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Borderlands Mexico: LPA enters Mexican logistics market with Puebla deal
Yahoo Finance· 2025-10-05 11:00
This week: LPA enters Mexican logistics market with Puebla deal; Edgewell opens $110M plant in Aguascalientes, creating 1,300 jobs; and Yamaguchi MFG opens $14M auto parts plant in San Luis Potosí. LPA enters Mexican market with Puebla deal Logistic Properties of the Americas (LPA) recently completed its first acquisition in Mexico: two logistics warehouses in Puebla anchored by tenant DHL. The transaction marks a significant step in the company’s expansion strategy across Latin America, CEO Esteban Sald ...
Logistic Properties of the Americas(LPA) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-14 14:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Rental revenue increased by 6.4% to $11.7 million in Q2 2025, and grew 9.6% on a six-month basis [6] - Net operating income rose by 3.7% in the quarter and 4.8% during the first half [7] - Operating cash flow increased by 23.5% year over year to $8.9 million [17] - Financing costs decreased by over 15% due to lower interest rates in Colombia [17] - Average net effective rent per square foot was $8.07, an increase of 2.5% compared to Q2 2024 [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Colombia led revenue growth with a 19% increase, followed by Peru at 10.7%, while Costa Rica saw a decrease of 1% [13] - Operating Gross Leasable Area (GLA) increased by 6.6% year over year to 5.3 million square feet, with total GLA rising by 9.1% to 5.8 million square feet [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Demand for premium logistics and industrial real estate continues to outstrip supply in target markets, particularly in Colombia and Peru [12][22] - The life sciences sector in Costa Rica and the mining sector in Peru are driving economic growth and demand for logistics facilities [22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is expanding its property portfolio to capture growth in target markets, with a focus on Mexico as a key market for future growth [6][9] - Ongoing construction of new facilities, including Building 300 in Lima, is expected to contribute significantly to near-term growth [8] - The company aims to maintain a disciplined approach to investments in Mexico, focusing on domestic consumption-driven sectors [12][24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management emphasized strong domestic consumption trends supporting demand for logistics facilities [21] - The company expects to benefit from operating leverage as new facilities come online, enhancing earnings power by late 2025 and into 2026 [24] - There is a clear flight to quality in the market, with the company capturing premium pricing due to market tightness [23] Other Important Information - The company is facing administrative delays in the purchase of two logistics facilities in Puebla, Mexico, but remains confident in the attractiveness of the transaction [10] - A strategic partnership with Allos in Mexico is expected to enhance local market penetration and operational excellence [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Decrease of other income - The decrease in other income was attributed to one-time fees related to lockup releases from shareholders when the company went public [20]
Logistic Properties of the Americas(LPA) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-08-14 13:00
Investor Presentation Second Quarter 2025 Disclaimer This presentation (the "Presentation") is provided for informational purposes only and has been prepared to provide interested parties with certain information about Logistic Properties of the Americas and its subsidiaries (collectively, "LPA") and for no other purpose. This Presentation is not a prospectus, product disclosure statement or any other offering or disclosure document under any other law. The information contained herein is of a general backg ...
Logistic Properties of the Americas(LPA) - 2025 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2025-08-13 20:36
[Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)](index=3&type=section&id=CONDENSED%20CONSOLIDATED%20INTERIM%20STATEMENTS%20OF%20PROFIT%20OR%20LOSS%20AND%20OTHER%20COMPREHENSIVE%20INCOME%20(LOSS)) The company reported a net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2025, but a substantial improvement in net loss for the six-month period, primarily due to positive foreign currency translation gains [Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Summary](index=3&type=section&id=Profit%20or%20Loss%20and%20Other%20Comprehensive%20Income%20(Loss)%20Summary) For the three months ended June 30, 2025, the Company reported a net loss of $1.11 million, a significant decline from a profit of $12.43 million in the prior year period. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company also reported a net loss of $0.05 million, a substantial improvement from a loss of $34.03 million in the same period of 2024. Total comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $7.98 million, compared to a loss of $41.72 million in 2024, primarily driven by a positive foreign currency translation gain Key Profit or Loss and Comprehensive Income Data | Metric | 3 Months Ended Jun 30, 2025 ($) | 3 Months Ended Jun 30, 2024 ($) | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2025 ($) | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2024 ($) | | :---------------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | | Total revenues | $11,692,692 | $10,986,936 | $23,532,483 | $21,470,398 | | Investment property operating expense | $(2,007,135) | $(1,708,096) | $(4,344,837) | $(3,239,890) | | General and administrative | $(4,579,830) | $(4,556,683) | $(8,172,171) | $(6,250,780) | | Investment property valuation (loss) gain | $(257,400) | $4,550,714 | $1,658,081 | $9,749,988 | | Financing costs | $(4,933,560) | $(5,808,977) | $(10,182,645) | $(11,371,356) | | Profit (loss) before taxes | $191,864 | $12,970,820 | $3,237,048 | $(30,181,608) | | INCOME TAX EXPENSE | $(1,306,837) | $(539,160) | $(3,291,315) | $(3,846,518) | | PROFIT (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD | $(1,114,973) | $12,431,660 | $(54,267) | $(34,028,126) | | Translation gain (loss) from functional currency to reporting currency | $3,089,457 | $(7,125,921) | $8,034,046 | $(7,695,204) | | TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD | $1,974,484 | $5,305,739 | $7,979,779 | $(41,723,330) | | Earnings (loss) per share attributable to owners of the Company - basic ($) | $(0.04) | $0.31 | $(0.06) | $(1.26) | [Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position](index=5&type=section&id=CONDENSED%20CONSOLIDATED%20INTERIM%20STATEMENTS%20OF%20FINANCIAL%20POSITION) Total assets increased to $628.61 million, primarily due to investment properties, with corresponding increases in total liabilities and equity [Financial Position Summary](index=5&type=section&id=Financial%20Position%20Summary) As of June 30, 2025, Logistic Properties of the Americas reported total assets of $628.61 million, an increase from $607.02 million at December 31, 2024. This growth was primarily driven by an increase in investment properties. Total liabilities also increased to $350.55 million from $336.22 million, while total equity grew to $278.06 million from $270.80 million over the same period Key Financial Position Data | Metric | As of June 30, 2025 ($) | As of December 31, 2024 ($) | | :---------------------------------- | :-------------------- | :----------------------- | | Cash and cash equivalents | $25,572,768 | $28,827,347 | | Total current assets | $38,004,891 | $40,001,754 | | Investment properties | $579,044,985 | $554,518,864 | | Total non-current assets | $590,606,438 | $567,017,824 | | TOTAL ASSETS | $628,611,329 | $607,019,578 | | Total current liabilities | $26,131,939 | $26,524,836 | | Long term debt | $266,650,524 | $253,248,978 | | Total non-current liabilities | $324,419,443 | $309,693,324 | | TOTAL LIABILITIES | $350,551,382 | $336,218,160 | | Equity attributable to owners of the Company | $234,130,877 | $228,964,876 | | Non-controlling interests | $43,929,070 | $41,836,542 | | Total equity | $278,059,947 | $270,801,418 | | TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | $628,611,329 | $607,019,578 | [Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Changes in Equity](index=7&type=section&id=CONDENSED%20CONSOLIDATED%20INTERIM%20STATEMENTS%20OF%20CHANGES%20IN%20EQUITY) Total equity increased by $7.26 million, primarily from comprehensive income and share-based payments, partially offset by treasury share repurchases [Changes in Equity Summary](index=7&type=section&id=Changes%20in%20Equity%20Summary) For the six months ended June 30, 2025, total equity increased by $7.26 million to $278.06 million, primarily driven by total comprehensive income of $7.98 million and share-based payments of $1.10 million, partially offset by treasury share repurchases of $2.03 million. In the prior year period (six months ended June 30, 2024), total equity saw a slight increase despite a significant total comprehensive loss, due to substantial capital contributions from the Business Combination and PIPE Investor, and listing expense recognition Key Changes in Equity Data | Metric | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2025 ($) | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2024 ($) | | :---------------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | | Balance as of December 31 | $270,801,418 | $260,942,917 | | Profit (loss) for the period | $(54,267) | $(34,028,126) | | Other comprehensive income (loss) | $8,034,046 | $(7,695,204) | | Total comprehensive income (loss) for the period | $7,979,779 | $(41,723,330) | | Share-based payments (net of tax) | $1,103,170 | $1,140,218 | | Repurchase of Treasury shares | $(2,030,381) | — | | Capital contributions from non-controlling interests | $1,462,334 | $2,403,450 | | Distributions to non-controlling interests | $(1,256,373) | $(500,000) | | Issuance of shares to PIPE Investor (2024 only) | — | $15,000,000 | | Listing expense (2024 only) | — | $44,469,613 | | Balance as of June 30 | $278,059,947 | $269,213,176 | [Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows](index=9&type=section&id=CONDENSED%20CONSOLIDATED%20INTERIM%20STATEMENTS%20OF%20CASH%20FLOWS) Operating cash flow increased, investing activities used less cash, and financing activities shifted to a net outflow, leading to an overall decrease in cash and cash equivalents [Cash Flows Summary](index=9&type=section&id=Cash%20Flows%20Summary) For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company generated $8.91 million in net cash from operating activities, an increase from $7.21 million in the prior year. Investing activities used $6.72 million, a significant reduction from $11.00 million used in 2024, primarily due to lower capital expenditures and higher proceeds from investment property sales. Financing activities resulted in a net cash outflow of $5.70 million, a reversal from a $16.84 million inflow in 2024, mainly due to treasury share repurchases and lower net debt borrowings. Overall, cash and cash equivalents decreased by $3.25 million, ending the period at $25.57 million Key Cash Flow Data | Metric | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2025 ($) | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2024 ($) | | :---------------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $8,908,665 | $7,208,539 | | Net cash used in investing activities | $(6,723,993) | $(11,001,373) | | Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | $(5,699,847) | $16,837,790 | | Effects of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held | $260,596 | $(113,577) | | Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | $(3,254,579) | $12,931,379 | | Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period | $28,827,347 | $35,242,363 | | Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period | $25,572,768 | $48,173,742 | | Supplemental disclosure: Increase in accrued payables for investment properties | $2,368,306 | — | | Supplemental disclosure: Forgiveness of loan receivable from LLI | — | $(9,765,972) | | Supplemental disclosure: Assumption of net liabilities from TWOA | — | $3,874,870 | [Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements](index=12&type=section&id=NOTES%20TO%20THE%20UNAUDITED%20CONDENSED%20CONSOLIDATED%20INTERIM%20FINANCIAL%20STATEMENTS) This section provides detailed information on the company's business, accounting policies, reverse capitalization, revenue, expenses, segment performance, and financial risk management [1. Nature of Business](index=12&type=section&id=1.