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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4 2025, net income per share was $0.10, and Core FFO per share grew by nearly 6% year-over-year to $0.77 [15] - For the full year 2025, net income per share was $0.29, and Core FFO per share grew by nearly 3% year-over-year to $2.99 [15] - Cash Available for Distribution for Q4 was $29.1 million, and for the full year, it was $118.8 million [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The portfolio occupancy rate remained near historical highs at 97%, with weighted average lease terms of roughly a decade [8] - The company successfully extended leases at FBI Knoxville and executed a long-term renewal on FBI San Antonio [16] - The average rent spread achieved on renewals is anticipated to be 14%, with a weighted average total renewal term of 15.7 years [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company completed the acquisition of a three-asset portfolio in Virginia for $44.5 million, totaling approximately 298,000 sq ft, with long-dated leases and built-in rent growth [19][20] - The acquisition was completed at a going-in cash cap rate of approximately 11%, which is in excess of the company's cost of capital [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims for 2%-3% Core FFO growth per share annually, increasing Same-Store performance, and executing value-creating development opportunities [4][5] - The strategic priorities remain unchanged, focusing on disciplined growth and portfolio enhancement [4] - The company is well-positioned to meet the increasing demand for secure, modern government facilities [7] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism for 2026, with guidance reflecting approximately 3% Core FFO per share growth [9][22] - The company believes that the government’s focus on efficiency and public-private partnerships will favor its business model [37] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining strong relationships with government agencies to support mission-critical work [39] Other Important Information - The company’s current net debt to annualized quarterly EBITDA stands at 7.5x, with expectations for improvement [18][19] - The company is monitoring the market for attractive acquisition opportunities while maintaining disciplined capital management [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you touch on the $1.5 billion pipeline and its near-term opportunities? - Management indicated optimism for 2026 and mentioned sorting through a significant number of transactions in the pipeline [27] Question: Have you had conversations regarding lease structures with the new GSA Administrator? - Management noted that the new administrator is focused on efficiency and public-private partnerships, which could favor the company [30] Question: Can you discuss the Virginia acquisition and its lease expiration schedule? - Management clarified that the Commonwealth of Virginia is the largest tenant with long-dated leases, and the 2027 expiration is immaterial [34] Question: What are the implications of budget cuts across various agencies? - Management emphasized that while there are cuts, the focus remains on delivering mission-critical work efficiently, which supports the company's strategy [38]