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CMCT(CMCT) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2025-05-09 20:37
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One): ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 1-13610 CREATIVE MEDIA & COMMUNITY TRUST CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (Stat ...
CMCT(CMCT) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-09 17:02
Creative Media & Community Trust (CMCT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 09, 2025 12:00 PM ET Company Participants Steve Altebrando - 1st VP Portfolio OversightDavid Thompson - Chief Executive OfficerBarry Berlin - Executive VP, CFO, Treasurer & Secretary Operator Good day, and welcome to the Creative Media and Community Trust Corporation First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. All participants will be in a listen only mode. After today's presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. Please ...
CMCT(CMCT) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-09 17:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core FFO improved by approximately $1,900,000 from the prior quarter, primarily due to higher net operating income and lower preferred dividends [8] - Net operating income increased by approximately $2,600,000 from the prior quarter, driven by a $2,600,000 improvement at the hotel [8] - First quarter NOI at the hotel increased 15% year over year [9] - FFO was negative $5,400,000 or negative $9.42 per diluted share compared to negative $5,900,000 or negative $60.42 per diluted share in the prior year [19] - Core FFO was negative $5,100,000 or negative $8.85 per diluted share compared to negative $4,400,000 or negative $45.15 per diluted share in the prior year [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Multifamily NOI decreased by $1,500,000 from the prior quarter due to lower occupancy [9] - Office NOI improved by $1,900,000 from the prior quarter, with increased leasing activity particularly in Los Angeles and Austin [9] - Hotel segment NOI for Q1 2025 was $4,700,000 compared to $4,100,000 in the prior year, driven by increased occupancy and average daily rate [19] - Lending NOI declined to $590,000 from $789,000 in the prior year, primarily due to decreased interest income [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Multifamily occupancy at 701 South Hudson reached approximately 41% at the end of the quarter, up from 22% at year-end [11] - Office lease percentage was 71.4% at the end of the quarter, and 83% when excluding the Oakland office [14] - The Oakland residential market recovery is expected to take time due to broader economic headwinds and local market dynamics [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on improving its balance sheet and liquidity while accelerating its focus on premier multifamily assets [5] - The company has fully repaid its recourse corporate level credit facility, enhancing financial flexibility [6] - The company is actively evaluating potential asset sales to strengthen its balance sheet and grow its multifamily portfolio [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted significant opportunities to grow multifamily net operating income through improving occupancy and marketing rents [10] - The company anticipates starting a renovation of the public space at the hotel later this year, positioning the asset well for 2026 [15] - Management expressed optimism about the leasing activity in Los Angeles and Austin, indicating a positive trend in the office segment [14] Other Important Information - The company completed a refinancing on its office property in Austin, Texas, using a portion of the proceeds to pay off its credit facility [20] - A one-for-25 reverse split of common stock was approved by shareholders [20] Q&A Session Summary - No questions were raised during the Q&A session, leading to the conclusion of the conference call [21]
CMCT(CMCT) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Results
2025-05-09 01:44
Exhibit 99.1 Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation Reports 2025 First Quarter Results Dallas—(May 9, 2025) Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation (NASDAQ and TASE: CMCT) ("we", "our", "CMCT", or the "Company"), today reported operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. On April 15, 2025, the previously announced 1-for-25 reverse stock split of our Common Stock became effective. All of the share and per share amounts in this release have been adjusted to give retroactive effect ...
