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Easterly Government Properties (NYSE: DEA) reported its Q2 2024 results:

Key highlights include:

  • Net income of $4.9 million ($0.04 per share)
  • Core FFO of $31.4 million ($0.29 per share)
  • An $8.4 million mortgage note extinguishment
  • A new $400 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility with a total capacity up to $700 million
  • Acquisition of properties leased to U.S. government agencies, including a Federal courthouse in Flagstaff, AZ, and facilities in Dallas and Orlando

For the first six months of 2024:

  • Net income of $9.7 million ($0.09 per share)
  • Core FFO of $62.1 million ($0.58 per share)
  • Debt of approximately $1.4 billion with a weighted average interest rate of 4.4%

The company increased its full-year 2024 Core FFO guidance to $1.15 - $1.17 per share. A cash dividend of $0.265 per share will be paid on August 13, 2024.

Easterly Government Properties (NYSE: DEA) ha riportato i risultati del secondo trimestre del 2024:

Le principali evidenze includono:

  • Utile netto di 4,9 milioni di dollari (0,04 dollari per azione)
  • Core FFO di 31,4 milioni di dollari (0,29 dollari per azione)
  • Un'estinzione di nota ipotecaria di 8,4 milioni di dollari
  • Una nuova linea di credito revolving senior non garantita di 400 milioni di dollari con una capacità totale fino a 700 milioni di dollari
  • Acquisizione di immobili affittati a agenzie governative degli Stati Uniti, incluso un tribunale federale a Flagstaff, AZ, e strutture a Dallas e Orlando

Per i primi sei mesi del 2024:

  • Utile netto di 9,7 milioni di dollari (0,09 dollari per azione)
  • Core FFO di 62,1 milioni di dollari (0,58 dollari per azione)
  • Debito di circa 1,4 miliardi di dollari con un tasso d'interesse medio ponderato del 4,4%

L'azienda ha aumentato la sua guida sul Core FFO per l'intero anno 2024 a 1,15 - 1,17 dollari per azione. Un dividendo in contante di 0,265 dollari per azione sarà pagato il 13 agosto 2024.

Easterly Government Properties (NYSE: DEA) informó sobre los resultados del segundo trimestre de 2024:

Los aspectos más destacados incluyen:

  • Ingreso neto de 4,9 millones de dólares (0,04 dólares por acción)
  • Core FFO de 31,4 millones de dólares (0,29 dólares por acción)
  • Una extinción de nota hipotecaria de 8,4 millones de dólares
  • Una nueva línea de crédito revolving senior no garantizada de 400 millones de dólares con una capacidad total de hasta 700 millones de dólares
  • Adquisición de propiedades arrendadas a agencias gubernamentales de EE. UU., incluyendo un tribunal federal en Flagstaff, AZ, y instalaciones en Dallas y Orlando

Para los primeros seis meses de 2024:

  • Ingreso neto de 9,7 millones de dólares (0,09 dólares por acción)
  • Core FFO de 62,1 millones de dólares (0,58 dólares por acción)
  • Deuda de aproximadamente 1,4 mil millones de dólares con una tasa de interés promedio ponderada del 4,4%

La compañía aumentó su guía de Core FFO para todo el año 2024 a 1,15 - 1,17 dólares por acción. Se pagará un dividendo en efectivo de 0,265 dólares por acción el 13 de agosto de 2024.

Easterly Government Properties (NYSE: DEA)는 2024년 2분기 실적을 보고했습니다:

주요 내용은 다음과 같습니다:

  • 순이익 490만 달러 (주당 0.04 달러)
  • Core FFO 3140만 달러 (주당 0.29 달러)
  • 840만 달러의 모기지 노트 소멸
  • 최대 7억 달러까지의 총 용량을 가진 4억 달러의 새로운 고위험 무담보 회전 신용 시설
  • 연방 법원 및 댈러스와 올랜도의 시설을 포함하여 미국 정부 기관에 임대된 부동산 인수

2024년 첫 6개월 동안:

  • 순이익 970만 달러 (주당 0.09 달러)
  • Core FFO 6210만 달러 (주당 0.58 달러)
  • 약 14억 달러의 부채와 4.4%의 가중 평균 이자율

회사는 2024년 전체 연도 Core FFO 전망을 1.15 - 1.17 달러로 상향 조정했습니다. 2024년 8월 13일에 주당 0.265 달러의 현금 배당금이 지급될 예정입니다.

