Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. (REXR)
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SEC company page: https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=1571283. Latest filing source: 0001571283-26-000006.
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Business
Read REXR's verbatim Item 1 Business section from its latest 10-K: Business.
Risk Factors
Read REXR's verbatim Item 1A Risk Factors from its latest 10-K: Risk Factors.
Selected Fundamentals
| Metric | Value | Unit | FY | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,003,133,000 | USD | 2025 | 2026-02-11 |
| Net income | 212,029,000 | USD | 2025 | 2026-02-11 |
| Assets | 12,612,713,000 | USD | 2025 | 2026-02-11 |
Financials
Annual standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-02-11. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0001571283.json. Derived margins, ratios, and free cash flow are computed from the extracted annual SEC facts.
| Metric | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 126,192,000 | 161,355,000 | 212,494,000 | 267,213,000 | 330,135,000 | 452,238,000 | 631,204,000 | 797,826,000 | 936,407,000 | 1,003,133,000 | ||
| Net income | 25,126,000 | 40,712,000 | 46,210,000 | 61,979,000 | 76,403,000 | 128,241,000 | 167,584,000 | 238,016,000 | 273,802,000 | 212,029,000 | ||
| Diluted EPS | 0.36 | 0.48 | 0.41 | 0.47 | 0.51 | 0.80 | 0.92 | 1.12 | 1.20 | 0.86 | ||
| Operating cash flow | 56,432,000 | 76,650,000 | 102,775,000 | 139,514,000 | 182,994,000 | 231,463,000 | 327,695,000 | 427,548,000 | 478,917,000 | 542,085,000 | ||
| Capital expenditures | 31,928,000 | 42,313,000 | 57,951,000 | 47,169,000 | 78,765,000 | 102,475,000 | 135,095,000 | 266,564,000 | 373,392,000 | 333,424,000 | ||
| Dividends paid | 32,852,000 | 40,207,000 | 53,691,000 | 75,550,000 | 99,292,000 | 129,793,000 | 201,902,000 | 290,728,000 | 354,226,000 | 397,497,000 | ||
| Share buybacks | 98,000 | 191,000 | 747,000 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 250,126,000 | ||||||
| Assets | 1,515,008,000 | 2,111,373,000 | 2,787,685,000 | 3,638,622,000 | 4,951,174,000 | 6,781,165,000 | 9,259,283,000 | 10,929,829,000 | 12,648,218,000 | 12,612,713,000 | ||
| Liabilities | 552,868,000 | 746,119,000 | 879,262,000 | 1,016,173,000 | 1,420,582,000 | 1,713,470,000 | 2,335,941,000 | 2,785,924,000 | 3,922,239,000 | 3,774,694,000 | ||
| Stockholders' equity | 939,315,000 | 1,340,046,000 | 1,876,094,000 | 2,556,177,000 | 3,245,141,000 | 4,784,579,000 | 6,556,938,000 | 7,766,917,000 | 8,324,070,000 | 8,460,563,000 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 15,525,000 | 6,620,000 | 180,601,000 | 78,857,000 | 176,293,000 | 43,987,000 | 36,786,000 | 33,444,000 | 55,971,000 | 165,778,000 | ||
| Free cash flow | 24,504,000 | 34,337,000 | 44,824,000 | 92,345,000 | 104,229,000 | 128,988,000 | 192,600,000 | 160,984,000 | 105,525,000 | 208,661,000 |
Ratios
| Metric | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net margin | 19.91% | 25.23% | 21.75% | 23.19% | 23.14% | 28.36% | 26.55% | 29.83% | 29.24% | 21.14% | ||
| Return on equity | 2.67% | 3.04% | 2.46% | 2.42% | 2.35% | 2.68% | 2.56% | 3.06% | 3.29% | 2.51% | ||
| Return on assets | 1.66% | 1.93% | 1.66% | 1.70% | 1.54% | 1.89% | 1.81% | 2.18% | 2.16% | 1.68% | ||
| Liabilities / equity | 0.59 | 0.56 | 0.47 | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.47 | 0.45 |
Industry Peer Context
Net margin peer context
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Financial Bridges
Free cash flow = operating cash flow - capital expenditures
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts FY 2025. Operating cash flow: accession 0001571283-26-000006; concept NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities; source concepts us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities | Capital expenditures: accession 0001571283-26-000006; concept PaymentsForCapitalImprovements; source concepts us-gaap:PaymentsForCapitalImprovements | Free cash flow: accession 0001571283-26-000006; concept NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities - PaymentsForCapitalImprovements; source concepts us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities; us-gaap:PaymentsForCapitalImprovements
Financial Charts
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Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001571283-26-000006; filed 2026-02-11. Concept: EarningsPerShareDiluted. Source concepts: us-gaap:EarningsPerShareDiluted.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001571283-26-000006; filed 2026-02-11. Concept: NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities. Source concepts: us-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001571283-26-000006; filed 2026-02-11. Concept: PaymentsForCapitalImprovements. Source concepts: us-gaap:PaymentsForCapitalImprovements.
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Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001571283-26-000006; filed 2026-02-11. Concept: PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock. Source concepts: us-gaap:PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-12-31; accession 0001571283-26-000006; filed 2026-02-11. Concept: Assets. Source concepts: us-gaap:Assets.
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Quarterly
Quarterly standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-07-28. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0001571283.json.
| Quarter | End Date | Revenue | Net Income | Diluted EPS | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-Q3 | 2022-09-30 | 0.21 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2023-Q1 | 2023-03-31 | 0.30 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2023-Q2 | 2023-06-30 | 0.26 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2023-Q3 | 2023-09-30 | 205,399,000 | 58,966,000 | 0.27 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2023-Q4 | 2023-12-31 | 210,425,000 | 64,351,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2024-Q1 | 2024-03-31 | 214,096,000 | 61,371,000 | 0.27 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2024-Q2 | 2024-06-30 | 237,573,000 | 82,476,000 | 0.37 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2024-Q3 | 2024-09-30 | 241,843,000 | 67,770,000 | 0.30 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2024-Q4 | 2024-12-31 | 242,895,000 | 62,185,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2025-Q1 | 2025-03-31 | 252,287,000 | 71,199,000 | 0.30 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q2 | 2025-06-30 | 249,507,000 | 116,334,000 | 0.48 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q3 | 2025-09-30 | 253,242,000 | 89,919,000 | 0.37 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q4 | 2025-12-31 | 248,097,000 | -65,423,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2026-Q1 | 2026-03-31 | 245,078,000 | 91,187,000 | 0.38 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-06-30 | 245,506,000 | -504,146,000 | -2.26 | reported discrete quarter |
Quarterly Charts
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2026 ended 2026-06-30; accession 0001571283-26-000040; filed 2026-07-28. Concept: Revenues. Source concepts: us-gaap:Revenues.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2026 ended 2026-06-30; accession 0001571283-26-000040; filed 2026-07-28. Concept: NetIncomeLoss. Source concepts: us-gaap:NetIncomeLoss.
Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2026 ended 2026-06-30; accession 0001571283-26-000040; filed 2026-07-28. Concept: EarningsPerShareDiluted. Source concepts: us-gaap:EarningsPerShareDiluted.
Macro Cross-References
- CPIAUCSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items in U.S. City Average
- UNRATE - Unemployment Rate
- FEDFUNDS - Federal Funds Effective Rate
- CES0500000003 - Average Hourly Earnings of All Employees, Total Private
- DFEDTARU - Federal Funds Target Range - Upper Limit
- DFEDTARL - Federal Funds Target Range - Lower Limit
- DGS3MO - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 3-Month Constant Maturity
- DGS2 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 2-Year Constant Maturity
- DGS10 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 10-Year Constant Maturity
- DGS30 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 30-Year Constant Maturity
- T10Y2Y - 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Minus 2-Year Treasury Constant Maturity
- CPILFESL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items Less Food and Energy
- CPIUFDSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food
- CPIENGSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Energy
- CUSR0000SAH1 - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Shelter
- PCEPI - Personal Consumption Expenditures: Chain-type Price Index
- PCEPILFE - Personal Consumption Expenditures Excluding Food and Energy: Chain-type Price Index
- PPIACO - Producer Price Index by Commodity: All Commodities
- T10YIE - 10-Year Breakeven Inflation Rate
- U6RATE - Total Unemployed, Plus All Marginally Attached Workers Plus Total Employed Part Time for Economic Reasons
- PAYEMS - All Employees, Total Nonfarm
- CIVPART - Labor Force Participation Rate
- EMRATIO - Employment-Population Ratio
- UNEMPLOY - Unemployed
- CE16OV - Employment Level
- ICSA - Initial Claims
- JTSJOL - Job Openings: Total Nonfarm
- JTSQUR - Quits: Total Nonfarm
- GDPC1 - Real Gross Domestic Product
- A191RL1Q225SBEA - Real Gross Domestic Product: Percent Change from Preceding Period
- INDPRO - Industrial Production: Total Index
- TCU - Capacity Utilization: Total Index
- HOUST - New Privately-Owned Housing Units Started: Total Units
- PERMIT - New Privately-Owned Housing Units Authorized in Permit-Issuing Places: Total Units
- RSAFS - Advance Retail Sales: Retail Trade
- PCE - Personal Consumption Expenditures
- DSPIC96 - Real Disposable Personal Income
- PSAVERT - Personal Saving Rate
- M2SL - M2
- BOPGSTB - U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services: Balance
- MSPUS - Median Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States
- HSN1F - New One Family Houses Sold: United States
- RHORUSQ156N - Homeownership Rate in the United States
- TTLCONS - Total Construction Spending: Total Construction in the United States
- RRVRUSQ156N - Rental Vacancy Rate in the United States
- TOTALSL - Total Consumer Credit Owned and Securitized
- REVOLSL - Revolving Consumer Credit Owned and Securitized
- DRCCLACBS - Delinquency Rate on Credit Card Loans, All Commercial Banks
- GDP - Gross Domestic Product
- GPDI - Gross Private Domestic Investment
- GCE - Government Consumption Expenditures and Gross Investment
- PCEC - Personal Consumption Expenditures
- NETEXP - Net Exports of Goods and Services
- GFDEBTN - Federal Debt: Total Public Debt
- GFDEGDQ188S - Federal Debt: Total Public Debt as Percent of Gross Domestic Product
- FYFSD - Federal Surplus or Deficit
- FGRECPT - Federal Government Current Receipts
- FGEXPND - Federal Government: Current Expenditures
- MANEMP - All Employees, Manufacturing
- USCONS - All Employees, Construction
- USTRADE - All Employees, Retail Trade
- USFIRE - All Employees, Financial Activities
- USGOVT - All Employees, Government
- AWHAETP - Average Weekly Hours of All Employees, Total Private
- DGORDER - Manufacturers' New Orders: Durable Goods
- NEWORDER - Manufacturers' New Orders: Nondefense Capital Goods Excluding Aircraft
- BUSINV - Total Business Inventories
- EXPGS - Exports of Goods and Services
- IMPGS - Imports of Goods and Services
- IR - Import Price Index (End Use): All Commodities
- PPIFIS - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Final Demand
Latest quarter (10-Q)
Latest 10-Q source: 0001571283-26-000040.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto that appear in Part I, Item 1 “Financial Statements” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The terms “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries except where the context otherwise requires.
Forward-Looking Statements
We make statements in this quarterly report that are forward-looking statements, which are usually identified by the use of words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plans,” “potential,” “possible,” “predicts,” “projects,” “results,” “seeks,” “should,” “will,” and variations of such words or similar expressions. Our forward-looking statements reflect our current views about our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects, which are based on the information currently available to us and on assumptions we have made. Although we believe that our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects as reflected in or suggested by our forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies or prospects will be attained or achieved and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Furthermore, actual results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements and may be affected by a variety of risks and factors including, without limitation:
•the competitive environment in which we operate;
•real estate risks, including fluctuations in real estate values and the general economic climate in local markets and competition for tenants in such markets;
•decreased rental rates or increasing vacancy rates;
•potential defaults on or non-renewal of leases by tenants;
•potential bankruptcy or insolvency of tenants or our borrower;
•acquisition risks, including failure of such acquisitions to perform in accordance with expectations;
•the timing of acquisitions and dispositions;
•risks associated with development and repositioning activities, including the possibility that costs may exceed original estimates, the time to complete a project or to lease up the completed project may be greater than originally anticipated or changes in entitlements or laws may impact or prevent execution of intended projects, including without limitation, California Assembly Bill 98 and California Senate Bill 415;
•potential natural disasters such as earthquakes, wildfires or floods;
•the consequence of any future security alerts and/or terrorist attacks;
•national, international, regional and local economic conditions, including impacts and uncertainty from military conflicts in Iran and the greater Middle East and from trade disputes and tariffs on goods imported to the United States and goods exported to other countries;
•the general level of interest rates;
•potential impacts of inflation;
•potential changes in or interpretation and enforcement of the law, governmental regulations or executive orders that affect us and interpretations of those laws, regulations and executive orders, including changes in real estate and zoning or REIT tax laws, potential increases in real property tax rates and other matters related to operating our business;
•financing risks, including the risks that our cash flows from operations may be insufficient to meet required payments of principal and interest and we may be unable to refinance our existing debt upon maturity or obtain new financing on attractive terms or at all;
•lack of or insufficient amounts of insurance;
•our failure to complete acquisitions and dispositions;
•our failure to successfully integrate acquired properties;
•our ability to qualify and maintain our qualification as a REIT;
•our ability to maintain our current investment grade ratings by Fitch Ratings (“Fitch”), Moody’s Investors Services (“Moody’s”) or from Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (“S&P”);
•litigation, including costs associated with prosecuting or defending pending or threatened claims and any adverse outcomes;
•possible environmental liabilities, including costs, fines or penalties that may be incurred due to necessary remediation of contamination of properties presently owned or previously owned by us;
•impacts to the regional labor markets and inflationary pressures from smaller labor pools, costs of goods and construction, lower consumer demand and impacts to the overall economy related to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests and detentions of immigrants within Southern California;
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•an epidemic or pandemic, and the measures that international, federal, state and local governments, agencies, law enforcement and/or health authorities may implement to address it, which may precipitate or exacerbate one or more of the above-mentioned factors and/or other risks, and significantly disrupt or prevent us from operating our business in the ordinary course for an extended period; and
•other events outside of our control.
Accordingly, there is no assurance that our expectations will be realized. Except as otherwise required by the U.S. federal securities laws, we disclaim any obligations or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein (or elsewhere) to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. The reader should carefully review our financial statements and the notes thereto, as well as the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Company Overview
Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. is a self-administered and self-managed full-service REIT focused on owning and operating industrial properties in Southern California infill markets. We were formed as a Maryland corporation on January 18, 2013, and Rexford Industrial Realty, L.P. (the “Operating Partnership”), of which we are the sole general partner, was formed as a Maryland limited partnership on January 18, 2013. Through our controlling interest in our Operating Partnership and its subsidiaries, we acquire, own, improve, reposition, develop, lease and manage industrial real estate principally located in Southern California infill markets, and, from time to time, acquire or provide mortgage debt secured by industrial zoned property or property suitable for industrial development. We also sell assets as part of our capital allocation strategy. We are organized and conduct our operations to qualify as a REIT under the Code and generally are not subject to federal taxes on our income to the extent we distribute our income to our stockholders and maintain our qualification as a REIT.
As of June 30, 2026, our consolidated portfolio consisted of 409 properties with approximately 49.9 million rentable square feet.
Our goal is to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for our stockholders by providing superior access to industrial property investments in high-barrier Southern California infill markets. Our target markets provide us with opportunities to acquire both stabilized properties generating favorable cash flow, as well as properties or land parcels where we can enhance returns through value-add repositioning and developments. Scarcity of available space and high barriers limiting new construction of for-lease product all contribute to create superior long-term supply/demand fundamentals within our target infill Southern California industrial property markets. With our vertically integrated operating platform and extensive value-add investment and management capabilities, we believe we are positioned to capitalize upon the opportunities in our markets to achieve our objectives.
Management Update
Effective April 1, 2026, Laura Clark assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer and John Nahas assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer, as part of the Company’s leadership succession plan announced in November 2025. Howard Schwimmer and Michael Frankel ceased serving as Co‑Chief Executive Officers effective March 31, 2026 and continued to serve as directors on the Board until their terms expired at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 19, 2026. The Company continues to execute on operating and capital initiatives announced in connection with this transition, including changes to capital allocation priorities, a reduction in development exposure and enhanced operational rigor and synergies.
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2026 Year to Date Highlights
Financial and Operational Highlights
•Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $419.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to net income attributable to common stockholders of $181.8 million for the prior-year period.
•Recognized impairment charges of $631.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, including $624.8 million recognized during the second quarter of 2026, primarily related to certain properties identified for potential disposition as part of our ongoing portfolio review.
•Core funds from operations (Core FFO)(1) attributable to common stockholders increased by 0.2% to $281.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to the prior-year period.
•Net operating income (NOI)(1) decreased by 2.0% to $372.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to the prior-year period.
•Total portfolio occupancy at June 30, 2026 was 90.0%.
•Same Property Portfolio(2) NOI increased by 0.3% to $328.5 million and Same Property Portfolio Cash NOI(1) increased by 0.6% to $306.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to the prior-year period.
•Same Property Portfolio average occupancy for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was 96.0% and ending occupancy at June 30, 2026 was 95.1%.
•Executed a total of 261 new and renewal leases with a combined 6.2 million rentable square feet, with leasing spreads of (7.7)% on a net effective basis and (14.0)% on a cash basis. Excluding one lease extension covering 1.1 million rentable square feet, leasing spreads were 1.7% on a net effective basis and (6.1)% on a cash basis.
Dispositions
•During the first quarter of 2026, we sold five properties with a combined 314,693 rentable square feet for a total gross sale price of $127.4 million and recognized $26.3 million in gains on sale of real estate. Three of the properties had been previously impaired and were sold without a gain or loss.
•During the second quarter of 2026, we sold seven properties with a combined 571,708 rentable square feet for a total gross sale price of $137.9 million and recognized $21.9 million in gains on sale of real estate. Four of the properties had been previously impaired and were sold without a gain or loss.
•Subsequent to the second quarter of 2026, we sold one property with 22,667 rentable square feet for a gross sale price of $7.6 million.
Repositioning & Development
•During the first quarter of 2026, we stabilized our development project located at 12118 Bloomfield Avenue and our repositioning project located at 1315 Storm Parkway, which have a combined 144,889 rentable square feet.
•During the second quarter of 2026, we stabilized our development projects located at 3211 Mission Oaks Boulevard and 19900 Plummer Street, which have a combined 196,391 rentable square feet. We also leased our 46,653 rentable square foot repositioning project located at 14955 Salt Lake Avenue which will stabilize in the third quarter of 2026 upon lease commencement.
•During the second quarter of 2026, we also completed construction of four of our development properties with a combined 449,316 square feet that are now classified in the lease-up stage.
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Latest 10-K MD&A
Results of Operations
Our consolidated results of operations are often not comparable from period to period due to the effect of (i) property acquisitions, (ii) property dispositions and (iii) properties that are taken out of service for repositioning or development during the comparative reporting periods. Our “Total Portfolio” represents all of the properties owned during the reported periods. To eliminate the effect of changes in our Total Portfolio due to acquisitions, dispositions and repositioning/development and to highlight the operating results of our on-going business, we have separately presented the results of our “Same Property Portfolio.”
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Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2025 to the Year Ended December 31, 2024
For the comparison of the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, our Same Property Portfolio includes all properties in our industrial portfolio that were wholly-owned by us for the period from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025, and that were stabilized prior to January 1, 2024, which consisted of buildings aggregating approximately 37.5 million rentable square feet at 287 of our properties. Results for our Same Property Portfolio exclude properties that were acquired or sold during the period from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025, properties or buildings classified as current or future repositioning (including select buildings in “other repositioning”), development or lease-up during 2024 or 2025, management and leasing services revenue, interest income, interest expense, other expenses and corporate general and administrative expenses.
For the comparison of the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, our Total Portfolio includes the properties in our Same Property Portfolio, the 56 properties aggregating approximately 4.6 million rentable square feet that were acquired during 2024, and the 12 properties aggregating approximately 0.8 million rentable square feet that were sold during 2025 and 2024.
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, our Same Property Portfolio occupancy was approximately 96.5% and 96.4%, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, our Same Property Portfolio weighted average occupancy was approximately 96.4% and 96.9%, respectively.
| Same Property Portfolio | Total Portfolio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Year Ended December 31, | Increase/ (Decrease) | % Change | Year Ended December 31, | Increase/ (Decrease) | % Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ($ in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| REVENUES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rental income | $ | 759,209 | $ | 745,932 | $ | 13,277 | 1.8 | % | $ | 980,376 | $ | 922,096 | $ | 58,280 | 6.3 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Management and leasing services | — | — | — | — | % | 589 | 611 | (22) | (3.6) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | — | — | — | — | % | 22,168 | 13,700 | 8,468 | 61.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL REVENUES | 759,209 | 745,932 | 13,277 | 1.8 | % | 1,003,133 | 936,407 | 66,726 | 7.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Property expenses | 170,034 | 163,053 | 6,981 | 4.3 | % | 227,725 | 210,260 | 17,465 | 8.3 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | — | — | — | — | % | 78,856 | 82,153 | (3,297) | (4.0) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 208,589 | 202,785 | 5,804 | 2.9 | % | 315,919 | 275,247 | 40,672 | 14.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES | 378,623 | 365,838 | 12,785 | 3.5 | % | 622,500 | 567,660 | 54,840 | 9.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| OTHER EXPENSE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other expenses | — | — | — | — | % | 72,611 | 2,238 | 70,373 | 3,144.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | — | — | — | — | % | 104,903 | 98,596 | 6,307 | 6.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 378,623 | 365,838 | 12,785 | 3.5 | % | 800,014 | 668,494 | 131,520 | 19.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of real estate | — | — | — | — | % | (89,097) | — | (89,097) | — | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | — | — | — | % | (291) | — | (291) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains on sale of real estate | — | — | — | — | % | 106,032 | 18,013 | 88,019 | 488.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| NET INCOME | $ | 380,586 | $ | 380,094 | $ | 492 | 0.1 | % | $ | 219,763 | $ | 285,926 | $ | (66,163) | (23.1) | % |
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Rental Income
The following table reports the breakdown of 2025 and 2024 rental income, as reported prior to the adoption of Accounting Standards Codification Topic 842, Leases (“ASC 842”) (dollars in thousands). We believe that the below presentation of rental income is not, and is not intended to be, a presentation in accordance with GAAP. We are presenting this information because we believe it is frequently used by management, investors, securities analysts and other interested parties to evaluate the Company’s performance.
| Same Property Portfolio | Total Portfolio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Year Ended December 31, | Increase/(Decrease) | % | Year Ended December 31, | Increase/(Decrease) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Category | 2025 | 2024 | Change | 2025 | 2024 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rental revenue(1) | $ | 628,907 | $ | 620,479 | $ | 8,428 | 1.4 | % | $ | 807,858 | $ | 763,364 | $ | 44,494 | 5.8 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Tenant reimbursements (2) | 128,344 | 123,177 | 5,167 | 4.2 | % | 169,664 | 156,017 | 13,647 | 8.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income(3) | 1,958 | 2,276 | (318) | (14.0) | % | 2,854 | 2,715 | 139 | 5.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Rental income | $ | 759,209 | $ | 745,932 | $ | 13,277 | 1.8 | % | $ | 980,376 | $ | 922,096 | $ | 58,280 | 6.3 | % |
Our Same Property Portfolio and Total Portfolio rental income increased by $13.3 million, or 1.8%, and $58.3 million, or 6.3%, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, for the reasons described below:
(1) Rental Revenue
Our Same Property Portfolio and Total Portfolio rental revenue increased by $8.4 million, or 1.4%, and $44.5 million, or 5.8%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase in our Same Property Portfolio rental revenue was primarily due to higher average rental rates on new and renewal leases and an increase of $0.8 million in lease termination income, partially offset by a decrease of $3.4 million in amortization of net below-market lease intangibles, an increase of $2.3 million in bad debt reserves and write-offs for tenant receivables not deemed probable of collection, and lower average occupancy rates. Our Total Portfolio rental revenue was also positively impacted by the incremental revenues from the 56 properties we acquired during 2024 and net lease termination income of $8.9 million recognized in the first quarter of 2025, which includes lump-sum lease termination fees and write-offs of deferred rent receivables and below-market lease intangibles associated with the lease terminations, partially offset by the decrease in revenues from the twelve properties that were sold during 2024 and 2025.
(2) Tenant Reimbursements
Our Same Property Portfolio and Total Portfolio tenant reimbursements revenue increased by $5.2 million, or 4.2%, and $13.6 million, or 8.7%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase in our Same Property Portfolio tenant reimbursements revenue was primarily driven by higher reimbursable property tax expenses, increased tenant reimbursements related to the completion of prior-year reconciliations for comparable periods, and higher billings for utilities and other reimbursable expenses, partially offset by lower reimbursable insurance expense. Our Total Portfolio tenant reimbursements revenue was also impacted by the incremental reimbursements from the 56 properties we acquired during 2024, partially offset by the decrease in reimbursements from the 12 properties that were sold during 2024 and 2025.
(3) Other Income
Our Same Property Portfolio and Total Portfolio other income decreased by $0.3 million, or 14.0%, and increased by $0.1 million, or 5.1%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to changes in miscellaneous income and fees charged for late rental payments.
Management and Leasing Services
Our Total Portfolio management and leasing services revenue remained relatively unchanged, decreasing by only $22 thousand during the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
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Interest Income
Our Total Portfolio interest income increased by $8.5 million, or 61.8%, during the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to an increase in the average cash balance invested in money market accounts.
Property Expenses
Our Same Property Portfolio and Total Portfolio property expenses increased by $7.0 million, or 4.3%, and $17.5 million, or 8.3%, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase in our Same Property Portfolio property expenses was primarily driven by higher property tax expenses, repairs and maintenance expenses, allocated overhead costs and utility expenses, partially offset by a decrease in insurance expenses. Our Total Portfolio property expenses were also impacted by incremental expenses from the 56 properties we acquired during 2024, partially offset by the decrease in property expenses from the 12 properties that were sold during 2024 and 2025.
General and Administrative
Our Total Portfolio general and administrative expenses decreased by $3.3 million, or 4.0% for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to a net decrease in overall employee compensation costs.
Depreciation and Amortization
Our Same Property Portfolio depreciation and amortization expense increased by $5.8 million, or 2.9%, for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to an increase in depreciation expense related to capital improvements placed into service during 2024 and 2025, a $4.0 million write-off of acquisition-related in-place-lease costs resulting from an early lease termination in the first quarter of 2025, and an increase in amortization of deferred leasing costs. These increases were partially offset by decreases in depreciation and amortization expenses related to acquisition-related in-place lease intangibles that became fully depreciated at certain properties subsequent to January 1, 2024. Our Total Portfolio depreciation and amortization expense increased by $40.7 million, or 14.8%, for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to incremental expense from the 56 properties we acquired during 2024, as well as the write-off of certain buildings and improvements undergoing development.
Other Expenses
Our Total Portfolio other expenses increased by $70.4 million from $2.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, to $72.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, primarily due to $60.2 million of accelerated non-cash equity compensation expense recognized in the fourth quarter of 2025 in connection with transition and separation arrangements with two executive officers. For additional information, see Note 14 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 15 of this Report on Form 10-K. The increase also reflects $6.9 million of nonrecurring advisory costs and $4.4 million of severance costs related to a workforce reduction and reorganization, both incurred during 2025.
Interest Expense
Our Total Portfolio interest expense increased by $6.3 million, or 6.4%, during the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to a $13.6 million increase related to the aggregate $1.15 billion of exchangeable notes offering we completed in March 2024, partially offset by a $4.0 million decrease resulting from higher capitalized interest associated with repositioning and development activities, a $1.8 million decrease due to the repayment of our $100.0 million unsecured senior notes in August 2025, and a $1.4 million decrease resulting from new interest rate swaps on our $400.0 million term loan facility, which became effective on July 1, 2025 and carry lower fixed rates than the swaps they replaced.
Impairment of Real Estate
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we recognized impairment charges totaling $89.1 million related to seven development properties. In the fourth quarter of 2025, management approved a change in strategy for these properties, resulting in a shortened expected holding period and a plan to pursue their sale rather than continue with future development for long-term ownership and operation. For additional information, see Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 15 of this Report on Form 10-K. No impairment charges were recognized during the year ended December 31, 2024.
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Debt Extinguishment and Modification Expenses
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we recognized debt extinguishment and modification expenses of $0.3 million, consisting of (i) a $0.2 million loss on extinguishment of debt from the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs attributable to creditors in the unsecured revolving credit facility that were not included in the amended senior unsecured credit agreement entered into in May 2025, and (ii) $0.1 million of third-party fees associated with the modification of the $400.0 million unsecured term loan facility. No debt extinguishment and modification expenses were recognized during the year ended December 31, 2024.
Gains on Sale of Real Estate
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we recognized gains on sale of real estate of $106.0 million from the disposition of seven properties that were sold for an aggregate gross sales price of $217.5 million. During the year ended December 31, 2024, we recognized gains on sale of real estate of $18.0 million from the disposition of five properties that were sold for an aggregate gross sales price of $44.3 million.
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2024 to the Year Ended December 31, 2023
Refer to “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on February 10, 2025, for a discussion of the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
Non-GAAP Supplemental Measures: Funds From Operations and Core Funds From Operations
We calculate funds from operations (“FFO”) attributable to common stockholders in accordance with the standards established by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”). FFO represents net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses) from sales of depreciable operating property or assets incidental to our business, impairment losses of depreciable operating property or assets incidental to our business, real estate related depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs) and after adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures.
Management uses FFO as a supplemental performance measure because, in excluding real estate related depreciation and amortization, gains and losses from property dispositions, and asset impairments, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, captures trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs. We also believe that, as a widely recognized measure of performance used by other REITs, FFO may be used by investors as a basis to compare our operating performance with that of other REITs.
However, because FFO excludes depreciation and amortization and captures neither the changes in the value of our properties that result from use or market conditions, nor the level of capital expenditures and leasing commissions necessary to maintain the operating performance of our properties, all of which have real economic effects and could materially impact our results from operations, the utility of FFO as a measure of our performance is limited. Other equity REITs may not calculate or interpret FFO in accordance with the NAREIT definition as we do, and, accordingly, our FFO may not be comparable to such other REITs’ FFO. FFO should not be used as a measure of our liquidity and is not indicative of funds available for our cash needs, including our ability to pay dividends.
We calculate “Core FFO” by adjusting FFO for non-comparable items outlined in the reconciliation below. We believe that Core FFO is a useful supplemental measure and that by adjusting for items that are not considered by us to be part of our on-going operating performance, provides a more meaningful and consistent comparison of our operating and financial performance period-over-period. Because these adjustments have a real economic impact on our financial condition and results from operations, the utility of Core FFO as a measure of our performance is limited. Other REITs may not calculate Core FFO in a consistent manner. Accordingly, our Core FFO may not be comparable to other REITs' core FFO. Core FFO should be considered only as a supplement to net income computed in accordance with GAAP as a measure of our performance. “Company share of Core FFO” in the table below reflects Core FFO attributable to common stockholders, which excludes amounts allocable to noncontrolling interests, participating securities and preferred stockholders.
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The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, to FFO and Core FFO (unaudited and in thousands):
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 219,763 | $ | 285,926 | $ | 249,591 | ||||
| Adjustments: | ||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 315,919 | 275,247 | 244,510 | |||||||
| Impairment of real estate | 89,097 | — | — | |||||||
| Gains on sale of real estate | (106,032) | (18,013) | (19,001) | |||||||
| FFO | $ | 518,747 | $ | 543,160 | $ | 475,100 | ||||
| Adjustments: | ||||||||||
| Acquisition expenses(1) | 273 | 123 | 369 | |||||||
| Impairment of right-of-use asset(1) | — | — | 188 | |||||||
| Debt extinguishment and modification expenses | 291 | — | — | |||||||
| Amortization of loss on termination of interest rate swaps | — | 211 | 236 | |||||||
| Non-capitalizable demolition costs(1) | 365 | 1,127 | 881 | |||||||
| CEO transition costs(1)(2) | 60,223 | — | — | |||||||
| Severance costs(1)(3) | 4,410 | — | — | |||||||
| Other nonrecurring expenses(1)(4) | 6,864 | — | — | |||||||
| Write-offs of below-market lease intangibles related to terminations(5) | — | — | (1,318) | |||||||
| Core FFO | $ | 591,173 | $ | 544,621 | $ | 475,456 | ||||
| Less: preferred stock dividends | (9,258) | (9,258) | (9,258) | |||||||
| Less: Core FFO attributable to noncontrolling interests(6) | (20,428) | (21,319) | (19,525) | |||||||
| Less: Core FFO attributable to participating securities(7) | (2,873) | (2,349) | (1,844) | |||||||
| Company share of Core FFO | $ | 558,614 | $ | 511,695 | $ | 444,829 |
(1)Amounts are included in the line item “Other expenses” in the consolidated statements of operations.
(2)Reflects accelerated non-cash share-based compensation expense recognized in the fourth quarter of 2025 in connection with transition and separation arrangements for two executive officers, including transition-related restricted stock awards and other pre-existing awards.
(3)Includes costs associated with workforce reduction and workforce reorganization.
(4)Reflects nonrecurring advisory service costs.
(5)Reflects the write-off of the portion of a below-market lease intangible attributable to below-market fixed rate renewal options that were not exercised due to the termination of the lease at the end of the initial lease term.
(6)Noncontrolling interests represent (i) holders of outstanding common units of the Company's Operating Partnership that are owned by unit holders other than the Company and (ii) holders of Series 1 CPOP Units, Series 2 CPOP Units and Series 3 CPOP Units. On April 10, 2024, we exercised our conversion right to convert all 593,960 Series 1 preferred units into OP Units. On March 6, 2025, we exercised our conversion right to convert all remaining 904,583 Series 2 preferred units into OP Units.
