EPR Properties Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

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EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) reported its Q2 2024 results, showing total revenue of $173,095,000 and net income available to common shareholders of $39,062,000. The company's FFOAA per diluted common share was $1.22, down from $1.28 in Q2 2023. EPR invested $46.9 million in Q2, bringing year-to-date investment to $132.7 million. The company maintains a strong liquidity position with $33.7 million cash on hand and no borrowings on its $1.0 billion credit facility. EPR reaffirmed its 2024 FFOAA guidance of $4.76 to $4.96 per diluted share and updated its disposition proceeds guidance to $60.0-$75.0 million. The company's portfolio remains 99% leased, with 93% in Experiential investments and 7% in Education investments.

Positive

• Strong liquidity position with $33.7 million cash and no borrowings on $1.0 billion credit facility
• Reaffirmed 2024 FFOAA guidance of $4.76 to $4.96 per diluted share
• Portfolio remains 99% leased
• Year-to-date investment spending of $132.7 million
• Committed $180 million for future experiential development projects

Negative

• FFOAA per diluted common share decreased to $1.22 from $1.28 in Q2 2023
• Total revenue slightly decreased year-over-year for the six-month period

Insights

Financial Analyst

EPR Properties' Q2 2024 results show a mixed performance with some positive indicators and areas of concern. Total revenue remained relatively flat at $173.1 million, a slight increase from $172.9 million in Q2 2023. However, net income available to common shareholders saw a significant jump to $39.1 million ($0.51 per diluted share) compared to $7.6 million ($0.10 per diluted share) in the same period last year.

The company's Funds From Operations as adjusted (FFOAA) and Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) both declined year-over-year. FFOAA decreased to $93.5 million ($1.22 per diluted share) from $97.8 million ($1.28 per diluted share), while AFFO fell to $92.3 million ($1.20 per diluted share) from $100.1 million ($1.31 per diluted share). This decline in key operational metrics is concerning and warrants closer scrutiny.

On a positive note, EPR Properties maintains a strong liquidity position with $33.7 million in cash, no borrowings on its $1.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility and a fixed-rate debt profile. The company's investment spending of $46.9 million in Q2 brings the year-to-date total to $132.7 million, demonstrating continued growth efforts.

The company's 2024 guidance remains unchanged for FFOAA per diluted common share at $4.76 to $4.96, representing a 3.2% increase at the midpoint over 2023. This suggests management's confidence in the company's performance for the remainder of the year despite the Q2 declines in FFOAA and AFFO.

Investors should closely monitor EPR's ability to execute its investment strategy and maintain its dividend, which currently stands at an annualized $3.42 per common share, a 3.6% increase over the previous year.

Real Estate Investment Analyst

EPR Properties' Q2 2024 results reflect the ongoing evolution of the experiential real estate sector. The company's portfolio composition, with 93% in Experiential investments and 7% in Education investments, demonstrates its commitment to experience-driven properties.

The occupancy rate of 99% for the combined owned portfolio (excluding properties intended for sale) is impressive, indicating strong demand for EPR's assets. This high occupancy rate supports the company's revenue stability and suggests that their property types remain attractive to tenants despite broader economic uncertainties.

EPR's investment pipeline is noteworthy, with $180.0 million committed for experiential development and redevelopment projects over the next two years. This forward-looking approach could position the company well for future growth, especially as consumer spending on experiences continues to be prioritized.

The company's capital recycling efforts, including the sale of four theatre properties for net proceeds of $10.3 million, demonstrate active portfolio management. With year-to-date disposition proceeds of $56.5 million, EPR is showing flexibility in optimizing its property mix.

However, the updated disposition proceeds guidance of $60.0 million to $75.0 million for 2024 suggests a potential slowdown in property sales compared to the first half of the year. This could indicate a more selective approach to dispositions or challenges in the transaction market.

The company's focus on maintaining a strong balance sheet, with fixed-rate debt and near-term maturities, provides financial stability. This conservative approach to leverage could be beneficial in navigating potential market volatilities.

