Nexus Industrial REIT Announces Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Core Insights - Nexus Industrial REIT reported strong operational performance in Q3 2025, completing two new industrial developments expected to generate $6.6 million in annual stabilized NOI, reflecting a 9.4% return on development costs [2][3] - The REIT's industrial occupancy rate improved to 96% following successful leasing activities, including filling a 223,000 sq ft building in London and achieving a 13% average lift on 150,000 sq ft of lease renewals [3][6] - The transition to a pure-play industrial REIT is complete, with the sale of 15 retail properties and other assets generating total proceeds of $71.3 million [6][21] Financial Performance - For Q3 2025, property revenues were $43.3 million, down from $45.5 million in Q3 2024, while NOI was $32.2 million, a slight decrease from $32.6 million year-over-year [9][38] - Net income for Q3 2025 was $3.4 million, a significant improvement from a loss of $46.0 million in the same quarter last year, primarily due to fair value adjustments [14][15] - Year-to-date, net income reached $29.0 million, down from $41.2 million in the previous year, mainly due to a decrease in fair value adjustments of investment properties [15][17] Leasing and Occupancy - The REIT completed 1,101,534 sq ft of leasing year-to-date at an average spread of 66% over expiring rents, contributing to an industrial occupancy rate of 96% [6][12] - Same Property NOI for Q3 2025 increased by 2.7% year-over-year, with Industrial Same Property NOI growing by 2.9% [9][38] Development Projects - The completed projects include a 325,000 sq ft expansion in St. Thomas, ON, and a 115,000 sq ft small-bay complex in Calgary, AB, both expected to add $6.6 million in annual stabilized NOI [22][23] - The REIT achieved a going-in yield of 9.0% on the St. Thomas project and approximately 11% on the Calgary project [23] Capital and Equity - Unitholders' equity decreased by $1.0 million to $1.1 billion, with NAV per unit at $12.98, down 1.6% from the end of 2024 [7][12] - The REIT's total assets were reported at $2.6 billion, with net debt at $1.3 billion, reflecting a Total Indebtedness Ratio of 48.9% [12][41] Outlook - The REIT anticipates Same Property NOI growth of approximately 3% for the full year 2025, a revision from previous mid-single digit expectations due to changes in lease-up timing [21][20] - The focus remains on delivering total unitholder return through profitable long-term growth as a Canada-focused pure-play industrial REIT [20][21]