First Industrial Realty Trust Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results
First Industrial Realty Trust (NYSE: FR) reported a strong performance in 2022, achieving a year-end occupancy of 98.8% and a 10.1% increase in cash same-store NOI, both company records. Cash rental rates surged by 26.7% for the year, marking the highest annual increase in history. The company initiated a $126 million development in Northern California and successfully leased 4.1 million square feet of developments in 2022. Additionally, First Industrial increased its dividend by 8.5% to $0.32 per share for Q1 2023. However, diluted EPS for Q4 2022 fell to $0.62 from $0.87 year-over-year.
- Record year-end occupancy at 98.8%.
- Cash same-store NOI growth of 10.1%.
- Cash rental rates increased by 26.7%, highest in company history.
- 33% growth in cash rental rates on new leases commencing in 2023.
- 4.1 million square feet placed in service, 100% leased, with a cash yield of 6.6%.
- Increased dividend to $0.32 per share for Q1 2023, representing an 8.5% increase.
- Diluted EPS decreased to $0.62 in Q4 2022 from $0.87 in Q4 2021.
- Year-End Occupancy of
98.8% and Full Year Cash Same Store NOI Growth of10.1% , Both Company Records
- Cash Rental Rates Up
26.7% in 2022, Highest Annual Increase in Company History
- Cash Rental Rate Increase of
33% on Leases Signed To Date Commencing in 2023
- Started a
Million Square-Foot Development inNorthern California ,Estimated Investment of$126 Million
- Placed In Service 4.1 Million Square Feet of Developments in 2022;
100% Leased, Estimated Total Investment of , Cash Yield of$448 Million 6.6%
- Sold One Property for
in the Fourth Quarter;$54 Million Sold in 2022$178 Million
- Increased First Quarter 2023 Dividend to
Per Share, an$0.32 8.5% Increase
"2022 was an outstanding year for
Portfolio Performance
- In service occupancy was
98.8% at the end of the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to98.3% at the end of the third quarter of 2022, and98.1% at the end of the fourth quarter of 2021.
- In the fourth quarter, cash rental rates increased
41.1% . For the full year, cash rental rates increased26.7% , which is the highest annual increase in company history.
- The Company has achieved a cash rental rate increase of approximately
33% on leases signed to date commencing in 2023 reflecting50% of 2023 rollovers.
- In the fourth quarter, cash basis same store net operating income before termination fees and the income related to insurance claim settlements ("SS NOI") increased
7.6% reflecting higher average occupancy, increases in rental rates on new and renewal leasing and contractual rent escalations, slightly offset by higher free rent. For the full year, calculated under the same methodology, SS NOI increased10.1% which is a company record.
During the fourth quarter, the Company:
- Leased the remaining 66,000 square feet at the 133,000 square-foot
First Park Miami Building 9 inSouth Florida .
- Leased
100% of the 72,000 square-footFirst Loop Logistics Park Building 1 inCentral Florida . The lease is expected to commence upon completion in the first quarter of 2023.
- Leased 54,000 square feet at its 81,000 square-foot
First Loop Logistics Park Building 2 inCentral Florida . The lease is expected to commence upon completion in the first quarter of 2023.
Investment and Disposition Activities
In the fourth quarter, the Company:
- Commenced development of
First Stockton Logistics Center inNorthern California - 1.0 million square feet; estimated investment.$126 million
- Acquired two sites totaling 55 acres in the
Philadelphia andHouston markets for .$17 million
- Acquired a 47,000 square-foot building in the Inland Empire for
.$15 million
- Sold a 581,000 square-foot building in
Minneapolis for .$54 million
For the full year 2022, the Company:
- Placed in service ten developments,
100% leased, totaling 4.1 million square feet, with an estimated total investment of and a cash yield of$448 million 6.6% .
- Acquired 13 sites totaling 134 acres for a total of
that can support approximately 2.0 million square feet of development.$162 million
- Acquired 11 buildings totaling 487,000 square feet for a total of
.$137 million
- Sold nine buildings comprised of 2.2 million square feet and one land parcel for
; exited the$178 million Cleveland market.
- Sold 391 acres at its Camelback 303 business park joint venture in
Phoenix ;First Industrial's share of the gain and promote before tax is .$102 million
"Through our development efforts in 2022, we placed in service more than four million square feet of premier logistics space, all
Capital
On
- Borrowed the entire
of the delayed draw unsecured term loan that closed in August.$300 million
In the fourth quarter, the Company:
- Entered into interest rate swaps to effectively fix the all-in interest rate on the entire
unsecured term loan at$300 million 4.88% . The new fixed rate became effective onDecember 1, 2022 .
