Core Insights - Sun Communities, Inc. reported a net loss of $23.1 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2025, an improvement from a net loss of $36.7 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, in the same period of 2024 [3] - The company completed the sale of its Safe Harbor Marinas business for net pre-tax cash proceeds of $5.25 billion, which is part of a strategy to reduce leverage and enhance financial flexibility [5][12] - Core Funds from Operations (Core FFO) per share for the quarter was $1.26, up from $1.19 in the same quarter of 2024 [7] Financial Performance - The North America Same Property Net Operating Income (NOI) for manufactured housing (MH) and recreational vehicle (RV) increased by $9.6 million, or 4.6%, year-over-year [7] - The adjusted blended occupancy for MH and RV in North America rose to 99.0%, a 150 basis point increase from the previous year [9] - The company expects Core FFO per share for 2025 to be in the range of $6.43 to $6.63, with North American Same Property NOI growth projected at 3.5% to 5.2% [18] Distributions and Shareholder Returns - A special cash distribution of $4.00 per share was announced, totaling approximately $520 million, payable on May 22, 2025 [16] - The quarterly distribution is set to increase by 10.6% in 2025, reaching $1.04 per share [16] - The company has authorized a stock repurchase program of up to $1.0 billion [17] Operational Highlights - The company’s portfolio included 502 properties with approximately 174,850 developed sites as of March 31, 2025 [32] - The occupancy rate for MH and annual RV sites was 98.0% as of March 31, 2025, compared to 97.5% a year earlier [8] - The company is focused on enhancing operational efficiencies and revenue-driving strategies, particularly in the manufactured housing sector [5] Balance Sheet and Capital Structure - As of March 31, 2025, the company had $7.4 billion in debt with a weighted average interest rate of 4.1% [11] - The net debt to trailing twelve-month recurring EBITDA ratio was 5.9 times [11] - The company has begun using proceeds from the Safe Harbor sale for debt reduction and reinvestment in its core portfolio [12][13]

