Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, the company reported net income of $15.6 million, adjusted EBITDAre of $72.9 million, and adjusted FFO per share of $0.51, reflecting nearly 12% growth in adjusted EBITDAre and nearly 16% growth in adjusted FFO per share compared to Q1 2024 [6][14][32] - RevPAR grew by 6.3% year-over-year, with same property RevPAR for the 31 hotel portfolio at $188.73, occupancy increasing by 80 basis points, and ADR increasing by 3.6% [6][19][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Grand Hyatt Scottsdale's RevPAR grew approximately 60% in Q1 2025 compared to the same quarter last year, driven by a transformative renovation and strong group production [10][23] - Group room nights were up 6.6% with ADR up 4.1%, and business from the largest corporate accounts grew approximately 15% compared to Q1 2024 [21][36] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Hotels in Washington DC and New Orleans benefited from significant events, contributing to RevPAR growth, while the Houston market was softer due to winter storms [8][20] - The company’s same property portfolio grew RevPAR by approximately 3.4% in April 2025 compared to the previous year, despite the negative impact of Easter timing [14][32] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company completed two significant transactions, acquiring land in Santa Clara for $25 million and selling Fairmont Dallas for $111 million, reflecting prudent capital allocation [11][12] - The company plans to reduce capital expenditures to between $75 million and $85 million for the year, a reduction of $25 million compared to previous guidance, in response to macroeconomic uncertainties [16][32] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the portfolio's resilience despite macroeconomic uncertainties, noting that all hotels are in luxury and upper upscale segments, which may be more resilient [17][39] - The company expects RevPAR growth to be driven more by occupancy than rate this year, with strong non-rooms revenue growth anticipated [33][39] Other Important Information - The company increased its quarterly dividend by 17% and repurchased 2.7% of its outstanding shares during Q1 2025 [18][31] - The balance sheet remains strong, with a leverage ratio of 5.4 times trailing twelve months net debt to EBITDA, and no significant debt maturities until late 2028 [30][31] Q&A Session Summary Question: Have group booking trends evolved in response to the current uncertainty? - Management noted that group booking activity remains healthy with no uptick in cancellations or attrition, indicating a positive outlook for group production [42][43] Question: Have you seen any meaningful impact from lower international inbound travel? - Management indicated limited impact from lower international visitation, as the portfolio is not heavily dependent on international travel [44][45] Question: Can you provide background on the Santa Clara acquisition process? - The acquisition was a unique opportunity from the city of Santa Clara, aimed at eliminating future rent escalation risks and increasing asset value [49][50][52] Question: What is the plan for deferred CapEx projects? - Management stated that they will continually evaluate deferred projects and may consider executing them in 2026, depending on macroeconomic conditions and tariff impacts [54][73] Question: What trends are seen in leisure business? - Management observed varied performance in leisure business across properties, with a slight decline expected in RevPAR at leisure assets overall [61][65]

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Westlake Chemical Partners (WLKP) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 02, 2025 01:00 PM ET Company Participants Johnathan Zoeller - VP & TreasurerJean-Marc Gilson - President, CEO & DirectorM. Steven Bender - EVP & CFOMatthew Blair - Managing Director Operator Good afternoon. Thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Westlake Chemical Partners First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. During the presentation, all participants will be in a listen only mode. After the speakers' remarks, you will be inv ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Normalized FFO increased by 67.4% year-over-year to $77,800,000, while normalized FAD rose by 66% to $80,800,000 [16] - On a per share basis, normalized FFO increased by $0.07 or 20% to $0.42, and normalized FAD increased by $0.06 or 16.2% to $0.43 [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1, the company completed three new investments totaling over $47,000,000 at a yield of approximately 10% [11] - Year-to-date investment total reached approximately $82,000,000 at a yield of approximately 10% [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The acquisition of Care REIT will diversify the company's business, reducing U.S. Skilled Nursing concentration to approximately 49% by property count and 63% by rental income [7] - The investment pipeline currently sits at approximately $500,000,000, primarily consisting of skilled nursing facilities and senior housing opportunities [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The