The interim consolidated financial statements of Kaldalón hf. for the first half of 2025 were approved by the Company’s Board of Directors on 21 August 2025. Substantial Revenue Growth Driven by Prior-Year Investments Rental income increased by 24% year-on-year.Operating profit margin (NOI ratio) stood at 78% for the period and remains high.Investments amounted to ISK 3.5 billion during the period.Profit before income tax amounted to ISK 1,753 million.Return on equity was 11.3% on an annualized basis.The Co ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Kite Realty Group reported NAREIT FFO per share of $0.55 and core FFO per share of $0.53 for Q1 2025, benefiting from a $0.03 contribution from a large termination fee [14][15] - Same property NOI grew by 3.1%, driven by a 350 basis point increase from minimum rent and a 90 basis point increase in net recoveries [15] - The company raised its 2025 NAREIT and core FFO per share guidance by $0.02 each at the midpoints [9][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Blended cash leasing spreads in Q1 were just under 14%, with non-option renewal spreads at 20% [7] - Starting rents for comparable new shop leases were nearly $41 per square foot, approximately 20% higher than the current portfolio average [7] - New and non-option renewal shop leases signed in Q1 had weighted average rent bumps of 360 basis points, nearly 100 basis points higher than three years ago [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Demand for anchor spaces remains strong, with significant interest from larger format tenants [8] - The office component of Legacy West is 98.7% leased, while the retail component is 95% leased [23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The acquisition of Legacy West in a joint venture with GIC is seen as a pivotal step forward, enhancing portfolio quality and solidifying the company's position in the market [10][11] - The company aims to pivot towards mixed-use properties while still maintaining a diverse portfolio that includes grocery-anchored centers [60][61] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ability to produce strong results in 2025 and deliver long-term value for stakeholders [12] - The company is optimistic about the mark-to-market opportunities within the Legacy West acquisition, expecting significant rent growth over the next three years [22][44] Other Important Information - The company has increased its general bad debt reserve midpoint by 15 basis points to 100 basis points of total revenues, reflecting increased economic uncertainty [16] - The acquisition of Legacy West is expected to be immediately accretive to FFO per share while modestly increasing pro forma leverage [12][19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expected NOI growth rate for Legacy West and current occupancy rates - The embedded rent bumps for Legacy West are 2.6%, above the portfolio average of 1.7%, with office occupancy at 98.7% and retail at 95% [22][23] Question: Office demand and recent leasing activity - The office product is strong, with high tenant satisfaction and a sub-market lease percentage of 95% [24][26] Question: Relationship with GIC and future investment opportunities - The company is actively working on a second joint venture with GIC and sees potential for further investments [30] Question: Changes in bad debt reserve and tenant conversations - The shift in reserves reflects general market uncertainty rather than specific tenant issues, with no increase in aged accounts receivable [35][38] Question: Transaction environment and pricing sensitivity - The market remains healthy with competitive cap rates, and there is good demand for larger format deals [39] Question: Sales productivity comparison among Legacy properties - Legacy West is expected to have similar or slightly better sales productivity compared to Southlake, with a higher concentration of luxury retail [110][113]