%20NATURE%20OF%20BUSINESS) Logistic Properties of the Americas (LPA) is a real estate company focused on developing, owning, and managing warehouse logistics assets in Central and South America. The Company completed a Business Combination on March 27, 2024, which resulted in LPA ordinary shares being listed on the NYSE. For accounting purposes, this transaction was treated as a reverse capitalization, with LatAm Logistic Properties, S.A. (LLP) considered the accounting acquirer - LPA is a fully integrated, internally managed real estate company that develops, owns, and manages a diversified portfolio of warehouse logistics assets in Central and South America[14](index=14&type=chunk) - On **March 27, 2024**, LPA consummated a Business Combination, leading to LPA ordinary shares being listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol 'LPA'[15](index=15&type=chunk)[16](index=16&type=chunk) - The Business Combination was accounted for as a reverse capitalization in accordance with IFRS, with LatAm Logistic Properties, S.A. (LLP) treated as the accounting acquirer and TWOA as the acquired company[17](index=17&type=chunk) [2. Material Accounting Policy Information](index=13&type=section&id=2.%20MATERIAL%20ACCOUNTING%20POLICY%20INFORMATION) The condensed consolidated interim financial statements are prepared in accordance with IAS 34, using a historical cost basis with certain investment properties measured at fair value. The functional currency is USD for most entities, except for Colombian subsidiaries which use COP. The Company's consolidation policy is based on control, defined by power, exposure to variable returns, and the ability to affect returns. Recent IFRS amendments, including IAS 21, have been early adopted, while the impact of IFRS 18, IFRS 19, and other amendments issued but not yet effective are currently being evaluated [a. Basis of Accounting](index=13&type=section&id=a.%20Basis%20of%20Accounting) Financial statements are prepared under IAS 34, primarily using a historical cost basis, with certain investment properties measured at fair value - The financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34 - Interim Financial Reporting[21](index=21&type=chunk) - The historical cost basis is used, except for certain investment properties measured at fair value[22](index=22&type=chunk) [b. Foreign Currency](index=13&type=section&id=b.%20Foreign%20Currency) The functional currency is USD for most entities, with Colombian subsidiaries using COP, and translation differences recognized in other comprehensive income - The functional and presentation currency is U.S. dollars (USD), except for Colombian subsidiaries where the functional currency is the Colombian Peso (COP)[24](index=24&type=chunk) Exchange Rates (USD 1.00) | Currency | As of June 30, 2025 | As of December 31, 2024 | | :------- | :------------------ | :---------------------- | | CRC | CRC 508 | CRC 513 | | COP | COP 4,070 | COP 4,409 | | PEN | PEN 3.552 | PEN 3.770 | | Currency | Average for 3 Months Ended Jun 30, 2025 | Average for 3 Months Ended Jun 30, 2024 | | :------- | :-------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------- | | CRC | CRC 509 | CRC 516 | | COP | COP 4,199 | COP 3,926 | | PEN | PEN 3.662 | PEN 3.746 | | Currency | Average for 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2025 | Average for 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2024 | | :------- | :-------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------- | | CRC | CRC 508 | CRC 517 | | COP | COP 4,195 | COP 3,920 | | PEN | PEN 3.684 | PEN 3.754 | - Foreign currency differences from foreign operations are recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) and accumulated in a separate reserve[27](index=27&type=chunk) [c. Basis of Consolidation](index=14&type=section&id=c.%20Basis%20of%20Consolidation) Consolidation is based on control, which requires power over the investee, exposure to variable returns, and the ability to affect those returns - Control is achieved when the Company has power over the investee, is exposed to variable returns, and has the ability to use its power to affect returns[28](index=28&type=chunk)[30](index=30&type=chunk) - Consolidation begins when control is obtained and ceases when control is lost[29](index=29&type=chunk) Selected Subsidiary Ownership Interests | Entity | Country | Ownership Interest (Jun 30, 2025) (%) | Ownership Interest (Dec 31, 2024) (%) | | :-------------------------------------- | :-------- | :-------------------------------- | :-------------------------------- | | Latam Logistic Properties S.A. | Panamá | 100% | 100% | | Latam Logistic Pan Holdco El Coyol II S de R.L. | Panamá | 50% | 50% | | Latam Logistic Pan Holdco Verbena I S de R.L. | Panamá | 48% | 48% | | Parque Logístico Callao, S.R.L. | Perú | 40% | 40% | | 3101784433, S.R.L. | Costa Rica | 24% | 24% | [d. New and amended IFRS accounting standards that are effective for the current year](index=17&type=section&id=d.%20New%20and%20amended%20IFRS%20accounting%20standards%20that%20are%20effective%20for%20the%20current%20year) Amendments to IAS 21, clarifying currency exchangeability and exchange rate determination, were early adopted as of January 1, 2025 - Amendments to IAS 21 (Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates) were **early adopted as of January 1, 2025**, clarifying the assessment of currency exchangeability and exchange rate determination[38](index=38&type=chunk) [e. New and amended IFRS Accounting Standards issued but not yet effective](index=17&type=section&id=e.%20New%20and%20amended%20IFRS%20Accounting%20Standards%20issued%20but%20not%20yet%20effective) The company is evaluating the impact of IFRS 18 and other amendments, with IFRS 19 not expected to have a material impact - The Company is evaluating the impact of IFRS 18 (Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements) and amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 (Financial Instruments) for future adoption[39](index=39&type=chunk)[41](index=41&type=chunk)[42](index=42&type=chunk)[43](index=43&type=chunk) - IFRS 19 (Subsidiaries without Public Accountability) is not expected to have a material impact[40](index=40&type=chunk) [3. Reverse Capitalization](index=18&type=section&id=3.%20REVERSE%20CAPITALIZATION) The Business Combination, consummated on March 27, 2024, involved SPAC Merger Sub merging with TWOA and Company Merger Sub merging with LLP, resulting in TWOA and LLP becoming wholly-owned subsidiaries of LPA, and LPA shares listing on the NYSE. This transaction was accounted for as a reverse capitalization, with LLP as the accounting acquirer. A significant share listing expense of $44.47 million was recognized under IFRS 2, reflecting the excess fair value of equity interests issued to TWOA over its net assets. The Company also incurred other transaction-related costs and granted cash bonuses and RSUs to management. A loan receivable from LLI was settled through the foreclosure of collateralized LLP shares - The Business Combination was consummated on **March 27, 2024**, leading to LPA Ordinary Shares commencing trading on the NYSE[46](index=46&type=chunk) LPA Ownership Structure Post-Business Combination (March 27, 2024) | Shareholder Type | Number of Ordinary Shares | % of Ownership | | :--------------------------------------- | :------------------------ | :------------- | | LPA Ordinary Shares issued to TWOA shareholders | 3,897,747 | 12.3% | | LPA Ordinary Shares converted from legacy LLP equity holders | 26,312,000 | 83.0% | | LPA Ordinary Shares issued to PIPE Investor | 1,500,000 | 4.7% | | Total | 31,709,747 | 100.0% | - A share listing expense of **$44,469,613** was recognized in the six months ended June 30, 2024, representing the excess fair value of equity interests issued to TWOA over its identifiable net liabilities[51](index=51&type=chunk)[52](index=52&type=chunk) - The loan receivable from Latam Logistics Investments, LLC (LLI) of **$9,765,972** was settled upon Closing through the foreclosure of collateralized LLP Shares held by LLI[58](index=58&type=chunk)[150](index=150&type=chunk) [4. Revenue](index=20&type=section&id=4.%20REVENUE) The Company's total revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2025, increased to $11.69 million from $10.99 million in the prior year, and for the six months, increased to $23.53 million from $21.47 million. Rental income, recognized under IFRS 16, constitutes the majority of revenue, supplemented by non-lease components and other revenue under IFRS 15. The weighted average lease term remaining on current leases is approximately 5.0 years Revenue Breakdown | Revenue Type | 3 Months Ended Jun 30, 2025 ($) | 3 Months Ended Jun 30, 2024 ($) | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2025 ($) | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2024 ($) | | :---------------------------------------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | | Rental income in accordance with IFRS 16 | $10,189,252 | $9,730,653 | $20,568,296 | $19,043,548 | | Non-lease components of rental arrangements | $1,400,733 | $1,216,441 | $2,786,464 | $2,329,795 | | Other | $102,707 | $39,842 | $177,723 | $97,055 | | Revenue from contracts with customers in accordance with IFRS 15 | $1,503,440 | $1,256,283 | $2,964,187 | $2,426,850 | | Total revenues | $11,692,692 | $10,986,936 | $23,532,483 | $21,470,398 | - The weighted average lease term remaining on current leases was **5.0 years** as of June 30, 2025, and 5.1 years as of June 30, 2024[60](index=60&type=chunk) [5. Investment Property Operating Expenses](index=21&type=section&id=5.%20INVESTMENT%20PROPERTY%20OPERATING%20EXPENSES) Investment property operating expenses increased to $2.01 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, from $1.71 million in the prior year, and to $4.34 million for the six months, from $3.24 million. Key drivers of this increase include higher repair and maintenance, utilities, and a significant rise in expected credit loss adjustments Investment Property Operating Expenses Breakdown | Expense Category | 3 Months Ended Jun 30, 2025 ($) | 3 Months Ended Jun 30, 2024 ($) | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2025 ($) | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2024 ($) | | :------------------------------------ | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | | Repair and maintenance | $790,096 | $759,555 | $1,715,002 | $1,446,463 | | Utilities | $181,864 | $98,550 | $359,319 | $281,403 | | Insurance | $134,634 | $118,265 | $255,590 | $222,475 | | Property management | $109,187 | $71,881 | $231,215 | $134,067 | | Real estate taxes | $270,355 | $237,500 | $736,623 | $390,834 | | Expected credit loss adjustments | $188,947 | $13,112 | $250,541 | $24,081 | | Tenant-billable operating expenses | $301,855 | $304,589 | $603,278 | $556,679 | | Interest expenses on property related lease liabilities | $71,828 | $62,595 | $142,801 | $124,291 | | Other property related expenses | $(41,631) | $42,049 | $50,468 | $59,597 | | Total | $2,007,135 | $1,708,096 | $4,344,837 | $3,239,890 | [6. Other Income and Other Expenses](index=21&type=section&id=6.