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FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2024 RESULTS

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First Industrial Realty Trust (NYSE: FR) reported strong Q3 2024 results, with 51% cash rental rate increase on leases signed for 2024 and 7.6% cash same store NOI growth. The company achieved a 33% cash rental rate increase on leases for 2025. Key highlights include:

- Started a 542,000 sq-ft development in Nashville ($54M investment)
- Acquired a fully leased four-building portfolio in Houston for $29M
- Sold ten buildings for $101M in Q3 and Q4 to date
- Increased 2024 NAREIT FFO guidance to $2.61-$2.65 per share/unit

The company's in-service occupancy was 95.0% at Q3 end. First Industrial renewed a 300,000 sq-ft lease in Southern California and achieved significant leasing progress in its development projects. The company's strong performance positions it for continued FFO and cash flow growth into 2025.

First Industrial Realty Trust (NYSE: FR) ha riportato risultati solidi per il terzo trimestre 2024, con un aumento del 51% del tasso di affitto in contante sui contratti firmati per il 2024 e una crescita del 7,6% del NOI in contante per negozi comparabili. L'azienda ha registrato un aumento del 33% del tasso di affitto in contante sui contratti per il 2025. I principali punti salienti includono:

- Avviato uno sviluppo di 542.000 piedi quadrati a Nashville (investimento di 54 milioni di dollari)
- Acquisito un portafoglio di quattro edifici completamente affittati a Houston per 29 milioni di dollari
- Venduti dieci edifici per 101 milioni di dollari nel terzo trimestre e fino ad oggi nel quarto
- Aumentata la previsione FFO NAREIT 2024 a 2,61-2,65 dollari per azione/unità

La percentuale di occupazione in servizio dell'azienda era del 95,0% alla fine del terzo trimestre. First Industrial ha rinnovato un contratto di affitto di 300.000 piedi quadrati nella California meridionale e ha raggiunto progressi significativi nelle sueplicazioni di sviluppo. L'ottima performance dell'azienda la posiziona per una continua crescita di FFO e flusso di cassa fino al 2025.

First Industrial Realty Trust (NYSE: FR) reportó sólidos resultados en el tercer trimestre de 2024, con un aumento del 51% en la tasa de alquiler en efectivo en los contratos firmados para 2024 y un crecimiento del 7,6% en el NOI en efectivo de tiendas comparables. La compañía logró un aumento del 33% en la tasa de alquiler en efectivo en los arrendamientos para 2025. Los puntos destacados incluyen:

- Iniciado un desarrollo de 542,000 pies cuadrados en Nashville (inversión de 54 millones de dólares)
- Adquirido un portafolio de cuatro edificios completamente arrendados en Houston por 29 millones de dólares
- Vendido diez edificios por 101 millones de dólares en el tercer trimestre y hasta la fecha en el cuarto
- Aumentada la guía de FFO NAREIT 2024 a 2.61-2.65 dólares por acción/unidad

La ocupación en servicio de la compañía era del 95,0% al final del tercer trimestre. First Industrial renovó un contrato de arrendamiento de 300,000 pies cuadrados en el sur de California y logró un progreso significativo en sus proyectos de desarrollo. El sólido desempeño de la compañía la posiciona para un crecimiento continuo de FFO y flujo de efectivo hasta 2025.

퍼스트 인더스트리얼 리얼티 트러스트(NYSE: FR)는 2024년 3분기 강력한 실적을 발표했으며, 2024년 체결된 임대계약의 현금 임대료 51% 인상현금 동종 매장 NOI 7.6% 성장을 기록했습니다. 회사는 2025년 계약에 대해 현금 임대료 33% 인상을 달성했습니다. 주요 사항은 다음과 같습니다:

- 내슈빌에서 542,000 평방피트 규모의 개발 시작(5400만 달러 투자)
- 휴스턴에서 완전히 임대된 4개 건물 포트폴리오를 2900만 달러에 인수
- 3분기 및 현재 4분기에 10개 건물을 1억 100만 달러에 매각
- 2024년 NAREIT FFO 가이던스를 주당/단위당 2.61-2.65 달러로 상향 조정

회사의 서비스 중 점유율은 3분기 말 기준 95.0%였습니다. 퍼스트 인더스트리얼은 남부 캘리포니아에서 300,000 평방피트 임대 계약을 갱신했으며 개발 프로젝트에서 중요한 임대 진행을 달성했습니다. 회사의 강력한 성과는 2025년까지 FFO 및 현금 흐름의 지속적인 성장을 위한 위치를 마련합니다.

