Summary of First Industrial Realty Trust (FR) 2025 Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: First Industrial Realty Trust (FR) - **Industry**: Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), specifically focused on industrial properties Key Points and Arguments Market Conditions - The ongoing tariff discussions have created uncertainty in investment decisions, impacting capital markets significantly [3][4] - National vacancy rate stands at **5.9%** with **54 million square feet** of net absorption in Q1 [4] - Development starts have decreased by **60% to 70%** from peak levels, indicating a disciplined market response [4] Demand Drivers - E-commerce, supply chain diversification, and reshoring are primary drivers for logistics space demand [4] - Tenant inquiries and tours have increased entering 2025, although decision-making remains cautious due to tariff uncertainties [4][5] Leasing Activity - Renewal activity is strong, with **73%** of square footage renewed and cash rental rate increases of **30%** overall, and **36%** excluding a large fixed-rate renewal [5][6] - Full-year cash rental rate growth is expected to be between **30% to 40%**, following two years of over **50%** growth [6] Portfolio Performance - Occupancy rate at **95.3%** and cash same-store NOI growth at **10.1%** [6] - Development leasing target for the year is **1.5 million square feet**, significantly lower than the previous year's **4.7 million square feet** due to limited remaining developments [7] Acquisition and Development Strategy - Recent acquisitions include two fully leased developments in Phoenix, totaling **796,000 square feet** for **$120 million** with a cash yield of **6.4%** [8] - The company has land positions that can accommodate **15 million square feet** of future growth [9] Financial Health - Strong balance sheet with a leverage ratio of **5.2 times** net debt to adjusted EBITDA and high fixed charge coverage of **5.1 times** [10] - Completed a **$450 million** public bond offering, the first since 2007, with strong investor demand [10][36] Future Outlook - Focus on driving future cash flow growth, reflected in a **20.3%** dividend growth in Q1 [11] - Anticipated rent growth nationally around **2% to 3%**, influenced by high availability rates in many markets [23] Sector Activity - The three primary logistics sectors (3PLs, general retail, and food & beverage) are currently very active, with 3PLs accounting for **35%** of leased space [20] - Amazon's interest in investing **$15 billion** in rural industrial locations is expected to stimulate market activity [17][18] Development Pipeline - The company has a strategic land bank capable of developing **16 million square feet** and is looking to add more land, particularly in the eastern U.S. [29][30] - Development yields have averaged **40% to 50%** with overall yields around **7%** [33] Tenant Credit and Bad Debt - Bad debt expense remains low, averaging **12 basis points** of total revenues over the last ten years, with only one material tenant on the watch list [42][43] Conclusion - The company is well-positioned to capitalize on long-term demand drivers despite current market uncertainties, with a strong focus on maintaining financial health and strategic growth through acquisitions and development [10][11][29]

CHICAGO, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR), a leading fully integrated owner, operator and developer of logistics real estate, will present at Nareit's REITWeek 2025 Investor Conference on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM EDT (1:30 PM CDT).A webcast of the presentation will be available on First Industrial's website at www.firstindustrial.com under the "Investors" tab. A replay of the webcast will also be available on the website through Thursday, July 3, 2025.First ...

Core Insights - Blackstone's total market value of holdings reached $24.1 billion for Q1 2025, up from $22.0 billion in the previous quarter, representing a 9% increase [1][2] - The investment portfolio included 47 new stocks, 36 stocks were increased, 25 stocks were reduced, and 39 stocks were completely sold out [1][2] - The top ten holdings accounted for 68.8% of the total market value [1][2] Holdings Overview - The largest holding is Cheniere Energy Partners (CQP.US) with approximately 102 million shares valued at about $6.759 billion, making up 28.07% of the portfolio, unchanged from the previous quarter [2][3] - Corebridge Financial Inc. (CRBG.US) is the second-largest holding with around 61.96 million shares valued at approximately $1.956 billion, also unchanged [2][3] - Williams (WMB.US) ranks third with about 20.08 million shares valued at approximately $1.200 billion, reflecting a 5.94% increase in holdings [3][4] Sector Focus - The portfolio shows a strong inclination towards energy stocks, with significant positions in companies like Targa Resources (TRGP.US), Energy Transfer Equity LP (ET.US), and MPLX LP (MPLX.US) [3][4] - The top five purchases included SPDR S&P 500 ETF put options, CoreWeave (CRWV.US), Kinder Morgan (KMI.US), Hess Midstream (HESM.US), and Enbridge (ENB.US) [4][5] - The top five sales included Expand Energy, First Industrial Realty (FR.US), Western Midstream (WES.US), Energy Transfer (ET.US), and NextEra Energy (NEE.US) [5][6]

Core Viewpoint - Valeo has announced the issuance of new green bonds amounting to 650 million euros, maturing on May 20, 2031, with a coupon rate of 5.125% [1][2]. Group 1: Green Bond Details - The green bond issue raised 650 million euros, with a maturity period of 6 years and a coupon of 5.125% [1]. - The transaction was facilitated by several financial institutions, including BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole CIB, CIC, Helaba, ING, and Mizuho, acting as Joint Active Bookrunners [1]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the green bond issuance will be allocated to finance projects and investments related to technologies that support low-carbon mobility, particularly focusing on vehicle electrification [2]. Group 3: Sustainability Framework - The green bonds are issued under Valeo's Green and Sustainability-linked Financing framework, which was established in July 2021 and updated in September 2023 [3]. - A fifth supplement to the base prospectus was approved by the AMF on May 7, 2025 [3]. Group 4: Long-term Sustainability Goals - Valeo aims to achieve Net Zero by 2050, encompassing all its operating activities and supply chain globally, as well as its entire value chain in Europe [4]. - The company plans to continue developing its portfolio of technologies that promote low-carbon mobility, making them accessible to a wider audience [4].

