ORINDA, Calif., Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MacKenzie Realty Capital, Inc. (Nasdaq: MKZR) (“MacKenzie” or the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the year ended June 30, 2025 and announced its Aurora at Green Valley has been completed and is now 31% leased. Key Financial Highlights:Operating Results for the Year Ended June 30, 2025: Net revenues for year ended June 30, 2025, were $22.06 million, an increase of 40% from $15.74 million in the same period of 2024.Net operating loss was ...

Core Viewpoint - A class action lawsuit has been filed against CTO Realty Growth, Inc. and certain officers for alleged violations of federal securities laws during the Class Period from February 18, 2021, to June 24, 2025, seeking damages for misleading statements regarding the company's business and financial health [1][5]. Company Overview - CTO Realty Growth, Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates a portfolio of retail-based properties primarily in higher growth markets in the U.S. The company converted to a REIT in February 2021 and owned 23 income properties across seven states as of December 31, 2024 [3]. Financial Performance Metrics - CTO uses Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO) as a key performance metric, which is generally calculated as funds from operations adjusted for recurring capital expenditures. Analysts prefer AFFO as it provides a more accurate measure of a REIT's ability to pay dividends [4]. Allegations in the Lawsuit - The lawsuit alleges that CTO's dividends were less sustainable than represented, that deceptive practices were used to inflate AFFO, and that the company's financial prospects were overstated. It claims that public statements made by the defendants were materially false and misleading [5]. Recent Developments - A report by Wolfpack Research criticized CTO, claiming it has not generated enough cash to cover dividends and capital expenditures since becoming a REIT. The report highlighted a significant increase in shares outstanding and predicted further dilution due to cash shortfalls [6]. Following the report, CTO's stock price fell by 5.42% to close at $17.10 per share on June 25, 2025 [7].

Core Insights - Nexus Industrial REIT reported strong operating results in its first quarter as a pure-play industrial REIT, with normalized FFO per unit increasing by 5.6% year-over-year and industrial Same Property NOI growing by 2.8% [1][6][22] Financial Performance - For Q2 2025, property revenues were CAD 42.0 million, down from CAD 43.9 million in Q2 2024, while NOI increased to CAD 32.2 million from CAD 31.6 million [9][39] - The net loss for Q2 2025 was CAD 7.6 million, significantly lower than the net income of CAD 43.5 million in Q2 2024, primarily due to fair value losses on Class B LP units and investment properties [15][16] - Year-to-date, net income for the first half of 2025 was CAD 25.5 million, down from CAD 87.2 million in the same period last year [16] Operational Highlights - The company completed the sale of 33 legacy properties and advanced construction on two significant development projects, which are expected to add CAD 6.6 million in annual stabilized NOI [2][6][23] - Leasing activity included 1,192,792 square feet completed at an average spread of 82% over expiring and in-place rents [6] Portfolio and Capital Structure - The REIT's total portfolio consists of 88 properties with a gross leasable area of approximately 11.7 million square feet, and the industrial occupancy rate was reported at 94% [13][28] - Unitholders' equity increased to CAD 1.1 billion, with NAV per unit slightly decreasing to CAD 13.17 [7][13] Future Outlook - The REIT anticipates mid-single digit Same Property NOI growth for the full year, driven by lease-up of vacant space and releasing at market rents [21][22] - The completion of the two development projects is expected to enhance the REIT's financial performance significantly [23][31]

Core Viewpoint - A class action lawsuit has been filed against CTO Realty Growth, Inc. and certain officers for alleged violations of federal securities laws during the Class Period from February 18, 2021, to June 24, 2025, seeking damages for misleading statements regarding the company's financial health and dividend sustainability [1][6]. Company Overview - CTO Realty Growth, Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates a portfolio of retail-based properties primarily in higher growth markets in the U.S. The company converted to a REIT in February 2021 and owned 23 income properties across seven states as of December 31, 2024 [4]. - REITs are required to distribute at least 90% of their taxable profits as dividends to benefit from corporate income tax exemptions. CTO claims that its REIT structure allows for tax-efficient operations and sustainable dividends [5]. Allegations and Financial Concerns - The lawsuit alleges that CTO's dividends were less sustainable than represented, and the company used deceptive practices to inflate its Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO) and overstate profitability, particularly regarding the Ashford Lane property [6]. - A report by Wolfpack Research criticized CTO for not generating sufficient cash to cover recurring capital expenditures and dividends since its conversion to a REIT, indicating a reliance on share dilution to address a $38 million dividend shortfall from 2021 to 2024 [7]. - The report highlighted that CTO's AFFO definition excluded recurring capital expenditures, which is inconsistent with industry peers, and noted that the company faced significant financial challenges, including only $8.4 million in cash against quarterly dividends of $14 million and additional capital expenditures [7]. Market Reaction - Following the release of the Wolfpack Report, CTO's stock price fell by $0.98 per share, or 5.42%, closing at $17.10 per share on June 25, 2025 [8].