First Industrial Realty Trust (NYSE: FR) a annoncé de solides résultats pour le troisième trimestre 2024, avec une augmentation de 51 % du taux de location en espèces sur les baux signés pour 2024 et une croissance de 7,6 % du NOI en espèces des magasins comparables. L'entreprise a réalisé une augmentation de 33 % du taux de location en espèces sur les baux pour 2025. Les points saillants comprennent :

- Début d'un développement de 542 000 pieds carrés à Nashville (investissement de 54 millions de dollars)
- Acquisition d'un portefeuille de quatre bâtiments entièrement loués à Houston pour 29 millions de dollars
- Vente de dix bâtiments pour 101 millions de dollars au troisième trimestre et jusqu'à présent au quatrième
- Augmentation des prévisions de FFO NAREIT 2024 à 2,61-2,65 dollars par action/unité

Le taux d'occupation des biens de l'entreprise était de 95,0 % à la fin du troisième trimestre. First Industrial a renouvelé un bail de 300 000 pieds carrés dans le sud de la Californie et a réalisé des progrès significatifs dans ses projets de développement. La performance solide de l'entreprise la positionne pour une croissance continue de ses FFO et de ses flux de trésorerie jusqu'en 2025.

First Industrial Realty Trust (NYSE: FR) berichtete über starke Ergebnisse im dritten Quartal 2024, mit einem 51%igen Anstieg der Barvermietungsrate für die 2024 unterzeichneten Mietverträge und einem 7,6%igen Anstieg des Bar-NEI in vergleichbaren Geschäften. Das Unternehmen erzielte einen 33%igen Anstieg der Barvermietungsrate für die Mietverträge 2025. Wichtige Eckpunkte sind:

- Beginn eines 542.000 Quadratfuß großen Projekts in Nashville (Investition von 54 Millionen Dollar)
- Erwerb eines vollständig vermieteten Portfolios mit vier Gebäuden in Houston für 29 Millionen Dollar
- Verkauf von zehn Gebäuden für 101 Millionen Dollar im dritten Quartal und bis heute im vierten Quartal
- Anhebung der 2024 NAREIT FFO-Prognose auf 2,61-2,65 Dollar pro Aktie/Einheit

Die Belegungsquote des Unternehmens betrug Ende des dritten Quartals 95,0%. First Industrial hat einen 300.000 Quadratfuß großen Mietvertrag in Südkalifornien verlängert und bedeutende Fortschritte bei seinen Entwicklungsprojekten erzielt. Die starke Leistung des Unternehmens positioniert es für ein anhaltendes Wachstum von FFO und Cashflow bis 2025.

Positive
  • 51% cash rental rate increase on leases signed for 2024
  • 7.6% cash same store NOI growth in Q3
  • 33% cash rental rate increase on leases signed for 2025
  • Started a 542,000 sq-ft development in Nashville, $54M investment
  • Acquired fully leased four-building portfolio in Houston for $29M
  • Increased 2024 NAREIT FFO guidance to $2.61-$2.65 per share/unit
  • Renewed 300,000 sq-ft lease in Southern California
  • Leased 100% of 461,000 sq-ft First Pioneer Logistics Center in Inland Empire
Negative
  • In-service occupancy decreased to 95.0% from 95.3% in Q2 2024 and 95.4% in Q3 2023
  • $0.01 reduction in FFO per share due to write-off of deferred rent receivable and accelerated recognition of tenant improvement reimbursement
  • Approximately 200 basis points of occupancy opportunity from future lease-up of developments