Easterly Government Properties (NYSE: DEA) a publié ses résultats du deuxième trimestre 2024 :

Les points clés incluent :

  • Revenu net de 4,9 millions de dollars (0,04 dollar par action)
  • Core FFO de 31,4 millions de dollars (0,29 dollar par action)
  • Une annulation de note hypothécaire de 8,4 millions de dollars
  • Une nouvelle facilité de crédit revolving senior non sécurisée de 400 millions de dollars avec une capacité totale pouvant atteindre 700 millions de dollars
  • Acquisition de propriétés louées à des agences gouvernementales américaines, y compris un tribunal fédéral à Flagstaff, AZ, et des installations à Dallas et Orlando

Pour les six premiers mois de 2024 :

  • Revenu net de 9,7 millions de dollars (0,09 dollar par action)
  • Core FFO de 62,1 millions de dollars (0,58 dollar par action)
  • Dette d'environ 1,4 milliard de dollars avec un taux d'intérêt moyen pondéré de 4,4%

La société a relevé ses prévisions de Core FFO pour l'ensemble de l'année 2024 à 1,15 - 1,17 dollars par action. Un dividende en espèces de 0,265 dollars par action sera versé le 13 août 2024.

Easterly Government Properties (NYSE: DEA) hat die Ergebnisse des zweiten Quartals 2024 veröffentlicht:

Wichtige Highlights umfassen:

  • Nettogewinn von 4,9 Millionen Dollar (0,04 Dollar pro Aktie)
  • Core FFO von 31,4 Millionen Dollar (0,29 Dollar pro Aktie)
  • Eine 8,4 Millionen Dollar Hypothekenschuldentilgung
  • Eine neue 400 Millionen Dollar Senior-Unsecured Revolving-Kreditlinie mit einer Gesamtkapazität von bis zu 700 Millionen Dollar
  • Erwerb von Immobilien, die an US-Regierungsbehörden vermietet sind, einschließlich eines Bundesgerichts in Flagstaff, AZ, sowie Einrichtungen in Dallas und Orlando

Für die ersten sechs Monate des Jahres 2024:

  • Nettogewinn von 9,7 Millionen Dollar (0,09 Dollar pro Aktie)
  • Core FFO von 62,1 Millionen Dollar (0,58 Dollar pro Aktie)
  • Verschuldung von etwa 1,4 Milliarden Dollar mit einem gewichteten Durchschnittszinssatz von 4,4%

Das Unternehmen hat seine Prognose für den Core FFO für das gesamte Jahr 2024 auf 1,15 - 1,17 Dollar pro Aktie angehoben. Eine Bardividende von 0,265 Dollar pro Aktie wird am 13. August 2024 ausgezahlt.

Positive
  • Net income of $4.9 million for Q2 2024
  • Core FFO of $31.4 million for Q2 2024
  • Acquisition of properties with long-term government leases
  • New $400 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility
  • Full-year 2024 Core FFO guidance increased to $1.15 - $1.17 per share
Negative
  • Company's outstanding debt of approximately $1.4 billion
  • Net Debt to total enterprise value ratio of 50.9%
  • Adjusted Net Debt to annualized quarterly pro forma EBITDA ratio of 6.9x

Insights

Easterly Government Properties' Q2 2024 results demonstrate a stable financial performance with some notable improvements. The company reported $4.9 million in net income and Core FFO of $31.4 million, or $0.29 per share. This represents a solid quarter-over-quarter growth, as the six-month figures show $9.7 million in net income and $62.1 million in Core FFO.

The company's strategic moves are particularly noteworthy:

  • Execution of a new $400 million revolving credit facility with an accordion feature potentially increasing it to $700 million
  • Issuance of $200 million in senior unsecured notes at 6.56% interest rate
  • Acquisition of multiple properties, expanding their portfolio of government-leased assets

These actions strengthen Easterly's financial position and set the stage for future growth. The increased guidance for full-year 2024 Core FFO to $1.15 - $1.17 per share indicates management's confidence in the company's trajectory.

However, investors should note the increase in total indebtedness to $1.4 billion and the Net Debt to total enterprise value of 50.9%. While not alarming given the nature of their business, it's an aspect to monitor.

Overall, Easterly's focus on government-leased properties provides a stable income stream, which is particularly valuable in uncertain economic times. The long weighted average remaining lease term of 10.1 years further underpins this stability.

Easterly's Q2 2024 results highlight its strong position in the niche market of government-leased properties. The company's portfolio now encompasses 93 operating properties with approximately 9.1 million leased square feet, primarily leased to U.S. Government agencies. This focus provides a unique value proposition in the REIT sector.

Key developments include:

  • Acquisition of ICE - Dallas, a 135,200 sq ft facility with a 13.3-year weighted average remaining lease term
  • Acquisition of HSI - Orlando, a 27,840 sq ft facility with a 15-year lease
  • Acquisition of ICE - Orlando, a 49,420 sq ft facility with a 20-year lease
  • Land acquisition for JUD - Flagstaff, a future 50,777 sq ft Federal courthouse with a 20-year lease

These acquisitions demonstrate Easterly's commitment to expanding its portfolio with long-term, government-leased properties. The weighted average remaining lease term of 10.1 years for the entire portfolio provides excellent visibility into future cash flows.