(7)Participating securities include unvested shares of restricted stock, unvested LTIP units of partnership interest in our Operating Partnership and unvested performance units in our Operating Partnership. For the year ended December 31, 2025, Core FFO attributable to participating securities was adjusted to exclude $569 thousand of otherwise allocable Core FFO related solely to the transition‑related restricted stock awards noted above, consistent with the exclusion of the related accelerated share‑based compensation from Core FFO.
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Non-GAAP Supplemental Measures: NOI and Cash NOI
Net operating income (“NOI”) is a non-GAAP measure which includes the revenue and expense directly attributable to our real estate properties. NOI is calculated as rental income less property expenses (before interest expense, depreciation and amortization).
We use NOI as a supplemental performance measure because, in excluding real estate depreciation and amortization expense, general and administrative expenses, interest expense, gains (or losses) on sale of real estate, impairment losses of depreciable operating property and other non-operating items, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, captures trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs. We also believe that NOI will be useful to investors as a basis to compare our operating performance with that of other REITs. However, because NOI excludes depreciation and amortization expense and captures neither the changes in the value of our properties that result from use or market conditions, nor the level of capital expenditures and leasing commissions necessary to maintain the operating performance of our properties (all of which have real economic effect and could materially impact our results from operations), the utility of NOI as a measure of our performance is limited. Other equity REITs may not calculate NOI in a similar manner and, accordingly, our NOI may not be comparable to such other REITs’ NOI. Accordingly, NOI should be considered only as a supplement to net income as a measure of our performance. NOI should not be used as a measure of our liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs. NOI should not be used as a substitute for cash flow from operating activities in accordance with GAAP.
NOI on a cash-basis (“Cash NOI”) is a non-GAAP measure, which we calculate by adding or subtracting the following items from NOI: (i) amortization of above/(below) market lease intangibles and amortization of other deferred rent resulting from sale leaseback transactions with below market leaseback payments and (ii) straight-line rental revenue adjustments. We use Cash NOI, together with NOI, as a supplemental performance measure. Cash NOI should not be used as a measure of our liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs. Cash NOI should not be used as a substitute for cash flow from operating activities computed in accordance with GAAP.
The following table sets forth the revenue and expense items comprising NOI and the adjustments to calculate Cash NOI (in thousands):
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||
| Rental income | $ | 980,376 | $ | 922,096 | $ | 791,383 | ||||
| Less: Property expenses | 227,725 | 210,260 | 184,479 | |||||||
| Net Operating Income | $ | 752,651 | $ | 711,836 | $ | 606,904 | ||||
| Above/(below) market lease revenue adjustments | (24,357) | (27,653) | (29,882) | |||||||
| Straight line rental revenue adjustment | (29,672) | (38,433) | (36,587) | |||||||
| Cash Net Operating Income | $ | 698,622 | $ | 645,750 | $ | 540,435 |
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, to NOI and Cash NOI (in thousands):
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 219,763 | $ | 285,926 | $ | 249,591 | ||||
| General and administrative | 78,856 | 82,153 | 75,027 | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 315,919 | 275,247 | 244,510 | |||||||
| Other expenses | 72,611 | 2,238 | 1,820 | |||||||
| Interest expense | 104,903 | 98,596 | 61,400 | |||||||
| Debt extinguishment and modification expenses | 291 | — | — | |||||||
| Management and leasing services | (589) | (611) | (682) | |||||||
| Interest income | (22,168) | (13,700) | (5,761) | |||||||
| Impairment of real estate | 89,097 | — | — | |||||||
| Gains on sale of real estate | (106,032) | (18,013) | (19,001) | |||||||
| Net Operating Income | $ | 752,651 | $ | 711,836 | $ | 606,904 | ||||
| Above/(below) market lease revenue adjustments | (24,357) | (27,653) | (29,882) | |||||||
| Straight line rental revenue adjustment | (29,672) | (38,433) | (36,587) | |||||||
| Cash Net Operating Income | $ | 698,622 | $ | 645,750 | $ | 540,435 |
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Non-GAAP Supplemental Measure: EBITDAre
We calculate earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization for real estate (“EBITDAre”) in accordance with the standards established by NAREIT. EBITDAre is calculated as net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), before interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, gains (or losses) from sales of depreciable operating property or assets incidental to our business, impairment losses of depreciable operating property or assets incidental to our business and adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures.
We believe that EBITDAre is helpful to investors as a supplemental measure of our operating performance as a real estate company because it is a direct measure of the actual operating results of our properties. We also use this measure in ratios to compare our performance to that of our industry peers. In addition, we believe EBITDAre is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of equity REITs. However, our industry peers may not calculate EBITDAre in accordance with the NAREIT definition as we do and, accordingly, our EBITDAre may not be comparable to our peers’ EBITDAre. Accordingly, EBITDAre should be considered only as a supplement to net income (loss) as a measure of our performance.
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, to EBITDAre (in thousands):
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 219,763 | $ | 285,926 | $ | 249,591 | ||||
| Interest expense | 104,903 | 98,596 | 61,400 | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 315,919 | 275,247 | 244,510 | |||||||
| Impairment of real estate | 89,097 | — | — | |||||||
| Gains on sale of real estate | (106,032) | (18,013) | (19,001) | |||||||
| EBITDAre | $ | 623,650 | $ | 641,756 | $ | 536,500 |
Supplemental Guarantor Information
Subsidiary issuers of obligations guaranteed by the parent are not required to provide separate financial statements, provided that the parent guarantee is “full and unconditional,” the subsidiary obligor is consolidated into the parent company’s consolidated financial statements and, subject to certain exceptions as set forth below, the alternative disclosure required by Rule 13-01 is provided, which includes narrative disclosure and summarized financial information. The Company and the Operating Partnership have filed a registration statement on Form S-3 with the SEC registering, among other securities, debt securities of the Operating Partnership, which will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company. At December 31, 2025, the Operating Partnership had issued and outstanding $300.0 million of 5.000% Senior Notes due 2028 (the “$300 Million Notes due 2028”), $400.0 million of 2.125% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “$400 Million Notes due 2030”), $400 million of 2.15% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “$400 Million Notes due 2031”), $575.0 million of 4.375% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Exchangeable Notes”) and $575.0 million of 4.125% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2029 (the “2029 Exchangeable Notes” and together with the 2027 Exchangeable Notes, the “Exchangeable Notes”). The obligations of the Operating Partnership to pay principal, premiums, if any, and interest on the $300 Million Notes due 2028, $400 Million Notes due 2030, $400 Million Notes due 2031 and Exchangeable Notes are guaranteed on a senior basis by the Company. The guarantee is full and unconditional, and the Operating Partnership is a consolidated subsidiary of the Company. Accordingly, separate consolidated financial statements of the Operating Partnership have not been presented.
Furthermore, as permitted under Rule 13-01(a)(4)(vi), the Company has excluded the summarized financial information for the Operating Partnership as the assets, liabilities and results of operations of the Company and the Operating Partnership are not materially different than the corresponding amounts presented in the consolidated financial statements of the Company, and management believes such summarized financial information would be repetitive and not provide incremental value to investors.
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Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
Our short-term liquidity requirements consist primarily of funds to pay for operating expenses, interest expense, general and administrative expenses, capital expenditures, tenant improvements and leasing commissions, share repurchases, and distributions to our common and preferred stockholders and holders of common units of partnership interests in our Operating Partnership (“OP Units”). We expect to meet our short-term liquidity requirements through available cash on hand, cash flow from operations, by drawing on our unsecured revolving credit facility and by issuing shares of common stock pursuant to the ATM program or issuing other securities as described below.
Our long-term liquidity needs consist primarily of funds necessary to pay for acquisitions, recurring and nonrecurring capital expenditures and scheduled debt maturities. We intend to satisfy our long-term liquidity needs through net cash flow from operations, proceeds from long-term secured and unsecured financings, borrowings available under our unsecured revolving credit facility, the issuance of equity securities, including preferred stock, and proceeds from selective real estate dispositions as we identify capital recycling opportunities.
As of December 31, 2025, we had:
•Outstanding fixed-rate and variable-rate debt with varying maturities for an aggregate principal amount of $3.3 billion, with $67.6 million due within 12 months (including the $60.0 million term loan facility maturing on October 27, 2026, which can be extended for three remaining one-year terms at our option);
•Total scheduled interest payments on our fixed rate debt and projected net interest payments on our variable rate debt and interest rate swaps of $392.8 million, of which $123.1 million is due within 12 months;
•Commitments of $90.5 million for tenant improvements under certain tenant leases and construction work related to obligations under contractual agreements with our construction vendors; and
•Operating lease commitments with aggregate lease payments of $23.9 million, of which $1.6 million is due within 12 months.
See “Note 6 – Notes Payable” to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 15 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further details regarding the scheduled principal payments. Also see “Note 7 – Leases” to the consolidated financial statements for further details regarding the scheduled operating lease payments.
As of December 31, 2025, our cash and cash equivalents were $165.8 million, and we did not have any borrowings outstanding under our unsecured revolving credit facility, leaving $1.245 billion available for future borrowings after giving effect to the $4.6 million letter of credit that was issued under the unsecured revolving credit facility.
Sources of Liquidity
Cash Flow from Operations
Cash flow from operations is one of our key sources of liquidity and is primarily dependent upon: (i) the occupancy levels and lease rates at our properties, (ii) our ability to collect rent, (iii) the level of operating costs we incur and (iv) our ability to pass through operating expenses to our tenants. We are subject to a number of risks related to general economic and other unpredictable conditions, which have the potential to affect our overall performance and resulting cash flows from operations. However, based on our current portfolio mix and business strategy, we anticipate that we will be able to generate positive cash flows from operations.
ATM Program
On February 17, 2023, we established the ATM Program pursuant to which we are able to sell from time to time shares of our common stock having an aggregate sales price of up to $1.25 billion.
In connection with the ATM Program, we may sell shares of our common stock directly through sales agents or we may enter into forward equity sale agreements with certain financial institutions acting as forward purchasers whereby, at our discretion, the forward purchasers may borrow and sell shares of our common stock under the ATM Program. The use of a forward equity sale agreement allows us to lock in a share price on the sale of shares of our common stock at the time the agreement is executed but defer settling the forward equity sale agreements and receiving the proceeds from the sale of shares until a later date. Additionally, the forward price that we expect to receive upon physical settlement of an agreement will be subject to adjustment for (i) a floating interest rate factor equal to a specified daily rate less a spread, (ii) the forward purchaser’s stock borrowing costs and (iii) scheduled dividends during the term of the agreement.
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During the year ended December 31, 2025, we did not sell any shares of common stock directly through sales agents or enter into any forward equity sale agreements under the ATM Program.
As of December 31, 2025, approximately $927.4 million of common stock remained available to be sold under the ATM Program. Future sales, if any, will depend on a variety of factors, including among others, market conditions, the trading price of our common stock, determinations by us of the appropriate sources of funding for us and potential uses of funding available to us.
Securities Offerings
We evaluate the capital markets on an ongoing basis for opportunities to raise capital, and as circumstances warrant, we may issue additional securities, from time to time, to fund acquisitions, for the repayment of long-term debt upon maturity and for other general corporate purposes. Such securities may include common equity, preferred equity and/or debt of us or our subsidiaries. Any future issuance, however, is dependent upon market conditions, available pricing and capital needs and there can be no assurance that we will be able to complete any such offerings of securities.
March 2024 Forward Equity Offering — In March 2024, we entered into a forward equity sale agreement with a financial institution acting as forward purchaser in connection with an underwritten public offering of 17,179,318 shares of common stock (the “March 2024 Forward Sale Agreement”), pursuant to which, the forward purchaser borrowed and sold an aggregate of 17,179,318 shares of common stock in the offering. We did not receive any proceeds from the sale of common shares by the forward purchaser at the time of the offering. During 2024, we partially settled the March 2024 Forward Sale Agreement by issuing 7,402,550 shares of common stock, leaving a remaining 9,776,768 shares of common stock for settlement at December 31, 2024.
During the first quarter of 2025, we settled the remaining portion of the March 2024 Forward Sale Agreement by issuing the remaining 9,776,768 shares of common stock for net proceeds of $478.0 million, based on a weighted average forward price of $48.89 per share at settlement.
Capital Recycling
We continuously evaluate opportunities for the potential disposition of properties in our portfolio when we believe such disposition is appropriate in view of our business objectives and capital allocation priorities. In evaluating these opportunities, we consider a variety of criteria including, but not limited to, local market conditions and lease rates, asset type and location, as well as potential uses of proceeds and tax considerations. Tax considerations include entering into a 1031 Exchange, when possible, to defer some or all of the taxable gains, if any, on dispositions. A 1031 Exchange generally requires the identification of a replacement property within 45 days and completion of the exchange within 180 days of the sale date. In response to the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, the IRS provided disaster-related extensions for eligible taxpayers, in some cases extending these deadlines to October 15, 2025.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we completed the sale of seven properties for an aggregate gross sales price of $217.5 million and net cash proceeds of $208.4 million. For property sales completed during the first three quarters of 2025, the net proceeds were transferred to qualified intermediaries (“QIs”) to facilitate potential 1031 Exchanges. As a result, these amounts were classified as restricted cash on our consolidated balance sheets while held by the QIs.
We ultimately did not identify replacement properties that met our investment criteria within the applicable 1031 Exchange periods. Accordingly, approximately $183.1 million of the proceeds held by QIs was returned to us in varying amounts through 2025. For the property sold in the fourth quarter of 2025, we did not pursue a 1031 Exchange, and therefore, the related proceeds were not transferred to a QI.
We expect to continue selectively and opportunistically disposing of properties, however, the timing of any future dispositions will depend on market conditions, asset-specific circumstances or opportunities, and our capital needs. Our ability to dispose of selective properties on advantageous terms, or at all, is dependent upon a number of factors including the availability of credit to potential buyers to purchase properties at prices that we consider acceptable.
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Investment Grade Rating
Our credit ratings at December 31, 2025 were Baa2 (Stable outlook) from Moody’s and BBB+ (Stable outlook) from both S&P and Fitch with respect to our Credit Agreement (described below), Exchangeable Notes, $25.0 million unsecured guaranteed senior notes and $75.0 million unsecured guaranteed senior notes (together the “Series 2019A and 2019B Notes”), $300 Million Notes, $400 Million Notes due 2030 and $400 Million Notes due 2031. Our credit ratings at December 31, 2025 were BBB- from both S&P and Fitch with respect to our 5.875% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock and our 5.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. Our credit ratings are based on our operating performance, liquidity and leverage ratios, overall financial position and other factors employed by the credit rating agencies in their rating analysis of us, and, although it is our intent to maintain our investment grade credit rating, there can be no assurance that we will be able to maintain our current credit ratings. In the event our current credit ratings are downgraded, it may become difficult or more expensive to obtain additional financing or refinance existing indebtedness as maturities become due.
Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
On May 30, 2025, we amended our senior unsecured credit agreement by entering into the Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”). Prior to the amendment, the credit agreement was comprised of (i) a senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”) in the aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion, which also allowed us to issue letters of credit up to an aggregate amount not to exceed $100.0 million, (ii) a $300.0 million unsecured term loan facility (the “$300 Million Term Loan”) and (iii) a $400.0 million unsecured term loan facility (the “$400 Million Term Loan” and together with the $300 Million Term Loan, the “Term Facility”). The Credit Agreement, among other changes, (i) increased the borrowing capacity under the Revolver from $1.00 billion to $1.25 billion, (ii) lowered the interest rate by eliminating the 0.10% SOFR adjustment that previously applied to both the Revolver and the $400 Million Term Loan, (iii) extended the maturity date of the Revolver from May 26, 2026 to May 30, 2029 (with two six-month extensions) and (iv) extended the maturity of the $400 Million Term Loan from July 18, 2025 to May 30, 2030, among other changes. The interest rate and maturity date (May 26, 2027) of the $300 Million Term Loan remained unchanged.
On November 21, 2025, we further amended the Credit Agreement to lower the interest rate by eliminating the 0.10% SOFR adjustment that previously applied to the $300 Million Term Loan.
Subject to certain terms and conditions set forth in the Credit Agreement, we may request additional lender commitments and increase the size of the Credit Agreement by an additional $1.05 billion, which may be comprised of additional revolving commitments under the Revolver, an increase to the Term Facility, additional term loan tranches or any combination of the foregoing.
Interest on the Credit Agreement is generally to be paid based upon, at our option, either Term SOFR, daily SOFR or a base rate, plus an applicable margin based on our leverage ratio and debt ratings. The applicable margin for the Term Facility ranges from 0.80% to 1.60% per annum for SOFR-based loans and 0.00% to 0.60% per annum for base rate loans. The applicable margin for the Revolver ranges from 0.725% to 1.400% per annum for SOFR-based loans and letters of credit and 0.00% to 0.40% per annum for base rate loans. In addition to the interest payable on amounts outstanding under the Revolver, we are required to pay an applicable credit facility fee, on each lender's commitment amount under the Revolver, regardless of usage. The applicable credit facility fee ranges from 0.125% to 0.300% per annum, depending on our leverage ratio and investment grade ratings.
In addition, the Credit Agreement also features a sustainability-linked pricing component that can periodically adjust the applicable margin by -0.04%, zero or 0.04% and adjust the applicable credit facility fee by -0.01%, zero or 0.01%, depending on our achievement of the annual sustainability performance metrics. During 2025, the sustainability-linked pricing adjustment was zero for both the applicable margin and credit facility fee. In January 2026, after certifying that our sustainability performance targets were met for 2025, the applicable margin decreased by 0.040% to 0.685% for the Revolver and to 0.760% for the Term Facility, and the credit facility fee decreased by 0.010% to 0.115%.
The Revolver and the Term Facility may be voluntarily prepaid in whole or in part at any time without premium or penalty. Amounts borrowed under the Term Facility and repaid or prepaid may not be reborrowed.
The Credit Agreement contains usual and customary events of default including defaults in the payment of principal, interest or fees, defaults in compliance with the covenants set forth in the Credit Agreement and other loan documentation, cross-defaults to certain other indebtedness, and bankruptcy and other insolvency defaults. If an event of default occurs and is continuing under the Credit Agreement, the unpaid principal amount of all outstanding loans, together with all accrued unpaid interest and other amounts owing in respect thereof, may be declared immediately due and payable.
As of the filing date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we did not have any borrowings outstanding under the Revolver and had $4.6 million outstanding in letters of credit that reduced our borrowing capacity, leaving $1.245 billion available for future borrowings.
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Uses of Liquidity
Acquisitions
One of our most significant liquidity needs has historically been for the acquisition of real estate properties. During the year ended December 31, 2025, and subsequent to that date through the filing date of this Annual Report, we did not acquire any properties and have no acquisitions under contract or accepted offer. However, we continue to monitor potential acquisition opportunities within our target markets that we believe may represent attractive investment opportunities. While the actual number of acquisitions that we complete will be dependent upon a number of factors, in the short term, we expect to fund our future acquisitions through available cash on hand, cash flows from operations, borrowings available under the Revolver and capital recycled through property dispositions and, in the long term, through the issuance of equity securities or proceeds from long-term secured and unsecured financings.
Recurring and Nonrecurring Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures are considered part of both our short-term and long-term liquidity requirements. During the year ended December 31, 2025, we incurred $13.3 million of recurring capital expenditures, which was a decrease of $6.3 million from the prior year, primarily due to lower roofing expenditures in the current year. During the year ended December 31, 2025, we incurred $228.8 million of nonrecurring capital expenditures, which was a decrease of $84.4 million compared to the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in nonrecurring capital expenditures related to repositioning and development activity during 2025 compared to 2024. As discussed above under “—Factors that May Influence Future Results —Acquisitions and Value-Add Repositioning and Development of Properties,” as of December 31, 2025, 23 of our properties were under current repositioning/development or lease-up. We currently estimate that approximately $128.1 million of additional capital will be required over the next several years to complete these projects. However, this estimate is based on our current construction plans and budgets, both of which are subject to change as a result of a number of factors, including increased costs of building materials or construction services (including as a result of trade disputes and tariffs) and construction delays related to supply chain backlogs and increased lead time on building materials. If we are unable to complete construction on schedule or within budget, we could incur increased construction costs and experience potential delays in leasing the properties. We expect to fund these capital expenditures through a combination of available cash on hand, disposition proceeds, the issuance of common stock under the ATM Program, cash flow from operations and borrowings available under the Revolver.
Dividends and Distributions
In order to maintain our qualification as a REIT, we are required to distribute annually at least 90% of our REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and excluding any net capital gains. To satisfy the requirements to qualify as a REIT and generally not be subject to U.S. federal income tax, we intend to distribute a percentage of our cash flow on a quarterly basis to holders of our common stock. In addition, we intend to make distribution payments to holders of OP Units and preferred units, and dividend payments to holders of our preferred stock.
On February 2, 2026, our board of directors declared the following quarterly cash dividends/distributions:
| Security | Amount per Share/Unit | Record Date | Payment Date | |||||
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| Common stock | $ | 0.435 | March 31, 2026 | April 15, 2026 | ||||
| OP Units | $ | 0.435 | March 31, 2026 | April 15, 2026 | ||||
| 5.875% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock | $ | 0.367188 | March 16, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | ||||
| 5.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock | $ | 0.351563 | March 16, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | ||||
| 3.00% Cumulative Redeemable Convertible Preferred Units | $ | 0.545462 | March 16, 2026 | March 31, 2026 |
Stock Repurchase Programs
On February 3, 2025, the Board authorized a stock repurchase program under which we may repurchase up to a maximum of $300 million of our outstanding common stock (the “Initial Repurchase Program”). The Board’s authorization for the Initial Repurchase Program was scheduled to expire on February 3, 2027, unless modified, extended or terminated earlier at the Board’s discretion.
On August 29, 2025, the Board terminated the Initial Repurchase Program and authorized a new stock repurchase program pursuant to which we may repurchase up to a maximum of $500 million of our outstanding common stock (the “Second Repurchase Program”). The Second Repurchase Program replaced and superseded, in all respects, the Initial Repurchase Program and is scheduled to expire on September 1, 2027, unless modified, extended or terminated earlier at the Board’s discretion.
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Under our stock repurchase programs, we may purchase our shares from time to time in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or in other transactions as permitted by federal securities laws. The amount and timing of any repurchases depend on a number of factors, including the price and availability of our shares, trading volume and general market conditions.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we repurchased an aggregate of 6,327,283 shares of common stock for a total purchase price of $250.1 million, including commissions, at a weighted average price of $39.51 per share. Of this amount, $100.0 million was repurchased under the Initial Repurchase Program prior to its termination, and $150.1 million was repurchased under the Second Repurchase Program. All repurchased shares were retired on the respective settlement dates. As of December 31, 2025, $349.9 million remained available for repurchase under the Second Repurchase Program.
On February 2, 2026, the Board terminated the Second Repurchase Program and authorized a new stock repurchase program pursuant to which we may repurchase up to a maximum of $500.0 million of our outstanding common stock (the “New Repurchase Program”). The New Repurchase Program replaces and supersedes, in all respects, the Second Repurchase Program and is scheduled to expire on February 29, 2028, unless modified, extended or terminated earlier at the Board’s discretion. Subsequent to December 31, 2025 and through the filing date of this Annual report on Form 10-K, we repurchased and settled 347,670 shares of common stock for a total purchase price of $13.4 million under the New Repurchase Program, leaving $486.6 million available for future repurchases.
Indebtedness Outstanding
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to our consolidated indebtedness outstanding as of December 31, 2025:
| Contractual Maturity Date | Margin Above SOFR | Effective Interest Rate(1) | Principal Balance (in thousands)(2) | |||||||||
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| Unsecured and Secured Debt: | ||||||||||||
| Unsecured Debt: | ||||||||||||
| Revolving Credit Facility | 5/30/2029 | (3) | S+0.725 | % | (4) | 4.595 | % | (5) | $ | — | ||
| $575M Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2027(6) | 3/15/2027 | n/a | 4.375 | % | 575,000 | |||||||
| $300M Term Loan | 5/26/2027 | S+0.800 | % | (4) | 3.617 | % | (7) | 300,000 | ||||
| $125M Senior Notes | 7/13/2027 | n/a | 3.930 | % | 125,000 | |||||||
| $300M Senior Notes due 2028 | 6/15/2028 | n/a | 5.000 | % | 300,000 | |||||||
| $575M Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2029(6) | 3/15/2029 | n/a | 4.125 | % | 575,000 | |||||||
| $25M Series 2019A Senior Notes | 7/16/2029 | n/a | 3.880 | % | 25,000 | |||||||
| $400M Term Loan | 5/30/2030 | S+0.800 | % | (4) | 4.214 | % | (8) | 400,000 | ||||
| $400M Senior Notes due 2030 | 12/1/2030 | n/a | 2.125 | % | 400,000 | |||||||
| $400M Senior Notes due 2031 (green bond) | 9/1/2031 | n/a | 2.150 | % | 400,000 | |||||||
| $75M Series 2019B Senior Notes | 7/16/2034 | n/a | 4.030 | % | 75,000 | |||||||
| Total Unsecured Debt | $ | 3,175,000 | ||||||||||
| Secured Debt: | ||||||||||||
| $60M Term Loan(9) | 10/27/2026 | (9) | S+1.250 | % | (9) | 5.060 | % | 60,000 | ||||
| 701-751 Kingshill Place | 1/5/2026 | n/a | 3.900 | % | 6,715 | |||||||
| 13943-13955 Balboa Boulevard | 7/1/2027 | n/a | 3.930 | % | 13,814 | |||||||
| 2205 126th Street | 12/1/2027 | n/a | 3.910 | % | 5,200 | |||||||
| 2410-2420 Santa Fe Avenue | 1/1/2028 | n/a | 3.700 | % | 10,300 | |||||||
| 11832-11954 La Cienega Boulevard | 7/1/2028 | n/a | 4.260 | % | 3,688 | |||||||
| Gilbert/La Palma | 3/1/2031 | n/a | 5.125 | % | 1,323 | |||||||
| 7817 Woodley Avenue | 8/1/2039 | n/a | 4.140 | % | 2,609 | |||||||
| Total Secured Debt | $ | 103,649 | ||||||||||
| Total Consolidated Debt | 3.732 | % | $ | 3,278,649 |
(1)Reflects the contractual interest rate under the terms of each loan as of December 31, 2025 (and the weighted average interest rate for total consolidated debt) and includes the effect of interest rate swaps that were effective as of December 31,
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2025. The interest rate is not adjusted to include the amortization of debt issuance costs or unamortized fair market value premiums/discounts or the facility fee on the Revolver.
(2)Excludes unamortized debt issuance costs and premiums/discounts totaling $26.7 million, which are presented as a reduction of the carrying value of our debt in our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2025.
(3)The Revolver has two six-month extensions, subject to certain terms and conditions.
(4)As of December 31, 2025, the interest rates on these loans are comprised of daily SOFR for both the Revolver and the $400 Million Term Loan and Term SOFR for the $300 Million Term Loan, plus an applicable margin of 0.725% per annum for the Revolver and 0.80% per annum for the Term Facility, and a sustainability-related rate adjustment of zero. These loans are also subject to a 0% SOFR floor. In January 2026, the applicable margin decreased by 0.04% to 0.685% for the unsecured revolving credit facility and to 0.76% for the Term Facility after certifying that our sustainability performance targets were met for 2025.
(5)The Revolver is subject to an applicable facility fee which is calculated as a percentage of the total lenders’ commitment amount, regardless of usage. As of December 31, 2025, the applicable facility fee is 0.125% per annum with a sustainability-related interest rate adjustment of zero. The effective rate assumes daily SOFR of 3.870% as of December 31, 2025. In January 2026, the facility fee decreased by 0.010% to 0.115% after certifying that our 2025 sustainability performance targets were met.
(6)Noteholders have the right to exchange their notes upon the occurrence of certain events. Exchanges will be settled by delivering cash up to the principal amount of the Exchangeable Notes exchanged, and in respect of the remainder of the exchanged value, if any, in excess thereof, in cash or in a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, at our option.
(7)As of December 31, 2025, Term SOFR for the $300 Million Term Loan has been swapped to a fixed rate of 2.81725%, resulting in an all-in fixed rate of 3.61725% after adding the applicable margin and sustainability-related rate adjustment.
(8)As of December 31, 2025, daily SOFR for the $400.0 Million Term Loan has been swapped to a fixed rate of 3.41375% resulting in an all-in fixed rate of 4.21375% after adding the applicable margin and sustainability-related rate adjustment.
(9)The $60.0 million term loan facility (the “$60 Million Term Loan”) has interest-only payment terms bearing interest at Term SOFR increased by a 0.10% SOFR adjustment plus an applicable margin of 1.25% per annum. As of December 31, 2025, Term SOFR for this loan has been swapped to a fixed rate of 3.710%, resulting in an all-in fixed rate of 5.060% after adding the SOFR adjustment and applicable margin. The loan is secured by six properties. On July 11, 2025, we exercised a one-year extension option, extending the maturity date of this loan to October 27, 2026. Subsequently, on September 2, 2025, we amended this loan to, among other changes, add two additional one-year extension options. As of December 31, 2025, we have three remaining one-year extension options available, subject to certain terms and conditions.
The following table summarizes the composition of our outstanding debt between fixed-rate and variable-rate and secured and unsecured debt as of December 31, 2025:
| Weighted Average Term Remaining (in years) | Effective Interest Rate(1) | Principal Balance(in thousands)(2) | % of Total | |||||||||
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| Fixed vs. Variable: | ||||||||||||
| Fixed(3) | 3.3 | 3.732% | $ | 3,278,649 | 100% | |||||||
| Variable | — | —% | $ | — | —% | |||||||
| Secured vs. Unsecured: | ||||||||||||
| Secured | 1.5 | 4.591% | $ | 103,649 | 3% | |||||||
| Unsecured | 3.3 | 3.704% | $ | 3,175,000 | 97% |
(1)Includes the effect of interest rate swaps that were effective as of December 31, 2025. Interest rates are not adjusted to include the amortization of debt issuance costs or unamortized fair market value premiums/discounts or the facility fee on the Revolver.
(2)Excludes unamortized debt issuance costs and debt premiums/discounts totaling $26.7 million which are presented as a reduction of the carrying value of our debt in our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2025.
(3)Fixed-rate debt includes our variable-rate debt that has been effectively fixed through the use of interest rate swaps through maturity.
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At December 31, 2025, we had total indebtedness of $3.3 billion, reflecting a net debt to total combined market capitalization of approximately 24.9%. Our total market capitalization is defined as the sum of the liquidation preference of our outstanding preferred stock and preferred units plus the market value of our common stock excluding shares of nonvested restricted stock, plus the aggregate value of common units not owned by us, plus the value of our net debt. Our net debt is defined as our consolidated indebtedness less cash and cash equivalents.
Debt Covenants
The Credit Agreement, $60 Million Term Loan, $125.0 million unsecured guaranteed senior notes (the “$125 Million Notes”) and Series 2019A and 2019B Notes include a series of financial and other covenants that we must comply with. All financial ratios, metrics and terms used in the covenants below are defined in the applicable loan agreements and are tested on a quarterly basis.
•Maintaining a ratio of total indebtedness to total asset value of not more than 60%;
•For the Credit Agreement and $60 Million Term Loan, maintaining a ratio of secured debt to total asset value of not more than 45%;
•For the $125 Million Notes and Series 2019A and 2019B Notes (together the “Senior Notes”), maintaining a ratio of secured debt to total asset value of not more than 40%;
•For the Senior Notes, maintaining a ratio of total secured recourse debt to total asset value of not more than 15%;
•For the Senior Notes, maintaining a minimum tangible net worth of at least the sum of (i) $760,740,750, and (ii) an amount equal to at least 75% of the net equity proceeds received by the Company after September 30, 2016;
•Maintaining a ratio of adjusted EBITDA to fixed charges of at least 1.5 to 1.0;
•For the Credit Agreement and Senior Notes, maintaining a ratio of total unsecured debt to total unencumbered asset value of not more than 60%; and
•For the Credit Agreement and Senior Notes, maintaining a ratio of unencumbered NOI (as defined in each of the loan agreements) to unsecured interest expense of at least 1.75 to 1.00.
The $300 Million Notes due 2028, $400 Million Notes due 2030 and $400 Million Notes due 2031 (together the “Registered Notes”) contain the following covenants. All financial ratios and terms used below are as defined in the applicable indentures and are tested on an annual basis.
•Maintaining a ratio of total indebtedness to total asset value of not more than 60%;
•Maintaining a ratio of secured debt to total asset value of not more than 40%;
•Maintaining a Debt Service Coverage Ratio of at least 1.5 to 1.0; and
•Maintaining a ratio of unencumbered assets to unsecured debt of at least 1.5 to 1.0.
Subject to the terms of the Credit Agreement, $60 Million Term Loan, Senior Notes and Registered Notes, upon certain events of default, including, but not limited to, (i) a default in the payment of any principal or interest, (ii) a default in the payment of certain of our other indebtedness, and (iii) a default in compliance with the covenants set forth in the debt agreement, the principal and accrued and unpaid interest on the outstanding debt may be declared immediately due and payable at the option of the administrative agent, lenders, trustee and/or noteholders, as applicable, and in the event of bankruptcy and other insolvency defaults, the principal and accrued and unpaid interest on the outstanding debt will become immediately due and payable. In addition, we are required to maintain at all times a credit rating on the Senior Notes from either S&P, Moody’s or Fitch.
We were in compliance with all of our required quarterly and annual financial debt covenants as of December 31, 2025.
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Cash Flows
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2025 to the Year Ended December 31, 2024
The following table summarizes the changes in net cash flows associated with our operating, investing, and financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands):
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| 2025 | 2024 | Change | ||||||||
| Cash provided by operating activities | $ | 542,085 | $ | 478,917 | $ | 63,168 | ||||
| Cash used in investing activities | $ | (125,061) | $ | (1,835,974) | $ | 1,710,913 | ||||
| Cash (used in) provided by financing activities | $ | (307,217) | $ | 1,379,584 | $ | (1,686,801) |
Net cash provided by operating activities. Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $63.2 million to $542.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $478.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase was primarily attributable to the incremental cash flows from property acquisitions completed during 2024, favorable changes in working capital (primarily prepaid rent) and higher Cash NOI from our Same Property Portfolio, partially offset by higher cash interest paid compared to the prior year.
