PresentationWelcome to the Kite Realty Group roundtable here. Happy to have Heath on with us today. Heath Fear is the CFO of the company. Heath we've got a big group here. So I'll turn it over to you for some opening remarks.Heath FearExecutive VP & CFO First, I want to thank everyone for joining us today. After yesterday, the majority of people told us they weren't going to be here today. So I'm actually surprised we have a full room. So thanks all of you for joining us here. I'm Heath Fear. I've been the ...

PresentationWelcome to the Kite Realty Group roundtable here. Happy to have Heath on with us today. Heath Fear is the CFO of the company. Heath we've got a big group here. So I'll turn it over to you for some opening remarks.Heath FearExecutive VP & CFO First, I want to thank everyone for joining us today. After yesterday, the majority of people told us they weren't going to be here today. So I'm actually surprised we have a full room. So thanks all of you for joining us here. I'm Heath Fear. I've been the ...

Company Overview - Kite Realty Group (NYSE: KRG) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) based in Indianapolis, IN, focusing on open-air shopping centers and mixed-use assets [2] - The company primarily operates a grocery-anchored portfolio located in high-growth Sun Belt and strategic gateway markets, optimizing its portfolio to maximize value and returns to shareholders [2] - As of June 30, 2025, Kite Realty Group owned interests in 181 U.S. open-air shopping centers and mixed-use assets, totaling approximately 29.8 million square feet of gross leasable space [2] Upcoming Events - Kite Realty Group will present at the 2025 BofA Securities Global Real Estate Conference on September 11, 2025, at 9:35 a.m. ET [1] - The presentation will include the KRG Q2 2025 Investor Update, and a replay will be available on the company's website within 24 hours after the event [1]

Core Viewpoint - The recent non-binding takeout offer for Plymouth Industrial signifies a growing trend in M&A activity within the real estate sector, driven by favorable market conditions and significant valuation disparities among REITs [1][6]. Group 1: M&A Activity Drivers - The median REIT is currently trading at 81.8% of NAV, with some REITs as low as 46% and others at 198%, creating opportunities for accretive M&A transactions [1][6]. - Strong fundamentals in REITs are evident, with 60.7% of REITs beating earnings in Q2 2025, indicating robust performance in the sector [5][6]. - There is ample capital available for acquisitions, with private equity firms and publicly traded REITs well-capitalized following the reopening of equity and debt markets post-pandemic [6][7]. Group 2: Sector-Specific Transaction Volume - Industrial REITs have been particularly active, acquiring 90 properties in 2025 for a total of $3.94 billion [8]. - In the shopping center sector, Blackstone's buyout of ROIC and 86 individual property purchases by shopping center REITs totaling $2.39 billion highlight increased M&A interest [9]. - The multifamily sector has seen significant activity, with Equity Residential acquiring a portfolio from Blackstone for $964 million and BSR REIT selling to Avalon Bay for $618 million, alongside $2.7 billion in individual asset purchases [10]. Group 3: Targeted REITs for Acquisition - Whitestone REIT is a potential target due to its trading at $12.91, significantly below its NAV of $17.88, despite strong asset performance [12][17]. - Centerspace is trading at 73.9% of NAV, with a unique portfolio that is outperforming in its markets, making it an attractive acquisition target [18][19]. - Kite Realty is noted for its large discount to NAV and strong cash flows, presenting an opportunity for accretive acquisitions [21][23]. - Farmland Partners is strategically selling assets to buy back stock, potentially leading to a full company sale in the future [24][25]. - Armada Hoffler is trading at a substantial discount to NAV, with a market price of $7.15 compared to an NAV of $12.49, indicating a significant acquisition opportunity [25][30].