Overall, EPR's Q2 results and outlook reflect a company adapting to market conditions while maintaining a strong position in the experiential real estate niche. The sustained high occupancy rates and ongoing investment in development projects suggest confidence in the long-term viability of their business model.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) today announced operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024 (dollars in thousands, except per share data):

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
		2024			2023			2024			2023
Total revenue	$	173,095		$	172,907		$	340,327		$	344,303
Net income available to common shareholders		39,062			7,560			95,739			59,184
Net income available to common shareholders per diluted common share		0.51			0.10			1.26			0.78
Funds From Operations as adjusted (FFOAA)(1)		93,515			97,792			179,238			193,798
FFOAA per diluted common share (1)		1.22			1.28			2.34			2.53
Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO)(1)		92,286			100,101			177,961			198,835
AFFO per diluted common share (1)		1.20			1.31			2.33			2.60
Note: Each of the measures above include deferred rent and interest collections from cash basis customers that were recognized as revenue of $7.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and $0.6 million and $13.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(1) A non-GAAP financial measure.

Second Quarter Company Headlines

• Executes on Investment Pipeline - During the second quarter of 2024, the Company's investment spending totaled $46.9 million, bringing year-to-date investment spending to $132.7 million. Additionally, the Company has committed approximately $180.0 million for experiential development and redevelopment projects, which is expected to be funded over the next two years.
• Strong Liquidity Position - As of June 30, 2024, the Company had cash on hand of $33.7 million, no borrowings on its $1.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility and a consolidated debt profile that is all at fixed interest rates with only $136.6 million maturing in 2024.
• Updates 2024 Guidance - The Company is confirming FFOAA per diluted common share guidance for 2024 of $4.76 to $4.96, representing an increase of 3.2% at the midpoint over 2023 after excluding the impact from both years of out-of-period deferred rent and interest collections from cash-basis customers included in income. The Company is also confirming investment spending guidance for 2024 of $200.0 million to $300.0 million and updating disposition proceeds guidance to $60.0 million to $75.0 million from $50.0 million to $75.0 million. Additional earnings guidance detail can be found on page 24 in the Company's supplemental information package available in the Investor Center of the Company's website located at https://investors.eprkc.com/earnings-supplementals.

“We were pleased to deliver a quarter that demonstrated our continued positive momentum,” stated Company Chairman and CEO Greg Silvers. “Demand for our tenant categories broadly remains strong, as evidenced by our sustained rent coverage. Consumers prioritize spending on experiences, and we look forward to the anticipated increase in box office as the number of major releases grows. Year-to-date we have deployed more than $132.0 million in capital toward compelling experiential projects, and we maintain an active pipeline of opportunities. We are reaffirming our outlook for the year and will continue to selectively grow our experiential portfolio, supported by our strong balance sheet and liquidity position.”

Investment Update

The Company's investment spending during the three months ended June 30, 2024 totaled $46.9 million, bringing the total investment spending for the six months ended June 30, 2024 to $132.7 million. Investment spending for the quarter was primarily related to experiential build-to-suit development and redevelopment projects.

As of June 30, 2024, the Company has committed approximately $180.0 million in additional spending for experiential development and redevelopment projects, which is expected to be funded over the next two years. The Company will continue to be more selective in making investments, utilizing cash on hand, excess cash flow, disposition proceeds and borrowings under our line of credit, until such time as the Company's cost of capital improves.

Strong Liquidity Position

The Company remains focused on maintaining strong liquidity and financial flexibility. The Company had $33.7 million of cash on hand at quarter-end, no borrowings on its $1.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility and a consolidated debt profile that is all at fixed interest rates with only $136.6 million maturing in 2024.

Capital Recycling

During the second quarter of 2024, the Company completed the sale of four theatre properties for net proceeds totaling $10.3 million and recognized a net gain on sale of $1.5 million for the quarter. Disposition proceeds totaled $56.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

Portfolio Update

The Company's total assets were $5.6 billion (after accumulated depreciation of approximately $1.5 billion) and total investments (a non-GAAP financial measure) were $6.9 billion at June 30, 2024, with Experiential investments totaling $6.4 billion, or 93%, and Education investments totaling $0.5 billion, or 7%.