Company Overview - Valeo is a technology company that partners with automakers and new mobility players, focusing on making mobility cleaner, safer, and smarter [3] - The company has a strong technological and industrial leadership in four key areas: electrification, driving assistance systems, interior experience reinvention, and lighting [3] Financial Performance - Valeo reported sales of €21.5 billion in 2024 [4] - As of December 31, 2024, the company employed 106,100 people across 28 countries, operating 155 plants and 46 research and development centers [4] Share Capital and Voting Rights - As of April 30, 2025, Valeo's issued capital was €244,633,504, with a total of 244,633,504 shares [1] - The total number of theoretical voting rights was 274,271,563, while the total number of exercisable voting rights was 273,819,196 [1][2]

Core Insights - Valeo recorded first-quarter sales of 5.3 billion euros, a decrease of 2.1% compared to the same period in 2024, with a like-for-like (LFL) change of -0.8% [6][10][7] - The company confirmed its objectives for 2025, focusing on improving profitability and cash generation despite a challenging environment marked by tariff impacts [9][28][26] Sales Performance - Original equipment sales accounted for 85% of total sales, remaining stable on a like-for-like basis, while aftermarket sales increased by 3% LFL [6][12][9] - The miscellaneous category saw a significant decline of 15% LFL, attributed to a high basis of comparison from the previous year [12][11] - Sales by region showed a mixed performance, with Europe and Africa outperforming automotive production by 10 percentage points, while China underperformed by 20 percentage points [13][17][15] Strategic Initiatives - Valeo is accelerating restructuring plans to reduce administrative and selling costs by approximately 5% and investments by around 15% compared to the first half of 2024 [3][30][29] - The company is actively reviewing its supply chain to mitigate tariff impacts and aims to secure compensation for 100% of the costs associated with tariffs [31][32][28] Product and Innovation Highlights - The company continues to leverage its strong product portfolio, particularly in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), with notable order intake from Volkswagen [4][36][37] - Valeo's innovations in electrification and vehicle autonomy have received industry recognition, contributing to substantial order intake [34][35][36] Financial Outlook - Valeo's 2025 objectives include achieving sales between 21.5 to 22.5 billion euros, with an EBITDA margin target of 13.5% to 14.5% [26][28] - The company anticipates generating cumulative free cash flow of around 1 billion euros for the 2024-2025 period, factoring in restructuring costs [26][29]

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Financial Performance - Total revenues for Q1 2025 were $177,074,000, an increase of 9.9% compared to $162,272,000 in Q1 2024[24] - Net income for Q1 2025 was $52,884,000, down 25.0% from $70,498,000 in Q1 2024[24] - Comprehensive income for Q1 2025 was $44,975,000, a decrease of 44.4% from $80,921,000 in Q1 2024[27] - Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $52,884,000, a decrease of 25.1% compared to $70,498,000 for the same period in 2024[40] - Basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the company were $0.36 for the three months ended March 31, 2025, down from $0.52 in the same period of 2024[90] - Net income available to common stockholders for Q1 2025 was $48,103,000, a decrease of 29.7% from $68,452,000 in Q1 2024[168] Revenue and Lease Performance - Lease revenue increased to $175,376,000 in Q1 2025, up from $159,735,000 in Q1 2024, reflecting a growth of 9.8%[24] - Total revenues increased to $177,074,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2025, up 9.9% from $162,272,000 in the prior year[40] - Lease revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $175,376,000, an increase of 9.8% from $159,735,000 in the same period last year[40] - Same Store Revenues increased to $164,394,000 in Q1 2025, up 6.9% from $154,310,000 in Q1 2024[166] Cash Flow and Investments - Net cash provided by operating activities rose to $88,566,000, compared to $62,499,000 in the same quarter of 2024, reflecting a 41.8% increase[33] - Cash provided by operating activities increased to $88,585,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $62,509,000 in the prior year, reflecting a 41.7% increase[49] - The net cash used in investing activities was $213,348,000, significantly higher than $19,031,000 in the same quarter of 2024[33] - Cash used in investing activities rose significantly by $194.3 million, totaling $213.