%20OTHER%20INCOME%20AND%20OTHER%20EXPENSES) Other income for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was $0.21 million, significantly lower than $10.84 million in the prior year, primarily due to the absence of income from Lock-up Release (LR) Agreements in 2025. Similarly, other expenses were negligible in 2025 compared to $1.17 million in 2024, which included fees related to LR Agreements and Business Combination transaction costs. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, income from LR Agreements contributed $9.84 million to other income, while related fees amounted to $1.15 million in other expenses Other Income Breakdown | Income Category | 3 Months Ended Jun 30, 2025 ($) | 3 Months Ended Jun 30, 2024 ($) | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2025 ($) | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2024 ($) | | :------------------------------------------ | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | | Interest income | $95,533 | $369,956 | $367,335 | $680,446 | | Income in connection to the LR Agreements | — | $9,844,894 | — | $9,844,894 | | Other | $117,034 | $622,879 | $117,034 | $622,919 | | Total Other Income | $212,567 | $10,837,729 | $484,369 | $11,148,259 | Other Expenses Breakdown | Expense Category | 3 Months Ended Jun 30, 2025 ($) | 3 Months Ended Jun 30, 2024 ($) | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2025 ($) | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2024 ($) | | :------------------------------------------ | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | | Transaction-related costs in connection with the Business Combination | — | $6,804 | — | $6,179,179 | | Fees in connection to the LR Agreements | — | $1,148,922 | — | $1,148,922 | | Other | — | $16,716 | $2,749 | $16,716 | | Total Other Expenses | — | $1,172,442 | $2,749 | $7,344,817 | - In June 2024, the Company recorded **$9,844,894** in income from Lock-up Release (LR) Agreements and incurred **$1,148,922** in related transaction costs[65](index=65&type=chunk) [7. Segment Reporting](index=22&type=section&id=7.%20SEGMENT%20REPORTING) The Company operates in three geographic segments: Costa Rica, Colombia, and Peru, with performance evaluated based on net operating income (NOI). For the six months ended June 30, 2025, total NOI increased to $19.01 million from $18.13 million in 2024, with Peru showing the highest growth. Segment investment properties totaled $579.04 million as of June 30, 2025, with Costa Rica holding the largest share. Segment debt amounted to $276.13 million - The Company has three operating segments based on geographic regions: Costa Rica, Colombia, and Peru, with performance evaluated by net operating income (NOI)[66](index=66&type=chunk)[69](index=69&type=chunk) Segment Revenue and Net Operating Income | Segment | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2025 Revenue ($) | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2024 Revenue ($) | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2025 NOI ($) | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2024 NOI ($) | | :-------- | :-------------------------------- | :-------------------------------- | :------------------------------ | :------------------------------ | | Costa Rica | $11,940,549 | $11,648,737 | $10,132,536 | $9,940,378 | | Colombia | $4,802,547 | $4,358,549 | $3,945,888 | $3,824,784 | | Peru | $6,611,664 | $5,366,057 | $4,931,499 | $4,368,291 | | Total | $23,532,483 | $21,470,398 | $19,009,923 | $18,133,453 | Segment Assets and Liabilities | Metric | As of June 30, 2025 ($) | As of December 31, 2024 ($) | | :-------------------------- | :-------------------- | :----------------------- | | Segment investment properties | $579,044,985 | $554,518,864 | | Costa Rica | $260,443,404 | $260,094,960 | | Colombia | $145,744,237 | $132,917,203 | | Peru | $172,857,344 | $161,506,701 | | Segment debt | $276,131,150 | $265,885,799 | | Costa Rica | $168,843,409 | $171,041,464 | | Colombia | $36,811,964 | $38,430,114 | | Peru | $70,475,777 | $56,414,221 | [8. Lease and Other Receivables, Net](index=26&type=section&id=8.%20LEASE%20AND%20OTHER%20RECEIVABLES%2C%20NET) As of June 30, 2025, total lease and other receivables, net, amounted to $4.64 million, an increase from $4.39 million at December 31, 2024. This includes lease receivables, short-term and long-term tenant notes receivable, and other receivables. The expected credit loss allowance provision increased to $1.12 million as of June 30, 2025, from $0.87 million at the beginning of the period Lease and Other Receivables, Net | Receivable Type | June 30, 2025 ($) | December 31, 2024 ($) | | :-------------------------------- | :------------ | :---------------- | | Lease receivables, net | $2,155,375 | $1,990,246 | | Tenant notes receivable - short term, net | $438,439 | $509,543 | | Others | $488,297 | $141,983 | | Sub-total (current) | $3,082,111 | $2,641,772 | | Tenant notes receivable - long term, net | $1,553,335 | $1,748,616 | | Total Lease and other receivables, net | $4,635,446 | $4,390,388 | Expected Credit Loss Allowance Reconciliation | Metric | June 30, 2025 Total ($) | June 30, 2024 Total ($) | | :---------------------------------------------------------- | :------------------ | :------------------ | | Beginning balance | $871,314 | $946,006 | | Adjustments in expected credit loss allowance recognized in profit or loss during the period | $250,541 | $24,081 | | Ending balance | $1,121,855 | $970,087 | [9. Other Current Assets and Liabilities](index=26&type=section&id=9.%20OTHER%20CURRENT%20ASSETS%20AND%20LIABILITIES) Other current assets significantly increased to $6.00 million as of June 30, 2025, from $2.77 million at December 31, 2024, primarily due to a rise in value-added tax receivable. Conversely, other current liabilities decreased to $0.16 million from $0.64 million, mainly due to the absence of distributions payable to non-controlling interests Other Current Assets | Asset Category | June 30, 2025 ($) | December 31, 2024 ($) | | :--------------- | :------------ | :---------------- | | Value added tax receivable | $4,307,128 | $1,722,404 | | Prepaid insurance | $757,346 | $533,915 | | Other | $937,427 | $512,790 | | Total | $6,001,901 | $2,769,109 | Other Current Liabilities | Liability Category | June 30, 2025 ($) | December 31, 2024 ($) | | :--------------------------------- | :------------ | :---------------- | | Distributions payable to non-controlling interests | — | $380,950 | | Deferred revenue | $122,715 | $259,983 | | Other | $41,635 | — | | Total | $164,350 | $640,933 | [10. Investment Properties](index=27&type=section&id=10.%20INVESTMENT%20PROPERTIES) Investment properties increased to $579.04 million as of June 30, 2025, from $554.52 million at December 31, 2024, primarily due to additions and foreign currency translation effects. The fair value of these properties is determined by independent appraisers using Level 3 inputs, including discounted cash flows, direct capitalization, and cost approaches. A valuation gain of $1.66 million was recognized for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The Company completed the disposition of Latam Parque Logistico Calle 80 Building 500A, with the final installment payment received in February 2025 - Investment properties are measured at fair value, categorized into Level 1, 2, or 3 based on observability of inputs, with all owned investment properties guaranteeing the Company's debt[79](index=79&type=chunk)[80](index=80&type=chunk) Investment Properties Fair Market Value | Property Type | June 30, 2025 FMV ($) | December 31, 2024 FMV ($) | | :------------------------------------ | :------------------ | :-------------------- | | Total land bank | $37,939,099 | $40,542,349 | | Total properties under development | $24,481,904 | $21,798,170 | | Total operating properties | $516,623,982 | $492,178,345 | | Total Investment Properties | $579,044,985 | $554,518,864 | - Valuation techniques for operating properties include discounted cash flows, direct capitalization, and the cost approach, while land bank valuation uses a combination of income, sales comparison, cost, residual land value, and discounted cash flow methods[87](index=87&type=chunk) Reconciliation of Investment Properties | Metric | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2025 ($) | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2024 ($) | | :-------------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | | Beginning balance | $554,518,864 | $514,172,281 | | Additions | $11,748,568 | $12,661,512 | | Gain on valuation of investment properties | $1,658,081 | $9,749,988 | | Foreign currency translation effect | $11,119,472 | $(10,721,259) | | Ending balance | $579,044,985 | $525,862,522 | - The Company received the final installment payment for the sale of Latam Parque Logistico Calle 80 Building 500A in February 2025, with total receivables from the sale of investment properties decreasing to **$0** as of June 30, 2025[92](index=92&type=chunk)[93](index=93&type=chunk) [11. Leases](index=31&type=section&id=11.%20LEASES) The Company acts as both a lessor, generating rental income from operating properties, and a lessee for land and office spaces. As a lessee, the Company has a 30-year land lease for investment property development, with the Right-of-Use (ROU) asset recognized at fair value under IAS 40. Office leases have a weighted average remaining term of 1.3 years. Total lease liability, including land and office leases, was $13.79 million as of June 30, 2025 - The Company generates rental income as a lessor of operating properties through lease arrangements with tenants[94](index=94&type=chunk) - As a lessee, the Company has a **30-year land lease agreement** for investment property development, with the ROU asset recognized as investment property under IAS 40 and measured at fair value[95](index=95&type=chunk)[97](index=97&type=chunk)[98](index=98&type=chunk) - The Company leases office spaces with a weighted average remaining lease term of **1.3 years** as of June 30, 2025[100](index=100&type=chunk)[105](index=105&type=chunk) Lease Commitment for Land and Office Leases (Undiscounted) | Maturity Period | As of June 30, 2025 ($) | | :---------------- | :------------------ | | Remainder of 2025 | $284,656 | | 2026 | $815,660 | | 2027 | $1,059,609 | | 2028 | $1,329,874 | | 2029 | $1,343,173 | | 2030 | $1,042,989 | | Thereafter | $30,762,060 | | Total undiscounted rental payments | $36,638,021 | | Less: imputed interest | $(22,845,692) | | Total lease liability | $13,792,329 | [12. Debt](index=35&type=section&id=12.%20DEBT) The Company's total debt increased to $276.13 million as of June 30, 2025, from $265.89 million at December 31, 2024. This includes mortgage loans in Costa Rica, Colombia, and Peru, with a new $25 million mortgage loan secured with BBVA Peru in March 2025 for construction. The Company actively refinances and restructures loans, such as with BAC Credomatic and BTG, and received waivers for Bancolombia financial covenants, which it was compliant with as of June 30, 2025. Scheduled principal and interest payments extend through 2039 and beyond Debt Outstanding by Region | Region | Amount Outstanding at June 30, 2025 ($) | Amount Outstanding at December 31, 2024 ($) | | :--------- | :---------------------------------- | :---------------------------------- | | Costa Rica | $168,843,409 | $171,041,461 | | Colombia | $37,433,722 | $39,127,587 | | Peru | $71,463,678 | $57,047,644 | | Total Debt | $277,740,809 | $267,216,692 | | Less: Accrued financing costs and debt issuance costs, net | $(1,609,659) | $(1,330,893) | | Total Debt (net) | $276,131,150 | $265,885,799 | | Less: Current portion of long-term debt | $(9,480,626) | $(12,636,821) | | Total Long-term debt | $266,650,524 | $253,248,978 | - A new **$25,000,000** mortgage loan with BBVA Peru was entered into on March 6, 2025, for building construction, with **$16,000,000** outstanding as of June 30, 2025[112](index=112&type=chunk) Financing Costs | Metric | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2025 ($) | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2024 ($) | | :------------------------------------------ | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | | Gross interest expense | $10,306,597 | $11,755,397 | | Amortization of debt issuance cost | $178,881 | $83,122 | | Debt modification gain | — | $(208,799) | | Debt extinguishment loss | — | $38,219 | | Capitalized amounts into investment properties | $(302,833) | $(330,123) | | Net financing cost | $10,182,645 | $11,371,356 | - The Company received waivers for Bancolombia financial covenants effective through December 31, 2024, and was in compliance with all debt covenants as of June 30, 2025[124](index=124&type=chunk)[125](index=125&type=chunk) [13. Equity](index=39&type=section&id=13.