CMCT(CMCT) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-03-07 21:58
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core FFO improved by approximately $4.5 million from the prior quarter primarily due to higher NOI, lower interest expense, and lower preferred dividends [11] - Net operating income (NOI) increased by $1.6 million from the third quarter, mainly driven by the Hotel Segment which increased by $1.1 million [11] - FFO was negative $8.7 million or negative $0.93 per diluted share compared to negative $9.9 million or negative $4.07 per diluted share in the prior year [27] - Core FFO was negative $7 million or negative $0.75 per diluted share compared to negative $8.4 million or negative $3.46 per diluted share in the prior year [27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Hotel operations experienced a decrease in NOI of approximately $828,000, resulting in $2.1 million for Q4 2024 compared to $2.9 million in the prior year [26] - Multifamily segment reported NOI of approximately $855,000 during Q4 2024, down from approximately $1.1 million in the prior year [25] - Office segment NOI for Q4 2024 was $5.2 million versus $5.4 million during Q4 2023, driven by a decrease in rental revenue at the Oakland property [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total occupancy in the multifamily segment declined about 220 basis points from the prior quarter but increased 240 basis points year-over-year [17] - Office lease percentage was 71% at the end of Q4, and 82% when excluding one office building in Oakland [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Company remains focused on improving balance sheet and liquidity, growing multifamily portfolio, and reducing traditional office assets [7] - Significant progress made in reducing corporate debt, with the balance on the credit facility down to $15 million from $169 million [9] - Company is evaluating asset sales to strengthen balance sheet and improve liquidity [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the challenging environment for financing office properties but expressed optimism about progress made in refinancing and reducing debt [9] - Leasing activity has been steadily picking up, particularly in L.A. and Austin assets, despite work-from-home trends impacting occupancy [21] Other Important Information - Company is seeking shareholder approval for a 1 for 25 reverse stock split to improve stock price following recent preferred common redemptions [28] - Renovation projects are underway, including a $21 million room renovation at the Sheraton Grand Hotel [14] Q&A Session Summary - No questions were raised during the Q&A session [29]
CMCT(CMCT) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report
2025-03-07 21:08
UNITED STATES Table of Contents SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission file number 1-13610 CREATIVE MEDIA & COMMUNITY TRUST CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organiz ...
CMCT(CMCT) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-03-07 18:12
Creative Media & Community Trust Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCT) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call March 7, 2025 11:30 AM ET Company Participants Steve Altebrando – Portfolio Oversight David Thompson – Chief Executive Officer Barry Berlin – Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Operator Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the Creative Media & Community Trust Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen-only mode. [Operator Instructions] After today's presenta ...
CMCT(CMCT) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Results
2025-03-07 00:58
Financial Performance - The net loss attributable to common stockholders for Q4 2024 was $16.6 million, or $1.78 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $16.3 million, or $6.66 per diluted share in Q4 2023[5]. - Total revenues for Q4 2024 were $27,459, a decrease of 6.8% compared to $29,468 in Q4 2023[31]. - Net loss attributable to common stockholders for Q4 2024 was $16,606, compared to a loss of $16,263 in Q4 2023, representing an increase in loss of 2.1%[35]. - Funds from Operations (FFO) attributable to common stockholders for Q4 2024 was $(8,656), a slight improvement from $(9,939) in Q4 2023[35]. - Core Funds from Operations (Core FFO) attributable to common stockholders for Q4 2024 was $(6,953), compared to $(8,445) in Q4 2023, indicating a 17.6% improvement[39]. - Basic