IRT(US:IRT)2023-07-27 20:15Real Estate Portfolio - As of June 30, 2023, the company owned and operated 119 multifamily apartment properties with a total of 35,249 units[107] - The total gross real estate assets amounted to $6.68 billion, with an average occupancy rate of 94.6% across the portfolio[111] - The company has interests in five unconsolidated joint ventures, with one project completed during the quarter, adding 199 units[116] - The number of properties remained stable at 115, while the number of units decreased by 345 to 35,249[1] Financial Performance - Rental and other property revenue increased by $9.0 million to $163.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $154.6 million for the same period in 2022, primarily due to an 8.0% increase in average effective monthly rents[125] - Net Operating Income increased by $5.8 million to $98.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $92.3 million for the same period in 2022, reflecting a 6.3% increase[1] - The company recognized a net income of $19.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, a decrease of $49.6 million compared to $69.5 million for the same period in 2022[1] - Net income for Q2 2023 was $10,988,000, compared to a net loss of $7,399,000 in Q2 2022, representing a significant turnaround[150] - Funds From Operations (FFO) for Q2 2023 was $65,264,000, slightly down from $65,414,000 in Q2 2022, while Core Funds From Operations (CFFO) increased to $63,682,000 from $58,589,000[150] Revenue and Expenses - Property operating expenses rose by $3.1 million to $62.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, driven by increases in contract landscaping services, insurance, utilities, advertising, and repairs and maintenance[126] - General and administrative expenses decreased by $1.1 million to $5.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, primarily due to reduced personnel expenses and corporate performance-based incentives[128] - Depreciation and amortization expense decreased by $18.8 million to $54.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, as a result of lower intangible asset amortization expenses[129] - Interest expense increased by $1.2 million to $22.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, primarily due to higher interest rates impacting variable rate loans[131] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash flow from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was $127.2 million, an increase of 14% from $111.6 million in 2022[162] - The company maintained cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash of approximately $42.5 million as of June 30, 2023, compared to $42.4 million in 2022[162] - The company plans to utilize cash and cash equivalents of $14.3 million as of June 30, 2023, to meet liquidity requirements[160] Market and Economic Conditions - Average effective monthly rent per unit across the portfolio was $1,538, with the highest in Dallas, TX at $1,791[111] - Average effective monthly rent per unit rose to $1,531 in Q2 2023, an 8.0% increase from $1,417 in Q2 2022[157] - Average occupancy decreased to 94.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2023, down from 95.5% in the same period of 2022[1] - Casualty losses amounted to $0.7 million during the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to net gains of $5.6 million in the same period of 2022[130] Strategic Initiatives - The company aims to maximize stockholder value through diligent portfolio management and strategic acquisitions[108] - The capital recycling program resulted in the sale of one multifamily apartment community for a gross sales price of $37.3 million, recognizing a gain of $1.0 million[113] - The company plans to implement a new ATM program under its shelf registration statement, subject to market conditions[120] Restructuring and Costs - The company incurred approximately $3.2 million in restructuring costs related to the reorganization of certain departments during the six months ended June 30, 2023[145] - Merger and integration costs were reported at $0 for Q2 2023, down from $1,307,000 in Q2 2022, indicating a reduction in restructuring expenses[155] Investment and Development - Investments in real estate under development totaled $121.7 million as of June 30, 2023, an increase from $105.5 million at the end of 2022[117] - The company recognized $1.2 million in losses from investments in unconsolidated real estate entities during the three months ended June 30, 2023[132] - The company reported a loss of $2.0 million from investments in unconsolidated real estate entities during the six months ended June 30, 2023[144]