The Company's Experiential portfolio (excluding property under development and undeveloped land inventory) consisted of the following property types (owned or financed) at June 30, 2024:

• 161 theatre properties;
• 58 eat & play properties (including seven theatres located in entertainment districts);
• 24 attraction properties;
• 11 ski properties;
• seven experiential lodging properties;
• 21 fitness & wellness properties;
• one gaming property; and
• one cultural property.

As of June 30, 2024, the Company's owned Experiential portfolio consisted of approximately 19.6 million square feet, which includes 0.4 million square feet of properties the Company intends to sell. The Experiential portfolio, excluding the properties the Company intends to sell, was 99% leased and included a total of $59.1 million in property under development and $20.2 million in undeveloped land inventory.

The Company's Education portfolio consisted of the following property types (owned or financed) at June 30, 2024:

• 61 early childhood education center properties; and
• nine private school properties.

As of June 30, 2024, the Company's owned Education portfolio consisted of approximately 1.3 million square feet, which includes 39 thousand square feet of properties the Company intends to sell. The Education portfolio, excluding the properties the Company intends to sell, was 100% leased.

The combined owned portfolio consisted of 20.9 million square feet and was 99% leased excluding the 0.4 million square feet of properties the Company intends to sell.

Dividend Information

The Company declared regular monthly cash dividends during the second quarter of 2024 totaling $0.855 per common share, which represents an annualized dividend of $3.42 per common share, an increase of 3.6% over the prior year's annualized dividend (based on the monthly dividend at the end of the prior year).

Additionally, the Company declared its regular quarterly dividends to preferred shareholders of $0.359375 per share on both the Company's 5.75% Series C cumulative convertible preferred shares and Series G cumulative redeemable preferred shares and $0.5625 per share on its 9.00% Series E cumulative convertible preferred shares.

2024 Guidance
(Dollars in millions, except per share data):

		Current						Prior
Net income available to common shareholders per diluted common share		$	2.58	to	$	2.78		$	2.68	to	$	2.88
FFOAA per diluted common share		$	4.76	to	$	4.96		$	4.76	to	$	4.96
Investment spending		$	200.0	to	$	300.0		$	200.0	to	$	300.0
Disposition proceeds		$	60.0	to	$	75.0		$	50.0	to	$	75.0

The Company is confirming its 2024 earnings guidance for FFOAA per diluted common share of $4.76 to $4.96, representing an increase of 3.2% at the midpoint over 2023 after excluding the impact from both years of out-of-period deferred rent and interest collections from cash-basis customers included in income. The 2024 guidance for FFOAA per diluted common share is based on a FFO per diluted common share range of $4.70 to $4.90 adjusted for retirement and severance expense, transaction costs, provision (benefit) for credit losses, net, and deferred income tax expense. FFO per diluted common share for 2024 is based on a net income available to common shareholders per diluted common share range of $2.58 to $2.78 plus estimated real estate depreciation and amortization of $2.14, impairment charges of $0.16 and allocated share of joint venture depreciation of $0.13, less estimated gain on sale of real estate of $0.26 and the impact of Series C and Series E dilution of $0.05 (in accordance with the NAREIT definition of FFO).

Additional earnings guidance detail can be found in the Company's supplemental information package available in the Investor Center of the Company's website located at https://investors.eprkc.com/earnings-supplementals.

Conference Call Information

Management will host a conference call to discuss the Company's financial results on August 1, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The call may also include discussion of Company developments and forward-looking and other material information about business and financial matters. The conference will be webcast and can be accessed via the Webcasts page in the Investor Center on the Company's website located at https://investors.eprkc.com/webcasts. To access the audio-only call, visit the Webcasts page for the link to register and receive dial-in information and a PIN providing access to the live call. It is recommended that you join 10 minutes prior to the start of the event (although you may register and dial-in at any time during the call).

You may watch a replay of the webcast by visiting the Webcasts page at https://investors.eprkc.com/webcasts.