net loss per share for Q4 2024 was $(1.78), compared to $(6.66) in Q4 2023, showing a significant reduction in loss per share[31]. - The company reported a net loss attributable to the Company of $10,265,000 for Q4 2024, compared to a net loss of $8,402,000 in Q4 2023, indicating an increase in losses of 22.1%[43][44]. Operational Metrics - The same-store office portfolio was 71.0% leased, with an annualized rent per occupied square foot of $60.48, up from $57.28 in the previous year[7]. - The multifamily segment NOI decreased to $855,000 for Q4 2024, compared to $1.1 million in Q4 2023, with an occupancy rate of 81.7%[11]. - Hotel segment NOI was $2.1 million for Q4 2024, down from $2.9 million in Q4 2023, with occupancy dropping to 54.5% from 69.9%[9]. - The company executed 175,654 square feet of leases with terms longer than 12 months in the same-store office portfolio during Q4 2024[7]. - Total segment net operating income (NOI) was $9.2 million for Q4 2024, down from $10.8 million in Q4 2023[7]. - Cash net operating income for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was $10,166,000, a decrease of 21.3% compared to $12,915,000 for the same period in 2023[43][44]. - Segment net operating income for the same period in 2024 was $9,158,000, down from $10,764,000 in 2023, reflecting a decline of 14.9%[43][44]. - Cash NOI for the real estate segments was $6,234,000 in Q4 2024, down from $6,815,000 in Q4 2023, a decrease of 8.5%[43][44]. - The total cash NOI for the lending segment was $980,000 in Q4 2024, compared to $1,311,000 in Q4 2023, reflecting a decline of 25.3%[43][44]. Financial Position - Total assets decreased from $891,200,000 as of December 31, 2023, to $889,555,000 as of December 31, 2024, reflecting a decline of approximately 0.2%[30]. - Investments in real estate increased from $704,762,000 in 2023 to $709,194,000 in 2024, representing a growth of about 0.6%[30]. - Total liabilities rose from $514,431,000 in 2023 to $562,492,000 in 2024, indicating an increase of approximately 9.3%[30]. - Cash and cash equivalents increased from $19,290,000 in 2023 to $20,262,000 in 2024, a rise of about 5.0%[30]. - The company reported a significant increase in redeemable preferred stock from $0 in 2023 to $20,799,000 in 2024[30]. - Total stockholders' equity decreased from $374,403,000 in 2023 to $304,516,000 in 2024, a decline of approximately 18.6%[30]. Financing Activities - The company completed three property-level financings, reducing the balance on its recourse credit facility to $15 million from $169 million[3]. - The company closed a $105.0 million fixed-rate mortgage on three Los Angeles office properties and a variable-rate mortgage loan on its hotel property with an initial advance of $84.3 million[14]. - The company reported a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $1,416 for the year ended December 31, 2024[31]. - Redeemable preferred stock dividends declared for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $29,686, compared to $25,731 in 2023, reflecting an increase of 15.5%[31]. Future Outlook - The company plans to complete a 36-unit multifamily development in Echo Park, Los Angeles, expected to be completed in Q3 2025[3]. - The company plans to maintain or increase occupancy levels and raise in-place rents to existing market rents as part of its future growth strategy[27]. - Forward-looking statements indicate potential risks including fluctuations in market rents and the impact of inflation and interest rates on operations[27]. Expense Management - Total expenses for Q4 2024 were $37,287, an increase of 1.9% from $36,601 in Q4 2023[31]. - General and administrative expenses increased to $675,000 in Q4 2024 from $1,443,000 in Q4 2023, a reduction of 53.2%[43][44]. - The company’s transaction-related costs were $31,000 in Q4 2024, compared to $1,023,000 in Q4 2023, indicating a significant reduction of 96.9%[43][44]. - Interest expense for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was $8,356,000, compared to $9,465,000 in the same period of 2023, showing a decrease of 11.7%[43][44]. Performance Metrics - Core FFO and FFO should not be used as the sole measure of performance, as they exclude depreciation and amortization, which can materially impact operating results[21]. - The company emphasizes that Segment NOI and Cash NOI are not measures of operating results as per GAAP, but are useful for reflecting revenues and expenses associated with property operations[24].
