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Elme munities(ELME) - 2021 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-10-29 20:02
Washington Real Estate Investment (WRE) Q3 2021 Earnings Conference Call October 29, 2021 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Amy Hopkins - Vice President of Investor Relations Paul McDermott - President & Chief Executive Officer Steve Riffee - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Grant Montgomery - Vice President & Head of Research Conference Call Participants Jim Sullivan - BTIG John Pawlowski - Green Street Anthony Paolone - JPMorgan Blaine Heck - Wells Fargo Michael Lewis - Trust Securities B ...
Elme munities(ELME) - 2021 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2021-10-28 16:00
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ___________________________________________________ FORM 10-Q ___________________________________________________ Large Accelerated Filer ☒ Accelerated Filer ☐ Non-accelerated Filer ☐ Smaller Reporting Company ☐ Emerging Growth Company ☐ ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECU ...
Elme munities(ELME) - 2021 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2021-08-02 16:00
Part I: Financial Information [Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)](index=4&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements%20%28Unaudited%29) Unaudited Q2 2021 statements reflect total assets of **$2.37 billion**, a **$7.0 million** net loss, and reclassification of divested portfolios [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=5&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) Total assets decreased to **$2.37 billion** as of June 30, 2021, with **$779.1 million** in real estate held for sale, and liabilities stable at **$1.09 billion** Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands) | Account | June 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Assets** | **$2,368,405** | **$2,409,818** | | Investment in real estate held for sale, net | $779,121 | $795,687 | | Total real estate held for investment, net | $1,455,230 | $1,476,532 | | **Total Liabilities** | **$1,091,970** | **$1,088,709** | | Notes payable, net | $945,905 | $945,370 | | **Total Equity** | **$1,276,435** | **$1,321,109** | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=6&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) Q2 2021 net loss increased to **$7.0 million** from **$5.4 million** in Q2 2020, driven by transformation costs and derivative losses Statement of Operations Highlights (in thousands, except per share data) | Metric | Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Real estate rental revenue | $41,297 | $43,757 | | Loss from continuing operations | $(16,737) | $(11,995) | | Income from discontinued operations | $9,745 | $6,589 | | **Net loss** | **$(6,992)** | **$(5,406)** | | **Diluted net loss per common share** | **$(0.08)** | **$(0.07)** | - The company incurred **$3.78 million** in transformation costs during the second quarter of 2021, which were not present in the prior year's quarter, and a loss of **$5.76 million** on interest rate derivatives also contributed to the net loss[14](index=14&type=chunk) [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)](index=7&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Comprehensive%20Income%20%28Loss%29) Q2 2021 comprehensive income was **$0.3 million**, a turnaround from a **$7.2 million** loss in Q2 2020, due to reclassification and unrealized derivative gains Comprehensive Income (Loss) (in thousands) | Metric | Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net loss | $(6,992) | $(5,406) | | Other comprehensive income (loss) | $7,273 | $(1,789) | | **Comprehensive income (loss)** | **$281** | **$(7,195)** | [Consolidated Statements of Equity](index=8&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Equity) Total equity decreased to **$1.276 billion** as of June 30, 2021, primarily due to an **$8.1 million** net loss and **$50.9 million** in dividends paid - For the six months ended June 30, 2021, total equity decreased by approximately **$45 million**, driven by a net loss of **$8.1 million** and dividends of **$50.9 million** (**$0.60** per common share)[19](index=19&type=chunk) [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=10&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Operating cash flow increased to **$64.6 million** for the six months ended June 30, 2021, with investing activities shifting to a net use of **$18.2 million** Cash Flow Summary (in thousands) | Activity | Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $64,622 | $51,182 | | Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | $(18,195) | $12,131 | | Net cash used in financing activities | $(48,687) | $(69,463) | | **Net decrease in cash** | **$(2,260)** | **$(6,150)** | [Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements](index=12&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) Notes detail the strategic transformation to a multifamily-focused portfolio through office and retail property sales, reclassified as discontinued operations - The company is undergoing a strategic transformation to simplify its portfolio to one reportable segment (multifamily) by divesting its office and retail properties[31](index=31&type=chunk) - In June 2021, the company entered an agreement to sell a portfolio of twelve office properties for **$766.0 million**, and subsequently agreed to sell its remaining eight retail properties for **$168.3 million**, with both portfolios classified as held for sale[48](index=48&type=chunk)[49](index=49&type=chunk) - Due to the planned prepayment of a **$150.0 million** portion of the 2018 Term Loan, related interest rate swaps were deemed no longer effective, resulting in a recognized loss of **$5.8 million** in the quarter[66](index=66&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=24&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses the strategic shift to multifamily, an increased Q2 2021 net loss of **$7.0 million**, and plans to use liquidity for acquisitions and debt repayment [Overview](index=25&type=section&id=Overview) The company is divesting commercial assets for **$766.0 million** (office) and **$168.3 million** (retail) to focus on multifamily - The company is undergoing a strategic transformation to focus on the multifamily sector by selling its office and retail properties[106](index=106&type=chunk) - Net proceeds from asset sales will be used to fund multifamily acquisitions in Southeastern markets and to repay outstanding debt[107](index=107&type=chunk) Key Operating Results (Q2 2021 vs Q2 2020, in thousands) | Metric | 2021 | 2020 | $ Change | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net loss | $(6,992) | $(5,406) | $(1,586) | 29.3% | | NOI | $25,067 | $27,169 | $(2,102) | (7.7)% | | NAREIT FFO | $20,559 | $31,732 | $(11,173) | (35.2)% | [Results of Operations](index=27&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Consolidated NOI for Q2 2021 decreased 7.7% to **$25.1 million**, with net loss increasing due to transformation costs and derivative losses Consolidated NOI Comparison (Q2 2021 vs Q2 2020, in thousands) | Category | 2021 | 2020 | $ Change | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Same-Store NOI | $24,644 | $25,230 | $(586) | (2.3)% | | **Consolidated NOI** | **$25,067** | **$27,169** | **$(2,102)** | **(7.7)%** | - Same-store multifamily average occupancy increased to **95.1%** in Q2 2021 from **94.5%** in Q2 2020[134](index=134&type=chunk) - Key drivers of the increased net loss in Q2 2021 were **$3.8 million** in transformation costs and a **$5.8 million** loss on interest rate derivatives, which were not present in Q2 2020[137](index=137&type=chunk)[141](index=141&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=35&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) Liquidity is approximately **$1.4 billion** as of July 26, 2021, with plans to redeem **$300 million** Senior Notes and repay **$150 million** of its Term Loan - As of July 26, 2021, total liquidity was approximately **$1.4 billion**, consisting of approximately **$665 million** in cash and **$700 million** in credit facility availability[167](index=167&type=chunk) - The company plans to redeem all **$300.0 million** of its Senior Notes due in 2022 and repay **$150.0 million** of its 2018 Term Loan in Q3 2021[168](index=168&type=chunk)[175](index=175&type=chunk) - After planned debt repayments, the company will have no debt maturities until 2023, with the weighted average maturity of its debt being **4.7 years**[168](index=168&type=chunk)[176](index=176&type=chunk) [Funds From Operations](index=39&type=section&id=Funds%20From%20Operations) NAREIT FFO for Q2 2021 decreased to **$20.6 million** from **$31.7 million** in Q2 2020, reflecting lower operating performance and derivative losses NAREIT FFO Reconciliation (in thousands) | Metric | Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net loss | $(6,992) | $(5,406) | | Depreciation and amortization | $27,551 | $29,599 | | Loss on sale of depreciable real estate | $0 | $7,539 | | **NAREIT FFO** | **$20,559** | **$31,732** | [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk](index=40&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20about%20Market%20Risk) Primary market risk is interest rate risk, managed with swaps, but a **$5.8 million** loss was recognized due to ineffective hedges from a planned **$150 million** term loan prepayment - The principal market risk is interest rate risk, and the company uses interest rate swaps to manage exposure on its variable-rate debt[195](index=195&type=chunk)[196](index=196&type=chunk) - The company plans to prepay a **$150.0 million** portion of the 2018 Term Loan, consequently, the related interest rate swap hedges were determined to be no longer effective, leading to a recognized loss of **$5.8 million**[198](index=198&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=42&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level, with no material changes to internal control over financial reporting during the quarter - Management concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of the end of the quarter[203](index=203&type=chunk) - There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting during the quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the company's internal controls[204](index=204&type=chunk) Part II: Other Information [Legal Proceedings](index=43&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company reports no material legal proceedings - None[207](index=207&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=43&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) A new risk factor highlights challenges in expanding the multifamily platform into new Southeastern markets due to unfamiliarity with local dynamics - A new risk factor highlights the challenges of expanding into new markets, stating the company may be unable to successfully expand its multifamily operations into the Southeastern U.S[209](index=209&type=chunk) - Risks include a lack of familiarity with the dynamics and market conditions of new markets, which could adversely affect the ability to build market share or achieve desired returns[210](index=210&type=chunk) [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=43&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) The company reports no unregistered sales of equity securities - None[211](index=211&type=chunk) [Exhibits](index=44&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q, including the office portfolio Purchase and Sale Agreement and CEO/CFO certifications - Key exhibits filed include the Purchase and Sale Agreement with BPG Acquisitions, LLC, dated June 14, 2021, and certifications by the CEO, CFO, and Chief Accounting Officer[216](index=216&type=chunk)
Elme munities(ELME) - 2021 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-07-30 20:57
Washington Real Estate Investment (WRE) Q2 2021 Earnings Conference Call July 30, 2021 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Amy Hopkins - VP, IR Paul McDermott - Chairman, President & CEO Stephen Riffee - EVP & CFO Conference Call Participants Anthony Paolone - JPMorgan Operator Operator Welcome to the Washington Real Estate Investment Trust Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Before turning over the call to the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, Paul McDermott, Amy Ho ...
