Urban Edge Properties(US:UE)2025-10-29 13:32Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - FFO as adjusted increased by 4% year-over-year for Q3 2025, with year-to-date growth at 7% compared to the first nine months of the previous year [4] - Same property net operating income (NOI) rose by 4.7% for the quarter and 5.4% year-to-date [4] - The company raised its 2025 FFO as adjusted guidance to a new range of $1.42-$1.44 per share, representing 6% growth over 2024 at the midpoint [8][17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Leasing activity totaled 31 deals aggregating 347,000 sq ft, including 20 renewals at a 9% spread and 11 new leases at a 61% spread [9] - Same property lease rate stands at 96.6%, a decline of 20 basis points from the previous quarter [10] - Shop occupancy rate remained flat at 92.5% [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The acquisition market remains competitive, driven by institutional capital and tighter spreads from traditional banks [7] - The company’s Boston portfolio now includes seven properties valued at nearly $500 million, representing about 10% of the company's total value [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on capital recycling, having acquired nearly $600 million in high-quality shopping centers while disposing of approximately $500 million in non-core assets [7] - The active redevelopment pipeline totals $149 million with a projected yield of 15% [12] - The company aims to generate sustainable 3%+ growth in same property NOI [72] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects shopping center fundamentals to remain strong due to favorable supply-demand dynamics and record low vacancy rates [8] - The company is optimistic about the leasing market, with national retailers in expansion mode and willing to pay necessary rents [14][56] - Management believes the supply-demand imbalance in retail will continue to favor their properties for the foreseeable future [68] Other Important Information - The company completed a $39 million acquisition of Brighton Mills, a grocery-anchored shopping center, funded by proceeds from the sale of other properties [4][5] - The company has a strong liquidity position of over $900 million, including $145 million in cash [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Timeline for lease expirations at Brighton Mills - Management indicated that most leases at Brighton Mills expire in 22 years, with expected NOI growth exceeding 3% [22] Question: Breakdown of one-time items recognized in 2025 - Management highlighted about $2 million in one-time collections and $1.5 million related to CAM recovery billings as non-recurring items [24][25] Question: Opportunities at Shoppers World - Management discussed flexibility with the Kohl's parcel and potential mixed-use opportunities for redevelopment [32] Question: Rent spreads in the quarter - Management noted that the 60% rent spread was driven by unique anchor leases, with expectations for double-digit spreads going forward [34] Question: Creating more shop space in the portfolio - Management is actively studying opportunities to split anchor spaces into shop spaces, with high demand for shop tenants [40][41] Question: Acquisition environment and competition - Management acknowledged a competitive market with increased interest from institutional capital, but emphasized a disciplined approach to acquisitions [46][48] Question: Tenant demand and balance between restaurants and grocers - Management reported strong demand from both grocers and restaurants, with no significant push-pull tension between the two [56] Question: Institutional capital demand in the D.C. metro area - Management noted that while Boston and New York are more in demand, their D.C. centers are performing well [61] Question: Sustainability of high occupancy levels - Management attributed sustained high occupancy levels to a favorable supply-demand dynamic in the retail market [67]