The company's ESG initiatives, including a 4% decrease in energy usage and 16 ENERGY STAR Certifications, show a commitment to sustainability that could appeal to environmentally conscious investors.

However, the weighted average age of the portfolio at 14.8 years suggests potential for increased maintenance costs in the future. Investors should monitor capital expenditure trends in coming quarters.

Overall, Easterly's strategic focus and recent acquisitions position it well in the government-leased property market, offering stability and growth potential in an uncertain economic environment.

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DEA) (the “Company” or “Easterly”), a fully integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) focused primarily on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties leased to the U.S. Government, today announced its results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Highlights for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2024:

  • Net income of $4.9 million, or $0.04 per share on a fully diluted basis
  • Core FFO of $31.4 million, or $0.29 per share on a fully diluted basis
  • Used $8.4 million of available cash to extinguish the mortgage note obligation on VA - Golden
  • Executed a new $400.0 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”), which includes an accordion feature that allows the Company to request additional lender commitments of up to $300.0 million, for a total Revolver capacity of up to $700.0 million
  • Entered into a master note purchase agreement to issue an aggregate $200.0 million of 6.56% (ICUR9 + 210 basis point spread) 9-year fixed rate, senior unsecured notes in two tranches and issued $150.0 million of such senior notes with a maturity date of May 29, 2033
  • Acquired the land for the future development of a 50,777 rentable square foot Federal courthouse in Flagstaff, Arizona (“JUD - Flagstaff”) with a 20-year non-cancelable lease that will commence once the development is complete
  • Acquired a 135,200 square foot facility primarily leased to the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and Office of Human Capital of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), located near Dallas, Texas (“ICE - Dallas”) with a weighted average remaining lease term of 13.3 years at the time of acquisition
  • Acquired a 27,840 square foot facility 100% leased to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the principal investigation arm within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with a 15-year lease that does not expire until March 2036 (“HSI - Orlando”)
  • Acquired a 49,420 square foot facility in Orlando, Florida that is 100% leased to ICE with a 20-year lease that does not expire until August 2040 (“ICE - Orlando”)
  • Released the Company's 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance report (the “ESG Report”), showcasing the Company’s progress in achieving its environmental and social-focused goals committed to in 2021
  • Issued an aggregate of 589,647 shares of the Company's common stock in settlement of previously entered into forward sales transactions through the Company's $300.0 million ATM Program launched in December 2019 (the “December 2019 ATM Program”) at a weighted average price per share of $13.40, raising net proceeds to the Company of approximately $7.9 million
  • Increased the Company's guidance for full-year 2024 Core FFO per share on a fully diluted basis to a range of $1.15 - $1.17

“We occupy a unique place in the REIT industry,” said Darrell Crate, CEO of Easterly Government Properties. “The real estate we provide is essential to the U.S. Government and that mission criticality remains our definable edge and the bedrock of shareholder value.”

Financial Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024:

Net income of $9.7 million, or $0.09 per share on a fully diluted basis

Core FFO of $62.1 million, or $0.58 per share on a fully diluted basis

Portfolio Operations

As of June 30, 2024, the Company or its joint venture (the “JV”) owned 93 operating properties in the United States encompassing approximately 9.1 million leased square feet, including 91 operating properties that were leased primarily to U.S. Government tenant agencies, one operating property leased primarily to tenant agencies of a high-credit state government, and one operating property that is entirely leased to a private tenant. In addition, the Company wholly owned two properties in development that the Company expects will encompass approximately 0.2 million rentable square feet upon completion. The first re-development project, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is currently under construction and, once complete, a 20-year lease with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is expected to commence for the beneficial use of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The second project, located in Flagstaff, Arizona, is currently in design and, once complete, a 20-year lease with the GSA is expected to commence for the beneficial use of the United States Judiciary. As of June 30, 2024, the portfolio had a weighted average age of 14.8 years, based upon the date properties were built or renovated-to-suit, and had a weighted average remaining lease term of 10.1 years.

On April 22, 2024, the Company announced the release of its 2023 ESG Report, showcasing the Company’s progress in achieving its environmental and social-focused goals committed to in 2021. Easterly oversaw a 4% decrease in energy usage and achieved 16 ENERGY STAR Certifications. This emissions reduction equated to 3.7 million pounds of coal burned, or the electricity needed to power 667 homes for one year, and was achieved as a result of equipment upgrades and low-to-no-cost adjustments to optimize its buildings’ efficiency. The Company is committed to preserving the robust ESG advancements made in 2023 while furthering investments in the efficiency and sustainability of its portfolio, particularly in properties vital to government operations.

