HONOLULU, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (NYSE: ALEX) ("A&B" or "Company"), a Hawai'i-based owner, operator, and developer of high-quality commercial real estate in Hawai'i, will report results for the second quarter 2025, after the market closes, on Thursday, July 24, 2025. In connection with this announcement, A&B will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET.The call and webcast will feature a discussion on second quarter 2025 operating and fi ...

Core Insights - Safehold Inc. has successfully closed a ground lease and leasehold loan for a new 259-unit multifamily development in Downtown San Diego's East Village [1][2] - The project will be developed by Riaz Capital, which is investing through its Qualified Opportunity Zone fund [1] - Safehold aims to enhance its presence in the San Diego market and provide comprehensive financing solutions [2] Company Overview - Safehold Inc. is a leader in the modern ground lease industry, having established this sector in 2017 [2] - The company focuses on unlocking land value for owners of various property types, including multifamily, affordable housing, office, and mixed-use properties [2] - As a real estate investment trust (REIT), Safehold seeks to deliver safe, growing income and long-term capital appreciation to its shareholders [2]

Group 1 - Safehold Inc. has acquired a ground lease for the Asher Adams hotel in Downtown Salt Lake City, enhancing its portfolio in the hospitality sector [1][2] - The Asher Adams hotel, which has 225 keys and operates under Marriott's Autograph Collection, was developed by The Athens Group and Hatteras Sky and completed in 2024 [1][2] - Safehold's portfolio now includes nearly $7 billion in ground leases across 150 properties in the U.S., indicating significant growth and diversification [2][3] Group 2 - The Athens Group, founded in 1988, specializes in luxury and lifestyle hotel development and has a portfolio that includes notable properties like Four Seasons Hualalai and Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch [4] - Hatteras Sky focuses on commercial real estate development, particularly adaptive redevelopments of historic buildings, with an emphasis on multifamily and hospitality projects [5]

Summary of Alexander & Baldwin (ALEX) 2025 Conference Call Company Overview - **Company Name**: Alexander & Baldwin (ALEX) - **Type**: Diversified Hawaiian Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) - **History**: Established 155 years ago, converted to a REIT in 2017 - **Focus**: Exclusively operates in Hawaii, leveraging unique market conditions and high barriers to entry [2][4] Portfolio Composition - **Net Operating Income (NOI) Breakdown**: - Retail: Approximately 66% (primarily grocery-anchored) [4][6] - Industrial: About 18% [5][6] - Ground Leases: Roughly 17% [5][6] - Office: Approximately 3-4% (considered non-strategic) [5][9] Growth Opportunities - **Retail Sector**: Strong fundamentals with potential for tenant demand growth; many large retailers lack a presence in Hawaii, presenting long-term opportunities [6][7] - **Industrial Sector**: Extremely tight market with a vacancy rate of 1.2% on Oahu; logistical challenges create opportunities for growth [7][8] - **Existing Portfolio**: High occupancy rates (95.4% overall, 95.2% in retail) with potential for further increases [11] Recent Transactions and Developments - **Maui Business Park**: Secured a 75-year ground lease with a self-storage developer; ongoing construction of a 30,000 square foot industrial building [13][15] - **Oahu Developments**: Building a 21,000 square foot facility pre-leased to Lowe's, capitalizing on retail-driven industrial demand [16][17] Financial Metrics - **Debt Metrics**: Net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 3.6 times; total liquidity over $300 million [26] - **Dividend Policy**: Targets a payout of 100% of re-taxable income; consistent dividend payer since REIT conversion [27][28] Economic Context - **Tourism Impact**: Tourism accounts for about 20% of Hawaii's GDP; visitor counts up 3.2% year-to-date compared to 2024, though still below pre-COVID levels [30][31] - **Government Spending**: Also represents about 20% of GDP; stable federal funding due to Hawaii's strategic military importance [32][33] Challenges and Barriers - **Zoning and Development**: High barriers to entry for new developments; lengthy entitlement processes can take years [39][40] - **Construction Costs**: Elevated due to reliance on imported materials; management's local expertise helps navigate these challenges [41] Investment Thesis - **Differentiated Strategy**: Focused on Hawaii with a diverse asset class portfolio; historically strong performance with a CAGR in same-store NOI growth [42][43] - **Valuation Opportunity**: Current stock price does not reflect the underlying real estate value and growth potential [44] Conclusion - **Overall Positioning**: Alexander & Baldwin presents a unique investment opportunity in a specialized market with strong fundamentals and growth potential, despite challenges in development and construction [42][44]

Core Insights - Safehold Inc. has successfully closed a ground lease to recapitalize a 336-unit multifamily property in Florida's Space Coast, marking its 18th deal in Florida and its first with JT Capital [1][2] - The company aims to leverage its modern ground lease structure to provide lower-cost, long-term capital to property owners [2] - Safehold also provided a leasehold loan alongside the long-term ground lease to facilitate the transaction [3] Company Overview - Safehold Inc. is a leader in the modern ground lease industry, having established this sector in 2017, and focuses on unlocking land value for various property types including multifamily, office, and mixed-use [4] - The company operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) and aims to deliver safe, growing income and long-term capital appreciation to its shareholders [4]

NEW YORK, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE), the creator and leader of the modern ground lease industry, has closed on a ground lease to facilitate the development of The Benjamin, a ground-up, 364-unit multifamily development in the Boston MSA. The deal is Safehold's first with The Michaels Organization, a large-scale national multifamily investor, developer and operator. "We're pleased to see the growing adoption of our ground lease solution for multifamily projects in top MSAs," sa ...

