Invitation Homes Receives Credit Rating Upgrade to ‘Baa2’ from Moody’s

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Invitation Homes Inc. (NYSE: INVH) has received a credit rating upgrade to 'Baa2' from Moody's with a stable outlook. The upgrade reflects the company's solid operating performance, reduction in leverage, and secured debt levels. Moody's highlighted Invitation Homes' scale, high-quality portfolio, and expansive operating platform driving stable earnings.

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• Invitation Homes Inc. received a credit rating upgrade to 'Baa2' from Moody's, reflecting solid operating performance and reduced leverage levels.
• Moody's recognized Invitation Homes' scale, high-quality portfolio, and expansive operating platform driving stable earnings.

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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Invitation Homes Inc. (NYSE: INVH) (“Invitation Homes” or the “Company”), the nation’s premier single-family home leasing and management company, announced today that Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”) upgraded the Company’s issuer and issue-level credit ratings to ‘Baa2’ from ‘Baa3’ with a stable outlook.

According to Moody’s published report, the upgraded rating reflects Invitation Homes’ solid operating performance and reduction in overall leverage and secured debt levels. Moody’s further elaborated that Invitation Homes’ credit profile benefits from its scale, high-quality portfolio, and expansive operating platform that helps drive stable earnings.

“We are pleased to receive Moody’s upgrade and recognition of our team’s hard work over the past several years,” said Jon Olsen, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “We believe these ratings further enhance our opportunities to source and refinance debt capital, and are an added validation of our strong balance sheet, financial flexibility, and overall growth strategy.”

About Invitation Homes

Invitation Homes, an S&P 500 company, is the nation's premier single-family home leasing and management company, meeting changing lifestyle demands by providing access to high-quality, updated homes with valued features such as close proximity to jobs and access to good schools. The Company's mission, "Together with you, we make a house a home," reflects its commitment to providing homes where individuals and families can thrive and high-touch service that continuously enhances residents' living experiences.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), which include, but are not limited to, statements related to the Company's expectations regarding the performance of the Company's business, its financial results, its liquidity and capital resources, and other non-historical statements. In some cases, you can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “outlook,” “guidance,” “believes,” “expects,” “potential,” “continues,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “seeks,” “projects,” “predicts,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” or the negative version of these words or other comparable words. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including, among others, risks inherent to the single-family rental industry and the Company's business model, macroeconomic factors beyond the Company's control, competition in identifying and acquiring properties, competition in the leasing market for quality residents, increasing property taxes, homeowners’ association and insurance costs, poor resident selection and defaults and non-renewals by the Company's residents, the Company's dependence on third parties for key services, risks related to the evaluation of properties, performance of the Company's information technology systems, risks related to the Company's indebtedness, and risks related to the potential negative impact of unfavorable global and United States economic conditions (including inflation and rising interest rates), uncertainty in financial markets (including as a result of events affecting financial institutions), geopolitical tensions, natural disasters, climate change, and public health crises, on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, business, associates, and residents. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. The Company believes these factors include, but are not limited to, those described under Part I. Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “Annual Report”), as such factors may be updated from time to time in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this release, in the Annual Report, and in the Company's other periodic filings. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except to the extent otherwise required by law.

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Investor Relations Contact:

Scott McLaughlin

844.456.INVH (4684)

IR@InvitationHomes.com

Media Relations Contact:

Kristi DesJarlais

972.421.3587

Media@InvitationHomes.com

Source: Invitation Homes Inc.

FAQ

What is the new credit rating for Invitation Homes Inc. from Moody's?

Invitation Homes Inc. received a credit rating upgrade to 'Baa2' from Moody's.

What factors led to the credit rating upgrade for Invitation Homes Inc.?

The credit rating upgrade for Invitation Homes Inc. was due to solid operating performance, reduction in leverage, and secured debt levels.

Who announced the credit rating upgrade for Invitation Homes Inc.?

Moody's Investors Service announced the credit rating upgrade for Invitation Homes Inc.

What benefits does Invitation Homes Inc. gain from the credit rating upgrade?

Invitation Homes Inc. gains enhanced opportunities to source and refinance debt capital, validation of a strong balance sheet, financial flexibility, and growth strategy validation.