Industrial Logistics Properties Trust(ILPT) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved a record quarterly leasing volume of nearly 4 million sq ft with a weighted average rent roll-up of 25.7%, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit rent growth [5][10] - Normalized FFO grew 113% year-over-year, reaching $18.9 million or $0.29 per share, which was at the high end of guidance [5][13] - Same property cash basis NOI increased by 5.2% year-over-year, totaling $85.7 million [5][13] - Total shareholder return exceeded 55% in 2025, ranking the company third among all U.S. REITs [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company completed 42 new and renewal leases and two rent resets, totaling 7.3 million sq ft during 2025 [7] - Notable lease renewals included Amazon for 2.3 million sq ft with a roll-up in rent of 26.8% and Restoration Hardware for 1.2 million sq ft with a roll-up of 29% [10][11] - The tenant retention rate was reported at 96% for the quarter [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated occupancy at year-end was 94.5%, a 40 basis point increase from the previous quarter [7] - The company’s portfolio includes 409 properties across 39 states, totaling approximately 60 million sq ft, with a weighted average lease term of seven years [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on leasing priorities, particularly a 2.2 million sq ft land parcel in Hawaii and a 535,000 sq ft property in Indianapolis [9] - The company aims to generate organic cash flow growth and reduce leverage, which has improved from 12.4x to 11.8x over the last year [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strong performance and momentum, positioning the company well for 2026 [9][16] - The company noted that while construction has slowed, tenant retention remains strong, and there is no significant concern regarding competing supply in core markets [45] Other Important Information - The company successfully refinanced $1.2 billion of floating rate debt into fixed rate debt, resulting in annual cash savings of over $8 million [6] - The annualized dividend was increased from $0.04 to $0.20 per share [6] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the non-cash interest amount for the quarter? - The non-cash interest amount for the quarter is $4.5 million [20] Question: Can you provide an update on another asset that was under contract for sale? - The property was under LOI for about $50 million, but the tenant preferred to engage in a renewal discussion instead of purchasing [21] Question: Are there any known move-outs we need to be aware of? - There are no material move-outs at this point, and progress is being made on expirations for 2026 and 2027 [22] Question: Are there any changes in the marketing process for the Indianapolis and Hawaii vacancies? - Progress is being made in Indianapolis, with lease comments currently being exchanged [24] - In Hawaii, discussions are ongoing, but the complexity of the parcel presents timing delays [25] Question: How did interest expense change from Q4 to Q1? - The interest expense is forecasted to be $61.5 million for Q1, influenced by the number of days in the quarter [26] Question: What is the thought process around refinancing the Monmouth JV loan? - The company is actively evaluating refinance opportunities and has flexibility due to the extension option [42]