failure
to satisfy the applicable performance goals and the passage of time and continued employment.
JBG SMITH Properties, a Maryland real estate
investment trust
By:
Name:
Title:
Employee
Exhibit C-2
FORM OF JBG SMITH PROPERTIES
2017 OMNIBUS SHARE PLAN
PERFORMANCE LTIP UNIT AGREEMENT
(As Amended and Restated Effective February 20, 2020)
Name of Employee:
No. of LTIP Units Awarded:
Grant Date:
•, 2017
Exhibit 10.34
(the “Employee”)
RECITALS
A.
The Employee is an employee of JBG SMITH Properties, a Maryland real estate investment trust (the
“Company”) and provides services to JBG SMITH Properties LP, a Delaware limited partnership, through which the Company
conducts substantially all of its operations (the “Partnership”).
B.
In accordance with the JBG SMITH Properties 2017 Omnibus Share Plan, as it may be amended from time to
time (the “Plan”), the Company desires, in connection with the employment of the Employee, to provide the Employee with an
opportunity to acquire LTIP Units (as defined in the agreement of limited partnership of the Partnership, as amended (the
“Partnership Agreement”)) having the rights, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to distributions, qualifications and terms
and conditions of redemption and conversion set forth herein in the plan and in the Partnership Agreement, and thereby provide
additional incentive for the Employee to promote the progress and success of the business of the Company, the Partnership and
its Subsidiaries. Upon the close of business on the Grant Date pursuant to this Performance LTIP Unit Agreement (this
“Agreement”), the Employee shall receive the number of LTIP Units specified above (the “Award LTIP Units”), subject to the
restrictions and conditions set forth herein, in the Plan and in the Partnership Agreement.
C.
The exact number of LTIP Units earned under this award of OP Units (the “Award”) shall be determined
following the conclusion of the Performance Period based on the Company’s Total Shareholder Return and Relative
Performance during the Performance Period as provided herein. Any LTIP Units not earned upon the end of the Performance
Period will be forfeited and any additional LTIP Units owed to the Employee shall be issued as soon as reasonably practical
following the end of the Performance Period.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Company, the Partnership and the Employee agree as follows:
1.
Definitions. Capitalized terms used herein without definitions shall have the meanings given to those
terms in the Plan. In addition, as used herein:
“Baseline Value” for each of the Company and the Peer Companies means the dollar amount representing the average
of the Fair Market Value of one share of common stock of such company over the five consecutive trading days ending on, and
including, the Effective Date.
“Cause” means, if not otherwise defined in the Employee’s Service Agreement, if any, the Employee’s: (i) conviction
of, or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, a felony, (ii) willful and continued failure to use reasonable best efforts to
substantially perform his duties (other than such failure resulting from the Employee’s incapacity due to physical or mental
illness) that the Employee fails to remedy within 30 days after written notice is delivered by the Company to the Employee that
specifically identifies in reasonable detail the manner in which the Company believes the Employee has not used reasonable
efforts to perform in all material respects his duties hereunder, or (iii) willful misconduct (including, but not limited to, a willful
breach of the provisions of any agreement with the Company with respect to confidentiality, ownership of documents, non-
competition or non-solicitation) that is materially economically injurious to the Company or its affiliates. For purposes of this
paragraph, no act, or failure to act, by the Employee will be considered “willful” unless committed in bad faith and without a
reasonable belief that the act or omission was in the best interests of the Company.
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“Common Share Price” means, with respect to the Company and each of the Peer Companies, as of a particular date,
the average of the Fair Market Value of one share of common stock of such company over the 30 consecutive trading days
ending on, and including, such date (or, if such date is not a trading day, the most recent trading day immediately preceding
such date)? provided, however, that if such date is the date upon which a Transactional Change of Control occurs, the Common
Share Price of a share of common stock as of such date shall be equal to the fair value, as determined by the Committee, of the
total consideration paid or payable in the transaction resulting in the Transactional Change of Control for one Share.
“Common Units” means Common Partnership Units issued by the Partnership.
“Continuous Service” means the continuous service to the Employer, without interruption or termination, in any
capacity of employee, or, with the written consent of the Committee, consultant. Continuous Service shall not be considered
interrupted in the case of: (a) any approved leave of absence? (b) transfers among the Employers, or any successor, in any
capacity of employee, or with the written consent of the Committee, as a member of the Board or a consultant? or (c) any
change in status as long as the individual remains in the service of the Employer in any capacity of employee or (if the
Committee specifically agrees in writing that the Continuous Service is not uninterrupted) as a member of the Board or a
consultant. An approved leave of absence shall include sick leave, military leave, or any other authorized personal leave.
“Disability” means, if not otherwise defined in the Employee’s Service Agreement, if any, if, as a result of the
Employee’s incapacity due to physical or mental illness, the Employee shall have been substantially unable to perform his
duties for a continuous period of 180 days, and within 30 days after written notice of termination is given after such 180-day
period, the Employee shall not have returned to the substantial performance of his duties on a full-time basis, the employment
of the Employee is terminated by the Company.
“Distribution Participation Date” shall have the meaning set forth in the Partnership Agreement and in Section 6(b)
hereof.
“Effective Date” means the Grant Date.
“Employer” means either the Company, the Partnership or any of their Subsidiaries that employ the Employee.
“Fair Market Value” of a security means, as of any given date, the closing sale price reported for such security on the
principal stock exchange or, if applicable, any other national exchange on which the security is traded or admitted to trading on
such date on which a sale was reported. If there are no market quotations for such date, the determination shall be made by
reference to the last day preceding such date for which there are market quotations.
“Good Reason” means, if not otherwise defined in the Employee’s Service Agreement, if any, (a) a reduction by the
Company in the Employee’s base salary, (b) a material diminution in the Employee’s position, authority, duties or
responsibilities, (c) a relocation of the Employee’s location of employment to a location outside of the Washington D.C.
metropolitan area, or (d) the Company’s material breach of the Agreement, provided, in each case, that the Employee
terminates employment within 90 days after the Employee has actual knowledge of the occurrence, without the written consent
of the Employee, of one of the foregoing events that has not been cured within 30 days after written notice thereof has been
given by the Employee to the Company setting forth in reasonable detail the basis of the event (provided such notice must be
given to the Company within 30 days of the Employee becoming aware of such condition).
“LTIP Unit Initial Sharing Percentage” shall have the meaning set forth in the Partnership Agreement.
“Partial Service Factor” means a factor carried out to the sixth decimal to be used in calculating the number of LTIP
Units earned pursuant to Section 3(c) hereof in the event of a Qualified Termination of the Employee’s Continuous Service
prior to the Valuation Date, determined by dividing (a) the number of calendar days that have elapsed since the Effective Date
to and including the date of the Employee’s Qualified Termination by (b) the number of calendar days from the Effective Date
to and including the Valuation Date.
“Peer Companies” means the companies in the FTSE NAREIT Equity Office Index.
“Performance Period” means the period beginning on the Effective Date and ending on the Valuation Date.
“Relative Performance” means the Company’s Total Shareholder Return relative to the Total Shareholder Return of
the Peer Companies expressed as a percentile calculated by dividing the number of such Peer Companies with a Total
Shareholder Return less than the Company’s Total Shareholder Return by the total number of such Peer Companies.
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“Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
“Service Agreement” means, as of a particular date, any employment, consulting or similar service agreement then in
effect between the Employee, on the one hand, and the Employer, on the other hand, as amended or supplemented through such
date.
“Total Shareholder Return” means, for each of the Company and the Peer Companies, with respect to the Performance
Period, the total return (expressed as a percentage) that would have been realized by a shareholder who (a) bought one share of
common stock of such company at the Baseline Value on the Effective Date, (b) reinvested each dividend and other distribution
declared during the Performance Period with respect to such share (and any other shares, or fractions thereof, previously
received upon reinvestment of dividends or other distributions or on account of stock dividends), without deduction for any
taxes with respect to such dividends or other distributions or any charges in connection with such reinvestment, in additional
Shares at a price per share equal to (i) the Fair Market Value on the trading day immediately preceding the ex-dividend date for
such dividend or other distribution less (ii) the amount of such dividend or other distribution, and (c) sold such shares on the
Valuation Date at the Common Share Price on the Valuation Date, without deduction for any taxes with respect to any gain on
such sale or any charges in connection with such sale. As set forth in, and pursuant to, Section 7 of this Agreement, appropriate
adjustments to the Total Shareholder Return shall be made to take into account all stock dividends, stock splits, reverse stock
splits and the other events set forth in Section 7 that occur during the Performance Period.
“Transactional Change of Control” means a Change of Control resulting from any person or group making a tender
offer for the Shares, a merger or consolidation where the Company is not the acquirer or surviving entity or consisting of a sale,
lease, exchange or other transfer to an unrelated party of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company.
“Valuation Date” means the earlier of (a) the third anniversary of the Effective Date, or (b) the date upon which a
Change of Control shall occur.
2.
Effectiveness of Award. The Employee shall be admitted as a partner of the Partnership with beneficial
ownership of the Award LTIP Units as of the Grant Date by (i) signing and delivering to the Partnership a copy of this
Agreement and (ii) signing, as a Limited Partner, and delivering to the Partnership a counterpart signature page to the
Partnership Agreement (attached hereto as Exhibit A). Upon execution of this Agreement by the Employee, the Partnership and
the Company, the books and records of the Partnership shall reflect the issuance to the Employee of the Award LTIP Units.
Thereupon, the Employee shall have all the rights of a Limited Partner of the Partnership with respect to a number of LTIP
Units equal to the Award LTIP Units, as set forth in the Partnership Agreement, subject, however, to the restrictions and
conditions specified in Section 3 below.
3.
Vesting and Earning of Award LTIP Units.
(a)
This Award is subject to performance vesting during the Performance Period and service vesting thereafter
tied to Continuous Service of the Employee for one year after the last day of the Performance Period. The Award LTIP Units
will be subject to forfeiture based on the Company’s Total Shareholder Return and Relative Performance during the
Performance Period as set forth in this Section 3.
(b)
The number of Award LTIP Units earned will be determined as follows:
Relative Performance
TSR equal to the 35th
percentile of Peer Companies
TSR equal to the 55th
percentile of Peer Companies
TSR equal to the 75th
percentile of Peer Companies
Percentage of Award LTIP
Units Earned
25%
50%
100%
The Award will be forfeited in its entirety if the Relative Performance is below the 35th percentile of Peer Companies or if the
Total Shareholder Return for the Company is 0% or less. If the Relative Performance is between the 35th percentile and 55th
percentile of Peer Companies, or between the 55th percentile and 75th percentile of Peer Companies, the percentage of the Award
LTIP Units earned will be determined using linear interpolation as between those tiers, respectively.
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(c)
As soon as practicable following the Valuation Date, the Committee shall:
(i)
determine the number of LTIP Units earned by the Employee.
(ii)
determine the number of additional LTIP Units that would have accumulated if the Employee had
received all distributions paid by the Partnership with respect to earned LTIP Units determined pursuant to clause (i) (reduced
by the distributions actually paid with respect to the Award LTIP Units) and such distributions had been invested in Common
Units at a price equal to the fair market value of one Common Unit on the ex-dividend date (together with the earned LTIP
Units determined pursuant to clause (i), the “Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Committee
retains the discretion to pay out the value of the distributions determined pursuant to the preceding sentence in cash. In that
event, the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent shall refer to the earned LTIP Units determined pursuant to clause (i) only.
If the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent is smaller than the number of Award LTIP Units previously issued to the Employee, then the
Employee, as of the Valuation Date, shall forfeit a number of Award LTIP Units equal to the difference without payment of any
consideration by the Partnership? thereafter the term Award LTIP Units will refer only to the Award LTIP Units that were not so
forfeited and neither the Employee nor any of his or her successors, heirs, assigns, or personal representatives will thereafter
have any further rights or interests in the LTIP Units that were so forfeited. If the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent is greater than
the number of Award LTIP Units previously issued to the Employee, then, upon the performance of the calculations set forth in
this Section 3(c): (A) the Company shall cause the Partnership to issue to the Employee, as of the Valuation Date, a number of
additional LTIP Units equal to the difference? (B) such additional LTIP Units shall be added to the Award LTIP Units previously
issued, if any, and thereby become part of this Award (provided that such additional LTIP Units shall be treated as being issued
as of the date they are actually issued for purposes of determining their holding period under the Partnership Agreement)?
(C) the Company and the Partnership shall take such corporate and partnership action as is necessary to accomplish the grant of
such additional LTIP Units? and (D) thereafter the term Award LTIP Units will refer collectively to the Award LTIP Units, if
any, issued prior to such additional grant plus such additional LTIP Units? provided that such issuance will be subject to the
Employee confirming the truth and accuracy of the representations set forth in Section 13 hereof and executing and delivering
such documents, comparable to the documents executed and delivered in connection with this Agreement, as the Company and/
or the Partnership reasonably request in order to comply with all applicable legal requirements, including, without limitation,
federal and state securities laws. If the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent is the same as the number of Award LTIP Units previously
issued to the Employee, then there will be no change to the number of Award LTIP Units under this Award pursuant to this
Section 3.
(d)
If any of the Award LTIP Units have been earned based on performance as provided in Section 3(b),
subject to Section 4 hereof, the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent shall become vested in the following amounts and at the
following times, provided that the Continuous Service of the Employee continues through and on the applicable
vesting date or the accelerated vesting date provided in Section 4 hereof, as applicable:
(i)
50 percent of the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent shall become vested on the date the Committee
determines the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent?
(ii)
50 percent of the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent shall become vested on the first anniversary of the
Valuation Date.
(e)
Any Award LTIP Units that do not become vested pursuant to Section 3(d) or Section 4 hereof shall, without
payment of any consideration by the Partnership, automatically and without notice be forfeited and be and become null and
void, and neither the Employee nor any of his or her successors, heirs, assigns, or personal representatives will thereafter have
any further rights or interests in such unvested Award LTIP Units.
4.
(a)
Termination of Employee’s Service Relationship? Death and Disability.
If the Employee is a party to a Service Agreement that addresses treatment of the Award LTIP Units on a
termination of employment and ceases to be an employee of the Company or any of its affiliates, the provisions of such Service
Agreement that apply to the Award LTIP Unit will govern. If the Employee is not a party to a Service Agreement that addresses
treatment of the Award LTIP Unit on a termination of employment, Sections 4(b) through 4(d) hereof shall govern the treatment
of the Employee’s Award LTIP Units exclusively. In the event an entity ceases to be a Subsidiary or affiliate of the Company or
the Partnership, such action shall be deemed to be a termination of employment of all employees of that entity for purposes of
this Agreement, provided that the Committee or the Board, in its sole and absolute discretion, may make provision in such
circumstances for lapse of forfeiture restrictions and/or accelerated vesting of some or all of the Employee’s remaining
unvested Award LTIP Units that have not previously been forfeited, effective immediately prior to such event.
