SITE Centers Corp. Revenue Disclosure
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Revenue and Receivables
Beginning in March 2020, the retail sector was significantly impacted by the COVID‑19 pandemic. Though the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tenant operations varied by tenant category, local conditions and applicable government mandates, a significant number of the Company’s tenants experienced a reduction in sales and foot traffic, and many tenants were forced to limit their operations or close their businesses for a period of time, primarily in 2020. The COVID‑19 pandemic also had a significant impact on the Company’s collection of rents from April 2020 through the end of 2020. The Company engaged in discussions with most of its larger tenants that failed to satisfy all or a portion of their rent obligations and agreed to terms on rent-deferral arrangements (and, in a small number of cases, rent abatements) and other lease modifications with a significant number of such tenants. As of December 31, 2022, the COVID-19-related deferral arrangements for tenants that were not accounted for on the cash basis have been repaid.
For those tenants where the Company is unable to assert that collection of amounts due over the lease term is probable, regardless if the Company has entered into a deferral agreement to extend the payment terms, the Company has categorized these tenants on the cash basis of accounting. As a result, all existing accounts receivable relating to these tenants have been reserved in full, including straight-line rental income, and no rental income is recognized from such tenants once they have been placed on the cash basis of accounting until payments are received. The Company will remove the cash basis designation and resume recording rental income from such tenants on a straight-line basis at such time it believes collection from the tenants is probable based upon a demonstrated payment history, improved liquidity, the addition of credit-worthy guarantors or a recapitalization event.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded net uncollectible revenue that resulted in rental income of $1.4 million primarily due to rental income paid in 2022 related to outstanding amounts owed for prior periods from tenants on the cash basis of accounting. During the year ended December 31 2021, the Company recorded net uncollectible revenue that resulted in rental income of $9.4 million (the Company’s share of unconsolidated joint ventures was $1.6 million), primarily due to rental income paid in 2021 related to outstanding amounts owed from tenants on the cash basis of accounting that were contractually due in 2020. During the year ended December 31, 2020, tenants on the cash basis of accounting and other related reserves resulted in a reduction of rental income of $31.9 million (the Company’s share of unconsolidated joint ventures was $4.4 million). These amounts also include reductions in contractual rental payments due from tenants as compared to pre-modification payments due to the impact of lease modifications, with a partial increase in straight-line rent to offset a portion of the impact on net income.
Fee and Other Income
Fee and Other Income on the consolidated statements of operations includes revenue from contracts with customers and other property-related income and is recognized in the period earned as follows (in thousands):
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For the Year Ended December 31, |
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2022 |
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2021 |
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2020 |
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Revenue from contracts: |
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Asset and property management fees |
$ |
8,308 |
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$ |
25,798 |
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$ |
31,255 |
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Leasing commissions and development fees |
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1,863 |
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3,878 |
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6,956 |
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RVI disposition fees |
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385 |
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9,016 |
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3,142 |
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RVI credit facility guaranty fees |
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— |
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60 |
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60 |
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Total revenue from contracts with customers |
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10,556 |
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38,752 |
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41,413 |
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Other property income |
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4,691 |
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3,313 |
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4,056 |
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Total fee and other income |
$ |
15,247 |
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$ |
42,065 |
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$ |
45,469 |
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Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
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| 2022 | Feb 23, 2023 | Showing above |
| 2021 | Feb 24, 2022 | |
| 2020 | Feb 25, 2021 | |
| 2019 | Feb 27, 2020 | |
| 2018 | Feb 27, 2019 | |
About Revenue Disclosures
Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.
Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.