Saul Centers

None of the warning signs we check for were found.

We look for five warning signs: doubt it can keep going, weak checks on its own accounts, a notice that its past accounts can't be relied on, a change of auditor, and one customer bringing in a big share of sales. We don't check lawsuits, investigations or debt yet.

We checked the auditor's report, internal controls, restatement notices, auditor changes and big customers in the 10-K filed 27 Feb 2026, plus the 10-Q filed 6 Aug 2026 and 3 later 8-Ks.

Cheap for a reason is the question the numbers cannot answer.

Whether the price already reflects the risks is what the deep dive is for.

• AI presents risks and challenges that could adversely affect our business, results of operations and reputations.

  Could happen

  We are evaluating and may in the future adopt certain AI tools, including generative AI and other automated decision-making technologies, to support certain internal functions and operations with the goal of improving operating efficiencies. Implementing and maintaining these technologies may require significant investments in software, data management, cybersecurity, governance and controls, and personnel with the requisite skills. If we are unable to effectively adopt AI tools, or if we do not do so as quickly as needed to remain competitive, we may not achieve expected efficiencies, could fall behind competitors, and our business could be adversely affected. Conversely, deploying AI tools too rapidly or without appropriate policies, testing, oversight and controls could result in ineffective adoption, operational disruptions, and flawed, biased or misleading outputs (which may appear reliable), leading to incorrect decisions, competitive harm, reputational damage, and legal or regulatory liability.

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• AI presents risks and challenges that could adversely affect our business, results of operations and reputations.

  Could happen

  Certain of our vendors and other third parties may incorporate AI tools into the products or services they provide to us, sometimes without disclosure, may use or implement such tools improperly or ineffectively, and the providers of such tools may not meet existing or evolving standards for security, privacy, and data protection. As a result, our use of, or reliance on, such vendors could increase the risk of cybersecurity or privacy incidents, litigation or regulatory action, and reputational harm.

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• Financial and economic conditions may have an adverse impact on us, our tenants’ businesses and our results of operations.

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  Our business may be affected by market and economic challenges experienced by the U.S. economy and real estate industry as a whole, as well as by the economic conditions in the markets in which our properties are located. Current geopolitical and domestic challenges could impact the U.S. economy and overall consumer spending and willingness to visit shopping centers in person, including, but not limited to, trade restrictions (such as existing and potential tariffs and retaliatory measures from foreign countries), foreign wars, and domestic civil unrest. Additional economic challenges that can adversely affect our retail tenants and anchor retailers include high inflation and unemployment levels, labor shortages, supply chain constraints, and increases in energy prices and interest rates.

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• AI presents risks and challenges that could adversely affect our business, results of operations and reputations.

  Could happen

  The legal and regulatory environment governing AI continues to evolve rapidly and remains uncertain. New or changing laws, regulations, or industry standards could require us to devote significant resources to compliance, modify or limit our use of AI, implement additional controls, or change business practices. Any such requirements could increase our costs, reduce anticipated benefits, restrict our ability to use AI effectively, or expose us to fines, penalties or other enforcement actions.

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