CMCT(CMCT) - 2024 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2024-11-08 01:06
Real Estate Portfolio - As of September 30, 2024, the real estate portfolio consisted of 27 assets, with 13 office properties totaling approximately 1.3 million rentable square feet at 72.2% occupancy[235] - The three multifamily properties achieved a 92.0% occupancy rate as of September 30, 2024[235] - The company has nine development sites, three of which are currently utilized as parking lots[235] - The strategy focuses on premier multifamily properties and creative office assets in vibrant metropolitan communities, targeting areas with high barriers to entry and positive population trends[236] Financial Performance - Total revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2024, were $28.6 million, a 1.8% increase from $28.1 million in the same period last year[259] - Total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, were $97.1 million, an increase of 8.1% compared to $89.8 million for the same period in 2023[286] - The net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $10.6 million, a significant reduction from a net loss of $16.6 million in the same period last year[259] - Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $15.3 million, a significant improvement from a net loss of $42.6 million in the same period of 2023, reflecting a decrease of $27.3 million[286] Revenue Breakdown - Office revenue decreased to $13.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, down 1.6% from $14.0 million in the same period of 2023[267] - Hotel revenue decreased to $7.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, a decline of 10.1% from $7.9 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to lower occupancy[268] - Multifamily revenue increased to $4.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, up 43.3% from $3.3 million in the same period of 2023, driven by higher occupancy and rent[270] - Office revenue increased to $42.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, a 2.5% increase from $41.5 million for the same period in 2023[294] - Multifamily revenue rose to $15.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, representing a 73.4% increase from $8.6 million for the same period in 2023[297] Occupancy and Rent Trends - As of September 30, 2024, occupancy rates for the office portfolio decreased to 72.2% from 82.6% in the previous year, while annualized rent per occupied square foot increased to $60.31 from $56.93[245] - Multifamily occupancy improved to 92.0% as of September 30, 2024, up from 84.1% in the previous year, with monthly rent per occupied unit at $2,555 compared to $2,869[251] - Hotel occupancy decreased to 71.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, down from 76.9% in the previous year, with ADR increasing to $203.98 from $193.84[252] Expenses and Losses - Total expenses decreased by 16.4% to $37.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $45.4 million in the previous year[259] - Office expenses increased to $7.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, a rise of 19.3% from $6.3 million in the same period of 2023[274] - Multifamily expenses increased to $10.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $8.0 million for the same period in 2023, primarily due to expenses from newly acquired properties[304] Financing and Capital Structure - Financing strategies may include offerings of common stock, preferred stock, credit facilities, and cash flows from operations[243] - The company redeemed 2,589,606 shares of Series A1 Preferred Stock and 2,167,156 shares of Series A Preferred Stock in September 2024[328] - The aggregate commitments under the 2022 Credit Facility were reduced from $206.2 million to $169.3 million following the Third Modification Agreement[325] - The company refinanced its 2018 revolving credit facility with a new 2022 Credit Facility, allowing borrowing up to $150.0 million, with $169.3 million outstanding as of September 30, 2024[335] Cash Flow and Investments - Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $0.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023[316] - Net cash used in investing activities decreased by $68.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, primarily due to a decrease in real estate acquisitions of $96.7 million[317] - Net cash used in financing activities decreased by $61.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, mainly due to net proceeds from the 2022 Credit Facility and mortgages of $7.3 million[318] Legal and Regulatory Matters - The company is not currently involved in any material pending or threatened legal proceedings that could materially affect its financial condition[360]
CMCT(CMCT) - 2024 Q3 - Quarterly Results
2024-11-08 01:03