Balance Sheet and Capital Markets Activity

As of June 30, 2024, the Company had total indebtedness of approximately $1.4 billion comprised of $72.5 million outstanding on the Revolver, $100.0 million outstanding on its 2016 term loan facility, $175.0 million outstanding on its 2018 term loan facility, $850.0 million of senior unsecured notes, and $210.0 million of mortgage debt (excluding unamortized premiums and discounts and deferred financing fees). The Company's outstanding debt had a weighted average maturity of 4.9 years and a weighted average interest rate of 4.4%. Further, the Company's Net Debt to total enterprise value was 50.9% and its Adjusted Net Debt to annualized quarterly pro forma EBITDA ratio was 6.9x.

On April 1, 2024, the Company used $8.4 million of available cash to extinguish the mortgage note obligation on VA - Golden.

On May 30, 2024, the Company announced it had entered into a master note purchase agreement to issue an aggregate $200.0 million of 6.56% (ICUR9 + 210 basis point spread) 9-year fixed rate, senior unsecured notes consisting of: $150.0 million of Series A Senior Notes issued and sold by Easterly Government Properties LP, the Company’s operating partnership (the “Partnership”), on May 29, 2024; and $50.0 million of Series B Senior Notes to be issued and sold by the Partnership on or about August 14, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions. The Company, together with various subsidiaries of the Partnership, have guaranteed the Series A Senior Notes (and will guarantee the Series B Senior Notes, once issued).

On June 3, 2024, the Company executed a new $400.0 million Revolver. The Revolver includes an accordion feature that allows the Company to request additional lender commitments of up to $300.0 million, for a total Revolver capacity of up to $700.0 million. The Revolver has an initial four-year term and will mature in June 2028, with two six-month as-of-right extension options available to extend the maturity to June 2029, subject to certain conditions. Borrowings under the Revolver will bear interest at a rate of Adjusted SOFR plus a spread of 1.20% to 1.80%, depending on the Company’s leverage ratio. Given the Company's current leverage ratio, the initial spread to Adjusted SOFR was set at 1.35%.

Acquisitions

On April 4, 2024, the Company acquired the land to develop JUD - Flagstaff, a 50,777 square foot Federal courthouse in Flagstaff, Arizona. JUD - Flagstaff will be leased to the GSA for beneficial use of the Judiciary of the U.S. Government over a 20 year non-cancelable term.

On April 16, 2024, the Company announced the acquisition of ICE - Dallas, a 135,200 square foot facility primarily leased to the Office of the Chief Information Officer and Office of Human Capital of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, located near Dallas, Texas. ICE - Dallas is a 95% leased facility that has been renovated to suit the ICE’s OCIO and Office of Human Capital. The OCIO is responsible for delivering innovative information technology (IT) and business solutions that enable ICE to protect and secure the nation. The asset will help facilitate the OCIO’s mission critical IT initiatives to modernize ICE’s IT systems and adapt and conform to modern IT management disciplines. Two additional triple net (NNN) private tenants occupy the remaining leased space under leases that feature annual lease escalations. The weighted average initial lease term for all three tenancies was 16.2 years and, at the time of acquisition, carried a weighted average remaining lease term of 13.3 years.

On May 8, 2024, the Company announced the acquisition of HSI - Orlando, a 27,840 square foot facility 100% leased to Homeland Security Investigations, the principal investigation arm within the Department of Homeland Security, with a 15-year lease that does not expire until March 2036. HSI is the principal investigative arm within the DHS and helps shield the nation from global threats to ensure Americans are safe and secure. The agency maintains operations in 235 cities nationwide and maintains an international presence that spans over 90 offices in more than 50 countries. HSI - Orlando also houses the Central Florida Intelligence Exchange, which is an all crime and all hazards fusion center, supporting nine counties with on-site staffing from multiple federal, state, and local agencies.

On May 15, 2024, the Company announced the acquisition of ICE - Orlando, a 49,420 square foot facility located in Orlando, Florida that is 100% leased to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The property features a 20-year lease that does not expire until August 2040. As one of the country’s premier federal law enforcement agencies, ICE is dedicated to detecting and dismantling transnational criminal networks that target the American people and threaten our industries, organizations, and financial system. The critical operations housed in this facility cover a significant portion of Central Florida.

Dividend

On July 17, 2024, the Board of Directors of Easterly approved a cash dividend for the second quarter of 2024 in the amount of $0.265 per common share. The dividend will be payable August 13, 2024 to shareholders of record on August 1, 2024.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent to the quarter ending June 30, 2024, the Company entered into forward sales transactions through the December 2019 ATM Program for the sale of 400,000 shares of the Company's common stock at a net weighted average initial forward sales price of $13.14 per share that have not yet been settled.

As of the date of this release, the Company expects to receive aggregate net proceeds of approximately $5.3 million from the sale of an aggregate of 400,000 shares of the Company's common stock that have not yet been settled under the Company's December 2019 ATM Program, assuming these forward sales transactions are physically settled in full using a net weighted average combined initial forward sales price of $13.14 per share.