Insights

First Industrial Realty Trust's Q3 2024 results demonstrate strong performance and positive momentum in the industrial real estate sector. Key highlights include:

  • A significant 51% cash rental rate increase on leases signed for 2024, indicating robust demand and pricing power.
  • Solid cash same-store NOI growth of 7.6%, reflecting successful rent increases and contractual escalations.
  • Strategic development and acquisition activities, including a $54 million investment in Nashville and a $29 million portfolio acquisition in Houston.
  • Successful dispositions totaling $101 million, showcasing active portfolio management.
  • Increased 2024 NAREIT FFO guidance to $2.61 to $2.65 per share/unit, up $0.02 at the midpoint.

The company's ability to capture significant rental rate increases and maintain high occupancy levels (95.0%) in a competitive market is particularly noteworthy. The successful renewal of a large 300,000 square-foot lease in Southern California demonstrates First Industrial's strong tenant relationships and asset quality. The development pipeline and strategic acquisitions position the company for continued growth, while selective dispositions help optimize the portfolio.

Investors should view these results positively, as they indicate First Industrial's ability to drive FFO and cash flow growth in the near term and into 2025. The company's focus on supply-constrained, coastal markets should provide resilience in the face of potential economic headwinds.

First Industrial's Q3 2024 results reflect the ongoing strength in the industrial real estate sector, particularly in logistics-focused properties. The company's performance highlights several important trends:

  • The 51% cash rental rate increase for 2024 leases and 33% for 2025 leases indicate a continued supply-demand imbalance in key markets, benefiting landlords.
  • Strong leasing activity, including full lease-up of a 461,000 sq ft facility in the Inland Empire, underscores the robust demand for well-located logistics assets.
  • The $54 million development start in Nashville shows confidence in secondary markets with strong growth potential.
  • Portfolio recycling through $101 million in dispositions demonstrates active management and the ability to capitalize on high valuations in certain submarkets.

The company's focus on 15 target MSAs, emphasizing supply-constrained coastal markets, is a strategic advantage in the current environment. This positioning should help maintain high occupancy rates and support continued rent growth.

The slight decrease in occupancy to 95.0% and the 200 basis points of occupancy opportunity from recent developments suggest some near-term lease-up potential, which could further boost NOI growth in coming quarters. Overall, First Industrial's results and outlook reflect the ongoing strength and resilience of the industrial real estate sector, particularly in logistics-focused assets.

  • 51% Cash Rental Rate Increase on Leases Signed To-Date Commencing in 2024; Includes 300,000 Square-Foot Southern California Renewal
  • Cash Same Store NOI Growth of 7.6% in the Third Quarter
  • 33% Cash Rental Rate Increase on Leases Signed To-Date Commencing in 2025
  • Started a 542,000 Square-Foot Development in Nashville, Estimated Investment of $54 Million
  • Acquired Fully Leased Four-Building Portfolio in Houston for $29 Million
  • Sold Ten Buildings for $101 Million in the Third Quarter and Fourth Quarter To-Date
  • 2024 NAREIT FFO Guidance Increased $0.02 at the Midpoint to $2.61 to $2.65 Per Share/Unit

CHICAGO, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR), a leading fully integrated owner, operator and developer of logistics real estate, today announced results for the third quarter of 2024. First Industrial's diluted net income available to common stockholders per share (EPS) was $0.75 in the third quarter, compared to $0.57 a year ago and third quarter funds from operations (FFO) was $0.68 per share/unit on a diluted basis, compared to $0.62 per share/unit a year ago. Third quarter 2024 FFO per share/unit and EPS includes a $0.01 reduction related to the net impact of the write-off of a deferred rent receivable and the accelerated recognition of a tenant improvement reimbursement all related to a tenant that is ceasing operations in Central Pennsylvania.