(b)
Except as otherwise provided in any Service Agreement between the Employee and the Company or its
affiliate, in the event of a termination of the Employee’s Continuous Service by (A) the Employer without Cause after the first
anniversary of the Grant Date, (B) the Employee for Good Reason after the first anniversary of the Grant Date, (C) the
Employee’s death, or (D) the Employee’s Disability, in each case prior to the Valuation Date (each, a “Qualified Termination”),
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the Employee will not forfeit the Award LTIP Units upon such termination, but the following provisions of this Section 4(b)
shall modify the determination and vesting of the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent for the Employee:
(i)
Qualified Termination had not occurred?
the calculations provided in Section 3(c) hereof shall be performed as of the Valuation Date as if the
(ii)
the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent calculated pursuant to Section 3(c) shall be multiplied by the
Partial Service Factor (with the resulting number being rounded to the nearest whole LTIP Unit or, in the case of 0.5 of a unit,
up to the next whole unit), and such adjusted number of LTIP Units shall be deemed the Employee’s Earned LTIP Unit
Equivalent for all purposes under this Agreement? and
(iii)
the Employee’s Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent as adjusted pursuant to Section 4(b)(ii) above shall no
longer be subject to forfeiture pursuant to Section 3(d) hereof? provided that, notwithstanding that no Continuous Service
requirement pursuant to Section 3(d) hereof will apply to the Employee after the effective date of a Qualified Termination,
except in the case of death or Disability, the Employee will not have the right to Transfer (as defined in Section 23 hereof) his
or her Award LTIP Units or request redemption of his or her Common Units under the Partnership Agreement until such dates
as of which his or her Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent, as adjusted pursuant to Section 4(b)(ii) above, would have become vested
pursuant to Section 3(d) absent a Qualified Termination. For the avoidance of doubt, the purpose of this Section 4(b)(iii) is to
prevent a situation where Employees who have had a Qualified Termination would be able to realize the value of their Award
LTIP Units or Common Units (through Transfer or redemption) before other Employees whose Continuous Service continues
through the applicable vesting dates set forth in Section 3(d) hereof.
(c)
In the event of a Qualified Termination after the Valuation Date, all unvested Award LTIP Units that have not
previously been forfeited pursuant to the calculations set forth in Section 3(c) hereof shall no longer be subject to forfeiture
pursuant to Section 3(d) hereof? provided that, notwithstanding that no Continuous Service requirement pursuant to
Section 3(d) hereof will apply to the Employee after the effective date of a Qualified Termination, except in the case of death or
Disability, the Employee will not have the right to Transfer (as defined in Section 23 hereof) his or her Award LTIP Units or
request redemption of his or her Common Units under the Partnership Agreement until such dates as of which his or her Earned
LTIP Unit Equivalent would have become vested pursuant to Section 3(d) absent a Qualified Termination. For the avoidance of
doubt, the purpose of this Section 4(c) is to prevent a situation where Employees who have had a Qualified Termination would
be able to realize the value of their Award LTIP Units or Award Common Units (through Transfer or redemption) before other
grantees of Earned LTIP awards whose Continuous Service continues through the applicable vesting dates set forth in
Section 3(d) hereof.
(d)
In the event of a termination of the Employee’s Continuous Service other than a Qualified Termination, all
Award LTIP Units except for those that, as of the date at such termination, both (i) have ceased to be subject to forfeiture
pursuant to Sections 3(b) and (c) hereof and (ii) are vested pursuant to Section 3(d) hereof shall, without payment of any
consideration by the Partnership, automatically and without notice terminate, be forfeited and be and become null and void, and
neither the Employee nor any of his or her successors, heirs, assigns, or personal representatives will thereafter have any further
rights or interests in such Award LTIP Units.
5.
Change in Control.
(a)
If the Valuation Date occurs upon the date of a Change in Control on or before the first anniversary of the
Effective Date, the provisions of Section 3 shall apply to determine the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent except that the Earned
LTIP Unit Equivalent shall be prorated to reflect the portion of the Performance Period that had elapsed as of the date of such
Change in Control. If the Valuation Date occurs upon the date of a Change in Control after the first anniversary of the Effective
Date, the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent shall be determined as provided in the preceding sentence, but without proration of the
Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent.
(b)
The number of Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent determined under Section 3, as modified by Section 5(a), shall
remain subject to vesting tied to Continuous Employment as provided in Section 3(d), except that the Employee shall become
fully vested in the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent if he is terminated without Cause or resigns for Good Reason within 18 months
following the Change in Control.
(c)
If the Change in Control occurs after the third anniversary of the Effective Date, and the Employee is
terminated without Cause or resigns for Good Reason within 12 months following the Change in Control, the Employee shall
become fully vested in any unvested portion of the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent.
(d)
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent does not remain outstanding after a
Change in Control, then the Employee shall become fully vested in the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent upon the consummation of
the Change in Control.
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6.
(a)
Distribution Participation Date and LTIP Unit Initial Sharing Percentage.
The holder of the Award LTIP Units shall be entitled to receive distributions and allocations with respect to
such Award LTIP Units to the extent provided for in the Partnership Agreement, including Exhibit E thereof, as modified
hereby.
(b)
The Distribution Participation Date with respect to such Award LTIP Units shall be the Valuation Date.
Accordingly, for the avoidance of doubt, from the Grant Date until the Distribution Participation Date, the holder of the Award
LTIP Units shall only be entitled to certain distributions and allocations described in, and pursuant to, Sections 2.A. and 3 of
Exhibit E to the Partnership Agreement with respect to an Award LTIP Unit in an amount equal to the product of the LTIP Unit
Initial Sharing Percentage for such Award LTIP Unit and the amount otherwise distributable or allocable with respect to such
Award LTIP Unit.
(c)
The LTIP Unit Initial Sharing Percentage shall be ten percent (10%). For the avoidance of doubt, after the
Valuation Date, Award LTIP Units, both vested and (until and unless forfeited pursuant to Section 3(e) or Section 4(d))
unvested, shall be entitled to receive the same distributions payable with respect to Common Units if the payment date for such
distributions is after the Distribution Participation Date, even though the record date for such distributions is before the
Distribution Participation Date.
(d)
All distributions paid with respect to Award LTIP Units, both before and after the Distribution Participation
Date, shall be fully vested and non-forfeitable when paid, whether or not the underlying LTIP Units have been earned based on
performance or have become vested based on the passage of time as provided in Section 3 or Section 4 hereof.
7.
Certain Adjustments. The LTIP Units shall be subject to adjustment as provided in the Partnership
Agreement, and except as otherwise provided therein, if (i) the Company shall at any time be involved in a merger,
consolidation, dissolution, liquidation, reorganization, exchange of shares, sale of all or substantially all of the assets or stock of
the Company, spin-off of a Subsidiary, business unit or other transaction similar thereto, (ii) any stock dividend, stock split,
reverse stock split, stock combination, reclassification, recapitalization, significant repurchases of stock, or other similar change
in the capital structure of the Company, or any extraordinary dividend or other distribution to holders of the Shares or Common
Partnership Units other than regular dividends shall occur, or (iii) any other event shall occur that in each case in the good faith
judgment of the Committee necessitates action by way of appropriate equitable adjustment in the terms of this Agreement, the
Plan or the LTIP Units, then the Committee shall take such action as it deems necessary to maintain the Employee’s rights
hereunder so that they are substantially proportionate to the rights existing under this Agreement and the terms of the LTIP
Units prior to such event, including, without limitation: (A) adjustments in the LTIP Units? and (B) substitution of other awards
under the Plan or otherwise. In the event of any change in the outstanding Shares (or corresponding change in the Conversion
Factor applicable to Common Partnership Units of the Partnership) by reason of any share dividend or split, recapitalization,
merger, consolidation, spin-off, combination or exchange of shares or other corporate change, or any distribution to common
shareholders of the Company other than regular dividends, any Common Partnership Units, shares or other securities received
by the Employee with respect to the applicable Award LTIP Unit which have not been earned or still subject to a risk of
forfeiture will be subject to the same restrictions as the Award LTIP Units with respect to an equivalent number of shares or
securities and shall be deposited with the Company.
8.
Incorporation of Plan? Interpretation by Administrator. This Agreement is subject to the terms, conditions,
limitations and definitions contained in the Plan, to the extent not inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement. In the event of
any discrepancy or inconsistency between this Agreement and the Plan, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall
control. The Administrator may make such rules and regulations and establish such procedures for the administration of this
Agreement, which are consistent with the terms of this Agreement, as it deems appropriate.
9.
Certificates? Legend. Each certificate, if any, issued in respect of the Restricted LTIP Units awarded under
this Agreement shall be registered in the Employee’s name and held by the Company until the expiration of the applicable
Vesting Period. If certificates representing the LTIP Units are issued by the Partnership, at the expiration of each Vesting
Period, the Company shall deliver to the Employee (or, if applicable, to the Employee’s legal representatives, beneficiaries or
heirs) certificates representing the number of LTIP Units that vested upon the expiration of such Vesting Period. The records of
the Partnership and any other documentation evidencing the Award LTIP Units shall bear an appropriate legend, as determined
by the Partnership in its sole discretion, to the effect that such LTIP Units are subject to restrictions as set forth herein, in the
Plan and in the Partnership Agreement.
10.
Tax Withholding. The Company or its applicable affiliate (including the Partnership) has the right to withhold
from cash compensation payable to the Employee all applicable income and employment taxes due and owing at the time the
applicable portion of the Restricted LTIP Units becomes includible in the Employee’s income (the “Withholding Amount”),
and/or to delay delivery of Restricted LTIP Units until appropriate arrangements have been made for payment of such
withholding. In the alternative, the Company has the right to retain and cancel, or sell or otherwise dispose of, such number of
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Restricted LTIP Units as have a market value (determined as of the date the applicable LTIP Units vest) approximately equal to
the Withholding Amount, with any excess proceeds being paid to Employee.
11.
Amendment? Modification. This Agreement may only be modified or amended in a writing signed by the
parties hereto, provided that the Employee acknowledges that the Plan may be amended or discontinued in accordance with the
provisions thereof and that this Agreement may be amended or canceled by the Administrator, on behalf of the Company and
the Partnership, in each case for the purpose of satisfying changes in law or for any other lawful purpose, so long as no such
action shall adversely affect the Employee’s rights under this Agreement without the Employee’s written consent. No promises,
assurances, commitments, agreements, undertakings or representations, whether oral, written, electronic or otherwise, and
whether express or implied, with respect to the subject matter hereof, have been made by the parties which are not set forth
expressly in this Agreement. The failure of the Employee or the Company or the Partnership to insist upon strict compliance
with any provision of this Agreement, or to assert any right the Employee or the Company or the Partnership, respectively, may
have under this Agreement, shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such provision or right or any other provision or right of this
Agreement.
12.
Complete Agreement. Other than as specifically stated herein or as otherwise set forth in any employment,
change in control or other agreement or arrangement to which the Employee is a party which specifically refers to the Award
LTIP Units or to the treatment of compensatory equity held by the Employee generally, this Agreement (together with those
agreements and documents expressly referred to herein, for the purposes referred to herein) embody the complete and entire
agreement and understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersede any and all prior
promises, assurances, commitments, agreements, undertakings or representations, whether oral, written, electronic or
otherwise, and whether express or implied, which may relate to the subject matter hereof in any way.
13.
Investment Representation? Registration. The Employee agrees that any resale of the LTIP Units received
upon the expiration of the applicable Vesting Period (or the Shares) received upon redemption of or in exchange for LTIP Units
or Common Units of the Partnership into which LTIP Units may have been converted) shall not occur during the “blackout
periods” forbidding sales of Company securities, as set forth in the then-applicable Company employee manual or insider
trading policy. In addition, any resale shall be made in compliance with the registration requirements of the Securities Act, or
an applicable exemption therefrom, including, without limitation, the exemption provided by Rule 144 promulgated thereunder
(or any successor rule). The Employee hereby makes the covenants, representations and warranties set forth on Exhibit B
attached hereto as of the Grant Date. All of such covenants, warranties and representations shall survive the execution and
delivery of this Agreement by the Employee. The Employee shall promptly notify the Partnership upon discovering that any of
the representations or warranties set forth on Exhibit B was false when made or have, as a result of changes in circumstances,
become false. The Partnership will have no obligation to register under the Securities Act any of the Award LTIP Units or any
other securities issued pursuant to this Agreement or upon conversion or exchange of the Award LTIP Units into other limited
partnership interests of the Partnership.
14.
No Right to Employment. Nothing herein contained shall affect the right of the Company or any affiliate to
terminate the Employee’s services, responsibilities and duties at any time for any reason whatsoever.
15.
No Limit on Other Compensation Arrangements. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall preclude the
Company from adopting or continuing in effect other or additional compensation plans, agreements or arrangements, and any
such plans, agreements and arrangements may be either generally applicable or applicable only in specific cases or to specific
persons.
16.
Status of Award LTIP Units under the Plan. The Award LTIP Units are both issued as equity securities of the
Partnership and granted as “Awards” under the Plan. The Company will have the right at its option, as set forth in the
Partnership Agreement, to issue Shares in exchange for partnership units into which Award LTIP Units may have been
converted pursuant to the Partnership Agreement, subject to certain limitations set forth in the Partnership Agreement, and such
Shares, if issued, will be issued under the Plan. The Employee must be eligible to receive the LTIP Units in compliance with
applicable federal and state securities laws and to that effect is required to complete, execute and deliver certain covenants,
representations and warranties (attached as Exhibit B). The Employee acknowledges that the Employee will have no right to
approve or disapprove such determination by the Company.
17.
Severability. If, for any reason, any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, such invalidity shall not
affect any other provision of this Agreement not so held invalid, and each such other provision shall to the full extent consistent
with law continue in full force and effect. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid in part, such invalidity shall
in no way affect the rest of such provision not held so invalid, and the rest of such provision, together with all other provisions
of this Agreement, shall to the full extent consistent with law continue in full force and effect.
18.
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State
of Delaware, without reference to principles of conflict of laws.
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19.
Headings. The headings of paragraphs hereof are included solely for convenience of reference and shall not
control the meaning or interpretation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
20.
Notices. Any notice to be given to the Company shall be addressed to the General Counsel, JBG SMITH
Properties, 4445 Willard Avenue, Suite 400, Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815, and any notice to be given the Employee shall be
addressed to the Employee at the Employee’s address as it appears on the employment records of the Company, or at such other
address as the Company or the Employee may hereafter designate in writing to the other.
21.
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts with the same effect as if each of the
signing parties had signed the same document. All counterparts shall be construed together and constitute the same instrument.
22.
Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto
and any successors to the Company and any successors to the Employee by will or the laws of descent and distribution, but this
Agreement shall not otherwise be assignable or otherwise subject to hypothecation by the Employee.
