One Liberty Properties Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results
- High occupancy rate of 98.8% reflects strong demand for industrial properties.
- Paid off $21.8 million of credit facility debt, improving financial flexibility.
- Declared 125th consecutive quarterly dividend, showcasing consistent returns to shareholders.
- Repurchased $9.6 million of shares in 2023, indicating confidence in the company's value.
- Net income for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased to $15.0 million from $8.9 million in the prior year's period.
- FFO and AFFO figures show a decrease from the same quarter of 2022, influenced by various factors.
- Full-year 2023 results demonstrate a decline in net income, FFO, and AFFO compared to 2022.
- Acquisitions and dispositions in 2023 contributed to the company's financial performance.
- Strong balance sheet with $26.4 million of cash and cash equivalents and total assets of $761.6 million.
- Share repurchase and dividend declaration highlight the company's commitment to shareholders.
- Upcoming sale of a pad site in Lakewood, Colorado, expected to generate additional income.
- Explanation of non-GAAP financial measures FFO and AFFO provided for investor clarity.
- Rental income decreased in 2023 compared to 2022.
- Total operating expenses increased in 2023 compared to 2022.
- Net gain on sale of real estate was lower in 2023 compared to 2022.
- Net income, FFO, and AFFO figures show a decline for the full year 2023 compared to 2022.
- Limited information on future growth strategies beyond property acquisitions and sales.
Insights
A critical aspect of One Liberty Properties' report is their high occupancy rate at 98.8%, which is indicative of strong property demand and management efficiency. This level of occupancy is typically associated with stable revenue streams and can be a positive signal to investors about the company's operational health.
Moreover, the repayment of $21.8 million in credit facility debt signifies a strategic move towards deleveraging, which can improve the company's debt-to-equity ratio and potentially result in lower interest expenses in future periods. This is a prudent step, especially in an environment where interest rates may fluctuate, impacting debt servicing costs.
The declaration of the 125th consecutive quarterly dividend demonstrates a commitment to returning value to shareholders and may be seen as a sign of financial stability. However, investors should consider the sustainability of such dividends, especially in the context of the company's overall financial strategy and market conditions.
The share repurchase program, where $9.6 million of shares were bought back, may indicate management's confidence in the intrinsic value of the company. Share repurchases can lead to an increase in earnings per share over time, as they reduce the number of shares outstanding.
The gain on sale of real estate for the fourth quarter and the full year reflects a strategic disposition of assets, which resulted in significant income recognition. This gain is a testament to the company's ability to capitalize on their property investments and can be a positive indicator of management's expertise in timing and executing property sales.
However, the decrease in rental income year-over-year may warrant attention. While some of this decrease can be attributed to non-recurring items such as the Beachwood Settlement, it is essential to analyze whether this trend is due to asset dispositions or other underlying factors that could affect future revenue streams.
Furthermore, the acquisition of an industrial property and the anticipated rental income from it is a strategic move, aligning with the company's focus on net leased industrial properties. Industrial real estate has been a robust sector and the company's investment could capitalize on the growing e-commerce and logistics demand.
Analyzing the non-GAAP financial measures such as FFO and AFFO is crucial for understanding the company's operating performance. These measures adjust for non-cash items and are widely used in the real estate industry to provide a clearer view of operating performance and cash flows from the property portfolio.
While FFO saw a decrease, primarily due to non-recurring items from the previous year, AFFO saw slight growth, which may be more indicative of the company's operational cash flow trends. It is important to note that these metrics should be used in conjunction with GAAP measures to get a comprehensive view of the company's financial health.
The increase in operating expenses across several categories, including depreciation, amortization and general and administrative expenses, could be a concern if these trends continue, as they could impact net income and cash flow margins.
– Occupancy at
– Paid-Off
– Declared 125th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend –
– Repurchased
GREAT NECK, N.Y., March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One Liberty Properties, Inc. (NYSE: OLP), a real estate investment trust focused primarily on net leased industrial properties, today announced operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.