"The First Industrial team delivered another great quarter with solid operating metrics along with some important leases and capital deployment actions," said Peter E. Baccile, president and chief executive officer of First Industrial. "By capturing embedded rental rate growth and contractual escalations along with our continuing development leasing, we are positioned to deliver strong future FFO growth."

Portfolio Performance

  • In service occupancy was 95.0% at the end of the third quarter of 2024, compared to 95.3% at the end of the second quarter of 2024, and 95.4% at the end of the third quarter of 2023. There are approximately 200 basis points of occupancy opportunity, as of September 30, 2024, from the future lease-up of developments placed in service in the second half of 2023 and year to date 2024.
  • The Company renewed the last of the three large Southern California 2024 expirations at its 300,000 square-foot building in the Inland Empire West.
  • The Company has achieved a cash rental rate increase of approximately 51% on leases signed to-date commencing in 2024 reflecting 97% of 2024 expirations by square footage.
  • The Company has achieved a cash rental rate increase of approximately 33% on leases signed to-date commencing in 2025 reflecting 37% of 2025 expirations by square footage.
  • Cash basis same store net operating income before termination fees ("SS NOI") increased 7.6% for the third quarter reflecting increases in rental rates on new and renewal leasing and contractual rent escalations, partially offset by higher free rent and lower average occupancy. Third quarter 2024 SS NOI excludes $4.5 million of income related to the accelerated recognition of a tenant improvement reimbursement associated with a tenant in Central Pennsylvania.

Development Leasing Highlights

During the third quarter, the Company:

  • Leased 100% of the 461,000 square-foot First Pioneer Logistics Center in the Inland Empire; commenced in the third quarter.
  • Leased 61,000 square feet of its 200,000 square-foot First 76 Logistics Center in Denver; commenced in the third quarter; project is 50% leased.

Investment and Disposition Highlights

During the third quarter, the Company:

  • Commenced development of First Rockdale VII in Nashville - 542,000 square feet, $54 million estimated investment.
  • Acquired a four-building fully leased portfolio in Houston - 211,000 square feet, total of $29 million.
  • Sold a seven-building portfolio in New Jersey - 445,000 square feet, total of $82 million.

In the fourth quarter to-date, the Company:

  • Sold three buildings in Central Pennsylvania - 163,000 square feet, total of $19 million.

Outlook for 2024

"With a strong operating performance in the quarter, including the successful renewal of our last remaining large 2024 expiration in Southern California, we are raising our FFO per share guidance by two cents at the midpoint," said Mr. Baccile. "We are positioned to drive incremental FFO and cash flow growth from our portfolio and development lease-up heading into 2025."



Low End of


High End of



Guidance for 2024


Guidance for 2024



(Per share/unit)


(Per share/unit)

Net Income Available to Common Stockholders


$                    2.09


$                    2.13

Add:  Depreciation and Other Amortization of Real Estate (Including Joint Venture)


1.29


1.29

Less:  Gain on Sale of Real Estate, Net of Allocable Income Tax Provision (Including

Joint Venture) and Net of Joint Venture Noncontrolling Interest, Through October 16, 2024


(0.77)


(0.77)






NAREIT Funds From Operations


$                    2.61


$                    2.65

The following assumptions were used for guidance:

  • In service occupancy at year-end fourth quarter of 95.0% to 97.0%. This implies a full year quarter-end average in service occupancy of 95.2% to 95.7%, a decrease of 80 basis points at the midpoint. The guidance reflects adjustments to lease-up timing assumptions for developments placed in service and not fully leased.
  • Fourth quarter SS NOI growth on a cash basis before termination fees of 8.0% to 10.0%. This implies a quarterly average SS NOI growth for the full year 2024 of 7.75% to 8.25%, an increase of 25 basis points at the midpoint. SS NOI for the full year excludes $4.5 million and $2.9 million of income related to the accelerated recognition of tenant improvement reimbursements in 3Q24 and 1Q23, respectively.
  • Includes the incremental costs expected in 2024 related to the Company's completed and under construction developments as of September 30, 2024. In total, the Company expects to capitalize $0.06 per share of interest in 2024.
  • General and administrative expense ("G&A") of $39.5 million to $40.5 million.
  • Guidance does not include the impact of any future investments, property sales, debt repurchases prior to maturity, debt issuances, or equity issuances post the date of this press release.

