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Bloomberg· 2025-07-22 03:48
RT Advait Palepu (@advait_px)https://t.co/f84U63LWLBAdani Realty is now one of the country's largest property players and is worth about $1.5 billion. With over a dozen upcoming projects in Mumbai, including Dharavi redevelopment, the firm could become a dominant player in the financial capital ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-06-30 09:56
PwC names more than 20 new partners in Greater China as the firm seeks to reboot its business following the troubles stemming from its role in the collapse of the nation’s biggest property developer, sources say https://t.co/64mAMBt6TA ...
Douglas Emmett(DEI) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-07 19:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue increased by 2.7% compared to Q1 2024 [15] - FFO decreased to $0.40 per share, and AFFO decreased to $62.3 million [15] - Same property cash NOI was essentially flat [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company signed just under 800,000 square feet in total portfolio, including over 300,000 square feet of new leases [13] - New leasing to tenants over 10,000 square feet was well above historical averages [6] - The residential portfolio remained essentially fully leased at 99.1% occupancy [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Class A office portfolio maintained stable in-place and asking rental rates despite a higher vacancy market [7] - Multifamily portfolio enjoyed robust revenue growth due to high demand in coastal submarkets [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on four avenues to restore and exceed pre-pandemic FFO: leasing existing office portfolio, redeveloping Barrington Plaza, converting Studio Plaza to multi-tenant use, and acquiring additional properties [9] - The company is optimistic about below-average office expirations in 2025 and 2026 [7] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed concerns about potential economic slowdowns and their impact on office leasing [10] - The operating platform is designed to withstand economic turbulence, supported by a conservative financing strategy and a diversified tenant base [10] Other Important Information - The company closed a non-recourse interest-only loan of $127.2 million at a fixed rate of 4.99% [12] - The company refinanced a $335 million secured office loan at an effective fixed interest rate of 4.57% [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more detail on leasing and larger tenants? - Management noted strong demand across various industries, with positive absorption contributing to improved leasing performance [20][22] Question: Can you discuss pricing trends in multifamily? - Management clarified that asking rents have not changed since before the fire, but occupancy remains high, contributing to revenue growth [23][24] Question: What are the expectations for debt refinancing? - Management indicated that securing favorable rates for refinancing is challenging, but they are optimistic about future debt management [30][32] Question: How is the absorption rate in the in-service portfolio? - Management acknowledged that while the in-service portfolio showed slight declines, overall positive absorption was noted due to new leasing activity [34][36] Question: What is the outlook for acquisitions? - Management emphasized a focus on high-quality office buildings for acquisition, with interest from partners in potential deals [74][79] Question: How is the recovery in LA post-fires? - Management noted that while there is significant investment in the market, the expected surge in office leasing has not yet materialized [68] Question: What is the status of Studio Plaza leasing? - Management reported that leasing demand and speed of signing leases at Studio Plaza have exceeded expectations [58][60]