Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The third-quarter comparable FFO was $0.57 per share, up from $0.52 per share in the same quarter last year, beating analyst consensus by $0.02 [24] - Same-store GAAP NOI for the New York business increased by 9.1% for the quarter, while same-store cash NOI decreased by 7.4% [24][25] - The net debt-to-EBITDA ratio improved to 7.3x from 8.6x at the start of the year, with immediate liquidity of $2.6 billion [28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Vornado leased 3.7 million sq ft overall in the first nine months of 2025, with 2.8 million sq ft in Manhattan office [10] - Average starting rents for Manhattan office leasing were $99 per sq ft, with mark-to-markets of +11.9% GAAP and +8.3% cash [10] - During the third quarter, 21 New York office deals were executed totaling 594,000 sq ft at starting rents of $103 per sq ft, with mark-to-markets of +15.7% GAAP and +10.4% cash [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Midtown core better building vacancy is now down to 6.2%, indicating a shift to a landlord's market [8][9] - Manhattan office leasing activity is on pace to exceed 40 million sq ft for the year, the highest since 2019 [9] - The retail market in Manhattan is showing strength, with tenants approaching landlords for early renewals [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on the Penn District as a growth engine, with plans for a 475-unit rental residential building and retail redevelopment [14][15] - Vornado aims to transform outdated retail spaces into modern offerings, enhancing the Penn District's appeal [15] - The company is actively involved in the Penn Station transformation project, supporting improvements that benefit its holdings [54][56] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the demand for office space, noting robust tenant demand across industries [6][9] - The company anticipates significant earnings growth in 2027 as the full impact of Penn 1 and Penn 2 leases takes effect [25] - Management expects occupancy rates to increase into the low 90s over the next year [26] Other Important Information - The company acquired 623 Fifth Avenue for $218 million, with plans to redevelop it into a high-end boutique office building [16][18] - The signage business is projected to have its highest revenue year in 2025, benefiting from the company's unique control over signage in key locations [19][20] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is the leasing strategy changing at Penn 2? - Rents have increased, with average rent at $112 per sq ft, and the company is confident in securing tenants for the remaining space [32] Question: How will leasing for 623 Fifth Avenue be approached? - The company plans to market the building with high-end designs, similar to its approach with 220 Central Park South [34] Question: What is the current signed-not-open pipeline? - The company expects over $200 million in revenue from signed leases over the next couple of years, with the bulk coming in 2027 [40] Question: What is the expected trajectory of occupancy next year? - The company anticipates reaching 90% occupancy in the next quarter or two, with further increases expected [53] Question: What are the plans for proceeds from non-core asset sales? - Proceeds may be used for strengthening the balance sheet or for compelling external acquisitions, depending on opportunities [67] Question: What is the outlook for rent growth in the coming years? - The company expects rent increases to exceed 20%-25% over the next four to five years due to strong demand and limited supply [61]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Third-quarter comparable FFO was $0.57 per share, compared to $0.52 per share for the same quarter last year, beating analyst consensus by $0.02 [24] - Same-store GAAP NOI for the New York business overall was up 9.1% for the quarter, while same-store cash NOI was down 7.4% [24] - Net debt-to-EBITDA ratio improved to 7.3 times from 8.6 times at the start of the year, with immediate liquidity of $2.6 billion [28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - During the first nine months of 2025, Vornado leased 3.7 million sq ft overall, with 2.8 million sq ft in Manhattan office [10] - Average starting rents for Manhattan office leasing were $99 per sq ft, with mark-to-markets of plus 11.9% GAAP and plus 8.3% cash [10] - In the third quarter, 21 New York office deals totaled 594,000 sq ft at starting rents of $103 per sq ft, with mark-to-markets of plus 15.7% GAAP and 10.4% cash [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Midtown core better building vacancy is now down to 6.2%, indicating a shift to a landlord's market [9] - Manhattan office leasing activity is on pace to exceed 40 million sq ft for the year, the highest since 2019 [9] - New York office occupancy increased to 88.4% from 86.7% last quarter, primarily due to leasing activity at Penn 2 [26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on the Penn District as a growth engine, with plans for a 475-unit rental residential building and retail redevelopment [14][15] - The acquisition of 623 Fifth Avenue is aimed at transforming it into a high-end boutique office building [16][17] - The Manhattan retail market is showing strength, with tenants approaching landlords for early renewals [19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains optimistic about the demand for office space, noting that tenant demand is robust across all industries [6][9] - The company expects 2025 leasing volume for Manhattan office to be the highest in over a decade [10] - Management anticipates significant earnings growth in 2027 as the full impact of Penn 1 and Penn 2 leases takes effect [25] Other Important Information - The company has generated $1.5 billion in net proceeds from sales and financings, paying down $900 million in debt [28] - Signage revenue for 2025 is projected to be the highest year ever, with the company owning the largest signage portfolio in New York City [19][20] - The company is involved in the Penn Station transformation project, supporting improvements that benefit its holdings [54][56] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is the leasing strategy changing at