The 10-K against last year's
321 changes: 45 added, 85 removed, 185 reworded, 6 quiet changes
10-K 0001037540-26-000006 (2026-02-27) vs 10-K 0001656423-25-000009 (2025-02-27) Not compared: Legal Proceedings.
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Risk Factors 213 words changed in this paragraph; it is 31% similar to last year's version.
BXP has agreed in the limited partnership agreement of BPLP not to engage in specified extraordinary transactions, including, among others, business combinations, unless limited partners of BPLP other than BXP receive, or have the opportunity to receive, either (1) the same consideration for their partnership interests as holders of BXP common stock in the transaction or (2) limited partnership units that, among other things, would entitle the holders, upon redemption of these units, to receive shares of common equity of a publicly traded company or the same consideration as holders of BXP common stock received in the transaction. If these limited partners would not receive such consideration, we cannot engage in the transaction unless limited partners holding at least 75% of the common units of limited partnership interest, other than those held by BXP or its affiliates, consent to the transaction. In addition, BXP has agreed in the limited partnership agreement of BPLP that it will not complete specified extraordinary transactions, including among others, business combinations, in which BXP receives the approval of its common stockholders unless (1) limited partners holding at least 75% of the common units of limited partnership interest, other than those held by BXP or its affiliates, consent to the transaction or (2) the limited partners of BPLP are also allowed to vote and the transaction would have been approved had these limited partners been able to vote as common stockholders on the transaction. Therefore, if BXP’s common stockholders approve a specified extraordinary transaction, the partnership agreement requires the following before it can complete the transaction:
Source: Item 1A, 10-K 0001037540-26-000006 vs Item 1A, 10-K 0001656423-25-000009
MD&A 166 words changed in this paragraph; it is 40% similar to last year's version.
BXP is one of the largest publicly traded office real estate investment trusts (REITs) REITs (based on total market capitalization as of December 31, 2024) 2025) in the United States that develops, owns, and manages primarily premier workplaces. Our properties are concentrated in six dynamic gateway markets in the U.S. - Boston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, DC. BPLP is the entity through which BXP conducts substantially all of its business and owns (either directly or through subsidiaries) substantially all of its assets. We generate revenue and cash primarily by leasing premier workplaces to our clients. When making leasing decisions, we consider, among other things, the creditworthiness of the client and the industry in which it conducts business, the length of the lease, the rental rate to be paid at inception and throughout the lease term, the amount of any security deposit or letter of credit posted by the client, the costs of tenant improvement allowances, free rent periods and other landlord concessions, anticipated operating expenses and real estate taxes, the date by which we expect to begin revenue recognition for the lease under GAAP, current and anticipated vacancy in our properties and the market overall (including sublease space), current and expected future demand for the space, the impact of other clients’ expansion rights and general economic factors.
Source: Item 7, 10-K 0001037540-26-000006 vs Item 7, 10-K 0001656423-25-000009
Accounting Policies 129 words changed in this paragraph; it is 82% similar to last year's version.
Management reviews its long-lived assets for indicators of impairment following the end of each quarter and when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. This evaluation of long-lived assets is dependent on a number of factors, including when there is an event or adverse change in the operating performance of the long-lived asset or a current expectation that, it is more likely than not, that a long-lived asset will be sold or otherwise disposed of significantly before the end of its previously estimated useful life or hold period. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an asset is not recoverable and exceeds its fair value. The evaluation of anticipated cash flows is subjective and is based in part on assumptions regarding anticipated hold periods, future occupancy, future rental rates, future capital requirements, discount rates and capitalization rates. Any or all of such assumptions could differ materially from actual results in future periods. Because cash flows on properties considered to be “long-lived assets to be held and used” are considered on an undiscounted basis to determine whether an asset may be impaired, the Company’s established strategy of holding properties over the long term directly decreases the likelihood of recording an impairment loss. If the Company’s hold strategy changes or market conditions otherwise dictate a shorter hold, an impairment loss may be recognized, and such loss could be material. If the Company determines that an impairment has occurred, the affected assets must be reduced to their fair value. At March During the year ended December 31, 2024, 2025, in conjunction with the Company’s strategy to sell non-core assets, the Company evaluated the expected hold period properties approved by BXP’s Board of Directors (or a committee thereof) for a portion sale to third-parties, which resulted in recognized impairment losses of its Shady Grove property, consisting of 2 Choke Cherry Road, 2094 Gaither Road approximately $85.8 million and a land parcel, located in Rockville, Maryland. Based on a shorter-than-expected hold period, $82.9 million for BXP and BPLP, respectively (See Note 3). During the Company reduced the carrying value of a portion of the property that the Company anticipates selling to a third-party developer to its estimated fair value at March year ended December 31, 2024. As a result, each of 2024, BXP and BPLP recognized an impairment loss of approximately $13.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2024 related to Shady Grove - Parcel 1 (See Note 3). 17).