23.
Transfer; Redemption. None of the LTIP Units shall be sold, assigned, transferred, pledged or otherwise
disposed of or encumbered (whether voluntarily or involuntarily or by judgment, levy, attachment, garnishment or other legal
or equitable proceeding) (each such action, a “Transfer”), or redeemed in accordance with the Partnership Agreement (a) prior
to vesting and (b) unless such Transfer is in compliance with all applicable securities laws (including, without limitation, the
Securities Act), and such Transfer is in accordance with the applicable terms and conditions of the Partnership Agreement. Any
attempted Transfer of LTIP Units not in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Section 23 shall be null and void, and
the Partnership shall not reflect on its records any change in record ownership of any LTIP Units as a result of any such
Transfer, and shall otherwise refuse to recognize any such Transfer.
24.
Data Privacy Consent. In order to administer the Plan and this Agreement and to implement or structure
future equity grants, the Company and its agents may process any and all personal or professional data, including but not
limited to Social Security or other identification number, home address and telephone number, date of birth and other
information that is necessary or desirable for the administration of the Plan and/or this Agreement (the “Relevant
Information”). By entering into this Agreement, the Employee (i) authorizes the Company to collect, process, register and
transfer to its agents all Relevant Information? and (ii) authorizes the Company and its agents to store and transmit such
information in electronic form. The Employee shall have access to, and the right to change, the Relevant Information. Relevant
Information will only be used in accordance with applicable law and to the extent necessary to administer the Plan and this
Agreement, and the Company and its agents will keep the Relevant Information confidential except as specifically authorized
under this paragraph.
25.
Electronic Delivery of Documents. By accepting this Agreement, the Employee (i) consents to the electronic
delivery of this Agreement, all information with respect to the Plan and any reports of the Company provided generally to the
Company’s stockholders? (ii) acknowledges that he or she may receive from the Company a paper copy of any documents
delivered electronically at no cost to the Employee by contacting the Company by telephone or in writing? (iii) further
acknowledges that he or she may revoke his or her consent to electronic delivery of documents at any time by notifying the
Company of such revoked consent by telephone, postal service or electronic mail? and (iv) further acknowledges that he or she
is not required to consent to electronic delivery of documents.
26.
Section 83(b) Election. In connection with this Agreement, the Employee hereby agrees to make an election
to include in gross income in the year of transfer the fair market value of the applicable Award LTIP Units over the amount paid
for them pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, substantially in the form attached hereto
as Exhibit C and to supply the necessary information in accordance with the regulations promulgated thereunder.
27.
Acknowledgement. The Employee hereby acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement and the LTIP Units
issued hereunder shall constitute satisfaction in full of all obligations of the Company and the Partnership, if any, to grant to the
Employee LTIP Units pursuant to the terms of any written employment agreement or letter or other written offer or description
of employment with the Company and/or the Partnership executed prior to or coincident with the date hereof.
[signature page follows]
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JBG SMITH Properties
By:
Name:
Title:
JBG SMITH Properties LP
By:
Name:
Title:
EMPLOYEE
Name:
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FORM OF LIMITED PARTNER SIGNATURE PAGE
EXHIBIT A
The Employee, desiring to become one of the within named Limited Partners of JBG SMITH Properties LP,
hereby accepts all of the terms and conditions of (including, without limitation, the provisions related to powers of attorney),
and becomes a party to, the Limited Partnership Agreement, dated as of •, 2017, of JBG SMITH Properties LP, as amended (the
“Partnership Agreement”). The Employee agrees that this signature page may be attached to any counterpart of the Partnership
Agreement and further agrees as follows (where the term “Limited Partner” refers to the Employee): Capitalized terms used
but not defined herein have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Partnership Agreement.
1.
The Limited Partner hereby confirms that it has reviewed the terms of the Partnership Agreement and affirms
and agrees that it is bound by each of the terms and conditions of the Partnership Agreement, including, without limitation, the
provisions thereof relating to limitations and restrictions on the transfer of Partnership Units.
2.
The Limited Partner hereby confirms that it is acquiring the Partnership Units for its own account as
principal, for investment and not with a view to resale or distribution, and that the Partnership Units may not be transferred or
otherwise disposed of by the Limited Partner otherwise than in a transaction pursuant to a registration statement filed by the
Partnership (which it has no obligation to file) or that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and all applicable state and foreign securities laws, and the General Partner may
refuse to transfer any Partnership Units as to which evidence of such registration or exemption from registration satisfactory to
the General Partner is not provided to it, which evidence may include the requirement of a legal opinion regarding the
exemption from such registration. If the General Partner delivers to the Limited Partner common Shares of beneficial interest of
the General Partner (“Common Shares”) upon redemption of any Partnership Units, the Common Shares will be acquired for
the Limited Partner’s own account as principal, for investment and not with a view to resale or distribution, and the Common
Shares may not be transferred or otherwise disposed of by the Limited Partner otherwise than in a transaction pursuant to a
registration statement filed by the General Partner with respect to such Common Shares (which it has no obligation under the
Partnership Agreement to file) or that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and all applicable state
and foreign securities laws, and the General Partner may refuse to transfer any Common Shares as to which evidence of such
registration or exemption from such registration satisfactory to the General Partner is not provided to it, which evidence may
include the requirement of a legal opinion regarding the exemption from such registration.
3.
The Limited Partner hereby affirms that it has appointed the General Partner, any Liquidator and authorized
officers and attorneys-in-fact of each, and each of those acting singly, in each case with full power of substitution, as its true
and lawful agent and attorney-in-fact, with full power and authority in its name, place and stead, in accordance with Section 2.4
of the Partnership Agreement, which section is hereby incorporated by reference. The foregoing power of attorney is hereby
declared to be irrevocable and a power coupled with an interest, and it shall survive and not be affected by the death,
incompetency, dissolution, disability, incapacity, bankruptcy or termination of the Limited Partner and shall extend to the
Limited Partner’s heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns.
4.
The Limited Partner hereby confirms that, notwithstanding any provisions of the Partnership Agreement to
the contrary, the LTIP Units shall not be redeemable by the Limited Partner pursuant to Section 8.6 of the Partnership
Agreement.
5.
(a)
The Limited Partner hereby irrevocably consents in advance to any amendment to the Partnership
Agreement, as may be recommended by the General Partner, intended to avoid the Partnership being treated as a publicly-
traded partnership within the meaning of Section 7704 of the Internal Revenue Code, including, without limitation, (x) any
amendment to the provisions of Section 8.6 of the Partnership Agreement intended to increase the waiting period between the
delivery of a Notice of Redemption and the Specified Redemption Date and/or the Valuation Date to up to sixty (60) days or
(y) any other amendment to the Partnership Agreement intended to make the redemption and transfer provisions, with respect
to certain redemptions and transfers, more similar to the provisions described in Treasury Regulations Section 1.7704-1(f).
(b)
The Limited Partner hereby appoints the General Partner, any Liquidator and authorized officers and
attorneys-in-fact of each, and each of those acting singly, in each case with full power of substitution, as its true and lawful
agent and attorney-in-fact, with full power and authority in its name, place and stead, to execute and deliver any amendment
referred to in the foregoing paragraph 5(a) on the Limited Partner’s behalf. The foregoing power of attorney is hereby declared
to be irrevocable and a power coupled with an interest, and it shall survive and not be affected by the death, incompetency,
dissolution, disability, incapacity, bankruptcy or termination of the Limited Partner and shall extend to the Limited Partner’s
heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns.
Exhibit A-1
6.
The Limited Partner agrees that it will not transfer any interest in the Partnership Units (x) through (i) a
national, non-U.S., regional, local or other securities exchange, (ii) PORTAL or (iii) an over-the-counter market (including an
interdealer quotation system that regularly disseminates firm buy or sell quotations by identified brokers or dealers by
electronic means or otherwise) or (y) to or through (a) a person, such as a broker or dealer, that makes a market in, or regularly
quotes prices for, interests in the Partnership, (b) a person that regularly makes available to the public (including customers or
subscribers) bid or offer quotes with respect to any interests in the Partnership and stands ready to effect transactions at the
quoted prices for itself or on behalf of others or (c) another readily available, regular and ongoing opportunity to sell or
exchange the interest through a public means of obtaining or providing information of offers to buy, sell or exchange the
interest.
7.
The Limited Partner acknowledges that the General Partner shall be a third-party beneficiary of the
representations, covenants and agreements set forth in Sections 4 and 6 hereof. The Limited Partner agrees that it will transfer,
whether by assignment or otherwise, Partnership Units only to the General Partner or to transferees that provide the Partnership
and the General Partner with the representations and covenants set forth in Sections 4 and 6 hereof.
8.
This acceptance shall be construed and enforced in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of
Delaware, without regard to the principles of conflicts of law.
Signature Line for Limited Partner:
Name:
Date:
, 20
Address of Limited Partner:
Exhibit A-2
EMPLOYEE’S COVENANTS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
EXHIBIT B
The Employee hereby represents, warrants and covenants as follows:
(a)
The Employee has received and had an opportunity to review the following documents (the “Background
Documents”):
(i)
The Company’s latest information statement filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission relating to the transactions contemplated by the Master Transaction Agreement (the “Transaction
Agreement”) dated as of October 31, 2016 between Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P., JBG Properties
Inc., a Maryland corporation and JBG/Operating Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, together with certain
JBG entities, and JBG SMITH Properties and JBG SMITH Properties LP?
(ii)
Each of the Current Report(s) on Form 8-K of the Company and the Partnership, if any,
filed since the beginning of the current fiscal year;
(iii)
(iv)
The Partnership Agreement? and
The Plan.
The Employee also acknowledges that any delivery of the Background Documents and other information relating to
the Company and the Partnership prior to the determination by the Partnership of the suitability of the Employee as a holder of
LTIP Units shall not constitute an offer of LTIP Units until such determination of suitability shall be made.
(b)
The Employee hereby represents and warrants that:
(i)
The Employee either (A) is an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501(a) under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or (B) by reason of the business and financial experience of
the Employee, together with the business and financial experience of those persons, if any, retained by the Employee
to represent or advise him with respect to the grant to him of LTIP Units, the potential conversion of LTIP Units into
Common Partnership Units of the Partnership (“Common Units”) and the potential redemption of such Common Units
for the Company’s common Shares (“REIT Shares”), has such knowledge, sophistication and experience in financial
and business matters and in making investment decisions of this type that the Employee (I) is capable of evaluating the
merits and risks of an investment in the Partnership and potential investment in the Company and of making an
informed investment decision, (II) is capable of protecting his own interest or has engaged representatives or advisors
to assist him in protecting his interests, and (III) is capable of bearing the economic risk of such investment.
(ii)
The Employee understands that (A) the Employee is responsible for consulting his own tax
advisors with respect to the application of the U.S. federal income tax laws, and the tax laws of any state, local or
other taxing jurisdiction to which the Employee is or by reason of the award of LTIP Units may become subject, to his
particular situation? (B) the Employee has not received or relied upon business or tax advice from the Company, the
Partnership or any of their respective employees, agents, consultants or advisors, in their capacity as such? (C) the
Employee provides services to the Partnership on a regular basis and in such capacity has access to such information,
and has such experience of and involvement in the business and operations of the Partnership, as the Employee
believes to be necessary and appropriate to make an informed decision to accept this award of LTIP Units? and (D) an
investment in the Partnership and/or the Company involves substantial risks. The Employee has been given the
opportunity to make a thorough investigation of matters relevant to the LTIP Units and has been furnished with, and
has reviewed and understands, materials relating to the Partnership and the Company and their respective activities
(including, but not limited to, the Background Documents). The Employee has been afforded the opportunity to obtain
any additional information (including any exhibits to the Background Documents) deemed necessary by the Employee
to verify the accuracy of information conveyed to the Employee. The Employee confirms that all documents, records,
and books pertaining to his receipt of LTIP Units which were requested by the Employee have been made available or
delivered to the Employee. The Employee has had an opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from the
Partnership and the Company, or from a person or persons acting on their behalf, concerning the terms and conditions
of the LTIP Units. The Employee has relied upon, and is making its decision solely upon, the Background
Documents and other written information provided to the Employee by the Partnership or the Company.
(iii)
The LTIP Units to be issued, the Common Units issuable upon conversion of the LTIP
Units and any REIT Shares issued in connection with the redemption of any such Common Units will be acquired for
the account of the Employee for investment only and not with a current view to, or with any intention of, a distribution
or resale thereof, in whole or in part, or the grant of any participation therein, without prejudice, however, to the
Employee’s right (subject to the terms of the LTIP Units, the Plan and this Agreement) at all times to sell or otherwise
dispose of all or any part of his LTIP Units, Common Units or REIT Shares in compliance with the Securities Act, and
Exhibit B-1
applicable state securities laws, and subject, nevertheless, to the disposition of his assets being at all times within his
control.
(iv)
The Employee acknowledges that (A) neither the LTIP Units to be issued, nor the Common
Units issuable upon conversion of the LTIP Units, have been registered under the Securities Act or state securities laws
by reason of a specific exemption or exemptions from registration under the Securities Act and applicable state
securities laws and, if such LTIP Units or Common Units are represented by certificates, such certificates will bear a
legend to such effect, (B) the reliance by the Partnership and the Company on such exemptions is predicated in part on
the accuracy and completeness of the representations and warranties of the Employee contained herein, (C) such LTIP
Units or Common Units, therefore, cannot be resold unless registered under the Securities Act and applicable state
securities laws, or unless an exemption from registration is available, (D) there is no public market for such LTIP
Units and Common Units and (E) neither the Partnership nor the Company has any obligation or intention to register
such LTIP Units or the Common Units issuable upon conversion of the LTIP Units under the Securities Act or any
state securities laws or to take any action that would make available any exemption from the registration requirements
of such laws, except that, upon the redemption of the Common Units for REIT Shares, the Company may issue such
REIT Shares under the Plan and pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-8 under the Securities Act, to the
extent that (I) the Employee is eligible to receive such REIT Shares under the Plan at the time of such issuance,
(II) the Company has filed a Form S-8 Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission
registering the issuance of such REIT Shares and (III) such Form S-8 is effective at the time of the issuance of such
REIT Shares. The Employee hereby acknowledges that because of the restrictions on transfer or assignment of such
LTIP Units acquired hereby and the Common Units issuable upon conversion of the LTIP Units which are set forth in
the Partnership Agreement or this Agreement, the Employee may have to bear the economic risk of his ownership of
the LTIP Units acquired hereby and the Common Units issuable upon conversion of the LTIP Units for an indefinite
period of time.
(v)
The Employee has determined that the LTIP Units are a suitable investment for the
Employee.
(vi)
No representations or warranties have been made to the Employee by the Partnership or the
Company, or any officer, director, shareholder, agent or affiliate of any of them, and the Employee has received no
information relating to an investment in the Partnership or the LTIP Units except the information specified in
paragraph (a) above.
