The following is a summary of the Fibra UNO (FBASF) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
Fibra UNO reported Q1 revenues of MXN6.8 billion, an increase of 0.6% quarter-over-quarter and 7% year-over-year, driven mainly by an increase in rental contracts and renewals.
Net operating income (NOI) increased by 1.5% from the previous quarter, reaching nearly MXN5.2 billion.
Funds from operations decreased by 3.3% compared to the previous quarter, reaching MXN2.23 billion.
The company distributed MXN1.5 billion in the first quarter, which is equivalent to 68% of funds from operations.
Rental price per square meter in constant properties increased by 2.8% compared to the previous quarter's weighted average inflation.
Total annual rent per square foot increased by almost 1% compared to the previous quarter.
Business Progress:
With an occupancy rate of 98.4% in the industrial sector, they aim to reach 95% across all segments.
They are planning to segregate industrial portfolio into a publicly listed vehicle, options including an initial public offering or a joint venture with Fibra Terrafina.
Fibra UNO expects to complete its internalization process by Q2 2024, with the order of operations between internalization and carve-out, still unclear.
Owing to FX volatility, high rates and increasing inflation, the company will stick to fiscal results for dividends and adjust this number at the year-end, with the final adjustment expected in the fourth quarter.
Fibra UNO plans to acquire a 38% stake in Mitikah at a slight premium over the book value and continues to have a pipeline of asset sales available.
The company sees potential in having light manufacturing tenants in their logistics parks in Mexico City to cater to local and U.S. export demands.
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