%20EQUITY) The Company is authorized to issue 450 million Ordinary Shares and 50 million Preference Shares. As of June 30, 2025, 31.90 million Ordinary Shares were issued. In November 2024, the board approved a share repurchase program of up to $10.0 million, under which 249,194 shares were repurchased for $2.03 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025. Retained earnings include legal reserves mandated by local legislation - The Company is authorized to issue **450,000,000 Ordinary Shares** and **50,000,000 Preference Shares**, with **31,897,657 Ordinary Shares** issued as of June 30, 2025[126](index=126&type=chunk) - A share repurchase program of up to **$10.0 million** was approved in November 2024. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, **249,194 shares** were repurchased at an average price of **$8.15 per share**, totaling **$2,030,381**[127](index=127&type=chunk)[128](index=128&type=chunk) - Retained earnings include legal reserves, which are a portion of net earnings appropriated annually by subsidiaries as required by local legislation[129](index=129&type=chunk) [14. Earnings Per Share](index=40&type=section&id=14.%20EARNINGS%20PER%20SHARE) For the three months ended June 30, 2025, basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $(0.04), a decrease from $0.31 in the prior year. For the six months, EPS was $(0.06), an improvement from $(1.26) in 2024. The calculation retroactively recasts prior period EPS due to the Business Combination and excludes anti-dilutive Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) Earnings (Loss) Per Share | Metric | 3 Months Ended Jun 30, 2025 ($) | 3 Months Ended Jun 30, 2024 ($) | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2025 ($) | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2024 ($) | | :---------------------------------------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | | Earnings (loss) per share – basic | $(0.04) | $0.31 | $(0.06) | $(1.26) | | Earnings (loss) per share – diluted | $(0.04) | $0.31 | $(0.06) | $(1.26) | | Earnings (loss) attributed to owner(s) of the Company ($) | $(1,208,387) | $9,907,633 | $(1,940,834) | $(38,123,976) | | Weighted average number of Ordinary Shares – basic | 31,584,816 | 31,709,747 | 31,606,150 | 30,223,220 | | Weighted average number of Ordinary Shares – diluted | 31,584,816 | 31,863,168 | 31,606,150 | 30,223,220 | - **492,167 RSUs** for the six months ended June 30, 2025, and **416,500 RSUs** for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were excluded from diluted EPS calculation as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive[130](index=130&type=chunk) - Basic and diluted EPS related to LLP prior to the Business Combination have been retroactively recast[131](index=131&type=chunk) [15. Income Tax](index=40&type=section&id=15.%20INCOME%20TAX) LPA, as a Cayman Islands entity, is not subject to U.S. income tax, but its operating subsidiaries in Costa Rica, Colombia, and Peru are subject to local income tax rates of 30.0%, 35.0%, and 29.5%, respectively. The Company's effective tax rates were significantly high for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 (681.1% and 101.7% respectively), primarily due to low consolidated pre-tax income relative to tax expense drivers like deferred tax movements, foreign tax rate differentials, and alternative minimum tax in Colombia - LPA is a Cayman Islands exempted company and is not subject to income tax in the United States[133](index=133&type=chunk) - Income tax rates in operating countries are: Costa Rica **30.0%**, Colombia **35.0%**, and Peru **29.5%**[133](index=133&type=chunk) Effective Tax Rates | Period | Effective Tax Rate (%) | | :-------------------------- | :----------------- | | 3 Months Ended Jun 30, 2025 | 681.1% | | 3 Months Ended Jun 30, 2024 | 4.2% | | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2025 | 101.7% | | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2024 | 12.7% | - High effective tax rates for 2025 are attributed to low consolidated pre-tax income compared with tax expense drivers such as deferred tax assets/liabilities related to currency translation, unrecognized deferred tax assets, foreign tax rate differentials, and alternative minimum tax in Colombia[134](index=134&type=chunk) [16. Employee Benefits](index=41&type=section&id=16.%20EMPLOYEE%20BENEFITS) Total employee benefits recognized in general and administrative expense for the six months ended June 30, 2025, increased to $3.73 million from $3.53 million in the prior year. This increase was primarily driven by share-based payment expenses, which were $1.24 million in 2025 compared to none in 2024 Employee Benefits Expense | Benefit Category | 3 Months Ended Jun 30, 2025 ($) | 3 Months Ended Jun 30, 2024 ($) | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2025 ($) | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2024 ($) | | :------------------------ | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | | Short-term employee benefits | $1,265,017 | $2,438,663 | $2,494,094 | $3,530,427 | | Share-based payment expense | $879,147 | — | $1,236,333 | — | | Total | $2,144,164 | $2,438,663 | $3,730,427 | $3,530,427 | [17. Share-Based Payments](index=41&type=section&id=17.%20SHARE-BASED%20PAYMENTS) The Company established the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan in March 2024, granting Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to executives and directors. These RSUs, which vest over service periods or immediately upon grant, are equity-settled and measured at grant date fair value. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, share-based payment expense related to RSUs was $1.24 million. Additionally, 90,000 ordinary shares were granted to a non-employee service provider in August 2024 to settle a Business Combination liability, valued at $1.14 million - The Logistic Properties of the Americas 2024 Equity Incentive Plan was established in March 2024 to grant equity-based awards, including Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)[136](index=136&type=chunk)[137](index=137&type=chunk) - RSUs were granted to senior executives and board directors, with vesting periods ranging from three years to immediate vesting upon grant[139](index=139&type=chunk)[140](index=140&type=chunk) - For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company recognized **$1,236,333** in share-based payment expense related to RSUs[141](index=141&type=chunk) RSUs Outstanding | Metric | Number of RSUs | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per RSU ($) | | :------------------------ | :------------- | :--------------------------------------------- | | Non-vested at December 31, 2024 | 319,000 | $9.70 | | Granted | 173,500 | $8.86 | | Vested | (92,833) | $9.22 | | Non-vested at June 30, 2025 | 399,667 | $9.45 | - On August 14, 2024, **90,000 Ordinary Shares** were granted to a non-employee service provider to share-settle a Business Combination liability, with a fair value of **$1,141,200**[143](index=143&type=chunk) [18. Related Party Transactions](index=42&type=section&id=18.%20RELATED%20PARTY%20TRANSACTIONS) Related party transactions are conducted on arm's length terms. Key management personnel compensation for the six months ended June 30, 2025, totaled $2.85 million, an increase from $2.61 million in 2024, primarily due to higher salaries and share-based payment expenses. The loan receivable from Latam Logistics Investments, LLC (LLI) was settled in 2024 through the foreclosure of collateralized LLP shares - Transactions between the Company and its related parties are made on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm's length transactions[144](index=144&type=chunk) Key Management Personnel Compensation | Compensation Category | 3 Months Ended Jun 30, 2025 ($) | 3 Months Ended Jun 30, 2024 ($) | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2025 ($) | 6 Months Ended Jun 30, 2024 ($) | | :------------------------------------------ | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :--------------------------- | | Salaries | $405,079 | $391,165 | $798,235 | $590,486 | | Cash performance bonus | $252,557 | $248,076 | $480,303 | $374,445 | | One-time cash bonus related to the Business Combination | — | — | — | $226,000 | | Share-based payment expense | $879,147 | $1,140,218 | $1,236,333 | $1,140,218 | | Total | $1,707,059 | $1,980,495 | $2,850,176 | $2,606,567 | - The loan receivable from LLI, which was in default, was settled upon the Business Combination closing through the foreclosure of collateralized LLP Shares[150](index=150&type=chunk) [19. Financial Risk Management](index=43&type=section&id=19.%20FINANCIAL%20RISK%20MANAGEMENT) The Company is exposed to interest rate risk due to its long-term debt obligations with floating interest rates, and liquidity risk in meeting financial liabilities. To manage liquidity, the Company aims to maintain sufficient cash and utilize bank deposits and loans. The fair value of the Company's debt was estimated at $260.27 million as of June 30, 2025, and $255.59 million as of December 31, 2024, using discounted cash flows - The Company's exposure to interest rate risk primarily relates to its long-term debt obligations with floating interest rates[152](index=152&type=chunk) - Liquidity risk is managed by ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet liabilities when due, balancing funding continuity and flexibility through bank deposits and loans[153](index=153&type=chunk) Contractual Maturities of Financial Liabilities (Gross and Undiscounted) as of June 30, 2025 | Liability | Less than 3 months ($) | 3 to 12 months ($) | 1 to 5 years ($) | Thereafter ($) | Total ($) | | :-------------------------------- | :----------------- | :------------- | :----------- | :--------- | :---------- | | Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $132,965 | $6,735,395 | — | — | $10,979,450 | | Lease liability | $121,831 | $534,824 | $4,854,621 | $31,126,745 | $36,638,021 | | Long and short-term debt | $2,217,139 | $7,263,487 | $63,336,173 | $204,924,010 | $277,740,809 | | Total | $2,797,810 | $19,028,758 | $70,815,040 | $236,050,755 | $332,895,542 | - The fair value of the Company's debt was estimated at **$260,273,902** as of June 30, 2025, and **$255,591,886** as of December 31, 2024, using discounted cash flows[156](index=156&type=chunk) [20. Commitments and Contingencies](index=44&type=section&id=20.%20COMMITMENTS%20AND%20CONTINGENCIES) As of June 30, 2025, the Company had future capital expenditure commitments of $14.35 million related to construction contracts. In terms of legal proceedings, a lawsuit filed by a construction company was settled for $237,226 in February 2024. An ongoing lawsuit by a former employee is being vigorously defended, with no material adverse effect expected on the financial statements - As of June 30, 2025, the Company had agreed upon construction contracts with third parties, committing to future capital expenditures of **$14,348,564**[158](index=158&type=chunk) - A lawsuit filed by a construction company was settled for **$237,226** on February 29, 2024[159](index=159&type=chunk) - The Company is vigorously defending an ongoing lawsuit by a former employee and believes the claims are without merit, with no material adverse effect expected[160](index=160&type=chunk)[161](index=161&type=chunk) [21. Subsequent Events](index=45&type=section&id=21.%20SUBSEQUENT%20EVENTS) The Company has evaluated subsequent events through August 13, 2025, the date the financial statements were issued, and found no events requiring disclosure or recognition - No subsequent events occurred through August 13, 2025, that would require disclosure or recognition in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements[162](index=162&type=chunk) [22. Approval of the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements](index=45&type=section&id=22.%20APPROVAL%20OF%20THE%20CONDENSED%20CONSOLIDATED%20INTERIM%20FINANCIAL%20STATEMENTS) The condensed consolidated interim financial statements were authorized for issue by the Company's board of directors on August 13, 2025 - The condensed consolidated interim financial statements were authorized for issue by the Company's board of directors on August 13, 2025[163](index=163&type=chunk)