(c)
So long as the Employee holds any LTIP Units, the Employee shall disclose to the Partnership in writing such
information as may be reasonably requested with respect to ownership of LTIP Units as the Partnership may deem reasonably
necessary to ascertain and to establish compliance with provisions of the Code applicable to the Partnership or to comply with
requirements of any other appropriate taxing authority.
(d)
The Employee hereby agrees to make an election under Section 83(b) of the Code with respect to the LTIP
Units awarded hereunder, and has delivered with this Agreement a completed, executed copy of the election form attached
hereto as Exhibit C. The Employee agrees to file the election (or to permit the Partnership to file such election on the
Employee’s behalf) within thirty (30) days after the award of the LTIP Units hereunder with the IRS Service Center at which
such Employee files his personal income tax returns.
(e)
The address set forth on the signature page of this Agreement is the address of the Employee’s principal
residence, and the Employee has no present intention of becoming a resident of any country, state or jurisdiction other than the
country and state in which such residence is sited.
Exhibit B-2
EXHIBIT C
ELECTION TO INCLUDE IN GROSS INCOME IN YEAR OF TRANSFER OF PROPERTY PURSUANT TO
SECTION 83(B) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
The undersigned hereby makes an election pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code with
respect to the property described below and supplies the following information in accordance with the regulations promulgated
thereunder:
1.
The name, address and taxpayer identification number of the undersigned are:
Name: (the “Taxpayer”)
Address:
Social Security No./Taxpayer Identification No.:
2.
Description of property with respect to which the election is being made:
The election is being made with respect to LTIP Units in JBG SMITH Properties LP (the “Partnership”).
3.
The date on which the LTIP Units were transferred is , 20 . The taxable year to which this election
relates is calendar year 20 .
4.
Nature of restrictions to which the LTIP Units are subject:
(a)
(b)
With limited exceptions, until the LTIP Units vest, the Taxpayer may not transfer in any manner any
portion of the LTIP Units without the consent of the Partnership.
The Taxpayer’s LTIP Units vest in accordance with the vesting provisions described in the Schedule
attached hereto. Unvested LTIP Units are forfeited in accordance with the vesting provisions
described in the Schedule attached hereto.
The fair market value at time of transfer (determined without regard to any restrictions other than a nonlapse
restriction as defined in Treasury Regulations Section 1.83-3(h)) of the LTIP Units with respect to which this
election is being made was $0 per LTIP Unit.
The amount paid by the Taxpayer for the LTIP Units was $0 per LTIP Unit.
A copy of this statement has been furnished to the Partnership and JBG SMITH Properties.
5.
6.
7.
Dated:
Name:
Exhibit C-1
SCHEDULE TO EXHIBIT C
Vesting Provisions of LTIP Units
The LTIP Units are subject to performance-based vesting criteria, based on certain absolute and relative total
shareholder return thresholds, over a three-year performance period and time-based vesting criteria over a subsequent one-year
period, provided that the Taxpayer remains an employee of JBG SMITH Properties or its affiliate through such dates, subject to
acceleration in the event of certain extraordinary transactions or termination of the Taxpayer’s service relationship with JBG
SMITH Properties (or its affiliate) under specified circumstances. Unvested LTIP Units are subject to forfeiture in the event of
failure to vest based on the failure to satisfy the applicable performance goals and the passage of time and continued
employment.
JBG SMITH Properties, a Maryland real estate
investment trust
By:
Name:
Title:
Employee
Exhibit C-2
FORM OF JBG SMITH PROPERTIES
2017 OMNIBUS SHARE PLAN
PERFORMANCE LTIP UNIT AGREEMENT
(As Amended and Restated Effective February 18, 2020)
Name of Employee:
No. of LTIP Units Awarded:
Grant Date:
February 2, 2018
RECITALS
Exhibit 10.35
(the “Employee”)
A.
The Employee is an employee of JBG SMITH Properties, a Maryland real estate investment trust (the
“Company”) and provides services to JBG SMITH Properties LP, a Delaware limited partnership, through which the Company
conducts substantially all of its operations (the “Partnership”).
B.
In accordance with the JBG SMITH Properties 2017 Omnibus Share Plan, as it may be amended from time to
time (the “Plan”), the Company desires, in connection with the employment of the Employee, to provide the Employee with an
opportunity to acquire LTIP Units (as defined in the agreement of limited partnership of the Partnership, as amended (the
“Partnership Agreement”)) having the rights, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to distributions, qualifications and terms
and conditions of redemption and conversion set forth herein in the plan and in the Partnership Agreement, and thereby provide
additional incentive for the Employee to promote the progress and success of the business of the Company, the Partnership and
its Subsidiaries. Upon the close of business on the Grant Date pursuant to this Performance LTIP Unit Agreement (this
“Agreement”), the Employee shall receive the number of LTIP Units specified above (the “Award LTIP Units”), subject to the
restrictions and conditions set forth herein, in the Plan and in the Partnership Agreement.
C.
The exact number of LTIP Units earned under this award of OP Units (the “Award”) shall be determined
following the conclusion of the Performance Period (or the Extended Performance Period, if applicable) based on the
Company’s Total Shareholder Return and Relative Performance during the Performance Period (and on the Company’s Total
Shareholder Return during the Extended Performance Period, if applicable) as provided herein. Any LTIP Units not earned
following the conclusion of the Performance Period (or Extended Performance Period, if applicable) will be forfeited and any
additional LTIP Units owed to the Employee shall be issued as soon as reasonably practical following the end of the
Performance Period.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Company, the Partnership and the Employee agree as follows:
1.
Definitions. Capitalized terms used herein without definitions shall have the meanings given to those terms in
the Plan. In addition, as used herein:
“Baseline Value” for each of the Company and the Peer Companies means the dollar amount representing the average
of the Fair Market Value of one share of common stock of such company over the five consecutive trading days ending on, and
including, the Effective Date.
“Cause” means, if not otherwise defined in the Employee’s Service Agreement, if any, the Employee’s: (i) conviction
of, or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, a felony, (ii) willful and continued failure to use reasonable best efforts to
substantially perform his duties (other than such failure resulting from the Employee’s incapacity due to physical or mental
illness) that the Employee fails to remedy within 30 days after written notice is delivered by the Company to the Employee that
specifically identifies in reasonable detail the manner in which the Company believes the Employee has not used reasonable
efforts to perform in all material respects his duties hereunder, or (iii) willful misconduct (including, but not limited to, a willful
breach of the provisions of any agreement with the Company with respect to confidentiality, ownership of documents, non-
competition or non-solicitation) that is materially economically injurious to the Company or its affiliates. For purposes of this
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paragraph, no act, or failure to act, by the Employee will be considered “willful” unless committed in bad faith and without a
reasonable belief that the act or omission was in the best interests of the Company.
“Common Share Price” means, with respect to the Company and each of the Peer Companies, as of a particular date,
the average of the Fair Market Value of one share of common stock of such company over the 30 consecutive trading days
ending on, and including, such date (or, if such date is not a trading day, the most recent trading day immediately preceding
such date)? provided, however, that if such date is the date upon which a Transactional Change of Control occurs, the Common
Share Price of a share of common stock as of such date shall be equal to the fair value, as determined by the Committee, of the
total consideration paid or payable in the transaction resulting in the Transactional Change of Control for one Share.
“Common Units” means Common Partnership Units issued by the Partnership.
“Continuous Service” means the continuous service to the Employer, without interruption or termination, in any
capacity of employee, or, with the written consent of the Committee, consultant. Continuous Service shall not be considered
interrupted in the case of: (a) any approved leave of absence? (b) transfers among the Employers, or any successor, in any
capacity of employee, or with the written consent of the Committee, as a member of the Board or a consultant? or (c) any
change in status as long as the individual remains in the service of the Employer in any capacity of employee or (if the
Committee specifically agrees in writing that the Continuous Service is not uninterrupted) as a member of the Board or a
consultant. An approved leave of absence shall include sick leave, military leave, or any other authorized personal leave.
“Disability” means, if not otherwise defined in the Employee’s Service Agreement, if any, if, as a result of the
Employee’s incapacity due to physical or mental illness, the Employee shall have been substantially unable to perform his
duties for a continuous period of 180 days, and within 30 days after written notice of termination is given after such 180-day
period, the Employee shall not have returned to the substantial performance of his duties on a full-time basis, the employment
of the Employee is terminated by the Company.
“Distribution Participation Date” shall have the meaning set forth in the Partnership Agreement and in Section 6(b)
hereof.
Period.
“Effective Date” means January 31, 2018.
“Employer” means either the Company, the Partnership or any of their Subsidiaries that employ the Employee.
“Extended Performance Period” means the seven-year period beginning the day after the last day of the Performance
“Fair Market Value” of a security means, as of any given date, the closing sale price reported for such security on the
principal stock exchange or, if applicable, any other national exchange on which the security is traded or admitted to trading on
such date on which a sale was reported. If there are no market quotations for such date, the determination shall be made by
reference to the last day preceding such date for which there are market quotations.
“Good Reason” means, if not otherwise defined in the Employee’s Service Agreement, if any, (a) a reduction by the
Company in the Employee’s base salary, (b) a material diminution in the Employee’s position, authority, duties or
responsibilities, (c) a relocation of the Employee’s location of employment to a location outside of the Washington D.C.
metropolitan area, or (d) the Company’s material breach of the Agreement, provided, in each case, that the Employee
terminates employment within 90 days after the Employee has actual knowledge of the occurrence, without the written consent
of the Employee, of one of the foregoing events that has not been cured within 30 days after written notice thereof has been
given by the Employee to the Company setting forth in reasonable detail the basis of the event (provided such notice must be
given to the Company within 30 days of the Employee becoming aware of such condition).
“LTIP Unit Initial Sharing Percentage” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6(c) hereof.
“Partial Service Factor” means a factor carried out to the sixth decimal to be used in calculating the number of LTIP
Units earned pursuant to Section 3(c) hereof in the event of a Qualified Termination of the Employee’s Continuous Service
prior to the Valuation Date, determined by dividing (a) the number of calendar days that have elapsed since the Effective Date
to and including the date of the Employee’s Qualified Termination by (b) the number of calendar days from the Effective Date
to and including the Valuation Date.
“Peer Companies” means the companies in the FTSE NAREIT Equity Office Index.
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“Performance Period” means the period beginning on the Effective Date and ending on January 30, 2021.
“Relative Performance” means the Company’s Total Shareholder Return relative to the Total Shareholder Return of
the Peer Companies expressed as a percentile calculated by dividing the number of such Peer Companies with a Total
Shareholder Return less than the Company’s Total Shareholder Return by the total number of such Peer Companies.
“Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
“Service Agreement” means, as of a particular date, any employment, consulting or similar service agreement then in
effect between the Employee, on the one hand, and the Employer, on the other hand, as amended or supplemented through such
date.
“Total Shareholder Return” means, for each of the Company and the Peer Companies, with respect any measurement
period, the total return (expressed as a percentage) that would have been realized by a shareholder who (a) bought one share of
common stock of such company at the Baseline Value on the Effective Date, (b) reinvested each dividend and other distribution
declared during such measurement period with respect to such share (and any other shares, or fractions thereof, previously
received upon reinvestment of dividends or other distributions or on account of stock dividends), without deduction for any
taxes with respect to such dividends or other distributions or any charges in connection with such reinvestment, in additional
Shares at a price per share equal to (i) the Fair Market Value on the trading day immediately preceding the ex-dividend date for
such dividend or other distribution less (ii) the amount of such dividend or other distribution, and (c) sold such shares on the
last day of the measurement period at the Common Share Price on such date, without deduction for any taxes with respect to
any gain on such sale or any charges in connection with such sale. As set forth in, and pursuant to, Section 7 of this Agreement,
appropriate adjustments to the Total Shareholder Return shall be made to take into account all stock dividends, stock splits,
reverse stock splits and the other events set forth in Section 7 that occur during the measurement period.
“Transactional Change of Control” means a Change of Control resulting from any person or group making a tender
offer for the Shares, a merger or consolidation where the Company is not the acquirer or surviving entity or consisting of a sale,
lease, exchange or other transfer to an unrelated party of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company.
“Valuation Date” means the earlier of (a) the last day of the Performance Period, or (b) the date upon which a Change
of Control shall occur.
2.
Effectiveness of Award. The Employee shall be admitted as a partner of the Partnership with beneficial
ownership of the Award LTIP Units as of the Grant Date by (i) signing and delivering to the Partnership a copy of this
Agreement and (ii) signing, as a Limited Partner, and delivering to the Partnership a counterpart signature page to the
Partnership Agreement (attached hereto as Exhibit A). Upon execution of this Agreement by the Employee, the Partnership and
the Company, the books and records of the Partnership shall reflect the issuance to the Employee of the Award LTIP Units.
Thereupon, the Employee shall have all the rights of a Limited Partner of the Partnership with respect to a number of LTIP
Units equal to the Award LTIP Units, as set forth in the Partnership Agreement, subject, however, to the restrictions and
conditions specified in Section 3 below.
3.
Vesting and Earning of Award LTIP Units.
(a)
This Award is subject to performance vesting during the Performance Period and service vesting thereafter
tied to Continuous Service of the Employee for one year after the last day of the Performance Period. The Award LTIP Units
will be subject to forfeiture based on the Company’s Total Shareholder Return and Relative Performance during the
Performance Period, and Extended Performance Period, if applicable, as set forth in this Section 3, subject to Section 5 hereof
in the event of a Change in Control.
(b)
The number of Award LTIP Units earned will be determined based on the Total Shareholder Return for each
of the Company and the Peer Companies as of the Valuation Date, as follows:
Relative Performance
TSR equal to the 35th
percentile of Peer Companies
TSR equal to the 55th
percentile of Peer Companies
TSR equal to the 75th
percentile of Peer Companies
Percentage of Award LTIP
Units Earned
25%
50%
100%
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The Award will be forfeited in its entirety if the Relative Performance is below the 35th percentile of Peer Companies or as
provided in Section 3(e) hereof. If the Relative Performance is between the 35th percentile and 55th percentile of Peer
Companies, or between the 55th percentile and 75th percentile of Peer Companies, the percentage of the Award LTIP Units
earned will be determined using linear interpolation as between those tiers, respectively.
(c)
(i)
As soon as practicable following the Valuation Date, the Committee shall:
determine the number of LTIP Units earned by the Employee.
(ii)
determine the number of additional LTIP Units that would have accumulated if the Employee had
received all distributions paid by the Partnership with respect to earned LTIP Units determined pursuant to clause (i) (reduced
by the distributions actually paid with respect to the Award LTIP Units) and such distributions had been invested in Common
Units at a price equal to the fair market value of one Common Unit on the ex-dividend date (together with the earned LTIP
Units determined pursuant to clause (i), the “Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Committee
retains the discretion to pay out the value of the distributions determined pursuant to the preceding sentence in cash. In that
event, the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent shall refer to the earned LTIP Units determined pursuant to clause (i) only.
