American Strategic Investment Co. Announces First Quarter 2024 Results
American Strategic Investment Co. (NYSE: NYC) reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, showing consistent revenue at $15.5 million, improved net loss at $7.6 million, and an increase in Adjusted EBITDA to $2.9 million. The portfolio occupancy grew to 87.2%, with a 320 basis point increase, and 81% of annualized straight-line rent from top tenants derived from investment-grade tenants. The CEO emphasized the focus on portfolio management and expense control to create shareholder value. The company aims to monetize Manhattan properties to reduce leverage and explore new investment opportunities.
Consistent revenue at $15.5 million for the first quarter of 2024.
Improved net loss attributable to common stockholders at $7.6 million compared to $11.8 million in the first quarter of 2023.
Increased Adjusted EBITDA to $2.9 million from $2.5 million in the first quarter of 2023.
Portfolio occupancy growth of 320 basis points to 87.2% compared to the first quarter of 2023.
81% of annualized straight-line rent from top tenants derived from investment-grade tenants.
Net loss per common share at $(3.28) compared to $(5.77) in the first quarter of 2023.
Decreased EBITDA to $2.35 million from $(0.143) million in the first quarter of 2023.
High net debt to gross asset value ratio of 46.9% with net debt of $394.2 million.
CEO mentioned the plan to monetize Manhattan properties may result in a reduction in leverage, indicating potential financial risks.
Insights
Upon reviewing American Strategic Investment Co.'s (ASIC) quarterly financial statement, there are several noteworthy elements. The company's revenue remaining consistent at <$15.5 million> y-o-y indicates stability in its operational performance despite broader market volatility. However, the improved net loss of <$7.6 million>, a significant recovery from the previous year's <$11.8 million>, highlights greater efficiency in expense management or perhaps some successful cost-cutting strategies.
The increased Adjusted EBITDA to <$2.9 million> from <$2.5 million> and the occupancy rate improvement by <320 basis points> to <87.2%> suggest an enhanced profitability and asset utilization. ASIC's portfolio resilience is further underscored by the high proportion of leases with investment-grade tenants, which may reduce credit risk exposure and enhance the predictability of cash flows. A diversified tenant mix across various industries could mitigate sector-specific risks.
On the liabilities side, a net debt to asset value of <46.9%> is within a reasonable range for the real estate sector, indicating a moderate leverage position. The extension of the Capital One Loan Agreement suggests confidence from lenders and may provide stability to the capital structure. However, investor sentiment may be slightly cautious due to the requirement to maintain minimum liquidity of <$10 million>, which could indicate a restrictive financial covenant. The intent to monetize select Manhattan properties could be a strategic move to de-leverage further and explore higher yield investments, which could be promising if executed effectively.
The strategic decision by ASIC to increase portfolio occupancy by <320 basis points>, achieving an <87.2%> occupancy rate, is notable within the context of the current real estate market, especially considering the geographic concentration within the competitive New York City market. The weighted-average lease term of <6.3 years> provides a layer of predictability for future revenue streams.
Moreover, ASIC's focus on maintaining a portfolio of <100% fixed rate> debt with a <4.4%> interest rate in a rising interest rate environment is commendable, as it shelters the company from the immediate impact of rate hikes on interest expenses. However, with the weighted-average debt maturity at <3.4 years>, there is a looming need for refinancing, which could be subject to higher rates depending on the future economic landscape.
The Company's plan to dispose of its 9 Times Square property and diversify into new investment opportunities indicates a proactive approach to asset management. If the disposal and reinvestment are managed adeptly, this could enhance the company's portfolio quality and possibly yield in the longer term, aligning with investors' preference for growth and risk management amidst economic uncertainty.