Core Insights - Lamar Advertising Company (LAMR) reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per share of $2.22, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.15 and up from $2.08 in the prior-year quarter [1][9] - Quarterly net revenues reached $579.3 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 2.5%, but fell short of the consensus estimate of $581.9 million [2][9] Financial Performance - Operating income for the quarter was $197.7 million, a 7.3% increase from $184.2 million in the same period last year [3] - Adjusted EBITDA rose 2.5% to $278.4 million, while acquisition-adjusted net revenues climbed 1.9% year over year [3] - Direct advertising expenses increased by 2% to $187.2 million, and general and administrative expenses rose by 2.8% to $86.7 million [4] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Free cash flow decreased by 2.2% year over year to $199.1 million [4] - Cash flow from operating activities for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was $229.5 million, compared to $127.7 million in the previous quarter [5] - As of June 30, 2025, total liquidity was $363 million, including $307.3 million available for borrowing and $55.7 million in cash [6] 2025 Outlook - LAMR revised its 2025 AFFO per share guidance to a range of $8.10 to $8.20, compared to the previous range of $8.13 to $8.28, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate currently at $8.19 [7] Market Sentiment - Despite the positive earnings report, shares of LAMR fell by 4% during the initial hours of trading, likely due to higher expenses impacting investor sentiment [2][9]

Company Overview - IIPR has a total committed/invested capital of $2.5 billion[10] - The company owns 108 properties with a total rentable square footage of 9 million[10] - IIPR's portfolio spans across 19 US states[10] - The Q2 2025 annualized dividend is $7.60[10] - Q2 2025 total revenue reached $62.9 million[10] - The weighted average lease length is 13.1 years[10] Financial Strength - IIPR's debt to total gross assets is 11%[31] - The debt service coverage ratio is 15x[32] - The company has over $192 million in available liquidity[34] Market Position and Growth - The regulated cannabis market is estimated to grow at a 7% CAGR over the next 5 years[17] - US legal cannabis sales are projected to grow from an estimated $31 billion in 2024 to $44 billion by 2029[20]

Core Insights - National Healthcare Properties, Inc. reported strong second quarter results, highlighting significant growth in same store cash net operating income across both Senior Housing Operating Property and Outpatient Medical Facility segments [2][3] Financial Performance and Other Highlights - The company achieved a net loss of $(0.85) per basic and diluted share, with Nareit defined Funds from Operations (FFO) of $0.19 per diluted share, and Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO) of $0.32 per diluted share [8] - FFO per share increased by 35.7% quarter-over-quarter, while AFFO per share saw a 3.2% increase [8] - Same Store Cash Net Operating Income (NOI) growth was 8.5% year-over-year, with the SHOP segment experiencing a 17.3% increase and the OMF segment a 4.4% increase [8] - The company completed dispositions totaling $21.4 million, resulting in a net gain of $2.7 million [4][8] Operating Update - The company disposed of three non-core Outpatient Medical Facilities (OMFs) and three non-core Senior Housing Operating Properties (SHOPs) during the quarter [4] - Year-to-date, the company has paid down $83.1 million of debt using proceeds from these dispositions [5] Balance Sheet and Capital - As of June 30, 2025, total debt outstanding was $1.0 billion with a weighted average interest rate of 5.1% and an average remaining term of 3.7 years [5] - Net Leverage (Net Debt to Annualized Adjusted EBITDA) improved to 9.3x, a 0.4x improvement from March 31, 2025 [6] Preferred Stock - The company repurchased $1.8 million of previously outstanding shares of preferred stock at a weighted average yield of 12.8%, reducing leverage by $1.3 million on a "Net Debt + Preferred" basis [9][14]

Core Insights - Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust reported strong second quarter results for 2025, highlighting operational excellence and disciplined capital management, which led to significant growth in funds from operations (FFO) and an increase in distributions to unitholders [2][3][4] Operational Highlights - Committed occupancy reached 97.2%, with economic occupancy at 96.4%, reflecting increases of 80 basis points and 50 basis points, respectively, compared to the same quarter in 2024 [7] - Renewals of 270,000 square feet were completed at rents 10.8% above expiring rates, with a weighted average rent increase of 11.9% for the renewal term [12] - The company acquired four grocery-anchored retail properties totaling 146,000 square feet for $21.205 million and a parcel of land for development valued at $11.5 million [7] Financial Highlights - Property revenue increased by 6.4% to $123.774 million compared to $116.361 million in Q2 2024 [8] - FFO per Unit rose to $0.34, a 6.3% increase from $0.32 in the previous year, while AFFO per Unit increased by 7.1% to $0.30 [8][14] - The company achieved a credit rating upgrade to BBB with a stable trend from Morningstar DBRS, previously rated BBB(low) with a positive trend [6] Distribution and Payout - Crombie announced an increase in annual distributions to $0.90 per Unit, effective for unitholders of record on August 31, 2025, reflecting a 1.12% increase from the previous rate [13][33] Portfolio Metrics - As of June 30, 2025, Crombie's portfolio included 306 properties with a gross leasable area of approximately 18.8 million square feet, including joint ventures [9][53] - The fair value of unencumbered investment properties was reported at $3.863 billion, up from $2.687 billion in June 2024 [22] Debt and Financial Condition - The debt to gross fair value ratio improved to 42.0%, down from 42.6% in the previous year, indicating a stronger balance sheet [22][46] - Available liquidity was reported at $677.655 million, a decrease of 4.1% from the previous year [22]