Net cash used in investing activities. Net cash used in investing activities decreased by $1.71 billion to $125.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $1.84 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily attributable to a $1.51 billion decrease in cash paid for property acquisitions, as no acquisitions were made during the current year, and a $167.1 million increase in net proceeds from the sale of real estate as compared to the prior year.
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities. Net cash used in financing activities was $307.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $1.38 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024. The $1.69 billion decrease in net cash flows was primarily attributable to the following: (i) a decrease of $1.1 billion in net cash proceeds from the issuance of the Exchangeable Notes in March 2024, (ii) $250.1 million in cash used for the repurchase of common stock in 2025, with no comparable activity in the prior year, (iii) a decrease of $171.9 million in net cash proceeds from the issuance of shares of our common stock, (iv) the repayment of our $100.0 million unsecured senior notes in August 2025, and (v) a $44.7 million increase in cash dividends paid to common stockholders and common unitholders, reflecting both a higher quarterly per share/unit cash dividend and an increase in the number of common shares outstanding.
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2024 to the Year Ended December 31, 2023
Refer to “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Cash Flows” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on February 10, 2025, for a discussion of the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
Inflation
We do not believe that inflation has historically had a material impact on the Company. While currently moderating, significant inflation in recent years has resulted in increased operating expenses and capital expenditures which could have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations. The majority of our leases are either triple net or provide for tenant reimbursement for costs related to real estate taxes and operating expenses. In addition, most of the leases provide for fixed rent increases. We believe that inflationary increases to real estate taxes, utility expenses and other operating expenses may be partially offset by the contractual rent increases and tenant payment of taxes and expenses described above.
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MD&A history
Prior-year 10-K MD&A spans are extracted from SEC filings with the same bounded parser used for the latest filing. The latest 10-K appears above; prior years are below.
FY 2024 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0001571283-25-000006.
Results of Operations
Our consolidated results of operations are often not comparable from period to period due to the effect of (i) property acquisitions, (ii) property dispositions and (iii) properties that are taken out of service for repositioning or redevelopment during the comparative reporting periods. Our “Total Portfolio” represents all of the properties owned during the reported periods. To eliminate the effect of changes in our Total Portfolio due to acquisitions, dispositions and repositioning/redevelopment and to highlight the operating results of our on-going business, we have separately presented the results of our “Same Property Portfolio.”
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2024 to the Year Ended December 31, 2023
For the comparison of the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, our Same Property Portfolio includes all properties in our industrial portfolio that were wholly-owned by us for the period from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024, and that were stabilized prior to January 1, 2023, which consisted of buildings aggregating approximately 37.0 million rentable square feet at 293 of our properties. Results for our Same Property Portfolio exclude properties that were acquired or sold during the period from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024, properties or buildings classified as current or future repositioning (including select buildings in “other repositioning”), redevelopment or lease-up during 2023 or 2024, management and leasing services revenue, interest income, interest expense and corporate general and administrative expenses.
For the comparison of the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, our Total Portfolio includes the properties in our Same Property Portfolio, the 75 properties aggregating approximately 8.9 million rentable square feet that were acquired during 2024 and 2023, and the seven properties aggregating approximately 0.3 million rentable square feet that were sold during 2024 and 2023.
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As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, our Same Property Portfolio occupancy was approximately 94.1% and 97.1%, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, our Same Property Portfolio weighted average occupancy was approximately 96.6% and 97.1%, respectively.
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| Rental income | $ | 693,826 | $ | 667,068 | $ | 26,758 | 4.0 | % | $ | 922,096 | $ | 791,383 | $ | 130,713 | 16.5 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Management and leasing services | — | — | — | — | % | 611 | 682 | (71) | (10.4) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | — | — | — | — | % | 13,700 | 5,761 | 7,939 | 137.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL REVENUES | 693,826 | 667,068 | 26,758 | 4.0 | % | 936,407 | 797,826 | 138,581 | 17.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Property expenses | 159,563 | 153,890 | 5,673 | 3.7 | % | 210,260 | 184,479 | 25,781 | 14.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | — | — | — | — | % | 82,153 | 75,027 | 7,126 | 9.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 192,272 | 194,584 | (2,312) | (1.2) | % | 275,247 | 244,510 | 30,737 | 12.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES | 351,835 | 348,474 | 3,361 | 1.0 | % | 567,660 | 504,016 | 63,644 | 12.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| OTHER EXPENSE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other expenses | — | — | — | — | % | 2,238 | 1,820 | 418 | 23.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | — | — | — | — | % | 98,596 | 61,400 | 37,196 | 60.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 351,835 | 348,474 | 3,361 | 1.0 | % | 668,494 | 567,236 | 101,258 | 17.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains on sale of real estate | — | — | — | — | % | 18,013 | 19,001 | (988) | (5.2) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| NET INCOME | $ | 341,991 | $ | 318,594 | $ | 23,397 | 7.3 | % | $ | 285,926 | $ | 249,591 | $ | 36,335 | 14.6 | % |
Rental Income
The following table reports the breakdown of 2024 and 2023 rental income, as reported prior to the adoption of Accounting Standards Codification Topic 842, Leases (“ASC 842”) (dollars in thousands). We believe that the below presentation of rental income is not, and is not intended to be, a presentation in accordance with GAAP. We are presenting this information because we believe it is frequently used by management, investors, securities analysts and other interested parties to evaluate the Company’s performance.
| Same Property Portfolio | Total Portfolio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Year Ended December 31, | Increase/(Decrease) | % | Year Ended December 31, | Increase/(Decrease) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Category | 2024 | 2023 | Change | 2024 | 2023 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rental revenue(1) | $ | 574,175 | $ | 551,453 | $ | 22,722 | 4.1 | % | $ | 763,364 | $ | 656,101 | $ | 107,263 | 16.3 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Tenant reimbursements (2) | 117,239 | 113,607 | 3,632 | 3.2 | % | 156,017 | 133,004 | 23,013 | 17.3 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income(3) | 2,412 | 2,008 | 404 | 20.1 | % | 2,715 | 2,278 | 437 | 19.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Rental income | $ | 693,826 | $ | 667,068 | $ | 26,758 | 4.0 | % | $ | 922,096 | $ | 791,383 | $ | 130,713 | 16.5 | % |
Our Same Property Portfolio and Total Portfolio rental income increased by $26.8 million, or 4.0%, and $130.7 million, or 16.5%, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, for the reasons described below:
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(1) Rental Revenue
Our Same Property Portfolio and Total Portfolio rental revenue increased by $22.7 million, or 4.1%, and $107.3 million, or 16.3%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in our Same Property Portfolio rental revenue is primarily due to an increase in average rental rates on new and renewal leases, partially offset by a decrease in occupancy rates, a decrease of $4.2 million in amortization of net below-market lease intangibles and an increase of $1.3 million in bad debt write-offs and reserves for tenant receivables not deemed probable of collection. Our Total Portfolio rental revenue was also positively impacted by the incremental revenues from the 75 properties we acquired during 2023 and 2024, partially offset by the decrease in revenues from the seven properties that were sold during 2023 and 2024.
(2) Tenant Reimbursements
Our Same Property Portfolio and Total Portfolio tenant reimbursements revenue increased by $3.6 million, or 3.2%, and $23.0 million or 17.3%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in our Same Property Portfolio tenant reimbursements revenue is primarily due to higher reimbursable property tax expenses, higher billings for other reimbursable expenses and higher reimbursable insurance expenses due to higher overall premiums. Our Total Portfolio tenant reimbursements revenue was also impacted by the incremental reimbursements from the 75 properties we acquired during 2023 and 2024.
(3) Other Income
Our Same Property Portfolio and Total Portfolio other income increased by $0.4 million, or 20.1%, and $0.4 million, or 19.2%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to an increase in fees charged for late rental payments.
Management and Leasing Services
Our Total Portfolio management and leasing services revenue decreased by $0.1 million, or 10.4%, for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
Interest Income
Our Total Portfolio interest income increased from $5.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 to $13.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to a $8.2 million increase related to interest earned on the $125.0 million loan that we originated on October 26, 2023.
Property Expenses
Our Same Property Portfolio and Total Portfolio property expenses increased by $5.7 million, or 3.7%, and $25.8 million, or 14.0%, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in our Same Property Portfolio property expenses is primarily due to increases in property tax expenses, insurance expenses as a result of higher overall premiums, utility expenses, allocated overhead costs driven by a higher employee headcount and rising labor costs, and repairs and maintenance expenses. Our Total Portfolio property expenses were also impacted by incremental expenses from the 75 properties we acquired during 2023 and 2024, partially offset by the decrease in property expenses from the seven properties that were sold during 2023 and 2024.
General and Administrative
Our Total Portfolio general and administrative expenses increased by $7.1 million, or 9.5% for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to increases in non-cash equity compensation expense related to annual performance unit and LTIP unit awards and payroll/benefits related costs due to a higher employee headcount and rising labor costs.
Depreciation and Amortization
Our Same Property Portfolio depreciation and amortization expense decreased by $2.3 million, or 1.2%, for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to acquisition-related in-place lease intangibles and tenant improvements becoming fully depreciated at certain properties during 2023 and 2024, partially offset by an increase in depreciation expense related to capital improvements placed into service during 2023 and 2024 and an increase in amortization of deferred leasing costs. Our Total Portfolio depreciation and amortization expense increased by $30.7 million, or 12.6%, for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to incremental expense from the 75 properties we acquired during 2023 and 2024.
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Other Expenses
Our Total Portfolio other expenses increased by $0.4 million from $1.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, to $2.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to a $0.6 million increase in write-offs of construction costs related to cancelled projects and a $0.2 million increase in construction demolition costs, partially offset by a $0.2 million decrease in acquisition expenses and a $0.2 million impairment charge recorded in 2023 to reduce the carrying value of the right-of-use asset in connection with the early termination of a sublease for one of our corporate office space leases.
Interest Expense
Our Total Portfolio interest expense increased by $37.2 million, or 60.6%, during the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to a $41.7 million increase related to the aggregate $1.15 billion of exchangeable notes offering we completed in March 2024 and a $4.0 million increase related to the $300 million of 5.000% Senior Notes due 2028 offering we completed in March 2023, partially offset by a $7.8 million decrease due to an increase in capitalized interest related to repositioning and redevelopment activity.
Gains on Sale of Real Estate
During the year ended December 31, 2024, we recognized gains on sale of real estate of $18.0 million from the disposition of five properties that were sold for an aggregate gross sales price of $44.3 million. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we recognized gains on sale of real estate of $19.0 million from the disposition of two properties that were sold for a gross sales price of $28.3 million.
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2023 to the Year Ended December 31, 2022
Refer to “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on February 12, 2024, for a discussion of the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.
Non-GAAP Supplemental Measures: Funds From Operations and Core Funds From Operations
We calculate funds from operations (“FFO”) attributable to common stockholders in accordance with the standards established by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”). FFO represents net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses) from sales of depreciable operating property or assets incidental to our business, impairment losses of depreciable operating property or assets incidental to our business, real estate related depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs) and after adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures.
Management uses FFO as a supplemental performance measure because, in excluding real estate related depreciation and amortization, gains and losses from property dispositions, and asset impairments, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, captures trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs. We also believe that, as a widely recognized measure of performance used by other REITs, FFO may be used by investors as a basis to compare our operating performance with that of other REITs.
However, because FFO excludes depreciation and amortization and captures neither the changes in the value of our properties that result from use or market conditions, nor the level of capital expenditures and leasing commissions necessary to maintain the operating performance of our properties, all of which have real economic effects and could materially impact our results from operations, the utility of FFO as a measure of our performance is limited. Other equity REITs may not calculate or interpret FFO in accordance with the NAREIT definition as we do, and, accordingly, our FFO may not be comparable to such other REITs’ FFO. FFO should not be used as a measure of our liquidity and is not indicative of funds available for our cash needs, including our ability to pay dividends.
We calculate “Core FFO” by adjusting FFO for non-comparable items outlined in the reconciliation below. We believe that Core FFO is a useful supplemental measure and that by adjusting for items that are not considered by us to be part of our on-going operating performance, provides a more meaningful and consistent comparison of our operating and financial performance period-over-period. Because these adjustments have a real economic impact on our financial condition and results from operations, the utility of Core FFO as a measure of our performance is limited. Other REITs may not calculate Core FFO in a consistent manner. Accordingly, our Core FFO may not be comparable to other REITs' core FFO. Core FFO should be considered only as a supplement to net income computed in accordance with GAAP as a measure of our performance. “Company share of Core FFO” in the table below reflects Core FFO attributable to common stockholders, which excludes amounts allocable to noncontrolling interests, participating securities and preferred stockholders.
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The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, to FFO and Core FFO (unaudited and in thousands):
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 285,926 | $ | 249,591 | $ | 177,157 | ||||
| Adjustments: | ||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 275,247 | 244,510 | 196,794 | |||||||
| Gains on sale of real estate | (18,013) | (19,001) | (8,486) | |||||||
| FFO | $ | 543,160 | $ | 475,100 | $ | 365,465 | ||||
| Adjustments: | ||||||||||
| Acquisition expenses | 123 | 369 | 613 | |||||||
| Impairment of right-of-use asset | — | 188 | — | |||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | — | 915 | |||||||
| Amortization of loss on termination of interest rate swaps | 211 | 236 | 253 | |||||||
| Non-capitalizable demolition costs | 1,127 | 881 | 663 | |||||||
| Write-offs of below-market lease intangibles related to terminations(1) | — | (1,318) | (5,792) | |||||||
| Core FFO | $ | 544,621 | $ | 475,456 | $ | 362,117 | ||||
| Less: preferred stock dividends | (9,258) | (9,258) | (9,258) | |||||||
| Less: Core FFO attributable to noncontrolling interests(2) | (21,319) | (19,525) | (16,838) | |||||||
| Less: Core FFO attributable to participating securities(3) | (2,349) | (1,844) | (1,282) | |||||||
| Company share of Core FFO | $ | 511,695 | $ | 444,829 | $ | 334,739 |
(1)Reflects the write-off of the portion of a below-market lease intangible attributable to below-market fixed rate renewal options that were not exercised due to the termination of the lease at the end of the initial lease term.
(2)Noncontrolling interests represent (i) holders of outstanding common units of the Company's Operating Partnership that are owned by unit holders other than the Company and (ii) holders of Series 1 CPOP Units, Series 2 CPOP Units and Series 3 CPOP Units.
(3)Participating securities include unvested shares of restricted stock, unvested LTIP units of partnership interest in our Operating Partnership and unvested performance units in our Operating Partnership.
Non-GAAP Supplemental Measures: NOI and Cash NOI
Net operating income (“NOI”) is a non-GAAP measure which includes the revenue and expense directly attributable to our real estate properties. NOI is calculated as rental income less property expenses (before interest expense, depreciation and amortization).
We use NOI as a supplemental performance measure because, in excluding real estate depreciation and amortization expense, general and administrative expenses, interest expense, gains (or losses) on sale of real estate and other non-operating items, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, captures trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs. We also believe that NOI will be useful to investors as a basis to compare our operating performance with that of other REITs. However, because NOI excludes depreciation and amortization expense and captures neither the changes in the value of our properties that result from use or market conditions, nor the level of capital expenditures and leasing commissions necessary to maintain the operating performance of our properties (all of which have real economic effect and could materially impact our results from operations), the utility of NOI as a measure of our performance is limited. Other equity REITs may not calculate NOI in a similar manner and, accordingly, our NOI may not be comparable to such other REITs’ NOI. Accordingly, NOI should be considered only as a supplement to net income as a measure of our performance. NOI should not be used as a measure of our liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs. NOI should not be used as a substitute for cash flow from operating activities in accordance with GAAP.
NOI on a cash-basis (“Cash NOI”) is a non-GAAP measure, which we calculate by adding or subtracting the following items from NOI: (i) amortization of above/(below) market lease intangibles and amortization of other deferred rent resulting from sale leaseback transactions with below market leaseback payments and (ii) straight-line rental revenue adjustments. We use Cash NOI, together with NOI, as a supplemental performance measure. Cash NOI should not be used as a measure of our liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs. Cash NOI should not be used as a substitute for cash flow from operating activities computed in accordance with GAAP.
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The following table sets forth the revenue and expense items comprising NOI and the adjustments to calculate Cash NOI (in thousands):
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||
| Rental income | $ | 922,096 | $ | 791,383 | $ | 630,578 | ||||
| Less: Property expenses | 210,260 | 184,479 | 150,503 | |||||||
| Net Operating Income | $ | 711,836 | $ | 606,904 | $ | 480,075 | ||||
| Above/(below) market lease revenue adjustments | (27,653) | (29,882) | (31,209) | |||||||
| Straight line rental revenue adjustment | (38,433) | (36,587) | (31,220) | |||||||
| Cash Net Operating Income | $ | 645,750 | $ | 540,435 | $ | 417,646 |
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, to NOI and Cash NOI (in thousands):
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 285,926 | $ | 249,591 | $ | 177,157 | ||||
| General and administrative | 82,153 | 75,027 | 64,264 | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 275,247 | 244,510 | 196,794 | |||||||
| Other expenses | 2,238 | 1,820 | 1,561 | |||||||
| Interest expense | 98,596 | 61,400 | 48,496 | |||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | — | 915 | |||||||
| Management and leasing services | (611) | (682) | (616) | |||||||
| Interest income | (13,700) | (5,761) | (10) | |||||||
| Gains on sale of real estate | (18,013) | (19,001) | (8,486) | |||||||
| Net Operating Income | $ | 711,836 | $ | 606,904 | $ | 480,075 | ||||
| Above/(below) market lease revenue adjustments | (27,653) | (29,882) | (31,209) | |||||||
| Straight line rental revenue adjustment | (38,433) | (36,587) | (31,220) | |||||||
| Cash Net Operating Income | $ | 645,750 | $ | 540,435 | $ | 417,646 |
Non-GAAP Supplemental Measure: EBITDAre
We calculate earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization for real estate (“EBITDAre”) in accordance with the standards established by NAREIT. EBITDAre is calculated as net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), before interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, gains (or losses) from sales of depreciable operating property or assets incidental to our business, impairment losses of depreciable operating property or assets incidental to our business and adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures.
We believe that EBITDAre is helpful to investors as a supplemental measure of our operating performance as a real estate company because it is a direct measure of the actual operating results of our properties. We also use this measure in ratios to compare our performance to that of our industry peers. In addition, we believe EBITDAre is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of equity REITs. However, our industry peers may not calculate EBITDAre in accordance with the NAREIT definition as we do and, accordingly, our EBITDAre may not be comparable to our peers’ EBITDAre. Accordingly, EBITDAre should be considered only as a supplement to net income (loss) as a measure of our performance.
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The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, to EBITDAre (in thousands):
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 285,926 | $ | 249,591 | $ | 177,157 | ||||
| Interest expense | 98,596 | 61,400 | 48,496 | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 275,247 | 244,510 | 196,794 | |||||||
| Gains on sale of real estate | (18,013) | (19,001) | (8,486) | |||||||
| EBITDAre | $ | 641,756 | $ | 536,500 | $ | 413,961 |
Supplemental Guarantor Information
Subsidiary issuers of obligations guaranteed by the parent are not required to provide separate financial statements, provided that the parent guarantee is “full and unconditional,” the subsidiary obligor is consolidated into the parent company’s consolidated financial statements and, subject to certain exceptions as set forth below, the alternative disclosure required by Rule 13-01 is provided, which includes narrative disclosure and summarized financial information. The Company and the Operating Partnership have filed a registration statement on Form S-3 with the SEC registering, among other securities, debt securities of the Operating Partnership, which will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company. At December 31, 2024, the Operating Partnership had issued and outstanding $300.0 million of 5.000% Senior Notes due 2028 (the “$300 Million Notes due 2028”), $400.0 million of 2.125% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “$400 Million Notes due 2030”), $400 million of 2.15% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “$400 Million Notes due 2031”), $575.0 million of 4.375% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Exchangeable Notes”) and $575.0 million of 4.125% Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2029 (the “2029 Exchangeable Notes” and together with the 2027 Exchangeable Notes, the “Exchangeable Notes”). The obligations of the Operating Partnership to pay principal, premiums, if any, and interest on the $300 Million Notes due 2028, $400 Million Notes due 2030, $400 Million Notes due 2031 and Exchangeable Notes are guaranteed on a senior basis by the Company. The guarantee is full and unconditional, and the Operating Partnership is a consolidated subsidiary of the Company. Accordingly, separate consolidated financial statements of the Operating Partnership have not been presented.
Furthermore, as permitted under Rule 13-01(a)(4)(vi), the Company has excluded the summarized financial information for the Operating Partnership as the assets, liabilities and results of operations of the Company and the Operating Partnership are not materially different than the corresponding amounts presented in the consolidated financial statements of the Company, and management believes such summarized financial information would be repetitive and not provide incremental value to investors.
Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
Our short-term liquidity requirements consist primarily of funds to pay for operating expenses, interest expense, general and administrative expenses, capital expenditures, tenant improvements and leasing commissions, and distributions to our common and preferred stockholders and holders of common units of partnership interests in our Operating Partnership (“OP Units”). We expect to meet our short-term liquidity requirements through available cash on hand, cash flow from operations, by drawing on our unsecured revolving credit facility and by issuing shares of common stock pursuant to the ATM program or issuing other securities as described below.
Our long-term liquidity needs consist primarily of funds necessary to pay for acquisitions, recurring and non-recurring capital expenditures and scheduled debt maturities. We intend to satisfy our long-term liquidity needs through net cash flow from operations, proceeds from long-term secured and unsecured financings, borrowings available under our unsecured revolving credit facility, the issuance of equity securities, including preferred stock, and proceeds from selective real estate dispositions as we identify capital recycling opportunities.
As of December 31, 2024, we had:
•Outstanding fixed-rate and variable-rate debt with varying maturities for an aggregate principal amount of $3.4 billion, with $561.0 million due within 12 months (including the $400.0 million unsecured term loan facility maturing on July 18, 2025, which can be extended for one remaining one-year term at our option, the $100.0 million unsecured senior notes maturing on August 6, 2025 and the $60.0 million term loan facility maturing on October 27, 2025, which can be extended for two remaining one-year terms at our option);
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•Total scheduled interest payments on our fixed rate debt and projected net interest payments on our variable rate debt and interest rate swaps of $432.8 million, of which $121.4 million is due within 12 months.
•Commitments of $129.2 million for tenant improvements under certain tenant leases and construction work related to obligations under contractual agreements with our construction vendors; and
•Operating lease commitments with aggregate lease payments of $25.7 million, of which $1.7 million is due within 12 months.
See “Note 6 – Notes Payable” to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 15 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further details regarding the scheduled principal payments. Also see “Note 7 – Leases” to the consolidated financial statements for further details regarding the scheduled operating lease payments.
As of December 31, 2024, our cash and cash equivalents were $56.0 million, and we did not have any borrowings outstanding under our unsecured revolving credit facility, leaving $995.0 million available for future borrowings after giving effect to the $5.0 million letter of credit that was issued under the unsecured revolving credit facility.
Sources of Liquidity
Cash Flow from Operations
Cash flow from operations is one of our key sources of liquidity and is primarily dependent upon: (i) the occupancy levels and lease rates at our properties, (ii) our ability to collect rent, (iii) the level of operating costs we incur and (iv) our ability to pass through operating expenses to our tenants. We are subject to a number of risks related to general economic and other unpredictable conditions, which have the potential to affect our overall performance and resulting cash flows from operations. However, based on our current portfolio mix and business strategy, we anticipate that we will be able to generate positive cash flows from operations.
ATM Program
On February 17, 2023, we established the 2023 ATM Program pursuant to which we are able to sell from time to time shares of our common stock having an aggregate sales price of up to $1.25 billion. The 2023 ATM Program replaced our previous $1.0 billion ATM program, which was established on May 27, 2022, under which we had sold shares of our common stock having an aggregate gross sales price of $834.6 million through February 17, 2023.
In connection with our ATM programs, we may sell shares of our common stock directly through sales agents or we may enter into forward equity sale agreements with certain financial institutions acting as forward purchasers whereby, at our discretion, the forward purchasers may borrow and sell shares of our common stock under our ATM programs. The use of a forward equity sale agreement allows us to lock in a share price on the sale of shares of our common stock at the time the agreement is executed but defer settling the forward equity sale agreements and receiving the proceeds from the sale of shares until a later date. Additionally, the forward price that we expect to receive upon physical settlement of an agreement will be subject to adjustment for (i) a floating interest rate factor equal to a specified daily rate less a spread, (ii) the forward purchaser’s stock borrowing costs and (iii) scheduled dividends during the term of the agreement.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, we did not sell any shares of common stock directly through sales agents or enter into any forward equity sale agreements under the 2023 ATM Program.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, we physically settled the forward equity sale agreements that were outstanding as of December 31, 2023 under the 2023 ATM Program by issuing 3,010,568 shares of our common stock for net proceeds of $164.5 million, based on a weighted average forward price of $54.65 per share at settlement.
As of December 31, 2024, approximately $927.4 million of common stock remains available to be sold under the 2023 ATM Program. Future sales, if any, will depend on a variety of factors, including among others, market conditions, the trading price of our common stock, determinations by us of the appropriate sources of funding for us and potential uses of funding available to us.
Securities Offerings
We evaluate the capital markets on an ongoing basis for opportunities to raise capital, and as circumstances warrant, we may issue additional securities, from time to time, to fund acquisitions, for the repayment of long-term debt upon maturity and for other general corporate purposes. Such securities may include common equity, preferred equity and/or debt of us or our subsidiaries. Any future issuance, however, is dependent upon market conditions, available pricing and capital needs and there can be no assurance that we will be able to complete any such offerings of securities.
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Issuance of Exchangeable Senior Notes — In March 2024, we issued $575.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.375% exchangeable senior unsecured notes due 2027 and $575.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.125% exchangeable senior unsecured notes due 2029. The net proceeds from the issuance, after deducting the initial purchasers’ discounts, underwriting commissions and other offering expenses, were approximately $563.1 million for the 2027 Exchangeable Notes and $563.1 million for the 2029 Exchangeable Notes. Interest on the Exchangeable Notes is payable semiannually on March 15 and September 15 of each year beginning on September 15, 2024. The 2027 Exchangeable Notes will mature on March 15, 2027 and the 2029 Exchangeable Notes will mature on March 15, 2029, in each case unless earlier repurchased, exchanged or (in the case of 2029 Exchangeable Notes) redeemed.
Before December 15, 2026 (in the case of the 2027 Exchangeable Notes) or December 15, 2028 (in the case of the 2029 Exchangeable Notes), noteholders will have the right to exchange their notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after December 15, 2026 (in the case of the 2027 notes) or December 15, 2028 (in the case of the 2029 notes), noteholders may exchange their notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date of the applicable series of Exchangeable Notes. Exchanges will be settled by delivering cash up to the principal amount of the Exchangeable Notes exchanged, and in respect of the remainder of the exchanged value, if any, in excess thereof, in cash or in a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, at our option. The initial exchange rate is 15.7146 shares of our common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the Exchangeable Notes, which represents an initial exchange price of approximately $63.64 per share of our common stock. The initial exchange price represents a premium of approximately 30.0% over the last reported sale price of $48.95 per share of our common stock on March 26, 2024.
March 2024 Forward Equity Offering — In March 2024, we entered into a forward equity sale agreement with a financial institution acting as forward purchaser in connection with an underwritten public offering of 17,179,318 shares of common stock (the “March 2024 Forward Sale Agreement”), pursuant to which, the forward purchaser borrowed and sold an aggregate of 17,179,318 shares of common stock in the offering. We did not receive any proceeds from the sale of common shares by the forward purchaser at the time of the offering. The net forward sale price that we will receive upon physical settlement of the agreement, which was initially $48.61 per share, will be subject to adjustment for (i) a floating interest rate factor equal to a specified daily rate less a spread, (ii) the forward purchaser’s stock borrowing costs and (iii) scheduled dividends during the term of the forward sale agreement.
During 2024, we partially settled the March 2024 Forward Sale Agreement by issuing 7,402,550 shares of common stock for net proceeds of $360.0 million, based on a weighted average forward price of $48.63 per share at settlement. Subsequent to December 31, 2024, through the date of this filing, we partially settled the March 2024 public offering by issuing 1,543,191 shares of common stock in exchange for net proceeds of $75.0 million, based on a weighted average forward price of $48.60 per share at settlement.
We currently expect to physically settle the remaining 8,233,577 shares under the March 2024 Forward Sale Agreement by issuing shares of our common stock in exchange for cash proceeds upon one or more settlement dates, at our discretion, prior to the scheduled maturity date of March 27, 2025. As of February 7, 2025, the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the net forward sale price was $48.72 and would result in $401.1 million of cash proceeds upon physical settlement of the shares under the March 2024 Forward Sale Agreement.
May 2023 Forward Equity Offering — On May 10, 2023, we entered into forward equity sale agreements with certain financial institutions acting as forward purchasers in connection with an underwritten public offering of 13,500,000 shares of common stock at an initial forward price of $55.24 per share (the “May 2023 Forward Sale Agreements”), pursuant to which, the forward purchasers borrowed and sold an aggregate of 13,500,000 shares of common stock in the offering. During 2023, we partially settled the May 2023 Forward Sale Agreements by issuing 11,246,966 shares of common stock, leaving a remaining 2,253,034 shares of common stock for settlement as of December 31, 2023.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, we settled the outstanding May 2023 Forward Sale Agreements by issuing 2,253,034 shares of common stock for net proceeds of $125.7 million, based on a weighted average forward price of $55.79 per share at settlement.
Capital Recycling
We continuously evaluate opportunities for the potential disposition of properties in our portfolio when we believe such disposition is appropriate in view of our business objectives. In evaluating these opportunities, we consider a variety of criteria including, but not limited to, local market conditions and lease rates, asset type and location, as well as potential uses of proceeds and tax considerations. Tax considerations include entering into a 1031 Exchange, when possible, to defer some or all of the taxable gains, if any, on dispositions.
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During the year ended December 31, 2024, we completed the sale of five properties for an aggregate sales price of $44.3 million and net cash proceeds of $41.3 million. The net cash proceeds were used to partially fund the acquisition of three properties during the year ended December 31, 2024, through 1031 Exchange transactions.
We anticipate continuing to selectively and opportunistically dispose of properties, however, the timing of any potential future dispositions will depend on market conditions, asset-specific circumstances or opportunities, and our capital needs. Our ability to dispose of selective properties on advantageous terms, or at all, is dependent upon a number of factors including the availability of credit to potential buyers to purchase properties at prices that we consider acceptable.
Investment Grade Rating
Our credit ratings at December 31, 2024 were Baa2 (Stable outlook) from Moody’s and BBB+ (Stable outlook) from both S&P and Fitch with respect to our Credit Agreement (described below), Exchangeable Notes, $100.0 million unsecured guaranteed senior notes (the “$100 Million Notes”), $25.0 million unsecured guaranteed senior notes and $75.0 million unsecured guaranteed senior notes (together the “Series 2019A and 2019B Notes”), $300 Million Notes, $400 Million Notes due 2030 and $400 Million Notes due 2031. Our credit ratings at December 31, 2024 were BBB- from both S&P and Fitch with respect to our 5.875% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock and our 5.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. Our credit ratings are based on our operating performance, liquidity and leverage ratios, overall financial position and other factors employed by the credit rating agencies in their rating analysis of us, and, although it is our intent to maintain our investment grade credit rating, there can be no assurance that we will be able to maintain our current credit ratings. In the event our current credit ratings are downgraded, it may become difficult or more expensive to obtain additional financing or refinance existing indebtedness as maturities become due.
Credit Agreement
As of December 31, 2024, under the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), we have an unsecured revolving credit facility with a borrowing capacity of $1.0 billion (the “Revolver”), which also allows us to issue letters of credit up to an aggregate amount not to exceed $100.0 million, a $300.0 million unsecured term loan facility (the “$300 Million Term Loan”) and a $400.0 million unsecured term loan facility (the “$400 Million Term Loan” and together with the $300 Million Term Loan, the “Term Facility”). Subject to certain terms and conditions set forth in the Credit Agreement, we may request additional lender commitments and increase the size of the Credit Agreement by an additional $800.0 million, which may be comprised of additional revolving commitments under the Revolver, an increase to the Term Facility, additional term loan tranches or any combination of the foregoing.
The Revolver is scheduled to mature on May 26, 2026 and has two six-month extension options available. The $400 Million Term Loan was scheduled to mature on July 19, 2024 and has two one-year extension options available. On July 12, 2024, we extended the maturity date of the $400 Million Term Loan by one year to July 18, 2025. The $300 Million Term Loan matures on May 26, 2027.
Interest on the Credit Agreement is generally to be paid based upon, at our option, either (i) 1-month SOFR (“Term SOFR”) plus the applicable margin; (ii) daily SOFR plus the applicable margin or (iii) the applicable base rate (which is defined as the highest of (a) the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, (b) the administrative agent’s prime rate, (c) Term SOFR plus 1.00%, and (d) one percent (1.00%) plus the applicable margin. Additionally, Term SOFR and daily SOFR will be increased by a 0.10% SOFR adjustment. The applicable margin for the Term Facility ranges from 0.80% to 1.60% per annum for SOFR-based loans and 0.00% to 0.60% per annum for base rate loans, depending on our leverage ratio and investment grade ratings. The applicable margin for the Revolver ranges from 0.725% to 1.400% per annum for SOFR-based loans and letters of credit and 0.00% to 0.40% per annum for base rate loans, depending on our leverage ratio and investment grade ratings. In addition to the interest payable on amounts outstanding under the Revolver, we are required to pay an applicable credit facility fee, on each lender's commitment amount under the Revolver, regardless of usage. The applicable credit facility fee ranges from 0.125% to 0.300% per annum, depending on our leverage ratio and investment grade rating.