Financial Performance - Net loss per diluted share for Q1 2025 was $0.34, compared to a net loss of $0.31 per diluted share in Q1 2024[10] - Core FFO per share for Q1 2025 was $1.26, up from $1.19 in Q1 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 5.9%[16] - Basic earnings per share from continuing operations for Q1 2025 was $(0.19), an improvement from $(1.84) in Q4 2024[48] - Total revenues for Q1 2025 were $470.2 million, a slight increase of 0.2% compared to $469.2 million in Q1 2024[51] - Net loss attributable to SUI common shareholders for Q1 2025 was $42.8 million, representing a 56.2% increase from a net loss of $27.4 million in Q1 2024[51] - Total revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, were $212.7 million, an increase of 5.0% from $202.0 million in the same quarter of 2024[83] - Total expenses for the quarter were $216.3 million, up from $201.0 million in the prior year, resulting in a loss before other items of $(3.6) million compared to a profit of $1.0 million in Q1 2024[83] Occupancy and Property Performance - North America Same Property adjusted blended occupancy for MH and RV increased by 150 basis points to 99.0% as of March 31, 2025[18] - The occupancy rate for the total portfolio was 98.0% as of March 31, 2025[49] - Same Property blended occupancy for MH and RV increased to 98.1% as of March 31, 2025, up 40 basis points from 97.7% a year earlier[60] - The number of occupied sites in North America increased to 11,100 as of March 31, 2025, from 9,970 a year earlier[59] - The number of properties decreased from 529 in Q1 2024 to 502 in Q1 2025, a reduction of 5.1%[56] Debt and Financial Position - As of March 31, 2025, the company had $7.4 billion in debt outstanding with a weighted average interest rate of 4.1%[20] - Total debt remained stable at $7,348.1 million compared to $7,352.8 million in Q4 2024[48] - The company's total outstanding debt as of March 31, 2025, is $7,381.4 million, with a weighted average interest rate of 4.08%[68] - Secured debt amounts to $3,200.7 million, with a weighted average interest rate of 4.06%[68] - Unsecured debt totals $4,147.4 million, with a weighted average interest rate of 4.10%[68] - The company’s net debt to TTM recurring EBITDA ratio was 5.9x for Q1 2025, slightly improved from 6.0x in Q4 2024[48] - The total debt to total assets ratio stands at 38.5%, well within the covenant requirements[74] Guidance and Future Expectations - The company expects Core FFO per share guidance for 2025 to be between $6.43 and $6.63[10] - The Company has established guidance for Q2 2025 with diluted EPS ranging from $11.25 to $11.33 and Core FFO per Share between $1.62 and $1.70[30] - For the full year 2025, diluted EPS is projected to be between $12.62 and $12.82, while Core FFO per Share is expected to range from $6.43 to $6.63[30] - The North America Same Property NOI growth is anticipated to be between 1.7% and 4.0%, and UK Same Property NOI growth is expected to be between 3.9% and 5.9% for Q2 2025[31] Special Distributions and Transactions - A special cash distribution of $4.00 per share was announced, totaling approximately $520.0 million, payable on May 22, 2025[26] - The company completed the sale of Safe Harbor Marinas for net pre-tax cash proceeds of $5.25 billion, with an estimated book gain of approximately $1.4 billion[22] - The company has authorized a stock repurchase program of up to $1.0 billion of its outstanding common stock[28] Operational Metrics - Recurring EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $236.7 million, down from $271.5 million in Q4 2024[48] - Net Operating Income (NOI) for Q1 2025 was $238.1 million, down from $243.1 million in Q1 2024, reflecting a decrease of 2.1%[54] - Same Property Revenues for Q1 2025 totaled $321.9 million, an increase of 4.4% from $308.2 million in Q1 2024[58] - Same Property operating expenses increased by 4.0% to $105.4 million in Q1 2025 from $101.3 million in Q1 2024[58] Market and Sales Performance - North America home sales decreased by 12.5% to $28.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to $32.8 million in the same period last year[62] - The average selling price of homes in North America decreased by 17.5% to $82,709 compared to $100,306 in the previous year[62] - Utility reimbursement revenues increased to $29.3 million in Q1 2025, compared to $27.5 million in Q1 2024, indicating a growth of 6.5%[92] Asset Management - The company owns, operates, or has an interest in a portfolio of 502 developed MH, RV, and UK properties, comprising approximately 174,850 developed sites[45] - The company has 13,510 sites available for development across its North American and UK properties[49] - The company recorded asset impairment charges of $20.5 million related to pre-construction development costs at seven properties[76] Accounting and Financial Metrics - The Company believes that GAAP net income (loss) is the most directly comparable measure to NOI, and Same Property NOI is a key management tool for evaluating performance and growth[98] - FFO is defined as GAAP net income (loss) excluding gains or losses from sales of certain real estate assets, plus real estate-related depreciation and amortization[101] - Core FFO provides enhanced comparability for investor evaluations of period-over-period results, excluding certain gain and loss items unrelated to the core business[101]

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Southfield, MI, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sun Communities, Inc. (NYSE: SUI) (the “Company”) today announced that its operating partnership, Sun Communities Operating Limited Partnership (“SCOLP”), will redeem all $500 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 5.500% Senior Notes due 2029 (CUSIP No. 866677AK3) (the “Notes due 2029”) and all $400 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 5.700% Senior Notes due 2033 (CUSIP No. 866677AJ6) (the “Notes due 2033” and together with ...

