Core Viewpoint - Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT) demonstrated strong earnings growth in Q4 2024, outperforming the S&P 500 Index during the same period, driven by increased income from properties and reduced operating expenses [1][2][8]. Financial Performance - UHT reported a net income of $4.7 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, for Q4 2024, a 29.7% increase from $3.6 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, in Q4 2023 [2]. - For the full year 2024, net income rose 24.9% to $19.2 million, or $1.39 per diluted share, compared to $15.4 million, or $1.11 per diluted share, in 2023 [3]. - Adjusted net income for Q4 2024 increased by $836,000, or $0.06 per diluted share, supported by a $1.2 million rise in income from various properties [2][3]. Funds from Operations (FFO) - FFO for Q4 2024 increased by 3.3% to $11.8 million, or $0.85 per diluted share, compared to $11.4 million, or $0.82 per diluted share, in the prior year [4]. - For the full year, FFO grew 7.4% to $47.9 million, or $3.46 per diluted share, from $44.6 million, or $3.23 per diluted share, in 2023 [4]. Revenue Breakdown - Lease revenue from Universal Health Services (UHS) facilities remained stable at $8.3 million in Q4 2024, while lease revenue from non-related parties increased by 3.1% to $14.5 million [5]. - For the full year 2024, lease revenue from UHS facilities increased by 3.1% to $33.6 million, and lease revenue from non-related parties rose by 4.8% to $57.7 million [6]. Operating Expenses - Operating expenses in Q4 2024 totaled $15.4 million, down 4.8% from $16.2 million in Q4 2023, aided by reduced depreciation and amortization [7]. - For the full year, operating expenses were $62.2 million, down 3.1% from $64.2 million in 2023 [7]. Management Commentary - The company attributed its earnings growth to increased income from various properties and lower property-related expenses, particularly in Chicago, where previous demolition costs had negatively impacted results [8]. Liquidity and Debt Management - To enhance liquidity, UHT amended its credit agreement in September 2024, increasing its borrowing capacity to $425 million and extending the maturity date to September 30, 2028 [9]. - At year-end, the company had $348.9 million in outstanding borrowings and $76.1 million in available borrowing capacity [9]. Interest Rate Management - UHT entered into a new interest rate swap agreement in October 2024, locking in a fixed rate of 3.2725% on $85 million of debt through September 2028, replacing two expired swaps with a lower combined rate [11]. Future Outlook - Management did not provide specific financial guidance for 2025 but indicated that macroeconomic conditions, particularly interest rates and property-related expenses, will continue to influence performance [12]. Other Developments - The company completed the construction of Sierra Medical Plaza I in Reno, NV, in March 2023, which is currently 68% leased [13]. - UHT sold a vacant specialty facility in Corpus Christi, TX, in December 2023 for $3.9 million, recording a $232,000 loss on divestiture [14].

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Comparable hotels total revenue was $329 million for Q4 2024 and $1.4 billion for the full year, up approximately 4% and 2.5% compared to the same periods in 2023 respectively [26] - Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDARE increased by approximately 7% and modified funds from operations (MFFO) rose by approximately 6% compared to Q4 2023 [10][36] - Comparable hotels RevPAR for Q4 was $109, up approximately 3%, with ADR at $153, up approximately 1%, and occupancy at 71%, up 2% compared to Q4 2023 [27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved comparable hotels RevPAR growth of approximately 3% for Q4 and more than 1% for the full year, driven by improvements in both ADR and occupancy [9] - Comparable hotels occupancy for the full year was 75%, approximately 1% higher than 2023, and comparable hotels ADR was $159, up approximately 1% [27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Approximately 55% of the company's hotels had no new upper upscale, upscale, or upper midscale product under construction within a five-mile radius at the end of Q4 [11] - The company noted that supply-demand dynamics remain favorable, with limited supply growth in its markets enhancing the overall risk profile of the portfolio [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company continues to monitor its distribution rate and timing relative to hotel performance and potential capital uses, maintaining a disciplined approach to capital allocation [12][13] - Recent acquisitions have positively contributed to overall portfolio performance, with seven hotels acquired since June 2024 producing an unlevered 9% yield after CapEx [16] - The company is actively underwriting additional opportunities and is well-positioned to act where attractive yields can be achieved relative to other capital allocation choices [18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ability to produce strong returns for investors over the coming years, citing stable operating fundamentals and favorable supply-demand dynamics [22][42] - The outlook for 2025 includes expectations for net income between $173 million and $202 million, with comparable hotels RevPAR change projected between 1% and 3% [39] Other Important Information - The company paid distributions totaling $58 million or $0.24 per common share during Q4, bringing the annual payout to approximately $244 million or $1.01 per common share [37] - The company has approximately $1.5 billion of total debt outstanding, with a weighted average interest rate of 4.7% and a debt maturity profile averaging three years [38] Q&A Session Summary Question: What operating expense growth has been assumed in 2025 guidance? - Management indicated that normalizing for fixed cost hurdles, the assumed increase for total hotel expenses is around 4.2% at the midpoint, with variable expenses outside of fixed costs around 3.5% [50] Question: What percentage of the portfolio would be described as having outsized CapEx needs? - Management stated that between 7% and 10% of the portfolio fits this category, with a focus on strategic and tactical reasons for prioritizing asset sales [52] Question: How close is the midweek ADR to weekend ADR? - Management noted that midweek ADR is getting closer to weekend levels, with continued opportunities for growth as occupancy improves [60] Question: What is the outlook for RevPAR growth in 2025? - Management believes that both business and leisure demand could contribute to outperforming the guidance, with midweek growth expected to be a significant driver [73] Question: What is the expected wage benefit growth this year? - Wage benefit growth is expected to be between 3.5% and 4% [130] Question: What is the current state of the transaction market? - Management indicated that the transaction market remains challenging, with fewer bidders interested in portfolios, but they expect conditions to improve as the year progresses [66][110]

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