In addition, the Credit Agreement also features a sustainability-linked pricing component that can periodically adjust the applicable margin by -0.04%, zero or 0.04% and adjust the applicable credit facility fee by -0.01%, zero or 0.01%, depending on our achievement of the annual sustainability performance metric. In June 2024, after certifying that our sustainability performance was achieved at the target level for 2023, the sustainability-linked pricing adjustment changed from -0.04% to zero for the applicable margin and changed from -0.01% to zero for the applicable credit facility fee.
The Revolver and the Term Facility may be voluntarily prepaid in whole or in part at any time without premium or penalty. Amounts borrowed under the Term Facility and repaid or prepaid may not be reborrowed.
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The Credit Agreement contains usual and customary events of default including defaults in the payment of principal, interest or fees, defaults in compliance with the covenants set forth in the Credit Agreement and other loan documentation, cross-defaults to certain other indebtedness, and bankruptcy and other insolvency defaults. If an event of default occurs and is continuing under the Credit Agreement, the unpaid principal amount of all outstanding loans, together with all accrued unpaid interest and other amounts owing in respect thereof, may be declared immediately due and payable.
As of the filing date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we did not have any borrowings outstanding under the Revolver and had $5.0 million outstanding in letters of credit that reduced our borrowing capacity, leaving $995.0 million available for future borrowings.
Uses of Liquidity
Acquisitions
One of our most significant liquidity needs has historically been for the acquisition of real estate properties. For the year ended December 31, 2024, we completed 11 acquisitions representing 56 properties with a combined 4.6 million rentable square feet of buildings on 218 acres of land for an aggregate purchase price of $1.52 billion, and we are actively monitoring a volume of properties in our markets that we believe represent attractive potential investment opportunities to continue to grow our business. As of the filing date of this Annual Report, we have no acquisitions under contract or accepted offer. While the actual number of acquisitions that we complete will be dependent upon a number of factors, in the short term, we expect to fund our future acquisitions through available cash on hand and proceeds from forward equity settlements, cash flows from operations, borrowings available under the Revolver, recycling capital through property dispositions and, in the long term, through the issuance of equity securities or proceeds from long-term secured and unsecured financings. See “Note 3 – Investments in Real Estate” to the consolidated financial statements for a summary of the investments we completed during the year ended December 31, 2024.
Recurring and Nonrecurring Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures are considered part of both our short-term and long-term liquidity requirements. During the year ended December 31, 2024, we incurred $19.7 million of recurring capital expenditures, which was a decrease of $7.1 million from the prior year, primarily due to higher roofing expenditures in the prior year as part of a multi-year capital plan. During the year ended December 31, 2024, we incurred $313.2 million of non-recurring capital expenditures, which was an increase of $90.5 million over the prior year. The increase was primarily due to the increase in non-recurring capital expenditures related to repositioning and redevelopment activity during 2024 compared to 2023. As discussed above under “—Factors that May Influence Future Results —Acquisitions and Value-Add Repositioning and Redevelopment of Properties,” as of December 31, 2024, 34 of our properties were under current repositioning/redevelopment or lease-up. We currently estimate that approximately $154.7 million of capital will be required over the next few years to complete the repositioning/redevelopment of these properties. However, this estimate is based on our current construction plans and budgets, both of which are subject to change as a result of a number of factors, including increased costs of building materials or construction services and construction delays related to supply chain backlogs and increased lead time on building materials. If we are unable to complete construction on schedule or within budget, we could incur increased construction costs and experience potential delays in leasing the properties. We expect to fund these projects through a combination of available cash on hand, the issuance of common stock under the 2023 ATM Program and/or settlement of the March 2024 Forward Sale Agreement, cash flow from operations and borrowings available under the Revolver.
Dividends and Distributions
In order to maintain our qualification as a REIT, we are required to distribute annually at least 90% of our REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and excluding any net capital gains. To satisfy the requirements to qualify as a REIT and generally not be subject to U.S. federal income tax, we intend to distribute a percentage of our cash flow on a quarterly basis to holders of our common stock. In addition, we intend to make distribution payments to holders of OP Units and preferred units, and dividend payments to holders of our preferred stock.
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On February 3, 2025, our board of directors declared the following quarterly cash dividends/distributions:
| Security | Amount per Share/Unit | Record Date | Payment Date | |||||
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| Common stock | $ | 0.43 | March 31, 2025 | April 15, 2025 | ||||
| OP Units | $ | 0.43 | March 31, 2025 | April 15, 2025 | ||||
| 5.875% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock | $ | 0.367188 | March 17, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | ||||
| 5.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock | $ | 0.351563 | March 17, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | ||||
| 4.00% Cumulative Redeemable Convertible Preferred Units | See Note (1) | |||||||
| 3.00% Cumulative Redeemable Convertible Preferred Units | $ | 0.545462 | March 17, 2025 | March 31, 2025 |
(1)Holders of these units are entitled to cumulative cash distributions at the rate of 4.00% per annum through March 4, 2025, and 5.00% per annum thereafter. We have the option to convert the 4.00% Cumulative Redeemable Convertible Preferred Units into OP units at any time after March 5, 2025. See “Note 13 – Noncontrolling Interests” to the consolidated financial statements for additional details.
Indebtedness Outstanding
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to our consolidated indebtedness outstanding as of December 31, 2024:
| Contractual Maturity Date | Margin Above SOFR | Effective Interest Rate(1) | Principal Balance (in thousands)(2) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsecured and Secured Debt: | ||||||||||||
| Unsecured Debt: | ||||||||||||
| Revolving Credit Facility | 5/26/2026 | (3) | S+0.725 | % | (4) | 5.315 | % | (5) | $ | — | ||
| $400M Term Loan | 7/18/2025 | (3) | S+0.800 | % | (4) | 4.872 | % | (6) | 400,000 | |||
| $100M Senior Notes | 8/6/2025 | n/a | 4.290 | % | 100,000 | |||||||
| $575M Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2027(7) | 3/15/2027 | n/a | 4.375 | % | 575,000 | |||||||
| $300M Term Loan | 5/26/2027 | S+0.800 | % | (4) | 3.717 | % | (8) | 300,000 | ||||
| $125M Senior Notes | 7/13/2027 | n/a | 3.930 | % | 125,000 | |||||||
| $300M Senior Notes due 2028 | 6/15/2028 | n/a | 5.000 | % | 300,000 | |||||||
| $575M Exchangeable Senior Notes due 2029(7) | 3/15/2029 | n/a | 4.125 | % | 575,000 | |||||||
| $25M Series 2019A Senior Notes | 7/16/2029 | n/a | 3.880 | % | 25,000 | |||||||
| $400M Senior Notes due 2030 | 12/1/2030 | n/a | 2.125 | % | 400,000 | |||||||
| $400M Senior Notes due 2031 (green bond) | 9/1/2031 | n/a | 2.150 | % | 400,000 | |||||||
| $75M Series 2019B Senior Notes | 7/16/2034 | n/a | 4.030 | % | 75,000 | |||||||
| Total Unsecured Debt | $ | 3,275,000 | ||||||||||
| Secured Debt: | ||||||||||||
| $60M Term Loan(9) | 10/27/2025 | (9) | S+1.250 | % | (9) | 5.060 | % | 60,000 | ||||
| 701-751 Kingshill Place | 1/5/2026 | n/a | 3.900 | % | 6,852 | |||||||
| 13943-13955 Balboa Boulevard | 7/1/2027 | n/a | 3.930 | % | 14,213 | |||||||
| 2205 126th Street | 12/1/2027 | n/a | 3.910 | % | 5,200 | |||||||
| 2410-2420 Santa Fe Avenue | 1/1/2028 | n/a | 3.700 | % | 10,300 | |||||||
| 11832-11954 La Cienega Boulevard | 7/1/2028 | n/a | 4.260 | % | 3,772 | |||||||
| Gilbert/La Palma | 3/1/2031 | n/a | 5.125 | % | 1,538 | |||||||
| 7817 Woodley Avenue | 8/1/2039 | n/a | 4.140 | % | 2,747 | |||||||
| Total Secured Debt | $ | 104,622 | ||||||||||
| Total Consolidated Debt | 3.835 | % | $ | 3,379,622 |
(1)Reflects the contractual interest rate under the terms of each loan as of December 31, 2024 (and the weighted average interest rate for total consolidated debt) and includes the effect of interest rate swaps that were effective as of December 31,
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2024. The interest rate is not adjusted to include the amortization of debt issuance costs or unamortized fair market value premiums/discounts or the facility fee on the Revolver.
(2)Excludes unamortized debt issuance costs and premiums/discounts totaling $33.7 million, which are presented as a reduction of the carrying value of our debt in our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2024.
(3)The Revolver has two six-month extensions and the $400 Million Term Loan has two one-year extensions available at the borrower’s option, subject to certain terms and conditions. On July 12, 2024, we exercised the first of the two one-year extension options to extend the maturity date of the $400 Million Term Loan by one year to July 18, 2025.
(4)As of December 31, 2024, the interest rates on these loans are comprised of daily SOFR for both the Revolver and the $400 Million Term Loan and Term SOFR for the $300 Million Term Loan (in each case increased by a 0.10% SOFR adjustment), plus an applicable margin of 0.725% per annum for the Revolver and 0.80% per annum for the Term Facility, and a sustainability-related rate adjustment of zero. These loans are also subject to a 0% SOFR floor.
(5)The Revolver is subject to an applicable facility fee which is calculated as a percentage of the total lenders’ commitment amount, regardless of usage. As of December 31, 2024, the applicable facility fee is 0.125% per annum with a sustainability-related interest rate adjustment of zero. The effective rate assumes daily SOFR of 4.490% as of December 31, 2024.
(6)As of December 31, 2024, daily SOFR for the $400 Million Term Loan has been swapped to a fixed rate of 3.97231%, resulting in an all-in fixed rate of 4.87231% after adding the SOFR adjustment, applicable margin and sustainability-related interest rate adjustment.
(7)Noteholders have the right to exchange their notes upon the occurrence of certain events. Exchanges will be settled by delivering cash up to the principal amount of the Exchangeable Notes exchanged, and in respect of the remainder of the exchanged value, if any, in excess thereof, in cash or in a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, at our option.
(8)As of December 31, 2024, Term SOFR for the $300 Million Term Loan has been swapped to a fixed rate of 2.81725%, resulting in an all-in fixed rate of 3.71725% after adding the SOFR adjustment, applicable margin and sustainability-related rate adjustment.
(9)The $60.0 million term loan facility (the “$60 Million Term Loan”) has interest-only payment terms bearing interest at Term SOFR increased by a 0.10% SOFR adjustment plus an applicable margin of 1.25% per annum. As of December 31, 2024, Term SOFR for this loan has been swapped to a fixed rate of 3.710%, resulting in an all-in fixed rate of 5.060% after adding the SOFR adjustment and applicable margin. The loan is secured by six properties and has three one-year extensions available at the borrower’s option, subject to certain terms and conditions. On September 26, 2024, we exercised the first of the three one-year extension options to extend the maturity date of this loan by one year to October 27, 2025.
The following table summarizes the composition of our outstanding debt between fixed-rate and variable-rate and secured and unsecured debt as of December 31, 2024:
| Weighted Average Term Remaining (in years) | Effective Interest Rate(1) | Principal Balance(in thousands)(2) | % of Total | |||||||||
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| Fixed vs. Variable: | ||||||||||||
| Fixed(3) | 3.6 | 3.835% | $ | 3,379,622 | 100% | |||||||
| Variable | — | —% | $ | — | —% | |||||||
| Secured vs. Unsecured: | ||||||||||||
| Secured | 1.9 | 4.587% | $ | 104,622 | 3% | |||||||
| Unsecured | 3.6 | 3.811% | $ | 3,275,000 | 97% |
(1)Includes the effect of interest rate swaps that were effective as of December 31, 2024. Interest rates are not adjusted to include the amortization of debt issuance costs or unamortized fair market value premiums/discounts or the facility fee on the Revolver.
(2)Excludes unamortized debt issuance costs and debt premiums/discounts totaling $33.7 million which are presented as a reduction of the carrying value of our debt in our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2024.
(3)Fixed-rate debt includes our variable rate debts that have been effectively fixed through the use of interest rate swaps through maturity.
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At December 31, 2024, we had total indebtedness of $3.4 billion, reflecting a net debt to total combined market capitalization of approximately 26.5%. Our total market capitalization is defined as the sum of the liquidation preference of our outstanding preferred stock and preferred units plus the market value of our common stock excluding shares of nonvested restricted stock, plus the aggregate value of common units not owned by us, plus the value of our net debt. Our net debt is defined as our consolidated indebtedness less cash and cash equivalents.
Debt Covenants
The Credit Agreement, $60 Million Term Loan, $100 Million Notes, $125.0 million unsecured guaranteed senior notes (the “$125 Million Notes”) and Series 2019A and 2019B Notes all include a series of financial and other covenants that we must comply with, including the following covenants which are tested on a quarterly basis:
•Maintaining a ratio of total indebtedness to total asset value of not more than 60%;
•For the Credit Agreement and $60 Million Term Loan, maintaining a ratio of secured debt to total asset value of not more than 45%;
•For the $100 Million Notes, $125 Million Notes and Series 2019A and 2019B Notes (together the “Senior Notes”), maintaining a ratio of secured debt to total asset value of not more than 40%;
•For the Senior Notes, maintaining a ratio of total secured recourse debt to total asset value of not more than 15%;
•For the Senior Notes, maintaining a minimum tangible net worth of at least the sum of (i) $760,740,750, and (ii) an amount equal to at least 75% of the net equity proceeds received by the Company after September 30, 2016;
•Maintaining a ratio of adjusted EBITDA (as defined in each of the loan agreements) to fixed charges of at least 1.5 to 1.0;
•For the Credit Agreement and Senior Notes, maintaining a ratio of total unsecured debt to total unencumbered asset value of not more than 60%; and
•For the Credit Agreement and Senior Notes, maintaining a ratio of unencumbered NOI (as defined in each of the loan agreements) to unsecured interest expense of at least 1.75 to 1.00.
The $300 Million Notes due 2028, $400 Million Notes due 2030 and $400 Million Notes due 2031 (together the “Registered Notes”) contain the following covenants (as defined in the indentures) that we must comply with:
•Maintaining a ratio of total indebtedness to total asset value of not more than 60%;
•Maintaining a ratio of secured debt to total asset value of not more than 40%;
•Maintaining a Debt Service Coverage Ratio of at least 1.5 to 1.0; and
•Maintaining a ratio of unencumbered assets to unsecured debt of at least 1.5 to 1.0.
Subject to the terms of the Credit Agreement, $60 Million Term Loan, Senior Notes and Registered Notes, upon certain events of default, including, but not limited to, (i) a default in the payment of any principal or interest, (ii) a default in the payment of certain of our other indebtedness, (iii) a default in compliance with the covenants set forth in the debt agreement, the principal and accrued and unpaid interest on the outstanding debt may be declared immediately due and payable at the option of the administrative agent, lenders, trustee and/or noteholders, as applicable, and in the event of bankruptcy and other insolvency defaults, the principal and accrued and unpaid interest on the outstanding debt will become immediately due and payable. In addition, we are required to maintain at all times a credit rating on the Senior Notes from either S&P, Moody’s or Fitch.
We were in compliance with all of our required quarterly and annual financial debt covenants as of December 31, 2024.
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Cash Flows
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2024 to the Year Ended December 31, 2023
The following table summarizes the changes in net cash flows associated with our operating, investing, and financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| 2024 | 2023 | Change | ||||||||
| Cash provided by operating activities | $ | 478,917 | $ | 427,548 | $ | 51,369 | ||||
| Cash used in investing activities | $ | (1,835,974) | $ | (1,676,446) | $ | (159,528) | ||||
| Cash provided by financing activities | $ | 1,379,584 | $ | 1,245,556 | $ | 134,028 |
Net cash provided by operating activities. Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $51.4 million to $478.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $427.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to the incremental cash flows from property acquisitions completed subsequent to January 1, 2023 and the increase in Cash NOI from our Same Property Portfolio. This was partially offset by changes in working capital, including one tenant’s prepayment of $24.8 million of 2024 rent in November 2023, with no similar prepayment of 2025 rent occurring in 2024, and higher cash interest paid as compared to the prior year.
Net cash used in investing activities. Net cash used in investing activities increased by $159.5 million to $1.84 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $1.68 billion for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to a $193.9 million increase in cash paid for property acquisitions and a $106.8 million increase in cash paid for construction costs, including costs related to repositioning/redevelopment projects, partially offset by a $122.7 million decrease in cash used for the issuance of a $125.0 million loan receivable in October 2023 and a $14.3 million increase in net proceeds from the sale of real estate as compared to the prior year.
Net cash provided by financing activities. Net cash provided by financing activities increased by $134.0 million to $1.38 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $1.25 billion for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase of $1.1 billion in net cash proceeds from the issuance of the Exchangeable Notes in March 2024. The increase was partially offset by the following: (i) a decrease of $626.2 million in net cash proceeds from the issuance of shares of our common stock, (ii) a decrease of $296.9 million in net cash proceeds from the issuance of the $300 Million Notes due 2028 in March 2023 and (iii) an increase of $65.8 million in cash dividends paid to common stockholders and common unitholders as a result of an increase in our quarterly per share/unit cash dividend and an increase in the number of common shares outstanding.
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2023 to the Year Ended December 31, 2022
Refer to “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Cash Flows” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on February 12, 2024, for a discussion of the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.
Inflation
We do not believe that inflation has historically had a material impact on the Company. While currently moderating, significant inflation in recent years has resulted in increased operating expenses, capital expenditures and cost of our variable-rate borrowings which could have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations. The majority of our leases are either triple net or provide for tenant reimbursement for costs related to real estate taxes and operating expenses. In addition, most of the leases provide for fixed rent increases. We believe that inflationary increases to real estate taxes, utility expenses and other operating expenses may be partially offset by the contractual rent increases and tenant payment of taxes and expenses described above.
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FY 2023 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0001571283-24-000007.
Results of Operations
Our consolidated results of operations are often not comparable from period to period due to the effect of (i) property acquisitions, (ii) property dispositions and (iii) properties that are taken out of service for repositioning or redevelopment during the comparative reporting periods. Our “Total Portfolio” represents all of the properties owned during the reported periods. To eliminate the effect of changes in our Total Portfolio due to acquisitions, dispositions and repositioning/redevelopment and to highlight the operating results of our on-going business, we have separately presented the results of our “Same Property Portfolio.”
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2023 to the Year Ended December 31, 2022
For the comparison of the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, our Same Property Portfolio includes all properties in our industrial portfolio that were wholly-owned by us for the period from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023, and that were stabilized prior to January 1, 2022, which consisted of buildings aggregating approximately 32.5 million rentable square feet at 254 of our properties. Results for our Same Property Portfolio exclude any properties that were acquired or sold during the period from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023, properties or buildings classified as current or future repositioning (including select buildings in “other repositioning”), redevelopment or lease-up during 2022 or 2023, interest income, interest expense and corporate general and administrative expenses.
For the comparison of the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, our Total Portfolio includes the properties in our Same Property Portfolio, the 80 properties aggregating approximately 10.2 million rentable square feet that were acquired during 2023 and 2022, and the three properties aggregating approximately 0.2 million rentable square feet that were sold during 2023 and 2022.
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As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, our Same Property Portfolio occupancy was approximately 97.5% and 98.1%, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, our Same Property Portfolio weighted average occupancy was approximately 97.8% and 98.5%, respectively.
| Same Property Portfolio | Total Portfolio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Year Ended December 31, | Increase/ (Decrease) | % Change | Year Ended December 31, | Increase/ (Decrease) | % Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ($ in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| REVENUES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rental income | $ | 551,644 | $ | 512,984 | $ | 38,660 | 7.5 | % | $ | 791,383 | $ | 630,578 | $ | 160,805 | 25.5 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Management and leasing services | — | — | — | — | % | 682 | 616 | 66 | 10.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | — | — | — | — | % | 5,761 | 10 | 5,751 | 57,510.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL REVENUES | 551,644 | 512,984 | 38,660 | 7.5 | % | 797,826 | 631,204 | 166,622 | 26.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Property expenses | 125,380 | 118,992 | 6,388 | 5.4 | % | 184,479 | 150,503 | 33,976 | 22.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | — | — | — | — | % | 75,027 | 64,264 | 10,763 | 16.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 149,835 | 150,515 | (680) | (0.5) | % | 244,510 | 196,794 | 47,716 | 24.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES | 275,215 | 269,507 | 5,708 | 2.1 | % | 504,016 | 411,561 | 92,455 | 22.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| OTHER EXPENSE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other expenses | — | — | — | — | % | 1,820 | 1,561 | 259 | 16.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | — | — | — | — | % | 61,400 | 48,496 | 12,904 | 26.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 275,215 | 269,507 | 5,708 | 2.1 | % | 567,236 | 461,618 | 105,618 | 22.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | — | — | — | % | — | (915) | 915 | (100.0) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains on sale of real estate | — | — | — | — | % | 19,001 | 8,486 | 10,515 | 123.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| NET INCOME | $ | 276,429 | $ | 243,477 | $ | 32,952 | 13.5 | % | $ | 249,591 | $ | 177,157 | $ | 72,434 | 40.9 | % |
Rental Income
The following table reports the breakdown of 2023 and 2022 rental income, as reported prior to the adoption of Accounting Standards Codification Topic 842, Leases (“ASC 842”) (dollars in thousands). We believe that the below presentation of rental income is not, and is not intended to be, a presentation in accordance with GAAP. We are presenting this information because we believe it is frequently used by management, investors, securities analysts and other interested parties to evaluate the Company’s performance.
| Same Property Portfolio | Total Portfolio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Year Ended December 31, | Increase/(Decrease) | % | Year Ended December 31, | Increase/(Decrease) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Category | 2023 | 2022 | Change | 2023 | 2022 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rental revenue(1) | $ | 457,217 | $ | 423,224 | $ | 33,993 | 8.0 | % | $ | 656,101 | $ | 522,419 | $ | 133,682 | 25.6 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Tenant reimbursements (2) | 92,774 | 88,298 | 4,476 | 5.1 | % | 133,004 | 106,227 | 26,777 | 25.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income(3) | 1,653 | 1,462 | 191 | 13.1 | % | 2,278 | 1,932 | 346 | 17.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Rental income | $ | 551,644 | $ | 512,984 | $ | 38,660 | 7.5 | % | $ | 791,383 | $ | 630,578 | $ | 160,805 | 25.5 | % |
Our Same Property Portfolio and Total Portfolio rental income increased by $38.7 million, or 7.5%, and $160.8 million, or 25.5%, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, for the reasons described below:
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(1) Rental Revenue
Our Same Property Portfolio and Total Portfolio rental revenue increased by $34.0 million, or 8.0%, and $133.7 million, or 25.6%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase in our Same Property Portfolio rental revenue is primarily due to an increase in average rental rates on new and renewal leases, partially offset by a decrease in occupancy rates, a decrease of $2.0 million in amortization of net below-market lease intangibles and an increase of $1.9 million in bad debt write-offs and reserves for tenant receivables not deemed probable of collection. Our Total Portfolio rental revenue was also positively impacted by the incremental revenues from the 80 properties we acquired during 2022 and 2023, partially offset by the decrease in revenues from the three properties that were sold during 2022 and 2023.
(2) Tenant Reimbursements
Our Same Property Portfolio and Total Portfolio tenant reimbursements revenue increased by $4.5 million, or 5.1%, and $26.8 million or 25.2%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase in our Same Property Portfolio tenant reimbursements revenue is primarily due to higher reimbursable property tax expenses mainly relating to California Proposition 13 annual increases and higher reimbursable insurance expenses due to higher overall premiums. Our Total Portfolio tenant reimbursements revenue was also impacted by the incremental reimbursements from the 80 properties we acquired during 2022 and 2023.
(3) Other Income
Our Same Property Portfolio and Total Portfolio other income increased by $0.2 million, or 13.1%, and $0.3 million, or 17.9%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to an increase in fees charged for late rental payments and an increase in miscellaneous income.
Management and Leasing Services
Our Total Portfolio management and leasing services revenue increased by $0.1 million, or 10.7%, for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.
Interest Income
Our Total Portfolio interest income increased from $10 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2022 to $5.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, due to the following: (i) a $3.9 million increase due to an increase in the average cash balance invested in money market accounts and higher interest rates and (ii) a $1.8 million increase related to interest earned on the $125.0 million loan that we originated on October 26, 2023.
Property Expenses
Our Same Property Portfolio and Total Portfolio property expenses increased by $6.4 million, or 5.4%, and $34.0 million, or 22.6%, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase in our Same Property Portfolio property expenses is primarily due to increases in property tax expense mainly related to California Proposition 13 annual increases, allocated overhead costs driven by a higher employee headcount and rising labor costs, repairs and maintenance expenses and insurance expense as a result of higher overall premiums. Our Total Portfolio property expenses were also impacted by incremental expenses from the 80 properties we acquired during 2022 and 2023, partially offset by the decrease in property expenses from the three properties that were sold during 2022 and 2023.
General and Administrative
Our Total Portfolio general and administrative expenses increased by $10.8 million, or 16.7% for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase is primarily due to increases in non-cash equity compensation expense, primarily related to performance unit equity grants made in 2022, payroll related costs and accrued bonus expense due to a higher employee headcount and rising labor costs.
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Depreciation and Amortization
Our Same Property Portfolio depreciation and amortization expense decreased by $0.7 million, or 0.5%, for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to acquisition-related in-place lease intangibles and tenant improvements becoming fully depreciated at certain properties during 2022 and 2023, partially offset by an increase in depreciation expense related to capital improvements placed into service during 2022 and 2023 and an increase in amortization of deferred leasing costs. Our Total Portfolio depreciation and amortization expense increased by $47.7 million, or 24.2%, for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to incremental expense from the 80 properties we acquired during 2022 and 2023, partially offset by the decrease in our Same Property Portfolio depreciation and amortization expense noted above.
Other Expenses
Our Total Portfolio other expenses increased by $0.3 million from $1.6 million for the year ended months ended December 31, 2022, to $1.8 million for the year ended months ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to a $0.2 million increase in construction demolition costs and a $0.2 million impairment charge recorded in 2023 to reduce the carrying value of the right-of-use asset in connection with the early termination of a sublease for one of our corporate office space leases, partially offset by a $0.2 million decrease in acquisition expenses.
Interest Expense
Our Total Portfolio interest expense increased by $12.9 million, or 26.6%, during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase in interest expense is primarily comprised of the following: (i) $13.1 million related to the $400.0 million term loan facility borrowing we completed in July 2022 and the related interest rate swaps, (ii) $12.1 million related to the $300 Million Notes offering we completed in March 2023, and (iii) $5.3 million related to the $300.0 million term loan facility borrowing we completed in May 2022 and the related interest rate swaps. These increases were partially offset by the following decreases: (i) $11.4 million due to an increase in capitalized interest related to repositioning and redevelopment activity, (ii) $4.9 million due to a decrease in borrowings under our unsecured revolving credit facility, and (iii) $2.2 million related to the repayment of the $150.0 million term loan facility and termination of the related interest rate swap in May 2022.
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
The loss on extinguishment of debt of $0.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, is comprised of the write-off of $0.7 million of unamortized debt issuance costs related to the $150 million unsecured term loan facility we repaid in May 2022 in advance of the May 2025 maturity date and the write-off of $0.2 million of unamortized debt issuance costs attributable to one of the creditors departing the unsecured revolving credit facility when we amended our senior unsecured credit agreement in May 2022.
Gains on Sale of Real Estate
During the year ended December 31, 2023, we recognized gains on sale of real estate of $19.0 million from the disposition of two properties that were sold for an aggregate gross sales price of $28.3 million. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we recognized gains on sale of real estate of $8.5 million from the disposition of one property that was sold for a gross sales price of $16.5 million.
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2022 to the Year Ended December 31, 2021
Refer to “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Results of Operations” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on February 13, 2023, for a discussion of the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the year ended December 31, 2021.
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Non-GAAP Supplemental Measures: Funds From Operations and Core Funds From Operations
We calculate funds from operations (“FFO”) attributable to common stockholders in accordance with the standards established by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”). FFO represents net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses) from sales of depreciable operating property or assets incidental to our business, impairment losses of depreciable operating property or assets incidental to our business, real estate related depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs) and after adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures.
Management uses FFO as a supplemental performance measure because, in excluding real estate related depreciation and amortization, gains and losses from property dispositions, and asset impairments, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, captures trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs. We also believe that, as a widely recognized measure of performance used by other REITs, FFO may be used by investors as a basis to compare our operating performance with that of other REITs.
However, because FFO excludes depreciation and amortization and captures neither the changes in the value of our properties that result from use or market conditions, nor the level of capital expenditures and leasing commissions necessary to maintain the operating performance of our properties, all of which have real economic effects and could materially impact our results from operations, the utility of FFO as a measure of our performance is limited. Other equity REITs may not calculate or interpret FFO in accordance with the NAREIT definition as we do, and, accordingly, our FFO may not be comparable to such other REITs’ FFO. FFO should not be used as a measure of our liquidity and is not indicative of funds available for our cash needs, including our ability to pay dividends.
We calculate “Core FFO” by adjusting FFO for non-comparable items outlined in the reconciliation below. We believe that Core FFO is a useful supplemental measure and that by adjusting for items that are not considered by us to be part of our on-going operating performance, provides a more meaningful and consistent comparison of our operating and financial performance period-over-period. Because these adjustments have a real economic impact on our financial condition and results from operations, the utility of Core FFO as a measure of our performance is limited. Other REITs may not calculate Core FFO in a consistent manner. Accordingly, our Core FFO may not be comparable to other REITs' core FFO. Core FFO should be considered only as a supplement to net income computed in accordance with GAAP as a measure of our performance. “Company share of Core FFO” in the table below reflects Core FFO attributable to common stockholders, which excludes amounts allocable to noncontrolling interests, participating securities and preferred stockholders (which consists of preferred stock dividends, but excludes non-recurring preferred stock redemption charges related to the write-off of original issuance costs which we do not consider reflective of our on-going performance).
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, to FFO and Core FFO (unaudited and in thousands):
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 249,591 | $ | 177,157 | $ | 136,246 | ||||
| Adjustments: | ||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 244,510 | 196,794 | 151,269 | |||||||
| Gains on sale of real estate | (19,001) | (8,486) | (33,929) | |||||||
| Funds from operations (FFO) | $ | 475,100 | $ | 365,465 | $ | 253,586 | ||||
| Adjustments: | ||||||||||
| Acquisition expenses | 369 | 613 | 94 | |||||||
| Impairment of right-of-use asset | 188 | — | 992 | |||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | 915 | 505 | |||||||
| Amortization of loss on termination of interest rate swaps | 236 | 253 | 2,169 | |||||||
| Non-capitalizable demolition costs | 881 | 663 | — | |||||||
| Write-offs of below-market lease intangibles related to terminations(1) | (1,318) | (5,792) | — | |||||||
| Core FFO | $ | 475,456 | $ | 362,117 | $ | 257,346 | ||||
| Less: preferred stock dividends | (9,258) | (9,258) | (12,563) | |||||||
| Less: Core FFO attributable to noncontrolling interests(2) | (19,525) | (16,838) | (13,504) | |||||||
| Less: Core FFO attributable to participating securities(3) | (1,844) | (1,282) | (943) | |||||||
| Company share of Core FFO | $ | 444,829 | $ | 334,739 | $ | 230,336 |
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(1)Reflects the write-off of the portion of a below-market lease intangible attributable to below-market fixed rate renewal options that were not exercised due to the termination of the lease at the end of the initial lease term.
(2)Noncontrolling interests represent (i) holders of outstanding common units of the Company's Operating Partnership that are owned by unit holders other than the Company and (ii) holders of Series 1 CPOP Units, Series 2 CPOP Units and Series 3 CPOP Units.
(3)Participating securities include unvested shares of restricted stock, unvested LTIP units of partnership interest in our Operating Partnership and unvested performance units in our Operating Partnership.
Non-GAAP Supplemental Measures: NOI and Cash NOI
Net operating income (“NOI”) is a non-GAAP measure which includes the revenue and expense directly attributable to our real estate properties. NOI is calculated as rental income less property expenses (before interest expense, depreciation and amortization).
We use NOI as a supplemental performance measure because, in excluding real estate depreciation and amortization expense, general and administrative expenses, interest expense, gains (or losses) on sale of real estate and other non-operating items, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, captures trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs. We also believe that NOI will be useful to investors as a basis to compare our operating performance with that of other REITs. However, because NOI excludes depreciation and amortization expense and captures neither the changes in the value of our properties that result from use or market conditions, nor the level of capital expenditures and leasing commissions necessary to maintain the operating performance of our properties (all of which have real economic effect and could materially impact our results from operations), the utility of NOI as a measure of our performance is limited. Other equity REITs may not calculate NOI in a similar manner and, accordingly, our NOI may not be comparable to such other REITs’ NOI. Accordingly, NOI should be considered only as a supplement to net income as a measure of our performance. NOI should not be used as a measure of our liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs. NOI should not be used as a substitute for cash flow from operating activities in accordance with GAAP.
NOI on a cash-basis (“Cash NOI”) is a non-GAAP measure, which we calculate by adding or subtracting the following items from NOI: (i) amortization of above/(below) market lease intangibles and amortization of other deferred rent resulting from sale leaseback transactions with below market leaseback payments and (ii) straight-line rental revenue adjustments. We use Cash NOI, together with NOI, as a supplemental performance measure. Cash NOI should not be used as a measure of our liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs. Cash NOI should not be used as a substitute for cash flow from operating activities computed in accordance with GAAP.