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025[148] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of March 31, 2025, were $5,448,054,000, compared to $5,261,426,000 at the end of 2024, representing a growth of 3.5%[22] - Total liabilities increased to $2,704,832,000 as of March 31, 2025, from $2,515,398,000 at the end of 2024, an increase of 7.5%[22] - The company’s equity as of March 31, 2025, was $2,743,222,000, slightly down from $2,746,028,000 at the end of 2024[22] - The company’s total debt as of March 31, 2025, was approximately $2,387.1 million, with 81.0% being fixed rate debt[152] Dividends and Distributions - The company declared dividends of $0.445 per share for Q1 2025, compared to $0.370 per share in Q1 2024[30] - The company paid $50,087,000 in common stock dividends and unit distributions during the quarter, compared to $43,220,000 in the previous year[33] - Unit distributions for the three months ended March 31, 2025, totaled $60,854,000, an increase from $50,309,000 in the prior year[49] Property and Operations - The company owned 416 industrial properties as of March 31, 2025, with a total gross leasable area of approximately 68.2 million square feet[57] - The average daily occupancy rate for same store properties was 95.7% for Q1 2025, compared to 95.0% for Q1 2024[127] - Cash rental rates for new and renewal leases increased by 41.7% during the quarter, indicating strong demand[118] - The company focuses on 15 key logistics markets in the U.S., emphasizing coastal markets with favorable industrial real estate fundamentals[115] Joint Venture Performance - The company holds an 88% interest in a Joint Venture Partnership for developing land in the Phoenix metropolitan area, consolidating the partnership in its financial statements[78] - The company earned fees of $465 million from the Joint Venture for the three months ended March 31, 2025, a decrease of 45.9% compared to $859 million for the same period in 2024[80] - Net income of the Joint Venture for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $39,879 million, significantly up from $2,032 million in 2024, primarily due to a gain on sale of $39,630 million from Buildings A and B[82] - Incentive fees earned from the Joint Venture increased to $7,976 million in Q1 2025 from $406 million in Q1 2024, reflecting a substantial growth in performance[83] Interest and Financing - The company amended and restated its existing $200 million unsecured term loan, now maturing on March 17, 2028, with an all-in interest rate of 1.82%[71] - The company increased its Unsecured Credit Facility from $750 million to $850 million, maturing on March 16, 2029, with a variable interest rate based on SOFR plus a credit spread[72] - Interest expense for Q1 2025 was $19,469,000, a decrease from $20,897,000 in Q1 2024[168] - Interest expense decreased by $1.4 million, or 6.8%, due to a lower weighted average interest rate of 4.03%[134] Legal and Compliance - The company is involved in legal actions related to its industrial properties, but does not expect any material adverse effects on its financial position[103]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, funds from operations (FFO) were reported at $0.68 per fully diluted share, an increase from $0.60 per share in Q1 2024, indicating a positive trend in financial performance [22] - Cash same-store rental growth for the quarter, excluding termination fees, was 10.1%, driven by increases in rental rates and higher average occupancy [22][23] - In-service occupancy at the end of the quarter was 95.3%, a decrease of 90 basis points from year-end and 20 basis points from the year-ago quarter [22][23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved a cash rental rate increase of 30% for new and renewal leasing, with a projected growth of 30% to 40% for the full year [15][29] - Development leasing included a successful expansion of a tenant in Denver, bringing a 200,000 square foot building to 100% occupancy [16] - The company plans to break ground on a 176,000 square foot facility in Dallas, targeting a cash yield of approximately 8% [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Nationally, vacancy in Tier 1 U.S. markets was reported at 5.9%, unchanged since year-end [12] - Net absorption was 56 million square feet, with 24 million square feet occurring in the company's target markets [12] - New construction starts were 75% lower than the peak in Q3 2022, with only 54 million square feet breaking ground in Q1 [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on executing objectives to drive long-term cash flow growth while monitoring the impact of tariffs on tenant demand [30] - The strategy includes remaining opportunistic in new investments, particularly in markets like Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania [50] - The company aims to capitalize on unmet demand in specific sub-markets while being cautious due to tariff uncertainties [50] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed that the evolving landscape surrounding tariffs poses potential risks to business activity and leasing markets [10][11] - The company remains optimistic about its leasing objectives and has seen increased activity in tenant requests for proposals (RFPs) despite tariff concerns [47][75] - Management noted that while some conversations have paused, the overall interest and demand for space remain strong [88][90] Other Important Information - The company renewed its senior unsecured revolving credit facility by $100 million, extending the maturity date to March 2030 [24] - The company acquired two fully leased developments in Phoenix for a total basis of $120 million, with a cash yield of 6.4% [20] - The company expects to capitalize about $0.09 per share of interest for the full year of 2025 [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of tariffs on tenancy perspective - Management