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 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: 001-32268 Kite Realty Group Trust UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q 30 S. Meridian Street, Suite 1100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Kite Realty Group Trust reported NAREIT FFO per share of $0.51 and core FFO per share of $0.50 for Q2 2025, reflecting strong operational performance [14] - Same property NOI grew by 3.3%, driven by a 250 basis point contribution from higher minimum rents and a 50 basis point improvement in net recoveries [15] - The company increased its NAREIT and core FFO per share guidance by $0.01 each, primarily due to lower than anticipated bad debt and higher than anticipated overage rent [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Blended cash leasing spreads in Q2 were 17%, the highest quarterly blended spread in the past five years [5] - Leasing spreads for non-option renewals were nearly 20% in Q2 and 16% over the last twelve months [6] - New leasing volume more than doubled sequentially, driven by 11 new anchor leases executed in Q2 [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Over 80% of the boxes recaptured due to recent bankruptcies are leased or in active negotiations, indicating strong demand in the market [11] - The small shop lease rate increased by 30 basis points sequentially and 80 basis points year over year, reflecting a disciplined approach to leasing [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on capital recycling efforts to reshape its portfolio and reduce exposure to at-risk tenants, with significant steps taken in executing its long-term portfolio vision [10] - Strategic partnerships with GIC now comprise over $1 billion of gross asset value, indicating a strong focus on lifestyle and mixed-use assets [11] - The company aims to enhance its long-term growth profile by prioritizing credit quality and strong starting rents in its leasing strategy [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the leasing momentum and the potential for significant occupancy gains in the coming quarters [14][45] - The company is focused on delivering strong results and creating long-term value, despite short-term disruptions from anchor bankruptcies [12][18] - Management believes that the current market conditions present a great opportunity for growth and investment in the stock [49] Other Important Information - The company has comprehensive flood insurance for Eastgate Crossing, which suffered flooding due to Tropical Storm Chantal [12] - The company opportunistically returned to the public debt market by issuing a seven-year $300 million bond at a coupon of 5.2% [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Have you seen any meaningful changes in lease gestation periods? - Management noted that leasing activity has picked up substantially, indicating strong demand across the board [20] Question: What are you hearing from prospective tenants regarding higher embedded escalators? - Management reported success in generating higher growth, with embedded growth in the overall portfolio at 3.4% for the first half of the year [23][24] Question: Can you comment on the forward leasing pipeline and July activity? - Management expressed confidence in the strong demand and the quality of opportunities available for retailers [27] Question: What is the latest on the sale of City Center? - The property is still being marketed for sale, with new leasing activity providing some positive momentum [37] Question: How are you seeing investor interest in larger community centers? - Management indicated strong demand for larger format centers, with institutional investors showing renewed interest [43] Question: What is the appetite for share buybacks today? - Management stated that they are always considering buybacks but are currently focused on capital investments with high returns [102]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Kite Realty Group Trust reported NAREIT FFO per share of $0.51 and core FFO per share of $0.50 for Q2 2025, reflecting a year-over-year growth despite temporary disruptions from anchor bankruptcies [15][16] - Same property NOI grew by 3.3%, driven by a 250 basis point contribution from higher minimum rents and a 50 basis point improvement in net recoveries [16] - The company increased its NAREIT and core FFO per share guidance by $0.01 each, primarily due to lower than anticipated bad debt and higher than anticipated overage rent [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Blended cash leasing spreads in Q2 were 17%, the highest quarterly blended spread in the past five years, with non-option renewals showing almost 20% leasing spreads [6][7] - New leasing volume more than doubled sequentially, driven by 11 new anchor leases executed in the quarter, including grocery leases with Whole Foods and Trader Joe's [7][8] - Small shop lease rates increased by 30 basis points sequentially and 80 basis points year-over-year, with embedded escalators on new and non-option renewal small shop leases at 3.4% for 2025 [8][9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported that over 80% of the boxes recaptured due to recent bankruptcies are leased or in active negotiations, indicating strong demand in the leasing pipeline [8][12] - The strategic partnership with GIC now comprises over $1 billion in gross asset value, reflecting strong investor interest in lifestyle and mixed-use assets [11][12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on capital recycling efforts to reshape its portfolio and reduce exposure to at-risk tenants, with a strategy to increase focus on smaller format grocery-anchored centers and select lifestyle and mixed-use assets [11][12] - The management emphasized the importance of upgrading tenancy to bolster the durability of cash flows, trading short-term earnings disruption for long-term growth potential [7][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the leasing momentum and the potential for significant occupancy gains in the coming quarters, despite the challenges posed by recent bankruptcies [15][46] - The company is confident in its ability to accelerate rent commencement timelines through proactive engagement with tenants and efficient permitting processes [32][46] - Management believes that the current market conditions present a great opportunity for growth, positioning the company well for the next few years [46][50] Other Important Information - The company has comprehensive flood insurance for Eastgate Crossing, which suffered flooding due to Tropical Storm Chantal, ensuring coverage well in excess of estimated damages [13] - The company opportunistically returned to the public debt market by issuing a seven-year $300 million bond at a coupon of 5.2% [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Have you seen any meaningful changes in lease gestation periods? - Management noted that leasing activity has picked up substantially, indicating strong demand across the board [21] Question: What are you hearing from prospective tenants regarding higher embedded escalators? - Management reported success in generating higher growth, with average escalators for anchor tenants improving from around 1% to 1.5% [23][24] Question: Can you comment on the forward leasing pipeline and July activity? - Management expressed confidence in the strong demand and the quality of opportunities available, indicating a significant increase in new lease volume [27][28] Question: What is the latest on the sale of City Center? - The property is still being marketed for sale, with recent leasing activity providing some positive momentum [37] Question: How are you seeing investor interest in larger community centers? - Management indicated strong demand for larger format centers, with institutional investors showing renewed interest in the retail space [44][66] Question: What is the appetite for share buybacks today? - Management stated that they are always considering buybacks but are currently focused on capital investments that yield high returns [100] Question: Can you provide guidance on the equity and JV line for the rest of the year? - Management explained that the JV activities will be reflected in the income statement under unconsolidated subsidiaries, with detailed information available in the supplemental materials [93][94]