Quarterly Supplemental

The Company's supplemental information package for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024 is available in the Investor Center on the Company's website located at https://investors.eprkc.com/earnings-supplementals.

EPR Properties Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited, dollars in thousands except per share data)
	Three Months Ended June 30,							Six Months Ended June 30,
		2024			2023				2024			2023
Rental revenue	$	145,093		$	151,870			$	287,374		$	303,461
Other income		14,418			10,124				26,455			19,457
Mortgage and other financing income		13,584			10,913				26,498			21,385
Total revenue		173,095			172,907				340,327			344,303
Property operating expense		14,427			13,972				29,347			28,127
Other expense		14,833			9,161				27,809			18,111
General and administrative expense		12,020			15,248				25,928			29,213
Retirement and severance expense		—			547				1,836			547
Transaction costs		199			36				200			306
Provision (benefit) for credit losses, net		404			(275	)			3,141			312
Impairment charges		11,812			43,785				11,812			43,785
Depreciation and amortization		41,474			43,705				81,943			84,909
Total operating expenses		95,169			126,179				182,016			205,310
Gain (loss) on sale of real estate		1,459			(575	)			19,408			(1,135	)
Income from operations		79,385			46,153				177,719			137,858
Interest expense, net		32,820			31,591				64,471			63,313
Equity in loss from joint ventures		906			615				4,533			2,600
Income before income taxes		45,659			13,947				108,715			71,945
Income tax expense		557			347				904			688
Net income	$	45,102		$	13,600			$	107,811		$	71,257
Preferred dividend requirements		6,040			6,040				12,072			12,073
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties	$	39,062		$	7,560			$	95,739		$	59,184
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties per share:
Basic	$	0.52		$	0.10			$	1.27		$	0.79
Diluted	$	0.51		$	0.10			$	1.26		$	0.78
Shares used for computation (in thousands):
Basic		75,689			75,297				75,543			75,191
Diluted		76,022			75,715				75,861			75,571

EPR Properties Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited, dollars in thousands)
	June 30, 2024			December 31, 2023
Assets
Real estate investments, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,504,427 and $1,435,683 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively	$	4,566,482		$	4,537,359
Land held for development		20,168			20,168
Property under development		59,092			131,265
Operating lease right-of-use assets		179,260			186,628
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net		593,084			569,768
Investment in joint ventures		45,406			49,754
Cash and cash equivalents		33,731			78,079
Restricted cash		2,958			2,902
Accounts receivable		75,493			63,655
Other assets		69,693			61,307
Total assets	$	5,645,367		$	5,700,885
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	63,441		$	94,927
Operating lease liabilities		219,004			226,961
Dividends payable		29,397			31,307
Unearned rents and interest		89,700			77,440
Debt		2,819,029			2,816,095
Total liabilities		3,220,571			3,246,730
Total equity	$	2,424,796		$	2,454,155
Total liabilities and equity	$	5,645,367		$	5,700,885

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Funds From Operations (FFO), Funds From Operations As Adjusted (FFOAA) and Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO)

The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) developed FFO as a relative non-GAAP financial measure of performance of an equity REIT in order to recognize that income-producing real estate historically has not depreciated on the basis determined under GAAP. Pursuant to the definition of FFO by the Board of Governors of NAREIT, the Company calculates FFO as net income available to common shareholders, computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding gains and losses from disposition of real estate and impairment losses on real estate, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships, joint ventures and other affiliates. Adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships, joint ventures and other affiliates are calculated to reflect FFO on the same basis. The Company has calculated FFO for all periods presented in accordance with this definition.

In addition to FFO, the Company presents FFOAA and AFFO. FFOAA is presented by adding to FFO retirement and severance expense, transaction costs, provision (benefit) for credit losses, net, costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff, preferred share redemption costs and impairment of operating lease right-of-use assets and subtracting sale participation income, gain on insurance recovery and deferred income tax (benefit) expense. AFFO is presented by adding to FFOAA non-real estate depreciation and amortization, deferred financing fees amortization and share-based compensation expense to management and Trustees; and subtracting amortization of above and below market leases, net and tenant allowances, maintenance capital expenditures (including second generation tenant improvements and leasing commissions), straight-lined rental revenue (removing the impact of straight-lined ground sublease expense), and the non-cash portion of mortgage and other financing income.