Logistic Properties of the Americas(LPA) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-15 14:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue increased by 12.9% to $11.8 million and NOI grew almost 6% to $9.4 million in Q1 2025 [5] - Average rent per square foot increased by 1.9% across the property portfolio compared to Q1 2024 [14] - Net debt to adjusted EBITDA improved, decreasing by 30 basis points over the same period [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Peru, representing 29% of the portfolio GLA, saw rental income grow by 38.4% [15] - Costa Rica, accounting for 47% of the portfolio, experienced a revenue increase of 6.1% [15] - Colombia, which makes up 24% of the portfolio, delivered a 2.6% revenue increase [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Peru's economy is characterized by low inflation, minimal government debt, and low unemployment, contributing to strong consumer spending [5] - Mexico is viewed as a new avenue for long-term growth, with a focus on logistics rather than light manufacturing due to tariff uncertainties [10][12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to replicate its success in Mexico while being selective in investments, focusing on logistics space driven by domestic consumption [10][12] - Plans to increase footprint in Lima with a new 215,000 square foot building, already 73% pre-leased [7] - The company maintains a strong pipeline of near and long-term investment opportunities in foundational markets and Mexico [26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains constructive on Mexico's medium and long-term prospects despite tariff uncertainties [10] - The foundational markets are demonstrating resilience, with expectations for additional NOI growth this year [26] - The company emphasizes the importance of being selective about customers and investments to scale its regional platform [26] Other Important Information - The company achieved 100% occupancy across its operating portfolio of 5.6 million square feet [7] - G&A expenses increased by 112% due to higher professional services and D&O insurance expenses [16] - The company repurchased $800,000 worth of ordinary shares during the quarter, totaling 2.1 million buybacks [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Is the company shying away from light manufacturing in Mexico? - Management prioritizes logistics assets in Mexico and is being selective regarding light manufacturing, particularly in the auto sector [20][22] Question: Are tenants still in a wait-and-see mode regarding tariffs? - Management indicates that foundational markets are mostly consumer-driven, and tariffs have not significantly impacted leasing activity [21][24]
Logistic Properties of the Americas(LPA) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-15 14:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - LPA's revenue increased by 12.9% to $11.8 million, while NOI grew almost 6% to $9.4 million in Q1 2025 [5][14] - Average rent per square foot increased by 1.9% across the property portfolio compared to Q1 2024 [14] - The net debt to adjusted EBITDA improved, decreasing by 30 basis points over the same period [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Peru, representing 29% of LPA's portfolio GLA, saw rental income grow by 38.4% [15] - Costa Rica, accounting for 47% of the portfolio, experienced a revenue increase of 6.1% [15] - Colombia, which makes up 24% of the portfolio, delivered a 2.6% revenue increase [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Peru's economic environment is characterized by low inflation, minimal government debt, and low unemployment, contributing to strong consumer spending [5][6] - Mexico is viewed as a long-term growth avenue, with a focus on logistics rather than light manufacturing due to tariff uncertainties [10][12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - LPA plans to increase its footprint in Lima with a new 215,000 square foot building, which is already 73% pre-leased [7] - The company aims to replicate its success in Mexico while being selective in investments due to potential tariff impacts [10][12] - LPA maintains a disciplined approach to investment, focusing on logistics space driven by domestic consumption [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of foundational markets and the potential for additional NOI growth in 2025 [26] - The company is focused on high-quality customers and investments to scale its regional platform [26] - Management noted that tariffs have not significantly impacted operations in foundational markets, which are primarily consumer-driven [22] Other Important Information - LPA's entire operating portfolio reached 100% occupancy, marking a significant milestone [7] - The company has a healthy maturity profile with no significant debt due in the near term [16] - LPA repurchased $800,000 worth of ordinary shares during the quarter, totaling 2.1 million in buybacks [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Is LPA shying away from light manufacturing in Mexico? - Management indicated a preference for logistics assets in Mexico while remaining selective about light manufacturing due to current uncertainties [21] Question: Are tenants still in a wait-and-see mode regarding tariffs? - Management noted that foundational markets are mostly consumer-driven, and tariffs have not significantly affected leasing activity [22][23]
Logistic Properties of the Americas(LPA) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-05-14 21:07
Company Overview - Logistic Properties of the Americas (LPA) is a leading developer, owner, acquirer, and manager of logistic and industrial real estate in Central and South America[18] - LPA operates as a vertically-integrated platform across the region[18] - As of March 31, 2025, LPA's gross leasable area (GLA) is 73 million sq ft, with 58 million sq ft operating and 15 million sq ft potential new GLA from land portfolio[21, 22] - LPA's portfolio occupancy is at 980%[21] - LPA's YTD 2025 Net Operating Income (NOI) is US$94 million, with a Cash NOI growth of 22% compared to 2024[21] Market and Growth - E-commerce drives demand, requiring approximately 30x more logistical space than traditional retail[28] - Latin America's e-commerce penetration is projected to grow from US$43 billion in 2023 to US$56 billion in 2028, with a CAGR of 11%[29] - LPA has demonstrated a proven track record of performance and growth in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Peru[30, 31] Operations and Tenants - The top 10 customers account for 445% of net effective rent[35] - As of March 31, 2025, 783% of leases are US dollar-denominated, while 217% are COP-denominated[37] - The company's operating portfolio is 980% occupied as of Q1 2025[39] Capitalization and Debt - As of March 31, 2025, the total debt is US$2657 million[51] - Net debt over investment properties is 411%[53] - 862% of the company's debt is USD-denominated[54]
Logistic Properties of the Americas(LPA) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2025-05-14 20:20
[Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)](index=3&type=section&id=CONDENSED%20CONSOLIDATED%20INTERIM%20STATEMENTS%20OF%20PROFIT%20OR%20LOSS%20AND%20OTHER%20COMPREHENSIVE%20INCOME%20%28LOSS%29) The company reported a significant turnaround from a net loss to a net profit, driven by increased revenues and reduced listing expenses, leading to improved comprehensive income [Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Summary](index=3&type=section&id=Profit%20or%20Loss%20and%20Other%20Comprehensive%20Income%20%28Loss%29%20Summary) For the three months ended March 31, 2025, Logistic Properties of the Americas reported a significant turnaround, moving from a net loss of $46.46 million in 2024 to a net profit of $1.06 million, driven by increased rental revenue and reduced listing expenses despite higher operating and administrative costs Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Summary (USD) | Metric | 3 Months Ended March 31, 2025 | 3 Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | :----------------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Total Revenues | $11,839,791 | $10,483,462 | | Investment Property Operating Expense | $(2,337,702) | $(1,531,794) | | General and Administrative | $(3,592,341) | $(1,694,097) | | Listing Expense | — | $(44,469,613) | | Investment Property Valuation Gain | $1,915,481 | $5,199,274 | | Profit (Loss) Before Taxes | $3,045,184 | $(43,152,428) | | Income Tax Expense | $(1,984,478) | $(3,307,358) | | Profit (Loss) for the Period | $1,060,706 | $(46,459,786) | | Total Comprehensive Income (Loss) | $6,005,295 | $(47,029,069) | | Earnings (Loss) per Share (Basic & Diluted) | $(0.02) | $(1.67) | - Total revenues increased by **12.9%** year-over-year, from **$10.48 million** in Q1 2024 to **$11.84 million** in Q1 2025, primarily due to higher rental revenue[4](index=4&type=chunk) - The company reported a significant reduction in listing expense from **$44.47 million** in Q1 2024 to **zero** in Q1 2025, contributing substantially to the improved profit[4](index=4&type=chunk) [Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position](index=4&type=section&id=CONDENSED%20CONSOLIDATED%20INTERIM%20STATEMENTS%20OF%20FINANCIAL%20POSITION) The company's financial position strengthened with an increase in total assets, primarily investment properties, and a corresponding growth in total equity, reflecting improved financial health [Financial Position Summary](index=4&type=section&id=Financial%20Position%20Summary) As of March 31, 2025, the Company's total assets increased to $616.05 million from $607.02 million at December 31, 2024, primarily driven by an increase in investment properties, with total liabilities also seeing a slight increase while total equity grew, reflecting improved financial health Financial Position Summary (USD) | Metric | As of March 31, 2025 | As of December 31, 2024 | | :----------------------------------- | :-------------------- | :----------------------- | | **Assets:** | | | | Total Current Assets | $36,828,379 | $40,001,754 | | Total Non-Current Assets | $579,218,931 | $567,017,824 | | **TOTAL ASSETS** | **$616,047,310** | **$607,019,578** | | **Liabilities:** | | | | Total Current Liabilities | $24,844,907 | $26,524,836 | | Total Non-Current Liabilities | $313,432,603 | $309,693,324 | | **TOTAL LIABILITIES** | **$338,277,510** | **$336,218,160** | | **Equity:** | | | | Equity Attributable to Owners of the Company | $232,700,105 | $228,964,876 | | Non-Controlling Interests | $45,069,695 | $41,836,542 | | **TOTAL EQUITY** | **$277,769,800** | **$270,801,418** | - Investment properties, a key non-current asset, increased from **$554.52 million** to **$567.01 million**, reflecting ongoing development and valuation gains[5](index=5&type=chunk) - Cash and cash equivalents decreased from **$28.83 million** to **$26.96 million**[5](index=5&type=chunk) [Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Changes in