Guidance

This guidance is forward-looking and reflects management’s view of current and future market conditions. The Company’s actual results may differ materially from this guidance.

Outlook for the 12 Months Ending December 31, 2024

The Company is maintaining its guidance for full-year 2024 Core FFO per share on a fully diluted basis at a range of $1.15 - $1.17, as previously increased on May 8, 2024.

 

 

Low

 

High

Net income (loss) per share – fully diluted basis

 

$

0.22

 

 

0.24

Plus: Company’s share of real estate depreciation and amortization

 

$

0.92

 

 

 

0.92

 

FFO per share – fully diluted basis

 

$

1.14

 

 

 

1.16

 

Plus: Company’s share of depreciation of non-real estate assets

 

$

0.01

 

 

 

0.01

 

Core FFO per share – fully diluted basis

 

$

1.15

 

 

 

1.17

 

This guidance assumes (i) the closing of VA - Jacksonville through the JV at the Company’s pro rata share of approximately $41 million, (ii) approximately $50 million in wholly owned acquisitions throughout 2024, and (iii) $100 - $110 million of gross development-related investment during 2024.

Non-GAAP Supplemental Financial Measures

This section contains definitions of certain non-GAAP financial measures and other terms that the Company uses in this press release and, where applicable, the reasons why management believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors about the Company’s financial condition and results of operations and the other purposes for which management uses the measures. These measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of the differences between each non-GAAP financial measure and the comparable GAAP financial measure are included in this press release following the consolidated financial statements. Additional detail can be found in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly report on Form 10-Q, as well as other documents filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. We present certain financial information and metrics “at Easterly’s Share,” which is calculated on an entity-by-entity basis. “At Easterly’s Share” information, which we also refer to as being “at share,” “pro rata,” or “our share” is not, and is not intended to be, a presentation in accordance with GAAP.

Cash Available for Distribution (CAD) is a non-GAAP financial measure that is not intended to represent cash flow for the period and is not indicative of cash flow provided by operating activities as determined under GAAP. CAD is calculated in accordance with the current Nareit definition as FFO minus normalized recurring real estate-related expenditures and other non-cash items, nonrecurring expenditures and the unconsolidated real estate venture’s allocated share of these adjustments. CAD is presented solely as a supplemental disclosure because the Company believes it provides useful information regarding the Company’s ability to fund its dividends. Because all companies do not calculate CAD the same way, the presentation of CAD may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

Core Funds from Operations (Core FFO) adjusts FFO to present an alternative measure of the Company's operating performance, which, when applicable, excludes items which it believes are not representative of ongoing operating results, such as liability management related costs (including losses on extinguishment of debt and modification costs), catastrophic event charges, depreciation of non-real estate assets, provision for credit losses, and the unconsolidated real estate venture's allocated share of these adjustments. In future periods, the Company may also exclude other items from Core FFO that it believes may help investors compare its results. The Company believes Core FFO more accurately reflects the ongoing operational and financial performance of the Company's core business.

EBITDA is calculated as the sum of net income (loss) before interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization, (gain) loss on the sale of operating properties, impairment loss, and the unconsolidated real estate venture’s allocated share of these adjustments. EBITDA is not intended to represent cash flow for the period, is not presented as an alternative to operating income as an indicator of operating performance, should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP, is not indicative of operating income or cash provided by operating activities as determined under GAAP and may be presented on a pro forma basis. EBITDA is presented solely as a supplemental disclosure with respect to liquidity because the Company believes it provides useful information regarding the Company's ability to service or incur debt. Because all companies do not calculate EBITDA the same way, the presentation of EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

Funds From Operations (FFO) is defined, in accordance with the Nareit FFO White Paper - 2018 Restatement, as net income (loss), calculated in accordance with GAAP, excluding depreciation and amortization related to real estate, gains and losses from the sale of certain real estate assets, gains and losses from change in control and impairment write-downs of certain real estate assets and investments in entities when the impairment is directly attributable to decreases in the value of depreciable real estate held by the entity. FFO includes the Company’s share of FFO generated by unconsolidated affiliates. FFO is a widely recognized measure of REIT performance. Although FFO is a non-GAAP financial measure, the Company believes that information regarding FFO is helpful to shareholders and potential investors.