Company to Host Investor Webcast and Conference Call Today at 11:00 AM ET
First Quarter 2024 and Subsequent Event Highlights
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Revenue was consistent at
$15.5 million -
Net loss attributable to common stockholders improved to
$7.6 million $11.8 million -
Cash net operating income (“NOI”) was consistent at
$7.0 million -
Adjusted EBITDA grew to
$2.9 million $2.5 million -
Portfolio occupancy grew 320 basis points to
87.2% as of March 31, 2024 compared to the first quarter 2023, with weighted-average lease term(1) of 6.3 years -
81% of annualized straight-line rent from top 10 tenants(2) is derived from investment grade or implied investment grade(3) rated tenants with a weighted-average remaining lease term of 8.2 years as of March 31, 2024 -
Portfolio comprised of
100% fixed rate with a4.4% weighted-average interest rate and 3.4 years of weighted-average debt maturity - Subsequent to quarter-end, the Company announced an amendment which extends the maturity for the Capital One Loan Agreement and intent to dispose of 9 Times Square property
CEO Comments
“We believe our first quarter results once again demonstrated the effectiveness of our consistent focus on portfolio management as we improved net loss attributable to common stockholders to
Financial Results
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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(In thousands, except per share data) |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Revenue from tenants |
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$ |
15,481 |
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$ |
15,534 |
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Net loss attributable to common stockholders |
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$ |
(7,608 |
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$ |
(11,758 |
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Net loss per common share (1) |
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$ |
(3.28 |
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$ |
(5.77 |
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EBITDA |
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$ |
2,350 |
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$ |
(143 |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
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$ |
2,928 |
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$ |
2,533 |
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(1) All per share data based on 2,322,594 and 2,038,880 diluted weighted-average shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. |
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Real Estate Portfolio
The Company’s portfolio consisted of seven properties comprised of 1.2 million rentable square feet as of March 31, 2024. Portfolio metrics include:
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87.2% leased - 6.3 years remaining weighted-average lease term
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81% of annualized straight-line rent(4) from top 10 tenants derived from investment grade or implied investment grade tenants with 8.2 years of weighted-average remaining lease term -
Diversified portfolio, comprised of
24% financial services tenants,13% government and public administration tenants,12% retail tenants,9% non-profit and42% all other industries, based on annualized straight-line rent
Capital Structure and Liquidity Resources
As of March 31, 2024, the Company had
All of the Company’s debt was fixed-rate as of March 31, 2024. The Company’s total combined debt had a weighted-average interest rate of
Footnotes/Definitions
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The weighted-average remaining lease term (years) is weighted by annualized straight-line rent as of March 31, 2024. | |
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Top 10 tenants based on annualized straight-line rent as of March 31, 2024. |
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As used herein, investment grade includes both actual investment grade ratings of the tenant or guarantor, if available, or implied investment grade. Implied investment grade may include actual ratings of tenant parent, guarantor parent (regardless of whether or not the parent has guaranteed the tenant’s obligation under the lease) or by using a proprietary Moody’s analytical tool, which generates an implied rating by measuring a company’s probability of default. The term “parent" for these purposes includes any entity, including any governmental entity, owning more than |
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Annualized straight-line rent is calculated using the most recent available lease terms as of March 31, 2024. |
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Under one of our mortgage loans, we are required to maintain minimum liquid assets (i.e. cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash) of |
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Total debt of |
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Defined as the carrying value of total assets of |
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Weighted based on the outstanding principal balance of the debt |
Webcast and Conference Call
ASIC will host a webcast and call on May 10, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss its financial and operating results. This webcast will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed by all interested parties through the ASIC website, www.americanstrategicinvestment.com, in the “Investor Relations” section.
Dial-in instructions for the conference call and the replay are outlined below.
To listen to the live call, please go to ASIC’s “Investor Relations” section of the website at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register and download any necessary audio software. For those who are not able to listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available shortly after the call on the ASIC website at www.americanstrategicinvestment.com.
Live Call
Dial-In (Toll Free): 1-888-330-3127
International Dial-In: 1-646-960-0855
Conference ID: 5954637
Conference Replay*
Domestic Dial-In (Toll Free): 1-800-770-2030
International Dial-In: 1-647-362-9199
Conference Number: 5954637
*Available from May 10, 2024 through August 8, 2024.
About American Strategic Investment Co.
American Strategic Investment Co. (NYSE: NYC) owns a portfolio of commercial real estate located within the five boroughs of
Supplemental Schedules
The Company will file supplemental information packages with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) to provide additional disclosure and financial information. Once posted, the supplemental package can be found under the “Presentations” tab in the Investor Relations section of ASIC’s website at www.americanstrategicinvestment.com and on the SEC website at www.sec.gov.
Important Notice
The statements in this press release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to be materially different. The words “may,” “will,” “seeks,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “estimates,” “projects,” “plans,” “intends,” “should” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of the Company’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include (a) the anticipated benefits of the Company’s election to terminate its status as a real estate investment trust, (b) whether the Company will be able to successfully acquire new assets or businesses, (c) the potential adverse effects of the geopolitical instability due to the ongoing military conflict between
American Strategic Investment Co.