Common Stock Dividend Increased
The board of directors declared a common dividend of
Outlook for 2023
"Industrial real estate fundamentals support further market rent growth, which is benefiting our operating results and our earnings, with higher interest rates a partial offset." added
Low End of | High End of | |||
Guidance for 2023 | Guidance for 2023 | |||
(Per share/unit) | (Per share/unit) | |||
Net Income | $ 1.09 | $ 1.19 | ||
Add: Real Estate Depreciation/Amortization | 1.20 | 1.20 | ||
FFO (NAREIT Definition) (1) | $ 2.29 | $ 2.39 | ||
(1) 2023 FFO per share guidance is impacted by an additional
The following assumptions were used for guidance:
- Average quarter-end in service occupancy of
97.75% to98.75% . - SS NOI growth on a cash basis before termination fees of
7.5% to8.5% for the full year. This range assumes 2023 bad debt expense of and excludes$1 million of income related to insurance claim settlements recognized in 4Q22.$1.4 million - Includes the incremental costs expected in 2023 related to the Company's developments completed and under construction as of
December 31, 2022 . In total, the Company expects to capitalize per share of interest in 2023.$0.08 - General and administrative expense of
to$34.0 million .$35.0 million - Other than the transactions discussed in this release, guidance does not include the impact of:
- any future investments or property sales,
- any future debt repurchases prior to maturity or future debt issuances, or
- any future equity issuances.
Conference Call
The Company's fourth quarter and full year 2022 supplemental information can be viewed at www.firstindustrial.com under the "Investors" tab.
FFO Definition
In accordance with the NAREIT definition of FFO,
About
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release and the presentation to which it refers may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We intend for such 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. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, and are generally identifiable by use of the words "believe," "expect," "plan," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," "seek," "target," "potential," "focus," "may," "will," "should" or similar words. Although we believe the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained or that results will not materially differ. Factors which could have a materially adverse effect on our operations and future prospects include, but are not limited to: changes in national, international, regional and local economic conditions generally and real estate markets specifically; changes in legislation/regulation (including changes to laws governing the taxation of real estate investment trusts) and actions of regulatory authorities; the uncertainty and economic impact of pandemics, epidemics or other public health emergencies or fear of such events, such as the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); our ability to qualify and maintain our status as a real estate investment trust; the availability and attractiveness of financing (including both public and private capital) and changes in interest rates; the availability and attractiveness of terms of additional debt repurchases; our ability to retain our credit agency ratings; our ability to comply with applicable financial covenants; our competitive environment; changes in supply, demand and valuation of industrial properties and land in our current and potential market areas; our ability to identify, acquire, develop and/or manage properties on favorable terms; our ability to dispose of properties on favorable terms; our ability to manage the integration of properties we acquire; potential liability relating to environmental matters; defaults on or non-renewal of leases by our tenants; decreased rental rates or increased vacancy rates; higher-than-expected real estate construction costs and delays in development or lease-up schedules; potential natural disasters and other potentially catastrophic events such as acts of war and/or terrorism; technological developments, particularly those affecting supply chains and logistics; litigation, including costs associated with prosecuting or defending claims and any adverse outcomes; risks associated with our investments in joint ventures, including our lack of sole decision-making authority; and other risks and uncertainties described under the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended
A schedule of selected financial information is attached.
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Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | |||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||
Statements of Operations and Other Data: | ||||||||