strategic acquisition of Care REIT marks the company's entry into the UK market and is expected to be accretive in year one [9] - The company aims to leverage its strong balance sheet and access to capital to pursue growth opportunities in both the U.S. and UK markets [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strength of the overall portfolio, with a focus on monitoring potential Medicaid cuts while maintaining bipartisan support for senior care [25] - The company anticipates a strong investment pipeline in the UK, although it may take time to mature [62] Other Important Information - The company raised guidance for normalized FFO per share to $1.69 to $1.73 and for normalized FAD per share to $1.73 to $1.77 for the year [17] - Liquidity remains strong, with a net debt to normalized EBITDA ratio of 0.5 times and a fixed charge coverage ratio of 15.2 times [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Comments on macro expectations regarding policy and provider taxes - Management stated there is no significant change in outlook regarding potential Medicaid cuts and continues to monitor the budget process [25] Question: Conditions for entering into a debt investment - The company prioritizes acquisitions but may consider debt investments if they build strategic relationships that lead to future growth [27] Question: Changes to annualized earnings or FAD accretion from the Care REIT transaction - Management indicated that detailed answers would be provided after the deal announcement [32] Question: Reasonable volume or investment pipeline for the UK market - The pipeline in the UK is expected to take time to mature, with a range of cap rates potentially wider than in the U.S. [34] Question: Update on the performance of properties over the last six to nine months - Management indicated that they are still waiting for financial disclosures from operators but feel confident about the overall portfolio performance [39] Question: Access to financing for operators - Management reported no significant challenges in access to financing for operators at this time [80]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, the company reported net income of $15.6 million, adjusted EBITDAre of $72.9 million, and adjusted FFO per share of $0.51, reflecting nearly 12% growth in adjusted EBITDAre and nearly 16% growth in adjusted FFO per share compared to Q1 2024 [5][6][30] - RevPAR grew by 6.3% year-over-year, with same property RevPAR for the 31 hotel portfolio at $188.73, occupancy increasing by 80 basis points, and ADR increasing by 3.6% [5][17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Grand Hyatt Scottsdale's RevPAR grew by approximately 60% in Q1 2025 compared to the same quarter last year, driven by the completion of its transformative renovation [9][22] - One-third of the company's assets achieved double-digit percentage RevPAR growth, while several others experienced high single-digit percentage growth [6][17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Hotels in Washington DC and New Orleans benefited from significant events, such as the presidential inauguration and the Super Bowl, contributing positively to RevPAR [6] - The Houston market experienced softness due to winter storms impacting travel, leading to a 2.1% increase in January RevPAR but a decline in occupancy [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company completed two significant transactions, acquiring land in Santa Clara for $25 million and selling Fairmont Dallas for $111 million, reflecting prudent capital allocation [10][12] - The company plans to reduce capital expenditures for 2025 to between $75 million and $85 million, a reduction of $25 million compared to previous guidance, in response to macroeconomic uncertainties [14][30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the portfolio's resilience despite macroeconomic uncertainties, noting that all high-quality branded hotels cater to more resilient customers [15][30] - The company expects RevPAR growth to be driven more by occupancy than rate, with a forecasted full-year RevPAR growth of approximately 4.5% [30][31] Other Important Information - The company increased its quarterly dividend by 17% and repurchased 2.7% of its outstanding shares during Q1 2025 [16][29] - The company has a strong balance sheet with a leverage ratio of 5.4 times trailing twelve months net debt to EBITDA, and current liquidity of approximately $75 million [28][29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Have group booking trends evolved in response to the current uncertainty? - Management noted that group booking activity remains healthy with no uptick in cancellations or attrition, indicating a positive outlook for group business [40][41] Question: Have you seen any meaningful impact from lower international inbound travel? - Management indicated limited impact from lower international visitation, as the portfolio is not heavily dependent on international travel [42][43] Question: Can you provide background on the Santa Clara acquisition? - The acquisition was a unique opportunity from the city of Santa Clara, aimed at eliminating future rent escalation risks and increasing