Patrick J. Callan, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of One Liberty commented, “2023 marked another year of positive progress as a significant owner of industrial properties due to our transactional activity. We anticipate realizing the benefits of owning this asset class given the stability and consistency of the cash flow it delivers. We also paid off
Fourth Quarter Operating Results:
Revenues and Operating Expenses
Rental income for the three months ended December 31, 2023, was
Total operating expenses in the fourth quarter of 2023 were
Other income and expenses
For the fourth quarter of 2023 net expenses were
Gain-on-sale of real estate
Gain on sale of real estate was
Net income, FFO1 and AFFO
Net income attributable to One Liberty in the fourth quarter of 2023 was
Funds from Operations, or FFO, was
Adjusted Funds from Operations, or AFFO, was
Full Year 2023 Operating Results:
Revenues and Operating Expenses
Rental income in 2023 was
Total operating expenses in 2023 were
Gain on sale of real estate
In 2023, net gain on sale of real estate was
Other income and expenses
Other income and expenses for 2023 were a net expense of
Net income, FFO and AFFO
Net income attributable to One Liberty in 2023 was
FFO for 2023 was
AFFO for 2023 was
Acquisitions and Dispositions in 2023:
The Company acquired one industrial property for
The Company sold seven restaurant properties, three retail properties, and an out-parcel, for a net gain of
Balance Sheet:
At December 31, 2023, the Company had
At March 1, 2024, One Liberty’s available liquidity was
Share Repurchase and Dividends:
During 2023, approximately 499,000 shares of common stock were repurchased for approximately
On March 4, 2024, the Board of Directors declared the Company’s 125th consecutive quarterly dividend. The
Subsequent Events:
The Company entered into a contract to sell for
Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
One Liberty computes FFO in accordance with the “White Paper on Funds from Operations” issued by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) and NAREIT’s related guidance. FFO is defined in the White Paper as net income (calculated in accordance with GAAP), excluding depreciation and amortization related to real estate, gains and losses from the sale of certain real estate assets, gains and losses from change in control, impairment write-downs of certain real estate assets and investments in entities where the impairment is directly attributable to decreases in the value of depreciable real estate held by the entity. Adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures are calculated to reflect FFO on the same basis.
One Liberty computes AFFO by adjusting from FFO for straight-line rent accruals and amortization of lease intangibles, deducting income from additional rent from ground lease tenant, income on settlement of litigation, income on insurance recoveries from casualties, lease termination and assignment fees, and adding back amortization of restricted stock and restricted stock unit compensation expense, amortization of costs in connection with its financing activities (including its share of its unconsolidated joint ventures), debt prepayment costs and amortization of lease incentives and mortgage intangible assets. Since the NAREIT White Paper does not provide guidelines for computing AFFO, the computation of AFFO varies from one REIT to another.
One Liberty believes that FFO and AFFO are useful and standard supplemental measures of the operating performance for equity REITs and are used frequently by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in evaluating equity REITs, many of which present FFO and AFFO when reporting their operating results. FFO and AFFO are intended to exclude GAAP historical cost depreciation and amortization of real estate assets, which assumes that the value of real estate assets diminish predictability over time. In fact, real estate values have historically risen and fallen with market conditions. As a result, management believes that FFO and AFFO provide a performance measure that when compared year-over-year, should reflect the impact to operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, operating costs, interest costs and other matters without the inclusion of depreciation and amortization, providing a perspective that may not be necessarily apparent from net income. Management also considers FFO and AFFO to be useful in evaluating potential property acquisitions.
FFO and AFFO do not represent net income or cash flows from operating, investing or financing activities as defined by GAAP. FFO and AFFO should not be considered an alternative to net income as a reliable measure of our operating performance nor as an alternative to cash flows from operating, investing or financing activities as measures of liquidity. FFO and AFFO do not measure whether cash flow is sufficient to fund all of the Company’s cash needs, including principal amortization, capital improvements and distributions to stockholders.
Management recognizes that there are limitations in the use of FFO and AFFO. In evaluating the Company’s performance, management is careful to examine GAAP measures such as net income and cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities.
Forward Looking Statement:
Certain statements contained in this press release, together with other statements and information publicly disseminated by One Liberty Properties, Inc. are forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We intend 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 and include this statement for the purpose of complying with these safe harbor provisions. Forward looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words “may,” “will,” “could,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” or similar expressions or variations thereof. Information regarding certain important factors that could cause actual outcomes or other events to differ materially from any such forward looking statements appear in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K (and in particular the sections entitled “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements”, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” and “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included therein) and the other reports the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, estimates of rental income or base rent for 2024 exclude any related variable rent, anticipated property sales may not be completed during the period indicated or at all, and estimates of gains from property sales are subject to adjustment, among other things, because actual closing costs may differ from the estimated costs. You should not rely on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could materially affect actual results, performance or achievements.
About One Liberty Properties:
One Liberty is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust incorporated in Maryland in 1982. The Company acquires, owns and manages a geographically diversified portfolio consisting primarily of industrial and retail properties. Many of these properties are subject to long term net leases under which the tenant is typically responsible, directly or indirectly for the property’s real estate taxes, insurance and ordinary maintenance and repairs.
Contact:
One Liberty Properties
Investor Relations
Phone: (516) 466-3100
www.1Liberty.com
1 A description and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures (i.e., FFO and AFFO) to GAAP financial measures is presented later in this release.