FFO, FFOAA and AFFO are widely used measures of the operating performance of real estate companies and are provided here as supplemental measures to GAAP net income available to common shareholders and earnings per share, and management provides FFO, FFOAA and AFFO herein because it believes this information is useful to investors in this regard. FFO, FFOAA and AFFO are non-GAAP financial measures. FFO, FFOAA and AFFO do not represent cash flows from operations as defined by GAAP and are not indicative that cash flows are adequate to fund all cash needs and are not to be considered alternatives to net income or any other GAAP measure as a measurement of the results of our operations or our cash flows or liquidity as defined by GAAP. It should also be noted that not all REITs calculate FFO, FFOAA and AFFO the same way so comparisons with other REITs may not be meaningful.

The following table summarizes FFO, FFOAA and AFFO for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 and reconciles such measures to net income available to common shareholders, the most directly comparable GAAP measure:

EPR Properties Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited, dollars in thousands except per share data)
		Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
			2024				2023				2024				2023
FFO:
Net income available to common shareholders of EPR Properties		$	39,062			$	7,560			$	95,739			$	59,184
(Gain) loss on sale of real estate			(1,459	)			575				(19,408	)			1,135
Impairment of real estate investments, net			11,812				43,785				11,812				43,785
Real estate depreciation and amortization			41,289				43,494				81,571				84,494
Allocated share of joint venture depreciation			2,457				2,162				4,873				4,217
FFO available to common shareholders of EPR Properties		$	93,161			$	97,576			$	174,587			$	192,815
FFO available to common shareholders of EPR Properties		$	93,161			$	97,576			$	174,587			$	192,815
Add: Preferred dividends for Series C preferred shares			1,938				1,938				3,876				3,876
Add: Preferred dividends for Series E preferred shares			1,938				1,938				3,876				3,876
Diluted FFO available to common shareholders of EPR Properties		$	97,037			$	101,452			$	182,339			$	200,567
FFOAA:
FFO available to common shareholders of EPR Properties		$	93,161			$	97,576			$	174,587			$	192,815
Retirement and severance expense			—				547				1,836				547
Transaction costs			199				36				200				306
Provision (benefit) for credit losses, net			404				(275	)			3,141				312
Deferred income tax benefit			(249	)			(92	)			(526	)			(182	)
FFOAA available to common shareholders of EPR Properties		$	93,515			$	97,792			$	179,238			$	193,798
FFOAA available to common shareholders of EPR Properties		$	93,515			$	97,792			$	179,238			$	193,798
Add: Preferred dividends for Series C preferred shares			1,938				1,938				3,876				3,876
Add: Preferred dividends for Series E preferred shares			1,938				1,938				3,876				3,876
Diluted FFOAA available to common shareholders of EPR Properties		$	97,391			$	101,668			$	186,990			$	201,550
AFFO:
FFOAA available to common shareholders of EPR Properties		$	93,515			$	97,792			$	179,238			$	193,798
Non-real estate depreciation and amortization			185				211				372				415
Deferred financing fees amortization			2,234				2,150				4,446				4,279
Share-based compensation expense to management and trustees			3,538				4,477				7,230				8,799
Amortization of above and below market leases, net and tenant allowances			(84	)			(185	)			(168	)			(274	)
Maintenance capital expenditures (1)			(1,321	)			(3,455	)			(2,876	)			(5,631	)
Straight-lined rental revenue			(5,251	)			(1,149	)			(8,921	)			(3,254	)
Straight-lined ground sublease expense			25				401				57				966
Non-cash portion of mortgage and other financing income			(555	)			(141	)			(1,417	)			(263	)
AFFO available to common shareholders of EPR Properties		$	92,286			$	100,101			$	177,961			$	198,835
AFFO available to common shareholders of EPR Properties		$	92,286			$	100,101			$	177,961			$	198,835
Add: Preferred dividends for Series C preferred shares			1,938				1,938				3,876				3,876
Add: Preferred dividends for Series E preferred shares			1,938				1,938				3,876				3,876
Diluted AFFO available to common shareholders of EPR Properties		$	96,162			$	103,977			$	185,713			$	206,587
FFO per common share:
Basic		$	1.23			$	1.30			$	2.31			$	2.56
Diluted			1.21				1.27				2.28				2.52
FFOAA per common share:
Basic		$	1.24			$	1.30			$	2.37			$	2.58
Diluted			1.22				1.28				2.34				2.53
AFFO per common share:
Basic		$	1.22			$	1.33			$	2.36			$	2.64
Diluted			1.20				1.31				2.33				2.60
Shares used for computation (in thousands):
Basic			75,689				75,297				75,543				75,191
Diluted			76,022				75,715				75,861				75,571
Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted EPS			76,022				75,715				75,861				75,571
Effect of dilutive Series C preferred shares			2,310				2,279				2,306				2,276
Effect of dilutive Series E preferred shares			1,664				1,663				1,663				1,663
Adjusted weighted average shares outstanding-diluted Series C and Series E			79,996				79,657				79,830				79,510
Other financial information:
Dividends per common share		$	0.8550			$	0.8250			$	1.6900			$	1.6500