Conference Call

First Industrial will host its quarterly conference call on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CDT (11:00 a.m. EDT). The conference call may be accessed by dialing (877) 870-4263, passcode "First Industrial". The conference call will also be webcast live on the Investors page of the Company's website at www.firstindustrial.com. The replay will also be available on the website.

The Company's third quarter 2024 supplemental information can be viewed at www.firstindustrial.com under the "Investors" tab. 

FFO Definition

In accordance with the NAREIT definition of FFO, First Industrial calculates FFO to be equal to net income available to First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.'s common stockholders and participating securities, plus depreciation and other amortization of real estate, plus impairment of real estate, minus gain or plus loss on sale of real estate, net of any income tax provision or benefit associated with the sale of real estate. First Industrial also excludes the same adjustments from its share of net income from an unconsolidated joint venture.

About First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.

First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR) is a leading U.S.-only owner, operator, developer and acquirer of logistics properties. Through our fully integrated operating and investing platform, we provide high quality facilities and industry-leading customer service to multinational corporations and regional firms that are essential for their supply chains. Our portfolio and new investments are concentrated in 15 target MSAs with an emphasis on supply-constrained, coastally oriented markets. In total, we own and have under development approximately 69.0 million square feet of industrial space as of September 30, 2024. For more information, please visit us at www.firstindustrial.com.

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 that 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; 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; the uncertainty and economic impact of pandemics, epidemics or other public health emergencies or fear of such events; risks associated with security breaches through cyberattacks, cyber intrusions or otherwise, as well as other significant disruptions of our information technology networks and related systems; 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 December 31, 2023, as well as those risks and uncertainties discussed from time to time in our other Exchange Act reports and in our other public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). We caution you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect our outlook only and speak only as of the date of this press release or the dates indicated in the statements. We assume no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements. For further information on these and other factors that could impact us and the statements contained herein, reference should be made to our filings with the SEC.

A schedule of selected financial information is attached.

 

FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.

Selected Financial Data

(Unaudited)

(In thousands except per share/Unit data)




Three Months Ended


Nine Months Ended



September 30, 2024


September 30, 2023


September 30, 2024


September 30, 2023










Statements of Operations and Other Data:









    Total Revenues


$     167,645


$     155,105


$     494,053


$     456,751










    Property Expenses


(44,884)


(42,559)


(134,949)


(124,498)

    General and Administrative


(9,230)


(8,456)


(30,632)


(27,330)

    Joint Venture Development Services Expense


(208)


(559)


(1,005)


(2,690)

    Depreciation of Corporate FF&E


(183)


(206)


(555)


(665)

    Depreciation and Other Amortization of Real Estate


(43,332)


(40,940)


(127,827)


(120,843)

      Total Expenses


(97,837)


(92,720)


(294,968)


(276,026)

    Gain on Sale of Real Estate


56,814


34,368


93,801


47,421

    Interest Expense


(20,836)


(19,906)


(62,859)


(53,923)

    Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs


(911)


(905)


(2,735)


(2,714)

      Income from Operations Before Equity in Income of        

         Joint Venture and Income Tax Provision


$     104,875


$       75,942


$     227,292


$     171,509

    Equity in Income of Joint Venture


599


1,530


3,161


30,598

    Income Tax Provision


(3,301)


(333)


(4,906)


(7,959)

      Net Income


$     102,173


$       77,139


$     225,547


$     194,148

    Net Income Attributable to the Noncontrolling Interests


(2,810)


(2,127)


(6,414)


(8,533)

      Net Income Available to First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.'s

         Common Stockholders and Participating Securities


$       99,363


$       75,012


$     219,133


$     185,615










RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO

FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.'S COMMON

STOCKHOLDERS AND PARTICIPATING SECURITIES

TO FFO (c) AND AFFO (c)