ONE LIBERTY PROPERTIES, INC. | |||||||
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||
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December 31, | December 31, | ||||||
2023 | 2022 | ||||||
ASSETS | |||||||
Real estate investments, at cost | $ | 864,655 | $ | 879,596 | |||
Accumulated depreciation | (182,705 | ) | (173,143 | ) | |||
Real estate investments, net | 681,950 | 706,453 | |||||
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures | 2,051 | 10,400 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 26,430 | 6,718 | |||||
Unbilled rent receivable | 16,661 | 16,079 | |||||
Unamortized intangible lease assets, net | 14,681 | 19,841 | |||||
Other assets | 19,833 | 23,764 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 761,606 | $ | 783,255 | |||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||||||
Liabilities: | |||||||
Mortgages payable, net | $ | 418,347 | $ | 405,162 | |||
Line of credit, net | — | 21,068 | |||||
Unamortized intangible lease liabilities, net | 10,096 | 11,125 | |||||
Other liabilities | 25,418 | 28,963 | |||||
Total liabilities | 453,861 | 466,318 | |||||
Total One Liberty Properties, Inc. stockholders’ equity | 306,703 | 315,965 | |||||
Non-controlling interests in consolidated joint ventures | 1,042 | 972 | |||||
Total equity | 307,745 | 316,937 | |||||
Total liabilities and equity | $ | 761,606 | $ | 783,255 | |||
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Three Months Ended | Year Ended | ||||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
Revenues: | |||||||||||||||
Rental income, net | $ | 22,741 | $ | 27,715 | $ | 90,646 | $ | 92,191 | |||||||
Lease termination fees | — | — | — | 25 | |||||||||||
Total revenues | 22,741 | 27,715 | 90,646 | 92,216 | |||||||||||
Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 6,220 | 6,063 | 24,789 | 23,781 | |||||||||||
General and administrative | 3,753 | 3,724 | 15,822 | 15,258 | |||||||||||
Real estate expenses | 4,305 | 4,302 | 16,444 | 15,508 | |||||||||||
State taxes | 52 | 74 | 284 | 285 | |||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 14,330 | 14,163 | 57,339 | 54,832 | |||||||||||
Other operating income | |||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of real estate, net | 11,962 | — | 17,008 | 16,762 | |||||||||||
Operating income | 20,373 | 13,552 | 50,315 | 54,146 | |||||||||||
Other income and expenses: | |||||||||||||||
Equity in (loss) earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures | (144 | ) | 90 | (904 | ) | 400 | |||||||||
Equity in loss from sale of unconsolidated joint venture property | (108 | ) | — | (108 | ) | — | |||||||||
Income on settlement of litigation | — | — | — | 5,388 | |||||||||||
Other income | 103 | 6 | 234 | 1,003 | |||||||||||
Interest: | |||||||||||||||
Expense | (4,802 | ) | (4,543 | ) | (18,780 | ) | (17,569 | ) | |||||||
Amortization and write-off of deferred financing costs | (220 | ) | (198 | ) | (839 | ) | (1,115 | ) | |||||||
Net income | 15,202 | 8,907 | 29,918 | 42,253 | |||||||||||
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | (240 | ) | (24 | ) | (304 | ) | (76 | ) | |||||||
Net income attributable to One Liberty Properties, Inc. | $ | 14,962 | $ | 8,883 | $ | 29,614 | $ | 42,177 | |||||||
Net income per share attributable to common stockholders - diluted | $ | 0.71 | $ | 0.42 | $ | 1.38 | $ | 1.99 | |||||||
Funds from operations - Note 1 | $ | 9,621 | $ | 15,063 | $ | 38,996 | $ | 49,669 | |||||||
Funds from operations per common share - diluted - Note 2 | $ | 0.45 | $ | 0.71 | $ | 1.82 | $ | 2.34 | |||||||
Adjusted funds from operations - Note 1 | $ | 10,582 | $ | 10,970 | $ | 42,595 | $ | 42,129 | |||||||
Adjusted funds from operations per common share - diluted - Note 2 | $ | 0.50 | $ | 0.52 | $ | 1.99 | $ | 1.98 | |||||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||||
Basic | 20,342 | 20,358 | 20,499 | 20,360 | |||||||||||
Diluted | 20,383 | 20,406 | 20,556 | 20,453 | |||||||||||
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December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||
Note 1: | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||
NAREIT funds from operations is summarized in the following table: | |||||||||||||||
GAAP net income attributable to One Liberty Properties, Inc. | $ | 14,962 | $ | 8,883 | $ | 29,614 | $ | 42,177 | |||||||
Add: depreciation and amortization of properties | 6,035 | 5,897 | 24,063 | 23,193 | |||||||||||
Add: our share of depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated joint ventures | 88 | 130 | 477 | 519 | |||||||||||
Add: amortization of deferred leasing costs | 185 | 166 | 726 | 588 | |||||||||||
Add: our share of amortization of deferred leasing costs of unconsolidated joint ventures | 3 | 5 | 18 | 21 | |||||||||||
