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Same-Store NOI Growth: 2.4% for Q4 and 2.9% for the full year 2024; excluding prior year reserves, 2.9% for Q4 and 3.3% for the year.
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FFO: $0.30 per share for Q4, $1.37 per share for the full year 2024.
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AFFO: $0.19 per share for Q4, $1.10 per share for the full year 2024.
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Leased Occupancy: 94.6%, up 60 basis points sequentially.
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Economic Occupancy: 92.9%, down 10 basis points from last quarter and the same period last year.
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Leasing Activity: 47 leases executed in Q4, representing over 140,000 square feet; 209 leases or 630,000 square feet for 2024.
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Blended Leasing Spreads: 14% for Q4, 11.7% for 2024.
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Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA Ratio: 3.6 times at year-end 2024.
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G&A Expenses: Decreased by $4.2 million or 12.4% in 2024 compared to 2023.
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Dividend: $0.225 per share for Q4, with a first quarter 2025 dividend declared at the same rate.
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2025 Guidance: Same-store NOI growth of 2.4% to 3.2%; FFO between $1.13 and $1.20 per share.
Release Date: February 27, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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Alexander & Baldwin Inc (NYSE:ALEX) achieved a strong FFO growth of 20.4% CAGR since 2020, outperforming the NAREIT shopping center sub-sector.
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The company successfully refinanced $130 million of mortgage debt with unsecured debt at fixed rates, enhancing its capital structure.
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ALEX reported strong leasing activity with 47 leases executed in Q4 2024, representing over 140,000 square feet of GLA.
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The company reduced G&A expenses by $4.2 million or 12.4% in 2024 compared to 2023, streamlining its cost structure.
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ALEX maintained a strong balance sheet with a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 3.6 times and 96% of its debt at fixed rates.
Negative Points
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Economic occupancy at the end of the quarter was 92.9%, down 10 basis points from the previous quarter and the same period last year.
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The company faced a tenant bankruptcy with Liberated Brands, affecting approximately $450,000 of ABR and 7,000 square feet of space.
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ALEX's guidance for 2025 indicates a potential deceleration in same-store NOI growth compared to previous years.
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The industrial portfolio experienced 50,000 square feet of vacancy, which could impact short-term occupancy rates.
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The company anticipates challenges in financing smaller agricultural lots, which could affect non-core land sales.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you provide more details on your 2025 priorities around external growth and development opportunities? A: Lance Parker, CEO, mentioned optimism about external growth opportunities despite challenging pricing. The company is focusing on internal growth, particularly in the Maui Business Park, with potential build-to-suit and speculative developments. They are also carrying $0.01 of FFO in their guidance for growth initiatives.