The following is a summary of the LXP Industrial Trust (LXP) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
Third-quarter gross revenues were approximately $86 million, with adjusted company FFO of $0.16 per diluted common share.
Announced dividend increase of $0.02 per common share, representing an annualized increase of 3.8%.
Total consolidated debt stood at approximately $1.6 billion with a weighted average interest rate of 3.8%.Net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio was 6.1x, focusing on achieving a target leverage range of 5x to 6x.
Business Progress:
Strong leasing outcomes with same-store NOI growth of 5.4%.
Leased a 250,000 square foot development project in Columbus, Ohio, and advancing leasing in a 1.1 million square foot project in Ocala, Florida.
Sold assets outside target markets for reinvestment in Sun Belt markets, enhancing geographical focus and tenant relationships.
Acquired a $34 million industrial facility in Savannah and planning purchases in Houston and Atlanta.
Executed swaps to increase fixed debt percentage to approximately 94% for 2025 and 2026.
Opportunities:
Focus on expanding in Sun Belt and Lower Midwest regions supported by strong demographic trends and government spending on advanced manufacturing.
Capturing mark-to-market opportunities in the portfolio, with rents estimated to be 23% below market through 2029.
Risks:
National industrial market witnessing rising vacancy rates, potentially impacting asset values and leasing activities.
Exposure to market dynamics where tenant decisions and lease negotiations might experience delays.
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