indicated that exposure to Chinese 3PLs is minimal, with only 450,000 square feet leased to them, and no significant concerns from auto tenants [35][37] Question: Development leasing visibility - Management confirmed that the majority of development leasing is still expected in Q4, with good activity in the market despite some tenant concerns [41][46] Question: G&A expenses related to stock-based compensation - Management acknowledged an increase in G&A due to accelerated stock-based compensation but did not provide specific figures during the call [55] Question: Current tenant activity and leasing velocity - Management noted that while some tenants have paused decisions, the overall interest remains strong, and many are still moving forward with leasing [88][90] Question: Development starts and market conditions - Management confirmed that the two new developments planned for Q2 are proceeding as they cater to local demand, despite current market uncertainties [144][145] Question: Amazon's expansion and RFPs - Management observed that Amazon is focused on enhancing same-day delivery capabilities and is active in several markets, indicating a shift in their approach to warehousing [161][162]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, funds from operations (FFO) were reported at $0.68 per fully diluted share, an increase from $0.60 per share in Q1 2024, indicating a positive trend in financial performance [22] - Cash same-store rental growth for the quarter, excluding termination fees, was 10.1%, driven by increases in rental rates and higher average occupancy [22][23] - In-service occupancy at the end of the quarter was 95.3%, a decrease of 90 basis points from year-end and 20 basis points from the year-ago quarter [22][23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved a cash rental rate increase of 30% for new and renewal leasing, with a projected growth of 30% to 40% for the full year [15][29] - Development leasing included a successful expansion of a tenant in Denver, bringing a 200,000 square foot building to 100% occupancy [16] - The company plans to break ground on a 176,000 square foot facility in Dallas, targeting a cash yield of approximately 8% [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Nationally, vacancy in Tier 1 U.S. markets was reported at 5.9%, unchanged since year-end [12] - Net absorption was 56 million square feet, with 24 million square feet in target markets, while new construction starts were 75% lower than the peak in Q3 2022 [13] - In the Inland Empire, vacancy rates decreased by 30 basis points, with net absorption of 3 million square feet, indicating a positive trend in that market [65] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on executing objectives to drive long-term cash flow growth while monitoring the impact of tariffs on tenant demand [30] - Future developments will target areas with unmet demand, particularly in Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania [50] - The company remains opportunistic regarding new investments, emphasizing risk-adjusted returns in targeted sub-markets [50][134] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed caution regarding the evolving landscape surrounding tariffs and their potential impact on business activity and leasing markets [10][11] - The tone remains positive, with good momentum and increased foot traffic, although decision-making has slowed due to uncertainty around tariffs [75][90] - Management anticipates that the majority of tenant demand will continue, despite some conversations being paused [88][90] Other Important Information - The company renewed its senior unsecured revolving credit facility by $100 million, extending the maturity date to March 2030 [24] - The company acquired two fully leased developments in Phoenix for $120 million, with a cash yield of 6.4% [20] - The company expects to capitalize about $0.09 per share of interest for the full year of 2025 [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of tariffs on tenancy perspective - Management indicated that exposure to Chinese 3PLs is minimal, with only 450,000 square feet leased to them, and no significant concerns from auto tenants [35][37] Question: Development leasing visibility - Management confirmed that the majority of development leasing is expected in Q4, with good activity in the market despite some tenant concerns regarding tariffs [41][46] Question: G&A expenses related to stock-based compensation - Management acknowledged an increase in G&A due to accelerated stock-based compensation but did not provide a specific dollar amount during the call [55] Question: Current tenant activity and leasing velocity - Management noted that while some tenants have paused, the overall interest and demand remain strong, with no specific concentration of paused activity in certain industries [88][92] Question: Development yields and construction costs - Management stated that they can achieve yields over 7% on new developments, despite rising construction costs, by focusing on areas with strong demand [112][114] Question: Amazon's expansion plans and RFPs - Management observed that Amazon is focused on expanding same-day delivery capabilities and is active in several markets, indicating a shift in their approach to warehousing [161][162]