asset value [46][50] Question: What is the plan for deferred CapEx projects? - Management stated that they will continually evaluate deferred projects and may consider executing them in 2026, depending on macroeconomic conditions and tariff impacts [52][70] Question: What are the trends in leisure business? - Management observed varied performance in leisure business across properties, with a slight decline expected in leisure RevPAR for the year [57][62]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Normalized FFO increased by 67.4% year-over-year to $77,800,000, while normalized FAD rose by 66% to $80,800,000 [18] - On a per share basis, normalized FFO increased by $0.07 or 20% to $0.42, and normalized FAD increased by $0.06 or 16.2% to $0.43 [18] - Total cash rental revenues for the year are projected to be approximately $284,000,000, excluding amortization of lease intangibles [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1, the company completed three new investments totaling over $47,000,000 at a yield of approximately 10% [12] - Year-to-date investment total reached approximately $82,000,000 at a yield of approximately 10% [13] - The investment pipeline is currently strong, sitting at approximately $500,000,000, primarily consisting of real estate acquisitions [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The acquisition of Care REIT will diversify the company's business in terms of operator concentration, geography, payer sources, and asset classes [9] - The deal is expected to bring U.S. Skilled Nursing concentration down to approximately 49% by property count and 63% by rental income [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The strategic acquisition of Care REIT marks the company's entry into the UK market and is the largest deal in its history [6] - The acquisition is expected to be accretive in year one and adds a new growth engine for the company [10] - The company is focused on ensuring that its U.S. growth engine remains robust while expanding into the UK [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management is monitoring potential Medicaid cuts but sees bipartisan support for Medicaid and care for seniors in nursing homes [28] - The company is optimistic about the strength of its overall portfolio, with coverage ratios improving [78] - Management expressed confidence in the UK market's potential and is actively reviewing acquisition opportunities [15] Other Important Information - The company raised guidance for normalized FFO per share to $1.69 to $1.73 and for normalized FAD per share to $1.73 to $1.77 [19] - Liquidity remains strong, with a net debt to normalized EBITDA ratio of 0.5 times and a fixed charge coverage ratio of 15.2 times [22][23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Comments on macro expectations regarding policy and provider taxes - Management is monitoring the process regarding potential Medicaid cuts and sees bipartisan support for Medicaid [28] Question: Conditions for entering into a debt investment - The company prioritizes acquisitions but may consider debt investments if they build strategic relationships [30] Question: Changes to annualized earnings or FAD accretion from the Care REIT transaction - Management will provide answers regarding the Care REIT transaction in a week [35] Question: Reasonable volume or investment pipeline for the UK market - The UK pipeline will take time to mature, with a wider range of cap rates expected compared to the U.S. [37] Question: Update on the performance of properties over the last six to nine months - Management is waiting for financial disclosures but believes the coverage ratios are strong [42] Question: Trends regarding cash-paying tenants and overall portfolio strength - Management feels confident about the strength of the overall portfolio and is managing non-paying tenants [78] Question: Access to financing for operators - Management is not seeing challenges in access to financing for operators [86]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core FFO for Q1 was reported at $1.21 per diluted share, reflecting a 2.1% year-over-year increase in same store NOI [13][14] - Revenues from same store communities increased by 3.5% compared to the same quarter of 2024, with occupancy rising by 120 basis points to 95.8% [13][14] - Same store expenses increased by 5.8% year-over-year, primarily due to property taxes [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The average physical occupancy for the same store portfolio improved to 96%, with April renewal retention at approximately 57% [5][6] - Blended leasing spreads increased by 70 basis points in Q1, with renewal increases steady at 2% to mid-3% levels [5][6] - New lease spreads improved from negative 1.1% in Q1 to positive 2.4% in April [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The multifamily market is experiencing strong demand, with a projected 2.2% expansion of apartment stock in the company's markets over the next twelve months, down from 3.8% the previous year [9] - In Minneapolis, leasing spreads are outperforming the portfolio average, while Denver is still facing supply pressure [7][10] - North Dakota