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CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (symbol: CBL) is one of the largest and most active owners and developers of malls and shopping centers in the United States. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with regional offices in Boston (Waltham), MA, Dallas (Irving), TX, and St. Louis, MO, CBL operates a vast portfolio spanning 30 states.
CBL owns, holds interests in, or manages 148 properties, including 89 regional malls and open-air centers. These properties total approximately 84.2 million square feet, with 6.5 million square feet managed for third parties. The company's core business involves the ownership, development, acquisition, leasing, management, and operation of various shopping centers, including regional malls, outlet centers, lifestyle centers, and open-air centers.
CBL's primary revenue streams come from leasing arrangements with retail tenants, management and development fees, and sales of real estate assets. The company continually enhances its portfolio through redevelopment, renovation, and expansion projects, ensuring their properties remain attractive and profitable.
With its extensive network and strategic locations, CBL plays a significant role in the retail real estate market. The company is committed to driving growth and value for its shareholders through innovative development projects and effective management practices.
Additional information about CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. can be found at cblproperties.com.
Today, CBL Properties announced the addition of several new stores at Mayfaire Town Center in Wilmington, NC. Key additions include Free People and FP Movement, each occupying around 2,300 square feet on Main Street. Reeds Jewelers will also open a flagship store featuring Rolex and David Yurman outlets in a 9,000-square-foot space. Additionally, lululemon will relocate to a 5,200-square-foot space. Rack Room Shoes has already relocated to a 4,000-square-foot space on Monument Drive. Claire’s will open in June in a new 1,400-square-foot location. New dining options at Mayfaire Community Center include Vochos Urban Mexican Kitchen, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, and a reopened Chick-fil-A this summer.
CBL Properties reported a 3.6% increase in same-center NOI for the first quarter of 2024 compared to the prior year. FFO, as adjusted, per share was $1.50, slightly down from $1.56 in the first quarter of 2023. The company executed over 1.1 million square feet of leases, including a 10.2% increase in average rents for new leases. Portfolio occupancy was 89.4% as of March 31, 2024. Same-center tenant sales per square foot increased 0.2% for the quarter, but declined by 3.7% for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2024. The company had $295.3 million in unrestricted cash and marketable securities as of March 31, 2024.
CBL Properties, listed on NYSE under the symbol CBL, has declared a cash dividend of $0.40 per common share for the second quarter of 2024, amounting to an annual dividend of $1.60 per common share. The dividend will be paid on June 28, 2024, to shareholders of record as of June 13, 2024.