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][9] - Normalized FFO grew 113% year-over-year, reaching $18.9 million or $0.29 per share, which was at the high end of guidance [12] - Same property cash basis NOI increased by 5.2% year-over-year [5] - 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 totaling 7.3 million sq ft during 2025, expected to generate an increase of approximately $10.6 million in annualized rental revenue [7] - Renewals represented the majority of leasing activity, with a tenant retention rate of 96% [9] - Significant lease renewals included Amazon (2.3 million sq ft), Restoration Hardware (1.2 million sq ft), and FedEx (152,000 sq ft) [9][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 consists of 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 improving its balance sheet and positioning for future growth, including refinancing $1.2 billion of floating rate debt into fixed rate debt [6] - The leasing pipeline consists of 6.4 million sq ft, with 3.8 million sq ft in advanced stages of negotiation [10] - The company aims to generate organic cash flow growth and reduce leverage, which has declined from 12.4x to 11.8x over the last year [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strong performance and momentum, indicating a focus on leasing priorities in 2026 [8] - 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 ended the quarter with cash on hand of $95 million and restricted cash of $88 million, with a total net debt to total assets ratio of 69% [14] - The company expects interest expense for the first quarter to be $61.5 million, including $57 million of cash interest expense [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Non-cash interest amount for the quarter - The non-cash interest amount for the quarter is $4.5 million [20] Question: Update on another asset under contract for sale - The company had a property under LOI for about $50 million, but the tenant preferred to engage in a renewal discussion instead of purchasing the property [21] Question: Known move-outs to be aware of - There are no material known move-outs at this point, and progress is being made on expirations [22][23] Question: Changes in marketing process for vacancies - Progress is being made on the Indianapolis property, with lease comments currently being exchanged [24] Question: Interest expense forecast for Q1 - The forecasted interest expense for Q1 is $61.5 million, with a decrease expected in Q2 due to the impact of a cap [26][28] Question: Same store NOI growth drivers - The increase in same store NOI growth is primarily due to leasing activities, with cash impacts expected to hit in the latter half of 2026 and into 2027 [36][38] Question: Thoughts on refinancing the Monmouth JV loan - The company is actively evaluating refinance opportunities and has flexibility due to the extension option [42] Question: Competing supply in core markets - There is currently no significant concern regarding competing supply, as tenant retention remains strong [45]