If the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent is smaller than the number of Award LTIP Units previously issued to the Employee, then the
Employee, as of the Valuation Date, shall forfeit a number of Award LTIP Units equal to the difference without payment of any
consideration by the Partnership? thereafter the term Award LTIP Units will refer only to the Award LTIP Units that were not so
forfeited and neither the Employee nor any of his or her successors, heirs, assigns, or personal representatives will thereafter
have any further rights or interests in the LTIP Units that were so forfeited. If the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent is greater than
the number of Award LTIP Units previously issued to the Employee, then, upon the performance of the calculations set forth in
this Section 3(c): (A) the Company shall cause the Partnership to issue to the Employee, as of the Valuation Date, a number of
additional LTIP Units equal to the difference? (B) such additional LTIP Units shall be added to the Award LTIP Units previously
issued, if any, and thereby become part of this Award (provided that such additional LTIP Units shall be treated as being issued
as of the date they are actually issued for purposes of determining their holding period under the Partnership Agreement)?
(C) the Company and the Partnership shall take such corporate and partnership action as is necessary to accomplish the grant of
such additional LTIP Units? and (D) thereafter the term Award LTIP Units will refer collectively to the Award LTIP Units, if
any, issued prior to such additional grant plus such additional LTIP Units? provided that such issuance will be subject to the
Employee confirming the truth and accuracy of the representations set forth in Section 13 hereof and executing and delivering
such documents, comparable to the documents executed and delivered in connection with this Agreement, as the Company and/
or the Partnership reasonably request in order to comply with all applicable legal requirements, including, without limitation,
federal and state securities laws. If the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent is the same as the number of Award LTIP Units previously
issued to the Employee, then there will be no change to the number of Award LTIP Units under this Award pursuant to this
Section 3.
(d)
If any of the Award LTIP Units have been earned based on performance as provided in Section 3(b), subject
to Section 3(e) and Section 4 hereof, the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent shall become vested in the following amounts and at the
following times, provided that the Continuous Service of the Employee continues through and on the applicable vesting date or
the accelerated vesting date provided in Section 4 hereof, as applicable:
(i)
50 percent of the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent shall become vested on the date the Committee
determines the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent?
(ii)
50 percent of the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent shall become vested on the first anniversary of the
Valuation Date.
(e)
(i)
Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, and subject to Section 5 hereof in the event
of a Change of Control, if any of the Award LTIP Units have been earned based on Relative Performance as provided in
Section 3(b) but the Company’s Total Shareholder Return is 0% or less with respect to the Performance Period, then 50% of the
Award LTIP Units determined pursuant to Sections 3(b) and 3(c) shall automatically and without notice be forfeited as of the
Valuation Date. The remaining 50% of the Award LTIP Units determined pursuant to Sections 3(b) and 3(c) (the “Contingent
Award LTIP Units”) may become earned and vested only if the Company’s Total Shareholder Return is positive within the
Extended Performance Period. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the Company’s Total Shareholder Return shall be
measured at the end of each quarter during the Extended Performance Period, beginning with the first quarter following the end
of the Performance Period, and it shall be measured on a cumulative basis from the beginning of the Performance Period
through the end of each most recently completed quarter. If the Company’s Total Shareholder Return is positive within the
Extended Performance Period, then the Contingent Award LTIP Units shall become earned as soon as reasonably practicable,
but no later than thirty (30) days, following the end of the first quarter during which the Company’s Total Shareholder Return is
positive (such date, the “Extended Valuation Date”). In addition, the Committee shall, on such Extended Valuation Date,
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determine the number of additional LTIP Units that would have accumulated if the Employee had received all distributions paid
by the Partnership with respect to the Contingent Award LTIP Units (reduced by the distributions actually paid with respect to
the Contingent Award LTIP Units) and such distributions had been invested in Common Units at a price equal to the fair market
value of one Common Unit on the ex-dividend date, and such number of additional LTIP Units together with the Contingent
Award LTIP Units shall be treated as the Award LTIPs for all purposes under this Agreement following the Extended Valuation
Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Committee retains the discretion to pay out the value of the distributions determined
pursuant to the preceding sentence in cash, in which case the Award LTIP Units shall refer to the number of Contingent Award
LTIP Units only following the Extended Valuation Date. Such Award LTIP Units shall become vested on the Extended
Valuation Date.
(ii)
If the Company’s Total Shareholder Return is not positive within the Extended Performance Period,
then notwithstanding Sections 3(b) and 3(c), the Award and the Contingent Award LTIP Units shall, without payment of any
consideration by the Partnership, automatically and without notice be forfeited and be and become null and void as of the last
day of the Extended Performance Period, and neither the Employee nor any of his or her successors, heirs, assigns, or personal
representatives will thereafter have any further rights or interests in the Award or any Contingent Award LTIP Units.
(f)
Any Award LTIP Units that do not become vested pursuant to Section 3(d), Section 3(e) or Section 4 hereof
shall, without payment of any consideration by the Partnership, automatically and without notice be forfeited and be and
become null and void, and neither the Employee nor any of his or her successors, heirs, assigns, or personal representatives will
thereafter have any further rights or interests in such unvested Award LTIP Units.
4.
(a)
Termination of Employee’s Service Relationship? Death and Disability.
If the Employee is a party to a Service Agreement that addresses treatment of the Award LTIP Units on a
termination of employment and ceases to be an employee of the Company or any of its affiliates, the provisions of such Service
Agreement that apply to the Award LTIP Unit will govern. If the Employee is not a party to a Service Agreement that addresses
treatment of the Award LTIP Unit on a termination of employment, Sections 4(b) through 4(d) hereof shall govern the treatment
of the Employee’s Award LTIP Units exclusively. In the event an entity ceases to be a Subsidiary or affiliate of the Company or
the Partnership, such action shall be deemed to be a termination of employment of all employees of that entity for purposes of
this Agreement, provided that the Committee or the Board, in its sole and absolute discretion, may make provision in such
circumstances for lapse of forfeiture restrictions and/or accelerated vesting of some or all of the Employee’s remaining
unvested Award LTIP Units that have not previously been forfeited, effective immediately prior to such event.
(b)
Except as otherwise provided in any Service Agreement between the Employee and the Company or its
affiliate, in the event of a termination of the Employee’s Continuous Service by (A) the Employer without Cause after the first
anniversary of the Grant Date, (B) the Employee for Good Reason after the first anniversary of the Grant Date, (C) the
Employee’s death, or (D) the Employee’s Disability, in each case prior to the Valuation Date (each, a “Qualified Termination”),
the Employee will not forfeit the Award LTIP Units upon such termination, but the following provisions of this Section 4(b)
shall modify the determination and vesting of the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent for the Employee:
(i)
Qualified Termination had not occurred?
the calculations provided in Section 3(c) hereof shall be performed as of the Valuation Date as if the
(ii)
the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent calculated pursuant to Section 3(c) shall be multiplied by the
Partial Service Factor (with the resulting number being rounded to the nearest whole LTIP Unit or, in the case of 0.5 of a unit,
up to the next whole unit), and such adjusted number of LTIP Units shall be deemed the Employee’s Earned LTIP Unit
Equivalent for all purposes under this Agreement? and
(iii)
the Employee’s Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent as adjusted pursuant to Section 4(b)(ii) above shall no
longer be subject to forfeiture pursuant to Section 3(d) hereof but will be subject to Section 3(e) hereof? provided that,
notwithstanding that no Continuous Service requirement pursuant to Section 3(d) hereof will apply to the Employee after the
effective date of a Qualified Termination, except in the case of death or Disability, the Employee will not have the right to
Transfer (as defined in Section 23 hereof) his or her Award LTIP Units or request redemption of his or her Common Units
under the Partnership Agreement until such dates as of which his or her Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent, as adjusted pursuant to
Section 4(b)(ii) above, would have become vested pursuant to Section 3(d), or become earned and vested pursuant to Section
3(e), if applicable, absent a Qualified Termination. For the avoidance of doubt, the purpose of this Section 4(b)(iii) is to prevent
a situation where Employees who have had a Qualified Termination would be able to realize the value of their Award LTIP
Units or Common Units (through Transfer or redemption) before other Employees whose Continuous Service continues
through the applicable vesting dates set forth in Section 3(d) and Section 3(e) hereof.
(c)
In the event of a Qualified Termination after the Valuation Date, all unvested Award LTIP Units that have not
previously been forfeited pursuant to the calculations set forth in Section 3(c) hereof shall no longer be subject to forfeiture
pursuant to Section 3(d) hereof but will be subject to Section 3(e) hereof? provided that, notwithstanding that no Continuous
Service requirement pursuant to Section 3(d) hereof will apply to the Employee after the effective date of a Qualified
Termination, except in the case of death or Disability, the Employee will not have the right to Transfer (as defined in Section 23
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hereof) his or her Award LTIP Units or request redemption of his or her Common Units under the Partnership Agreement until
such dates as of which his or her Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent would have become vested pursuant to Section 3(d) or become
earned and vested pursuant to Section 3(e), if applicable, absent a Qualified Termination. For the avoidance of doubt, the
purpose of this Section 4(c) is to prevent a situation where Employees who have had a Qualified Termination would be able to
realize the value of their Award LTIP Units or Award Common Units (through Transfer or redemption) before other grantees of
Earned LTIP awards whose Continuous Service continues through the applicable vesting dates set forth in Section 3(d) and
Section 3(e) hereof.
(d)
In the event of a termination of the Employee’s Continuous Service other than a Qualified Termination, all
Award LTIP Units except for those that, as of the date at such termination, both (i) have ceased to be subject to forfeiture
pursuant to Sections 3(b) and (c) hereof and (ii) are vested pursuant to Section 3(d) or 3(e) hereof shall, without payment of any
consideration by the Partnership, automatically and without notice terminate, be forfeited and be and become null and void, and
neither the Employee nor any of his or her successors, heirs, assigns, or personal representatives will thereafter have any further
rights or interests in such Award LTIP Units.
5.
Change in Control.
(a)
If the Valuation Date occurs upon the date of a Change in Control, the provisions of Section 3 shall apply to
determine the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent except that (i) Section 3(e) shall not apply, such that Relative Performance alone
shall determine the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent, and (ii) if the Valuation Date occurs upon the date of a Change in Control on
or before the first anniversary of the Effective Date, the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent shall be prorated to reflect the portion of
the Performance Period that had elapsed as of the date of such Change in Control. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Valuation
Date occurs upon the date of a Change in Control after the first anniversary of the Effective Date, the Earned LTIP Unit
Equivalent shall be determined as provided in the preceding sentence, but without proration of the Earned LTIP Unit
Equivalent.
(b)
The number of Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent determined under Section 3, as modified by Section 5(a), shall
remain subject to vesting tied to Continuous Employment as provided in Section 3(d), except that the Employee shall become
fully vested in the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent if he is terminated without Cause or resigns for Good Reason within 18 months
following the Change in Control.
(c)
If the Change in Control occurs after the third anniversary of the Effective Date, and the Employee is
terminated without Cause or resigns for Good Reason within 12 months following the Change in Control, the Employee shall
become fully vested in any unvested portion of the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent.
(d)
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent does not remain outstanding after a
Change in Control, then the Employee shall become fully vested in the Earned LTIP Unit Equivalent upon the consummation of
the Change in Control.
6.
(a)
Distribution Participation Date and LTIP Unit Initial Sharing Percentage.
The holder of the Award LTIP Units shall be entitled to receive distributions and allocations with respect to
such Award LTIP Units to the extent provided for in the Partnership Agreement, including Exhibit E thereof, as modified
hereby.
(b)
The Distribution Participation Date with respect to such Award LTIP Units shall be the Valuation Date or, to
the extent the Award LTIP Units become earned and vested during the Extended Performance Period as set forth in Section
3(e), the Extended Valuation Date. Accordingly, for the avoidance of doubt, from the Grant Date until the Distribution
Participation Date, the holder of the Award LTIP Units shall only be entitled to certain distributions and allocations described
in, and pursuant to, Sections 2.A. and 3 of Exhibit E to the Partnership Agreement with respect to an Award LTIP Unit in an
amount equal to the product of the LTIP Unit Initial Sharing Percentage for such Award LTIP Unit and the amount otherwise
distributable or allocable with respect to such Award LTIP Unit.
(c)
The LTIP Unit Initial Sharing Percentage shall be ten percent (10%). For the avoidance of doubt, after the
Valuation Date (or, to the extent the Award LTIP Units become earned and vested during the Extended Performance Period as
set forth in Section 3(e), the Extended Valuation Date), Award LTIP Units, both vested and (until and unless forfeited pursuant
to Section 3(f) or Section 4(d)) unvested, shall be entitled to receive the same distributions payable with respect to Common
Units if the payment date for such distributions is after the Distribution Participation Date, even though the record date for such
distributions is before the Distribution Participation Date.
(d)
All distributions paid with respect to Award LTIP Units, both before and after the Distribution Participation
Date, shall be fully vested and non-forfeitable when paid, whether or not the underlying LTIP Units have been earned based on
performance or have become vested based on the passage of time as provided in Section 3 or Section 4 hereof.
7.
Certain Adjustments. The LTIP Units shall be subject to adjustment as provided in the Partnership
Agreement, and except as otherwise provided therein, if (i) the Company shall at any time be involved in a merger,
consolidation, dissolution, liquidation, reorganization, exchange of shares, sale of all or substantially all of the assets or stock of
the Company, spin-off of a Subsidiary, business unit or other transaction similar thereto, (ii) any stock dividend, stock split,
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reverse stock split, stock combination, reclassification, recapitalization, significant repurchases of stock, or other similar change
in the capital structure of the Company, or any extraordinary dividend or other distribution to holders of the Shares or Common
Partnership Units other than regular dividends shall occur, or (iii) any other event shall occur that in each case in the good faith
judgment of the Committee necessitates action by way of appropriate equitable adjustment in the terms of this Agreement, the
Plan or the LTIP Units, then the Committee shall take such action as it deems necessary to maintain the Employee’s rights
hereunder so that they are substantially proportionate to the rights existing under this Agreement and the terms of the LTIP
Units prior to such event, including, without limitation: (A) adjustments in the LTIP Units? and (B) substitution of other awards
under the Plan or otherwise. In the event of any change in the outstanding Shares (or corresponding change in the Conversion
Factor applicable to Common Partnership Units of the Partnership) by reason of any share dividend or split, recapitalization,
merger, consolidation, spin-off, combination or exchange of shares or other corporate change, or any distribution to common
shareholders of the Company other than regular dividends, any Common Partnership Units, shares or other securities received
by the Employee with respect to the applicable Award LTIP Unit which have not been earned or still subject to a risk of
forfeiture will be subject to the same restrictions as the Award LTIP Units with respect to an equivalent number of shares or
securities and shall be deposited with the Company.