Financial Performance - Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $34.8 million, or $1.22 per diluted share for Q3 2024, compared to a net loss of $22.9 million, or $0.94 per diluted share in Q3 2023[6]. - Funds from operations (FFO) attributable to common stockholders was $(28.4) million, or $(1.00) per diluted share for Q3 2024, compared to $(7.5) million, or $(0.31) per diluted share in Q3 2023[7]. - Core FFO attributable to common stockholders was $(11.5) million, or $(0.40) per diluted share for Q3 2024, compared to $(7.1) million, or $(0.29) per diluted share in Q3 2023[7]. - Total revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2024, were $28,616 million, a 1.8% increase from $28,118 million in the same period of 2023[34]. - Rental and other property income increased to $18,150 million, up 6.4% from $17,061 million year-over-year[34]. - Total expenses decreased to $37,938 million, down 16.5% from $45,400 million in the same quarter of 2023[34]. - Net loss attributable to common stockholders for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $(34,775) million, compared to $(22,934) million in the same period of 2023[38]. - Funds from Operations (FFO) attributable to common stockholders for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $(28,420) million, compared to $(7,478) million in 2023[38]. - Basic FFO per share for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $(1.00), compared to $(0.31) in the same period of 2023[38]. - The company reported a net loss before provision for income taxes of $(10,561) million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $(16,093) million in 2023[34]. - The company experienced a loss from unconsolidated entities of $(1,239) million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a gain of $1,189 million in the same period of 2023[34]. - Total net loss attributable to the Company for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $(10,384) thousand, compared to $(15,773) thousand for the same period in 2023, showing a 34% improvement[48]. Operational Metrics - Same-store office portfolio was 72.9% leased as of September 30, 2024, a decrease of 1,100 basis points year-over-year[8]. - Multifamily segment NOI increased to $508,000 for Q3 2024, compared to $(391,000) for the same period in 2023, with 92.0% occupancy[12]. - Hotel segment NOI was $973,000 for Q3 2024, down from $1.9 million in Q3 2023, primarily due to decreased occupancy from ongoing renovations[10]. - Total segment net operating income (NOI) was $7.6 million for Q3 2024, compared to $11.2 million for the same period in 2023[8]. - Cash net operating income for the total office segment for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $6,415 thousand, down from $9,889 thousand in the same period of 2023, reflecting a 35% decrease[46]. - Segment net operating income for the total office segment for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $5,419 thousand, compared to $9,318 thousand for the same period in 2023, a decline of 42%[46]. Asset and Liability Management - Total assets decreased from $891,200,000 on December 31, 2023, to $868,049,000 on September 30, 2024, representing a decline of approximately 2.6%[31]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased from $19,290,000 to $18,454,000, a reduction of about 4.3%[31]. - Total liabilities increased from $514,431,000 to $524,389,000, reflecting a rise of approximately 1.8%[31]. - The company reported a decrease in investments in real estate, net, from $704,762,000 to $702,845,000, a decline of about 0.3%[31]. - Total stockholders' equity decreased from $374,403,000 to $320,961,000, a decline of approximately 14.3%[32]. - The Series A1 cumulative redeemable preferred stock saw an increase in shares issued and outstanding from 8,553,591 to 11,327,248[31]. Future Outlook and Strategy - The company plans to invest proceeds from refinancing and potential asset sales into premier multifamily properties[4]. - The company completed renovations of nearly 300 hotel rooms, with plans to finalize all 503 rooms by year-end 2024[4]. - The company anticipates future growth and plans to raise in-place rents to align with existing market rents[29]. - The company is focused on maintaining or increasing occupancy levels amidst fluctuations in market rents and inflationary pressures[29]. - The company plans to continue focusing on market expansion and new product development to enhance future performance[36]. - Forward-looking statements indicate potential risks including economic conditions and interest rate fluctuations that may impact profitability[29]. Shareholder Information - Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding increased to 28,493 million from 24,422 million year-over-year[38]. - The basic weighted average shares of common stock outstanding for the three months ended September 30, 2024, increased to 28,493 thousand from 24,422 thousand in the same period of 2023, a growth of 17%[42]. - Redeemable preferred stock redemptions for the three months ended September 30, 2024, amounted to $16,098 thousand, significantly higher than $352 thousand in the same period of 2023[42]. - Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $(8,830) thousand, compared to $(8,556) thousand for the same period in 2023, indicating a slight increase of 3%[46]. - The company reported transaction-related costs of $526 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $38 thousand for the same period in 2023, marking a significant increase[46]. - Depreciation and amortization for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $6,423 thousand, down from $16,082 thousand in the same period of 2023, a reduction of 60%[46].