16-05-2025
PRO Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:PRV. ...
Property Revenue: $25.7 million for Q1, slightly higher year over year.
Net Operating Income (NOI): $14.9 million, stable compared to last year.
Same Property NOI: $14.1 million, up 5% year over year.
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities: $7.4 million, compared to $9.7 million last year.
Funds From Operations (FFO): $7.9 million, slightly higher year over year.
Basic AFFO Payout Ratio: 93.8% in Q1, compared to 91.6% last year.
Total Debt: $495 million, a $1.4 million reduction from last year.
Total Debt to Total Assets: Improved to 49.3% from 50.0% at December 31, 2024.
Weighted Average Capitalization Rate: Approximately 6.7% as of March 31, 2025.
Portfolio Occupancy: Stable at 97.7%, including committed space.
Weighted Average In-Place Rent for Industrial Portfolio: $9.92 per square foot, nearly 5% increase year over year.
Distribution: Maintained at $3.75 per unit for Q1 2025.
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Release Date: May 15, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
PRO Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: reported a stable net operating income despite owning eight fewer properties compared to the previous year.
The acquisition of six industrial properties in Winnipeg is expected to be accretive to AFFO per unit and strengthens their presence in the region.
Same property NOI increased by 5%, driven by strong performance in the industrial portfolio.
The company achieved robust leasing spreads, renewing 53.3% of 2025 GLA at an average spread of 34.1%.
Debt management improved, with total debt to total assets reduced to 49.3% from 50.0% at the end of 2024.
Net cash flows from operating activities decreased to $7.4 million from $9.7 million in the same quarter last year.
The basic AFFO payout ratio increased to 93.8% from 91.6% last year, indicating higher costs relative to income.
There is a potential risk with a single tenant not renewing a lease for a 176,000 square foot property in Quebec, which could impact Q4 results.
The weighted average interest rate on maturing mortgages is relatively low, posing a refinancing challenge in the current higher interest rate environment.
The acquisition strategy involves complex transactions, which may not always align with stock price expectations, posing a risk of overpaying for assets.
Q: Gordy, regarding the strategic opportunity with Parkit, how does PROREIT plan to leverage this relationship? Does it involve acquiring more of their industrial properties? A: Gordon Lawlor, President and CEO, explained that Parkit has a significant portfolio of industrial properties in key areas like Winnipeg and Ottawa. The relationship is seen as an opportunity to manage stabilized assets and potentially collaborate on future deals, but specifics are still being developed.
Q: Alison, with the upcoming debt maturities, how is PROREIT planning to handle refinancing, especially given the low existing rates? A: Alison Schafer, CFO, stated that the maturities are spread throughout 2026, with strong-performing industrial assets backing them. The company anticipates no issues in refinancing and expects potential for up-financing, with current market rates being favorable.
Q: Mark, how does the accretion from the market transaction compare to the growth from future leases? A: Gordon Lawlor noted that the transaction is accretive on an AFFO per unit basis and has significant under-market rent potential, making it beneficial in the first few years and aligning with their growth strategy.
Q: Brad, regarding the Parkit relationship, do you foresee opportunities to manage some of their assets and increase fee income? A: Gordon Lawlor mentioned that while formal management agreements haven't been discussed, the relationship opens up potential opportunities for collaboration and mutual benefit, especially in overlapping markets.
Q: Zachary, what is the current vendor appetite for units in the acquisition pipeline, and is this a one-off strategy? A: Gordon Lawlor indicated that while there are tax synergies for sellers, these transactions are complex. The recent deal has sparked interest, but achieving a satisfactory price for both stock and assets remains challenging.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
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