Equity](index=6&type=section&id=CONDENSED%20CONSOLIDATED%20INTERIM%20STATEMENTS%20OF%20CHANGES%20IN%20EQUITY) Total equity increased due to comprehensive income, share-based payments, and non-controlling interest contributions, partially offset by treasury share repurchases [Changes in Equity Summary](index=6&type=section&id=Changes%20in%20Equity%20Summary) Total equity increased from $270.80 million at December 31, 2024, to $277.77 million at March 31, 2025, primarily driven by total comprehensive income for the period, share-based payments, and capital contributions from non-controlling interests, partially offset by the repurchase of treasury shares Changes in Equity Summary (USD) | Equity Component | As of Dec 31, 2024 | Profit (Loss) for Period | Other Comprehensive Income | Share-based Payments | Issuance of Shares | Repurchase of Treasury Shares | Capital Contributions from NCI | As of Mar 31, 2025 | | :----------------------------------- | :----------------- | :----------------------- | :------------------------- | :------------------- | :----------------- | :---------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------- | | Ordinary Share Capital | $3,180 | — | — | — | $6 | — | — | $3,186 | | Treasury Shares | $(1,242,773) | — | — | — | — | $(834,099) | — | $(2,076,872) | | Additional Paid-in Capital | $218,291,347 | — | — | $357,186 | $(6) | — | — | $218,648,527 | | Retained Earnings | $38,593,217 | $(732,447) | — | — | — | — | — | $37,860,770 | | Foreign Currency Translation Reserve | $(26,680,095) | — | $4,944,589 | — | — | — | — | $(21,735,506) | | Equity Attributable to Owners | $228,964,876 | $(732,447) | $4,944,589 | $357,186 | — | $(834,099) | — | $232,700,105 | | Non-controlling Interests | $41,836,542 | $1,793,153 | — | — | — | — | $1,440,000 | $45,069,695 | | **Total Equity** | **$270,801,418** | **$1,060,706** | **$4,944,589** | **$357,186** | **$0** | **$(834,099)** | **$1,440,000** | **$277,769,800** | - The company repurchased **$834,099** worth of treasury shares during the period[8](index=8&type=chunk) - Non-controlling interests increased by **$3.23 million**, including **$1.44 million** from capital contributions[8](index=8&type=chunk) [Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows](index=8&type=section&id=CONDENSED%20CONSOLIDATED%20INTERIM%20STATEMENTS%20OF%20CASH%20FLOWS) Operating cash flow increased, investing activities shifted to a net inflow, while financing activities resulted in a net outflow due to debt repayments and share repurchases [Cash Flows Summary](index=8&type=section&id=Cash%20Flows%20Summary) For the three months ended March 31, 2025, net cash generated by operating activities increased to $4.84 million from $4.37 million in the prior year, investing activities shifted from a net outflow to a net inflow, while financing activities resulted in a significant net cash outflow, primarily due to debt repayments and treasury share repurchases Cash Flow Activity (USD) | Cash Flow Activity | 3 Months Ended March 31, 2025 | 3 Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | :----------------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Net Cash Generated by Operating Activities | $4,837,250 | $4,373,158 | | Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities | $508,760 | $(5,016,470) | | Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities | $(7,371,786) | $6,094,935 | | Effects of Exchange Rate Fluctuations | $154,907 | $(11,368) | | Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | $(1,870,869) | $5,440,255 | | Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period | $28,827,347 | $35,242,363 | | Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | $26,956,478 | $40,682,618 | - Investing activities saw a positive shift, with proceeds from the sale of investment properties totaling **$3.90 million** in Q1 2025, compared to **$1.17 million** in Q1 2024[13](index=13&type=chunk) - Financing activities included **$4.00 million** in long-term debt borrowing and **$5.93 million** in long-term debt repayment in Q1 2025, alongside **$834,099** for treasury share repurchases[13](index=13&type=chunk) [Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements](index=11&type=section&id=NOTES%20TO%20THE%20UNAUDITED%20CONDENSED%20CONSOLIDATED%20INTERIM%20FINANCIAL%20STATEMENTS) These notes provide detailed information on the company's business, accounting policies, significant transactions, and financial performance across various segments and accounts [1. Nature of Business](index=11&type=section&id=1.%20NATURE%20OF%20BUSINESS) Logistic Properties of the Americas (LPA) is a real estate company that develops, owns, and manages warehouse logistics assets in Central and South America, having completed a business combination on March 27, 2024, accounted for as a reverse capitalization under IFRS with LLP as the accounting acquirer - LPA is a fully integrated, internally managed real estate company focused on warehouse logistics assets in Central and South America[15](index=15&type=chunk) - The Business Combination with TWOA and LLP was consummated on **March 27, 2024**, resulting in LPA ordinary shares being listed on the NYSE under the symbol "LPA"[16](index=16&type=chunk)[17](index=17&type=chunk) - The Business Combination was accounted for as a reverse capitalization in accordance with IFRS, with LLP treated as the accounting acquirer and TWOA as the acquired company[18](index=18&type=chunk) [2. Material Accounting Policy Information](index=12&type=section&id=2.%20MATERIAL%20ACCOUNTING%20POLICY%20INFORMATION) The condensed consolidated interim financial statements are prepared in accordance with IAS 34 and IFRS, primarily on a historical cost basis with certain investment properties measured at fair value, with USD as the functional currency for most entities, and the company has adopted recent amendments to IAS 21 while evaluating upcoming IFRS standards - Financial statements are prepared in accordance with IAS 34 - Interim Financial Reporting and follow significant accounting policies from LPA's most recent audited consolidated financial statements[22](index=22&type=chunk)[24](index=24&type=chunk) - The functional currency is U.S. dollars (USD) for most entities, except for Colombian subsidiaries (Latam Logistic COL OpCo, S.A. and Latam Logistic COL PropCo Cota I, S.A.S) where it is the Colombian Peso (COP)[25](index=25&type=chunk) Exchange Rates (USD 1.00) | Currency | As of March 31, 2025 | As of December 31, 2024 | Average for 3 Months Ended March 31, 2025 | Average for 3 Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | :------- | :------------------- | :---------------------- | :---------------------------------------- | :---------------------------------------- | | CRC | CRC 504 | CRC 513 | CRC 508 | CRC 517 | | COP | COP 4,193 | COP 4,409 | COP 4,192 | COP 3,915 | | PEN | PEN 3.654 | PEN 3.770 | PEN 3.706 | PEN 3.762 | - The Company adopted amendments to IAS 21 (Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates) as of **January 1, 2025**[38](index=38&type=chunk) - The Company is currently evaluating the impact of IFRS 18 (Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements) and amendments to IFRS 9 and IFRS 7, which are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after **January 1, 2027**, and **January 1, 2026**, respectively[39](index=39&type=chunk)[41](index=41&type=chunk) [3. Reverse Capitalization](index=17&type=section&id=3.%20REVERSE%20CAPITALIZATION) The Business Combination, consummated on March 27, 2024, involved LPA acquiring TWOA and LLP, with LPA Ordinary Shares subsequently listed on the NYSE, accounted for as a reverse capitalization treating LLP as the accounting acquirer, resulting in significant share listing expenses and the settlement of a loan receivable from LLI through foreclosure of collateralized shares - The Business Combination was consummated on **March 27, 2024**, with LPA Ordinary Shares commencing trading on the NYSE on **March 28, 2024**[46](index=46&type=chunk) LPA Ownership Structure Post-Business Combination | Shareholder Group | Number of Ordinary Shares | % of Ownership | | :----------------------------------- | :------------------------ | :------------- | | LPA Ordinary Shares issued to TWOA shareholders | 3,897,747 | 12.3 % | | LPA Ordinary Shares converted from legacy LLP equity holders | 26,312,000 | 83.0 % | | LPA Ordinary Shares issued to PIPE Investor | 1,500,000 | 4.7 % | | **Total** | **31,709,747** | **100.0 %** | - A share listing expense of **$44,469,613** was recognized in Q1 2024 due to the excess fair value of equity interests issued to TWOA over its identifiable net assets[51](index=51&type=chunk)[52](index=52&type=chunk) - Transaction-related costs of **$6,172,375** were incurred in Q1 2024, primarily for professional services[53](index=53&type=chunk) - A loan receivable from Latam Logistics Investments, LLC (LLI) of **$9,765,972** was settled upon closing of the Business Combination through foreclosure of collateralized LLP Shares[58](index=58&type=chunk) [4. Revenue](index=19&type=section&id=4.%20REVENUE) The Company's total revenues increased to $11.84 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, up from $10.48 million in the prior year, primarily driven by rental income from operating lease agreements for investment properties, with a weighted average lease term remaining of 5.0 years Revenue Breakdown (USD) | Revenue Component | 3 Months Ended March 31, 2025 | 3 Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | :----------------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Rental income (IFRS 16) | $10,379,044 | $9,312,895 | | Non-lease components of rental arrangements | $1,385,731 | $1,113,354 | | Other | $75,016 | $57,213 | | **Total Revenues** | **$11,839,791** | **$10,483,462** | - The weighted average lease term remaining on current leases was **5.0 years** as of March 31, 2025, slightly down from **5.1 years** as of March 31, 2024[60](index=60&type=chunk) [5. Investment Property Operating Expenses](index=20&type=section&id=5.%20INVESTMENT%20PROPERTY%20OPERATING%20EXPENSES) Investment property operating expenses increased to $2.34 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, from $1.53 million in the prior year, primarily due to higher repair and maintenance costs and real estate taxes Investment Property Operating Expenses (USD) | Expense Category | 3 Months Ended March 31, 2025 | 3 Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | :----------------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Repair and maintenance | $924,906 | $686,908 | | Utilities | $177,455 | $182,853 | | Insurance | $120,956 | $104,210 | | Property management | $122,028 | $62,186 | | Real estate taxes | $466,268 | $153,334 | | Expected credit loss adjustments | $61,594 | $10,969 | | Tenant-billable operating expenses | $301,423 | $252,090 | | Interest expenses on property related lease liabilities | $70,973 | $61,696 | | Other property related expenses | $92,099 | $17,548 | | **Total** | **$2,337,702** | **$1,531,794** | [6. Other Income and Other Expenses](index=20&type=section&id=6.%20OTHER%20INCOME%20AND%20OTHER%20EXPENSES) Other income decreased slightly to $271,802 in Q1 2025, while other expenses significantly decreased to $2,749 from $6.17 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to the absence of transaction-related costs from the Business Combination Other Income and Expenses (USD) | Category | 3 Months Ended March 31, 2025 | 3 Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | :----------------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | **Other Income:** | | | | Interest income | $271,802 | $310,490 | | Other | — | $40 | | **Total Other Income** | **$271,802** | **$310,530** | | **Other Expenses:** | | | | Transaction-related costs (Business Combination) | — | $6,172,375 | | Other | $2,749 | — | | **Total Other Expenses** | **$2,749** | **$6,172,375** | [7. Segment Reporting](index=21&type=section&id=7.