Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Funds from Operations (FFO) and Core FFO per share available to common shareholders were both $0.34 for Q1 2025, unchanged from Q1 2024 [13] - Total operating revenues increased to $37,500,000 in Q1 2025 from $35,700,000 in Q1 2024, while operating expenses rose to $23,900,000 from $23,300,000 [14] - Net assets increased from $1,090,000,000 to $1,160,000,000 due to acquisitions [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Same store rents increased by 6.6% in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024, driven by higher property expense recovery revenue and rental rates [13] - Portfolio occupancy remained high at 98.4% as of March 31, 2025 [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. Treasury yields remain volatile, impacting inflation and economic growth outlooks [6] - Industrial real estate sector showed resilience with net absorption of 23,100,000 square feet in Q1 2025, matching the previous year's levels [7] - Vacancy rates rose modestly to 7%, but remain in line with historical averages [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to increase industrial concentration in its portfolio to at least 70% [9] - Focus on acquiring high-quality industrial assets that are mission-critical to tenants, while selectively disposing of non-core assets [11] - The company is actively working to extend lease terms and support tenant growth through capital improvement initiatives [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the second quarter despite macroeconomic uncertainties and tariff pressures [6] - The company has not seen material deterioration in credit quality, even with higher interest rates [12] - Long-term tailwinds from reshoring and onshoring activities are expected to benefit the company [10] Other Important Information - The company has over $99,000,000 in availability via its line of credit and cash on hand, positioning it well for future acquisitions [12] - The common stock dividend is set at $0.30 per share per quarter, with a yield of 8.68% at the last closing price [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the status of the acquisition pipeline? - The company has approximately $70,000,000 under contract and a backlog of about $140,000,000 consisting of 10 assets, indicating increased market activity [21][22] Question: Are sellers more willing to negotiate on price? - The response indicated a combination of increased willingness from sellers and more suitable assets fitting the company's portfolio [27] Question: How is the company preparing for lease expirations in 2026 and 2027? - The company is actively managing lease expirations and is in discussions for renewals, with a focus on industrial properties [30] Question: What is the situation with the Austin office property? - The Austin property is generating positive cash flow, and the company is tracking several requirements and RFPs in the market [44] Question: Are there any changes in acquisition parameters due to government policy? - The company finds light manufacturing more attractive compared to warehouse distribution, aligning with its focus on reshoring and onshoring [45] Question: What is the competition like in the leasing market? - The leasing market is competitive, primarily with end users, and the company remains competitive in securing leases [55]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Funds from Operations (FFO) and Core FFO per share available to common shareholders were both $0.34 for Q1 2025, unchanged from Q1 2024 [15][21] - Total operating revenues increased to $37,500,000 in Q1 2025 from $35,700,000 in Q1 2024, while operating expenses rose to $23,900,000 from $23,300,000 [16] - Net assets increased from $1,090,000,000 to $1,160,000,000 due to acquisitions [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Same store rents increased by 6.6% in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024, driven by higher property expense recovery revenue and rental rates [15] - Portfolio occupancy remained high at 98.4% as of March 31, 2025 [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. Treasury yields remained volatile, impacting inflation and economic growth outlooks [9] - Industrial real estate sector showed resilience with net absorption of 23,100,000 square feet in Q1 2025, matching the previous year's levels [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to increase industrial concentration in its portfolio to at least 70% and continues to focus on high-quality, mission-critical assets [11][12] - The strategy includes selectively disposing of non-core assets and extending lease terms to capture market opportunities [13] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the industrial real estate sector despite macroeconomic uncertainties and anticipates upward pressure on rental rates due to a slowdown in new construction [10][14] - The company has a strong liquidity position with over $99,000,000 available for acquisitions and has not seen material deterioration in credit quality [14][18] Other Important Information - The company sold one office property for a gain of $377,000 and recognized a selling profit of $3,900,000 from a sales-type lease [11][21] - The common stock dividend is $0.30 per share per quarter, with a yield of 8.68% at the last closing price [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the current acquisition pipeline and market activity for industrial properties? - The company has approximately $70,000,000 in acquisitions expected to close in Q2 and a backlog of about $140,000,000 under review [23][24] Question: How will the acquisitions be funded? - The company has sufficient liquidity and is exploring various financing sources, including potential joint ventures [25] Question: Are sellers more willing to negotiate on price? - The company noted a combination of increased asset availability and willingness from sellers to negotiate, aided by strong broker relationships [29] Question: What is the status of lease expirations for 2026 and 2027? - The company is actively managing lease expirations and is in discussions for upcoming renewals, with a focus on industrial properties [32] Question: What is the situation with the Austin office property? - The Austin property is generating positive cash flow, and the company is actively seeking new tenants [44] Question: Any changes in acquisition parameters due to government policy? - The company finds light manufacturing more attractive compared to warehouse distribution, aligning with its focus on reshoring and onshoring [46] Question: What is the competition like in the leasing market? - The leasing market is competitive, primarily with end users, and the company remains well-positioned to meet tenant needs [56]