Elme munities(ELME) - 2021 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-05-01 20:29
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (WRE) Q1 2021 Results Conference Call April 29, 2021 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Paul McDermott - President & Chief Executive Officer Drew Hammond - Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer Steve Riffee - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Grant Montgomery - Vice President and Head of Research Conference Call Participants Blaine Heck - Wells Fargo Chris Lucas - Capital One Securities Anthony Paolone - JPMorgan Daniel Ismail - Green ...
Elme munities(ELME) - 2021 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2021-04-28 16:00
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Large Accelerated Filer ☒ Accelerated Filer ☐ Non-accelerated Filer ☐ Smaller Reporting Company ☐ Emerging Growth Company ☐ FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For quarterly period ended March 31, 2021 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITI ...
Elme munities(ELME) - 2020 Q4 - Annual Report
2021-02-15 16:00
UNITED STATES 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 fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 COMMISSION FILE NO. 001-06622 | --- | --- | --- | |-- ...
Elme munities(ELME) - 2020 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-02-12 21:52
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (WRE) Q4 2020 Earnings Conference Call February 12, 2021 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Amy Hopkins - VP, IR Paul McDermott - Chairman, President & CEO Stephen Riffee - EVP & CFO Conference Call Participants Anthony Paolone - JP Morgan Blaine Heck - Wells Fargo Dave Rodgers - Robert W. Baird Chris Lucas - Capital One Securities Welcome to the Washington Real Estate Investment Trust fourth quarter earnings conference call. As a reminder, today's call is being recorde ...
Elme munities(ELME) - 2020 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-10-30 23:37
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported core FFO of $0.36 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2020, with same-store NOI declining 4.9% on a GAAP basis and 3.6% year-to-date [43][44] - Overall multifamily same-store NOI decreased by 3.8% year-over-year on both GAAP and cash basis [44] - The company maintained a strong liquidity position with approximately $520 million available, following the execution of a $350 million green bond [42] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Multifamily collections were strong, with 99% of cash in contractual rents collected during the third quarter, outperforming national averages [33][34] - Office collections improved to 97% of cash rents collected during the third quarter, with 88% for retail tenants [36][38] - The suburban multifamily portfolio continued to outperform, with gross lease rates increasing by 1.1% during the third quarter [45] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Washington Metro region showed resilience, with no office-using sector losing more than 4% of the total workforce year-over-year [11] - The tech sector leasing activity in Northern Virginia is expected to increase, with over 1.5 million square feet of active requirements in the pipeline [19] - The company’s multifamily units are primarily affordable, with over 75% of units affordable to renters earning $75,000 or less [15][16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on long-term strategic growth plans and has reshaped its portfolio ahead of the downturn [7][19] - The suburban expansion through the Assembly portfolio acquisition is performing well, capitalizing on the demand for spacious living [20] - The company aims to achieve BREEAM certification for the Assembly portfolio and LEED Silver certification for Trove, emphasizing sustainability [40][41] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of the portfolio and the ability to absorb near-term impacts while preserving long-term growth opportunities [9][27] - The company withdrew its previously issued 2020 outlook due to the volatile macro environment but reinstated guidance with core FFO per share expected to range from $1.44 to $1.46 [55][58] - Management noted that the duration and extent of economic disruption in 2021 remains uncertain, but they expect growth to resume sequentially in 2021 [57][58] Other Important Information - The company has implemented enhanced cleaning protocols and safety measures in its commercial properties to prepare for reentry [8] - The company was recognized for its robust ESG program, receiving an award for the Best Corporate Responsibility Program in DC and Maryland [29][30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Is there an increase in transactional volume in the investment sales market? - Management noted that suburban multifamily markets are seeing increased activity, while downtown D.C. is hindered by TOPA regulations [76][77] Question: Are there more core deals or value-add deals on the market? - Management indicated that Northern Virginia is seeing more value-add deals due to the resiliency of the job market, while D.C. is less active [84][85] Question: What is the outlook for smaller tenants in terms of space utilization? - Smaller tenants are returning to the office, while larger tenants are more cautious and considering longer-term deals [93][94] Question: What is the company's stance on potential asset dispositions? - Management remains open to monetizing assets if compelling offers arise, but is currently focused on maintaining cash flow [102][103]
Elme munities(ELME) - 2020 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2020-10-30 20:35
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Large Accelerated Filer ☒ Accelerated Filer ☐ Non-accelerated Filer ☐ Smaller Reporting Company ☐ Emerging Growth Company ☐ FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For quarterly period ended September 30, 2020 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECU ...