You said that if the Fed were to cut rates, that might cause a sell off in 30 year Treasuries. It's already happening. They started cutting rates in September of of of 2023, and the long bond has gone up in yield significantly since then, 100 basis points.Do you think that will happen again. Why not. I mean, that's it's a paradigm shift.We've we have a tremendous paradigm shift that's going on where money is not coming into the United States, where the long bond is not a flight to quality asset. Gold sudden ...

Key Takeaways CUZ stock rose 35.9% in a year, outpacing the industry's 8.5% on strong Sun Belt office demand. In Q1 2025, CUZ signed 47 leases totaling 539K sq. ft., with rising rents and long lease terms. Strategic asset deals and low new construction position CUZ to benefit from the flight to quality trend.Cousins Properties (CUZ) shares have rallied 35.9% over the past year, outperforming the industry's 8.5% growth.The company’s portfolio of Class A office assets in high-growth Sun Belt markets is witn ...

UK Cities 4 Q1 2025 OFFICE MARKET QUARTERLY REVIEW knightfrank.com/research Contents 05 I ABERDEEN 10 I EDINBURGH 11 I GLASGOW 14 I NEWCASTLE 12 | LEEDS 13 | MANCHESTER 16 | SHEFFIELD 06 | BIRMINGHAM 09 | CARDIFF 07 | BRISTOL Key takeaways 1 2 3 Occupier activity remained above Three leasing transactions Availability of new & grade A space is trend, with take-up reaching 1.4m completed above 100,000 sq ft, limited, with a vacancy rate of 3.0%, sq ft in Q1 2025. the highest quarterly total since Q4 effecting ...

Paramount Group (PGRE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Tom Hennessy - Vice President of Business Development and Investor RelationsAlbert Behler - Chairman, CEO & PresidentPeter Brindley - Executive VP & Head of Real EstateWilbur Paes - COO, CFO & TreasurerManus E - Senior AssociateThomas Catherwood - MD & REITs Equity Research Conference Call Participants Blaine Heck - Executive Director & Senior Equity Research AnalystDylan Burzinski - Equity Research Analyst Operator G ...

Paramount Group (PGRE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Tom Hennessy - Vice President of Business Development and Investor RelationsAlbert Behler - Chairman, CEO & PresidentPeter Brindley - Executive VP & Head of Real EstateWilbur Paes - COO, CFO & TreasurerManus E - Senior AssociateThomas Catherwood - MD & REITs Equity Research Conference Call Participants Blaine Heck - Executive Director & Senior Equity Research AnalystDylan Burzinski - Equity Research Analyst Operator G ...

Paramount Group (PGRE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 10:00 AM ET Speaker0 Good day, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Paramount Group First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. A question and answer session will follow the formal presentation. Please note that this conference call is being recorded today, 05/01/2025. I will now turn the call over to Tom Hennessey, Vice President of Business Developme ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The first quarter FFO was $0.14 per share, with a net loss of $27.4 million or $0.16 per share [5][23] - The capital ratio was 12.2, slightly above the business plan range for 2025 [9] - The CAD payout ratio for the first quarter was 169.4%, significantly elevated due to deferred tenant improvement allowances and accrued preferred dividends [30][21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The quarterly retention rate was 55%, with leasing activity approximating 340,000 square feet [6] - The operating portfolio ended the quarter at 86.6% occupied and 89.2% leased, with Philadelphia at 93% occupied and 96% leased [7][8] - The mark to market was 8.9% on a GAAP basis and 2.3% on a cash basis, both above business plan expectations [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Austin, occupancy is at 75%, impacted by early terminations [8] - The life science sector is recovering, with a strong regional healthcare ecosystem supporting growth [13] - The demand for high-quality office space is increasing, with a notable flight to quality trend [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to stabilize its development projects, with significant progress made in residential developments [15] - The focus is on maintaining minimal balances on the line of credit and ensuring ample liquidity [10] - The company plans to capitalize on improving real estate market conditions and has a strong pipeline of leasing activity [11][34] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that macroeconomic uncertainty is affecting decision-making but has not significantly delayed larger prospects [40] - The company remains optimistic about increased leasing activity in Austin as the tech sector revitalizes [14] - The overall sentiment in real estate markets is improving, with a solid operating foundation established [10][34] Other Important Information - The company anticipates no property acquisitions and plans to recapitalize developments as they approach stabilization [29] - The projected capital plan for the year totals $180 million, focusing on development and redevelopment projects [30] - The company is targeting a midpoint of $50 million in sales for the year, with a mix of institutional and private equity buyers showing interest [62] Q&A Session Summary Question: Pipeline details, particularly in Austin - Management noted increased tour activity and interest from technology and financial service companies, with a mix of smaller and larger space requirements [38] Question: Decision-making process amid macro uncertainty - Management indicated that while decision-making is slower, larger prospects have not paused due to macro conditions [40] Question: Leasing pipeline breakdown - The operating portfolio pipeline is between 1.7 and 1.8 million square feet, with strong leasing activity in Philadelphia [46] Question: Economics of the office to residential conversion at 300 Delaware - The conversion is expected to yield around 7.5%, with minimal NOI loss due to the property being under-leased [54][56] Question: Changes in buyer pool composition and pricing - The buyer pool has shifted towards institutional quality buyers, with a significant increase in their market share [62] Question: Capital provider appetite for multifamily projects - There is a higher visibility and depth in the market for residential properties compared to office products [68] Question: Impact of Spark Therapeutics layoffs - Management confirmed that Spark has no early termination rights on their lease, and the company remains committed to its operations [88]

Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN) Q4 2024 Earnings Call February 05, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Gerard Sweeney - President, CEO & TrusteeThomas E. Wirth - Executive VP & CFOGeorge Johnstone - EVP, OperationsAnthony Paolone - Executive DirectorOmotayo Okusanya - Managing DirectorMichael Lewis - Cyber Security Group Manager Conference Call Participants Steve Sakwa - Senior Managing Director & Senior Equity Research AnalystDylan Burzinski - Senior Analyst, OfficeUpal Rana - Director - Senior Equity Rese ...