The following table sets forth the revenue and expense items comprising NOI and the adjustments to calculate Cash NOI (in thousands):
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||
| Rental income | $ | 791,383 | $ | 630,578 | $ | 451,733 | ||||
| Less: Property expenses | 184,479 | 150,503 | 107,721 | |||||||
| Net Operating Income | $ | 606,904 | $ | 480,075 | $ | 344,012 | ||||
| Above/(below) market lease revenue adjustments | (29,882) | (31,209) | (15,443) | |||||||
| Straight line rental revenue adjustment | (36,587) | (31,220) | (20,903) | |||||||
| Cash Net Operating Income | $ | 540,435 | $ | 417,646 | $ | 307,666 |
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The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, to NOI and Cash NOI (in thousands):
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 249,591 | $ | 177,157 | $ | 136,246 | ||||
| General and administrative | 75,027 | 64,264 | 48,990 | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 244,510 | 196,794 | 151,269 | |||||||
| Other expenses | 1,820 | 1,561 | 1,297 | |||||||
| Interest expense | 61,400 | 48,496 | 40,139 | |||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | 915 | 505 | |||||||
| Management and leasing services | (682) | (616) | (468) | |||||||
| Interest income | (5,761) | (10) | (37) | |||||||
| Gains on sale of real estate | (19,001) | (8,486) | (33,929) | |||||||
| Net Operating Income | $ | 606,904 | $ | 480,075 | $ | 344,012 | ||||
| Above/(below) market lease revenue adjustments | (29,882) | (31,209) | (15,443) | |||||||
| Straight line rental revenue adjustment | (36,587) | (31,220) | (20,903) | |||||||
| Cash Net Operating Income | $ | 540,435 | $ | 417,646 | $ | 307,666 |
Non-GAAP Supplemental Measure: EBITDAre
We calculate earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization for real estate (“EBITDAre”) in accordance with the standards established by NAREIT. EBITDAre is calculated as net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), before interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, gains (or losses) from sales of depreciable operating property or assets incidental to our business, impairment losses of depreciable operating property or assets incidental to our business and adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures.
We believe that EBITDAre is helpful to investors as a supplemental measure of our operating performance as a real estate company because it is a direct measure of the actual operating results of our properties. We also use this measure in ratios to compare our performance to that of our industry peers. In addition, we believe EBITDAre is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of equity REITs. However, our industry peers may not calculate EBITDAre in accordance with the NAREIT definition as we do and, accordingly, our EBITDAre may not be comparable to our peers’ EBITDAre. Accordingly, EBITDAre should be considered only as a supplement to net income (loss) as a measure of our performance.
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, to EBITDAre (in thousands):
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 249,591 | $ | 177,157 | $ | 136,246 | ||||
| Interest expense | 61,400 | 48,496 | 40,139 | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 244,510 | 196,794 | 151,269 | |||||||
| Gains on sale of real estate | (19,001) | (8,486) | (33,929) | |||||||
| EBITDAre | $ | 536,500 | $ | 413,961 | $ | 293,725 |
Supplemental Guarantor Information
Subsidiary issuers of obligations guaranteed by the parent are not required to provide separate financial statements, provided that the parent guarantee is “full and unconditional,” the subsidiary obligor is consolidated into the parent company’s consolidated financial statements and, subject to certain exceptions as set forth below, the alternative disclosure required by Rule 13-01 is provided, which includes narrative disclosure and summarized financial information. The Company and the Operating Partnership have filed a registration statement on Form S-3 with the SEC registering, among other securities, debt securities of the Operating Partnership, which will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company. At December 31, 2023, the Operating Partnership had issued and outstanding $300.0 million of 5.000% Senior Notes due 2028 (the “$300 Million Notes due 2028”),
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$400.0 million of 2.125% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “$400 Million Notes due 2030”) and $400 million of 2.15% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “$400 Million Notes due 2031”). The obligations of the Operating Partnership to pay principal, premiums, if any, and interest on the $300 Million Notes due 2028, $400 Million Notes due 2030 and $400 Million Notes due 2031 are guaranteed on a senior basis by the Company. The guarantee is full and unconditional, and the Operating Partnership is a consolidated subsidiary of the Company. Accordingly, separate consolidated financial statements of the Operating Partnership have not been presented.
Furthermore, as permitted under Rule 13-01(a)(4)(vi), the Company has excluded the summarized financial information for the Operating Partnership as the assets, liabilities and results of operations of the Company and the Operating Partnership are not materially different than the corresponding amounts presented in the consolidated financial statements of the Company, and management believes such summarized financial information would be repetitive and not provide incremental value to investors.
Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
Our short-term liquidity requirements consist primarily of funds to pay for operating expenses, interest expense, general and administrative expenses, capital expenditures, tenant improvements and leasing commissions, and distributions to our common and preferred stockholders and holders of common units of partnership interests in our Operating Partnership (“OP Units”). We expect to meet our short-term liquidity requirements through available cash on hand, cash flow from operations, by drawing on our unsecured revolving credit facility and by issuing shares of common stock pursuant to the ATM program or issuing other securities as described below.
Our long-term liquidity needs consist primarily of funds necessary to pay for acquisitions, recurring and non-recurring capital expenditures and scheduled debt maturities. We intend to satisfy our long-term liquidity needs through net cash flow from operations, proceeds from long-term secured and unsecured financings, borrowings available under our unsecured revolving credit facility, the issuance of equity securities, including preferred stock, and proceeds from selective real estate dispositions as we identify capital recycling opportunities.
As of December 31, 2023, we had:
•Outstanding fixed-rate and variable-rate debt with varying maturities for an aggregate principal amount of $2.2 billion, with $473.4 million due within 12 months (including the $400.0 unsecured term loan facility maturing on July, 19, 2024, which can be extended for two additional one-year terms at our option, and the $60.0 million secured term loan maturing on October 27, 2024, which can be extended for three one-year terms at our option);
•Total scheduled interest payments on our fixed rate debt and projected net interest payments on our variable rate debt and interest rate swaps of $315.4 million, of which $69.9 million is due within 12 months.
•Commitments of $245.9 million for tenant improvements under certain tenant leases and construction work related to obligations under contractual agreements with our construction vendors; and
•Operating lease commitments with aggregate lease payments of $24.8 million, of which $2.3 million is due within 12 months.
See “Note 6 – Notes Payable” to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 15 of this Report on Form 10-K for further details regarding the scheduled principal payments. Also see “Note 7 – Leases” to the consolidated financial statements for further details regarding the scheduled operating lease payments.
As of December 31, 2023, our cash and cash equivalents were $33.4 million, and we did not have any borrowings outstanding under our unsecured revolving credit facility, leaving $1.0 billion available for future borrowings.
Sources of Liquidity
Cash Flow from Operations
Cash flow from operations is one of our key sources of liquidity and is primarily dependent upon: (i) the occupancy levels and lease rates at our properties, (ii) our ability to collect rent, (iii) the level of operating costs we incur and (iv) our ability to pass through operating expenses to our tenants. We are subject to a number of risks related to general economic and other unpredictable conditions, which have the potential to affect our overall performance and resulting cash flows from operations. However, based on our current portfolio mix and business strategy, we anticipate that we will be able to generate positive cash flows from operations.
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ATM Program
On February 17, 2023, we established an at-the-market equity offering program (“ATM program”) pursuant to which we are able to sell from time to time shares of our common stock having an aggregate sales price of up to $1.25 billion (the “2023 ATM Program”). The 2023 ATM Program replaces our previous $1.0 billion ATM program, which was established on May 27, 2022, under which we had sold shares of our common stock having an aggregate gross sales price of $834.6 million through February 17, 2023.
In connection with our ATM programs, we may sell shares of our common stock directly through sales agents or we may enter into forward equity sale agreements with certain financial institutions acting as forward purchasers whereby, at our discretion, the forward purchasers may borrow and sell shares of our common stock under our ATM programs. The use of a forward equity sale agreement allows us to lock in a share price on the sale of shares of our common stock at the time the agreement is executed but defer settling the forward equity sale agreements and receiving the proceeds from the sale of shares until a later date. Additionally, the forward price that we expect to receive upon physical settlement of an agreement will be subject to adjustment for (i) a floating interest rate factor equal to a specified daily rate less a spread, (ii) the forward purchaser’s stock borrowing costs and (iii) scheduled dividends during the term of the agreement.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, we sold 449,227 shares of common stock directly through sales agents under the 2023 ATM Program at a weighted average price of $60.84 per share, for gross proceeds of $27.3 million, and net proceeds of $27.0 million, after deducting the sales agents’ fees.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, we entered into forward equity sale agreements with certain financial institutions acting as forward purchasers under our 2023 ATM Program with respect to 5,137,392 shares of common stock at a weighted average initial forward price of $56.70 per share. We did not receive any proceeds from the sale of common shares by the forward purchasers at the time we entered into forward equity sale agreements.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, we physically settled a portion of the aforementioned 2023 forward equity sale agreements and the outstanding forward equity sale agreement from 2022 by issuing 2,763,708 shares of our common stock for net proceeds of $163.2 million, based on a weighted average forward price of $59.04 per share at settlement.
Subsequent to December 31, 2023, through the date of this filing, we physically settled a portion of the remaining forward equity sale agreements from 2023 by issuing 466,953 shares of common stock for net proceeds of $26.0 million, based on a weighted average forward price of $55.68 per share at settlement. As of February 9, 2024, the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we had 2,543,615 shares of common stock, or approximately $137.8 million of forward net proceeds remaining for settlement to occur by the fourth quarter of 2024, based on a forward price of $54.16 per share.
As of February 9, 2024, approximately $927.4 million of common stock remains available to be sold under the 2023 ATM Program. Future sales, if any, will depend on a variety of factors, including among others, market conditions, the trading price of our common stock, determinations by us of the appropriate sources of funding for us and potential uses of funding available to us. We intend to use the net proceeds from the offering of shares under the 2023 ATM Program, if any, to fund potential acquisition opportunities, repay amounts outstanding from time to time under our unsecured revolving credit facility or other debt financing obligations, to fund our repositioning or redevelopment activities and/or for general corporate purposes.
Securities Offerings
We evaluate the capital markets on an ongoing basis for opportunities to raise capital, and as circumstances warrant, we may issue additional securities, from time to time, to fund acquisitions, for the repayment of long-term debt upon maturity and for other general corporate purposes. Such securities may include common equity, preferred equity and/or debt of us or our subsidiaries. Any future issuance, however, is dependent upon market conditions, available pricing and capital needs and there can be no assurance that we will be able to complete any such offerings of securities.
Issuance of $300 Million Notes Due 2028 — On March 28, 2023, we completed an underwritten public offering of $300.0 million of 5.000% Senior Notes due 2028. The $300 Million Notes were priced at 98.975% of the principal amount, with a coupon rate of 5.000%. Interest on the $300 Million Notes is payable semiannually on June 15 and December 15 in each year, beginning on June 15, 2023, until the maturity date of June 15, 2028.
The net proceeds from this offering were used for general management activities including funding acquisitions and funding our redevelopment and repositioning activities.
We may redeem the $300 Million Notes at our option and sole discretion, in whole at any time or in part from time to time prior to May 15, 2028 (one month prior to the maturity date of the $300 Million Notes) (the “Par Call Date”), at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the $300 Million Notes discounted to the redemption date (assuming the notes matured on the Par Call Date) on a
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semi-annual basis (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the Treasury Rate (as defined in the Third Supplemental Indenture) plus 25 basis points, less (b) interest accrued to the date of redemption, and (ii) 100% of the principal amount of the $300 Million Notes being redeemed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, on or after the Par Call Date, the redemption price will be equal to 100% of the principal amount of the $300 Million Notes being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest.
May 2023 Forward Equity Offering — On May 10, 2023, we entered into forward equity sale agreements with certain financial institutions acting as forward purchasers in connection with an underwritten public offering of 13,500,000 shares of common stock (the “May 2023 Forward Sale Agreements”), pursuant to which, the forward purchasers borrowed and sold an aggregate of 13,500,000 shares of common stock in the offering. We did not receive any proceeds from the sale of common shares by the forward purchasers at the time of the offering. The net forward sale price that we will receive upon physical settlement of the agreements, which was initially $55.24 per share, will be subject to adjustment for (i) a floating interest rate factor equal to a specified daily rate less a spread, (ii) the forward purchasers’ stock borrowing costs and (iii) scheduled dividends during the term of the forward sale agreements.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, we partially settled the May 2023 Forward Sale Agreements by issuing 11,246,966 shares of common stock for net proceeds of $623.6 million, based on a weighted average forward price of $55.45 per share at settlement.
Subsequent to December 31, 2023, in January 2024, we settled the outstanding May 2023 Forward Sale Agreements by issuing 2,253,034 shares of common stock in exchange for net proceeds of $125.7 million, based on a weighted average forward price of $55.79 per share at settlement.
Settlement of 2022 Forward Equity Offering — On November 10, 2022, we entered into forward equity sale agreements with certain financial institutions acting as forward purchasers in connection with an underwritten public offering of 11,846,425 shares of common stock at an initial forward price of $55.74 per share (the “2022 Forward Sale Agreements”), pursuant to which the forward purchasers borrowed and sold an aggregate of 11,846,425 shares of common stock in the offering. In December 2022 we partially settled the 2022 Forward Sale Agreements by issuing 3,554,704 shares of common stock, leaving a remaining 8,291,721 shares of common stock for settlement as of December 31, 2022.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, we settled the outstanding 2022 Forward Sale Agreements by issuing 8,291,721 shares of common stock for net proceeds of $462.8 million, based on a weighted average forward price of $55.81 per share at settlement.
Capital Recycling
We continuously evaluate opportunities for the potential disposition of properties in our portfolio when we believe such disposition is appropriate in view of our business objectives. In evaluating these opportunities, we consider a variety of criteria including, but not limited to, local market conditions and lease rates, asset type and location, as well as potential uses of proceeds and tax considerations. Tax considerations include entering into a 1031 Exchange, when possible, to defer some or all of the taxable gains, if any, on dispositions.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, we completed the disposition of two properties for an aggregate gross sales price of $28.3 million and net cash proceeds of $27.0 million. The net cash proceeds were used to partially fund the acquisition of two properties during the year ended December 31, 2023, through 1031 Exchange transactions.
We anticipate continuing to selectively and opportunistically dispose of properties, however, the timing of any potential future dispositions will depend on market conditions, asset-specific circumstances or opportunities, and our capital needs. Our ability to dispose of selective properties on advantageous terms, or at all, is dependent upon a number of factors including the availability of credit to potential buyers to purchase properties at prices that we consider acceptable.
Investment Grade Rating
Our credit ratings at December 31, 2023 were Baa2 (Stable outlook) from Moody’s and BBB+ (Stable outlook) from both S&P and Fitch with respect to our Credit Agreement (described below), $100.0 million unsecured guaranteed senior notes (the “$100 Million Notes”), $25.0 million unsecured guaranteed senior notes and $75.0 million unsecured guaranteed senior notes (together the “Series 2019A and 2019B Notes”), $300 Million Notes, $400 Million Notes due 2030 and $400 Million Notes due 2031. Our credit ratings at December 31, 2023 were BBB- from both S&P and Fitch with respect to our 5.875% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock and our 5.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. Our credit ratings are based on our operating performance, liquidity and leverage ratios, overall financial position and other factors employed by the credit rating agencies in their rating analysis of us, and, although it is our intent to maintain our investment grade credit rating, there can be no assurance that we will be able to maintain our current credit ratings. In the event our current credit ratings are downgraded, it may become difficult or more expensive to obtain additional financing or refinance existing indebtedness as maturities become due.
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Credit Agreement
As of December 31, 2023, under the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), we have an unsecured revolving credit facility with a borrowing capacity of $1.0 billion (the “Revolver”), a $300.0 million unsecured term loan facility (the “$300 Million Term Loan”) and a $400.0 million unsecured term loan facility (the “$400 Million Term Loan” and together with the $300 Million Term Loan, the “Term Facility”). Subject to certain terms and conditions set forth in the Credit Agreement, we may request additional lender commitments and increase the size of the Credit Agreement by an additional $800.0 million, which may be comprised of additional revolving commitments under the Revolver, an increase to the Term Facility, additional term loan tranches or any combination of the foregoing.
The Revolver is scheduled to mature on May 26, 2026 and has two six-month extension options available. The $400 Million Term Loan is scheduled to mature on July 19, 2024 and has two one-year extension options available. The $300 Million Term Loan matures on May 26, 2027.
Interest on the Credit Agreement is generally to be paid based upon, at our option, either (i) 1-month SOFR (“Term SOFR”) plus the applicable margin; (ii) daily SOFR plus the applicable margin or (iii) the applicable base rate (which is defined as the highest of (a) the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, (b) the administrative agent’s prime rate, (c) Term SOFR plus 1.00%, and (d) one percent (1.00%)) plus the applicable margin. Additionally, Term SOFR and daily SOFR will be increased by a 0.10% SOFR adjustment. The applicable margin for the Term Facility ranges from 0.80% to 1.60% per annum for SOFR-based loans and 0.00% to 0.60% per annum for base rate loans, depending on our leverage ratio and investment grade ratings. The applicable margin for the Revolver ranges from 0.725% to 1.400% per annum for SOFR-based loans and 0.00% to 0.40% per annum for base rate loans, depending on our leverage ratio and investment grade ratings. In addition to the interest payable on amounts outstanding under the Revolver, we are required to pay an applicable credit facility fee, on each lender's commitment amount under the Revolver, regardless of usage. The applicable credit facility fee ranges from 0.125% to 0.300% per annum, depending on our leverage ratio and investment grade rating.
In addition, the Credit Agreement also features a sustainability-linked pricing component whereby the applicable margin and applicable credit facility fee can decrease by 0.04% and 0.01%, respectively, or increase by 0.04% and 0.01%, respectively, from year to year if we meet, or do not meet, certain annual sustainability performance targets, as applicable. In February 2023, after certifying that our sustainability performance target was met for 2022, the applicable margin decreased by 0.040% to 0.685% for the Revolver and 0.760% for the Term Facility and the credit facility fee decreased by 0.010% to 0.115%.
The Revolver and the Term Facility may be voluntarily prepaid in whole or in part at any time without premium or penalty. Amounts borrowed under the Term Facility and repaid or prepaid may not be reborrowed.
The Credit Agreement contains usual and customary events of default including defaults in the payment of principal, interest or fees, defaults in compliance with the covenants set forth in the Credit Agreement and other loan documentation, cross-defaults to certain other indebtedness, and bankruptcy and other insolvency defaults. If an event of default occurs and is continuing under the Credit Agreement, the unpaid principal amount of all outstanding loans, together with all accrued unpaid interest and other amounts owing in respect thereof, may be declared immediately due and payable.
As of the filing date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we did not have any borrowings outstanding under the Revolver, leaving $1.0 billion available for future borrowings.
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Uses of Liquidity
Acquisitions
One of our most significant liquidity needs has historically been for the acquisition of real estate properties. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we completed 17 acquisitions representing 19 properties with a combined 4.3 million rentable square feet of buildings on 250 acres of land for an aggregate purchase price of $1.35 billion. In conjunction with one of these acquisitions, we issued a $125.0 million loan to the seller securitized by an adjacent 150-acre industrial development site. In aggregate, these investments totaled $1.5 billion. Subsequent to December 31, 2023, through the filing date of this Form 10-K, we acquired one property with 0.2 million rentable square feet of buildings for a purchase price of $84.0 million, and we are actively monitoring a volume of properties in our markets that we believe represent attractive potential investment opportunities to continue to grow our business. As of the filing date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we have approximately $150.0 million of acquisitions under contract or accepted offer. There can be no assurance we will complete any such acquisitions. While the actual number of acquisitions that we complete will be dependent upon a number of factors, in the short term, we expect to fund our acquisitions through available cash on hand and proceeds from forward equity settlements, cash flows from operations, borrowings available under the Revolver, recycling capital through property dispositions and, in the long term, through the issuance of equity securities or proceeds from long-term secured and unsecured financings. See “Note 3 – Investments in Real Estate” and “Note 5– Loan Receivable” to the consolidated financial statements for a summary of the investments we completed during the year ended December 31, 2023.
Recurring and Nonrecurring Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures are considered part of both our short-term and long-term liquidity requirements. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we incurred $26.8 million of recurring capital expenditures, which was an increase of $18.1 million from the prior year, primarily due to higher roofing expenditures as part of a multi-year capital plan. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we incurred $222.7 million of non-recurring capital expenditures, which was an increase of $111.6 million over the prior year. The increase was primarily due to the increase in non-recurring capital expenditures related to repositioning and redevelopment activity during 2023 compared to 2022. As discussed above under “—Factors that May Influence Future Results —Acquisitions and Value-Add Repositioning and Redevelopment of Properties,” as of December 31, 2023, 31 of our properties were under current repositioning, redevelopment, or lease-up, and we have a pipeline of 16 additional properties for which we anticipate beginning construction work over the next six quarters. We currently estimate that approximately $452.0 million of capital will be required over the next three years (1Q-2024 through 4Q-2026) to complete the repositioning/redevelopment of these properties. However, this estimate is based on our current construction plans and budgets, both of which are subject to change as a result of a number of factors, including increased costs of building materials or construction services and construction delays related to supply chain backlogs and increased lead time on building materials. If we are unable to complete construction on schedule or within budget, we could incur increased construction costs and experience potential delays in leasing the properties. We expect to fund these projects through a combination of available cash on hand, proceeds from forward equity settlements, the issuance of common stock under the 2023 ATM Program, cash flow from operations and borrowings available under the Revolver.
Dividends and Distributions
In order to maintain our qualification as a REIT, we are required to distribute annually at least 90% of our REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and excluding any net capital gains. To satisfy the requirements to qualify as a REIT and generally not be subject to U.S. federal income tax, we intend to distribute a percentage of our cash flow on a quarterly basis to holders of our common stock. In addition, we intend to make distribution payments to holders of OP Units and preferred units, and dividend payments to holders of our preferred stock.
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On February 5, 2024, our board of directors declared the following quarterly cash dividends/distributions:
| Security | Amount per Share/Unit | Record Date | Payment Date | |||||
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| Common stock | $ | 0.4175 | March 28, 2024 | April 15, 2024 | ||||
| OP Units | $ | 0.4175 | March 28, 2024 | April 15, 2024 | ||||
| 5.875% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock | $ | 0.367188 | March 15, 2024 | March 28, 2024 | ||||
| 5.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock | $ | 0.351563 | March 15, 2024 | March 28, 2024 | ||||
| 4.43937% Cumulative Redeemable Convertible Preferred Units | $ | 0.505085 | March 15, 2024 | March 28, 2024 | ||||
| 4.00% Cumulative Redeemable Convertible Preferred Units | $ | 0.450000 | March 15, 2024 | March 28, 2024 | ||||
| 3.00% Cumulative Redeemable Convertible Preferred Units | $ | 0.545462 | March 15, 2024 | March 28, 2024 |
Indebtedness Outstanding
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to our indebtedness outstanding as of December 31, 2023:
| Contractual Maturity Date | Margin Above SOFR | Effective Interest Rate(1) | Principal Balance (in thousands)(2) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsecured and Secured Debt: | ||||||||||||
| Unsecured Debt: | ||||||||||||
| Revolving Credit Facility | 5/26/2026 | (3) | S+0.685 | % | (4) | 6.165 | % | (5) | $ | — | ||
| $400M Term Loan | 7/19/2024 | (3) | S+0.760 | % | (4) | 4.832 | % | (6) | 400,000 | |||
| $100M Senior Notes | 8/6/2025 | n/a | 4.290 | % | 100,000 | |||||||
| $300M Term Loan | 5/26/2027 | S+0.760 | % | (4) | 3.677 | % | (7) | 300,000 | ||||
| $125M Senior Notes | 7/13/2027 | n/a | 3.930 | % | 125,000 | |||||||
| $300M Senior Notes due 2028 | 6/15/2028 | n/a | 5.000 | % | 300,000 | |||||||
| $25M Series 2019A Senior Notes | 7/16/2029 | n/a | 3.880 | % | 25,000 | |||||||
| $400M Senior Notes due 2030 | 12/1/2030 | n/a | 2.125 | % | 400,000 | |||||||
| $400M Senior Notes due 2031 (green bond) | 9/1/2031 | n/a | 2.150 | % | 400,000 | |||||||
| $75M Series 2019B Senior Notes | 7/16/2034 | n/a | 4.030 | % | 75,000 | |||||||
| Total Unsecured Debt | $ | 2,125,000 | ||||||||||
| Secured Debt: | ||||||||||||
| 7612-7642 Woodwind Drive | 1/5/2024 | n/a | 5.240 | % | $ | 3,613 | ||||||
| 11600 Los Nietos Road | 5/1/2024 | n/a | 4.190 | % | 2,290 | |||||||
| $60M Term Loan(8) | 10/27/2024 | (8) | S+1.250 | % | (8) | 5.060 | % | 60,000 | ||||
| 5160 Richton Street | 11/15/2024 | n/a | 3.790 | % | 4,029 | |||||||
| 22895 Eastpark Drive | 11/15/2024 | n/a | 4.330 | % | 2,539 | |||||||
| 701-751 Kingshill Place | 1/5/2026 | n/a | 3.900 | % | 6,984 | |||||||
| 13943-13955 Balboa Boulevard | 7/1/2027 | n/a | 3.930 | % | 14,596 | |||||||
| 2205 126th Street | 12/1/2027 | n/a | 3.910 | % | 5,200 | |||||||
| 2410-2420 Santa Fe Avenue | 1/1/2028 | n/a | 3.700 | % | 10,300 | |||||||
| 11832-11954 La Cienega Boulevard | 7/1/2028 | n/a | 4.260 | % | 3,852 | |||||||
| Gilbert/La Palma | 3/1/2031 | n/a | 5.125 | % | 1,741 | |||||||
| 7817 Woodley Avenue | 8/1/2039 | n/a | 4.140 | % | 2,881 | |||||||
| Total Secured Debt | $ | 118,025 | ||||||||||
| Total Debt | $ | 2,243,025 |
(1)Reflects the contractual interest rate under the terms of each loan as of December 31, 2023 and includes the effect of interest rate swaps that were effective as of December 31, 2023. The interest rate is not adjusted to include the amortization of debt issuance costs or unamortized fair market value premiums/discounts or the facility fee on the Revolver.
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(2)Excludes unamortized debt issuance costs and premiums/discounts totaling $17.1 million, which are presented as a reduction of the carrying value of our debt in our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2023.
(3)The Revolver has two six-month extensions and the $400 Million Term Loan has two one-year extensions available at the borrower’s option, subject to certain terms and conditions.
(4)The interest rates on these loans are comprised of daily SOFR for both the Revolver and the $400 Million Term Loan and Term SOFR for the $300 Million Term Loan (in each case increased by a 0.10% SOFR adjustment), plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.725% to 1.400% per annum for the Revolver and 0.80% to 1.60% per annum for the $400 Million Term Loan and the $300 Million Term Loan, depending on our investment grade ratings, leverage ratio, minus a sustainability-related interest rate adjustment of 0.04%. These loans are also subject to a 0% SOFR floor.
(5)The Revolver is subject to an applicable facility fee which is calculated as a percentage of the total lenders’ commitment amount, regardless of usage. As of December 31, 2023, the applicable facility fee is 0.125%, less a sustainability-related interest rate adjustment of 0.01%. The effective rate assumes daily SOFR of 5.380% as of December 31, 2023.
(6)Effective April 3, 2023, daily SOFR for the $400 Million Term Loan has been swapped to a fixed rate of 3.97231%, resulting in an all-in fixed rate of 4.83231% after adding the SOFR adjustment and applicable margin and subtracting the sustainability-related interest rate adjustment.
(7)As of December 31, 2023, Term SOFR related to $300.0 million of our variable rate debt has been effectively fixed at 2.81725% through the use of interest rate swaps. For details, see “Note 8 – Interest Rate Derivatives” to our consolidated financial statements. Including the impact of these interest rate swaps, the hedged effective interest rate on the $300 Million Term Loan is 3.67725%.
(8)The $60.0 million term loan facility (the “$60 Million Term Loan”) has interest-only payment terms bearing interest at Term SOFR increased by a 0.10% SOFR adjustment plus an applicable margin of 1.25% per annum. Effective April 3, 2023, Term SOFR for this loan has been swapped to a fixed rate of 3.710%, resulting in an all-in fixed rate of 5.060% after adding the SOFR adjustment and applicable margin. The loan is secured by six properties and has three one-year extensions available at the borrower’s option, subject to certain terms and conditions.
The following table summarizes the composition of our outstanding debt between fixed-rate and variable-rate and secured and unsecured debt as of December 31, 2023:
| Weighted Average Term Remaining (in years) | Stated Interest Rate | Effective Interest Rate(1) | Principal Balance(in thousands)(2) | % of Total | ||||||||
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| Fixed vs. Variable: | ||||||||||||
| Fixed(3) | 4.6 | 3.61% | 3.61% | $ | 2,243,025 | 100% | ||||||
| Variable | — | —% | —% | $ | — | —% | ||||||
| Secured vs. Unsecured: | ||||||||||||
| Secured | 2.2 | 4.56% | $ | 118,025 | 5% | |||||||
| Unsecured | 4.7 | 3.56% | $ | 2,125,000 | 95% |
(1)Includes the effect of interest rate swaps that were effective as of December 31, 2023. Excludes the effect of amortization of debt issuance costs, premiums/discounts and the facility fee on the Revolver.
(2)Excludes unamortized debt issuance costs and debt premiums/discounts totaling $17.1 million which are presented as a reduction of the carrying value of our debt in our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2023.
(3)Fixed-rate debt includes our variable rate debts that have been effectively fixed through the use of interest rate swaps through maturity.
At December 31, 2023, we had total indebtedness of $2.2 billion, reflecting a net debt to total combined market capitalization of approximately 15.0%. Our total market capitalization is defined as the sum of the liquidation preference of our outstanding preferred stock and preferred units plus the market value of our common stock excluding shares of nonvested restricted stock, plus the aggregate value of common units not owned by us, plus the value of our net debt. Our net debt is defined as our consolidated indebtedness less cash and cash equivalents.
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Debt Covenants
The Credit Agreement, $60.0 million term loan facility (“$60 Million Term Loan”), $100.0 million unsecured guaranteed senior notes (the “$100 Million Notes”), $125.0 million unsecured guaranteed senior notes (the “$125 Million Notes”) and $25.0 million unsecured guaranteed senior notes and $75.0 million unsecured guaranteed senior notes (together the “Series 2019A and 2019B Notes”) all include a series of financial and other covenants that we must comply with, including the following covenants which are tested on a quarterly basis:
•Maintaining a ratio of total indebtedness to total asset value of not more than 60%;
•For the Credit Agreement and $60 Million Term Loan, maintaining a ratio of secured debt to total asset value of not more than 45%;
•For the $100 Million Notes, $125 Million Notes and Series 2019A and 2019B Notes (together the “Senior Notes”), maintaining a ratio of secured debt to total asset value of not more than 40%;
•For the Senior Notes, maintaining a ratio of total secured recourse debt to total asset value of not more than 15%;
•For the Senior Notes, maintaining a minimum tangible net worth of at least the sum of (i) $760,740,750, and (ii) an amount equal to at least 75% of the net equity proceeds received by the Company after September 30, 2016;
•Maintaining a ratio of adjusted EBITDA (as defined in each of the loan agreements) to fixed charges of at least 1.5 to 1.0;
•For the Credit Agreement and Senior Notes, maintaining a ratio of total unsecured debt to total unencumbered asset value of not more than 60%; and
•For the Credit Agreement and Senior Notes, maintaining a ratio of unencumbered NOI (as defined in each of the loan agreements) to unsecured interest expense of at least 1.75 to 1.00.
The $300 Million Notes due 2028, $400 Million Notes due 2030 and $400 Million Notes due 2031 (together the “Registered Notes”) contain the following covenants (as defined in the indentures) that we must comply with:
•Maintaining a ratio of total indebtedness to total asset value of not more than 60%;
•Maintaining a ratio of secured debt to total asset value of not more than 40%;
•Maintaining a Debt Service Coverage Ratio of at least 1.5 to 1.0; and
•Maintaining a ratio of unencumbered assets to unsecured debt of at least 1.5 to 1.0.
Subject to the terms of the Credit Agreement, $60 Million Term Loan, Senior Notes and Registered Notes, upon certain events of default, including, but not limited to, (i) a default in the payment of any principal or interest, (ii) a default in the payment of certain of our other indebtedness, (iii) a default in compliance with the covenants set forth in the debt agreement, the principal and accrued and unpaid interest on the outstanding debt may be declared immediately due and payable at the option of the administrative agent, lenders, trustee and/or noteholders, as applicable, and in the event of bankruptcy and other insolvency defaults, the principal and accrued and unpaid interest on the outstanding debt will become immediately due and payable. In addition, we are required to maintain at all times a credit rating on the Senior Notes from either S&P, Moody’s or Fitch.
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Cash Flows
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2023 to the Year Ended December 31, 2022
The following table summarizes the changes in net cash flows associated with our operating, investing, and financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| 2023 | 2022 | Change | ||||||||
| Cash provided by operating activities | $ | 427,548 | $ | 327,695 | $ | 99,853 | ||||
| Cash used in investing activities | $ | (1,676,446) | $ | (2,449,210) | $ | 772,764 | ||||
| Cash provided by financing activities | $ | 1,245,556 | $ | 2,114,303 | $ | (868,747) |
Net cash provided by operating activities. Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $99.9 million to $427.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $327.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase was primarily attributable to the incremental cash flows from property acquisitions completed subsequent to January 1, 2022, and the increase in Cash NOI from our Same Property Portfolio, partially offset by changes in working capital and higher cash interest paid as compared to the prior year.
Net cash used in investing activities. Net cash used in investing activities decreased by $772.8 million to $1.7 billion for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $2.4 billion for the year ended December 31, 2022. The decrease was primarily attributable to a $1.0 billion decrease in cash paid for property acquisitions and an $11.7 million increase in net proceeds from the sale of real estate as compared to the prior year, partially offset by a $131.5 million increase in cash paid for construction and repositioning/redevelopment projects and a $122.7 million increase in cash used for the issuance of a $125.0 million loan receivable.
Net cash provided by financing activities. Net cash provided by financing activities decreased by $868.7 million to $1.2 billion for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $2.1 billion for the year ended December 31, 2022. The decrease was primarily attributable to the following: (i) a decrease of $1.6 billion in cash proceeds from borrowings under the Revolver, (ii) a decrease of $533.5 million in net cash proceeds from the issuance of shares of our common stock, (iii) a decrease of $400.0 million in cash proceeds from borrowings under the Term Facility in July 2022, (iv) a decrease of $300.0 million in cash proceeds from borrowings under the Term Facility in May 2022, and (v) an increase of $91.7 million in cash dividends paid to common stockholders and common unitholders as a result of an increase in our quarterly per share/unit cash dividend and an increase in the number of common shares outstanding. These decreases were partially offset by the following: (i) an increase of $1.6 billion due to lower repayment of the borrowings under the Revolver, (ii) an increase of $296.9 million in net cash proceeds from the issuance of the $300 Million Notes in March 2023 and (iii) an increase of $150.0 million due to repayment of the $150.0 million term loan facility in May 2022.