8.
Incorporation of Plan? Interpretation by Administrator. This Agreement is subject to the terms, conditions,
limitations and definitions contained in the Plan, to the extent not inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement. In the event of
any discrepancy or inconsistency between this Agreement and the Plan, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall
control. The Administrator may make such rules and regulations and establish such procedures for the administration of this
Agreement, which are consistent with the terms of this Agreement, as it deems appropriate.
9.
Certificates? Legend. Each certificate, if any, issued in respect of the Restricted LTIP Units awarded under
this Agreement shall be registered in the Employee’s name and held by the Company until the expiration of the applicable
Vesting Period. If certificates representing the LTIP Units are issued by the Partnership, at the expiration of each Vesting
Period, the Company shall deliver to the Employee (or, if applicable, to the Employee’s legal representatives, beneficiaries or
heirs) certificates representing the number of LTIP Units that vested upon the expiration of such Vesting Period. The records of
the Partnership and any other documentation evidencing the Award LTIP Units shall bear an appropriate legend, as determined
by the Partnership in its sole discretion, to the effect that such LTIP Units are subject to restrictions as set forth herein, in the
Plan and in the Partnership Agreement.
10.
Tax Withholding. The Company or its applicable affiliate (including the Partnership) has the right to withhold
from cash compensation payable to the Employee all applicable income and employment taxes due and owing at the time the
applicable portion of the Restricted LTIP Units becomes includible in the Employee’s income (the “Withholding Amount”),
and/or to delay delivery of Restricted LTIP Units until appropriate arrangements have been made for payment of such
withholding. In the alternative, the Company has the right to retain and cancel, or sell or otherwise dispose of, such number of
Restricted LTIP Units as have a market value (determined as of the date the applicable LTIP Units vest) approximately equal to
the Withholding Amount, with any excess proceeds being paid to Employee.
11.
Amendment? Modification. This Agreement may only be modified or amended in a writing signed by the
parties hereto, provided that the Employee acknowledges that the Plan may be amended or discontinued in accordance with the
provisions thereof and that this Agreement may be amended or canceled by the Administrator, on behalf of the Company and
the Partnership, in each case for the purpose of satisfying changes in law or for any other lawful purpose, so long as no such
action shall adversely affect the Employee’s rights under this Agreement without the Employee’s written consent. No promises,
assurances, commitments, agreements, undertakings or representations, whether oral, written, electronic or otherwise, and
whether express or implied, with respect to the subject matter hereof, have been made by the parties which are not set forth
expressly in this Agreement. The failure of the Employee or the Company or the Partnership to insist upon strict compliance
with any provision of this Agreement, or to assert any right the Employee or the Company or the Partnership, respectively, may
have under this Agreement, shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such provision or right or any other provision or right of this
Agreement.
12.
Complete Agreement. Other than as specifically stated herein or as otherwise set forth in any employment,
change in control or other agreement or arrangement to which the Employee is a party which specifically refers to the Award
LTIP Units or to the treatment of compensatory equity held by the Employee generally, this Agreement (together with those
agreements and documents expressly referred to herein, for the purposes referred to herein) embody the complete and entire
agreement and understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersede any and all prior
promises, assurances, commitments, agreements, undertakings or representations, whether oral, written, electronic or
otherwise, and whether express or implied, which may relate to the subject matter hereof in any way.
13.
Investment Representation? Registration. The Employee agrees that any resale of the LTIP Units received
upon the expiration of the applicable Vesting Period (or the Shares) received upon redemption of or in exchange for LTIP Units
or Common Units of the Partnership into which LTIP Units may have been converted) shall not occur during the “blackout
periods” forbidding sales of Company securities, as set forth in the then-applicable Company employee manual or insider
trading policy. In addition, any resale shall be made in compliance with the registration requirements of the Securities Act, or
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an applicable exemption therefrom, including, without limitation, the exemption provided by Rule 144 promulgated thereunder
(or any successor rule). The Employee hereby makes the covenants, representations and warranties set forth on Exhibit B
attached hereto as of the Grant Date. All of such covenants, warranties and representations shall survive the execution and
delivery of this Agreement by the Employee. The Employee shall promptly notify the Partnership upon discovering that any of
the representations or warranties set forth on Exhibit B was false when made or have, as a result of changes in circumstances,
become false. The Partnership will have no obligation to register under the Securities Act any of the Award LTIP Units or any
other securities issued pursuant to this Agreement or upon conversion or exchange of the Award LTIP Units into other limited
partnership interests of the Partnership.
14.
No Right to Employment. Nothing herein contained shall affect the right of the Company or any affiliate to
terminate the Employee’s services, responsibilities and duties at any time for any reason whatsoever.
15.
No Limit on Other Compensation Arrangements. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall preclude the
Company from adopting or continuing in effect other or additional compensation plans, agreements or arrangements, and any
such plans, agreements and arrangements may be either generally applicable or applicable only in specific cases or to specific
persons.
16.
Status of Award LTIP Units under the Plan. The Award LTIP Units are both issued as equity securities of the
Partnership and granted as “Awards” under the Plan. The Company will have the right at its option, as set forth in the
Partnership Agreement, to issue Shares in exchange for partnership units into which Award LTIP Units may have been
converted pursuant to the Partnership Agreement, subject to certain limitations set forth in the Partnership Agreement, and such
Shares, if issued, will be issued under the Plan. The Employee must be eligible to receive the LTIP Units in compliance with
applicable federal and state securities laws and to that effect is required to complete, execute and deliver certain covenants,
representations and warranties (attached as Exhibit B). The Employee acknowledges that the Employee will have no right to
approve or disapprove such determination by the Company.
17.
Severability. If, for any reason, any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, such invalidity shall not
affect any other provision of this Agreement not so held invalid, and each such other provision shall to the full extent consistent
with law continue in full force and effect. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid in part, such invalidity shall
in no way affect the rest of such provision not held so invalid, and the rest of such provision, together with all other provisions
of this Agreement, shall to the full extent consistent with law continue in full force and effect.
18.
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State
of Delaware, without reference to principles of conflict of laws.
19.
Headings. The headings of paragraphs hereof are included solely for convenience of reference and shall not
control the meaning or interpretation of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
20.
Notices. Any notice to be given to the Company shall be addressed to the General Counsel, JBG SMITH
Properties, 4445 Willard Avenue, Suite 400, Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815, and any notice to be given the Employee shall be
addressed to the Employee at the Employee’s address as it appears on the employment records of the Company, or at such other
address as the Company or the Employee may hereafter designate in writing to the other.
21.
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts with the same effect as if each of the
signing parties had signed the same document. All counterparts shall be construed together and constitute the same instrument.
22.
Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto
and any successors to the Company and any successors to the Employee by will or the laws of descent and distribution, but this
Agreement shall not otherwise be assignable or otherwise subject to hypothecation by the Employee.
23.
Transfer; Redemption. None of the LTIP Units shall be sold, assigned, transferred, pledged or otherwise
disposed of or encumbered (whether voluntarily or involuntarily or by judgment, levy, attachment, garnishment or other legal
or equitable proceeding) (each such action, a “Transfer”), or redeemed in accordance with the Partnership Agreement (a) prior
to vesting and (b) unless such Transfer is in compliance with all applicable securities laws (including, without limitation, the
Securities Act), and such Transfer is in accordance with the applicable terms and conditions of the Partnership Agreement. Any
attempted Transfer of LTIP Units not in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Section 23 shall be null and void, and
the Partnership shall not reflect on its records any change in record ownership of any LTIP Units as a result of any such
Transfer, and shall otherwise refuse to recognize any such Transfer.
24.
Data Privacy Consent. In order to administer the Plan and this Agreement and to implement or structure
future equity grants, the Company and its agents may process any and all personal or professional data, including but not
limited to Social Security or other identification number, home address and telephone number, date of birth and other
information that is necessary or desirable for the administration of the Plan and/or this Agreement (the “Relevant
Information”). By entering into this Agreement, the Employee (i) authorizes the Company to collect, process, register and
transfer to its agents all Relevant Information? and (ii) authorizes the Company and its agents to store and transmit such
information in electronic form. The Employee shall have access to, and the right to change, the Relevant Information. Relevant
Information will only be used in accordance with applicable law and to the extent necessary to administer the Plan and this
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Agreement, and the Company and its agents will keep the Relevant Information confidential except as specifically authorized
under this paragraph.
25.
Electronic Delivery of Documents. By accepting this Agreement, the Employee (i) consents to the electronic
delivery of this Agreement, all information with respect to the Plan and any reports of the Company provided generally to the
Company’s stockholders? (ii) acknowledges that he or she may receive from the Company a paper copy of any documents
delivered electronically at no cost to the Employee by contacting the Company by telephone or in writing? (iii) further
acknowledges that he or she may revoke his or her consent to electronic delivery of documents at any time by notifying the
Company of such revoked consent by telephone, postal service or electronic mail? and (iv) further acknowledges that he or she
is not required to consent to electronic delivery of documents.
26.
Section 83(b) Election. In connection with this Agreement, the Employee hereby agrees to make an election
to include in gross income in the year of transfer the fair market value of the applicable Award LTIP Units over the amount paid
for them pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, substantially in the form attached hereto
as Exhibit C and to supply the necessary information in accordance with the regulations promulgated thereunder.
27.
Acknowledgement. The Employee hereby acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement and the LTIP Units
issued hereunder shall constitute satisfaction in full of all obligations of the Company and the Partnership, if any, to grant to the
Employee LTIP Units pursuant to the terms of any written employment agreement or letter or other written offer or description
of employment with the Company and/or the Partnership executed prior to or coincident with the date hereof.
[signature page follows]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Performance LTIP Unit Agreement has been executed by the parties hereto as of the
date and year first above written.
JBG SMITH Properties
By:
Name:
Title:
JBG SMITH Properties LP
By:
Name:
Title:
EMPLOYEE
Name:
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FORM OF LIMITED PARTNER SIGNATURE PAGE
EXHIBIT A
The Employee, desiring to become one of the within named Limited Partners of JBG SMITH Properties LP,
hereby accepts all of the terms and conditions of (including, without limitation, the provisions related to powers of attorney),
and becomes a party to, the Limited Partnership Agreement, dated as of July 17, 2017, of JBG SMITH Properties LP, as
amended (the “Partnership Agreement”). The Employee agrees that this signature page may be attached to any counterpart of
the Partnership Agreement and further agrees as follows (where the term “Limited Partner” refers to the Employee):
Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meaning ascribed thereto in the Partnership Agreement.
1.
The Limited Partner hereby confirms that it has reviewed the terms of the Partnership Agreement and affirms
and agrees that it is bound by each of the terms and conditions of the Partnership Agreement, including, without limitation, the
provisions thereof relating to limitations and restrictions on the transfer of Partnership Units.
2.
The Limited Partner hereby confirms that it is acquiring the Partnership Units for its own account as
principal, for investment and not with a view to resale or distribution, and that the Partnership Units may not be transferred or
otherwise disposed of by the Limited Partner otherwise than in a transaction pursuant to a registration statement filed by the
Partnership (which it has no obligation to file) or that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and all applicable state and foreign securities laws, and the General Partner may
refuse to transfer any Partnership Units as to which evidence of such registration or exemption from registration satisfactory to
the General Partner is not provided to it, which evidence may include the requirement of a legal opinion regarding the
exemption from such registration. If the General Partner delivers to the Limited Partner common Shares of beneficial interest of
the General Partner (“Common Shares”) upon redemption of any Partnership Units, the Common Shares will be acquired for
the Limited Partner’s own account as principal, for investment and not with a view to resale or distribution, and the Common
Shares may not be transferred or otherwise disposed of by the Limited Partner otherwise than in a transaction pursuant to a
registration statement filed by the General Partner with respect to such Common Shares (which it has no obligation under the
Partnership Agreement to file) or that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and all applicable state
and foreign securities laws, and the General Partner may refuse to transfer any Common Shares as to which evidence of such
registration or exemption from such registration satisfactory to the General Partner is not provided to it, which evidence may
include the requirement of a legal opinion regarding the exemption from such registration.
3.
The Limited Partner hereby affirms that it has appointed the General Partner, any Liquidator and authorized
officers and attorneys-in-fact of each, and each of those acting singly, in each case with full power of substitution, as its true
and lawful agent and attorney-in-fact, with full power and authority in its name, place and stead, in accordance with Section 2.4
of the Partnership Agreement, which section is hereby incorporated by reference. The foregoing power of attorney is hereby
declared to be irrevocable and a power coupled with an interest, and it shall survive and not be affected by the death,
incompetency, dissolution, disability, incapacity, bankruptcy or termination of the Limited Partner and shall extend to the
Limited Partner’s heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns.
4.
The Limited Partner hereby confirms that, notwithstanding any provisions of the Partnership Agreement to
the contrary, the LTIP Units shall not be redeemable by the Limited Partner pursuant to Section 8.6 of the Partnership
Agreement.
5.
(a)
The Limited Partner hereby irrevocably consents in advance to any amendment to the Partnership
Agreement, as may be recommended by the General Partner, intended to avoid the Partnership being treated as a publicly-
traded partnership within the meaning of Section 7704 of the Internal Revenue Code, including, without limitation, (x) any
amendment to the provisions of Section 8.6 of the Partnership Agreement intended to increase the waiting period between the
delivery of a Notice of Redemption and the Specified Redemption Date and/or the Valuation Date to up to sixty (60) days or
(y) any other amendment to the Partnership Agreement intended to make the redemption and transfer provisions, with respect
to certain redemptions and transfers, more similar to the provisions described in Treasury Regulations Section 1.7704-1(f).
(b)
The Limited Partner hereby appoints the General Partner, any Liquidator and authorized officers and
attorneys-in-fact of each, and each of those acting singly, in each case with full power of substitution, as its true and lawful
agent and attorney-in-fact, with full power and authority in its name, place and stead, to execute and deliver any amendment
referred to in the foregoing paragraph 5(a) on the Limited Partner’s behalf. The foregoing power of attorney is hereby declared
to be irrevocable and a power coupled with an interest, and it shall survive and not be affected by the death, incompetency,
dissolution, disability, incapacity, bankruptcy or termination of the Limited Partner and shall extend to the Limited Partner’s
heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns.
6.
The Limited Partner agrees that it will not transfer any interest in the Partnership Units (x) through (i) a
national, non-U.S., regional, local or other securities exchange, (ii) PORTAL or (iii) an over-the-counter market (including an
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interdealer quotation system that regularly disseminates firm buy or sell quotations by identified brokers or dealers by
electronic means or otherwise) or (y) to or through (a) a person, such as a broker or dealer, that makes a market in, or regularly
quotes prices for, interests in the Partnership, (b) a person that regularly makes available to the public (including customers or
subscribers) bid or offer quotes with respect to any interests in the Partnership and stands ready to effect transactions at the
quoted prices for itself or on behalf of others or (c) another readily available, regular and ongoing opportunity to sell or
exchange the interest through a public means of obtaining or providing information of offers to buy, sell or exchange the
interest.