Total Revenues | $ 144,614 | $ 121,551 | $ 539,929 | $ 476,290 | ||||
Property Expenses | (37,613) | (32,914) | (143,663) | (131,300) | ||||
General and Administrative | (8,755) | (8,979) | (33,972) | (34,610) | ||||
Joint Venture Development Services Expense | (591) | — | (909) | — | ||||
Depreciation of Corporate FF&E | (261) | (234) | (972) | (891) | ||||
Depreciation and Other Amortization of Real Estate | (38,447) | (33,155) | (146,448) | (130,062) | ||||
Total Expenses | (85,667) | (75,282) | (325,964) | (296,863) | ||||
Gain on Sale of Real Estate | 44,064 | 83,932 | 128,268 | 150,310 | ||||
Interest Expense | (15,909) | (9,729) | (49,013) | (44,103) | ||||
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs | (900) | (757) | (3,187) | (3,423) | ||||
Income from Operations Before Equity in (Loss) Income of Joint Ventures and Income Tax Benefit (Provision) | $ 86,202 | $ 119,715 | $ 290,033 | $ 282,211 | ||||
Equity in (Loss) Income of Joint Ventures (a) | (3,240) | (7) | 114,942 | (161) | ||||
Income Tax Benefit (Provision) (b) | 976 | (2,700) | (23,363) | (4,879) | ||||
Net Income | $ 83,938 | $ 117,008 | $ 381,612 | $ 277,171 | ||||
Net Income Attributable to the Noncontrolling Interests | (1,941) | (2,591) | (22,478) | (6,174) | ||||
Net Income Available to | $ 81,997 | $ 114,417 | $ 359,134 | $ 270,997 | ||||
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO STOCKHOLDERS AND PARTICIPATING SECURITIES TO FFO (c) AND AFFO (c) | ||||||||
Net Income Available to | $ 81,997 | $ 114,417 | $ 359,134 | $ 270,997 | ||||
Depreciation and Other Amortization of Real Estate | 38,447 | 33,155 | 146,448 | 130,062 | ||||
Noncontrolling Interests | 1,941 | 2,591 | 22,478 | 6,174 | ||||
Gain on Sale of Real Estate | (44,064) | (83,932) | (128,268) | (150,310) | ||||
Loss (Gain) on Sale of Real Estate from Joint Ventures (a) | 3,220 | — | (115,024) | — | ||||
Income Tax (Benefit) Provision - Allocable to Gain on Sale of Real Estate, | (690) | 2,965 | 23,658 | 4,853 | ||||
Funds From Operations ("FFO") (NAREIT) (c) | $ 80,851 | $ 69,196 | $ 308,426 | $ 261,776 | ||||
Amortization of Equity Based Compensation | 3,145 | 3,147 | 15,722 | 13,719 | ||||
Amortization of Debt Discounts and Hedge Costs | 105 | 105 | 417 | 417 | ||||
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs | 900 | 757 | 3,187 | 3,423 | ||||
Depreciation of Corporate FF&E | 261 | 234 | 972 | 891 | ||||
Non-incremental | (5,814) | (5,075) | (16,614) | (15,440) | ||||
Non-incremental Leasing Costs | (9,692) | (10,471) | (30,899) | (30,558) | ||||
Capitalized Interest | (3,747) | (3,990) | (16,298) | (12,140) | ||||
Capitalized Overhead | (1,787) | (1,905) | (9,409) | (6,642) | ||||
Straight- Leases and Lease Inducements | (9,704) | (3,171) | (26,914) | (15,768) | ||||
Adjusted Funds From Operations ("AFFO") (c) | $ 54,518 | $ 48,827 | $ 228,590 | $ 199,678 | ||||
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO STOCKHOLDERS AND PARTICIPATING SECURITIES TO ADJUSTED EBITDA (c) AND NOI (c) | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | |||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||
Net Income Available to | $ 81,997 | $ 114,417 | $ 359,134 | $ 270,997 | ||||
Interest Expense | 15,909 | 9,729 | 49,013 | 44,103 | ||||
Depreciation and Other Amortization of Real Estate | 38,447 | 33,155 | 146,448 | 130,062 | ||||
Income Tax (Benefit) Provision - Not Allocable to Gain on Sale of Real Estate (b) | (286) | (265) | (295) | 26 | ||||
Noncontrolling Interests | 1,941 | 2,591 | 22,478 | 6,174 | ||||
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs | 900 | 757 | 3,187 | 3,423 | ||||
Depreciation of Corporate FF&E | 261 | 234 | 972 | 891 | ||||
Gain on Sale of Real Estate | (44,064) | (83,932) | (128,268) | (150,310) | ||||
Loss (Gain) on Sale of Real Estate from Joint Ventures (a) | 3,220 | — | (115,024) | — | ||||
Income Tax (Benefit) Provision - Allocable to Gain on Sale of Real Estate, | (690) | 2,965 | 23,658 | 4,853 | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA (c) | $ 97,635 | $ 79,651 | $ 361,303 | $ 310,219 | ||||
General and Administrative | 8,755 | 8,979 | 33,972 | 34,610 | ||||
FFO from Joint Ventures (a) | 20 | 7 | 82 | 161 | ||||
Net Operating Income ("NOI") (c) | $ 106,410 | $ 88,637 | $ 395,357 | $ 344,990 | ||||
Non-Same Store NOI | (14,720) | (4,975) | (39,587) | (20,304) | ||||
Same Store NOI Before Same Store Adjustments (c) | $ 91,690 | $ 83,662 | $ 355,770 | $ 324,686 | ||||
Straight-line Rent | (3,662) | (1,733) | (11,468) | (11,330) | ||||
Above (Below) Market Lease Amortization | (232) | (233) | (927) | (1,016) | ||||
Lease Termination Fees | (42) | (152) | (119) | (560) | ||||
Same Store NOI (Cash Basis without Termination Fees) (c) | $ 87,754 | $ 81,544 | $ 343,256 | $ 311,780 | ||||