Core Viewpoint - Sun Communities, Inc. has completed the initial closing of the sale of its interests in Safe Harbor Marinas to Blackstone Infrastructure, marking a strategic shift towards focusing on its core manufactured housing (MH) and recreational vehicle (RV) portfolio [1][2]. Financial Impact - The pre-tax cash proceeds from the transaction are approximately $5.25 billion, with certain properties valued at around $250 million excluded from the initial closing, pending third-party consents [3]. - The company plans to repay approximately $3.3 billion of debt using the net proceeds, which includes $1.6 billion from its senior credit facility and $740 million of secured mortgage debt [6]. - The expected annualized interest expense savings from the initial debt paydowns is approximately $160 million, reducing the weighted average interest rate on outstanding indebtedness to about 3.5% [7]. Strategic Focus - The company aims to reposition itself as a pure-play MH and RV focused entity, enhancing its leverage profile and financial flexibility to support disciplined growth [2][4]. - Approximately $1.0 billion has been allocated into 1031 exchange escrow accounts for potential future MH and RV acquisitions on a tax-efficient basis [8]. Capital Return Strategy - A one-time special cash distribution of $4.00 per share, totaling around $520 million, has been authorized by the Board of Directors, payable on May 22, 2025 [9]. - The company intends to increase its quarterly distribution by approximately 10.6% to $1.04 per common share, starting with the second quarter distribution anticipated in July 2025 [9][10]. - A stock repurchase program of up to $1.0 billion has been authorized, allowing management discretion in executing repurchases [11]. Upcoming Events - The company is scheduled to report its first quarter earnings for 2025 on May 5, 2025, and will provide updated guidance reflecting the financial impact of the initial closing [13].

Sun Communities (SUI 1.04%) has a very durable business. The real estate investment trust (REIT) is the largest publicly traded owner-operator of manufactured home and RV communities. These properties produce very resilient recurring revenues, which help support the REIT's 3% yielding dividend. The residential REIT's already highly resilient dividend is about to grow even stronger in the future. Driving the improved sustainability are asset sales that will significantly bolster its already solid balance she ...

Core Viewpoint - Sun Communities, Inc. will release its first quarter 2025 operating results on May 5, 2025, and will host a conference call on May 6, 2025, to discuss these results [1]. Company Overview - Sun Communities, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that, as of December 31, 2024, owned, operated, or had an interest in a portfolio of 645 developed properties, comprising approximately 176,390 developed sites and about 48,760 wet slips and dry storage spaces across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom [4].

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Core Viewpoint - Sun Communities, Inc. has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.94 per share for Q1 2025, payable on April 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on March 31, 2025 [1]. Group 1 - Sun Communities, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates manufactured housing and recreational vehicle communities, as well as marinas [1][2]. - As of December 31, 2024, the company owned, operated, or had an interest in a portfolio of 645 developed properties, comprising approximately 176,390 developed sites and about 48,760 wet slips and dry storage spaces across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom [2].

Core Viewpoint - Sun Communities, Inc. has nominated Mr. Mark A. Denien as an independent director candidate for election at the upcoming annual meeting of shareholders [1] Group 1: Candidate Background - Mr. Denien has over three decades of experience in finance, real estate transactions, capital markets, strategy development, regulatory compliance, risk management, and acquisitions [2] - He served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Duke Realty Corporation from 2013 to 2022, leading the company through significant transformation and achieving a 500% total shareholder return over a decade [3] - Prior to Duke Realty, Mr. Denien spent 16 years at KPMG, specializing in real estate audit and advisory services, and became a partner [4] Group 2: Educational and Professional Qualifications - Mr. Denien holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Indiana University Bloomington and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) [5] - If elected, he will be appointed to the Audit Committee, bringing valuable insights from his extensive experience in financial stewardship and strategic transformation [5] Group 3: Company Perspective - The Chairman and CEO of Sun Communities expressed excitement about Mr. Denien joining the Board, highlighting his expertise in finance and real estate as instrumental for driving growth and enhancing stakeholder value [6] Group 4: Company Overview - As of December 31, 2024, Sun Communities, Inc. owned, operated, or had an interest in a portfolio of 645 developed properties, comprising approximately 176,390 developed sites and about 48,760 wet slips and dry storage spaces across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom [10]