%20SEGMENT%20REPORTING) The Company operates in three geographic segments: Costa Rica, Colombia, and Peru, deriving revenue primarily from warehouse rentals, with Costa Rica generating the highest revenue and net operating income in Q1 2025, while Peru showed significant growth in both, and segment assets and liabilities are monitored by the CODM - The Company has three reportable operating segments based on geography: Costa Rica, Colombia, and Peru, with performance evaluated based on net operating income[64](index=64&type=chunk)[67](index=67&type=chunk) Segment Revenue and Net Operating Income (USD) | Segment | Revenue (Q1 2025) | Revenue (Q1 2024) | Net Operating Income (Q1 2025) | Net Operating Income (Q1 2024) | | :-------- | :---------------- | :---------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Costa Rica | $6,000,839 | $5,655,817 | $5,152,052 | $4,819,704 | | Colombia | $2,400,284 | $2,339,372 | $1,941,758 | $2,096,847 | | Peru | $3,363,652 | $2,431,060 | $2,333,263 | $1,977,904 | | Unallocated | $75,016 | $57,213 | — | — | | **Total** | **$11,839,791** | **$10,483,462** | **$9,427,073** | **$8,894,455** | Segment Investment Properties and Debt (USD) | Segment | Investment Properties (Mar 31, 2025) | Investment Properties (Dec 31, 2024) | Segment Debt (Mar 31, 2025) | Segment Debt (Dec 31, 2024) | | :-------- | :----------------------------------- | :----------------------------------- | :-------------------------- | :-------------------------- | | Costa Rica | $260,739,865 | $260,094,960 | $169,948,497 | $171,041,464 | | Colombia | $141,144,601 | $132,917,203 | $36,540,529 | $38,430,114 | | Peru | $165,129,587 | $161,506,701 | $59,238,130 | $56,414,221 | | **Total** | **$567,014,053** | **$554,518,864** | **$265,727,156** | **$265,885,799** | [8. Lease and Other Receivables, Net](index=25&type=section&id=8.%20LEASE%20AND%20OTHER%20RECEIVABLES%2C%20NET) Total lease and other receivables, net, increased to $4.66 million as of March 31, 2025, from $4.39 million at December 31, 2024, primarily driven by higher lease receivables and other receivables, while tenant notes receivable saw a slight decrease Lease and Other Receivables, Net (USD) | Receivable Type | March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | | :----------------------------------- | :------------- | :---------------- | | Lease receivables, net | $2,224,737 | $1,990,246 | | Tenant notes receivable - short term, net | $467,676 | $509,543 | | Others | $310,324 | $141,983 | | Sub-total (Current) | $3,002,737 | $2,641,772 | | Tenant notes receivable - long term, net | $1,653,447 | $1,748,616 | | **Total Lease and Other Receivables, Net** | **$4,656,184** | **$4,390,388** | Expected Credit Loss Allowance (USD) | Category | Beginning Balance (Dec 31, 2024) | Adjustments in ECL Allowance (Q1 2025) | Ending Balance (Mar 31, 2025) | | :----------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :------------------------------------- | :---------------------------- | | Lease Receivables | $833,430 | $63,892 | $897,322 | | Tenant Notes Receivable | $37,884 | $(2,298) | $35,586 | | **Total** | **$871,314** | **$61,594** | **$932,908** | [9. Other Current Assets and Liabilities](index=25&type=section&id=9.%20OTHER%20CURRENT%20ASSETS%20AND%20LIABILITIES) Other current assets increased to $4.36 million as of March 31, 2025, from $2.77 million at December 31, 2024, mainly due to higher value-added tax receivable and prepaid insurance, while other current liabilities decreased to $189,261 from $640,933, primarily due to the payment of distributions payable to non-controlling interests Other Current Assets (USD) | Asset Type | March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | | :----------------------------------- | :------------- | :---------------- | | Value added tax receivable | $2,418,457 | $1,722,404 | | Prepaid insurance | $935,296 | $533,915 | | Other | $1,009,579 | $512,790 | | **Total** | **$4,363,332** | **$2,769,109** | Other Current Liabilities (USD) | Liability Type | March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | | :----------------------------------- | :------------- | :---------------- | | Distributions payable to non-controlling interests | — | $380,950 | | Deferred revenue | $189,261 | $259,983 | | **Total** | **$189,261** | **$640,933** | [10. Investment Properties](index=26&type=section&id=10.%20INVESTMENT%20PROPERTIES) The fair value of investment properties increased to $567.01 million as of March 31, 2025, from $554.52 million at December 31, 2024, driven by additions and valuation gains, with the Company using Level 3 fair value measurements and a significant disposition occurring in February 2025 Investment Properties Fair Market Value (FMV) (USD) | Category | FMV as of March 31, 2025 | FMV as of December 31, 2024 | | :----------------------------------- | :----------------------- | :-------------------------- | | Land bank | $37,033,229 | $40,542,349 | | Properties under development | $17,715,505 | $21,798,170 | | Operating Properties | $512,265,319 | $492,178,345 | | **Total Investment Properties** | **$567,014,053** | **$554,518,864** | - Investment properties are valued using Level 3 fair value hierarchy, employing discounted cash flows, direct capitalization, and cost approaches, with key unobservable inputs including risk-adjusted discount rates, capitalization rates, and occupancy rates[85](index=85&type=chunk)[86](index=86&type=chunk)[87](index=87&type=chunk) Reconciliation of Investment Properties (USD) | Item | 3 Months Ended March 31, 2025 | 3 Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | :----------------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Beginning balance | $554,518,864 | $514,172,281 | | Additions | $3,735,609 | $9,880,885 | | Gain on valuation of investment properties | $1,915,481 | $5,199,274 | | Foreign currency translation effect | $6,844,099 | $(675,115) | | **Ending balance** | **$567,014,053** | **$528,577,325** | - The final installment payment of **$3,901,985** for the sale of Latam Parque Logistico Calle 80 Building 500A was received in **February 2025**, settling all receivables from this sale[91](index=91&type=chunk)[92](index=92&type=chunk) [11. Leases](index=30&type=section&id=11.%20LEASES) The Company acts as both a lessor, generating rental income from operating properties, and a lessee, holding investment property Right-of-Use (ROU) assets and office ROU assets, with investment property ROU assets measured at fair value and office ROU assets amortized, resulting in a total lease liability of $13.62 million and future undiscounted rental payments of $36.75 million as of March 31, 2025 - The Company generates rental income as a lessor of operating properties[93](index=93&type=chunk) - As a lessee, the Company holds Investment Property Right-of-Use (ROU) assets, which are recognized as part of investment properties and measured at fair value under IAS 40[96](index=96&type=chunk)[97](index=97&type=chunk) - Office ROU assets are amortized using the straight-line method over the lease term, with a net book value of **$88,850** as of March 31, 2025[102](index=102&type=chunk)[103](index=103&type=chunk) Lease Liabilities and Future Rental Payments (USD) | Item | As of March 31, 2025 | | :----------------------------------- | :------------------- | | Total Lease Liability | $13,617,612 | | Total Undiscounted Rental Payments | $36,749,125 | | Weighted Average Discount Rate (Land Lease) | 8.6% | | Weighted Average Discount Rate (Office Lease) | 7.1% | [12. Debt](index=34&type=section&id=12.%20DEBT) The Company's total debt remained stable at $265.73 million as of March 31, 2025, with a mix of mortgage loans and a secured bridge loan across Costa Rica, Peru, and Colombia, including a new $25 million mortgage loan with BBVA Peru and restructured BTG loans, and the Company was compliant with all debt covenants as of March 31, 2025 Debt Outstanding by Region (USD) | Region | Amount Outstanding at March 31, 2025 | Amount Outstanding at December 31, 2024 | | :----------------------------------- | :----------------------------------- | :----------------------------------- | | Costa Rica Loans | $169,948,494 | $171,041,461 | | Peru Loans | $60,250,861 | $57,047,644 | | Colombia Loans | $37,166,167 | $39,127,587 | | Accrued financing costs and debt issuance costs, net | $(1,638,366) | $(1,330,893) | | **Total Debt** | **$265,727,156** | **$265,885,799** | | Less: Current portion of long-term debt | $(9,557,758) | $(12,636,821) | | **Total Long-term debt** | **$256,169,398** | **$253,248,978** | - On **March 6, 2025**, the Company entered into a new **$25 million** mortgage loan with BBVA Peru for construction, with **$4 million** outstanding as of March 31, 2025[109](index=109&type=chunk) - The Company restructured two loans with BTG into a single loan of **COP 25,000,000,000** (approximately **$6.45 million**) in **May 2024**, maturing in **November 2025**[118](index=118&type=chunk) Financing Costs (USD) | Component | 3 Months Ended March 31, 2025 | 3 Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | :----------------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Gross interest expense | $5,143,442 | $5,843,082 | | Amortization of debt issuance cost | $131,976 | $33,542 | | Other financing cost | — | $15,878 | | Total financing cost before capitalization | $5,275,418 | $5,892,502 | | Capitalized amounts into investment properties | $(26,333) | $(330,123) | | **Net financing cost** | **$5,249,085** | **$5,562,379** | - As of **March 31, 2025**, the Company was compliant with, or had waivers for, all debt covenants with its lenders, including a waiver for Bancolombia through **December 31, 2024**[123](index=123&type=chunk)[124](index=124&type=chunk) [13. Equity](index=38&type=section&id=13.%20EQUITY) As of March 31, 2025, the Company had 31,859,747 Ordinary Shares issued following the Business Combination, with the board approving a share repurchase program in November 2024, under which 85,378 shares were repurchased for $834,099 during Q1 2025, and retained earnings include legal reserves mandated by local legislation - As of **March 31, 2025**, **31,859,747** Ordinary Shares were issued, with a par value of **$0.0001** per share[125](index=125&type=chunk) - The Company's board approved a share repurchase program in **November 2024**, authorizing up to **$10.0 million** in Ordinary Share repurchases over **12 months**[126](index=126&type=chunk) Share Repurchase Activities (Q1 2025) | Metric | Value | | :----------------------------------- | :---- | | Shares repurchased | 85,378 | | Average purchase price per share | $9.77 | | Aggregate purchase price | $834,099 | - Retained earnings include legal reserves, which are a portion of net earnings appropriated according to local legislation in the countries of operation[128](index=128&type=chunk) [14. Earnings Per Share](index=39&type=section&id=14.%20EARNINGS%20PER%20SHARE) Basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $(0.02), a significant improvement from $(1.67) in the prior year, with the calculation reflecting the impact of the Business Combination and the exclusion of antidilutive Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) Earnings (Loss) Per Share (USD) | Metric | 3 Months Ended March 31, 2025 | 3 Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | :----------------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Earnings (loss) per share – basic and diluted | $(0.02) | $(1.67) | | Earnings (loss) attributed to owner(s) of the Company | $(732,447) | $(48,031,609) | | Weighted average number of Ordinary Shares – basic and diluted | 31,627,722 | 28,736,692 | - **371,500** RSUs were excluded from the diluted EPS calculation for Q1 2025 as their inclusion would be antidilutive[129](index=129&type=chunk) - The weighted average number of Ordinary Shares for Q1 2025 was adjusted to exclude treasury shares[131](index=131&type=chunk) [15. Income Tax](index=39&type=section&id=15.