Weighted Avg. Number of Shares/Units Outstanding - Basic | 134,282 | 132,914 | 134,229 | 131,740 | ||||
Weighted Avg. Number of Shares Outstanding - Basic | 132,137 | 130,914 | 132,024 | 129,688 | ||||
Weighted Avg. Number of Shares/Units Outstanding - Diluted | 134,875 | 133,415 | 134,681 | 132,237 | ||||
Weighted Avg. Number of Shares Outstanding - Diluted | 132,241 | 131,002 | 132,103 | 129,775 | ||||
Per Share/Unit Data: | ||||||||
Net Income Available to | $ 81,997 | $ 114,417 | $ 359,134 | $ 270,997 | ||||
Less: Allocation to | (90) | (129) | (348) | (299) | ||||
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders | $ 81,907 | $ 114,288 | $ 358,786 | $ 270,698 | ||||
Basic and Diluted Per Share | $ 0.62 | $ 0.87 | $ 2.72 | $ 2.09 | ||||
FFO (NAREIT) (c) | $ 80,851 | $ 69,196 | $ 308,426 | $ 261,776 | ||||
Less: Allocation to | (203) | (196) | (736) | (727) | ||||
FFO (NAREIT) Allocable to Common Stockholders and Unitholders | $ 80,648 | $ 69,000 | $ 307,690 | $ 261,049 | ||||
Basic Per Share/Unit | $ 0.60 | $ 0.52 | $ 2.29 | $ 1.98 | ||||
Diluted Per Share/Unit | $ 0.60 | $ 0.52 | $ 2.28 | $ 1.97 | ||||
Common Dividends/Distributions Per Share/Unit | $ 0.295 | $ 0.270 | $ 1.180 | $ 1.080 |
Balance Sheet Data (end of period): | ||||
$ 5,343,039 | $ 4,646,444 | |||
Total Assets | 4,954,322 | 4,179,098 | ||
Debt | 2,066,301 | 1,610,020 | ||
Total Liabilities | 2,424,023 | 1,930,726 | ||
Total Equity | 2,530,299 | 2,248,372 |
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||
(a) | Equity in (Loss) Income of Joint Ventures | ||||||||
Equity in (Loss) Income of Joint Ventures per GAAP | $ (3,240) | $ (7) | $ 114,942 | $ (161) | |||||
Loss (Gain) on Sale of Real Estate from Joint Ventures | 3,220 | — | (115,024) | — | |||||
FFO from Joint Ventures | $ (20) | $ (7) | $ (82) | $ (161) | |||||
(b) | Income Tax Benefit (Provision) | ||||||||
Income Tax Benefit (Provision) per GAAP | $ 976 | $ (2,700) | $ (23,363) | $ (4,879) | |||||
Income Tax (Benefit) Provision - Allocable to Gain on Sale of Real Estate, | (690) | 2,965 | 23,658 | 4,853 | |||||
Income Tax Benefit (Provision) - Not Allocable to Gain on Sale of Real Estate | $ 286 | $ 265 | $ 295 | $ (26) |
(c) Investors in, and analysts following, the real estate industry utilize funds from operations ("FFO"), net operating income ("NOI"), adjusted EBITDA and adjusted funds from operations ("AFFO"), variously defined below, as supplemental performance measures. While we believe net income available to
In accordance with the NAREIT definition of FFO, we calculate FFO to be equal to net income available to
NOI is defined as our revenues, minus property expenses such as real estate taxes, repairs and maintenance, property management, utilities, insurance and other expenses.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as NOI minus general and administrative expenses and the equity in FFO from our investment in joint ventures.
AFFO is defined as adjusted EBITDA minus interest expense, minus capitalized interest and overhead, (minus)/plus amortization of debt discounts and hedge costs, minus straight-line rent, amortization of above (below) market leases and lease inducements, minus provision for income taxes or plus benefit for income taxes not allocable to gain on sale of real estate, plus amortization of equity based compensation and minus non-incremental capital expenditures. Non-incremental capital expenditures refer to building improvements and leasing costs required to maintain current revenues plus tenant improvements amortized back to the tenant over the lease term. Excluded are first generation leasing costs, capital expenditures underwritten at acquisition and development/redevelopment costs.
FFO, NOI, adjusted EBITDA and AFFO do not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP and are not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs, including the repayment of principal on debt and payment of dividends and distributions. FFO, NOI, adjusted EBITDA and AFFO should not be considered as substitutes for net income available to common stockholders and participating securities (calculated in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of results of operations, cash flows (calculated in accordance with GAAP) or as a measure of liquidity. FFO, NOI, adjusted EBITDA and AFFO as currently calculated by us may not be comparable to similarly titled, but variously calculated, measures of other REITs.
We consider cash-basis same store NOI ("SS NOI") to be a useful supplemental measure of our operating performance. Same store properties include all properties owned prior to
We define SS NOI as NOI, less NOI of properties not in the
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