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March 31,
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December 31,
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ASSETS |
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(Unaudited) |
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Real estate investments, at cost: |
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Land |
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$ |
188,935 |
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$ |
188,935 |
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Buildings and improvements |
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479,672 |
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479,265 |
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Acquired intangible assets |
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56,919 |
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56,929 |
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Total real estate investments, at cost |
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725,526 |
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725,129 |
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Less accumulated depreciation and amortization |
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(149,916 |
) |
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(144,956 |
) |
Total real estate investments, net |
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575,610 |
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580,173 |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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5,293 |
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5,292 |
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Restricted cash |
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8,806 |
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7,516 |
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Operating lease right-of-use asset |
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54,682 |
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54,737 |
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Prepaid expenses and other assets |
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5,908 |
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6,150 |
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Derivative asset, at fair value |
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— |
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400 |
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Straight-line rent receivable |
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30,782 |
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30,752 |
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Deferred leasing costs, net |
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8,718 |
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9,152 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
689,799 |
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$ |
694,172 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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Mortgage notes payable, net |
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$ |
396,088 |
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$ |
395,702 |
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Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities (including amounts due to related parties of |
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15,488 |
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12,975 |
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Operating lease liability |
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54,641 |
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54,657 |
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Below-market lease liabilities, net |
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1,848 |
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2,061 |
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Deferred revenue |
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4,367 |
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3,983 |
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Total liabilities |
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472,432 |
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469,378 |
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Preferred stock, |
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— |
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— |
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Common stock, |
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24 |
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23 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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730,230 |
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729,644 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income |
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— |
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406 |
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Distributions in excess of accumulated earnings |
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(512,887 |
) |
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(505,279 |
) |
Total stockholders’ equity |
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217,367 |
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224,794 |
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Total liabilities and equity |
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$ |
689,799 |
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$ |
694,172 |
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American Strategic Investment Co.
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Revenue from tenants |
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$ |
15,481 |
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$ |
15,534 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Asset and property management fees to related parties |
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1,903 |
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1,884 |
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Property operating |
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8,382 |
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8,421 |
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Equity-based compensation |
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54 |
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2,200 |
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General and administrative |
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2,801 |
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3,181 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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5,261 |
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6,952 |
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Total operating expenses |
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18,401 |
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22,638 |
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Operating loss |
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(2,920 |
) |
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(7,104 |
) |
Other income (expense): |
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Interest expense |
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(4,697 |
) |
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(4,663 |
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Other income |
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9 |
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9 |
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Total other expense |
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(4,688 |
) |
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(4,654 |
) |
Net loss and Net loss attributable to common stockholders |
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$ |
(7,608 |
) |
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$ |
(11,758 |
) |
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Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders — Basic and Diluted |
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$ |
(3.28 |
) |
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$ |
(5.77 |
) |
Weighted-average shares outstanding — Basic and Diluted |
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2,322,594 |
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2,038,880 |
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American Strategic Investment Co.
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Three Months Ended |
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March 31, 2024 |
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March 31, 2023 |
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Net loss and Net loss attributable to common stockholders |
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$ |
(7,608 |
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$ |
(11,758 |
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Interest expense |
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4,697 |
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6,952 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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5,261 |
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4,663 |
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EBITDA |
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2,350 |
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(143 |
) |
Equity-based compensation |
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54 |
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2,200 |
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Other (income) loss |
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(9 |
) |
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485 |
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Asset and property management fees paid in common stock to related parties in lieu of cash |
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533 |
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(9 |
) |
Adjusted EBITDA |
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2,928 |
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2,533 |
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Asset and property management fees to related parties payable in cash |
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1,370 |
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1,399 |
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General and administrative |
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2,801 |
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3,181 |
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NOI |
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7,099 |
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7,113 |
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Accretion of below- and amortization of above-market lease liabilities and assets, net |
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(55 |
) |
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36 |
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Straight-line rent (revenue as a lessor) |
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(30 |
) |
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(204 |
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Straight-line ground rent (expense as lessee) |
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27 |
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27 |
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Cash NOI |
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7,041 |
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6,972 |
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Cash Paid for Interest: |
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Interest expense |
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4,697 |
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4,663 |
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Amortization of deferred financing costs |
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(386 |
) |
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(386 |
) |
Total cash paid for interest |
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$ |
4,311 |
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$ |
4,277 |
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This release discusses the non-GAAP financial measures we use to evaluate our performance, including Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”), Adjusted Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”), Net Operating Income (“NOI”) and Cash Net Operating Income (“Cash NOI”) and Cash Paid for Interest. A description of these non-GAAP measures and reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measure, which is net loss, is provided above.