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2022 to the Year Ended December 31, 2021
Refer to “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Cash Flows” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on February 13, 2023, for a discussion of the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the year ended December 31, 2021.
Inflation
In the last several years, we do not believe that inflation has had a material impact on the Company. However, recently inflation has significantly increased, and a prolonged period of high and persistent inflation could cause an increase in our operating expenses, capital expenditures and cost of our variable-rate borrowings which could have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations. The majority of our leases are either triple net or provide for tenant reimbursement for costs related to real estate taxes and operating expenses. In addition, most of the leases provide for fixed rent increases. We believe that inflationary increases to real estate taxes, utility expenses and other operating expenses may be partially offset by the contractual rent increases and tenant payment of taxes and expenses described above.
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FY 2022 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0001571283-23-000006.
Results of Operations
Our consolidated results of operations are often not comparable from period to period due to the effect of (i) property acquisitions, (ii) property dispositions and (iii) properties that are taken out of service for repositioning or redevelopment during the comparative reporting periods. Our “Total Portfolio” represents all of the properties owned during the reported periods. To eliminate the effect of changes in our Total Portfolio due to acquisitions, dispositions and repositioning/redevelopment and to highlight the operating results of our on-going business, we have separately presented the results of our “Same Property Portfolio.”
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2022 to the Year Ended December 31, 2021
For the comparison of the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, our Same Property Portfolio includes all properties in our industrial portfolio that were wholly-owned by us for the period from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022, and that were stabilized prior to January 1, 2021, which consisted of 224 properties aggregating approximately 28.6 million rentable square feet. Results for our Same Property Portfolio exclude any properties that were acquired or sold during the period from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022, properties classified as current or future repositioning, redevelopment or lease-up during 2021 or 2022, interest income, interest expense and corporate general and administrative expenses.
For the comparison of the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, our Total Portfolio includes the properties in our Same Property Portfolio, the 114 properties aggregating approximately 11.6 million rentable square feet that were acquired during 2022 and 2021, and the six properties aggregating approximately 0.3 million rentable square feet that were sold during 2022 and 2021.
As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, our Same Property Portfolio occupancy was approximately 98.1% and 99.1%, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, our Same Property Portfolio weighted average occupancy was approximately 98.7% and 98.3%, respectively.
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| Same Property Portfolio | Total Portfolio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Year Ended December 31, | Increase/ (Decrease) | % Change | Year Ended December 31, | Increase/ (Decrease) | % Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ($ in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| REVENUES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rental income | $ | 409,737 | $ | 381,297 | $ | 28,440 | 7.5 | % | $ | 630,578 | $ | 451,733 | $ | 178,845 | 39.6 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Management and leasing services | — | — | — | — | % | 616 | 468 | 148 | 31.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | — | — | — | — | % | 10 | 37 | (27) | (73.0) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL REVENUES | 409,737 | 381,297 | 28,440 | 7.5 | % | 631,204 | 452,238 | 178,966 | 39.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Property expenses | 96,646 | 89,776 | 6,870 | 7.7 | % | 150,503 | 107,721 | 42,782 | 39.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | — | — | — | — | % | 64,264 | 48,990 | 15,274 | 31.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 118,721 | 123,871 | (5,150) | (4.2) | % | 196,794 | 151,269 | 45,525 | 30.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES | 215,367 | 213,647 | 1,720 | 0.8 | % | 411,561 | 307,980 | 103,581 | 33.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| OTHER EXPENSE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other expenses | — | — | — | — | % | 1,561 | 1,297 | 264 | 20.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | — | — | — | — | % | 48,496 | 40,139 | 8,357 | 20.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 215,367 | 213,647 | 1,720 | 0.8 | % | 461,618 | 349,416 | 112,202 | 32.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | — | — | — | % | (915) | (505) | (410) | 81.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Gains on sale of real estate | — | — | — | — | % | 8,486 | 33,929 | (25,443) | (75.0) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| NET INCOME | $ | 194,370 | $ | 167,650 | $ | 26,720 | 15.9 | % | $ | 177,157 | $ | 136,246 | $ | 40,911 | 30.0 | % |
Rental Income
The following table reports the breakdown of 2022 and 2021 rental income, as reported prior to the adoption of Accounting Standards Codification Topic 842, Leases (“ASC 842”) (dollars in thousands). We believe that the below presentation of rental income is not, and is not intended to be, a presentation in accordance with GAAP. We are presenting this information because we believe it is frequently used by management, investors, securities analysts and other interested parties to evaluate the Company’s performance.
| Same Property Portfolio | Total Portfolio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Year Ended December 31, | Increase/(Decrease) | % | Year Ended December 31, | Increase/(Decrease) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Category | 2022 | 2021 | Change | 2022 | 2021 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rental revenue(1) | $ | 338,494 | $ | 316,126 | $ | 22,368 | 7.1 | % | $ | 522,419 | $ | 375,684 | $ | 146,735 | 39.1 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Tenant reimbursements (2) | 70,150 | 64,371 | 5,779 | 9.0 | % | 106,227 | 74,979 | 31,248 | 41.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income(3) | 1,093 | 800 | 293 | 36.6 | % | 1,932 | 1,070 | 862 | 80.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Rental income | $ | 409,737 | $ | 381,297 | $ | 28,440 | 7.5 | % | $ | 630,578 | $ | 451,733 | $ | 178,845 | 39.6 | % |
Our Same Property Portfolio and Total Portfolio rental income increased by $28.4 million, or 7.5%, and $178.8 million, or 39.6%, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021, for the reasons described below:
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(1) Rental Revenue
Our Same Property Portfolio and Total Portfolio rental revenue increased by $22.4 million, or 7.1%, and $146.7 million, or 39.1%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase in our Same Property Portfolio rental revenue is primarily due to an increase in average rental rates on new and renewal leases and an increase in the weighted average occupancy of the portfolio, partially offset by a decrease of $2.7 million in amortization of net below-market lease intangibles. Our Total Portfolio rental revenue was also positively impacted by the incremental revenues from the 114 properties we acquired during 2021 and 2022, partially offset by the decrease in revenues from the six properties that were sold during 2021 and 2022.
(2) Tenant Reimbursements
Our Same Property Portfolio and Total Portfolio tenant reimbursements revenue increased by $5.8 million, or 9.0%, and $31.2 million or 41.7%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase in our Same Property Portfolio tenant reimbursements revenue is primarily due to an increase in recoverable property expenses, including higher reimbursable insurance expenses as a result of higher overall premiums and additional earthquake insurance coverage and higher reimbursable property tax expenses relating to California Proposition 13 annual increases, and an increase in the weighted average occupancy of the portfolio. Our Total Portfolio tenant reimbursements revenue was also impacted by the incremental reimbursements from the 114 properties we acquired during 2021 and 2022, partially offset by the decrease in reimbursements from the six properties that were sold during 2021 and 2022.
(3) Other Income
Our Same Property Portfolio and Total Portfolio other income increased by $0.3 million, or 36.6%, and $0.9 million, or 80.6%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to the recommencement in 2022 of charging fees for late rental payments, which until recently was prohibited due to COVID-19 related governmental measures. Our Total Portfolio other income was also impacted by an increase in miscellaneous income.
Management and Leasing Services
Our Total Portfolio management and leasing services revenue increased by $0.1 million, or 31.6%, for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021.
Interest Income
Our Total Portfolio interest income decreased by $27 thousand, or 73.0%, during the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021.
Property Expenses
Our Same Property Portfolio and Total Portfolio property expenses increased by $6.9 million, or 7.7%, and $42.8 million, or 39.7%, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase in our Same Property Portfolio property expenses is primarily due to increases in insurance expense resulting from higher overall premiums and additional earthquake insurance coverage, allocated overhead costs reflecting a higher employee headcount and labor costs and repairs and maintenance cost. Our Total Portfolio property expenses were also impacted by incremental expenses from the 114 properties we acquired during 2021 and 2022, partially offset by the decrease in property expenses from the six properties that were sold during 2021 and 2022.
General and Administrative
Our Total Portfolio general and administrative expenses increased by $15.3 million, or 31.2% for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase is primarily due to increases in non-cash equity compensation expense, primarily related to performance unit equity grants made in 2021, payroll related costs and accrued bonus expense due to a higher employee headcount and rising labor costs.
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Depreciation and Amortization
Our Same Property Portfolio depreciation and amortization expense decreased by $5.2 million, or 4.2%, for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to acquisition-related in-place lease intangibles and tenant improvements becoming fully depreciated at certain properties during 2021 and 2022, partially offset by an increase in depreciation expense related to capital improvements placed into service during 2021 and 2022 and an increase in amortization of deferred leasing costs. Our Total Portfolio depreciation and amortization expense increased by $45.5 million, or 30.1%, for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to incremental expense from the 114 properties we acquired during 2021 and 2022, partially offset by the decrease in our Same Property Portfolio depreciation and amortization expense noted above.
Other Expenses
Our Total Portfolio other expenses increased by $0.3 million, or 20.4%, for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to $0.7 million of construction demolition costs incurred in 2022 and an increase in acquisition expenses of $0.5 million, partially offset by a $1.0 million impairment charge in 2021 to reduce the carrying value of the right-of-use asset related to one of our leased office spaces that we decided to sublease as a result of the implementation of a work from home flexibility program in 2021.
Interest Expense
Our Total Portfolio interest expense increased by $8.4 million, or 20.8%, during the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase in interest expense is primarily comprised of the following: (i) a $7.6 million increase related to the $400.0 million term loan facility borrowing we completed in July 2022, (ii) a $6.2 million increase related to the $300.0 million term loan facility borrowing we completed in May 2022 and the related interest rate swaps, (iii) a $5.8 million increase due to the issuance of $400.0 million of 2.15% senior notes in August 2021, (iv) a $4.8 million increase due to higher average outstanding borrowings under our unsecured revolving credit facility and an increase in LIBOR/SOFR rates, and (v) a $1.1 million increase related to the current and prior $60.0 million term loans primarily due to an increase in SOFR/LIBOR rates. These increases were partially offset by the following decreases: (i) a $7.7 million increase in capitalized interest related to repositioning and redevelopment activity, (ii) a $4.7 million decrease related to the repayment of the $225.0 million term loan facility and termination of the related interest rate swaps in August 2021, (iii) a $3.8 million decrease related to the repayment of the $150.0 million term loan facility and termination of the related interest rate swap in May 2022, and (iv) a $1.0 million decrease related to the interest rate swap that was terminated in November 2020 which had a loss balance in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) that was amortized into interest expense through August 2021.
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
The loss on extinguishment of debt of $0.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, is primarily comprised of the write-off of $0.7 million of unamortized debt issuance costs related to the $150.0 million unsecured term loan facility we repaid in May 2022 in advance of the May 2025 maturity date and the write-off of $0.2 million of unamortized debt issuance costs attributable to one of the creditors departing the unsecured revolving credit facility when we amended our senior unsecured credit agreement in May 2022. The loss on extinguishment of debt of $0.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 represents the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs related to the $225.0 million unsecured term loan facility that we repaid in September 2021 in advance of the January 2023 maturity date.
Gains on Sale of Real Estate
During the year ended December 31, 2022, we recognized gains on sale of real estate of $8.5 million from the disposition of one property that was sold for a gross sales price of $16.5 million. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we recognized gains on sale of real estate of $33.9 million from the disposition of five properties that were sold for an aggregate gross sales price of $59.3 million.
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2021 to the Year Ended December 31, 2020
Refer to “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Results of Operations” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on February 17, 2022, for a discussion of the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to the year ended December 31, 2020.
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Non-GAAP Supplemental Measures: Funds From Operations and Core Funds From Operations
We calculate funds from operations (“FFO”) attributable to common stockholders in accordance with the standards established by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”). FFO represents net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses) from sales of depreciable operating property or assets incidental to our business, impairment losses of depreciable operating property or assets incidental to our business, real estate related depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs) and after adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures.
Management uses FFO as a supplemental performance measure because, in excluding real estate related depreciation and amortization, gains and losses from property dispositions, and asset impairments, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, captures trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs. We also believe that, as a widely recognized measure of performance used by other REITs, FFO may be used by investors as a basis to compare our operating performance with that of other REITs.
However, because FFO excludes depreciation and amortization and captures neither the changes in the value of our properties that result from use or market conditions, nor the level of capital expenditures and leasing commissions necessary to maintain the operating performance of our properties, all of which have real economic effects and could materially impact our results from operations, the utility of FFO as a measure of our performance is limited. Other equity REITs may not calculate or interpret FFO in accordance with the NAREIT definition as we do, and, accordingly, our FFO may not be comparable to such other REITs’ FFO. FFO should not be used as a measure of our liquidity and is not indicative of funds available for our cash needs, including our ability to pay dividends.
We calculate “Core FFO” by adjusting FFO for non-comparable items outlined in the reconciliation below. We believe that Core FFO is a useful supplemental measure and that by adjusting for items that are not considered by us to be part of our on-going operating performance, provides a more meaningful and consistent comparison of our operating and financial performance period-over-period. Because these adjustments have a real economic impact on our financial condition and results from operations, the utility of Core FFO as a measure of our performance is limited. Other REITs may not calculate Core FFO in a consistent manner. Accordingly, our Core FFO may not be comparable to other REITs' core FFO. Core FFO should be considered only as a supplement to net income computed in accordance with GAAP as a measure of our performance. “Company share of Core FFO” in the table below reflects Core FFO attributable to common stockholders, which excludes amounts allocable to noncontrolling interests, participating securities and preferred stockholders (which consists of preferred stock dividends, but excludes non-recurring preferred stock redemption charges related to the write-off of original issuance costs which we do not consider reflective of our on-going performance).
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, to FFO and Core FFO (unaudited and in thousands):
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| 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 177,157 | $ | 136,246 | $ | 80,895 | ||||
| Adjustments: | ||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 196,794 | 151,269 | 115,269 | |||||||
| Gains on sale of real estate(1) | (8,486) | (33,929) | (13,617) | |||||||
| Funds from operations (FFO) | $ | 365,465 | $ | 253,586 | $ | 182,547 | ||||
| Adjustments: | ||||||||||
| Acquisition expenses | 613 | 94 | 124 | |||||||
| Impairment of right-of-use asset | — | 992 | — | |||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | 915 | 505 | 104 | |||||||
| Amortization of loss on termination of interest rate swaps | 253 | 2,169 | 218 | |||||||
| Non-capitalizable demolition costs | 663 | — | — | |||||||
| Write-offs of below-market lease intangibles related to terminations(2) | (5,792) | — | — | |||||||
| Core FFO | $ | 362,117 | $ | 257,346 | $ | 182,993 | ||||
| Less: preferred stock dividends | (9,258) | (12,563) | (14,545) | |||||||
| Less: Core FFO attributable to noncontrolling interests(3) | (16,838) | (13,504) | (7,667) | |||||||
| Less: Core FFO attributable to participating securities(4) | (1,282) | (943) | (774) | |||||||
| Company share of Core FFO | $ | 334,739 | $ | 230,336 | $ | 160,007 |
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(1)Gains on sale of real estate for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 reflect gains from the sale of depreciable operating properties. Gains on sale of real estate for the year ended December 31, 2020, include total gains of $14.5 million from the sale of depreciable operating properties and a loss of $0.9 million from the sale of assets incidental to our business. For additional details, see “Note 3 – Investments in Real Estate” to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 15 of this Report on Form 10-K.
(2)Reflects the write-off of the portion of a below-market lease intangible attributable to below-market fixed rate renewal options that were not exercised due to the termination of the lease at the end of the initial lease term.
(3)Noncontrolling interests represent (i) holders of outstanding common units of the Company's Operating Partnership that are owned by unit holders other than the Company and (ii) holders of Series 1 CPOP Units, Series 2 CPOP Units and Series 3 CPOP Units.
(4)Participating securities include unvested shares of restricted stock, unvested LTIP units of partnership interest in our Operating Partnership and unvested performance units in our Operating Partnership.
Non-GAAP Supplemental Measures: NOI and Cash NOI
Net operating income (“NOI”) is a non-GAAP measure which includes the revenue and expense directly attributable to our real estate properties. NOI is calculated as rental income less property expenses (before interest expense, depreciation and amortization).
We use NOI as a supplemental performance measure because, in excluding real estate depreciation and amortization expense, general and administrative expenses, interest expense, gains (or losses) on sale of real estate and other non-operating items, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, captures trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs. We also believe that NOI will be useful to investors as a basis to compare our operating performance with that of other REITs. However, because NOI excludes depreciation and amortization expense and captures neither the changes in the value of our properties that result from use or market conditions, nor the level of capital expenditures and leasing commissions necessary to maintain the operating performance of our properties (all of which have real economic effect and could materially impact our results from operations), the utility of NOI as a measure of our performance is limited. Other equity REITs may not calculate NOI in a similar manner and, accordingly, our NOI may not be comparable to such other REITs’ NOI. Accordingly, NOI should be considered only as a supplement to net income as a measure of our performance. NOI should not be used as a measure of our liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs. NOI should not be used as a substitute for cash flow from operating activities in accordance with GAAP.
NOI on a cash-basis (“Cash NOI”) is a non-GAAP measure, which we calculate by adding or subtracting the following items from NOI: (i) fair value lease revenue and (ii) straight-line rental revenue adjustments. We use Cash NOI, together with NOI, as a supplemental performance measure. Cash NOI should not be used as a measure of our liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs. Cash NOI should not be used as a substitute for cash flow from operating activities computed in accordance with GAAP.
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The following table sets forth the revenue and expense items comprising NOI and the adjustments to calculate Cash NOI (in thousands):
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| Rental income | $ | 630,578 | $ | 451,733 | $ | 329,377 | ||||
| Less: Property expenses | 150,503 | 107,721 | 79,716 | |||||||
| Net Operating Income | $ | 480,075 | $ | 344,012 | $ | 249,661 | ||||
| Amortization of (below) above market lease intangibles, net | (31,209) | (15,443) | (10,533) | |||||||
| Straight line rental revenue adjustment | (31,220) | (20,903) | (11,406) | |||||||
| Cash Net Operating Income | $ | 417,646 | $ | 307,666 | $ | 227,722 |
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, to NOI and Cash NOI (in thousands):
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 177,157 | $ | 136,246 | $ | 80,895 | ||||
| General and administrative | 64,264 | 48,990 | 36,795 | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 196,794 | 151,269 | 115,269 | |||||||
| Other expenses | 1,561 | 1,297 | 124 | |||||||
| Interest expense | 48,496 | 40,139 | 30,849 | |||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | 915 | 505 | 104 | |||||||
| Management and leasing services | (616) | (468) | (420) | |||||||
| Interest income | (10) | (37) | (338) | |||||||
| Gains on sale of real estate | (8,486) | (33,929) | (13,617) | |||||||
| Net Operating Income | $ | 480,075 | $ | 344,012 | $ | 249,661 | ||||
| Amortization of (below) above market lease intangibles, net | (31,209) | (15,443) | (10,533) | |||||||
| Straight line rental revenue adjustment | (31,220) | (20,903) | (11,406) | |||||||
| Cash Net Operating Income | $ | 417,646 | $ | 307,666 | $ | 227,722 |
Non-GAAP Supplemental Measure: EBITDAre
We calculate earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization for real estate (“EBITDAre”) in accordance with the standards established by NAREIT. EBITDAre is calculated as net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), before interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, gains (or losses) from sales of depreciable operating property or assets incidental to our business, impairment losses of depreciable operating property or assets incidental to our business and adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures.
We believe that EBITDAre is helpful to investors as a supplemental measure of our operating performance as a real estate company because it is a direct measure of the actual operating results of our properties. We also use this measure in ratios to compare our performance to that of our industry peers. In addition, we believe EBITDAre is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of equity REITs. However, our industry peers may not calculate EBITDAre in accordance with the NAREIT definition as we do and, accordingly, our EBITDAre may not be comparable to our peers’ EBITDAre. Accordingly, EBITDAre should be considered only as a supplement to net income (loss) as a measure of our performance.
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The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, to EBITDAre (in thousands):
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 177,157 | $ | 136,246 | $ | 80,895 | ||||
| Interest expense | 48,496 | 40,139 | 30,849 | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 196,794 | 151,269 | 115,269 | |||||||
| Gains on sale of real estate | (8,486) | (33,929) | (13,617) | |||||||
| EBITDAre | $ | 413,961 | $ | 293,725 | $ | 213,396 |
Supplemental Guarantor Information
In March 2020, the SEC adopted amendments to Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X and created Rule 13-01 to simplify disclosure requirements related to certain registered securities. The rule became effective January 4, 2021. The Company and the Operating Partnership have filed a registration statement on Form S-3 with the SEC registering, among other securities, debt securities of the Operating Partnership, which will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company. At December 31, 2022, the Operating Partnership had issued and outstanding $400.0 million of 2.125% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “$400 Million Notes due 2030”) and the $400 Million Notes due 2031. The obligations of the Operating Partnership to pay principal, premiums, if any, and interest on the $400 Million Notes due 2030 and $400 Million Notes due 2031 are guaranteed on a senior basis by the Company. The guarantee is full and unconditional, and the Operating Partnership is a consolidated subsidiary of the Company.
As a result of the amendments to Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X, subsidiary issuers of obligations guaranteed by the parent are not required to provide separate financial statements, provided that the subsidiary obligor is consolidated into the parent company’s consolidated financial statements, the parent guarantee is “full and unconditional” and, subject to certain exceptions as set forth below, the alternative disclosure required by Rule 13-01 is provided, which includes narrative disclosure and summarized financial information. Accordingly, separate consolidated financial statements of the Operating Partnership have not been presented. Furthermore, as permitted under Rule 13-01(a)(4)(vi), the Company has excluded the summarized financial information for the Operating Partnership as the assets, liabilities and results of operations of the Company and the Operating Partnership are not materially different than the corresponding amounts presented in the consolidated financial statements of the Company, and management believes such summarized financial information would be repetitive and not provide incremental value to investors.
Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
Our short-term liquidity requirements consist primarily of funds to pay for operating expenses, interest expense, general and administrative expenses, capital expenditures, tenant improvements and leasing commissions, and distributions to our common and preferred stockholders and holders of common units of partnership interests in our Operating Partnership (“OP Units”). We expect to meet our short-term liquidity requirements through available cash on hand, cash flow from operations, by drawing on our unsecured revolving credit facility and by issuing shares of common stock pursuant to the ATM program or issuing other securities as described below.
Our long-term liquidity needs consist primarily of funds necessary to pay for acquisitions, recurring and non-recurring capital expenditures and scheduled debt maturities. We intend to satisfy our long-term liquidity needs through net cash flow from operations, proceeds from long-term secured and unsecured financings, borrowings available under our unsecured revolving credit facility, the issuance of equity securities, including preferred stock, and proceeds from selective real estate dispositions as we identify capital recycling opportunities.
As of December 31, 2022, we had:
•Outstanding fixed-rate and variable-rate debt with varying maturities for an aggregate principal amount of $2.0 billion, with $7.5 million due within 12 months.
•Total scheduled interest payments on our fixed rate debt and projected net interest payments on our variable rate debt and interest rate swaps of $322.4 million, of which $68.4 million is due within 12 months.
•Commitments of $114.2 million for tenant improvements under certain tenant leases and construction work related to obligations under contractual agreements with our construction vendors; and
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•Operating lease commitments with aggregate lease payments of $27.2 million, of which $2.3 million is due within 12 months.
See “Note 5 – Notes Payable” to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 15 of this Report on Form 10-K for further details regarding the scheduled principal payments. Also see “Note 6 – Leases” to the consolidated financial statements for further details regarding the scheduled operating lease payments.
As of December 31, 2022, our cash and cash equivalents were $36.8 million, and we did not have any borrowings outstanding under our unsecured revolving credit facility, leaving $1.0 billion available for future borrowings.
Sources of Liquidity
Cash Flow from Operations
Cash flow from operations is one of our key sources of liquidity and is primarily dependent upon: (i) the occupancy levels and lease rates at our properties, (ii) our ability to collect rent, (iii) the level of operating costs we incur and (iv) our ability to pass through operating expenses to our tenants. We are subject to a number of risks related to general economic and other unpredictable conditions, which have the potential to affect our overall performance and resulting cash flows from operations. However, based on our current portfolio mix and business strategy, we anticipate that we will be able to generate positive cash flows from operations.
ATM Program
On May 27, 2022, we established an ATM program pursuant to which we are able to sell from time to time shares of our common stock having an aggregate sales price of up to $1.0 billion (the “Current 2022 ATM Program”). The Current 2022 ATM Program replaces our previous $750.0 million ATM program, which was established on January 13, 2022, under which we had sold shares of our common stock having an aggregate gross sales price of $697.5 million through May 27, 2022. In addition, we previously established a $750.0 million ATM program on November 9, 2020, under which we had sold shares of our common stock having an aggregate gross sales price of $743.9 million through January 13, 2022.
In connection with our ATM programs, we may sell shares of our common stock directly through sales agents or we may enter into forward equity sale agreements with certain financial institutions acting as forward purchasers whereby, at our discretion, the forward purchasers may borrow and sell shares of our common stock under ATM programs. The use of a forward equity sale agreement allows us to lock in a share price on the sale of shares of our common stock at the time the agreement is executed but defer settling the forward equity sale agreements and receiving the proceeds from the sale of shares until a later date. Additionally, the forward price that we expect to receive upon physical settlement of an agreement will be subject to adjustment for (i) a floating interest rate factor equal to a specified daily rate less a spread, (ii) the forward purchaser’s stock borrowing costs and (iii) scheduled dividends during the term of the agreement.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, we entered into forward equity sale agreements with certain financial institutions acting as forward purchasers under our various ATM programs with respect to 23,519,219 shares of common stock at a weighted average initial forward price of $64.29 per share. We did not receive any proceeds from the sale of common shares by the forward purchasers at the time we entered into forward equity sale agreements.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, we physically settled a portion of the aforementioned forward equity sale agreements and the outstanding forward equity sale agreement from 2021 by issuing 24,788,691 shares of our common stock for net proceeds of $1.6 billion, based on a weighted average forward price of $65.02 per share at settlement.
As of February 10, 2023, the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we had 636,884 shares of common stock, or approximately $35.2 million of forward net proceeds remaining for settlement to occur before November 2023, based on a forward price of $55.22 per share.
As of February 10, 2023, approximately $165.4 million of common stock remains available to be sold under the Current 2022 ATM Program. Future sales, if any, will depend on a variety of factors, including among others, market conditions, the trading price of our common stock, determinations by us of the appropriate sources of funding for us and potential uses of funding available to us. We intend to use the net proceeds from the offering of shares under the Current 2022 ATM Program, if any, to fund potential acquisition opportunities, repay amounts outstanding from time to time under our unsecured revolving credit facility or other debt financing obligations, to fund our repositioning or redevelopment activities and/or for general corporate purposes.
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Securities Offerings
We evaluate the capital markets on an ongoing basis for opportunities to raise capital, and as circumstances warrant, we may issue additional securities, from time to time, to fund acquisitions, for the repayment of long-term debt upon maturity and for other general corporate purposes. Such securities may include common equity, preferred equity and/or debt of us or our subsidiaries. Any future issuance, however, is dependent upon market conditions, available pricing and capital needs and there can be no assurance that we will be able to complete any such offerings of securities.
2022 Forward Equity Offering — During the fourth quarter of 2022, we entered into forward equity sale agreements with certain financial institutions acting as forward purchasers in connection with an underwritten public offering of 11,846,425 shares of common stock, including 346,425 shares related to the partial exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares, at an initial forward price of $55.74 per share (the “2022 Forward Offering Sale Agreements”), pursuant to which, the forward purchasers borrowed and sold an aggregate of 11,846,425 shares of common stock in the offering. We did not receive any proceeds from the sale of common shares by the forward purchasers at the time of the offering.
In December 2022, we partially settled the 2022 Forward Offering Sale Agreements by issuing 3,554,704 shares of common stock for net proceeds of $198.7 million, based on a weighted average forward price of $55.90 per share at settlement.
In January 2023, we partially settled the outstanding 2022 Forward Offering Sale Agreements by issuing 7,617,013 shares of common stock in exchange for net proceeds of $425.0 million, based on a weighted average forward price of $55.80 per share at settlement.
As of February 10, 2023, the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we had 674,708 shares of common stock, or approximately $37.7 million of forward net proceeds remaining for settlement to occur before May 2024, based on a forward sale price of $55.87 per share.
Capital Recycling
We continuously evaluate opportunities for the potential disposition of properties in our portfolio when we believe such disposition is appropriate in view of our business objectives. In evaluating these opportunities, we consider a variety of criteria including, but not limited to, local market conditions and lease rates, asset type and location, as well as potential uses of proceeds and tax considerations. Tax considerations include entering into a 1031 Exchange, when possible, to defer some or all of the taxable gains, if any, on dispositions.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, we completed the disposition of one property for a gross sales price of $16.5 million and net cash proceeds of $15.3 million. The net cash proceeds were used to partially fund the acquisition of one property during the year ended December 31, 2022, through a 1031 Exchange transaction.
We anticipate continuing to selectively and opportunistically dispose of properties, however, the timing of any potential future dispositions will depend on market conditions, asset-specific circumstances or opportunities, and our capital needs. Our ability to dispose of selective properties on advantageous terms, or at all, is dependent upon a number of factors including the availability of credit to potential buyers to purchase properties at prices that we consider acceptable.
Investment Grade Rating
During the year ended December 31, 2022, our credit ratings were raised to Baa2 (Stable outlook) from Baa3 (Stable outlook) by Moody’s and to BBB+ (Stable outlook) from BBB (Positive outlook) by both S&P and Fitch with respect to our Credit Agreement (described below), $100.0 million unsecured guaranteed senior notes (the “$100 Million Notes”), $25.0 million unsecured guaranteed senior notes and $75.0 million unsecured guaranteed senior notes (together the “Series 2019A and 2019B Notes”), $400 Million Notes due 2030 and $400 Million Notes due 2031. During the year ended December 31, 2022, our credit ratings were raised to BBB- from BB+ by both S&P and Fitch with respect to our 5.875% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock and our 5.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. Our credit ratings are based on our operating performance, liquidity and leverage ratios, overall financial position and other factors employed by the credit rating agencies in their rating analysis of us, and, although it is our intent to maintain our investment grade credit rating, there can be no assurance that we will be able to maintain our current credit ratings. In the event our current credit ratings are downgraded, it may become difficult or more expensive to obtain additional financing or refinance existing indebtedness as maturities become due.
Credit Agreement
On May 26, 2022, we amended our credit agreement, which was comprised of a $700.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility that was scheduled to mature on February 13, 2024, by entering into a Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement initially provided for (i) a senior unsecured term loan facility that permits aggregate borrowings of up to $300.0 million (the “$300 Million Term Loan”), all of which was borrowed at closing on May 26, 2022, and (ii) a senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”) in the aggregate principal amount of $1.0
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billion. On July 19, 2022, we exercised the accordion option under the Credit Agreement to add a $400.0 million unsecured term loan (the “$400 Million Term Loan” and together with the $300 Million Term Loan, the “Term Facility”). Subject to certain terms and conditions set forth in the Credit Agreement, we may request additional lender commitments and increase the size of the Credit Agreement by an additional $800.0 million, which may be comprised of additional revolving commitments under the Revolver, an increase to the Term Facility, additional term loan tranches or any combination of the foregoing.
The Revolver is scheduled to mature on May 26, 2026 and has two six-month extension options available. The $400 Million Term Loan is scheduled to mature on July 19, 2024 and has two one-year extension options available. The $300 Million Term Loan matures on May 26, 2027.
Interest on the Credit Agreement is generally to be paid based upon, at our option, either (i) Term SOFR plus the applicable margin; (ii) Daily Simple SOFR plus the applicable margin or (iii) the applicable base rate (which is defined as the highest of (a) the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, (b) the administrative agent’s prime rate, (c) Term SOFR plus 1.00%, and (d) one percent (1.00%)) plus the applicable margin. Additionally, Term SOFR and Daily Simple SOFR will be increased by a 0.10% SOFR adjustment. The applicable margin for the Term Facility ranges from 0.80% to 1.60% per annum for SOFR-based loans and 0.00% to 0.60% per annum for base rate loans, depending on our investment grade ratings. The applicable margin for the Revolver ranges from 0.725% to 1.400% per annum for SOFR-based loans and 0.00% to 0.40% per annum for base rate loans, depending on our investment grade ratings. In addition to the interest payable on amounts outstanding under the Revolver, we are required to pay an applicable credit facility fee, on each lender's commitment amount under the Revolver, regardless of usage. The applicable credit facility fee ranges from 0.125% to 0.300% per annum, depending on our investment grade ratings. The interest rate under the Credit Agreement is also subject to a favorable leverage-based adjustment if our ratio of total indebtedness to total asset value is less than 35.0%.
In addition, the Credit Agreement also features a sustainability-linked pricing component whereby the applicable margin and applicable credit facility fee can decrease by 0.04% and 0.01%, respectively, or increase by 0.04% and 0.01%, respectively, if we meet, or do not meet, certain sustainability performance targets, as applicable.
The Revolver and the Term Facility may be voluntarily prepaid in whole or in part at any time without premium or penalty. Amounts borrowed under the Term Facility and repaid or prepaid may not be reborrowed.
The Credit Agreement contains usual and customary events of default including defaults in the payment of principal, interest or fees, defaults in compliance with the covenants set forth in the Credit Agreement and other loan documentation, cross-defaults to certain other indebtedness, and bankruptcy and other insolvency defaults. If an event of default occurs and is continuing under the Credit Agreement, the unpaid principal amount of all outstanding loans, together with all accrued unpaid interest and other amounts owing in respect thereof, may be declared immediately due and payable.