Net Debt and Adjusted Net Debt. Net Debt represents the Company's consolidated debt and its share of unconsolidated debt adjusted to exclude its share of unamortized premiums and discounts and deferred financing fees, less its share of cash and cash equivalents and property acquisition closing escrow, net of deposit. By excluding these items, the result provides an estimate of the contractual amount of borrowed capital to be repaid, net of cash available to repay it. The Company believes this calculation constitutes a beneficial supplemental non-GAAP financial disclosure to investors in understanding its financial condition. Adjusted Net Debt is Net Debt reduced by 1) for each project under construction or in design, the lesser of i) outstanding lump-sum reimbursement amounts and ii) the cost to date, 2) 40% times the amount by which the cost to date exceeds total lump-sum reimbursement amounts for each project under construction or in design and 3) outstanding lump-sum reimbursement amounts for projects previously completed. These adjustments are made to 1) remove the estimated portion of each project under construction, in design or previously completed that has been financed with debt which may be repaid with outstanding cost reimbursement payments from the US Government and 2) remove the estimated portion of each project under construction or in design, in excess of total lump-sum reimbursements, that has been financed with debt but has not yet produced earnings. See page 25 of the Company’s Q2 2024 Supplemental Information Package for further information. The Company’s method of calculating Net Debt and Adjusted Net Debt may be different from methods used by other REITs and may be presented on a pro forma basis. Accordingly, the Company's method may not be comparable to such other REITs.

Other Definitions

Fully diluted basis assumes the exchange of all outstanding common units representing limited partnership interests in the Company’s operating partnership, or common units, the full vesting of all shares of restricted stock, and the exchange of all earned and vested LTIP units in the Company’s operating partnership for shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis, which is not the same as the meaning of “fully diluted” under GAAP.

Conference Call Information

The Company will host a webcast and conference call at 11:00 am Eastern time on July 31, 2024 to review the second quarter 2024 performance, discuss recent events and conduct a question-and-answer session. A live webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website. Shortly after the webcast, a replay of the webcast will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website for up to twelve months. Please note that the full text of the press release and supplemental information package are also available through the Company’s website at ir.easterlyreit.com.

About Easterly Government Properties, Inc.

Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DEA) is based in Washington, D.C., and focuses primarily on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties that are leased to the U.S. Government. Easterly’s experienced management team brings specialized insight into the strategy and needs of mission-critical U.S. Government agencies for properties leased to such agencies either directly or through the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). For further information on the company and its properties, please visit www.easterlyreit.com.

Forward Looking Statements

We make statements in this press release that are considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, which are usually identified by the use of words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “seeks,” “should,” “will,” and variations of such words or similar expressions and include our guidance with respect to Net income (loss) and Core FFO per share on a fully diluted basis. We intend these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are including this statement in this press release for purposes of complying with those safe harbor provisions. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views about our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects, which are based on the information currently available to us and on assumptions we have made. Although we believe that our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects as reflected in or suggested by those forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that the plans, intentions, expectations or strategies will be attained or achieved. Furthermore, actual results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements and will be affected by a variety of risks and factors that are beyond our control including, without limitation: risks associated with our dependence on the U.S. Government and its agencies for substantially all of our revenues, including credit risk and risk that the U.S. Government reduces its spending on real estate or that it changes its preference away from leased properties; risks associated with ownership and development of real estate; the risk of decreased rental rates or increased vacancy rates; the loss of key personnel; general volatility of the capital and credit markets and the market price of our common stock; the risk we may lose one or more major tenants; difficulties in completing and successfully integrating acquisitions; failure of acquisitions or development projects to occur at anticipated levels or yield anticipated results; risks associated with our joint venture activities; risks associated with actual or threatened terrorist attacks; intense competition in the real estate market that may limit our ability to attract or retain tenants or re-lease space; insufficient amounts of insurance or exposure to events that are either uninsured or underinsured; uncertainties and risks related to adverse weather conditions, natural disasters and climate change; exposure to liability relating to environmental and health and safety matters; limited ability to dispose of assets because of the relative illiquidity of real estate investments and the nature of our assets; exposure to litigation or other claims; risks associated with breaches of our data security; risks associated with our indebtedness; risks associated with derivatives or hedging activity; risks associated with mortgage debt or unsecured financing or the unavailability thereof, which could make it difficult to finance or refinance properties and could subject us to foreclosure; adverse impacts from any future pandemic, epidemic or outbreak of any highly infectious disease on the U.S., regional and global economies and our financial condition and results of operations; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in the “Risk Factors” section of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 27, 2024, and under the heading “Risk Factors” in our other public filings. In addition, our anticipated qualification as a real estate investment trust involves the application of highly technical and complex provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or the Code, and depends on our ability to meet the various requirements imposed by the Code through actual operating results, distribution levels and diversity of stock ownership. We assume no obligation to update publicly any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

Balance Sheet

(Unaudited, in thousands, except share amounts)

 

 

 

June 30, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate properties, net

 

$

2,417,749

 

 

$

2,319,143

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

14,814

 

 

 

9,381

 

Restricted cash

 

 

12,425

 

 

 

12,558

 

Tenant accounts receivable

 

 

71,273

 

 

 

66,274

 

Investment in unconsolidated real estate venture

 

 

280,085

 

 

 

284,544

 

Intangible assets, net

 

 

147,510

 

 

 

148,453

 

Interest rate swaps

 

 

2,465

 

 

 

1,994

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

49,717

 

 

 

37,405

 

Total assets

 

