2025 NAREIT FFO Guidance Initiated at a Range of $2.87 to $2.97 Per Share/Unit, Approximately 10% Growth at the Midpoint Increased First Quarter 2025 Dividend to $0.445 Per Share, a 20.3% Increase Signed 4.7 Million Square Feet of Development Leases in 2024 Inclusive of Joint Venture, Second Highest Annual Total Since 2012; 1.4 Million Square Feet Signed in the Fourth Quarter Cash Rental Rates Up 50.8%, Second Consecutive Annual Increase Greater Than 50% 33% Cash Rental Rate Increase on Leases Signed To-Da ...

PRESS RELEASEParis, February 5, 2025 Information on the total number of voting rightsand shares forming the share capital(Article L.233-8 II of the French Commercial Code andArticle 223-16 of the General Regulation of the French Financial Markets Authority) DateIssued capitalPar valueTotal number of sharesTotal number of voting rightsTheoretical*Exercisable**January 31, 2025€ 244,633,504<td style="width:69. ...

CHICAGO, Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR), a leading fully integrated owner, operator and developer of logistics real estate, today reported the tax treatment of its 2024 distributions.  This release is based on the preliminary results of work on the Company's tax filings and may be subject to correction or adjustment when the filings are completed. However, no material change in the information reported is expected. Shareholders are encouraged to consult with the ...

CHICAGO, January 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR), a leading fully integrated owner, operator and developer of logistics real estate, will host its fourth quarter and full year 2024 results conference call on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CST (11:00 a.m. EST). The conference call may be accessed by dialing (877) 870-4263, passcode "First Industrial". The conference call will also be webcast live on the Investors page of the Company's website at www.firstindu ...

PRESS RELEASEParis, January 6, 2025 Information on the total number of voting rightsand shares forming the share capital(Article L.233-8 II of the French Commercial Code andArticle 223-16 of the General Regulation of the French Financial Markets Authority) DateIssued capitalPar valueTotal number of sharesTotal number of voting rightsTheoretical*Exercisable**December 31, 2024€ 244,633,504<td style="width:69. ...

Group 1 - First Industrial Realty Trust (NYSE: FR) has experienced a moderate performance over the past year, with a share price increase of 26% [1] - The forward outlook for the company may be less encouraging due to elevated interest rates and uncertainty surrounding trade flows [1]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - NAREIT funds from operations increased to $0.68 per fully diluted share compared to $0.62 per share in Q3 2023, reflecting a growth of 9.7% year-over-year [9] - Cash same-store NOI growth for the quarter was 7.6%, driven by increases in rental rates on new and renewal leasing, with an adjusted growth of 11.9% when including tenant improvement reimbursements [9][10] - In-service occupancy finished at 95%, with approximately 200 basis points of lease-up opportunity from developments placed in service in 2023 and 2024 [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Renewal leasing remained strong, achieving a cash rental rate increase of 51% for 2024 expirations, following a 58% increase for 2023 commencements [6] - Approximately 3.5 million square feet of leases commenced in the quarter, with 500,000 square feet being new leases, 2.2 million square feet for renewals, and 900,000 square feet for developments and acquisitions [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. industrial market vacancy increased by 10 basis points to 5.8%, with third-quarter completions totaling 87 million square feet, down approximately 30% from the previous quarter [5] - In target markets, completions were 45 million square feet, down 40% from the prior quarter, while new starts totaled 36 million square feet, down 68% from the peak in Q3 2022 [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on capital deployment and monitoring demand and competing supply in target investment markets, with a new development launched in Nashville projected at $54 million and an expected cash yield of approximately 7% [7][8] - The company has a strong balance sheet with no maturities until 2026, allowing for flexibility in capital allocation [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that while renewal activity is strong, new growth investments are being delayed due to macroeconomic uncertainties and geopolitical issues [33][38] - The company anticipates that the dynamics of the market will shift as alternatives for potential tenants are absorbed, particularly in markets like Southern California, New Jersey, and South Florida [17][18] Other Important Information - The company sold a portfolio in New Jersey for $82 million and has completed year-to-date dispositions totaling $157 million [8] - The impact of California's AB-98 legislation is expected to be a tailwind for the company, increasing the value of existing assets and putting upward pressure on rents [54][55] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you discuss the drivers for occupancy guidance? - Management indicated that development leasing is key to achieving higher occupancy, with 400,000 square feet of development leasing included in guidance for Q4 [15][16] Question: What markets are poised for growth? - Management highlighted strong rent growth in Southern California, New Jersey, and South Florida, with traction also seen in Pennsylvania, Nashville, and Houston [17][18] Question: What is the status of the Boohoo lease? - Management confirmed that Boohoo is current on rent and plans to sublet the building, with a security deposit in place to cover potential rent shortfalls [21][23] Question: How does the election impact tenant decision-making? - Management noted that tenants are cautious about new growth investments until the economic landscape stabilizes post-election [38] Question: What is the outlook for market rent growth? - Management indicated that overall rents are flattish to slightly up, with Southern California seeing increases of 2% to 3% year-over-year [42] Question: How is the transaction market performing? - Management observed significant capital chasing opportunities, with increased competition for transactions and a decrease in cap rates by about 25 basis points over the last three months [44][45]

First Industrial Realty Trust (FR) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.68 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.67 per share. This compares to FFO of $0.62 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an FFO surprise of 1.49%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this real estate investment trust would post FFO of $0.64 per share when it actually produced FFO of $0.66, delivering a surprise of 3.13%. Over the ...

CHICAGO, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR), a leading fully integrated owner, operator and developer of logistics real estate, will host its third quarter 2024 results conference call on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CDT (11:00 a.m. EDT). The conference call may be accessed by dialing (877) 870-4263, passcode "First Industrial". The conference call will also be webcast live on the Investors page of the Company's website at www.firstindustrial.com. First I ...

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