     Net Income Available to First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.'s

         Common Stockholders and Participating Securities


$       99,363


$       75,012


$     219,133


$     185,615

     Depreciation and Other Amortization of Real Estate


43,332


40,940


127,827


120,843

Depreciation and Other Amortization of Real Estate in the

     Joint Venture (a)


1,123



1,708


     Net Income Attributable to the Noncontrolling Interests


2,810


2,127


6,414


8,533

     Gain on Sale of Real Estate


(56,814)


(34,368)


(93,801)


(47,421)

     Gain on Sale of Real Estate from Joint Venture (a)


(88)


(142)


(342)


(27,804)

Equity in FFO from Joint Venture Attributable to the

    Noncontrolling Interest (a)


(196)


(167)


(543)


(336)

     Income Tax Provision - Excluded from FFO (b)


2,949



3,832


6,997

     Funds From Operations ("FFO") (NAREIT)  (c)


$       92,479


$       83,402


$     264,228


$     246,427

     Amortization of Equity Based Compensation


3,580


3,436


16,563


12,846

     Amortization of Debt Discounts and Hedge Costs


104


104


312


312

     Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs


911


905


2,735


2,714

     Depreciation of Corporate FF&E


183


206


555


665

     Non-incremental Building Improvements


(6,669)


(4,335)


(11,327)


(15,387)

     Non-incremental Leasing Costs


(10,164)


(6,930)


(23,143)


(25,155)

     Capitalized Interest


(1,548)


(3,188)


(6,327)


(11,013)

     Capitalized Overhead


(1,438)


(1,854)


(6,161)


(6,953)

     Straight-Line Rent, Amortization of Above (Below) Market

         Leases and Lease Inducements


(3,283)


(6,004)


(13,594)


(18,227)

     Adjusted Funds From Operations ("AFFO") (c)


$       74,155


$       65,742


$     223,841


$     186,229

 

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO

FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.'S COMMON

STOCKHOLDERS AND PARTICIPATING SECURITIES TO
ADJUSTED EBITDA (c) AND NOI (c)






Three Months Ended


Nine Months Ended


September 30, 2024


September 30, 2023


September 30, 2024


September 30, 2023









Net Income Available to First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.'s

         Common Stockholders and Participating Securities


$       99,363


$       75,012


$     219,133


$     185,615

     Interest Expense


20,836


19,906


62,859


53,923

     Depreciation and Other Amortization of Real Estate


43,332


40,940


127,827


120,843

Depreciation and Other Amortization of Real Estate in the

     Joint Venture (a)


1,123



1,708


     Income Tax Provision - Allocable to FFO (b)


352


333


1,074


962

Net Income Attributable to the Noncontrolling Interests


2,810


2,127


6,414


8,533

Equity in FFO from Joint Venture Attributable to the

    Noncontrolling Interest (a)


(196)


(167)


(543)


(336)

     Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs


911


905


2,735


2,714

     Depreciation of Corporate FF&E


183


206


555


665

     Gain on Sale of Real Estate


(56,814)


(34,368)


(93,801)


(47,421)

     Gain on Sale of Real Estate from Joint Venture (a)


(88)


(142)


(342)


(27,804)

     Income Tax Provision - Excluded from FFO (b)


2,949



3,832


6,997

     Adjusted EBITDA (c)


$     114,761


$     104,752


$     331,451


$     304,691

     General and Administrative


9,230


8,456


30,632


27,330

Equity in FFO from Joint Venture, Net of Noncontrolling

     Interest (a)


(1,438)


(1,221)


(3,984)


(2,458)

     Net Operating Income ("NOI") (c)


$     122,553


$     111,987


$     358,099


$     329,563

     Non-Same Store NOI


(13,367)


(4,683)


(26,835)


(10,646)

     Same Store NOI Before Same Store Adjustments (c)


$     109,186


$     107,304


$     331,264


$     318,917

     Straight-line Rent


2,436


(2,904)


(1,894)