Source: Item 8, Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, 10-K 0001037540-26-000006 vs Item 8, Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, 10-K 0001656423-25-000009
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AddedRisk Factors
•one or more counterparties to our derivative financial instruments could default on their obligations to us, or could fail, increasing the risk that we may not realize the benefits of these instruments. For example, in connection with our offering of 2.00% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2030 in September 2025, we entered into capped call transactions with certain option counterparties. The option counterparties are financial institutions, and we are subject to the risk that any or all of them might default under the capped call transactions. Our exposure to the credit risk of the option counterparties is not secured by any collateral. Further, global economic conditions have resulted in the actual or perceived failure or financial difficulties of certain financial institutions and could adversely impact the option counterparties’ performance under the capped call transactions. We can provide no assurances as to the financial stability or viability of the option counterparties.
AddedRisk Factors
•the production of incomplete, inaccurate or otherwise flawed outputs, some of which may be difficult to detect, and the reliance on such outputs which could result in adverse consequences to us, including exposure to reputational and competitive harm, customer loss, legal liability, errors in our decision-making, process development or other business activities or otherwise have a negative impact on us; and
AddedMD&A
•volatile or adverse economic, capital markets and political conditions, including continued inflation, elevated interest rates, supply chain disruptions, policy changes related to tariffs and prolonged government shutdowns or disruptions, which may directly or indirectly impact us, our current clients and our prospective clients, including their demand for office space, and the costs and availability of construction materials and the economic returns on our construction and development activities;
AddedMD&A
During the fourth quarter of 2025, BXP continued to successfully execute on the multi-year strategic action plan introduced at our September 2025 Investor Day. The action plan focuses on earnings growth, which we expect will be achieved through a combination of increased occupancy and development deliveries, and reducing leverage through asset sales and retention of cash flow. Our progress reflects steady advancement across each of these key priorities.
AddedMD&A
Growth in Funds from Operations (“FFO”) per share depends in large part on the success of our leasing activity. Leasing momentum remained strong during the fourth quarter of 2025, as we signed leases for more than 1.8 million square feet.
AddedMD&A
Consistent with the asset sales program outlined at our September 2025 Investor Day, as of February 20, 2026, BXP completed property sales with an aggregate gross sales price of approximately $1.17 billion. These asset sales enhance balance sheet flexibility and support our capital needs and strategic priorities, and fall into the following categories:
AddedMD&A
•Land Sales: Multiple land dispositions across our Boston, San Francisco and Washington, DC regions which aggregated a gross sales price of approximately $266.4 million.
AddedMD&A
•Residential Sales: The sales of Proto in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Signature in Reston, Virginia which aggregated a gross sales price of approximately $407.5 million.
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AddedMD&A
•Non-Strategic Office Sales: The sale of 140 Kendrick Street in Needham, Massachusetts, and BXP’s ownership interests in Gateway Commons in South San Francisco, California and Market Square North in Washington, DC which aggregated a gross sales price of approximately $491.5 million.
AddedMD&A
Leasing conditions across BXP’s portfolio remain constructive. Fourth quarter and full-year 2025 leasing results exceeded expectations, supporting anticipated occupancy gains throughout 2026. While market conditions continue to vary by region, demand remains concentrated in our highest-quality CBD assets, particularly in Midtown Manhattan, the Back Bay of Boston, Reston Town Center, and select submarkets in San Francisco.
AddedMD&A
Looking ahead, in-service vacant space leasing and coverage of near-term expirations are expected to be the primary drivers of occupancy and same-store revenue growth. With a manageable level of 2026 expirations, a growing pipeline of active negotiations, and a meaningful number of executed leases scheduled to commence this year, we remain on track to achieve occupancy improvements by year-end 2026, consistent with the targets outlined at our September 2025 Investor Day.
AddedMD&A
On the supply side, new office construction has effectively halted, improving long-term supply-demand fundamentals across many of our markets. Capital markets sentiment toward the office sector continues to improve, evidenced by increasing private market transaction activity and greater availability of debt and equity capital at more attractive pricing. This backdrop is expected to support both our leasing momentum and continued progress on our strategic asset sales and capital recycling initiatives throughout 2026.
AddedMD&A
An overview of the leasing activity in each of our regions for the three months ended December 31, 2025 is set forth in the table below. Amounts shown are in square feet, except for percentages, and include 100% of the unconsolidated joint venture properties.
AddedMD&A
In 2025, BXP commenced construction on 343 Madison Avenue in New York City, New York. 343 Madison Avenue will be a highly amenitized, sustainably designed, 46-story, 930,000 square foot premier workplace located on one of the most desirable office development sites in Manhattan with direct access to Grand Central Station. The project is 29% pre-leased as of February 20, 2026, and BXP is in active discussions with other prospective clients.