报告指，受滞后效应及大众零售复苏速度低于预期影响，续租租金下滑趋势可能持续至2027财年上半 年。而线上销售增长及中国电商渗透率提升，恐对领展零售物业组合造成冲击。 摩根士丹利发布研报称，领展房产基金(00823)"与大市同步"评级，目标价37港元。领展预计将于5月公 布今年3月底止2026财政年度业绩。尽管香港零售销售有所改善，该行预期2026财政年度每基金派息将 因租金收入下降而同比减少7.3%，市场预测减9.3%，这意味着2026下半年每基金单位派息将同比下降 9.9%。 ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Same property NOI grew approximately 6% year-over-year for the first half of the year, with a second quarter increase of 4.8% compared to the same period last year [4][10] - NAREIT FFO per share rose nearly 5% year-over-year, with second quarter results at $0.45 per diluted share, reflecting a 2.3% increase [4][10] - Year-to-date same property NOI totaled $85.1 million, a 5.6% increase over 2024 [10] - The company finished the quarter with $787 million in total liquidity and a net leverage ratio of 17% [11][12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Leased occupancy remained strong at 97.3%, with small shop occupancy reaching a record high of 93.8% [4][15] - The company executed 73 leases for approximately 304,000 square feet in the second quarter, achieving a blended leasing spread of 16.4% [15] - Annual rent escalators of 3% or higher were embedded in over 90% of renewal leases, supporting long-term NOI growth [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is actively targeting investment opportunities in high-growth markets such as Asheville, Charleston, Charlotte, Nashville, Phoenix, and Savannah [6][7] - The retail leasing environment remains healthy, with strong demand from various categories including quick service restaurants and wellness providers [14][17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on a tactical reallocation of capital, enhancing its focus on core markets expected to deliver long-term value [5][8] - The strategy includes scaling the enterprise efficiently with minimal increases to G&A and leveraging a well-capitalized balance sheet [8] - The company is confident in its acquisition pipeline and plans to be active in 2025, utilizing proceeds from asset sales and available borrowing capacity [7][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management raised same property NOI growth expectations for the year to 4% to 5%, citing resilient retailers despite inflationary pressures [4][5] - The company expressed optimism about the transaction market improving in the back half of the year, which could enhance acquisition opportunities [24][39] Other Important Information - The company declared an annualized dividend of $0.95 per share, representing a 5% increase over the prior year [12] - Recent acquisitions include properties in Charleston, Savannah, San Antonio, and Richmond, reflecting a disciplined capital allocation strategy [18][19][20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Does the back-end loaded acquisition activity mean guidance would have been raised if acquisitions occurred as initially expected? - Management indicated that similar movements in expectations would have been seen relative to internal operations, especially given the significant proceeds from the California portfolio [22][23] Question: What was the same store growth profile of the California assets sold? - Management noted that the growth profile for the California assets was not as favorable as that in the Southeast, influenced by demographic trends and business-friendly environments [25][26] Question: Is the 4% to 5% same store growth expected to be sustainable next year? - Management suggested that the 4% growth has been sustainable over the last couple of years, with high occupancy levels and visibility into future occupancy gains [27][28] Question: Is there a decline in the number of core grocery opportunities available? - Management acknowledged strong competition for grocery-anchored centers but expressed confidence in their ability to redeploy capital effectively [31][32] Question: What is the current acquisition pipeline in terms of size and pricing? - Management stated that the acquisition pipeline typically has around $1 billion in opportunities, with confidence in reaching the $100 million net acquisition guidance [38][39]