DRIP COFFEE ACCUSES KIMCO OF FRAUDULENTLY INDUCING FEMALE OWNED BUSINESSES IN NEW LAWSUIT

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Argus May 18 session

+2.04% close to close Open Argus

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News Market Reaction – KIM

On May 18, the day this news came out, KIM closed 2.04% above the previous close.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the May 18 session.

Market Context

This announcement introduces litigation risk by alleging fraudulent leasing practices and redevelopm...

Analysis

This announcement introduces litigation risk by alleging fraudulent leasing practices and redevelopment-related evictions affecting over 100,000 square feet. Against a backdrop of higher revenues of $558.0 million, net income of $164.9 million, and significant liquidity, investors may weigh legal and reputational uncertainties against operating strength. Key factors to watch include any subsequent company disclosures, case developments in the Florida court, and whether additional tenants raise similar allegations.

Key Figures

Redevelopment area: more than 100,000 square feet Quarterly revenues: $558.0 million Quarterly net income: $164.9 million +5 more

Redevelopment area

more than 100,000 square feet

Alleged demolition and redevelopment area in the Drip Coffee lawsuit

Quarterly revenues

$558.0 million

Total revenues for quarter ended March 31, 2026 (10-Q)

Quarterly net income

$164.9 million

Net income attributable to the company for quarter ended March 31, 2026 (10-Q)

Diluted EPS

$0.23

Diluted EPS for quarter ended March 31, 2026 vs $0.18 prior (10-Q)

Operating cash flow

$243.0 million

Operating cash flow for quarter ended March 31, 2026 (10-Q)

Total assets

$19.6 billion

Total assets at quarter end March 31, 2026 (10-Q)

Undrawn revolver

$2.0 billion

Unsecured revolving credit facility, undrawn at March 31, 2026 (10-Q)

ATM shelf amount

$362,486,557.10

Maximum aggregate offering price for ATM shares in S-3ASR shelf

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Apr 30

5 events

1. Apr 30

   Q1 2026 earnings

   24h Move

   +0.0%

   Reported higher Q1 net income, FFO, leasing spreads and raised dividend and outlook.

2. Apr 08

   Earnings call invite

   24h Move

   +1.8%

   Announced timing and access details for Q1 2026 earnings conference call webcast.

3. Feb 25

   Investor conference

   24h Move

   +0.1%

   Management presentation at Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference with webcast access.

4. Feb 25

   CEO conference

   24h Move

   +0.1%

   Management presentation at Citi 2026 Global Property CEO Conference with webcast replay.

5. Feb 12

   FY 2025 earnings

   24h Move

   +1.5%

   Reported higher 2025 FFO and net income per share with strong occupancy and 2026 guidance.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

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The Suit Alleges Concealed Demolition Plans and Wrongful Evictions to Construct a Target

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Drip Coffee, an emerging coffee brand, filed suit in the Circuit Court of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in Broward County, Florida, accusing Kimco Realty Corporation (NYSE: KIM), a New York-based developer of open-air shopping centers, of systemic fraudulent business practices in which the company enters into multi-year leases with tenants while simultaneously planning to evict those same tenants at a later date to make room for larger retailers.

"Kimco enters into agreements the company has no intention of keeping." --Taylor Schear, Pres., Drip Coffee

The lawsuit claims that Drip Coffee was used as a "pawn" to provide short-term rent to Kimco and its subsidiaries while they failed to disclose that they intended to begin a massive redevelopment and demolition project affecting more than 100,000 square feet of the shopping center, including the demolition of an LA Fitness and a movie theater, to accommodate a highly lucrative deal with Target. Drip Coffee alleges that Kimco committed fraud by soliciting leases they knew they could not fulfill.

"Kimco business practices have the company enter into agreements the company has no intention of keeping." said Taylor Schear, Drip Coffee, President. "Kimco has abandoned the safety of their tenants and patrons in favor of profits. Their practices are driven by greed despite the businesses and jobs destroyed, and the loss of the revenue and investments for the businesses that enter into contracts with Kimco in good faith."

Drip's lawsuit was filed after attempts to resolve the matter with Kimco failed.

About Drip Coffee
Drip Coffee is an emerging coffee brand created to invigorate the industry with fun, flavorful drinks, including the Honey Bear Latte, Sticky Situation and Burnt Ritual.

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SOURCE Drip Coffee