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Douglas Emmett, Inc. is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates office and multifamily properties primarily in Los Angeles and Honolulu. The REIT owns Class A office buildings concentrated in premier West Los Angeles submarkets including Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Santa Monica, and Westwood, along with multifamily properties in Los Angeles and Honolulu. Douglas Emmett serves corporate tenants in entertainment, technology, professional services, and other industries, along with residential tenants seeking upscale apartment living. The company generates revenues from office and apartment rental income. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Douglas Emmett has built concentrated portfolios in supply-constrained coastal California markets. The REIT benefits from high-quality properties in desirable locations, multifamily resilience, and expertise in West Los Angeles markets. Douglas Emmett faces severe office sector challenges from remote work adoption, reduced office space demand, lease non-renewals, and tenant downsizing. The company has experienced significant occupancy declines and rental rate pressures in its office portfolio. Douglas Emmett operates with meaningful leverage amid challenging office fundamentals. The REIT is working to lease office space, maintain multifamily performance, and navigate difficult office market conditions.