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American Strategic Investment (NYC) - 2024 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted EBITDA grew nearly 50% compared to Q2 2023, reflecting effective cost management and leasing success [5] - Revenue for Q2 2024 was flat at 15.8millioncomparedtoQ22023[10]GAAPnetlossattributabletocommonstockholderswas15.8 million compared to Q2 2023 [10] - GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders was 91.9 million in Q2 2024, compared to a net loss of 10.9millioninQ22023,primarilyduetoanoncashimpairment[10]BusinessLineDataandKeyMetricsChangesCashnetoperatingincomeremainednearlyflatat10.9 million in Q2 2023, primarily due to a non-cash impairment [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cash net operating income remained nearly flat at 7.4 million compared to 7.5millioninQ22023[10]Occupancyincreasedby80basispointsto85.97.5 million in Q2 2023 [10] - Occupancy increased by 80 basis points to 85.9% compared to the same quarter in 2023 [5] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The portfolio's weighted average remaining lease term was 6.3 years, with 45% of leases extending beyond 2030 [7] - 81% of the top 10 tenants are investment grade or implied investment grade, with a remaining lease term of 7.9 years [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on divesting certain Manhattan assets to reduce leverage and pursue higher yielding opportunities [9][11] - Proceeds from asset sales will be used to diversify the portfolio into higher yielding assets [7] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted an increase in foot traffic and leasing activity, indicating a potential recovery in the office market [16] - There is optimism regarding the divestment strategy and its potential to enhance shareholder value [11][19] Other Important Information - A non-binding agreement to sell a property at Nine Times Square for 63.5 million was finalized, expected to generate net proceeds of approximately $13.5 million [6] - The company has a conservative balance sheet with a net leverage of approximately 56% and a weighted average interest rate of 4.9% [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more details on the redeployment of proceeds from the sale of 123 William and 196 Orchard? - Management indicated that they are considering investments in the New England region and real estate coupled with operating business type investments [12] Question: What is the level of interest in the two assets, and do you expect them to be under contract soon? - Management has begun receiving offers and expects both assets to potentially be under contract by year-end [13] Question: Is there a non-refundable deposit for the Nine Times Square sale? - Yes, a non-refundable deposit of approximately 10% of the purchase price has been received [14] Question: Any updates on leasing activity at 123 and 1140? - Management reported significant interest in 123, with existing tenants looking to expand, and continued traffic at 1140 [15] Question: Are there signs that the office market has bottomed out? - Management observed increased foot traffic and leasing activity, suggesting a recovery in the office market [16]