$

2,996,038

 

 

$

2,879,752

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving credit facility

 

 

72,500

 

 

 

79,000

 

Term loan facilities, net

 

 

274,181

 

 

 

299,108

 

Notes payable, net

 

 

844,939

 

 

 

696,532

 

Mortgage notes payable, net

 

 

209,283

 

 

 

220,195

 

Intangible liabilities, net

 

 

10,826

 

 

 

12,480

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

105,671

 

 

 

82,712

 

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

106,164

 

 

 

80,209

 

Total liabilities

 

 

1,623,564

 

 

 

1,470,236

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, par value $0.01, 200,000,000 shares authorized,
103,034,602 and 100,973,247 shares issued and outstanding at
June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively

 

 

1,030

 

 

 

1,010

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

1,810,678

 

 

 

1,783,338

 

Retained earnings

 

 

121,538

 

 

 

112,301

 

Cumulative dividends

 

 

(630,738

)

 

 

(576,319

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

2,344

 

 

 

1,871

 

Total stockholders' equity

 

 

1,304,852

 

 

 

1,322,201

 

Non-controlling interest in Operating Partnership

 

 

67,622

 

 

 

87,315

 

Total equity

 

 

1,372,474

 

 

 

1,409,516

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

2,996,038

 

 

$

2,879,752

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income Statement

(Unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30, 2024

 

 

June 30, 2023

 

 

June 30, 2024

 

 

June 30, 2023

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rental income

 

$

72,183

 

 

$

67,758

 

 

$

142,929

 

 

$

135,906

 

Tenant reimbursements

 

 

2,814

 

 

 

2,500

 

 

 

3,831

 

 

 

4,575

 

Asset management income

 

 

551

 

 

 

517

 

 

 

1,101

 

 

 

1,034

 

Other income

 

 

673

 

 

 

598

 

 

 

1,160

 

 

 

1,078

 

Total revenues

 

 

76,221

 

 

 

71,373

 

 

 

149,021

 

 

 

142,593

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property operating

 

 

18,118

 

 

 

17,629

 

 

 

34,710

 

 

 

35,517

 

Real estate taxes

 

 

7,843

 

 

 

7,619

 

 

 

16,072

 

 

 

15,087

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

24,086

 

 

 

22,619

 

 

 

47,886

 

 

 

45,700

 

Acquisition costs

 

 

408

 

 

 

444

 

 

 

827

 

 

 

905

 

Corporate general and administrative

 

 

7,128

 

 

 

7,024

 

 

 

13,583

 

 

 

14,319

 

Total expenses

 

 

57,583

 

 

 

55,335

 

 

 

113,078

 

 

 

111,528

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from unconsolidated real estate venture

 

 

1,377

 

 

 

1,418

 

 

 

2,792

 

 

 

2,820

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

(15,165

)

 

 

(11,678

)

 

 

(29,001

)

 

 

(23,693

)

Net income

 

 

4,850

 

 

 

5,778

 

 

 

9,734

 

 

 

10,192

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-controlling interest in Operating Partnership

 

 

(239

)

 

 

(675

)

 

 

(497

)

 

 

(1,198

)

Net income available to Easterly Government

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Properties, Inc.

 

$

4,611

 

 

$

5,103

 

 

$

9,237

 

 

$

8,994

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income available to Easterly Government

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Properties, Inc. per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

0.05

 

 

$

0.09

 

 

$

0.09

 

Diluted

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

0.05

 

 

$

0.09

 

 

$

0.09

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

102,913,974

 

 

 

93,358,851

 

 

 

102,453,558

 

 

 

92,235,346

 

Diluted

 

 

103,200,622

 

 

 

93,641,382

 

 

 

102,729,699

 

 

 

92,508,651

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income, per share - fully diluted basis

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

0.05

 

 

$

0.09

 

 

$

0.10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

fully diluted basis

 

 

108,280,113

 

 

 

105,707,282

 

 

 

107,998,356

 

 

 

104,569,748

 

 

EBITDA

(Unaudited, in thousands)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30, 2024

 

 

June 30, 2023

 

 

June 30, 2024

 

 

June 30, 2023

 

Net income

 

$

4,850

 

 

$

5,778

 

 

$

9,734

 

 

$

10,192

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

24,086

 

 

 

22,619

 

 

 

47,886

 

 

 

45,700

 

Interest expense

 

 

15,165

 

 

 

11,678

 

 

 

29,001

 

 

 

23,693

 

Tax expense

 

 

(293

)

 

 

352

 

 

 

(27

)

 

 

520

 

Unconsolidated real estate venture allocated share of above adjustments

 

 

2,081

 

 

 

1,942

 

 

 

4,155

 

 

 

3,882

 

EBITDA

 

$

45,889

 

 

$

42,369

 

 

$

90,749

 

 

$

83,987

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pro forma adjustments(1)

 

 

284

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pro forma EBITDA

 

$

46,173

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Pro forma assuming a full quarter of operations from the three operating properties acquired in the second quarter of 2024.