(1)	Includes maintenance capital expenditures and certain second generation tenant improvements and leasing commissions.

The conversion of the 5.75% Series C cumulative convertible preferred shares and the 9.00% Series E cumulative convertible preferred shares would be dilutive to FFO, FFOAA and AFFO per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023. Therefore, the additional common shares that would result from the conversion and the corresponding add-back of the preferred dividends declared on those shares are included in the calculation of diluted FFO, FFOAA and AFFO per share for those periods.

Net Debt

Net Debt represents debt (reported in accordance with GAAP) adjusted to exclude deferred financing costs, net and reduced for cash and cash equivalents. By excluding deferred financing costs, net, and reducing debt for cash and cash equivalents on hand, 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 our financial condition. The Company's method of calculating Net Debt may be different from methods used by other REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other REITs.

Gross Assets

Gross Assets represents total assets (reported in accordance with GAAP) adjusted to exclude accumulated depreciation and reduced for cash and cash equivalents. By excluding accumulated depreciation and reducing cash and cash equivalents, the result provides an estimate of the investment made by the Company. The Company believes that investors commonly use versions of this calculation in a similar manner. The Company's method of calculating Gross Assets may be different from methods used by other REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other REITs.

Net Debt to Gross Assets Ratio

Net Debt to Gross Assets Ratio is a supplemental measure derived from non-GAAP financial measures that the Company uses to evaluate capital structure and the magnitude of debt to gross assets. The Company believes that investors commonly use versions of this ratio in a similar manner. The Company's method of calculating the Net Debt to Gross Assets Ratio may be different from methods used by other REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other REITs.

EBITDAre

NAREIT developed EBITDAre as a relative non-GAAP financial measure of REITs, independent of a company's capital structure, to provide a uniform basis to measure the enterprise value of a company. Pursuant to the definition of EBITDAre by the Board of Governors of NAREIT, the Company calculates EBITDAre as net income, computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding interest expense (net), income tax (benefit) expense, depreciation and amortization, gains and losses from dispositions of real estate, impairment losses on real estate, costs associated with loan refinancing or payoff and adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships, joint ventures and other affiliates.

Management provides EBITDAre herein because it believes this information is useful to investors as a supplemental performance measure because it can help facilitate comparisons of operating performance between periods and with other REITs. The Company's method of calculating EBITDAre may be different from methods used by other REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other REITs. EBITDAre is not a measure of performance under GAAP, does not represent cash generated from operations as defined by GAAP and is not indicative of cash available to fund all cash needs, including distributions. This measure should not be considered an alternative to net income or any other GAAP measure as a measurement of the results of the Company's operations or cash flows or liquidity as defined by GAAP.