As of the filing date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we did not have any borrowings outstanding under the Revolver, leaving $1.0 billion available for future borrowings.
Uses of Liquidity
Acquisitions
One of our most significant liquidity needs has historically been for the acquisition of real estate properties. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we completed 52 acquisitions representing 61 properties with a combined 5.9 million rentable square feet of buildings on 319.6 acres of land for an aggregate purchase price of $2.4 billion. Subsequent to December 31, 2022, through the filing date of this Form 10-K, we have acquired two properties with a combined 1.2 million rentable square feet of buildings for an aggregate purchase price of $405.0 million, and we are actively monitoring a volume of properties in our markets that we believe represent attractive potential investment opportunities to continue to grow our business. As of the filing date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we have over $125.0 million of acquisitions under contract or accepted offer. There can be no assurance we will complete any such acquisitions. While the actual number of acquisitions that we complete will be dependent upon a number of factors, in the short term, we expect to fund our acquisitions through available cash on hand and proceeds from forward equity settlements, cash flows from operations, borrowings available under the Revolver, recycling capital through property dispositions and, in the long term, through the issuance of equity securities or proceeds from long-term secured and unsecured financings. See “Note 3 – Investments in Real Estate” to the consolidated financial statements for a summary of the properties we acquired during the year ended December 31, 2022.
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Recurring and Nonrecurring Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures are considered part of both our short-term and long-term liquidity requirements. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we incurred $8.7 million of recurring capital expenditures, which was a decrease of $1.8 million from the prior year. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we incurred $111.1 million of non-recurring capital expenditures, which was an increase of $30.6 million over the prior year. The increase was primarily due to the increase in non-recurring capital expenditures related to repositioning and redevelopment activity during 2022 compared to 2021. As discussed above under “—Factors that May Influence Future Results —Acquisitions and Value-Add Repositioning and Redevelopment of Properties”, as of December 31, 2022, 17 of our properties were under current repositioning, redevelopment, or lease-up, and we have a pipeline of 12 additional properties for which we anticipate beginning construction work over the next five quarters. We currently estimate that approximately $385.2 million of capital will be required over the next three years (1Q-2023 through Q2-2025) to complete the repositioning/redevelopment of these properties. However, this estimate is based on our current construction plans and budgets, both of which are subject to change as a result of a number of factors, including increased costs of building materials or construction services and construction delays related to supply chain backlogs and increased lead time on building materials. If we are unable to complete construction on schedule or within budget, we could incur increased construction costs and experience potential delays in leasing the properties. We expect to fund these projects through a combination of available cash on hand, proceeds from forward equity settlements, the issuance of common stock under the Current 2022 ATM Program, cash flow from operations and borrowings available under the Revolver.
Dividends and Distributions
In order to maintain our qualification as a REIT, we are required to distribute annually at least 90% of our REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and excluding any net capital gains. To satisfy the requirements to qualify as a REIT and generally not be subject to U.S. federal income tax, we intend to distribute a percentage of our cash flow on a quarterly basis to holders of our common stock. In addition, we intend to make distribution payments to holders of OP Units and preferred units, and dividend payments to holders of our preferred stock.
On February 6, 2023, our board of directors declared the following quarterly cash dividends/distributions:
| Security | Amount per Share/Unit | Record Date | Payment Date | |||||
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| Common stock | $ | 0.380 | March 31, 2023 | April 17, 2023 | ||||
| OP Units | $ | 0.380 | March 31, 2023 | April 17, 2023 | ||||
| 5.875% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock | $ | 0.367188 | March 15, 2023 | March 31, 2023 | ||||
| 5.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock | $ | 0.351563 | March 15, 2023 | March 31, 2023 | ||||
| 4.43937% Cumulative Redeemable Convertible Preferred Units | $ | 0.505085 | March 15, 2023 | March 31, 2023 | ||||
| 4.00% Cumulative Redeemable Convertible Preferred Units | $ | 0.450000 | March 15, 2023 | March 31, 2023 | ||||
| 3.00% Cumulative Redeemable Convertible Preferred Units | $ | 0.545462 | March 15, 2023 | March 31, 2023 |
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Indebtedness Outstanding
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to our indebtedness outstanding as of December 31, 2022:
| Contractual Maturity Date | Margin Above SOFR | Effective Interest Rate(1) | Principal Balance (in thousands)(2) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsecured and Secured Debt: | ||||||||||||
| Unsecured Debt: | ||||||||||||
| Revolving Credit Facility(3) | 5/26/2026 | (4) | S+0.725 | % | (5) | 5.125 | % | $ | — | |||
| $400M Term Loan | 7/19/2024 | (4) | S+0.800 | % | (5) | 5.258 | % | 400,000 | ||||
| $100M Senior Notes | 8/6/2025 | n/a | 4.290 | % | 100,000 | |||||||
| $300M Term Loan | 5/26/2027 | S+0.800 | % | (5) | 3.717 | % | (6) | 300,000 | ||||
| $125M Senior Notes | 7/13/2027 | n/a | 3.930 | % | 125,000 | |||||||
| $25M Series 2019A Senior Notes | 7/16/2029 | n/a | 3.880 | % | 25,000 | |||||||
| $400M Senior Notes due 2030 | 12/1/2030 | n/a | 2.125 | % | 400,000 | |||||||
| $400M Senior Notes due 2031 (green bond) | 9/1/2031 | n/a | 2.150 | % | 400,000 | |||||||
| $75M Series 2019B Senior Notes | 7/16/2034 | n/a | 4.030 | % | 75,000 | |||||||
| Total Unsecured Debt | $ | 1,825,000 | ||||||||||
| Secured Debt: | ||||||||||||
| 2601-2641 Manhattan Beach Boulevard | 4/5/2023 | n/a | 4.080 | % | $ | 3,832 | ||||||
| 960-970 Knox Street | 11/1/2023 | n/a | 5.000 | % | 2,307 | |||||||
| 7612-7642 Woodwind Drive | 1/5/2024 | n/a | 5.240 | % | 3,712 | |||||||
| 11600 Los Nietos Road | 5/1/2024 | n/a | 4.190 | % | 2,462 | |||||||
| $60M Term Loan Facility(7) | 10/27/2024 | (7) | S+1.250 | % | (7) | 5.708 | % | 60,000 | ||||
| 5160 Richton Street | 11/15/2024 | n/a | 3.790 | % | 4,153 | |||||||
| 22895 Eastpark Drive | 11/15/2024 | n/a | 4.330 | % | 2,612 | |||||||
| 701-751 Kingshill Place | 1/5/2026 | n/a | 3.900 | % | 7,100 | |||||||
| 13943-13955 Balboa Boulevard | 7/1/2027 | n/a | 3.930 | % | 14,965 | |||||||
| 2205 126th Street | 12/1/2027 | n/a | 3.910 | % | 5,200 | |||||||
| 2410-2420 Santa Fe Avenue | 1/1/2028 | n/a | 3.700 | % | 10,300 | |||||||
| 11832-11954 La Cienega Boulevard | 7/1/2028 | n/a | 4.260 | % | 3,928 | |||||||
| Gilbert/La Palma | 3/1/2031 | n/a | 5.125 | % | 1,935 | |||||||
| 7817 Woodley Avenue | 8/1/2039 | n/a | 4.140 | % | 3,009 | |||||||
| Total Secured Debt | $ | 125,515 | ||||||||||
| Total Debt | $ | 1,950,515 |
(1)Reflects the contractual interest rate under the terms of each loan as of December 31, 2022 and includes the effect of interest rate swaps that were effective as of December 31, 2022. See footnote (6) below. Excludes the effect of amortization of debt issuance costs, premiums/discounts and the facility fee on the Revolver.
(2)Excludes unamortized debt issuance costs and premiums/discounts totaling $14.1 million, which are presented as a reduction of the carrying value of our debt in our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2022.
(3)The Revolver is subject to an applicable facility fee which is calculated as a percentage of the total lenders’ commitment amount, regardless of usage. The applicable facility fee ranges from 0.125% to 0.30% per annum depending upon our investment grade rating, leverage ratio and sustainability performance metrics, which may change from time to time.
(4)The Revolver has two six-month extensions and the $400 Million Term Loan has two one-year extensions available at the borrower’s option, subject to certain terms and conditions.
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(5)The interest rates on these loans are comprised of daily SOFR for the Revolver and Term SOFR for the Term Facility (in each case increased by a 0.10% SOFR adjustment) plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.725% to 1.400% per annum for the Revolver and 0.80% to 1.60% per annum for the Term Facility, depending on our investment grade ratings, leverage ratio and sustainability performance metrics, which may change from time to time. During the year ended December 31, 2022, our credit ratings were upgraded and as a result, the applicable margin on the Revolver was lowered to 0.725% from 0.775% and the applicable margin on the Term Facility was lowered to 0.80% from 0.85%.
(6)As of December 31, 2022, Term SOFR related to $300.0 million of our variable rate debt has been effectively fixed at 2.81725% through the use of interest rate swaps. For details, see “Note 7 – Interest Rate Derivatives” to our consolidated financial statements. Including the impact of these interest rate swaps, the hedged effective interest rate on the $300 Million Term Loan is 3.717%.
(7)On October 27, 2022, we refinanced an amortizing $60.0 million term loan expiring in August 2023. The new $60.0 million term loan has interest-only payment terms bearing interest at Term SOFR increased by a 0.10% SOFR adjustment plus an applicable margin of 1.25% per annum (the $60 Million Term Loan Facility”). The loan is secured by six properties and has three one-year extensions available at the borrower’s option, subject to certain terms and conditions.
The following table summarizes the composition of our outstanding debt between fixed-rate and variable-rate and secured and unsecured debt as of December 31, 2022:
| Weighted Average Term Remaining (in years)(1) | Stated Interest Rate | Effective Interest Rate(2) | Principal Balance(in thousands)(3) | % of Total | ||||||||
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| Fixed vs. Variable: | ||||||||||||
| Fixed(4) | 6.8 | 2.96% | 2.96% | $ | 1,490,515 | 76% | ||||||
| Variable | 1.6 | SOFR + Margin (See Above) | 5.32% | $ | 460,000 | 24% | ||||||
| Secured vs. Unsecured: | ||||||||||||
| Secured | 3.1 | 4.86% | $ | 125,515 | 6% | |||||||
| Unsecured | 5.7 | 3.42% | $ | 1,825,000 | 94% |
(1)The weighted average remaining term to maturity of our debt is 5.6 years.
(2)Includes the effect of interest rate swaps that were effective as of December 31, 2022. Excludes the effect of amortization of debt issuance costs, premiums/discounts and the facility fee on the Revolver. Assumes Daily Simple SOFR of 4.300% and Term SOFR of 4.358% as of December 31, 2022, as applicable.
(3)Excludes unamortized debt issuance costs and debt premiums/discounts totaling $14.1 million which are presented as a reduction of the carrying value of our debt in our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2022.
(4)Fixed-rate debt includes our variable rate $300 Million Term Loan that has been effectively fixed through the use of interest rate swaps through maturity.
At December 31, 2022, we had total indebtedness of $2.0 billion, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discounts, with a weighted average interest rate of approximately 3.52%. As of December 31, 2022, $1.5 billion, or 76%, of our outstanding indebtedness had an interest rate that was effectively fixed under either the terms of the loan ($1.2 billion) or interest rate swaps ($300.0 million).
At December 31, 2022, we had total indebtedness of $2.0 billion, reflecting a net debt to total combined market capitalization of approximately 14.9%. Our total market capitalization is defined as the sum of the liquidation preference of our outstanding preferred stock and preferred units plus the market value of our common stock excluding shares of nonvested restricted stock, plus the aggregate value of common units not owned by us, plus the value of our net debt. Our net debt is defined as our consolidated indebtedness less cash and cash equivalents.
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Debt Covenants
The Credit Agreement, $60 Million Term Loan Facility, $100 Million Notes, $125 Million Notes and Series 2019A and 2019B Notes all include a series of financial and other covenants that we must comply with, including the following covenants which are tested on a quarterly basis:
•Maintaining a ratio of total indebtedness to total asset value of not more than 60%;
•For the Credit Agreement and $60 Million Term Loan Facility, maintaining a ratio of secured debt to total asset value of not more than 45%;
•For the $100 Million Notes, $125 Million Notes and Series 2019A and 2019B Notes (together the “Senior Notes”), maintaining a ratio of secured debt to total asset value of not more than 40%;
•For the Senior Notes, maintaining a ratio of total secured recourse debt to total asset value of not more than 15%;
•For the Senior Notes, maintaining a minimum tangible net worth of at least the sum of (i) $760,740,750, and (ii) an amount equal to at least 75% of the net equity proceeds received by the Company after September 30, 2016;
•Maintaining a ratio of adjusted EBITDA (as defined in each of the loan agreements) to fixed charges of at least 1.5 to 1.0;
•For the Credit Agreement and Senior Notes, maintaining a ratio of total unsecured debt to total unencumbered asset value of not more than 60%; and
•For the Credit Agreement and Senior Notes, maintaining a ratio of unencumbered NOI (as defined in each of the loan agreements) to unsecured interest expense of at least 1.75 to 1.00.
The $400 Million Notes due 2030 and $400 Million Notes due 2031 contain the following covenants (as defined in the indentures) that we must comply with:
•Maintaining a ratio of total indebtedness to total asset value of not more than 60%;
•Maintaining a ratio of secured debt to total asset value of not more than 40%;
•Maintaining a Debt Service Coverage Ratio of at least 1.5 to 1.0; and
•Maintaining a ratio of unencumbered assets to unsecured debt of at least 1.5 to 1.0.
The Credit Agreement, and Senior Notes also contain limitations on our ability to pay distributions on our common stock. Specifically, our cash dividends may not exceed the greater of (i) 95% of our FFO (as defined in the credit agreement) and (ii) the amount required for us to qualify and maintain our REIT status. If an event of default exists, we may only make distributions sufficient to qualify and maintain our REIT status.
Additionally, subject to the terms of the Credit Agreement, $60 Million Term Loan Facility and Senior Notes, upon certain events of default, including, but not limited to, (i) a default in the payment of any principal or interest, (ii) a default in the payment of certain of our other indebtedness, (iii) a default in compliance with the covenants set forth in the debt agreement and (iv) bankruptcy and other insolvency defaults, the principal and accrued and unpaid interest on the outstanding debt will become immediately due and payable. In addition, we are required to maintain at all times a credit rating on the Senior Notes from either S&P, Moody’s or Fitch.
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Cash Flows
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2022 to the Year Ended December 31, 2021
The following table summarizes the changes in net cash flows associated with our operating, investing, and financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (in thousands):
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| 2022 | 2021 | Change | ||||||||
| Cash provided by operating activities | $ | 327,695 | $ | 231,463 | $ | 96,232 | ||||
| Cash used in investing activities | $ | (2,449,210) | $ | (1,912,767) | $ | (536,443) | ||||
| Cash provided by financing activities | $ | 2,114,303 | $ | 1,547,779 | $ | 566,524 |
Net cash provided by operating activities. Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $96.2 million to $327.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to $231.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase was primarily attributable to the incremental cash flows from property acquisitions completed subsequent to January 1, 2021, and the increase in Cash NOI from our Same Property Portfolio, partially offset by higher cash interest paid as compared to the prior year.
Net cash used in investing activities. Net cash used in investing activities increased by $536.4 million to $2.4 billion for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to $1.9 billion for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase was primarily attributable to a $462.6 million increase in cash paid for property acquisitions and acquisition related deposits, a $41.3 million decrease in net proceeds from the sale of real estate as compared to the prior year and a $32.6 million increase in cash paid for construction and repositioning/redevelopment projects.
Net cash provided by financing activities. Net cash provided by financing activities increased by $566.5 million to $2.1 billion for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to $1.5 billion for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase was primarily attributable to the following: (i) an increase of $1.1 billion in cash proceeds from borrowings under the Revolver, (ii) an increase of $400.0 million in cash proceeds from borrowings under the $400 Million Term Loan in July 2022, (iii) an increase of $300.0 million in cash proceeds from borrowings under the $300 Million Term Loan in May 2022, (iv) an increase of $225.0 million from the repayment of the $225.0 million term loan facility in August 2021, (v) an increase of $183.1 million in net cash proceeds from the issuance of shares of our common stock and (vi) an increase of $90.0 million from the redemption of the Series A Preferred Stock in August 2021. These increases were partially offset by the following: (i) a decrease of $1.1 billion from the repayment of the borrowings under the Revolver, (ii) a decrease of $392.4 million in net cash proceeds from the issuance of the $400 Million Notes due 2031 in August 2021, (iii) a decrease of $150.0 million from the repayment of the $150 Million Term Loan Facility in May 2022 and (iv) an increase of $74.3 million in dividends paid to common stockholders and common unitholders primarily due to the increase in the number of common shares outstanding and the increase in our quarterly per share/unit cash dividend.
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2021 to the Year Ended December 31, 2020
Refer to “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Cash Flows” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on February 17, 2022, for a discussion of the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to the year ended December 31, 2020.
Inflation
In the last several years, we do not believe that inflation has had a material impact on the Company. However, recently inflation has significantly increased and a prolonged period of high and persistent inflation could cause an increase in our operating expenses, capital expenditures and cost of our variable-rate borrowings which could have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations. The majority of our leases are either triple net or provide for tenant reimbursement for costs related to real estate taxes and operating expenses. In addition, most of the leases provide for fixed rent increases. We believe that inflationary increases to real estate taxes, utility expenses and other operating expenses may be partially offset by the contractual rent increases and tenant payment of taxes and expenses described above.
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FY 2021 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0001571283-22-000006.
Results of Operations
Our consolidated results of operations are often not comparable from period to period due to the effect of (i) property acquisitions, (ii) property dispositions and (iii) properties that are taken out of service for repositioning or redevelopment during the comparative reporting periods. Our “Total Portfolio” represents all of the properties owned during the reported periods. To eliminate the effect of changes in our Total Portfolio due to acquisitions, dispositions and repositioning/redevelopment and to highlight the operating results of our on-going business, we have separately presented the results of our “Same Properties Portfolio.”
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2021 to the Year Ended December 31, 2020
For the comparison of the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, our Same Properties Portfolio includes all properties in our industrial portfolio that were wholly-owned by us for the period from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021, and that were stabilized prior to January 1, 2020, which consisted of 193 properties aggregating approximately 24.6 million rentable square feet. Results for our Same Properties Portfolio exclude any properties that were acquired or sold during the period from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021, properties classified as current or future repositioning, redevelopment or lease-up during 2020 or 2021, interest income, interest expense and corporate general and administrative expenses.
For the comparison of the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, our Total Portfolio includes the properties in our Same Properties Portfolio, the 91 properties aggregating approximately 10.6 million rentable square feet that were acquired during 2021 and 2020, and the nine properties aggregating approximately 0.5 million rentable square feet that were sold during 2021 and 2020.
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, our Same Properties Portfolio occupancy was approximately 99.1% and 98.2%, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, our Same Properties Portfolio weighted average occupancy was approximately 98.6% and 97.9%, respectively.
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| Same Properties Portfolio | Total Portfolio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Year Ended December 31, | Increase/ (Decrease) | % Change | Year Ended December 31, | Increase/ (Decrease) | % Change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ($ in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| REVENUES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rental income | $ | 317,887 | $ | 293,543 | $ | 24,344 | 8.3 | % | $ | 451,733 | $ | 329,377 | $ | 122,356 | 37.1 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Management, leasing and development services | — | — | — | — | % | 468 | 420 | 48 | 11.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | — | — | — | — | % | 37 | 338 | (301) | (89.1) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL REVENUES | 317,887 | 293,543 | 24,344 | 8.3 | % | 452,238 | 330,135 | 122,103 | 37.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Property expenses | 73,062 | 69,224 | 3,838 | 5.5 | % | 107,721 | 79,716 | 28,005 | 35.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | — | — | — | — | % | 48,990 | 36,795 | 12,195 | 33.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 97,182 | 101,232 | (4,050) | (4.0) | % | 151,269 | 115,269 | 36,000 | 31.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES | 170,244 | 170,456 | (212) | (0.1) | % | 307,980 | 231,780 | 76,200 | 32.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| OTHER EXPENSE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other expenses | — | — | — | — | % | 1,297 | 124 | 1,173 | 946.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | — | — | — | — | % | 40,139 | 30,849 | 9,290 | 30.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 170,244 | 170,456 | (212) | (0.1) | % | 349,416 | 262,753 | 86,663 | 33.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | — | — | — | % | (505) | (104) | (401) | 385.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on sale of real estate | — | — | — | — | % | 33,929 | 13,617 | 20,312 | 149.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| NET INCOME | $ | 147,643 | $ | 123,087 | $ | 24,556 | 20.0 | % | $ | 136,246 | $ | 80,895 | $ | 55,351 | 68.4 | % |
Rental Income
The following table reports the breakdown of 2021 and 2020 rental income, as reported prior to the adoption of Accounting Standards Codification Topic 842, Leases (“ASC 842”) (dollars in thousands). We believe that the below presentation of rental income is not, and is not intended to be, a presentation in accordance with GAAP. We are presenting this information because we believe it is frequently used by management, investors, securities analysts and other interested parties to evaluate the Company’s performance.
| Same Properties Portfolio | Total Portfolio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Year Ended December 31, | Increase/(Decrease) | % | Year Ended December 31, | Increase/(Decrease) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Category | 2021 | 2020 | Change | 2021 | 2020 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rental revenue(1) | $ | 266,572 | $ | 247,018 | $ | 19,554 | 7.9 | % | $ | 375,684 | $ | 276,633 | $ | 99,051 | 35.8 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Tenant reimbursements (2) | 50,579 | 46,006 | 4,573 | 9.9 | % | 74,979 | 52,141 | 22,838 | 43.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income(3) | 736 | 519 | 217 | 41.8 | % | 1,070 | 603 | 467 | 77.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Rental income | $ | 317,887 | $ | 293,543 | $ | 24,344 | 8.3 | % | $ | 451,733 | $ | 329,377 | $ | 122,356 | 37.1 | % |
Our Same Properties Portfolio and Total Portfolio rental income increased by $24.3 million, or 8.3%, and $122.4 million, or 37.1%, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to the year ended December 31, 2020, for the reasons described below:
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(1) Rental Revenue
Our Same Properties Portfolio and Total Portfolio rental revenue increased by $19.6 million, or 7.9%, and $99.1 million, or 35.8%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase in our Same Properties Portfolio rental revenue is primarily due to an increase in average rental rates on new and renewal leases, an increase in the weighted average occupancy of the portfolio, and a net increase in rental revenue of $4.6 million due to the combination of bad debt recoveries and a decrease in reserves for tenant and deferred rent receivables deemed not probable of collection, partially offset by a decrease of $2.5 million of amortization of net below-market lease intangibles. Our Total Portfolio rental revenue was also positively impacted by the incremental revenues from the 91 properties we acquired during 2020 and 2021, partially offset by the decrease in revenues from the nine properties that were sold during 2020 and 2021.
(2) Tenant Reimbursements
Our Same Properties Portfolio and Total Portfolio tenant reimbursements revenue increased by $4.6 million, or 9.9%, and $22.8 million or 43.8%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase in our Same Properties Portfolio tenant reimbursements revenue is primarily due to an increase in the weighted average occupancy of the portfolio and an increase in recoverable property expenses, including higher reimbursable property tax expenses relating to California Proposition 13 annual increases and higher reimbursable insurance expenses as a result of higher overall premiums and additional earthquake insurance coverage. Our Total Portfolio tenant reimbursements revenue was also impacted by the incremental reimbursements from the 91 properties we acquired during 2020 and 2021, partially offset by the decrease in reimbursements from the nine properties that were sold during 2020 and 2021.
(3) Other Income
Our Same Properties Portfolio and Total Portfolio other income increased by $0.2 million, or 41.8%, and $0.5 million, or 77.4%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to the year ended December 31, 2020, primarily due to an increase in miscellaneous income, including $0.1 million proceeds received in 2021 related to a fire insurance claim.
Management, Leasing and Development Services
Our Total Portfolio management, leasing and development services revenue increased by $48 thousand, or 11.4%, for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to the year ended December 31, 2020.
Interest Income
Our Total Portfolio interest income decreased by $0.3 million, or 89.1%, during the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to the year ended December 31, 2020, due to a decrease in both the average interest rate earned and the average cash balance invested in money market accounts.
Property Expenses
Our Same Properties Portfolio and Total Portfolio property expenses increased by $3.8 million, or 5.5%, and $28.0 million, or 35.1%, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase in our Same Properties Portfolio property expenses is primarily due to increases in insurance expense resulting from higher overall premiums and additional earthquake insurance coverage, allocated overhead costs reflecting a higher employee headcount and labor costs, and real estate tax expense relating to California Proposition 13 annual increases. Our Total Portfolio property expenses were also impacted by incremental expenses from the 91 properties we acquired during 2020 and 2021, partially offset by the decrease in property expenses from the nine properties that were sold during 2020 and 2021.
General and Administrative
Our Total Portfolio general and administrative expenses increased by $12.2 million, or 33.1% for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase is primarily due to increases in non-cash equity compensation expense primarily related to performance unit equity grants made in 2020, accrued bonus expense and payroll related costs due to a higher employee headcount and rising labor costs.
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Depreciation and Amortization
Our Same Properties Portfolio depreciation and amortization expense decreased by $4.1 million, or 4.0%, for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to the year ended December 31, 2020, primarily due to acquisition-related in-place lease intangibles and tenant improvements becoming fully depreciated at certain properties during 2020 and 2021, partially offset by an increase in depreciation expense related to capital improvements placed into service during 2020 and 2021 and an increase in amortization of deferred leasing costs. Our Total Portfolio depreciation and amortization expense increased by $36.0 million, or 31.2%, for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to the year ended December 31, 2020, primarily due to incremental expense from the 91 properties we acquired during 2020 and 2021, partially offset by the decrease in our Same Properties Portfolio depreciation and amortization expense noted above.
Other Expenses
Our Total Portfolio other expenses increased by $1.2 million, or 946.0%, for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to the year ended December 31, 2020. Other expenses for the year ended December 31, 2021, include (i) a $1.0 million impairment charge to reduce the carrying value of the right-of-use asset related to one of our leased office spaces that we decided to sublease as a result of the implementation of a work from home flexibility program in 2021, (ii) $0.2 million of construction costs related to cancelled projects and (iii) $0.1 million of acquisition expenses. Other expenses of $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, consist only of acquisition expenses. This prior year amount was reclassified from acquisition expenses to other expenses to conform to the current year’s presentation.
Interest Expense
Our Total Portfolio interest expense increased by $9.3 million, or 30.1%, during the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase in interest expense is primarily comprised of the following: (i) a $8.0 million increase due to the issuance of $400.0 million of 2.125% senior notes in November 2020, (ii) a $3.8 million increase due to the issuance of $400.0 million of 2.15% senior notes in August 2021, (iii) a $1.2 million increase due to an increase in borrowings under our unsecured revolving credit facility and higher facility fees due to an increase in our borrowing capacity and (iv) a $1.0 million increase due to the assumption of $79.6 million of debt as part of the consideration for the acquisition of 11 properties during 2020 and two additional properties during 2021. These increases were partially offset by the following decreases: (i) a $1.8 million net decrease related to the repayment of our $100.0 million term loan facility and termination of the related interest rate swap in November 2020, (ii) a $1.5 million net decrease related to the repayment of the $225 Million Term Loan Facility and termination of the related interest rate swaps in August 2021 and (iii) a $0.6 million increase in capitalized interest related to redevelopment and repositioning activity. See “Note 7 – Notes Payable” to the consolidated financial statements for additional details related to our interest rate swaps.
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
The loss on extinguishment of debt of $0.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 represents the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs related to the $225 million term loan facility we repaid in August 2021 in advance of the January 2023 maturity date. The loss on extinguishment of debt of $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2020 represents the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs related to the $100 million term loan facility we repaid in November 2020 in advance of the February 2022 maturity date.
Gain on Sale of Real Estate
During the year ended December 31, 2021, we recognized a total gain on sale of real estate of $33.9 million from the disposition of five properties that were sold for an aggregate gross sales price of $59.3 million. During the year ended December 31, 2020, we recognized a total gain on sale of real estate of $13.6 million which is comprised of (i) a total gain of $14.5 million from the disposition of four properties that were sold for an aggregate gross sales price of $45.5 million, and (ii) a $0.9 million loss on disposition of personal property that was originally acquired as part of the acquisition of 1055 Sandhill Avenue and valued at $2.8 million.
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2020 to the Year Ended December 31, 2019
Refer to “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Results of Operations” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the SEC on February 19, 2021, for a discussion of the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to the year ended December 31, 2019.
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Non-GAAP Supplemental Measures: Funds From Operations and Core Funds From Operations
We calculate funds from operations (“FFO”) attributable to common stockholders in accordance with the standards established by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”). FFO represents net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses) from sales of depreciable operating property or assets incidental to our business, impairment losses of depreciable operating property or assets incidental to our business, real estate related depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs) and after adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures.
Management uses FFO as a supplemental performance measure because, in excluding real estate related depreciation and amortization, gains and losses from property dispositions, and asset impairments, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, captures trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs. We also believe that, as a widely recognized measure of performance used by other REITs, FFO may be used by investors as a basis to compare our operating performance with that of other REITs.
However, because FFO excludes depreciation and amortization and captures neither the changes in the value of our properties that result from use or market conditions, nor the level of capital expenditures and leasing commissions necessary to maintain the operating performance of our properties, all of which have real economic effects and could materially impact our results from operations, the utility of FFO as a measure of our performance is limited. Other equity REITs may not calculate or interpret FFO in accordance with the NAREIT definition as we do, and, accordingly, our FFO may not be comparable to such other REITs’ FFO. FFO should not be used as a measure of our liquidity and is not indicative of funds available for our cash needs, including our ability to pay dividends.
We calculate “Core FFO” by adjusting FFO to exclude the impact of certain items that we do not consider reflective of our on-going operating performance. Core FFO adjustments consist of (i) acquisition expenses, (ii) loss on extinguishment of debt, (iii) the amortization of the loss on termination of interest rate swaps, (iv) impairments of right-of-use assets and (v) other amounts as they may occur. We believe that Core FFO is a useful supplemental measure as it provides a more meaningful and consistent comparison of operating performance and allows investors to more easily compare the Company's operating results. Because these adjustments have a real economic impact on our financial condition and results from operations, the utility of Core FFO as a measure of our performance is limited. Other REITs may not calculate Core FFO in a consistent manner. Accordingly, our Core FFO may not be comparable to other REITs' core FFO. Core FFO should be considered only as a supplement to net income computed in accordance with GAAP as a measure of our performance. “Company share of Core FFO” in the table below reflects Core FFO attributable to common stockholders, which excludes amounts allocable to noncontrolling interests, participating securities and preferred stockholders (which consists of preferred stock dividends, but excludes non-recurring preferred stock redemption charges related to the write-off of original issuance costs which we do not consider reflective of our on-going performance).
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The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, to FFO and Core FFO (unaudited and in thousands):
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 136,246 | $ | 80,895 | $ | 64,001 | ||||
| Add: | ||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 151,269 | 115,269 | 98,891 | |||||||
| Deduct: | ||||||||||
| Gain on sale of real estate(1) | (33,929) | (13,617) | (16,297) | |||||||
| Funds from operations (FFO) | $ | 253,586 | $ | 182,547 | $ | 146,595 | ||||
| Adjust | ||||||||||
| Acquisition expenses | 94 | 124 | 171 | |||||||
| Impairment of right-of-use asset | 992 | — | — | |||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | 505 | 104 | — | |||||||
| Amortization of loss on termination of interest rate swaps | 2,169 | 218 | — | |||||||
| Core FFO | $ | 257,346 | $ | 182,993 | $ | 146,766 | ||||
| Less: preferred stock dividends | (12,563) | (14,545) | (11,055) | |||||||
| Less: Core FFO attributable to noncontrolling interests(2) | (13,504) | (7,667) | (3,899) | |||||||
| Less: Core FFO attributable to participating securities(3) | (943) | (774) | (733) | |||||||
| Company share of Core FFO | $ | 230,336 | $ | 160,007 | $ | 131,079 |
(1)Gain on sale of real estate for the year ended December 31, 2020, includes a total gain of $14.5 million from the sale of depreciable operating properties and a loss of $0.9 million from the sale of assets incidental to our business. For additional details, see “Note 3 – Investments in Real Estate” to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 15 of this Report on Form 10-K.
(2)Noncontrolling interests represent (i) holders of outstanding common units of the Company's Operating Partnership that are owned by unit holders other than the Company and (ii) holders of Series 1 CPOP Units and Series 2 CPOP Units.
(3)Participating securities include unvested shares of restricted stock, unvested LTIP units of partnership interest in our Operating Partnership and unvested performance units in our Operating Partnership.
Non-GAAP Supplemental Measures: NOI and Cash NOI
Net operating income (“NOI”) is a non-GAAP measure which includes the revenue and expense directly attributable to our real estate properties. NOI is calculated as rental income less property expenses (before interest expense, depreciation and amortization).
We use NOI as a supplemental performance measure because, in excluding real estate depreciation and amortization expense, general and administrative expenses, interest expense, gains (or losses) on sale of real estate and other non-operating items, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, captures trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs. We also believe that NOI will be useful to investors as a basis to compare our operating performance with that of other REITs. However, because NOI excludes depreciation and amortization expense and captures neither the changes in the value of our properties that result from use or market conditions, nor the level of capital expenditures and leasing commissions necessary to maintain the operating performance of our properties (all of which have real economic effect and could materially impact our results from operations), the utility of NOI as a measure of our performance is limited. Other equity REITs may not calculate NOI in a similar manner and, accordingly, our NOI may not be comparable to such other REITs’ NOI. Accordingly, NOI should be considered only as a supplement to net income as a measure of our performance. NOI should not be used as a measure of our liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs. NOI should not be used as a substitute for cash flow from operating activities in accordance with GAAP.
