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Broadstone(BNL) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
BNLBroadstone(BNL)2025-02-21 00:47

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved an adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) of 1.43persharefor2024,representinga1.41.43 per share for 2024, representing a 1.4% increase compared to 2023 [6][9] - The total investments for the year amounted to 404.8 million, with a weighted average initial cash cap rate of 7.3% and a weighted average straight-line yield of 8.1% [26][35] - The pro forma leverage was maintained at 4.9% with over 900millionavailableontherevolvingcreditfacility[36][20]BusinessLineDataandKeyMetricsChangesTheclinicalandsurgicalassetswerereducedto3.2900 million available on the revolving credit facility [36][20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The clinical and surgical assets were reduced to 3.2% of annualized base rent (ABR) from 9.7% at the end of 2023, following the completion of the clinical health care portfolio simplification strategy [10][9] - The company executed 7 lease rollovers, achieving a 112% weighted average recapture rate [29] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The investment activity was weighted approximately 70% to industrial properties and 30% to retail [26] - The company expects to see a mix of regular way deals and build-to-suit investments contributing to earnings in 2025 [42][44] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on a differentiated strategy as an industrial-focused diversified net lease REIT, driven by four core building blocks: solid portfolio performance, revenue-generating CapEx, a pipeline of committed build-to-suit projects, and regular acquisitions [12][13] - The goal for 2025 is to add at least 500 million in additional build-to-suit developments, with a strong pipeline of new investments [18][14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the portfolio's resilience despite incremental credit risks due to the higher interest rate environment [30][31] - The company anticipates a 3% growth in AFFO per share for 2025, with guidance set at 1.45to1.45 to 1.49 per share [18][37] Other Important Information - The company maintained its dividend at 0.29 per share, which remains well covered [37] - The board of directors will see changes with the departure of two members and the addition of two new members, enhancing the board's expertise [8][9] Q&A Session Summary Question: Clarification on investment guidance - The 400 million to $600 million investment guidance includes both regular way deals and build-to-suit investments [41][42] Question: Credit side and bad debt expectations - The guidance includes 125 basis points for bad debt, which is an increase from the previous year's expectations [51][53] Question: Funding for developments - The company plans to fund developments primarily through the revolving credit facility and disposition proceeds [55][56] Question: Zips Car Wash bankruptcy implications - The company is actively negotiating terms and expects to maintain a favorable position despite the bankruptcy [70][72] Question: Changes in competitive landscape for build-to-suit developments - The company is experiencing increased interest from prospective tenants, with solid returns on longer lease terms [81][82]