Strawberry Fields(US:STRW) Globenewswire·2025-11-06 21:15Core Viewpoint - Strawberry Fields REIT, Inc. reported strong operating results for Q3 2025, highlighting significant growth in rental revenues and funds from operations, driven by strategic acquisitions and lease renewals [1][3][5]. Financial Highlights - Total rental revenues increased by $10.3 million or 35% compared to Q3 2024, primarily due to the acquisition of 27 additional properties and a new master lease in Kentucky [5][10]. - Funds from Operations (FFO) for Q3 2025 was $20.7 million, up from $15.2 million in Q3 2024, while Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO) rose to $18.1 million from $14.3 million [5][23]. - Net income increased to $8.9 million in Q3 2025 from $6.9 million in Q3 2024, attributed to higher rental income and property acquisitions [9][13]. Acquisitions and Growth Strategy - The company completed several key acquisitions, including nine skilled nursing facilities in Missouri for $59 million, which are expected to generate an additional $5.5 million in annual rents [7]. - Additional acquisitions included a skilled nursing facility in Oklahoma for $4.25 million and a healthcare facility in Missouri for $5.3 million, both contributing to increased rental income [7]. Expense Overview - Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by $3.5 million or 42% due to new property acquisitions, partially offset by reduced depreciation from fully depreciated assets [6][11]. - Interest expense rose by $4.4 million or 51%, primarily due to new commercial bank loans and bond issuances [8][12]. Year-to-Date Performance - For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, total rental revenues increased by $28.3 million or 33% compared to the same period in 2024 [10]. - Year-to-date FFO was $58.9 million, up from $44.6 million in the previous year, with AFFO increasing to $53.4 million from $41.6 million [23].