7.
The Limited Partner acknowledges that the General Partner shall be a third-party beneficiary of the
representations, covenants and agreements set forth in Sections 4 and 6 hereof. The Limited Partner agrees that it will transfer,
whether by assignment or otherwise, Partnership Units only to the General Partner or to transferees that provide the Partnership
and the General Partner with the representations and covenants set forth in Sections 4 and 6 hereof.
8.
This acceptance shall be construed and enforced in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of
Delaware, without regard to the principles of conflicts of law.
Signature Line for Limited Partner:
Name:
Date:
February 2, 2018
Address of Limited Partner:
Exhibit A-2
EMPLOYEE’S COVENANTS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
EXHIBIT B
The Employee hereby represents, warrants and covenants as follows:
(a)
The Employee has received and had an opportunity to review the following documents (the “Background
Documents”):
(i)
The Company’s latest information statement filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission relating to the transactions contemplated by the Master Transaction Agreement (the “Transaction
Agreement”) dated as of October 31, 2016 between Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P., JBG Properties
Inc., a Maryland corporation and JBG/Operating Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, together with certain
JBG entities, and JBG SMITH Properties and JBG SMITH Properties LP;
(ii)
(iii)
Each of the Quarterly Report(s) on Form 10-Q of the Company?
Each of the Current Report(s) on Form 8-K of the Company and the Partnership, if any,
filed since the beginning of the current fiscal year;
(iv)
(v)
The Partnership Agreement? and
The Plan.
The Employee also acknowledges that any delivery of the Background Documents and other information relating to
the Company and the Partnership prior to the determination by the Partnership of the suitability of the Employee as a holder of
LTIP Units shall not constitute an offer of LTIP Units until such determination of suitability shall be made.
(b)
The Employee hereby represents and warrants that:
(i)
The Employee either (A) is an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501(a) under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or (B) by reason of the business and financial experience of
the Employee, together with the business and financial experience of those persons, if any, retained by the Employee
to represent or advise him with respect to the grant to him of LTIP Units, the potential conversion of LTIP Units into
Common Partnership Units of the Partnership (“Common Units”) and the potential redemption of such Common Units
for the Company’s common Shares (“REIT Shares”), has such knowledge, sophistication and experience in financial
and business matters and in making investment decisions of this type that the Employee (I) is capable of evaluating the
merits and risks of an investment in the Partnership and potential investment in the Company and of making an
informed investment decision, (II) is capable of protecting his own interest or has engaged representatives or advisors
to assist him in protecting his interests, and (III) is capable of bearing the economic risk of such investment.
(ii)
The Employee understands that (A) the Employee is responsible for consulting his own tax
advisors with respect to the application of the U.S. federal income tax laws, and the tax laws of any state, local or
other taxing jurisdiction to which the Employee is or by reason of the award of LTIP Units may become subject, to his
particular situation? (B) the Employee has not received or relied upon business or tax advice from the Company, the
Partnership or any of their respective employees, agents, consultants or advisors, in their capacity as such? (C) the
Employee provides services to the Partnership on a regular basis and in such capacity has access to such information,
and has such experience of and involvement in the business and operations of the Partnership, as the Employee
believes to be necessary and appropriate to make an informed decision to accept this award of LTIP Units? and (D) an
investment in the Partnership and/or the Company involves substantial risks. The Employee has been given the
opportunity to make a thorough investigation of matters relevant to the LTIP Units and has been furnished with, and
has reviewed and understands, materials relating to the Partnership and the Company and their respective activities
(including, but not limited to, the Background Documents). The Employee has been afforded the opportunity to obtain
any additional information (including any exhibits to the Background Documents) deemed necessary by the Employee
to verify the accuracy of information conveyed to the Employee. The Employee confirms that all documents, records,
and books pertaining to his receipt of LTIP Units which were requested by the Employee have been made available or
delivered to the Employee. The Employee has had an opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from the
Partnership and the Company, or from a person or persons acting on their behalf, concerning the terms and conditions
of the LTIP Units. The Employee has relied upon, and is making its decision solely upon, the Background
Documents and other written information provided to the Employee by the Partnership or the Company.
(iii)
The LTIP Units to be issued, the Common Units issuable upon conversion of the LTIP
Units and any REIT Shares issued in connection with the redemption of any such Common Units will be acquired for
the account of the Employee for investment only and not with a current view to, or with any intention of, a distribution
Exhibit B-1
or resale thereof, in whole or in part, or the grant of any participation therein, without prejudice, however, to the
Employee’s right (subject to the terms of the LTIP Units, the Plan and this Agreement) at all times to sell or otherwise
dispose of all or any part of his LTIP Units, Common Units or REIT Shares in compliance with the Securities Act, and
applicable state securities laws, and subject, nevertheless, to the disposition of his assets being at all times within his
control.
(iv)
The Employee acknowledges that (A) neither the LTIP Units to be issued, nor the Common
Units issuable upon conversion of the LTIP Units, have been registered under the Securities Act or state securities laws
by reason of a specific exemption or exemptions from registration under the Securities Act and applicable state
securities laws and, if such LTIP Units or Common Units are represented by certificates, such certificates will bear a
legend to such effect, (B) the reliance by the Partnership and the Company on such exemptions is predicated in part on
the accuracy and completeness of the representations and warranties of the Employee contained herein, (C) such LTIP
Units or Common Units, therefore, cannot be resold unless registered under the Securities Act and applicable state
securities laws, or unless an exemption from registration is available, (D) there is no public market for such LTIP
Units and Common Units and (E) neither the Partnership nor the Company has any obligation or intention to register
such LTIP Units or the Common Units issuable upon conversion of the LTIP Units under the Securities Act or any
state securities laws or to take any action that would make available any exemption from the registration requirements
of such laws, except that, upon the redemption of the Common Units for REIT Shares, the Company may issue such
REIT Shares under the Plan and pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-8 under the Securities Act, to the
extent that (I) the Employee is eligible to receive such REIT Shares under the Plan at the time of such issuance,
(II) the Company has filed a Form S-8 Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission
registering the issuance of such REIT Shares and (III) such Form S-8 is effective at the time of the issuance of such
REIT Shares. The Employee hereby acknowledges that because of the restrictions on transfer or assignment of such
LTIP Units acquired hereby and the Common Units issuable upon conversion of the LTIP Units which are set forth in
the Partnership Agreement or this Agreement, the Employee may have to bear the economic risk of his ownership of
the LTIP Units acquired hereby and the Common Units issuable upon conversion of the LTIP Units for an indefinite
period of time.
(v)
The Employee has determined that the LTIP Units are a suitable investment for the
Employee.
(vi)
No representations or warranties have been made to the Employee by the Partnership or the
Company, or any officer, director, shareholder, agent or affiliate of any of them, and the Employee has received no
information relating to an investment in the Partnership or the LTIP Units except the information specified in
paragraph (a) above.
(c)
So long as the Employee holds any LTIP Units, the Employee shall disclose to the Partnership in writing such
information as may be reasonably requested with respect to ownership of LTIP Units as the Partnership may deem reasonably
necessary to ascertain and to establish compliance with provisions of the Code applicable to the Partnership or to comply with
requirements of any other appropriate taxing authority.
(d)
The Employee hereby agrees to make an election under Section 83(b) of the Code with respect to the LTIP
Units awarded hereunder, and has delivered with this Agreement a completed, executed copy of the election form attached
hereto as Exhibit C. The Employee agrees to file the election (or to permit the Partnership to file such election on the
Employee’s behalf) within thirty (30) days after the award of the LTIP Units hereunder with the IRS Service Center at which
such Employee files his personal income tax returns.
The address set forth on the signature page of this Agreement is the address of the Employee’s principal residence, and the
Employee has no present intention of becoming a resident of any country, state or jurisdiction other than the country and state
in which such residence is sited.
Exhibit B-2
EXHIBIT C
ELECTION TO INCLUDE IN GROSS INCOME IN YEAR OF TRANSFER OF PROPERTY PURSUANT TO
SECTION 83(B) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
The undersigned hereby makes an election pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code with
respect to the property described below and supplies the following information in accordance with the regulations promulgated
thereunder:
1.
The name, address and taxpayer identification number of the undersigned are:
Name:
Address:
(the “Taxpayer”)
Social Security No./Taxpayer Identification No.:
2.
Description of property with respect to which the election is being made:
The election is being made with respect to LTIP Units in JBG SMITH Properties LP (the “Partnership”).
The date on which the LTIP Units were transferred is February 2, 2018. The taxable year to which this
election relates is calendar year 2018.
Nature of restrictions to which the LTIP Units are subject:
(a)
(b)
With limited exceptions, until the LTIP Units vest, the Taxpayer may not transfer in any manner any
portion of the LTIP Units without the consent of the Partnership.
The Taxpayer’s LTIP Units vest in accordance with the vesting provisions described in the Schedule
attached hereto. Unvested LTIP Units are forfeited in accordance with the vesting provisions
described in the Schedule attached hereto.
The fair market value at time of transfer (determined without regard to any restrictions other than a nonlapse
restriction as defined in Treasury Regulations Section 1.83-3(h)) of the LTIP Units with respect to which this
election is being made was $0 per LTIP Unit.
The amount paid by the Taxpayer for the LTIP Units was $0 per LTIP Unit.
A copy of this statement has been furnished to the Partnership and JBG SMITH Properties.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Dated:
Name:
Exhibit C-1
SCHEDULE TO EXHIBIT C
Vesting Provisions of LTIP Units
The LTIP Units are subject to performance-based vesting criteria, based on certain absolute and relative total
shareholder return thresholds, and subsequent time-based vesting criteria, provided that the Taxpayer remains an employee of
JBG SMITH Properties or its affiliate through the relevant vesting periods, subject to acceleration in the event of certain
extraordinary transactions or termination of the Taxpayer’s service relationship with JBG SMITH Properties (or its affiliate)
under specified circumstances. Unvested LTIP Units are subject to forfeiture in the event of failure to vest based on the failure
to satisfy the applicable performance goals and the passage of time and continued employment.
JBG SMITH Properties, a Maryland real estate
investment trust
By:
Name:
Title:
Employee
Exhibit C-2
Exhibit 10.37
February 21, 2020
Robert Stewart
c/o JBG SMITH Properties
4747 Bethesda Avenue, Suite 200
Bethesda, MD 20814
Dear Rob:
This letter (this “Letter Agreement”) reflects our agreement to adjust your compensation program, commencing
January 2020, to reduce your base salary and provide a greater percentage of your total compensation in the form of
equity incentive awards, with your total compensation remaining the same.
To effectuate the foregoing, the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated as of June 16, 2017 between
you and JBG SMITH Properties (the “Agreement”), is hereby amended as follows, effective as of January 1, 2020:
1. Section 5(a) of the Agreement is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Base Salary. Effective January 1, 2020, the Company will pay Executive a base salary at the rate of not
less than $50,000 per year (“Base Salary”). Executive’s Base Salary will be paid in approximately equal
installments in accordance with the Company’s customary payroll practices. Executive’s Base Salary shall
be reviewed at last annually for possible increase, but not decrease. If Executive’s Base Salary is increased
by the Company, such increased Base Salary will then constitute the Base Salary for all purposes of this
Agreement.
2. Section 5(c)(ii) of the Agreement is amended to add the following sentence at the end thereof to read as
follows:
With respect to calendar year 2020, in addition to any grant otherwise awarded to Executive by the
Compensation Committee of the Board in accordance with its normal grant practices, Executive shall
receive an equity grant in the form of time-based long-term incentive units (“LTIP Units”), in an amount
not less than $500,000 divided by the fair value of an LTIP Unit on the grant date, as determined in
accordance with the Company’s standard procedures.
3. Section 8(b)(i) of the Agreement is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
(i)
The “Severance Amount” will be equal to:
(A)
if such termination is following the execution of a definitive agreement the consummation
of which would result in, or within two years following, a Change in Control of the Company (and such
Change in Control does in fact occur) (a “Qualifying CIC Termination”), two times the sum of Executive’s:
(x) $500,000, and (y) target Annual Bonus, payable in a lump sum within 60 days after the Date of
Termination; or
(B)
if such termination is not a Qualifying CIC Termination, one times the sum of Executive’s
(x) $500,000, and (y) target Annual Bonus, payable in equal installments over 12 months in accordance
with the Company’s regular payroll procedures, commencing within 60 days after the Date of Termination.
4. Section 8(e) of the Agreement is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Nonrenewal of the Agreement by the Company. Upon notice to Executive of the Company’s intention to
not renew the term of this Agreement, pursuant to Section 2, and conditioned upon the execution by
Executive of the Release, which must become effective within 55 days following the Date of Termination,
Executive shall be entitled to receive (i) an amount equal to one times the sum of Executive’s (x) $500,000,
and (y) target Annual Bonus, payable in equal installments over 12 months in accordance with the
Company’s regular payroll procedures, commencing within 60 days after the Date of Termination, (ii) the
Pro Rata Bonus, (iii) the Equity Vesting Benefits and (iv) the Unpaid Prior Year Bonus. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, if upon mutual agreement with Executive to continue Executive’s employment with the
Company, the Company repudiates the notice described in the preceding sentence, Executive shall not be
entitled to any payments described in this Section 8(e). For the avoidance of doubt, following a nonrenewal
of the Agreement by the Company, Executive shall continue to be subject to those provisions that survive
the termination of this Agreement, including without limitation, those provided in Section 11.
Waiver of Good Reason. By signing below, you hereby waive any right to terminate your employment for “Good
Reason,” as defined in Section 6(d) of the Agreement, due to the change in your compensation arrangement as set
forth in this Letter Agreement.
Please acknowledge your acceptance and consent to the terms described in this Letter Agreement by signing below.
You understand that these terms may not be amended or modified except in a writing signed by you and a duly
authorized officer of the Company.
Regards,
JBG SMITH Properties
By:
/s/ Steven A. Museles
Name:
Steven A. Museles
Title:
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
ACKNOWLEDGED, ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO this 21st day of February, 2020.
/s/ Robert Stewart
Robert Stewart
SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT
JBG SMITH PROPERTIES
as of December 31, 2019
Exhibit 21.1
Entity
1101 Fern Street, L.L.C.
1200 Eads Street LLC
1200 Eads Street Sub LLC
1229-1231 25th Street, L.L.C.