Penn 2? - Rents have increased, with average rent at $112 per sq ft, and the company is confident in its leasing strategy for the remaining space [32] Question: How will leasing for 623 Fifth Avenue be approached? - The company plans to market the building with complete designs to attract high-end tenants [34] Question: What is the current signed-not-open pipeline? - The company expects over $200 million in revenue from signed leases over the next couple of years, with the bulk coming in 2027 [40] Question: What is the expected trajectory of occupancy next year? - The company anticipates reaching 90% occupancy in the next quarter or two, with continued growth thereafter [53] Question: What are the plans for proceeds from non-core asset sales? - Proceeds will be used to strengthen the balance sheet and potentially for compelling external acquisitions [66] Question: What is the status of the Penn Station transformation project? - The company supports improvements to Penn Station and is involved in the process, focusing on retail opportunities [54][56] Question: What are the expectations for rent growth in the coming years? - The company expects rent growth to exceed 20%-25% over the next four to five years due to strong demand and limited supply [61]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Third-quarter comparable FFO was $0.57 per share, compared to $0.52 per share for the same quarter last year, beating analyst consensus by $0.02 [19] - Same-store GAAP NOI for the New York business overall was up 9.1% for the quarter, while same-store cash NOI was down 7.4% [20] - The net debt-to-EBITDA ratio improved to 7.3 times from 8.6 times at the start of the year, with immediate liquidity of $2.6 billion [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - During the first nine months of 2025, Vornado leased 3.7 million sq ft overall, with 2.8 million sq ft in Manhattan office [8] - Average starting rents for Manhattan office leasing during the first nine months were $99 per sq ft, with mark-to-markets of plus 11.9% GAAP and plus 8.3% cash [8] - In the third quarter, 21 New York office deals totaled 594,000 sq ft at starting rents of $103 per sq ft, with mark-to-markets of plus 15.7% GAAP and 10.4% cash [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Midtown core better building vacancy is now down to 6.2%, indicating a shift to a landlord's market [6] - Manhattan office leasing activity is on pace to exceed 40 million sq ft for the year, the highest since 2019 [7] - New York office occupancy increased to 88.4% from 86.7% last quarter, primarily due to leasing activity at Penn 2 [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on the Penn District as a growth engine, with plans for a 475-unit rental residential building and retail transformation [11][12] - The acquisition of 623 Fifth Avenue is aimed at redeveloping it into a high-end boutique office building, with a projected yield of 9% [14][15] - The Manhattan retail market is showing strength, with tenants approaching landlords for early renewals as rents rise [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains optimistic about the demand for office space, noting that tenant demand is robust and broad-based across industries [6][7] - The company expects 2025 comparable FFO to be slightly higher than 2024, with significant earnings growth anticipated in 2027 as the full impact of Penn 1 and Penn 2 leases takes effect [20] - Management highlighted the strong financing market for New York City assets, with ample liquidity facilitating deals [22] Other Important Information - The company has generated $1.5 billion in net proceeds from sales and financings, paying down $900 million in debt and increasing cash by $500 million [23] - The signage revenue for 2025 is projected to be the highest year ever, benefiting from the unique control over signage in key locations [16][32] - The company is actively involved in the Penn Station transformation project, which is expected to enhance commercial development opportunities [37] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is the leasing strategy changing at Penn 2? - Rents have increased, with average rent at $112 per sq ft, and the company is confident in its approach to leasing the remaining space [25] Question: How will the leasing of 623 Fifth Avenue be approached? - The company plans to market the building with complete designs to attract high-end tenants, similar to the strategy used for 220 Central Park South [27] Question: What is the current signed-not-open pipeline in terms of dollar value? - The company indicated a projection of around $200 million in revenue over the next couple of years, with the bulk coming in 2027 [28] Question: What are the expectations for rent growth in the coming years? - Management expressed confidence that rent growth could exceed 20%-25% over the next four to five years due to strong demand and limited supply [38][39] Question: What are the plans for proceeds from non-core asset sales? - Proceeds could be used for various purposes, including strengthening the balance sheet or potential acquisitions, depending on market opportunities [42]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated revenue grew 1% on a reported basis and 3% on an organic constant currency basis [11] - Adjusted EBITDA declined by $3,500,000 year over year, impacted by a $2,600,000 impairment charge and $1,100,000 in preproduction startup costs [13][14] - Gross profit would have increased modestly if not for the impairment charge and startup costs [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Vista experienced 3% organic constant currency growth, with key growth categories like promotional products, signage, packaging, and labels growing at double-digit rates [11][12] - Consumer products returned to 5% growth after a decline in the previous quarter [12] - The business cards and stationary product category declined 3% year over year, showing slight improvement from a 4% decline in the previous quarter [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Strong performance in Europe despite macro headwinds, while the US market faced challenges due to organic search algorithm changes [12] - The promotional products and apparel category, which