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Occupancy Rate: 96.1% with a weighted average lease term of 5.6 years.
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Net Income: $1.8 million or 3 per share, down from $3.1 million or 5 per share in Q3 2023.
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Revenue: $34.2 million, a decrease of approximately 3.7% compared to the prior year quarter.
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Total Expenses: $32.7 million, down from $33 million in the prior year quarter.
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Operating Expenses: $7.4 million, compared to $7.2 million in the prior year quarter.
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G&A Expenses: $4.4 million, with expectations to remain between $4.4 million and $4.6 million quarterly.
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Gross Investments in Real Estate: $1.4 billion, with 4.8 million total leasable square feet.
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Leverage Ratio: 44.1% with a weighted average interest rate of 3.79%.
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Gross Debt: $634 million with a weighted average remaining term of 2.2 years.
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ATM Issuances: Generated $12 million through 1.2 million shares at an average price of $9.95 per share.
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Dispositions: Two facilities sold for aggregate gross proceeds of $12.1 million, resulting in a gain of $1.8 million.
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Acquisition Activity: Closed on the first tranche of a 15-property portfolio for $30.8 million; completed acquisition of remaining 10 properties post-quarter.
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Capital Expenditures: Projected total for 2024 between $12 million and $14 million.
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Unutilized Borrowing Capacity: $221 million under the credit facility.
Release Date: November 07, 2024
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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Global Medical REIT Inc (NYSE:GMRE) reported a high occupancy rate of 96.1% with a weighted average lease term of 5.6 years, indicating strong portfolio stability.
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The company successfully closed on a significant acquisition of a 15-property portfolio, enhancing its asset base with high-quality outpatient medical facilities.
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GMRE maintained a disciplined approach to balance sheet management, issuing 1.2 million shares of common stock to generate $12 million in gross proceeds.
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The company secured a new 15-year Triple Net lease with CHRISTUS Health at its Beaumont facility, replacing Steward Health Care and ensuring continued rental income.
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GMRE's asset recycling strategy resulted in the sale of two medical facilities, generating $12 million in gross proceeds and a gain of $1.8 million, supporting financial flexibility.
Negative Points
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Net income attributable to common shareholders decreased to $1.8 million or 3 per share, down from $3.1 million or 5 per share in the same quarter of the previous year.
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Total revenues for the third quarter decreased by approximately 3.7% compared to the prior year, primarily due to lower occupancy and tenants being placed on a cash basis.
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The company faces challenges with increased mortgage rates, which have tempered demand and affected acquisition opportunities.
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GMRE's leverage ratio increased to 44.1%, with a potential rise to 46% by year-end if no asset sales or equity raises occur, slightly above the target range.
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The company incurred significant capital expenditures, including $900,000 in CapEx for the Beaumont facility, impacting cash flow and financial resources.