(12,280)

     Above (Below) Market Lease Amortization


(616)


(1,171)


(2,118)


(2,576)

     Lease Termination Fees



(41)


(177)


(275)

     Same Store NOI (Cash Basis without Termination Fees) (c)


$     111,006


$     103,188


$     327,075


$     303,786










Weighted Avg. Number of Shares/Units Outstanding - Basic


135,099


134,704


135,088


134,697

Weighted Avg. Number of Shares Outstanding - Basic


132,370


132,264


132,366


132,241










Weighted Avg. Number of Shares/Units Outstanding - Diluted


135,474


135,166


135,391


135,214

Weighted Avg. Number of Shares Outstanding - Diluted


132,421


132,339


132,409


132,325










Per Share/Unit Data:









Net Income Available to First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.'s

     Common Stockholders and Participating Securities


$       99,363


$       75,012


$     219,133


$     185,615

Less: Allocation to Participating Securities


(76)


(74)


(162)


(174)

Net Income Available to First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.'s

     Common Stockholders


$       99,287


$       74,938


$     218,971


$     185,441










Basic and Diluted Per Share


$           0.75


$           0.57


$           1.65


$           1.40










FFO (NAREIT) (c)


$       92,479


$       83,402


$     264,228


$     246,427

Less: Allocation to Participating Securities


(183)


(218)


(515)


(619)

FFO (NAREIT) Allocable to Common Stockholders and

Unitholders


$       92,296


$       83,184


$     263,713


$     245,808










Basic and Diluted Per Share/Unit


$           0.68


$           0.62


$           1.95


$           1.82










Common Dividends/Distributions Per Share/Unit


$           0.37


$           0.32


$           1.11


$           0.96

 

Balance Sheet Data (end of period):


September 30, 2024


December 31, 2023

Gross Real Estate Investment


$                           5,767,838


$                           5,714,080

Total Assets


5,200,520


5,175,765

Debt


2,174,805


2,224,304

Total Liabilities


2,488,730


2,540,660

Total Equity


2,711,790


2,635,105

 




Three Months Ended


Nine Months Ended




September 30,


September 30,


September 30,


September 30,




2024


2023


2024


2023

(a)

Equity in Income of Joint Venture










Equity in Income of Joint Venture per GAAP

Statements of Operations


$            599


$         1,530


$         3,161


$       30,598


Gain on Sale of Real Estate from Joint Venture


(88)


(142)


(342)


(27,804)


Depreciation and Other Amortization of Real Estate in the

     Joint Venture


1,123



1,708



Equity in FFO from Joint Venture Attributable to the

    Noncontrolling Interest


(196)


(167)


(543)


(336)


Equity in FFO from Joint Venture, Net of Noncontrolling

     Interest


$         1,438


$         1,221


$         3,984


$         2,458











(b)

Income Tax Provision










Income Tax Provision per GAAP Statements of

 Operations


$       (3,301)


$          (333)


$       (4,906)


$       (7,959)


Income Tax Provision - Excluded from FFO


2,949



3,832


6,997


Income Tax Provision - Allocable to FFO


$          (352)


$          (333)


$       (1,074)


$          (962)

 

(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 First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.'s common stockholders and participating securities, as defined by GAAP, is the most appropriate measure, we consider FFO, NOI, adjusted EBITDA and AFFO, given their wide use by, and relevance to investors and analysts, appropriate supplemental performance measures. FFO, reflecting the assumption that real estate asset values rise or fall with market conditions, principally adjusts for the effects of GAAP depreciation and amortization of real estate assets. NOI provides a measure of rental operations, and does not factor in depreciation and amortization and non-property specific expenses such as general and administrative expenses. Adjusted EBITDA provides a tool to further evaluate the ability to incur and service debt and to fund dividends and other cash needs. AFFO provides a tool to further evaluate the ability to fund dividends. In addition, FFO, NOI, adjusted EBITDA and AFFO are commonly used in various ratios, pricing multiples/yields and returns and valuation calculations used to measure financial position, performance and value.