leads the portfolio with blended leasing spreads of 5.3% year-to-date, indicating strong market performance [6][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maintaining discipline in all controllable areas and is prepared to capitalize on opportunities to advance its platform [7][11] - The capital allocation strategy emphasizes enhancing the differentiated Mountain West and Midwest geography [11] - The company aims to evaluate new investment opportunities while being mindful of market exposures and leverage [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management reaffirmed guidance for the full year, expecting to achieve a core FFO midpoint of $4.98 per share and same store NOI growth of 2.25% [15] - The company is optimistic about the demand trends in the Midwest and Mountain West regions, despite some challenges in Denver [7][10] - Management noted that the macroeconomic environment remains volatile but believes in the long-term durability of the multifamily asset class [10] Other Important Information - The company reported a robust liquidity position with over $223 million available between cash and credit lines [15] - The debt maturity profile is well-laddered with minimal maturities this year and a weighted average debt cost of 3.6% [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Are operations ahead of plan given strong Midwest apartment market? - Management acknowledged strong performance in the Midwest, particularly in North Dakota and Omaha, and confirmed they are on plan [18][19] Question: Will occupancy decrease in peak season for rate increases? - Management projected occupancy around 95% for the year, with current occupancy at 96% [21][22] Question: How to expect growth in OpEx for the remainder of the year? - Management indicated some lumpiness in OpEx, particularly in real estate taxes, but expects smoother growth moving forward [25][29] Question: What is the outlook for the Denver market? - Management noted a 200 basis point improvement in new lease spreads in April and anticipates an inflection point in rents by the end of the year [35][38] Question: How does agriculture impact local economies in the markets? - Management stated that while agriculture is significant, healthcare and education are the primary economic drivers in their markets [54][56] Question: What are the expectations for new lease rates for the year? - Management expects new lease rates to improve and taper off into the fall, affirming their guidance [65][66]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Westlake Partners reported a net income of $5 million or $0.14 per unit for Q1 2025, which is $10 million lower than Q1 2024 due to lower production and sales volume from the planned turnaround at Petro one [6][8] - Consolidated net income, including OpCo's earnings, was $42 million on consolidated net sales of $238 million [8] - Distributable cash flow for the quarter was $5 million or $0.13 per unit, a decrease of $12 million compared to Q1 2024 [8][10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The planned turnaround at the Petro one ethylene unit in Lake Charles, Louisiana, resulted in lower production and sales volume, impacting overall earnings [6][8] - The partnership maintained a strong leverage ratio of approximately one times, with long-term debt at $400 million [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted that global trade tensions have intensified, creating uncertainty for businesses and investors, which may lead to market volatility [11] - The ethylene sales agreement provides a predictable fee-based cash flow structure, supporting financial performance despite market conditions [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to evaluate growth opportunities through increasing ownership interest in OpCo, acquisitions of other income streams, and organic growth through facility expansions [12] - The focus remains on maintaining a strong balance sheet and conservative financial metrics while providing long-term value and distributions to unitholders [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the stability of cash flows due to the fixed margin ethylene sales agreement, which mitigates market volatility [6][11] - The successful completion of the Petro one turnaround positions the company for solid production levels in the future [12] Other Important Information - The partnership has made 43 consecutive quarterly distributions since its IPO in July 2014, with a cumulative distribution coverage ratio of approximately 1.1 times [10][12] - The first quarter distribution of $0.04 per unit will be paid on May 29, 2025 [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: The financial impact of the Q1 turnaround at TETRA one seems significant. Can you explain? - Management indicated that the impact was as planned, with the unit down for February and March, and elevated interest rates may have also affected performance [17][18] Question: Is there still enough valuation difference to justify keeping Westlake healthy around? - Management noted that while the parent company has seen some valuation compression, the value proposition remains strong over the business cycle [19][20]