VREMEDIUM SIGNALOPERATIONAL10-K

Veris Residential significantly reduced its property portfolio from 22 to 17 multifamily rental properties while substantially improving its balance sheet through debt reduction and cash generation.

The company appears to be executing a portfolio optimization strategy, divesting properties to strengthen its financial position and focus on core assets. The shift in language from "non-strategic" to "non-core" assets suggests a more strategic approach to portfolio management, while the emphasis on a "technology-enabled, vertically integrated operating platform" indicates a pivot toward operational efficiency and modernization.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

The company's financial position improved markedly, with cash nearly doubling to $14.1M while total debt declined meaningfully to $1.4B from $1.7B. Operating cash flow grew substantially to $76.0M, reflecting stronger operational performance. The balance sheet deleveraging combined with improved cash generation suggests successful asset rationalization and enhanced operational efficiency following the portfolio reduction.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
+94.8%
$7.3M$14.1M

Cash position surged 94.8% — strong cash generation or capital raise providing significant financial cushion.

Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
+45.2%
$52.3M$76.0M

Operating cash flow surged 45.2% — exceptional cash generation, highest quality earnings signal.

Total Debt
Balance Sheet
-18.5%
$1.7B$1.4B

Debt reduced 18.5% — deleveraging strengthens balance sheet and reduces financial risk.

Total Liabilities
Balance Sheet
-17.7%
$1.7B$1.4B

Liabilities reduced 17.7% — deleveraging improves balance sheet strength and financial flexibility.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-23
PRIOR — 2025-02-24
ADDED
As of February 16, 2026, 93,458,388 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value, of Veris Residential, Inc.
As of December 31, 2025, the General Partner owned an approximate 91.6 percent common unit interest in the Operating Partnership.
The Company's technology-enabled, vertically integrated operating platform delivers a contemporary living experience aligned with residents' preferences while positively impacting the communities it serves to maximize value for all stakeholders.
The General Partner controls Veris Residential, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, together with its subsidiaries (collectively, the Operating Partnership ), as its sole general partner and owned a 91.6 percent and 91.5 percent common unit interest in the Operating Partnership as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
As of December 31, 2025, the Company owned or had interests in 17 multifamily rental properties, as well as non-core assets comprised of three parking/retail properties, plus developable land (collectively, the "Properties").
The Properties are comprised of: (a) 16 wholly-owned or Company-controlled properties comprised of 13 multifamily properties and three non-core assets, plus developable land and (b) four multifamily properties owned by unconsolidated joint ventures in which the Company has investment interests.
The Properties are located in New Jersey, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia.
A key component of the Company s current capital allocation strategy is the reduction of leverage through the use of asset sale proceeds and excess cash flow to repay debt, converting low- to no-yielding assets into earnings growth through improved borrowing costs and credit terms.
When evaluating investments, the Company considers the impact on leverage, liquidity and overall balance sheet strength.
The Company believes that its focus on sustainability also enhances value for the Company in the short-term, through cost savings and greater interest from sustainability conscious residents.
REMOVED
As of February 18, 2025, 92,954,360 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value, of Veris Residential, Inc.
As of December 31, 2024, the General Partner owned an approximate 91.5 percent common unit interest in the Operating Partnership.
The Company is focused on conducting business in a socially, ethically, and environmentally responsible manner, while seeking to maximize value for all stakeholders.
The General Partner controls Veris Residential, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, together with its subsidiaries (collectively, the Operating Partnership ), as its sole general partner and owned a 91.5 percent and 91.4 percent common unit interest in the Operating Partnership as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
As of December 31, 2024, the Company owned or had interests in 22 multifamily rental properties, as well as non-strategic assets comprised of three parking/retail properties, plus developable land (collectively, the "Properties").
The Properties are comprised of: (a) 19 wholly-owned or Company-controlled properties, comprised of 16 multifamily properties and three non-core assets, and (b) six multifamily properties owned by unconsolidated joint ventures in which the Company has investment interests.
The Properties are located in three states in the Northeast, plus the District of Columbia.
The Company s multifamily properties have an average age of eight years, typically requiring lower maintenance capital expenditures than a more mature portfolio.
The Company believes that this factor provides it with a competitive advantage as it can retain more capital and generate a higher yield than an older portfolio.
These investments will convert low- to no-yielding assets into cash-flowing, high quality assets with strong growth prospects.
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