Sonida Senior Living (SNDA) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 12, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Jason Finkelstein - Investor RelationsBrandon Ribar - President, CEO & DirectorKevin Detz - EVP & CFORonald Kamdem - Managing Director & Head of US REITs and CRE Research Operator Thank you for standing by. My name is Carly, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Senator Senior Living Q1 twenty twenty five Earnings Call. All lines have been placed on mu ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a same store portfolio NOI growth of 19.3% year over year and a total portfolio NOI growth of 37.6% year over year [7][8] - The annualized NOI for the acquisition portfolio implies a 9.1% yield on cost, excluding one unopened asset [8] - The average renewal rate increased by 6.6%, impacting nearly 70% of the resident base [8] - Total company occupancy improved to 84.7%, providing substantial margin and revenue upside [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Same store revenues increased by $16 million or 7.4%, with 65% of the increased revenues flowing through to NOI [13] - The acquisition portfolio achieved a 31.3% NOI growth with a 26.3% NOI margin, a 450 basis point increase from the previous quarter [15] - The company’s total labor costs decreased by 110 basis points as a percentage of revenue compared to the same quarter in 2024 [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company continues to expand its level of care revenues with a year-over-year increase of $1.8 million or 13.6% on its same store portfolio [17] - The Medicaid percentage of total revenue is currently at 9%, with plans to reduce this through repositioning efforts [25] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on repositioning five assets to align with a private pay model, reducing exposure to Medicaid [24][25] - The company plans to invest $4 million to $5 million across the repositioning communities to enhance their appeal to private pay individuals [25] - The company is pursuing acquisitions in high growth markets, targeting quality assets at a discount to replacement cost [26][28] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving a target of $100 million in NOI based on stabilization and growth strategies [22] - The company is positioned to capitalize on investment opportunities in the current market environment, focusing on operational excellence and capital allocation [30] Other Important Information - The company has introduced a repositioning portfolio for assets undergoing significant renovations, which will be excluded from the same store results until fully executed [12] - The company’s total debt is comprised of 61% fixed rate debt, with a weighted average interest rate of 5.4% [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more details on the repositioning portfolio and timeline? - Management indicated that the repositioning portfolio is an opportunity to invest in communities to align with a private pay model, with capital investments planned to enhance these assets [35] Question: Are there other assets that could be repositioned? - Management stated that the five identified assets are the most immediate opportunities, with no large-scale transitions expected in the near term [38] Question: Can you elaborate on the two acquisitions mentioned? - Management confirmed that the two acquisitions are in strong southern markets and are expected to stabilize with low double-digit yields, consistent with previous acquisitions [40]

Sonida Senior Living (SNDA) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.77 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.95. This compares to loss of $0.69 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 18.95%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this operator of senior living communities would post a loss of $0.71 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.83, delivering a surprise of -16.90%.Over the last fou ...

Leading Owner, Operator & Investor For information about the Company, visit sonidaseniorliving.com or investors.sonidaseniorliving.com 2 Investor Presentation First Quarter 2025 May 12, 2025 SNDA NYSE Listed Forward-Looking Statements This investor presentation contains forward-looking statements which are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements, including, among others, ...

Revenue and Occupancy - For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company generated resident revenue of $79.3 million, an increase of 30.6% compared to $60.7 million for the same period in 2024[123] - The weighted average occupancy for the owned communities was 86.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to 85.8% for the same period in 2024, indicating continued occupancy growth[124] - The average monthly rental rate for owned communities increased by 5.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024[124] - Managed community reimbursement revenue increased by 90.2% to $11.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $6.1 million for the same period in 2024[139] - The Company managed 13 communities on behalf of third parties for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to 10 communities in the same period in 2024[125] Expenses - Operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were $60.4 million, representing an increase of 30.5% from $46.3 million for the same period in 2024[140] - General and administrative expenses rose to $8.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, up from $6.8 million in the same period in 2024, primarily due to increased labor and employee-related expenses[141] - Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $9.4 million, an increase of $0.8 million from $8.6 million for the same period in 2024[144] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $3.8 million, a change of $7.9 million compared to net cash used of $4.1 million in the same period of 2024[151] - Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $7.9 million, primarily due to $8.3 million in ongoing capital improvements[152] - Net cash used by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $2.5 million, primarily due to dividends paid of $1.4 million and repayments of notes payable of $0.9 million[153] - The company experienced a decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $6.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to an increase of $19.9 million in the same period of 2024[150] - As of March 31, 2025, the company had $14.0 million in unrestricted cash and outstanding borrowings of $60.0 million under its Credit Facility, with an availability of $43.2 million[146] Debt and Financing - The company entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility with a borrowing capacity of up to $150.0 million, with $60.0 million outstanding as of March 31, 2025[131] - The company entered into an At-the-Market Issuance Sales Agreement allowing for the sale of common stock up to an aggregate offering price of $75,000,000[146] - The company is evaluating financial and capital raising transactions, including debt financings and equity offerings, but there is no assurance of continued cash flow generation[148] - The company’s majority of outstanding variable-rate debt obligations were covered by interest rate caps to manage market risk exposure[147] Economic Conditions - The company’s liquidity and capital funding requirements are influenced by operating results, capital expenditures, and general economic conditions[149] - Recent economic changes could impact the fair value of assets and tighten liquidity and credit markets, affecting the company’s ability to secure debt[149]