 

FFO and CAD

(Unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30, 2024

 

 

June 30, 2023

 

 

June 30, 2024

 

 

June 30, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

4,850

 

 

$

5,778

 

 

$

9,734

 

 

$

10,192

 

Depreciation of real estate assets

 

 

23,834

 

 

 

22,368

 

 

 

47,383

 

 

 

45,199

 

Unconsolidated real estate venture allocated share of above adjustments

 

 

2,006

 

 

 

1,875

 

 

 

4,008

 

 

 

3,750

 

FFO

 

$

30,690

 

 

$

30,021

 

 

$

61,125

 

 

$

59,141

 

Adjustments to FFO:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

$

258

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

258

 

 

$

14

 

Provision for credit losses

 

 

218

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

218

 

 

 

-

 

Natural disaster event expense, net of recovery

 

 

(61

)

 

 

(22

)

 

 

(8

)

 

 

78

 

Depreciation of non-real estate assets

 

 

252

 

 

 

251

 

 

 

503

 

 

 

501

 

Unconsolidated real estate venture allocated share of above adjustments

 

 

16

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

33

 

 

 

33

 

Core FFO

 

$

31,373

 

 

$

30,267

 

 

$

62,129

 

 

$

59,767

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FFO, per share - fully diluted basis

 

$

0.28

 

 

$

0.28

 

 

$

0.57

 

 

$

0.57

 

Core FFO, per share - fully diluted basis

 

$

0.29

 

 

$

0.29

 

 

$

0.58

 

 

$

0.57

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Core FFO

 

$

31,373

 

 

$

30,267

 

 

$

62,129

 

 

$

59,767

 

Straight-line rent and other non-cash adjustments

 

 

(918

)

 

 

(902

)

 

 

(1,774

)

 

 

(1,365

)

Amortization of above-/below-market leases

 

 

(480

)

 

 

(676

)

 

 

(1,074

)

 

 

(1,376

)

Amortization of deferred revenue

 

 

(1,759

)

 

 

(1,622

)

 

 

(3,363

)

 

 

(3,106

)

Non-cash interest expense

 

 

389

 

 

 

244

 

 

 

696

 

 

 

488

 

Non-cash compensation

 

 

1,160

 

 

 

1,299

 

 

 

2,389

 

 

 

2,967

 

Natural Disaster event expense, net of recovery

 

 

61

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

(78

)

Principal amortization

 

 

(1,078

)

 

 

(1,068

)

 

 

(2,195

)

 

 

(2,126

)

Maintenance capital expenditures

 

 

(3,813

)

 

 

(2,329

)

 

 

(5,537

)

 

 

(5,069

)

Contractual tenant improvements

 

 

(129

)

 

 

(712

)

 

 

(573

)

 

 

(1,013

)

Unconsolidated real estate venture allocated share of above adjustments

 

 

-

 

 

 

39

 

 

 

(15

)

 

 

(74

)

Cash Available for Distribution (CAD)

 

$

24,806

 

 

$

24,562

 

 

$

50,691

 

 

$

49,015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding - fully diluted basis

 

 

108,280,113

 

 

 

105,707,282

 

 

 

107,998,356

 

 

 

104,569,748

 

 

Net Debt and Adjusted Net Debt

(Unaudited, in thousands)

 

 

June 30, 2024

 

Total Debt(1)

$

1,407,507

 

Less: Cash and cash equivalents

 

(15,640

)

Net Debt

$

1,391,867

 

Less: Adjustment for development projects(2)

 

(124,496

)

Adjusted Net Debt

$

1,267,371

 

 

 

 

1 Excludes unamortized premiums / discounts and deferred financing fees.

2 See definition of Adjusted Net Debt on Page 5.

 

Easterly Government Properties, Inc.

Lindsay S. Winterhalter

Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Operations

202-596-3947

ir@easterlyreit.com

Source: Easterly Government Properties, Inc.

FAQ

What were the net income and Core FFO for DEA in Q2 2024?

Easterly Government Properties reported a net income of $4.9 million and Core FFO of $31.4 million for Q2 2024.

What is Easterly Government Properties' new revolving credit facility?

The company executed a new $400 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility with a total capacity of up to $700 million.

What are the key property acquisitions by DEA in Q2 2024?

Key acquisitions include a Federal courthouse in Flagstaff, AZ, and facilities in Dallas and Orlando leased to U.S. government agencies.

What is the updated Core FFO guidance for DEA in 2024?

Easterly Government Properties increased its full-year 2024 Core FFO guidance to $1.15 - $1.17 per share.

What is DEA's debt situation as of June 30, 2024?

The company reported total indebtedness of approximately $1.4 billion with a weighted average interest rate of 4.4%.

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