1244 South Capitol Residential, L.L.C.
1250 First Street Office, L.L.C.
1263 First Street Office, L.L.C.
1400 Eads Street LLC
1400 Eads Street Sub LLC
151 Q Street Co-Investment, L.P.
151 Q Street REIT, L.L.C.
151 Q Street Residential, L.L.C.
1770 Crystal Drive, L.L.C.
1776 Seed Investors, LP
1800 Rockville Residential, L.L.C.
1800 S. Bell, L.L.C.
220 S. 20th Street Member, L.L.C.
220 S. 20th Street, L.L.C.
2101 L STREET, L.L.C.
50 Patterson Office, L.L.C.
51 N 50 Patterson Corporate Member, L.L.C.
51 N 50 Patterson Holdings, L.L.C.
51 N Residential, L.L.C.
5640 Fishers Associates, L.L.C.
5640 Fishers GP, L.L.C.
75 New York Avenue, L.L.C.
7200 Wisconsin Condo Association, Inc.
7900 Wisconsin Residential, L.L.C.
Arna-Eads, L.L.C.
Arna-Fern, L.L.C.
Ashley House Member, L.L.C.
Ashley House Residential, L.L.C.
Atlantic AB Holdings, L.L.C.
Atlantic AB Services, L.L.C.
Atlantic Residential A, L.L.C.
Atlantic Residential C, L.L.C.
Atlantic Retail B, L.L.C.
Blue Lion Cell 2, PC
Blue Lion 1, IC, L.L.C.
Blue Lion PCC, LLC
Bowen Building, L.P.
Building Maintenance Service LLC
Central Place Office, L.L.C.
Central Place REIT, L.L.C.
Central Place TRS, L.L.C.
CESC 1101 17th Street L.L.C.
CESC 1101 17th Street L.P.
CESC 1101 17th Street Manager L.L.C.
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Entity
CESC 1150 17th Street L.L.C.
CESC 1150 17th Street Manager, L.L.C.
CESC 1730 M Street L.L.C.
CESC 2101 L Street L.L.C.
CESC Commerce Executive Park L.L.C.
CESC Crystal Square Four L.L.C.
CESC Crystal/Rosslyn L.L.C.
CESC Crystal Rosslyn II, L.L.C.
CESC District Holdings L.L.C.
CESC Downtown Member L.L.C.
CESC Engineering TRS, L.L.C.
CESC Gateway One L.L.C.
CESC Gateway Two Limited Partnership
CESC Gateway Two Manager L.L.C.
CESC Gateway/Square L.L.C.
CESC Gateway/Square Member L.L.C.
CESC H Street L.L.C.
CESC Mall L.L.C.
CESC Mall Land L.L.C.
CESC One Courthouse Plaza Holdings LLC
CESC One Courthouse Plaza L.L.C.
CESC One Democracy Plaza L.P.
CESC One Democracy Plaza Manager L.L.C.
CESC Park Five Land L.L.C.
CESC Park Five Manager L.L.C.
CESC Park Four Land L.L.C.
CESC Park Four Manager L.L.C.
CESC Park One Land L.L.C.
CESC Park One Manager L.L.C.
CESC Park Three Land L.L.C.
CESC Park Three Manager L.L.C.
CESC Park Two L.L.C.
CESC Park Two Land L.L.C.
CESC Plaza Five Limited Partnership
CESC Plaza Limited Partnership
CESC Plaza Manager L.L.C.
CESC Potomac Yard LLC
CESC Square L.L.C.
CESC TRS, L.L.C.
CESC Two Courthouse Plaza Limited Partnership
CESC Two Courthouse Plaza Manager L.L.C.
CESC Water Park L.L.C.
Charles E. Smith Commercial Realty L.P.
Crystal Gateway 3 Owner, L.L.C.
Crystal Tech Fund LP
Fairways I Residential, L.L.C.
Fairways II Residential, L.L.C.
Fairways Residential REIT, L.L.C.
Falkland Chase Residential I, L.L.C.
Falkland Chase Residential II, L.L.C.
Falkland/REC Holdco, L.L.C.
Falkland/REC Holdco Member, L.L.C.
Falkland Road Residential, L.L.C.
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Entity
Fifth Crystal Park Associates Limited Partnership
First Crystal Park Associates Limited Partnership
Fishers III GP, L.L.C.
Florida Avenue Residential, L.L.C.
Fort Totten North, L.L.C.
Fourth Crystal Park Associates Limited Partnership
H Street Building Corporation
H Street Management LLC
James House Member, L.L.C.
James House Residential, L.L.C.
JBG Associates, L.L.C.
JBG Core Venture I, L.P.
JBG SMITH Impact Manager, L.L.C.
JBG SMITH PROPERTIES
JBG SMITH PROPERTIES LP
JBG Urban, L.L.C.
JBG/151 Q Street Services, L.L.C.
JBG/1233 20th Street, L.L.C.
JBG/1250 First Member, L.L.C.
JBG/12511 Parklawn, L.L.C.
JBG/1253 20th Street, L.L.C.
JBG/1300 First Street, L.L.C.
JBG/1600 K Member, L.L.C.
JBG/1600 K, L.L.C.
JBG/1831 Wiehle, L.L.C.
JBG/1861 Wiehle Lessee, L.L.C.
JBG/55 New York Avenue, L.L.C.
JBG/6th Street Associates, L.L.C.
JBG/7200 Wisconsin Mezz, L.L.C.
JBG/7200 Wisconsin, L.L.C.
JBG/7900 Wisconsin Member, L.L.C.
JBG/Asset Management, L.L.C.
JBG/Atlantic Developer, L.L.C.
JBG/Atlantic Fund, L.P.
JBG/Atlantic GP, L.L.C.
JBG/Atlantic Investor, L.L.C.
JBG/Atlantic REIT, L.L.C.
JBG/BC 5640, L.P.
JBG/BC Chase Tower, L.P.
JBG/BC Fishers III, L.P.
JBG/BC GP, L.L.C.
JBG/BC Investor, L.P.
JBG/Bethesda Avenue, L.L.C.
JBG/Commercial Management, L.L.C.
JBG/Core I GP, L.L.C.
JBG/Core I LP, L.L.C.
JBG/Courthouse Metro, L.L.C.
JBG/Development Group, L.L.C.
JBG/Development Services, L.L.C.
JBG/Fort Totten Member, L.L.C.
JBG/Foundry Office REIT, L.L.C.
JBG/7900 Wisconsin Member, L.L.C.
JBG/Foundry Office, L.L.C.
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Entity
JBG/Foundry Office Services, L.L.C.
JBG/Fund IX Transferred, L.L.C.
JBG/Fund VI Transferred, L.L.C.
JBG/Fund VII Transferred, L.L.C.
JBG/Fund VIII Services, L.L.C.
JBG/Fund VIII Transferred, L.L.C.
JBG/Fund VIII Trust
JBG/Hatton Retail, L.L.C.
JBG/HQ Member, L.L.C.
JBG/Landbay G Member, L.L.C.
JBG/Landbay G, L.L.C.
JBG/L’Enfant Plaza Member, L.L.C.
JBG/L’Enfant Plaza Mezzanine, L.L.C.
JBG/LEP Southeast, L.L.C.
JBG/LEP Southeast Manager, L.L.C.
JBG/Lionhead, L.L.C.
JBG/N & Patterson Member, L.L.C.
JBG/New York Avenue, L.L.C.
JBG/Nicholson Lane East II, L.L.C.
JBG/Nicholson Lane East, L.L.C.
JBG/Nicholson Lane West, L.L.C.
JBG/Nicholson Member, L.L.C.
JBG/Pickett Office REIT, L.L.C.
JBG/Pickett Office, L.L.C.
JBG/Residential Management, L.L.C.
JBG/Reston Executive Center, L.L.C.
JBG/Retail Management, L.L.C.
JBG/Rosslyn Gateway North, L.L.C.
JBG/Rosslyn Gateway South, L.L.C.
JBG/Shay Retail, L.L.C.
JBG/Sherman Member, L.L.C.
JBG/Tenant Services, L.L.C.
JBG/Twinbrook Metro, L.LC.
JBG/UDM Transferred, L. L. C.
JBG/Urban TRS, L.L.C.
JBG/West Half Residential Member, L.L.C.
JBG/Woodbridge REIT, L.L.C.
JBG/Woodbridge Retail, L.L.C.
JBG/Woodbridge Services, L.L.C.
JBG/Woodbridge, L.L.C.
JBG/Woodmont II, L.L.C.
JBGS/1235 South Clark, L.L.C.
JBGS 1399 New York Avenue TIC Owner, L.L.C.
JBGS Employee Company, L.L.C.
JBGS Hotel Operator L.L.C.
JBGS Warner GP, L.L.C.
JBGS/1101 South Capitol, L.L.C.
JBGS/1399 HOLDING, L.L.C.
JBGS/1399 New York Avenue TIC Owner, L.L.C.
JBGS/17th Street Holdings, L.P.
JBGS/17th Street, L.L.C.
JBGS/1900 N GP, L.L.C.
JBGS/1900 N, L.L.C.
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187
188
189
190
191
192
193
194
195
196
197
198
199
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
State of Organization
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Maryland
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Maryland
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Maryland
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Entity
JBGS/1900 N Member, L.P.
JBGS/1900 N REIT, L.L.C.
JBGS/Bowen GP, L.L.C.
JBGS/Bowen II, L.L.C.
JBGS/Bowen, L.L.C.
JBGS/Capitol Point TDR Holdings, L.L.C.
JBGS/CES Management, L.L.C.
JBGS/CIM Wardman Owner Member, L.L.C.
JBGS/Commercial Realty GEN-PAR, L.L.C.
JBGS/Company Manager, L.L.C.
JBGS/Courthouse I, L.L.C.
JBGS/Courthouse II, L.L.C.
JBGS/Fund VIII REIT Management Services, L.L.C.
JBGS/Hotel Operator, L.L.C.
JBGS/Hotel Owner, L.L.C.
JBGS/IB Holdings, L.L.C.
JBGS/KMS Holdings, L.L.C.
JBGS/Management OP, L.P.
JBGS/OP Management Services, L.L.C.
JBGS/Pentagon Plaza, L.L.C.
JBGS/Pickett Services, L.L.C.
JBGS/Recap GP L.L.C.
JBGS/Recap, L.L.C.
JBGS/TRS, L.L.C.
JBGS/Wardman Owner Member, L.L.C.
JBGS/Warner Acquisition, L.L.C.
JBGS/Warner GP, L.L.C.
JBGS/Warner Holdings, L.P.
JBGS/Warner, L.L.C.
JBGS/Waterfront Holdings, L.L.C.
Kaempfer Management Services, LLC
Landbay G Corporate Member, L.L.C.
Landbay G Declarant, L.L.C.
LBG Parcel A, L.L.C.
LBG Parcel B, L.L.C.
LBG Parcel C, L.L.C.
LBG Parcel D, L.L.C.
LBG Parcel E, L.L.C.
LBG Parcel F, L.L.C.
LBG Parcel G, L.L.C.
LBG Parcel H, L.L.C.
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236
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239
240
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
248
249 Market Square Fairfax MM LLC
250
251
252
253
254
255
256
257
258
259
260
National Landing Business Owners’ Association
National Landing Development, L.L.C.
National Landing Hotel TRS, L.L.C.
New Kaempfer 1501 LLC
New Kaempfer IB LLC
New Kaempfer Waterfront LLC
North Glebe Office, L.L.C.
Operating Partners Legacy, L.L.C.
Palisades 1399 New York Avenue TIC Owner LLC
Park One Member L.L.C.
Potomac Creek Associates, L.L.C.
State of Organization
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Virginia
Delaware
Virginia
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Virginia
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Virginia
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Entity
Potomac House Member, L.L.C.
Potomac House Residential, L.L.C.
PY RR Land, L.L.C.
Rosslyn Gateway Hotel, L.L.C.
Sherman Avenue, L.L.C.
SINEWAVE VENTURES FUND I, L.P.
SMB Tenant Services, LLC
South Capitol L.L.C.
The Commerce Metro Association of Co-Owners
Third Crystal Park Associates Limited Partnership
Twinbrook Commons Office, L.L.C.
Twinbrook Commons Residential 1B, L.L.C.
Twinbrook Commons Residential North, L.L.C.
Twinbrook Commons Residential South, L.L.C.
Twinbrook Commons Residential West, L.L.C.
Twinbrook Commons, L.L.C.
UBI Management LLC
Universal Bldg., North, Inc.
Universal Building, Inc.
V0012 LLC
261
262
263
264
265
266
267
268
269
270
271
272
273
274
275
276
277
278
279
280
281 Wardman Hotel Owner, L.L.C.
282 Warner Investments, L.P.
283 Washington CESC TRS, L.L.C.
284 Washington CT Fund GP LLC
285 WASHINGTON HOUSING INITIATIVE IMPACT POOL, L.L.C.
286 Washington Mart TRS, L.L.C.
287 WATERFRONT 375 M STREET, LLC
288 WATERFRONT 425 M STREET, LLC
289 West Half Residential II, L.L.C.
290 West Half Residential III, L.L.C.
State of Organization
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
District of Columbia
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Virginia
Virginia
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
District of Columbia
District of Columbia
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Exhibit 23.1
We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-220507 on Form S-8 and Registration Statement
No. 333-226023 on Form S-3 of our reports dated February 25, 2020, relating to the financial statements of JBG SMITH Properties,
and the effectiveness of JBG SMITH Properties’ internal control over financial reporting, appearing in this Annual Report on Form
10-K of JBG SMITH Properties for the year ended December 31, 2019.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
McLean, Virginia
February 25, 2020
1.
2.
3.
4.
Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
I, W. Matthew Kelly, certify that:
I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of JBG SMITH Properties;
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material
fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not
misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present
in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the
periods presented in this report;
The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be
designed under our supervision to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in
which this report is being prepared;
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting
to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial
reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles;
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report
our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period
covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred
during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual
report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control
over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over
financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons
performing the equivalent functions):
a.
b.
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial
reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize
and report financial information; and
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role
in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
February 25, 2020
/s/ W. Matthew Kelly
W. Matthew Kelly
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
I, Stephen W. Theriot, certify that:
I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of JBG SMITH Properties;
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material
fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not
misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present
in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the
periods presented in this report;
The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be
designed under our supervision to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in
which this report is being prepared;
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting
to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial
reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles;
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report
our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period
covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred
during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual
report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control
over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over
financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons
performing the equivalent functions):
a.
b.
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial
reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize
and report financial information; and
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role
in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
February 25, 2020
/s/ Stephen W. Theriot
Stephen W. Theriot
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED
PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE
SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
Exhibit 32.1
In connection with the Annual Report of JBG SMITH Properties (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31,
2019 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, W. Matthew Kelly, Chief Executive
Officer of the Company, and I, Stephen W. Theriot, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, to our knowledge, pursuant
to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
1)
2)
the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended; and
the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of
operations of the Company.
February 25, 2020
February 25, 2020
/s/ W. Matthew Kelly
W. Matthew Kelly
Chief Executive Officer
/s/ Stephen W. Theriot
Stephen W. Theriot
Chief Financial Officer
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