Exhibit 99.1 Sonida Senior Living Announces First Quarter 2025 Results DALLAS, Texas – May 12, 2025 – Sonida Senior Living, Inc. (the "Company," "Sonida," "we," "our," or "us") (NYSE: SNDA), a leading owner, operator and investor of senior housing communities, today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. "Sonida's strong execution on its organic and inorganic growth strategy plan continued to bear meaningful results in the first quarter, driven by improvements in key metrics. Year ...

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved 19% year-over-year growth in same-store adjusted community NOI and 27% growth in adjusted EBITDA for 2024 [8] - Pro forma NOI grew 9.6% in Q4 2024 compared to Q4 2023, with a pro forma NOI margin increase of 90 basis points [23][25] - Annual revenues increased by 7.5% due to a 180 basis points occupancy gain and nearly 6% RevPOR increase [25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company integrated 20 owned and 3 managed communities, resulting in a nearly 30% increase in total units [9] - The weighted average occupancy for newly acquired communities was 76% with an NOI margin of 21.7% [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Lead volume in Q4 2024 increased by 15% year-over-year, with tour volume up 11% in the same-store owned portfolio [18] - The company experienced a decline in weighted average occupancy to 86.6%, down 40 basis points from Q3 2024 [27] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims for same-store NOI growth in the high end of its peer group for 2025, leveraging stabilized operations from recent acquisitions [11] - The focus is on capitalizing on demographic trends and supply-demand imbalances in senior living, with a strategy to pursue underperforming or mispriced assets [12][13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism for 2025, anticipating strong pricing and occupancy recovery, particularly in newly acquired communities [50][52] - The company is focused on controlling labor expenses and has not seen significant shifts in the labor market due to immigration changes [54] Other Important Information - The company executed six transactions totaling over $250 million in 2024, enhancing its acquisition capabilities and operational integrations [10] - Employee turnover decreased nearly 10% in 2024, indicating improved employee experience and retention [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the current pricing trend compared to last year? - Management indicated that pricing is expected to remain strong in 2025, similar to gains seen in 2024, with continued occupancy levels supporting this [50] Question: What are the expectations regarding labor costs? - Management noted that labor expenses are being diligently managed, with no major shifts anticipated due to immigration changes, allowing for margin growth [54]

Acquisitions and Investments - As of December 31, 2024, the Company owned, managed, or invested in 94 senior housing communities with an aggregate capacity of approximately 10,000 residents[206]. - The Company acquired a senior living community in Cincinnati for $16.3 million, funded by $18.3 million of senior mortgage debt[207]. - The Company closed the acquisition of two senior living communities in Atlanta for $29.0 million, recording $24.7 million in property and equipment[209][210]. - The Palm Acquisition involved eight senior living communities for a total cash purchase price of $102.9 million, with $89.2 million recorded in property and equipment[211][212]. - The Company entered into a non-recourse mortgage loan of $18.3 million for the Cincinnati Acquisition, with a fixed-interest-only rate of 3% after a 24-month interest waiver[228]. Financial Performance - The Company generated resident revenue of approximately $267.8 million in 2024, an increase of $35.8 million or 15.4% compared to $232.0 million in 2023[243][253]. - Weighted average occupancy for the Company's communities was 86.4% in 2024, up from 84.6% in 2023, indicating continued occupancy growth[244][253]. - The average monthly rental rate for owned communities increased by 5.9% in 2024 compared to 2023[244][253]. - Management fee revenue rose by $1.2 million in 2024 due to managing more communities[254]. - Managed community reimbursement revenue increased by $12.0 million or 56.9% in 2024, totaling $33.1 million compared to $21.1 million in 2023[255]. Operating Expenses - Operating expenses for 2024 were $202.0 million, an increase of $24.7 million from $177.3 million in 2023, primarily due to labor cost increases[256]. - General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024, increased by $7.8 million, or 24.2%, to $40.0 million compared to $32.2 million in 2023, primarily due to increased labor costs and stock-based compensation[257]. - Non-labor operating expenses increased by 2.4% for same-store communities in 2024, reflecting inflationary pressures[275]. - Labor costs, which historically comprise about two-thirds of total operating expenses, continued to rise due to competitive labor conditions and increased occupancy levels[276]. Debt and Financing - The Texas Loan Modification resulted in a discounted payoff of $18.3 million, recognizing a gain on debt extinguishment of $10.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024[230]. - The Company has a senior secured revolving credit facility with a borrowing capacity of $150.0 million, borrowing $68.7 million at a weighted average interest rate of 7.3%[233]. - The Company completed a $40.2 million loan purchase and reduced notes payable by $49.6 million, resulting in a gain on debt extinguishment of $38.1 million[234]. - Interest expense increased by $0.9 million, or 2.4%, to $37.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, due to incremental borrowings for community acquisitions[261]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Net cash used in operating activities was $1.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to net cash provided of $10.7 million in 2023, a change of $12.5 million[268]. - Net cash used in investing activities was $208.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to $172.5 million for acquisitions of new communities[269]. - Net cash provided by financing activities was $232.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, mainly from net proceeds of $190.5 million from the issuance of common stock[271]. - The company had an unrestricted cash balance of approximately $17.0 million as of December 31, 2024, with future liquidity dependent on operating performance and economic conditions[264]. Stock and Equity - In August 2024, the Company raised $124.1 million from a public offering of 4,300,000 shares at $27.00 per share[239]. - The Company entered into an At-the-Market Issuance Sales Agreement allowing for the sale of shares up to an aggregate offering price of $75.0 million[240]. Impairments and Losses - The Company recognized a non-cash impairment charge of $6.0 million in 2023, with no impairments on long-lived assets in 2024[249]. - The company reported a net loss of $3.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, a significant improvement from a net loss of $21.1 million in 2023[263].