In accordance with the NAREIT definition of FFO, we calculate FFO to be equal to net income available to First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.'s common stockholders and participating securities, plus depreciation and other amortization of real estate, plus impairment of real estate, minus gain or plus loss on sale of real estate, net of any income tax provision or benefit associated with the sale of real estate. We also exclude the same adjustments from our share of net income from an unconsolidated joint venture.

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 and the equity in FFO from our investment in joint venture, net of noncontrolling interest minus general and administrative expenses.

AFFO is defined as adjusted EBITDA minus interest expense, minus capitalized interest and overhead, 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 allocable to FFO or plus income tax benefit allocable to FFO, 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 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 January 1, 2023 and held as an in service property through the end of the current reporting period (including certain income-producing land parcels), and developments and redevelopments that were placed in service prior to January 1, 2023 (the "Same Store Pool"). Properties which are at least 75% occupied at acquisition are placed in service, unless we anticipate tenant move-outs within two years of ownership would drop occupancy below 75%. Properties acquired with occupancy greater than 75% at acquisition, but with tenants that we anticipate will move out within two years of ownership, will be placed in service upon the earlier of reaching 90% occupancy or twelve months after move out. Properties acquired that are less than 75% occupied at the date of acquisition are placed in service as they reach the earlier of reaching 90% occupancy or one year subsequent to acquisition. Developments, redevelopments and acquired income-producing land parcels for which our ultimate intent is to redevelop or develop on the land parcel are placed in service as they reach the earlier of 90% occupancy or one year subsequent to development/redevelopment construction completion.

We define SS NOI as NOI, less NOI of properties not in the Same Store Pool, less the impact of straight-line rent, the amortization of above (below) market rent and the impact of lease termination fees. We exclude lease termination fees, straight-line rent and above (below) market rent in calculating SS NOI because we believe it provides a better measure of actual cash basis rental growth for a year-over-year comparison. In addition, we believe that SS NOI helps the investing public compare the operating performance of a company's real estate as compared to other companies. While SS NOI is a relevant and widely used measure of operating performance of real estate investment trusts, it does not represent cash flow from operations or net income as defined by GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to those measures in evaluating our liquidity or operating performance. SS NOI also does not reflect general and administrative expense, interest expense, depreciation and amortization, income tax benefit and expense, gains and losses on the sale of real estate, equity in income or loss from joint venture, joint venture fees, joint venture development services expense, capital expenditures and leasing costs. Further, our computation of SS NOI may not be comparable to that of other real estate companies, as they may use different methodologies for calculating SS NOI. Same store revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 exclude $4,455 related to accelerated recognition of a tenant improvement reimbursement associated with a tenant in Central Pennsylvania. Additionally, same store revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 exclude $2,934 related to accelerated recognition of a tenant improvement reimbursement associated with a departing tenant in Dallas. Excluding these adjustments, Same Store NOI growth, less termination fees, would have been 11.9% and 8.1% for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively.

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FAQ

What was First Industrial Realty Trust's (FR) cash rental rate increase for 2024 leases?

First Industrial Realty Trust (FR) achieved a 51% cash rental rate increase on leases signed to-date commencing in 2024, reflecting 97% of 2024 expirations by square footage.

How much did First Industrial Realty Trust's (FR) cash same store NOI grow in Q3 2024?

First Industrial Realty Trust's (FR) cash basis same store net operating income (SS NOI) increased by 7.6% in the third quarter of 2024.

What is First Industrial Realty Trust's (FR) updated 2024 NAREIT FFO guidance?

First Industrial Realty Trust (FR) increased its 2024 NAREIT FFO guidance to a range of $2.61 to $2.65 per share/unit, which is a $0.02 increase at the midpoint.

What major development did First Industrial Realty Trust (FR) start in Q3 2024?

In Q3 2024, First Industrial Realty Trust (FR) commenced development of First Rockdale VII in Nashville, a 542,000 square-foot project with an estimated investment of $54 million.

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