%20INCOME%20TAX) LPA is a Cayman Islands exempted company not subject to U.S. income tax, operating through local entities in Costa Rica (30.0%), Colombia (35.0%), and Peru (29.5%), with an effective tax rate for Q1 2025 of 65.2%, significantly higher than (7.7)% in Q1 2024, primarily due to deferred tax assets/liabilities related to currency translation, unrecognized deferred tax assets, and foreign tax rate differentials - LPA is a Cayman Islands exempted company and is not subject to income tax in the United States[132](index=132&type=chunk) - Applicable income tax rates in its operating countries are Costa Rica (**30.0%**), Colombia (**35.0%**), and Peru (**29.5%**)[132](index=132&type=chunk) Effective Tax Rates (%) | Period | Effective Tax Rate | | :----------------------------------- | :----------------- | | 3 Months Ended March 31, 2025 | 65.2% | | 3 Months Ended March 31, 2024 | (7.7)% | - The difference in effective tax rates is primarily due to changes in deferred tax assets/liabilities from currency translation, movement in unrecognized deferred tax assets, foreign tax rate differentials, and current income tax on intercompany dividends[133](index=133&type=chunk) [16. Employee Benefits](index=40&type=section&id=16.%20EMPLOYEE%20BENEFITS) Total employee benefits recognized as general and administrative expense increased to $1.59 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, from $1.09 million in the prior year, primarily due to the inclusion of share-based payment expense Employee Benefits Expense (USD) | Benefit Type | 3 Months Ended March 31, 2025 | 3 Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | :----------------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Short-term employee benefits | $1,229,077 | $1,091,764 | | Share-based payment expense | $357,186 | — | | **Total** | **$1,586,263** | **$1,091,764** | [17. Share-Based Payments](index=40&type=section&id=17.%20SHARE-BASED%20PAYMENTS) The Company established the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan to grant various equity-based awards, issuing 90,000 ordinary shares to a non-employee service provider in August 2024 to settle a liability, and granting Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to senior executives and board directors in May and August 2024, resulting in a share-based payment expense of $357,186 for Q1 2025 - The Logistic Properties of the Americas 2024 Equity Incentive Plan was established in **March 2024** to grant equity-based awards to key personnel[136](index=136&type=chunk) - On **August 14, 2024**, **90,000** ordinary shares with a fair value of **$1,141,200** were issued to a non-employee service provider to settle an accrued liability[137](index=137&type=chunk) - RSUs were granted to senior executives and board directors in **May** and **August 2024**, with varying vesting schedules (equal annual increments over three years or cliff vesting after three years)[140](index=140&type=chunk) - Share-based payment expense related to RSUs was **$357,186** for the three months ended **March 31, 2025**[141](index=141&type=chunk) RSUs Outstanding | Item | Number of RSUs | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per RSU ($) | | :----------------------------------- | :------------- | :--------------------------------------------- | | Non-vested at December 31, 2024 | 319,000 | $9.70 | | Non-vested at March 31, 2025 | 319,000 | $9.70 | [18. Related Party Transactions](index=41&type=section&id=18.%20RELATED%20PARTY%20TRANSACTIONS) Related party transactions include compensation for key management personnel, which increased to $1.14 million in Q1 2025 largely due to share-based payment expense, and a loan receivable from Latam Logistics Investments, LLC (LLI) of $9.77 million was settled in Q1 2024 through the foreclosure of collateralized shares Key Management Personnel Compensation (USD) | Compensation Type | 3 Months Ended March 31, 2025 | 3 Months Ended March 31, 2024 | | :----------------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Salaries | $393,156 | $199,321 | | Cash performance bonus | $227,746 | $126,369 | | Statutory bonus | $14,491 | $13,092 | | One-time cash bonus (Business Combination) | — | $226,000 | | Non-executive directors' fees | $146,250 | $52,806 | | Non-cash benefits | $4,288 | $8,484 | | Share-based payment expense | $357,186 | — | | **Total** | **$1,143,117** | **$626,072** | - A loan receivable from LLI of **$9,765,972** was settled as of **January 1, 2024**, through the foreclosure of collateralized LLP Shares held by LLI, following LLI's default[148](index=148&type=chunk) - The majority shareholder provided management and advisory services amounting to **$68,000** in Q1 2025, down from **$187,863** in Q1 2024[149](index=149&type=chunk) [19. Financial Risk Management](index=42&type=section&id=19.%20FINANCIAL%20RISK%20MANAGEMENT) The Company is exposed to interest rate risk from its floating-rate long-term debt and manages liquidity risk by ensuring sufficient cash to meet financial liabilities, with total undiscounted contractual maturities of financial liabilities at $321.26 million and the fair value of debt estimated at $250.04 million as of March 31, 2025 - The Company's exposure to interest rate risk primarily relates to its long-term debt obligations with floating interest rates[150](index=150&type=chunk) - Liquidity risk is managed by maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet obligations without incurring unacceptable losses[151](index=151&type=chunk) Contractual Maturities of Financial Liabilities (Undiscounted Cash Flows, USD) | Maturity Period | March 31, 2025 (Total) | December 31, 2024 (Total) | | :----------------------------------- | :--------------------- | :------------------------ | | Less than 3 months | $3,896,893 | $3,112,518 | | 3 to 12 months | $18,226,074 | $22,390,580 | | 1 to 5 years | $65,486,374 | $49,187,762 | | Thereafter | $231,072,710 | $244,150,610 | | **Total** | **$321,261,255** | **$319,635,085** | - The fair value of the Company's debt was estimated to be **$250,036,204** as of **March 31, 2025**, and **$255,591,886** as of **December 31, 2024**, using Level 2 fair value hierarchy inputs[154](index=154&type=chunk) [20. Commitments and Contingencies](index=43&type=section&id=20.%20COMMITMENTS%20AND%20CONTINGENCIES) As of March 31, 2025, the Company had future capital expenditure commitments of $13.65 million related to construction contracts, settled a lawsuit for $237,226 in February 2024, and is vigorously defending another lawsuit filed in November 2023, believing the claims are without merit - The Company had agreed upon construction contracts with third parties, committing to future capital expenditures of **$13,649,309** as of **March 31, 2025**[156](index=156&type=chunk) - A lawsuit filed against a subsidiary was settled for **$237,226** on **February 29, 2024**[157](index=157&type=chunk) - The Company is defending a lawsuit filed by a former employee in **November 2023**, believing the claims are without merit and currently unable to conclude on the probability of loss[158](index=158&type=chunk) [21. Subsequent Events](index=43&type=section&id=21.%20SUBSEQUENT%20EVENTS) No subsequent events requiring disclosure or recognition occurred between the reporting date and May 14, 2025, the date the condensed consolidated interim financial statements were issued - No subsequent events requiring disclosure or recognition occurred through **May 14, 2025**[160](index=160&type=chunk) [22. Approval of the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements](index=43&type=section&id=22.%20APPROVAL%20OF%20THE%20CONDENSED%20CONSOLIDATED%20INTERIM%20FINANCIAL%20STATEMENTS) The condensed consolidated interim financial statements were authorized for issue by the Company's board of directors on May 14, 2025 - The condensed consolidated interim financial statements were authorized for issue by the Company's board of directors on **May 14, 2025**[161](index=161&type=chunk)
Logistic Properties of the Americas(LPA) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-04-03 13:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue increased by 11.2% to $438 million, while NOI rose by 7.1% to $366 million [6][17] - Occupancy in the operating portfolio surged by 400 basis points to 98.3% by year-end [7] - G&A expenses increased due to the transition to a public company, with costs expected to normalize by Q2 2025 [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Colombia experienced 8.3% revenue growth, driven by $1.5 million increase in rental income [18] - Peru recorded an 18% revenue increase, primarily due to the stabilization of two buildings [19] - Costa Rica's revenue rose by 8.7%, fueled by the stabilization of a specific building [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company captured mark-to-market spreads exceeding 25% compared to expiring leases [8] - The logistics space demand is strong, with nearly all development portfolio pre-leased and 100% occupancy in the operating portfolio [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to remain a preferred logistics solutions provider as it expands into Mexico through a joint venture [9][11] - The development of Parquet Logistico Callao is being accelerated, showcasing the company's ability to deliver landmark logistics facilities [14] - The focus is on domestic consumption-driven logistics space demand in foundational markets like Costa Rica, Peru, and Colombia [13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management is cautious about U.S. tariff policies affecting Mexico's nearshoring sector, leading to selective investment strategies [12] - The company sees significant long-term upside in emerging economies due to low e-commerce penetration [13] - Confidence in LPA's intrinsic value is reflected in the decision to purchase LPA shares [15][16] Other Important Information - The company secured a $25 million fixed-rate loan to support the construction of new Class A warehouses [21] - The joint venture in Mexico is expected to enhance LPA's reach and operational capabilities in the region [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the expectations for future revenue growth? - Management indicated that the strong demand for logistics space and ongoing projects will support revenue growth moving forward [21] Question: How is the company addressing rising G&A expenses? - Management noted that the increase in G&A expenses is due to the transition to a public company and is expected to normalize by mid-2025 [20]
Logistic Properties of the Americas(LPA) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report
2025-04-02 20:33
Revenue Growth - Revenue increased by 11.2% to $43.8 million in 2024, driven by $3.6 million in additional rental income and a $1.9 million increase from higher rental rates[5]. - Revenue from Peru increased by 18.0% to $10.9 million, while revenue from Colombia and Costa Rica grew by 8.3% and 8.7%, respectively[13]. Net Operating Income - Net Operating Income (NOI) rose by 7.1% to $36.6 million, with Same-Property Cash NOI increasing by 5.0% to $33.9 million[5]. Occupancy and Leasable Area - Occupancy rate of the operating portfolio was 98.3% as of December 31, 2024, down from 100% at year-end 2023[5]. - Total Leased Gross Leasable Area (GLA) expanded by 6.2% to 5.6 million square feet by the end of 2024[7]. - The company achieved 100% occupancy in its operating portfolio in March 2025, with a new lease signed for 71,580 square feet in Peru[5]. Expenses - General and Administrative expenses surged by 83.6% to $15.6 million, reflecting increased compliance and reporting obligations[5]. - Total investment property operating expenses rose by 35.6% to $6.975 million, with significant increases in Peru (80.5%) and Costa Rica (19.4%)[14]. Share Repurchase - The company repurchased $0.9 million of its ordinary shares in Q4 2024 and an additional $0.8 million in Q1 2025, totaling $2.1 million[5]. Future Plans - The company plans to utilize a $25.0 million loan from BBVA Peru to finance the construction of strategically located warehouses in Lima, Peru[5].