Financial Performance - Same-store resident revenue increased by $3.6 million, or 6.0%, comparing Q4 2024 to Q4 2023[3] - Net loss attributable to Sonida stockholders for 2024 was $2.1 million, a significant improvement of $19.0 million compared to a net loss of $21.1 million in 2023[3] - Adjusted EBITDA for 2024 was $43.2 million, representing an increase of $9.3 million or 27.4% from $33.9 million in 2023[3] - Resident revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $267.8 million, an increase of $35.8 million, or 15.4%, compared to $232.0 million in 2023[13] - The company reported a net loss of $6.218 million for Q4 2024, compared to a net loss of $14.629 million in Q4 2023, indicating a 57.5% improvement[31] - The company reported a net loss of $3,280,000 for 2024, a significant improvement from a net loss of $21,107,000 in 2023, representing a reduction of approximately 84.5%[35] Revenue and Occupancy - Weighted average occupancy for the same-store portfolio increased by 70 basis points to 86.6% in Q4 2024 from 85.9% in Q4 2023[3] - Total revenues for Q4 2024 reached $91.931 million, a 39.8% increase from $65.720 million in Q4 2023[31] - Same-store community resident revenue increased to $62,928,000 in Q4 2024 from $59,349,000 in Q4 2023, marking an increase of approximately 4.4%[45] Expenses and Costs - Operating expenses for 2024 were $202.0 million, an increase of $24.7 million from $177.3 million in 2023, primarily due to increased community labor costs[15] - Depreciation and amortization expenses increased to $44,051,000 in 2024 from $39,888,000 in 2023, reflecting a rise of about 10.8%[35] - Management fees for 2024 were $3.381 million, a 54.3% increase from $2.191 million in 2023[31] - Stock-based compensation expense rose to $1,175,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, up from $605,000 in the same period of 2023, indicating an increase of 94.0%[48] Debt and Financing - The Company reported a gain on extinguishment of debt of $48.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $36.3 million in 2023[19] - Long-term debt increased to $635.904 million in 2024 from $587.099 million in 2023, representing an 8.3% rise[33] - The Company entered into a new secured corporate credit facility with a total commitment of up to $150.0 million to support acquisition activities[7] Investments and Acquisitions - The Company closed on the acquisition of 20 high-quality communities in 2024, contributing to its growth strategy[2] - The company invested $172,546,000 in acquiring new communities in 2024, with total net cash used in investing activities amounting to $(208,923,000)[35] - Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs, reached $190,537,000 in 2024, a substantial increase from $10,000,000 in 2023[35] Cash Flow and Assets - Cash and cash equivalents rose to $16.992 million in 2024, significantly up from $4.082 million in 2023[33] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of 2024 were $39,087,000, a significant increase from $17,750,000 at the beginning of the year[35] - Total assets increased to $841.921 million as of December 31, 2024, compared to $621.460 million at the end of 2023, reflecting a growth of 35.4%[33] Future Outlook - The company plans to continue expanding its senior living communities and enhancing its service offerings in the coming years[28]