Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - FFO per share diluted as adjusted was $2.22 for Q3 2025, reflecting a decline in occupancy and rental income [16][18][20] - Same Property NOI decreased by 6% and 3.1% on a cash basis for the quarter, primarily driven by lower occupancy [21][23] - Occupancy at the end of the quarter was 90.6%, down 20 basis points from the prior quarter, with an apples-to-apples decline of 110 basis points [18][20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Leasing volume for the quarter was solid at 1.2 million square feet, consistent with the five-quarter average [17] - Rental rate growth for lease renewals was 15.2% and 6.1% on a cash basis, at the high end of the guidance range [18] - 53% of leases are to investment-grade or large-cap tenants, with an average lease term of 9.5 years for the top 20 tenants [14][23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a challenging life science supply and demand dynamic, impacting occupancy and rental income [16][20] - The mega campus platform, representing 77% of annual rental revenue, outperformed overall market occupancy by 18% in the three largest markets [20] - Institutional demand remains muted due to NIH issues and reimbursement challenges [15][39] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to reduce non-income-producing assets from 20% to 10-15% of gross assets [13] - Transitioning from substantial development to a build-to-suit model on mega campuses, with a focus on preserving capital [13][30] - The company aims to significantly reduce its land bank and is evaluating land dispositions to meet capital needs [25][29] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management highlighted the need for the FDA to resume operations and for earlier-stage venture-backed companies to commit to space [38][39] - The company is navigating a difficult environment with high costs of capital and a government shutdown impacting the industry [9][11] - Despite challenges, management sees early signs of recovery in the biotech sector and remains optimistic about future demand [11][12] Other Important Information - The company recognized impairments of $323.9 million during the quarter, primarily from a Long Island City redevelopment property [28] - The guidance for FFO per share diluted as adjusted for 2025 was reduced by $0.25 to a midpoint of $9.01 per share [31] - The company has the longest average remaining debt maturity among S&P 500 REITs at 11.6 years, with $4.2 billion in liquidity [27] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on occupancy expectations - Management indicated that 617,000 square feet of potential occupancy improvements are expected to deliver around May 1, 2026 [37] Question: Factors that could improve demand - Key factors include the reopening of the FDA, commitments from venture-backed companies, and a revitalization of the public biotech sector [38][39] Question: Development focus going forward - The company will focus more on build-to-suit leases and reducing the development pipeline, aiming for a land bank reduction from 20% to 10-15% [44][50] Question: Dividend policy and comfort level - The board will evaluate the dividend in the fourth quarter, considering retained cash flows and capital needs for the upcoming year [51][53] Question: Tenant activity and leasing dynamics - Demand varies by submarket, with some sectors showing strong interest while others remain muted due to high costs of capital and government shutdowns [78][79]