Financial Performance - Same Property NOI increased by 33% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, reaching $144104 million, compared to $139512 million in 2024[88] - Same Property NOI increased by 32% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, reaching $287903 million, compared to $279038 million in 2024[88] - Net income attributable to common shareholders was $110318 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to a loss of $48638 million in 2024[88] - Net income attributable to common shareholders was $134048 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to a loss of $34482 million in 2024[88] - NAREIT FFO attributable to common shareholders was $111499 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $115541 million in 2024[90] - NAREIT FFO attributable to common shareholders was $231816 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $226559 million in 2024[90] - Adjusted EBITDA annualized reached $590690 million[93] Portfolio and Transactions - YTD 2025 transaction activity shows acquisitions of $4766 million at a 65% effective yield and dispositions of $2584 million at a 65% yield, resulting in net transaction activity of +$2182 million[35] - The signed-not-open (SNO) pipeline increased to $316 million, with 37% from anchor tenants and 63% from shop tenants[21] - 88% of the SNO pipeline is from the same property NOI pool, and 12% is from the non-same property NOI pool[21]

Core Insights - Kite Realty Group (KRG) reported revenue of $213.4 million for the quarter ended June 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 0.5% and a surprise of +0.12% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $213.14 million [1] - The company achieved an EPS of $0.51, a significant improvement from -$0.22 a year ago, aligning with the consensus EPS estimate [1] - The stock has returned +1.8% over the past month, underperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.4% change, and currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) [3] Revenue Breakdown - Rental income was reported at $211.18 million, slightly below the average estimate of $212.5 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of +2.6% [4] - Tenant recoveries amounted to $41.7 million, which was lower than the two-analyst average estimate of $45.13 million [4] - Minimum rent revenue was reported at $150.71 million, compared to the average estimate of $165.92 million [4] - Net Earnings Per Share (Diluted) was $0.50, exceeding the average estimate of $0.07 [4]

分组1 - Kite Realty Group (KRG) reported quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.51 per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but down from $0.53 per share a year ago [1] - The company posted revenues of $213.4 million for the quarter ended June 2025, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.12% and up from $212.43 million year-over-year [2] - Kite Realty Group shares have declined approximately 8.6% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 8.3% [3] 分组2 - The future performance of Kite Realty Group's stock will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the outlook for FFO [3][4] - The current consensus FFO estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.50 on revenues of $211.98 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $2.07 on revenues of $864.59 million [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank places the REIT and Equity Trust - Retail sector in the top 37% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% [8]