represents over 20% of consolidated revenue, is most exposed to tariff impacts [21][22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding into elevated products to serve higher lifetime value customers and increase market share [5][10] - Plans to balance capital deployment between organic growth investments, reducing leverage, and share repurchases [20] - The company aims to navigate tariff challenges by identifying alternative sourcing and implementing price increases where applicable [18][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in delivering attractive growth in per share cash flow despite a noisy backdrop [4] - The company has withdrawn guidance for FY 2025 and beyond due to tariff uncertainty and potential impacts on demand [19][83] - Management believes that the current economic environment may lead to increased self-employment and demand for their products [46] Other Important Information - The company is investing in new production facilities and capabilities, particularly in the US [6][70] - The company is maintaining a high bar for growth investments while being cost-conscious in the current environment [41][74] Q&A Session Summary Question: Which customer verticals are most exposed to tariff impacts? - Management indicated that promotional products, apparel, and gifts are the most exposed, with PPAG representing over 20% of consolidated revenue [21][22] Question: What is the expected tariff expense on remaining China COGS? - The estimated tariff expense on the remaining $20,000,000 of China COGS is about $30,000,000, but pricing changes may offset some of this impact [27][29] Question: How is the company addressing potential demand drops due to tariffs? - Management stated they would reduce costs as needed and have constraints in place to manage operating expenses [40][41] Question: Can you provide an update on revenue growth in April? - Management noted that April's revenue trends were stable compared to March, complicated by holiday timing shifts [43][44] Question: What is driving the low growth at National Penn? - The low growth is attributed to reduced mail order advertising and stronger performance in e-commerce and cross fulfillment channels [45] Question: How does management view the long-term gross margin profile? - Management focuses on gross profit rather than gross margin percentages, emphasizing the importance of delivering value to customers [56][57] Question: What are the plans for capital allocation regarding share buybacks versus investments? - Management is actively considering trade-offs between share repurchases and internal investments, with a bias towards high-return growth investments [76][80]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated revenue grew 1% on a reported basis and 3% on an organic constant currency basis [12] - Adjusted EBITDA declined by $3.5 billion year over year, impacted by a $2.6 million impairment charge related to a planned sale [15][16] - Gross profit was affected by preproduction startup costs related to a new facility, but would have increased modestly if those items were excluded [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Vista experienced 3% organic constant currency growth, with key growth categories like promotional products, signage, packaging, and labels growing at double-digit rates [12][13] - The consumer product category returned to 5% growth after a decline in the previous quarter [13] - The business cards and stationery product category declined 3% year over year, showing slight improvement from a 4% decline in the previous quarter [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Strong growth in elevated products, which include promotional products and packaging, indicates a shift towards higher lifetime value customers [4][52] - Business performance in Europe remained strong despite macro headwinds, while the U.S. market faced challenges due to organic search algorithm changes [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding into elevated products to increase customer lifetime value and market share [4][10] - Plans to leverage cross-SIMPRESS fulfillment to accelerate new product introductions and reduce costs [5] - The company aims to balance capital deployment between organic growth investments, reducing leverage, and share repurchases [21][82] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in delivering attractive growth in per share cash flow despite a noisy backdrop [3] - The uncertainty surrounding tariffs has led to the withdrawal of guidance for FY 2025 and beyond, with management emphasizing the need for flexibility in response to changing conditions [20][88] - Management believes that the company can navigate economic downturns effectively due to its scale advantages and diverse customer base [49] Other Important Information - The company is actively working on mitigating tariff impacts, particularly from Chinese sourced raw materials, and plans to increase prices to offset costs [19] - The new production facility in the U.S. is expected to enhance capabilities and reduce costs [6][75] Q&A Session Summary Question: Which customer verticals are most exposed to tariff impacts? - Management indicated that promotional products, apparel, and gifts are the most exposed, with promotional products representing over 20% of consolidated revenue [25][26] Question: What is the expected tariff expense on remaining China COGS? - The estimated additional cost due to tariffs on the remaining $20 million of COGS from China is approximately $29 million, but pricing changes may offset some of this impact [32][35] Question: How does management view the long-term gross margin profile? - Management focuses on gross profit rather than gross margin percentage, emphasizing the importance of delivering value to customers [62][63] Question: What is the rationale for withdrawing long-term guidance? - The withdrawal was primarily due to tariff uncertainty and its potential impact on demand, making it difficult to provide accurate forecasts [88][90] Question: How does the company balance share buybacks with internal investments? - Management regularly evaluates the trade-offs between share repurchases and capital investments, aiming for high returns on both fronts [81][86]