LXP(US:LXP)2025-07-30 13:32Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted company FFO for Q2 2025 was $0.16 per diluted common share, totaling approximately $47 million, with guidance for 2025 adjusted company FFO tightened to a range of $0.62 to $0.64 [14][20] - Same store NOI growth for Q2 was 4.7%, with the same store portfolio 98% leased at quarter end [14][15] - Net debt to adjusted EBITDA was 5.8 times at quarter end, down 0.4 turns over the last twelve months [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company leased approximately 2.4 million square feet year to date, with second generation base and cash based rent spreads of approximately 41% and 46% respectively [9] - The company reached a significant milestone by leasing a 1,100,000 square foot facility in Greenville Spartanburg, contributing $3.7 million of base rent in 2025 [14][10] - Portfolio occupancy increased to 94.1% in Q2, up from 93.3% in Q1 [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net absorption in the U.S. was approximately 30 million square feet in Q2, with 20 million square feet occurring in the company's 12 target markets [8] - The construction pipeline in the target markets is approximately 90 million square feet, down nearly 75% from the 2022 peak [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company continues to focus on its investment strategy in 12 target markets, which account for approximately 85% of gross assets, emphasizing positive demographic trends and advanced manufacturing investments [12] - The company is evaluating modest capital recycling opportunities outside of target markets for reinvestment, aiming to be largely earnings neutral [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of the core business amid a soft industrial real estate environment and uncertain macroeconomic conditions [7] - The company anticipates lower tenant retention for 2025, with year-end same store occupancy expected to be approximately 97% to 99% [10][15] Other Important Information - The company sold a property in Chillicothe, Ohio for approximately $40 million at a cash capitalization rate of 4.3%, bolstering its cash position [11] - The company has approximately $71 million in cash on the balance sheet at quarter end [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: What drove the low cap rate on the sale? - The sale execution was better than if sold into the investor marketplace, as a user wanted to own the property [23] Question: Can you provide a sense of the magnitude of dispositions in the near term? - The company would test the market with about $100 million of dispositions going forward, optimistic about creating liquidity from assets outside of target markets [25] Question: What has traffic been like for leasing up larger empty boxes? - Activity in Indianapolis has picked up significantly, while Central Florida has seen slower activity but renewed interest recently [26][29] Question: Can you provide an update on lease expirations? - The company expects to backfill the 380,000 square foot facility in Indianapolis quickly, with positive activity noted [34][35] Question: What is the outlook for tenant retention in 2026? - Strong retention is expected, with a few tenants potentially moving out, but overall positive outlook for renewals [38] Question: Are there opportunities within the land bank? - There is potential interest in build-to-suit projects, particularly in Columbus, where the market has tightened significantly [40] Question: Will the cold storage or office JV properties be considered for sale? - Those portfolios are considered static, with one potential opportunity in the office JV [46] Question: How does the company view share repurchase versus acquisitions? - The priority is to generate more EBITDA and reduce net debt to EBITDA, with share repurchase being a potential part of the strategy [50]