NOI on a cash-basis (“Cash NOI”) is a non-GAAP measure, which we calculate by adding or subtracting the following items from NOI: (i) fair value lease revenue and (ii) straight-line rental revenue adjustments. We use Cash NOI, together with NOI, as a supplemental performance measure. Cash NOI should not be used as a measure of our liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs. Cash NOI should not be used as a substitute for cash flow from operating activities computed in accordance with GAAP.
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The following table sets forth the revenue and expense items comprising NOI and the adjustments to calculate Cash NOI (in thousands):
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||
| Rental income | $ | 451,733 | $ | 329,377 | $ | 264,252 | ||||
| Less: Property expenses | 107,721 | 79,716 | 63,272 | |||||||
| Net Operating Income | $ | 344,012 | $ | 249,661 | $ | 200,980 | ||||
| Amortization of (below) above market lease intangibles, net | (15,443) | (10,533) | (7,907) | |||||||
| Straight line rental revenue adjustment | (20,903) | (11,406) | (7,588) | |||||||
| Cash Net Operating Income | $ | 307,666 | $ | 227,722 | $ | 185,485 |
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, to NOI and Cash NOI (in thousands):
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 136,246 | $ | 80,895 | $ | 64,001 | ||||
| Add: | ||||||||||
| General and administrative | 48,990 | 36,795 | 30,300 | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 151,269 | 115,269 | 98,891 | |||||||
| Other expenses | 1,297 | 124 | 171 | |||||||
| Interest expense | 40,139 | 30,849 | 26,875 | |||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | 505 | 104 | — | |||||||
| Deduct: | ||||||||||
| Management, leasing and development services | 468 | 420 | 406 | |||||||
| Interest income | 37 | 338 | 2,555 | |||||||
| Gain on sale of real estate | 33,929 | 13,617 | 16,297 | |||||||
| Net Operating Income | $ | 344,012 | $ | 249,661 | $ | 200,980 | ||||
| Amortization of (below) above market lease intangibles, net | (15,443) | (10,533) | (7,907) | |||||||
| Straight line rental revenue adjustment | (20,903) | (11,406) | (7,588) | |||||||
| Cash Net Operating Income | $ | 307,666 | $ | 227,722 | $ | 185,485 |
Non-GAAP Supplemental Measure: EBITDAre
We calculate earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization for real estate (“EBITDAre”) in accordance with the standards established by NAREIT. EBITDAre is calculated as net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), before interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, gains (or losses) from sales of depreciable operating property or assets incidental to our business, impairment losses of depreciable operating property or assets incidental to our business and adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures.
We believe that EBITDAre is helpful to investors as a supplemental measure of our operating performance as a real estate company because it is a direct measure of the actual operating results of our properties. We also use this measure in ratios to compare our performance to that of our industry peers. In addition, we believe EBITDAre is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of equity REITs. However, our industry peers may not calculate EBITDAre in accordance with the NAREIT definition as we do and, accordingly, our EBITDAre may not be comparable to our peers’ EBITDAre. Accordingly, EBITDAre should be considered only as a supplement to net income (loss) as a measure of our performance.
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The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, to EBITDAre (in thousands):
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 136,246 | $ | 80,895 | $ | 64,001 | ||||
| Interest expense | 40,139 | 30,849 | 26,875 | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 151,269 | 115,269 | 98,891 | |||||||
| Gain on sale of real estate | (33,929) | (13,617) | (16,297) | |||||||
| EBITDAre | $ | 293,725 | $ | 213,396 | $ | 173,470 |
Supplemental Guarantor Information
In March 2020, the SEC adopted amendments to Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X and created Rule 13-01 to simplify disclosure requirements related to certain registered securities. The rule became effective January 4, 2021. The Company and the Operating Partnership have filed a registration statement on Form S-3 with the SEC registering, among other securities, debt securities of the Operating Partnership, which will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company. At December 31, 2021, the Operating Partnership had issued and outstanding $400.0 million of 2.125% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “$400 Million Notes due 2030”) and the $400 Million Notes due 2031. The obligations of the Operating Partnership to pay principal, premiums, if any, and interest on the $400 Million Notes due 2030 and $400 Million Notes due 2031 are guaranteed on a senior basis by the Company. The guarantee is full and unconditional, and the Operating Partnership is a consolidated subsidiary of the Company.
As a result of the amendments to Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X, subsidiary issuers of obligations guaranteed by the parent are not required to provide separate financial statements, provided that the subsidiary obligor is consolidated into the parent company’s consolidated financial statements, the parent guarantee is “full and unconditional” and, subject to certain exceptions as set forth below, the alternative disclosure required by Rule 13-01 is provided, which includes narrative disclosure and summarized financial information. Accordingly, separate consolidated financial statements of the Operating Partnership have not been presented. Furthermore, as permitted under Rule 13-01(a)(4)(vi), the Company has excluded the summarized financial information for the Operating Partnership as the assets, liabilities and results of operations of the Company and the Operating Partnership are not materially different than the corresponding amounts presented in the consolidated financial statements of the Company, and management believes such summarized financial information would be repetitive and not provide incremental value to investors.
Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
Our short-term liquidity requirements consist primarily of funds to pay for operating expenses, interest expense, general and administrative expenses, capital expenditures, tenant improvements and leasing commissions, and distributions to our common and preferred stockholders and holders of common units of partnership interests in our Operating Partnership (“OP Units”). We expect to meet our short-term liquidity requirements through available cash on hand, cash flow from operations, by drawing on our unsecured revolving credit facility and by issuing shares of common stock pursuant to the at-the-market equity offering program or issuing other securities as described below.
Our long-term liquidity needs consist primarily of funds necessary to pay for acquisitions, recurring and non-recurring capital expenditures and scheduled debt maturities. As of December 31, 2021, we had outstanding fixed-rate and variable-rate debt with varying maturities for an aggregate principal amount of $1.4 billion, with $2.6 million due within 12 months. Future interest payments associated with our debt and interest rate swaps total $293.7 million, with $40.7 million due within 12 months. We have $52.0 million of commitments for tenant improvements under certain tenant leases and construction work related to obligations under contractual agreements with our construction vendors. We also have operating lease commitments for an aggregate lease payment of $5.3 million, with $1.6 million due within 12 months. We intend to satisfy our long-term liquidity needs through net cash flow from operations, proceeds from long-term secured and unsecured financings, borrowings available under our unsecured revolving credit facility, the issuance of equity securities, including preferred stock, and proceeds from selective real estate dispositions as we identify capital recycling opportunities. See “Note 5 – Notes Payable” to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 15 of this Report on Form 10-K for further details regarding the scheduled principal payments. Also see “Note 6 – Leases” to the consolidated financial statements for further details regarding the scheduled operating lease payments.
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As of December 31, 2021, our cash and cash equivalents were $44.0 million, and we did not have any borrowings outstanding under our unsecured revolving credit facility, leaving $700.0 million available for future borrowings.
Sources of Liquidity
Cash Flow from Operations
Cash flow from operations is one of our key sources of liquidity and is primarily dependent upon: (i) the occupancy levels and lease rates at our properties, (ii) our ability to collect rent, (iii) the level of operating costs we incur and (iv) our ability to pass through operating expenses to our tenants. Our ability to use cash from operations to continue to meet our liquidity needs could be affected by various risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are subject to a number of risks, which have been heightened as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic, related to general economic conditions, including reduced occupancy levels, tenant defaults and bankruptcies and potential reductions in rental rates on new and renewal leases, which have the potential to affect our overall performance and resulting cash flows from operations.
ATM Program
On November 9, 2020, we established an at-the-market equity offering program pursuant to which we were able to sell from time to time shares of our common stock having an aggregate sales price of up to $750.0 million (the “2020 ATM Program”) through sales agents or by entering into forward equity sale agreements with certain financial institutions acting as forward purchasers.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, we directly sold a total of 3,201,560 shares of our common stock under the 2020 ATM Program at a weighted average price of $52.27 per share, for gross proceeds of $167.3 million, and net proceeds of $165.2 million, after deducting the sales agents’ fee.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, we also entered into forward equity sale agreements with certain financial institutions acting as forward purchasers under the 2020 ATM Program with respect to 8,589,572 shares of our common stock at a weighted average initial forward sale price of $62.87 per share. We did not receive any proceeds from the sale of common shares by the forward purchasers at the time of sale.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, we physically settled a portion of the forward equity sale agreements related to the 2020 ATM Program by issuing 6,683,216 shares of common stock in exchange for net proceeds of $405.3 million. The net proceeds were calculated based on a weighted average net forward sale price at the time of settlement of $60.65 per share. As of December 31, 2021, we had 1,906,356 shares of common stock, or approximately $134.0 million of forward net proceeds remaining for settlement to occur by November 15, 2022, based on net forward sales price of $70.27 per share.
On January 13, 2022, we established a new at-the-market equity offering program pursuant to which we are able to sell from time to time shares of our common stock having an aggregate sales price of up to $750.0 million (the “2022 ATM Program”) directly through sales agents or by entering into forward equity sale agreements with certain financial institutions acting as forward purchasers. In connection with the establishment of the 2022 ATM Program, we terminated the 2020 ATM Program, under which we had offered and sold shares of our common stock having an aggregate gross sales price of $743.9 million through January 13, 2022. As of the filing date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we have not sold any share of our common stock under the 2022 ATM Program. Future sales, if any, under the 2022 ATM Program will depend on a variety of factors to be determined by us from time to time, including among others, market conditions, the trading price of our common stock and capital needs. We intend to use the net proceeds from the offering of shares under the 2022 ATM Program, if any, to fund potential acquisition opportunities, repay amounts outstanding from time to time under our unsecured revolving credit facility or other debt financing obligations, to fund our repositioning or redevelopment activities and/or for general corporate purposes.
Securities Offerings
We evaluate the capital markets on an ongoing basis for opportunities to raise capital, and as circumstances warrant, we may issue additional securities, from time to time, to fund acquisitions, for the repayment of long-term debt upon maturity and for other general corporate purposes. Such securities may include common equity, preferred equity and/or debt of us or our subsidiaries. Any future issuance, however, is dependent upon market conditions, available pricing and capital needs and there can be no assurance that we will be able to complete any such offerings of securities.
Issuance of $400 Million Notes Due 2031 — On August 4, 2021, we completed the underwritten public offering of the $400 Million Notes due 2031. The $400 Million Notes due 2031 were issued to the public at 99.014% of the principal amount,
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with a coupon rate of 2.150%. Interest on the $400 Million Notes due 2031 is payable semiannually on the first day of March and September in each year, beginning on March 1, 2022, until maturity on September 1, 2031.
We may redeem the $400 Million Notes due 2031 at our option and sole discretion, in whole at any time or in part from time to time prior to June 1, 2031 (three months prior to the maturity date of the $400 Million Notes due 2031), at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i) 100% of the principal amount of the $400 Million Notes due 2031 being redeemed; and (ii) a make-whole premium calculated in accordance with the indenture. Notwithstanding the foregoing, on or after June 1, 2031 (three months prior to the maturity date of the $400 Million Notes due 2031), the redemption price will be equal to 100% of the principal amount of the $400 Million Notes due 2031 being redeemed.
The proceeds from the $400 Million Notes due 2031 are expected to be allocated to investments in recently completed or future green building, energy and resource efficiency and renewable energy projects, including the development and redevelopment of such projects. Pending the allocation to eligible green projects, proceeds were initially used to repay the $225 Million Term Loan Facility, to fund the redemption of all shares of the Series A Preferred Stock, and acquisition activities.
May 2021 Equity Offering — On May 24, 2021, we entered into forward equity sale agreements with certain financial institutions acting as forward purchasers in connection with an underwritten public offering of 9,000,000 shares of common stock at an initial forward sale price of $55.29 per share (the “May 2021 Forward Sale Agreements”), pursuant to which, the forward purchasers borrowed and sold an aggregate of 9,000,000 shares of common stock in the offering. We did not receive any proceeds from the sale of common shares by the forward purchasers at the time of the offering.
In June 2021, we partially settled the May 2021 Forward Sale Agreements by issuing 1,809,526 shares of common stock in exchange for net proceeds of $100.0 million. The net proceeds were calculated based on the net forward sale price on the settlement date of $55.26 per share.
In September 2021, we settled the remaining shares under the May 2021 Forward Sale Agreements by issuing 7,190,474 shares of our common stock in exchange for net proceeds of $395.0 million. The net proceeds were calculated based on the net forward sale price on the settlement date of $54.93.
September 2021 Equity Offering — On September 27, 2021, we completed an underwritten public offering of 9,600,000 shares of common stock in which we (i) issued an aggregate of 3,100,000 shares of common stock to the underwriters at a purchase price of $58.65 per share for proceeds of $181.8 million, and (ii) entered into forward equity sale agreements with certain financial institutions acting as forward purchasers for 6,500,000 shares of common stock at an initial forward sale price of $58.65 per share (the “September 2021 Forward Sale Agreements”), pursuant to which the forward purchasers borrowed and sold an aggregate of 6,500,000 shares of common stock in the offering. In December 2021, we fully settled the 6,500,000 shares outstanding under the September 2021 Forward Sale Agreements for net proceeds of $379.1 million.
Capital Recycling
We continuously evaluate opportunities for the potential disposition of properties in our portfolio when we believe such disposition is appropriate in view of our business objectives. In evaluating these opportunities, we consider a variety of criteria including, but not limited to, local market conditions and lease rates, asset type and location, as well as potential uses of proceeds and tax considerations. Tax considerations include entering into a 1031 Exchange, when possible, to defer some or all of the taxable gains, if any, on dispositions.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, we completed the sale of five properties for a total gross sales price of $59.3 million and total net cash proceeds of $56.6 million. The net cash proceeds were used to partially fund the acquisition of seven properties during the year ended December 31, 2021, through 1031 Exchange transactions.
We anticipate continuing to selectively and opportunistically dispose of properties, however, the timing of any potential future dispositions will depend on market conditions, asset-specific circumstances or opportunities, and our capital needs. Our ability to dispose of selective properties on advantageous terms, or at all, is dependent upon a number of factors including the availability of credit to potential buyers to purchase properties at prices that we consider acceptable, which may be impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Investment Grade Rating
Our credit ratings at December 31, 2021, were Baa3 (Stable outlook) from Moody’s, BBB (Positive outlook) from S&P and BBB (Positive outlook) from Fitch with respect to our Credit Agreement (described below), $150 million unsecured term loan facility (the “$150 Million Term Loan Facility”), $100 million unsecured guaranteed senior notes (the “$100 Million Notes”), $25 million unsecured guaranteed senior notes and $75 million unsecured guaranteed senior notes (together the “Series 2019A and 2019B Notes”), $400 Million Notes due 2030 and $400 Million Notes due 2031. Our credit rating at December 31, 2021, was BB+ from both Fitch and S&P with respect to our 5.875% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock and our 5.625%
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Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. Our credit ratings are based on our operating performance, liquidity and leverage ratios, overall financial position and other factors employed by the credit rating agencies in their rating analysis of us, and, although it is our intent to maintain our investment grade credit rating, there can be no assurance that we will be able to maintain our current credit ratings. In the event our current credit ratings are downgraded, it may become difficult or more expensive to obtain additional financing or refinance existing indebtedness as maturities become due.
Credit Agreement
On June 30, 2021, we exercised our option under the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) to utilize the accordion feature to increase the authorized borrowing capacity of our unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”) by $200.0 million from $500.0 million to $700.0 million. Subject to certain terms and conditions set forth in the Credit Agreement, we may increase the size of the Credit Agreement by an additional $700.0 million, which may be comprised of additional revolving commitments under the Revolver, term loan tranches or any combination of the foregoing.
The Revolver is scheduled to mature on February 13, 2024 and has two six-month extension options available. The Revolver may be voluntarily prepaid in whole or in part at any time without premium or penalty. Interest on the Revolver is generally to be paid based upon, at our option, either (i) LIBOR plus an applicable margin that is based upon our investment grade ratings or (ii) the Base Rate (which is defined as the highest of (a) the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, (b) the administrative agent’s prime rate or (c) the Eurodollar Rate plus 1.00%) plus an applicable margin that is based on our investment grade ratings. As of December 31, 2021, the margins for the Revolver range from 0.725% to 1.40% per annum for LIBOR-based loans and 0.00% to 0.45% per annum for Base Rate-based loans, depending on our investment grade ratings.
In addition to the interest payable on amounts outstanding under the Revolver, we are required to pay an applicable facility fee on each lender's commitment amount under the Revolver, regardless of usage. The applicable facility fee ranges in amount from 0.125% to 0.300% per annum, depending on our investment grade ratings.
The Credit Agreement contains usual and customary events of default including defaults in the payment of principal, interest or fees, defaults in compliance with the covenants set forth in the Credit Agreement and other loan documentation, cross-defaults to certain other indebtedness, and bankruptcy and other insolvency defaults. If an event of default occurs and is continuing under the Credit Agreement, the unpaid principal amount of all outstanding loans, together with all accrued unpaid interest and other amounts owing in respect thereof, may be declared immediately due and payable.
As of the filing date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we had $175.0 million outstanding under the Revolver, leaving $525.0 million available for future borrowings.
Uses of Liquidity
Acquisitions
One of our most significant liquidity needs has historically been for the acquisition of real estate properties. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we acquired 53 properties with 5.7 million rentable square feet of buildings and 176 acres of low coverage outdoor storage sites and land for near term redevelopment for an aggregate purchase price of $1.9 billion. Subsequent to December 31, 2021, through the filing date of this Form 10-K, we have acquired six properties with 0.5 million rentable square feet of buildings for an aggregate purchase price of $183.0 million, and we are actively monitoring a volume of properties in our markets that we believe represent attractive potential investment opportunities to continue to grow our business. As of the filing date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we have over $450.0 million of acquisitions under contract or letter of intent. There can be no assurance we will complete any such acquisitions. While the actual number of acquisitions that we complete will be dependent upon a number of factors, in the short term, we expect to fund our acquisitions through available cash on hand, cash flows from operations, borrowings available under the Revolver, recycling capital through property dispositions and, in the long term, through the issuance of equity securities or proceeds from long-term secured and unsecured financings. See “Note 3 – Investments in Real Estate” to the consolidated financial statements for a summary of the properties we acquired during the year ended December 31, 2021.
Recurring and Nonrecurring Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures are considered part of both our short-term and long-term liquidity requirements. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we incurred $10.5 million of recurring capital expenditures, which was an increase of $3.5 million over the prior year. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we incurred $80.5 million of non-recurring capital expenditures, which was an increase of $14.0 million over the prior year. The increase was primarily due to the increase in non-recurring capital expenditures related to repositioning/redevelopment activity during 2021 compared to 2020. As discussed above under —Factors that May Influence Future Results —Acquisitions and Value-Add Repositioning and Redevelopment of Properties, as of
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December 31, 2021, 11 of our properties were under current repositioning, redevelopment, or lease-up, and we have a pipeline of 17 additional properties for which we anticipate beginning construction work over the next five quarters. We currently estimate that approximately $330.6 million of capital will be required over the next three years (2022-2024) to complete the repositioning/redevelopment of these properties. However, this estimate is based on our current construction plans and budgets, both of which are subject to change as a result of a number of factors, including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions intended to prevent its spread, which has and may continue to cause delays or which may increase costs associated with building materials or construction services. If we are unable to complete construction on schedule or within budget, we could incur increased construction costs and experience potential delays in leasing the properties. We expect to fund these projects through a combination of cash flow from operations, the issuance of common stock under the 2022 ATM Program and borrowings available under the Revolver.
Dividends and Distributions
In order to maintain our qualification as a REIT, we are required to distribute annually at least 90% of our REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and excluding any net capital gains. To satisfy the requirements to qualify as a REIT and generally not be subject to U.S. federal income tax, we intend to distribute a percentage of our cash flow on a quarterly basis to holders of our common stock. In addition, we intend to make distribution payments to holders of OP Units and preferred units, and dividend payments to holders of our preferred stock.
On February 7, 2022, our board of directors declared the following quarterly cash dividends/distributions:
| Security | Amount per Share/Unit | Record Date | Payment Date | |||||
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| Common stock | $ | 0.315 | March 31, 2022 | April 15, 2022 | ||||
| OP Units | $ | 0.315 | March 31, 2022 | April 15, 2022 | ||||
| 5.875% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock | $ | 0.367188 | March 15, 2022 | March 31, 2022 | ||||
| 5.625% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock | $ | 0.351563 | March 15, 2022 | March 31, 2022 | ||||
| 4.43937% Cumulative Redeemable Convertible Preferred Units | $ | 0.505085 | March 15, 2022 | March 31, 2022 | ||||
| 4.00% Cumulative Redeemable Convertible Preferred Units | $ | 0.450000 | March 15, 2022 | March 31, 2022 |
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Consolidated Indebtedness
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to our consolidated indebtedness outstanding as of December 31, 2021:
| Contractual Maturity Date | Margin Above LIBOR | Effective Interest Rate(1) | Principal Balance (in thousands)(2) | Maturity Date of Effective Swaps | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsecured and Secured Debt: | ||||||||||||
| Unsecured Debt: | ||||||||||||
| Revolving Credit Facility(3) | 2/13/2024 | (4) | 0.850 | % | (5) | 0.951 | % | $ | — | |||
| $150M Term Loan Facility | 5/22/2025 | 0.950 | % | (5)(6) | 3.713 | % | (7) | 150,000 | 11/22/2024 | |||
| $100M Notes | 8/6/2025 | n/a | 4.290 | % | 100,000 | |||||||
| $125M Notes | 7/13/2027 | n/a | 3.930 | % | 125,000 | |||||||
| $25M Series 2019A Notes | 7/16/2029 | n/a | 3.880 | % | 25,000 | |||||||
| $400M Senior Notes due 2030 | 12/1/2030 | n/a | 2.125 | % | 400,000 | |||||||
| $400M Senior Notes due 2031 | 9/1/2031 | n/a | 2.150 | % | 400,000 | |||||||
| $75M Series 2019B Notes | 7/16/2034 | n/a | 4.030 | % | 75,000 | |||||||
| Total Unsecured Debt | $ | 1,275,000 | ||||||||||
| Secured Debt: | ||||||||||||
| 2601-2641 Manhattan Beach Boulevard | 4/5/2023 | n/a | 4.080 | % | $ | 3,951 | ||||||
| $60M Term Loan | 8/1/2023 | (8) | 1.700 | % | 1.801 | % | 58,108 | |||||
| 960-970 Knox Street | 11/1/2023 | n/a | 5.000 | % | 2,399 | |||||||
| 7612-7642 Woodwind Drive | 1/5/2024 | n/a | 5.240 | % | 3,806 | |||||||
| 11600 Los Nietos Road | 5/1/2024 | n/a | 4.190 | % | 2,626 | |||||||
| 5160 Richton Street | 11/15/2024 | n/a | 3.790 | % | 4,272 | |||||||
| 22895 Eastpark Drive | 11/15/2024 | n/a | 4.330 | % | 2,682 | |||||||
| 701-751 Kingshill Place | 1/5/2026 | n/a | 3.900 | % | 7,100 | |||||||
| 13943-13955 Balboa Boulevard | 7/1/2027 | n/a | 3.930 | % | 15,320 | |||||||
| 2205 126th Street | 12/1/2027 | n/a | 3.910 | % | 5,200 | |||||||
| 2410-2420 Santa Fe Avenue | 1/1/2028 | n/a | 3.700 | % | 10,300 | |||||||
| 11832-11954 La Cienega Boulevard | 7/1/2028 | n/a | 4.260 | % | 4,002 | |||||||
| Gilbert/La Palma | 3/1/2031 | n/a | 5.125 | % | 2,119 | |||||||
| 7817 Woodley Avenue | 8/1/2039 | n/a | 4.140 | % | 3,132 | |||||||
| 2515 Western Avenue | 9/1/2042 | n/a | 4.500 | % | 13,104 | |||||||
| Total Secured Debt | $ | 138,121 | ||||||||||
| Total Debt | $ | 1,413,121 |
(1)Includes the effect of interest rate swaps that were effective as of December 31, 2021. Assumes a 1-month LIBOR rate of 0.1013% as of December 31, 2021, as applicable. Excludes the effect of amortization of debt issuance costs, discounts and the facility fee on the Revolver.
(2)Excludes unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts totaling $13.6 million as of December 31, 2021.
(3)The Revolver is subject to an applicable facility fee which is calculated as a percentage of the total lenders’ commitment amount, regardless of usage. The applicable facility fee will range from 0.125% to 0.30% per annum depending upon our investment grade rating.
(4)Two additional six-month extensions are available at the borrower’s option, subject to certain terms and conditions.
(5)The interest rates on these loans are comprised of LIBOR plus a LIBOR margin. The LIBOR margin will range from 0.725% to 1.400% per annum for the Revolver and 0.80% to 1.60% per annum for the $150 Million Term Loan Facility, depending on our investment grade rating, which may change from time to time.
(6)On June 30, 2021, we amended the $150 Million Term Loan to reduce the applicable LIBOR margin from a range of 1.40% to 2.35% per annum to a range of 0.80% to 1.60% per annum, based on our credit ratings.
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(7)As of December 31, 2021, the $150 Million Term Loan Facility has been effectively fixed at 2.7625% plus an applicable LIBOR margin through the use of an interest rate swap with a notional value of $150.0 million and an effective date of July 22, 2019.
(8)The $60 million term loan is secured by six properties. One 24-month extension is available at the borrower’s option, subject to certain terms and conditions.
The following table summarizes the composition of our consolidated debt between fixed-rate and variable-rate and secured and unsecured debt as of December 31, 2021:
| Average Term Remaining (in years) | Stated Interest Rate | Effective Interest Rate(1) | Principal Balance(in thousands)(2) | % of Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed vs. Variable: | ||||||||||||
| Fixed | 7.9 | 2.89% | 2.89% | $ | 1,355,013 | 96% | ||||||
| Variable | 1.6 | LIBOR + 1.70% | 1.80% | $ | 58,108 | 4% | ||||||
| Secured vs. Unsecured: | ||||||||||||
| Secured | 5.2 | -- | 3.17% | $ | 138,121 | 10% | ||||||
| Unsecured | 7.9 | -- | 2.81% | $ | 1,275,000 | 90% |
(1)Includes the effect of interest rate swaps that were effective as of December 31, 2021. Excludes the effect of amortization of debt issuance costs, discounts and the facility fee on the Revolver. Assumes a one-month LIBOR rate of 0.1013% as of December 31, 2021, as applicable.
(2)Excludes unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discounts totaling $13.6 million as of December 31, 2021.
At December 31, 2021, we had total indebtedness of $1.4 billion, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discounts, with a weighted average interest rate of approximately 2.85% and an average term-to-maturity of 7.7 years. As of December 31, 2021, $1.4 billion, or 96%, of our outstanding indebtedness had an interest rate that was effectively fixed under either the terms of the loan ($1.2 billion) or an interest rate swap ($150.0 million).
At December 31, 2021, we had total indebtedness of $1.4 billion, reflecting a net debt to total combined market capitalization of approximately 9.1%. Our total market capitalization is defined as the sum of the liquidation preference of our outstanding preferred stock and preferred units plus the market value of our common stock excluding shares of nonvested restricted stock, plus the aggregate value of common units not owned by us, plus the value of our net debt. Our net debt is defined as our consolidated indebtedness less cash and cash equivalents.
Debt Covenants
The Credit Agreement, $150 Million Term Loan Facility, $100 Million Notes, $125 Million Notes and Series 2019A and 2019B Notes all include a series of financial and other covenants that we must comply with, including the following covenants which are tested on a quarterly basis:
•Maintaining a ratio of total indebtedness to total asset value of not more than 60%;
•For the Credit Agreement and $150 Million Term Loan Facility, maintaining a ratio of secured debt to total asset value of not more than 45%;
•For the $100 Million Notes, $125 Million Notes and Series 2019A and 2019B Notes (together the “Senior Notes”), maintaining a ratio of secured debt to total asset value of not more than 40%;
•For the Senior Notes, maintaining a ratio of total secured recourse debt to total asset value of not more than 15%;
•For the Credit Agreement and $150 Million Term Loan Facility, maintaining a minimum tangible net worth of at least the sum of (i) $2,061,865,500, and (ii) an amount equal to at least 75% of the net equity proceeds received by the Company after September 30, 2019;
•For the Senior Notes, maintaining a minimum tangible net worth of at least the sum of (i) $760,740,750, and (ii) an amount equal to at least 75% of the net equity proceeds received by the Company after September 30, 2016;
•Maintaining a ratio of adjusted EBITDA (as defined in each of the loan agreements) to fixed charges of at least 1.5 to 1.0;
•Maintaining a ratio of total unsecured debt to total unencumbered asset value of not more than 60%; and
•Maintaining a ratio of unencumbered NOI (as defined in each of the loan agreements) to unsecured interest expense of at least 1.75 to 1.00.
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The $400 Million Notes due 2030 and $400 Million Notes due 2031 contain the following covenants (as defined in the indentures) that we must comply with:
•Maintaining a ratio of total indebtedness to total asset value of not more than 60%;
•Maintaining a ratio of secured debt to total asset value of not more than 40%;
•Maintaining a Debt Service Coverage Ratio of at least 1.5 to 1.0; and
•Maintaining a ratio of unencumbered assets to unsecured debt of at least 1.5 to 1.0.
The Credit Agreement, $150 Million Term Loan Facility and Senior Notes also contain limitations on our ability to pay distributions on our common stock. Specifically, our cash dividends may not exceed the greater of (i) 95% of our FFO (as defined in the credit agreement) and (ii) the amount required for us to qualify and maintain our REIT status. If an event of default exists, we may only make distributions sufficient to qualify and maintain our REIT status.
Additionally, subject to the terms of the Senior Notes, upon certain events of default, including, but not limited to, (i) a default in the payment of any principal, make-whole payment amount, or interest under the Senior Notes, (ii) a default in the payment of certain of our other indebtedness, (iii) a default in compliance with the covenants set forth in the Senior Notes agreement and (iv) bankruptcy and other insolvency defaults, the principal and accrued and unpaid interest and the make-whole payment amount on the outstanding Senior Notes will become due and payable at the option of the purchasers. In addition, we are required to maintain at all times a credit rating on the Senior Notes from either S&P, Moody’s or Fitch.
The $60 Million Term Loan contains the following financial covenants:
•Maintaining a Debt Service Coverage Ratio (as defined in the term loan agreement) of at least 1.10 to 1.00, to be tested quarterly;
•Maintaining Unencumbered Liquid Assets (as defined in the term loan agreement) of not less than (i) $5 million, or (ii) $8 million if we elect to have Line of Credit Availability (as defined in the term loan agreement) included in the calculation, of which $2 million must be cash or cash equivalents, to be tested annually as of December 31 of each year;
•Maintaining a minimum Fair Market Net Worth (as defined in the term loan agreement) of at least $75 million, to be tested annually as of December 31 of each year.
We were in compliance with all of our quarterly and annual debt covenants as of December 31, 2021.
Cash Flows
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2021 to the Year Ended December 31, 2020
The following table summarizes the changes in net cash flows associated with our operating, investing, and financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| 2021 | 2020 | Change | ||||||||
| Cash provided by operating activities | $ | 231,463 | $ | 182,994 | $ | 48,469 | ||||
| Cash used in investing activities | $ | (1,912,767) | $ | (987,523) | $ | (925,244) | ||||
| Cash provided by financing activities | $ | 1,547,779 | $ | 903,195 | $ | 644,584 |
Net cash provided by operating activities. Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $48.5 million to $231.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to $183.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase was primarily attributable to the incremental cash flows from property acquisitions completed subsequent to January 1, 2020, and the increase in Cash NOI from our Same Properties Portfolio and changes in working capital (excluding the change in sales-type lease receivable), partially offset by a decrease in net proceeds of $19.6 million from the sale of 2722 Fairview Street (“Fairview”), which was sold in September 2020 pursuant to the tenant exercising its option to purchase the property, and an increase in cash interest paid as compared to the prior year.
Net cash used in investing activities. Net cash used in investing activities increased by $925.2 million to $1.9 billion for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to $987.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase was primarily attributable to a $934.1 million increase in cash paid for property acquisitions and acquisition related deposits and a $23.7 million increase in cash paid for construction and repositioning/redevelopment projects, partially offset by a $32.6 million
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increase in net proceeds from the sale of received from the sale of properties (excluding the proceeds from the sale of Fairview noted above) for comparable periods.
Net cash provided by financing activities. Net cash provided by financing activities increased by $644.6 million to $1.5 billion for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to $903.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase was primarily attributable to the following: (i) an increase of $892.0 million in net cash proceeds from the issuance of shares of our common stock, (ii) an increase of $793.5 million in cash proceeds from borrowings under the Revolver, (iii) an increase of $392.4 million in net cash proceeds from the issuance of the $400 Million Notes due 2031 in August 2021 and (iv) an increase of $100.0 million from the repayment of the $100 Million Term Loan Facility in November 2020. These increases were partially offset by the following: (i) a decrease of $793.5 million from the repayment of the borrowings under the Revolver, (ii) a decrease of $393.0 million in net cash proceeds from the issuance of the $400 Million Noted due 2030 in November 2020, (iii) a decrease of $225.0 million from the repayment of the $225 Million Term Loan Facility in August 2021, (iv) a decrease of $90.0 million from the redemption of the Series A Preferred Stock and (v) an increase of $33.6 million in dividends paid to common stockholders and common unitholders primarily resulting from the increase in the number of common shares outstanding and the increase in our quarterly per share cash dividend.
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2020 to the Year Ended December 31, 2019
Refer to “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Cash Flows” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the SEC on February 19, 2021, for a discussion of the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to the year ended December 31, 2019.
Inflation
The majority of our leases are either triple net or provide for tenant reimbursement for costs related to real estate taxes and operating expenses. In addition, most of the leases provide for fixed rent increases. We believe that inflationary increases to real estate taxes, utility expenses and other operating expenses may be partially offset by the contractual rent increases and tenant payment of taxes and expenses described above. We do not believe that inflation has had a material impact on our historical financial position or results of operations. However, a prolonged period of high and persistent inflation could cause an increase in our operating expenses, capital expenditures and cost of our variable-rate borrowings which could have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.