Safehold (SAFE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Pearse Hoffmann - Senior Vice President of Capital Markets & Investor RelationsJay Sugarman - CEO & ChairmanBrett Asnas - CFORonald Kamdem - Managing Director & Head of US REITs and CRE ResearchTim Doherty - Chief Investment OfficerCaitlin Burrows - Vice PresidentMitch Germain - MD - Real Estate ResearchRichard Anderson - Managing Director - Equity Research Conference Call Participants Haendel Emmanuel St. Juste - Managing D ...

Safehold (SAFE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Pearse Hoffmann - Senior Vice President of Capital Markets & Investor RelationsJay Sugarman - CEO & ChairmanBrett Asnas - CFORonald Kamdem - Managing Director & Head of US REITs and CRE ResearchTim Doherty - Chief Investment OfficerCaitlin Burrows - Vice PresidentMitch Germain - MD - Real Estate ResearchRichard Anderson - Managing Director - Equity Research Conference Call Participants Haendel Emmanuel St. Juste - Managing D ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, GAAP revenue was $97.7 million, net income was $29.4 million, and earnings per share (EPS) was $0.41, reflecting a decline in GAAP earnings year over year primarily due to a nonrecurring $1.9 million loss on a preferred equity investment [11][12] - Excluding the one-time loss, Q1 EPS increased slightly year over year, driven by higher net earnings on investment fundings and percentage rent [12] - The portfolio currently earns a 3.7% cash yield and a 5.4% annualized yield, with an economic yield of 5.8% [12][13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The total portfolio at quarter end was $6.8 billion, with an estimated GLTV of 52% and rent coverage of 3.5 times [9][15] - The company funded a total of $20 million in Q1, consisting of $16 million in ground lease fundings and $4 million related to leasehold loans [10] - The ground lease portfolio has grown 20 times by both book value and estimated unrealized capital appreciation since the IPO, with 85 multifamily ground leases now comprising 58% of the portfolio [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has nonbinding LOIs totaling approximately $386 million for potential commitments across 11 ground leases and four loans, with six of the ground leases focused on affordable housing [7][9] - The portfolio GLTV increased from 49% to 52% quarter over quarter, reflecting the largest office revaluation quarter [14][15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to reach a scale that unlocks the full value of the business for shareholders while expanding the customer base that can benefit from long-term lower-cost capital [4][5] - The management is focused on capital recycling and evaluating opportunities to address the public versus private valuation disconnect [35][21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The management noted that while the market remains volatile, there are signs of stabilization, and they are optimistic about the pipeline of deals [6][19] - The management expressed confidence in the ability to close the majority of the deals in the pipeline within the year, despite the challenges posed by market conditions [31][61] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with approximately $1.3 billion of liquidity, supported by potential available capacity in joint ventures [9][17] - The company has a weighted average debt maturity of approximately 19 years and no corporate maturities due until 2027 [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more details on the sponsors and markets related to the nonbinding LOIs? - The pipeline includes a robust mix of multifamily deals, with diverse locations across the West Coast, Southeast, Northeast, and Midwest [25][26] Question: What are the benefits of ground leases versus leasehold loans? - Leasehold loans provide more certainty in volatile markets and can help kickstart transactions that are stalled [27] Question: Can you quantify the closed deals from the LOIs? - The majority of the deals in the pipeline are expected to close this year, with timing varying based on construction versus recap deals [31] Question: What is the company's strategy regarding joint ventures? - The company is exploring opportunities for joint ventures to unlock value from the existing portfolio while focusing on larger scale deals with current partners [65][66] Question: How does the company view the current market volatility? - The management acknowledged ongoing volatility but noted that it has tightened, allowing sponsors to make clearer long-term capital decisions [44][61] Question: What is the outlook for S&P ratings? - The company is in dialogue with S&P and aims to achieve a third single A rating through prudent capital management and continued deal origination [82]

Q1'25 Earnings Results Q1'25 Summary Investment Activity1 | | Non-Binding LOIs | | --- | --- | | | (11 Ground Leases, 4 Leasehold Loans) | | Ground Lease Value | ~$273m | | Leasehold Loan Value | ~$113m | | Markets | 8 | | Sponsors | 11 | | GLTV2a | ~34% | | Rent Coverage3a | ~2.6x | | Economic Yielda | ~7.3% | $6.8b / $8.9b Total Portfolio Aggregate GBV5 / Total Portfolio Estimated UCA Portfolio Metrics4 Capital Sources $1.3bb Cash & Credit Facility Availability 52% / 3.5x GLTV2 / Rent Coverage3 Remaining ...