Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported net income of $2 million, or $0.03 per unit, and cash available for distribution (CAD) of $4.6 million, or $0.20 per unit for Q3 2025 [14] - Book value per unit increased to $12.36, up $0.53 from June 30, primarily due to an increase in unrealized gains on the mortgage revenue bond portfolio [15] - The closing unit price was $8.24, representing a 33% discount to the book value per unit as of September 30 [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fiscal occupancy for the stabilized mortgage revenue bond portfolio was 87.8% as of September 30, down from 88.4% as of June 30, mainly due to higher vacancies in Texas [5][6] - The company has 11 current investments, with 7 completed and leasing, 2 nearly completed, and 2 in future development [6][8] - The joint venture equity investments portfolio had a carrying value of approximately $154 million as of September 30, with remaining funding commitments totaling $19.5 million [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. municipal bond market saw improvement, with 10-year MMD decreasing from 3.21% to 2.92% and 30-year MMD from 4.58% to 4.24% during Q3 2025 [25] - The trend of heavy municipal bond issuance continued, with high fund flows into the muni market [25] - The company noted that only 9% of its debt investments are secured by projects receiving Section 8 subsidies, which may be impacted by the federal government shutdown [26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to reduce capital allocation to joint venture equity investments in market-rate multifamily properties and focus more on tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds [10][11] - The strategy aims to provide more stable earnings and increase the proportion of tax-exempt income allocated to unit holders [12] - The company remains positive on the market-rate seniors' housing segment and will continue to evaluate investment opportunities in that area [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged that higher interest rates and multifamily capitalization rates are negatively impacting asset values and returns on sales [9] - The company expects occupancy levels to recover as new supply deliveries decline and available units are absorbed [6] - Management is assessing the potential impact of the strategic shift on short-term and long-term earnings expectations and unit holder distributions [13] Other Important Information - The company reported no forbearance requests for mortgage revenue bonds and governmental issuer loans, with all borrowers current on payments as of September 30 [19] - The company issued Series B preferred units for gross proceeds of $5 million in October 2025 to support investment commitments and operations [16][24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Capital allocation targets for multifamily units - Management indicated that future capital allocation will depend on the timing of capital returns from existing joint venture equity exits and current opportunities, with no set percentage at this time [30] Question: Expected pace of asset sales and occupancy stabilization - Management noted that the timeline for sales may be extended due to slower leasing activity in Texas and the need to reach critical occupancy levels before listing properties for sale [32] Question: Strategic shift away from joint venture investments and expected earnings pickup - Management highlighted the benefits of reduced earnings volatility and increased tax-exempt income from new investments, but stated it is too early to provide specific guidance on earnings pickup [35] Question: Cap rates for senior housing investments - Management clarified that they did not purchase properties during low cap rate periods but invested in to-be-built properties, and they continue to evaluate opportunities based on risk-adjusted returns [41][42] Question: Provision for credit losses despite improving municipal bond market - Management explained that the provision for credit losses was related to specific underperforming properties, and the overall portfolio quality remained consistent [50][54]

Group 1 - Manulife IM and TruAmerica have launched a $1 billion joint venture named Anchor Point Residential to address the need for affordable housing in the U.S. [7] - The venture aims to acquire high-quality, income-restricted assets backed by Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, focusing on a geographically diverse portfolio [7] - The initial acquisition includes a 6,000-unit portfolio of 51 properties built between 2003 and 2023, located in major metro areas of California, Texas, and Washington [7] Group 2 - Manulife IM emphasizes its commitment to increasing access to affordable housing and capitalizing on favorable fundamentals in the housing sector [3] - The partnership is seen as a strategic move to leverage complementary strengths and operational expertise between Manulife IM and TruAmerica [5] - The affordable housing sector is viewed as resilient and capable of providing stable, durable returns, despite volatility in the market-rate transaction environment [4][6]

Core Insights - Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (MAA) reported strong operating results for Q2 2025, with Core FFO results exceeding expectations despite macroeconomic uncertainties [3][4] - The company experienced record demand for rental housing, leading to a 0.5% growth in Same Store effective blended lease rates and a 100 basis point improvement in Same Store blended pricing [3][5] - MAA's development pipeline is nearing $1 billion, which is expected to support robust revenue and earnings performance [3][4] Financial Performance - For the three months ended June 30, 2025, MAA reported earnings per diluted share of $0.92, up from $0.86 in the same period of 2024 [2][25] - Funds from operations (FFO) per diluted share increased to $2.19 from $2.06 year-over-year, while Core FFO per diluted share decreased slightly to $2.15 from $2.22 [2][25] - Total rental and other property revenues for Q2 2025 were $549.9 million, compared to $546.4 million in Q2 2024 [25] Same Store Operating Results - Same Store revenues decreased by 0.3%, while expenses increased by 3.8%, resulting in a 2.6% decline in Net Operating Income (NOI) for Q2 2025 compared to Q2 2024 [4][5] - The average effective rent per unit for Same Store properties was $1,690, with a physical occupancy rate of 95.4% [6][5] - Resident turnover in the Same Store Portfolio remained low at 41.0%, with only 11.0% of move-outs attributed to purchasing single-family homes [5][6] Development and Lease-up Activity - MAA has eight communities under development with total expected costs of $942.5 million, and recently began construction on a 336-unit multifamily apartment community in Charleston, South Carolina [5][8] - As of June 30, 2025, MAA had six lease-up projects with a total of 2,101 units and a physical occupancy rate of 80.7% [9][5] - Three of the lease-up projects are expected to stabilize in Q3 2025, while two are projected for Q4 2025 and one for Q2 2026 [9][5] Balance Sheet and Financing - As of June 30, 2025, MAA had $1.0 billion in combined cash and available capacity under its unsecured revolving credit facility [11][12] - Total debt was reported at $5.048 billion, with a total debt to adjusted total assets ratio of 28.9% [12][26] - The company declared its 126th consecutive quarterly common dividend, with an annual dividend rate of $6.06 per common share [13][25] 2025 Guidance - MAA updated its 2025 guidance, expecting earnings per diluted common share to range from $5.51 to $5.83 and Core FFO per diluted share to range from $8.61 to $8.93 [16][14] - The company anticipates Same Store property revenue growth between -0.35% to 1.15% and NOI growth between -2.15% to -0.15% for the year [16][14]