Adjusted EBITDAre

Management uses Adjusted EBITDAre in its analysis of the performance of the business and operations of the Company. Management believes Adjusted EBITDAre is useful to investors because it excludes various items that management believes are not indicative of operating performance, and because it is an informative measure to use in computing various financial ratios to evaluate the Company. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDAre as EBITDAre (defined above) for the quarter excluding sale participation income, gain on insurance recovery, retirement and severance expense, transaction costs, provision (benefit) for credit losses, net, impairment losses on operating lease right-of-use assets and prepayment fees.

The Company's method of calculating Adjusted EBITDAre may be different from methods used by other REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other REITs. Adjusted EBITDAre is not a measure of performance under GAAP, does not represent cash generated from operations as defined by GAAP and is not indicative of cash available to fund all cash needs, including distributions. This measure should not be considered as an alternative to net income or any other GAAP measure as a measurement of the results of the Company's operations or cash flows or liquidity as defined by GAAP.

Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDAre Ratio

Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDAre Ratio is a supplemental measure derived from non-GAAP financial measures that the Company uses to evaluate our capital structure and the magnitude of our debt against our operating performance. The Company believes that investors commonly use versions of this ratio in a similar manner. In addition, financial institutions use versions of this ratio in connection with debt agreements to set pricing and covenant limitations. The Company's method of calculating the Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDAre Ratio may be different from methods used by other REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other REITs.

Reconciliations of debt, total assets and net income (all reported in accordance with GAAP) to Net Debt, Gross Assets, Net Debt to Gross Assets Ratio, EBITDAre, Adjusted EBITDAre and Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDAre Ratio (each of which is a non-GAAP financial measure), as applicable, are included in the following tables (unaudited, in thousands except ratios):

	June 30,
		2024				2023
Net Debt:
Debt	$	2,819,029			$	2,813,007
Deferred financing costs, net		22,200				28,222
Cash and cash equivalents		(33,731	)			(99,711	)
Net Debt	$	2,807,498			$	2,741,518
Gross Assets:
Total Assets	$	5,645,367			$	5,703,564
Accumulated depreciation		1,504,427				1,369,790
Cash and cash equivalents		(33,731	)			(99,711	)
Gross Assets	$	7,116,063			$	6,973,643
Debt to Total Assets Ratio		50	%			49	%
Net Debt to Gross Assets Ratio		39	%			39	%
	Three Months Ended June 30,
		2024				2023
EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre:
Net income	$	45,102			$	13,600
Interest expense, net		32,820				31,591
Income tax expense		557				347
Depreciation and amortization		41,474				43,705
(Gain) loss on sale of real estate		(1,459	)			575
Impairment of real estate investments, net		11,812				43,785
Allocated share of joint venture depreciation		2,457				2,162
Allocated share of joint venture interest expense		2,310				2,172
EBITDAre	$	135,073			$	137,937
Retirement and severance expense		—				547
Transaction costs		199				36
Provision (benefit) for credit losses, net		404				(275	)
Adjusted EBITDAre	$	135,676			$	138,245
Adjusted EBITDAre (annualized) (1)	$	542,704			$	552,980
Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDAre Ratio		5.2				5.0
(1) Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter is multiplied by four to calculate an annualized amount but does not include the annualization of investments put in service, acquired or disposed of during the quarter, as well as the potential earnings on property under development, the annualization of percentage rent and participating interest and adjustments for other items. See detailed calculation and reconciliation of Annualized Adjusted EBITDAre and Net Debt/Annualized EBITDAre ratio that includes these adjustments in the Company's Supplemental Operating and Financial Data for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024.

