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][5] - 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 and two rent resets totaling 7.3 million sq ft, 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] - Notable lease renewals included Amazon and Restoration Hardware, with significant roll-ups in rent [9][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated occupancy at year-end was 94.5%, a 40 basis point increase from Q3 [7] - The company owns 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 [8] - 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, positioning the company well for 2026 [8] - The company noted that tenant retention remains strong, and there are no material known move-outs expected [23][25] - Management indicated that while construction has slowed, the company has not seen significant issues with competing supply [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 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] 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 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: Are there any known move-outs we need to be aware of? - There are no material known move-outs at this point, and progress is being made on expirations [22][23] Question: Are there any changes in the marketing process for the Indianapolis and Hawaii vacancies? - Progress is being made in Indianapolis, and discussions are ongoing in Hawaii, but no concessions can be made due to the nature of the ground lease [24][25] Question: How did interest expense change from Q4 to Q1? - The change is primarily due to the number of days in the quarter, with 92 days in Q4 and 90 in Q1 [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]