Core Insights - Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust reported strong financial performance in Q2 2025, with significant increases in rental revenue and net operating income, indicating robust operational stability and growth potential in the manufactured housing community sector [4][5][7]. Financial Performance - Rental revenue and related income for Q2 2025 was $25.1 million, an increase of 18.1% from $21.2 million in Q2 2024 [5][6]. - Same Community Revenue rose to $22.7 million, up 12.2% from $20.2 million year-over-year [5][8]. - Net income for Q2 2025 was $35.1 million, down from $43.5 million in the same period last year, primarily due to lower fair value adjustments on investment properties [5][9]. - Net Operating Income (NOI) reached $16.7 million, an 18.7% increase compared to $14.1 million in Q2 2024, with an NOI margin of 66.6% [5][10]. - Funds from Operations (FFO) per unit increased to $0.385, a 16.7% rise from $0.330 in Q2 2024 [5][13]. Operational Highlights - Total portfolio occupancy improved to 85.1% as of June 30, 2025, compared to 83.5% at the end of 2024, with Same Community Occupancy at 85.5% [5][12]. - Rent collections were strong at 99.2%, up from 98.7% year-over-year [5][15]. - The integration of seven newly acquired Manufactured Housing Communities in Tennessee and West Virginia is progressing well, with increasing occupancy levels and new home sales in Nashville [5][18]. Industry Outlook - The manufactured housing community sector is expected to continue outperforming other real estate sectors, driven by rising home ownership costs and limited new supply, which contribute to housing unaffordability [4][23]. - The REIT's positive outlook is supported by macro trends such as increasing household formations and declining single-family homeownership rates [27][23]. Portfolio Overview - As of June 30, 2025, Flagship owned 80 Manufactured Housing Communities with 14,670 lots and two RV resort communities with 470 sites [21][46]. - The NAV was reported at $727.9 million, with NAV per unit at $28.96, reflecting growth from $670.8 million and $26.71 at the end of 2024 [5][41]. Awards and Recognition - Flagship's Derby Hills Pointe community was recognized as the 2025 Community of the Year by the Kentucky Manufactured Housing Institute, marking the fourth consecutive year of receiving this award [5][19].

Core Viewpoint - Plymouth Industrial REIT, Inc. reported a net loss of $6.2 million for Q2 2025, a significant decline from a net income of $1.2 million in Q2 2024, primarily due to the deconsolidation of its Chicago Portfolio and increased expenses related to preferred units [4][9][10]. Financial Results - The company’s total revenues for Q2 2025 were $47.2 million, down from $48.7 million in Q2 2024 [5]. - The net loss attributable to common stockholders was $0.14 per share for Q2 2025, compared to a profit of $0.03 per share in the same period last year [4][10]. - Core Funds from Operations (Core FFO) for Q2 2025 were $20.9 million, or $0.46 per share, down from $21.8 million, or $0.48 per share, in Q2 2024 [9][10]. - Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO) for Q2 2025 were $19.9 million, or $0.44 per share, compared to $22.3 million, or $0.49 per share, in Q2 2024 [10]. Leasing and Occupancy - The company executed over 5.9 million square feet of leasing year-to-date, with a 10% increase in rental rates on a cash basis for leases commencing in Q2 2025 [3][6]. - Same store net operating income (SS NOI) increased by 6.7% on a GAAP basis and 4.1% on a cash basis compared to Q2 2024 [6][7]. - The same store portfolio, comprising 168 buildings, had an occupancy rate of 95.0% as of June 30, 2025 [7][19]. Acquisition and Capital Management - The company acquired an industrial portfolio of 21 buildings totaling 1,951,053 square feet for $193 million, with an expected initial net operating income (NOI) yield of 6.7% [6][19]. - A single-tenant building in Atlanta was acquired for $11.7 million, with an expected initial NOI yield of 7.0% [19]. - Plymouth has repurchased 1,031,223 shares of common stock at an average price of approximately $16.23 under its share repurchase program [6][13]. Guidance and Future Outlook - The company affirmed its full-year 2025 guidance for Core FFO per weighted average common share and updated its range for net income per weighted average common shares [21][22]. - The guidance includes a projected Core FFO range of $1.85 to $1.89 per share and same store portfolio NOI growth of 6.0% to 6.5% [22][23].