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Douglas Emmett(DEI) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-06 19:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue increased by 2.7% compared to 2024, while FFO decreased to $0.37 per share and AFFO decreased to $54,500,000 [15] - Same property cash NOI was down 1.1%, primarily due to a large property tax refund in the prior year creating a tough comparison [15] - G&A expenses remained low at approximately 4.9% of revenue relative to the benchmark group [15] - Guidance for 2025 net income per common share diluted is expected to be between $0.07 and $0.11, with FFO per fully diluted share narrowed to between $1.43 and $1.47 [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The office portfolio leased 973,000 square feet, including over 300,000 square feet of new leases, achieving positive absorption for three of the last four quarters [6][13] - The multifamily portfolio maintained full occupancy with cash NOI growth exceeding 10% [7] - Average leasing costs during the second quarter were $6.06 per square foot per year, remaining below the average for other office REITs [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The office leasing pipeline is robust, with remaining office expirations in 2025 and 2026 below historical averages [13] - The residential portfolio remained essentially fully leased at 99.3% with strong demand [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on four key growth strategies: leasing up the office portfolio, redeveloping properties, re-tenanting Studio Plaza, and augmenting the portfolio with best-in-class properties [7] - Plans to convert a recently acquired 10,900 square foot office property into 320 apartments in the Westwood submarket, aiming to enhance property value and reduce office vacancy [8][10] - The company has addressed all 2025 debt maturities and is refinancing 2026 debt maturities at competitive rates [9][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management has not seen any impact on leasing from macroeconomic concerns, with strong results in both office and residential portfolios [6] - The company remains optimistic about leasing activity, despite challenges in the market [25] - Management noted that the LA tech scene is primarily driven by the entertainment industry, with expectations for growth in medical research and quantum computing due to significant investments [51][52] Other Important Information - The conversion of the 10,900 Wilshire property is expected to cost approximately $200 million to $250 million, with the first apartments anticipated to be delivered in the next 18 months [10] - The company is experiencing a strong market response to the revitalized Studio Plaza project, with ongoing renovations and tenant occupancy [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Leasing activity versus occupancy and lease rate - Management acknowledged a wide gap between leased and occupied space, indicating strong leasing activity despite a decrease in occupancy [18][20] Question: Lease rate and timing of NOI contributions from Studio Plaza - Management did not disclose specific leasing stats but expressed satisfaction with the leasing velocity and anticipated NOI contributions over time [29][30] Question: Guidance for full-year occupancy - Management maintained guidance for the full year at $78 million to $80 million, expressing confidence in achieving this range [38] Question: Yield on all-in costs for 10,900 Wilshire - Management indicated confidence in achieving a yield around 10% upon completion of the project [40] Question: LA's overall economic outlook - Management believes the apartment sector is performing better than expected, while office performance remains challenging but on track [49] Question: Impact of California's entertainment tax credits - Management noted limited visibility into the impact of tax credits on demand, as they primarily deal with administrative offices rather than studios [75] Question: Demand from recent catalysts in LA - Management reported a strong leasing pipeline, attributing increased demand to companies returning to office spaces [80]