In December 2022 we announced that we changed our business strategy and terminated our election to be taxed as a REIT effective January 1, 2023, however, our business and operations have not materially changed in the first quarter of 2023. Therefore, we did not change any of the non-GAAP metrics that we have historically used to evaluate performance.
Caution on Use of Non-GAAP Measures
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, NOI, Cash NOI and Cash Paid for Interest should not be construed to be more relevant or accurate than the current GAAP methodology in calculating net income or in its applicability in evaluating our operating performance. The method utilized to evaluate the value and performance of real estate under GAAP should be construed as a more relevant measure of operational performance and considered more prominently than the non-GAAP measures.
As a result, we believe that the use of these non-GAAP metrics, together with the required GAAP presentations, provide a more complete understanding of our performance, including relative to our peers and a more informed and appropriate basis on which to make decisions involving operating, financing, and investing activities. However, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not indicative of cash available to fund ongoing cash needs, including the ability to pay cash dividends. Investors are cautioned that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should only be used to assess the sustainability of our operating performance excluding these activities, as they exclude certain costs that have a negative effect on our operating performance during the periods in which these costs are incurred.
Adjusted Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization, Net Operating Income, Cash Net Operating Income and Cash Paid for Interest.
We believe that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, which is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization adjusted for acquisition and transaction-related expenses, fees related to the listing related costs and expenses, other non-cash items such as the vesting and conversion of the Class B Units, equity-based compensation expense and including our pro-rata share from unconsolidated joint ventures, is an appropriate measure of our ability to incur and service debt. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities, as a measure of our liquidity or as an alternative to net income as an indicator of our operating activities. Other companies may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently and our calculation should not be compared to that of other companies.
NOI is a non-GAAP financial measure used by us to evaluate the operating performance of our real estate. NOI is equal to total revenues, excluding contingent purchase price consideration, less property operating and maintenance expense. NOI excludes all other items of expense and income included in the financial statements in calculating net income (loss). We believe NOI provides useful and relevant information because it reflects only those income and expense items that are incurred at the property level and presents such items on an unleveraged basis. We use NOI to assess and compare property level performance and to make decisions concerning the operations of the properties. Further, we believe NOI is useful to investors as a performance measure because, when compared across periods, NOI reflects the impact on operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, operating expenses and acquisition activity on an unleveraged basis, providing perspective not immediately apparent from net income (loss). NOI excludes certain items included in calculating net income (loss) in order to provide results that are more closely related to a property’s results of operations. For example, interest expense is not necessarily linked to the operating performance of a real estate asset. In addition, depreciation and amortization, because of historical cost accounting and useful life estimates, may distort operating performance at the property level. NOI presented by us may not be comparable to NOI reported by other companies that define NOI differently. We believe that in order to facilitate a clear understanding of our operating results, NOI should be examined in conjunction with net income (loss) as presented in our consolidated financial statements. NOI should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss) as an indication of our performance or to cash flows as a measure of our liquidity or our ability to pay dividends.
Cash NOI, is a non-GAAP financial measure that is intended to reflect the performance of our properties. We define Cash NOI as NOI excluding amortization of above/below market lease intangibles and straight-line adjustments that are included in GAAP lease revenues. We believe that Cash NOI is a helpful measure that both investors and management can use to evaluate the current financial performance of our properties and it allows for comparison of our operating performance between periods and to other companies. Cash NOI should not be considered as an alternative to net income, as an indication of our financial performance, or to cash flows as a measure of liquidity or our ability to fund all needs. The method by which we calculate and present Cash NOI may not be directly comparable to the way other companies present Cash NOI.
Cash Paid for Interest is calculated based on the interest expense less non-cash portion of interest expense and amortization of mortgage (discount) premium, net. Management believes that Cash Paid for Interest provides useful information to investors to assess our overall solvency and financial flexibility. Cash Paid for Interest should not be considered as an alternative to interest expense as determined in accordance with GAAP or any other GAAP financial measures and should only be considered together with and as a supplement to our financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.
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