Total Investments

Total investments is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as the sum of the carrying values of real estate investments (before accumulated depreciation), land held for development, property under development, mortgage notes receivable and related accrued interest receivable, net, investment in joint ventures, intangible assets, gross (before accumulated amortization and included in other assets) and notes receivable and related accrued interest receivable, net (included in other assets). Total investments is a useful measure for management and investors as it illustrates across which asset categories the Company's funds have been invested. Our method of calculating total investments may be different from methods used by other REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other REITs. A reconciliation of total assets (computed in accordance with GAAP) to total investments is included in the following table (unaudited, in thousands):

	June 30, 2024				December 31, 2023
Total assets	$	5,645,367			$	5,700,885
Operating lease right-of-use assets		(179,260	)			(186,628	)
Cash and cash equivalents		(33,731	)			(78,079	)
Restricted cash		(2,958	)			(2,902	)
Accounts receivable		(75,493	)			(63,655	)
Add: accumulated depreciation on real estate investments		1,504,427				1,435,683
Add: accumulated amortization on intangible assets (1)		31,051				30,589
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (1)		(32,188	)			(22,718	)
Total investments	$	6,857,215			$	6,813,175
Total Investments:
Real estate investments, net of accumulated depreciation	$	4,566,482			$	4,537,359
Add back accumulated depreciation on real estate investments		1,504,427				1,435,683
Land held for development		20,168				20,168
Property under development		59,092				131,265
Mortgage notes and related accrued interest receivable, net		593,084				569,768
Investment in joint ventures		45,406				49,754
Intangible assets, gross (1)		64,620				65,299
Notes receivable and related accrued interest receivable, net (1)		3,936				3,879
Total investments	$	6,857,215			$	6,813,175
(1) Included in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. Other assets include the following:
	June 30, 2024				December 31, 2023
Intangible assets, gross	$	64,620			$	65,299
Less: accumulated amortization on intangible assets		(31,051	)			(30,589	)
Notes receivable and related accrued interest receivable, net		3,936				3,879
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		32,188				22,718
Total other assets	$	69,693			$	61,307

About EPR Properties

EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) is the leading diversified experiential net lease real estate investment trust (REIT), specializing in select enduring experiential properties in the real estate industry. We focus on real estate venues that create value by facilitating out of home leisure and recreation experiences where consumers choose to spend their discretionary time and money. We have total assets of approximately $5.6 billion (after accumulated depreciation of approximately $1.5 billion) across 44 states. We adhere to rigorous underwriting and investing criteria centered on key industry, property and tenant level cash flow standards. We believe our focused approach provides a competitive advantage and the potential for stable and attractive returns. Further information is available at www.eprkc.com.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The financial results in this press release reflect preliminary, unaudited results, which are not final until the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is filed. With the exception of historical information, certain statements contained or incorporated by reference herein may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), such as those pertaining to our guidance, our capital resources and liquidity, our pursuit of growth opportunities, the timing of transaction closings and investment spending, our expected cash flows, the performance of our customers, our expected cash collections and our results of operations and financial condition. The forward-looking statements presented herein are based on the Company's current expectations. Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties, and you should not rely on them as predictions of actual events. There is no assurance that the events or circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will occur. You can identify forward-looking statements by use of words such as “will be,” “intend,” “continue,” “believe,” “may,” “expect,” “hope,” “anticipate,” “goal,” “forecast,” “pipeline,” “estimates,” “offers,” “plans,” “would” or other similar expressions or other comparable terms or discussions of strategy, plans or intentions contained or incorporated by reference herein. Forward-looking statements necessarily are dependent on assumptions, data or methods that may be incorrect or imprecise. These forward-looking statements represent our intentions, plans, expectations and beliefs and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Many of the factors that will determine these items are beyond our ability to control or predict. For further discussion of these factors see “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and, to the extent applicable, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

For these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof or the date of any document incorporated by reference herein. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to our forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

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EPR Properties

Brian Moriarty, 816-472-1700

www.eprkc.com

Source: EPR Properties

FAQ

What was EPR Properties' total revenue for Q2 2024?

EPR Properties' total revenue for Q2 2024 was $173,095,000.

How much did EPR Properties (EPR) invest in Q2 2024?

EPR Properties invested $46.9 million in Q2 2024, bringing year-to-date investment spending to $132.7 million.

What is EPR Properties' (EPR) FFOAA guidance for 2024?

EPR Properties reaffirmed its 2024 FFOAA guidance of $4.76 to $4.96 per diluted common share.

What is the occupancy rate of EPR Properties' portfolio as of Q2 2024?

EPR Properties' portfolio remains 99% leased as of Q2 2024.