Add: our share of impairment loss of unconsolidated joint venture property | — | — | 850 | — | |||||||||||
Add: equity in loss from sale of unconsolidated joint venture property | 108 | — | 108 | — | |||||||||||
Deduct: gain on sale of real estate, net | (11,962 | ) | — | (17,008 | ) | (16,762 | ) | ||||||||
Adjustments for non-controlling interests | 202 | (18 | ) | 148 | (67 | ) | |||||||||
NAREIT funds from operations applicable to common stock | 9,621 | 15,063 | 38,996 | 49,669 | |||||||||||
Deduct: straight-line rent accruals and amortization of lease intangibles | (578 | ) | (1,044 | ) | (2,717 | ) | (3,240 | ) | |||||||
Deduct: our share of straight-line rent accruals and amortization of lease intangibles of unconsolidated joint ventures | (3 | ) | (5 | ) | (19 | ) | (27 | ) | |||||||
Deduct: other income and income on settlement of litigation | (37 | ) | — | (112 | ) | (5,388 | ) | ||||||||
Deduct: additional rent from ground lease tenant | — | (4,626 | ) | (16 | ) | (4,626 | ) | ||||||||
Deduct: income on insurance recovery from casualty loss | — | — | — | (918 | ) | ||||||||||
Deduct: lease termination fee income | — | — | — | (25 | ) | ||||||||||
Deduct: our share of unconsolidated joint venture lease termination fee income | — | — | (21 | ) | (25 | ) | |||||||||
Add: amortization of restricted stock and RSU compensation | 1,264 | 1,317 | 5,367 | 5,507 | |||||||||||
Add: amortization and write-off of deferred financing costs | 220 | 198 | 839 | 1,115 | |||||||||||
Add: amortization of lease incentives | 30 | 44 | 121 | 44 | |||||||||||
Add: amortization of mortgage intangible assets | 34 | 12 | 114 | 12 | |||||||||||
Add: our share of amortization of deferred financing costs of unconsolidated joint venture | 29 | 4 | 42 | 17 | |||||||||||
Adjustments for non-controlling interests | 2 | 7 | 1 | 14 | |||||||||||
Adjusted funds from operations applicable to common stock | $ | 10,582 | $ | 10,970 | $ | 42,595 | $ | 42,129 | |||||||
Note 2: | |||||||||||||||
NAREIT funds from operations is summarized in the following table: | |||||||||||||||
GAAP net income attributable to One Liberty Properties, Inc. | $ | 0.71 | $ | 0.42 | $ | 1.38 | $ | 1.99 | |||||||
Add: depreciation and amortization of properties | 0.27 | 0.27 | 1.13 | 1.09 | |||||||||||
Add: our share of depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated joint ventures | — | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.02 | |||||||||||
Add: amortization of deferred leasing costs | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.03 | |||||||||||
Add: our share of amortization of deferred leasing costs of unconsolidated joint ventures | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Add: our share of impairment loss of unconsolidated joint venture property | — | — | 0.04 | — | |||||||||||
Add: equity in loss from sale of unconsolidated joint venture property | 0.01 | — | 0.01 | — | |||||||||||
Deduct: gain on sale of real estate, net | (0.56 | ) | — | (0.80 | ) | (0.79 | ) | ||||||||
Adjustments for non-controlling interests | 0.01 | — | 0.01 | — | |||||||||||
NAREIT funds from operations per share of common stock - diluted (a) | 0.45 | 0.71 | 1.82 | 2.34 | |||||||||||
Deduct: straight-line rent accruals and amortization of lease intangibles | (0.02 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.16 | ) | |||||||
Deduct: our share of straight-line rent accruals and amortization of lease intangibles of unconsolidated joint ventures | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Deduct: other income and income on settlement of litigation | — | — | (0.01 | ) | (0.25 | ) | |||||||||
Deduct: additional rent from ground lease tenant | — | (0.22 | ) | — | (0.22 | ) | |||||||||
Deduct: income on insurance recovery from casualty loss | — | — | — | (0.04 | ) | ||||||||||
Deduct: lease termination fee income | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Deduct: our share of unconsolidated joint venture lease termination fee income | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Add: amortization of restricted stock and RSU compensation | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.25 | 0.26 | |||||||||||
Add: amortization and write-off of deferred financing costs | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.05 | |||||||||||
Add: amortization of lease incentives | — | — | 0.01 | — | |||||||||||
Add: amortization of mortgage intangible assets | — | — | 0.01 | — | |||||||||||
Add: our share of amortization of deferred financing costs of unconsolidated joint venture | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Adjustments for non-controlling interests | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||
Adjusted funds from operations per share of common stock - diluted (a) | $ | 0.50 | $ | 0.52 | $ | 1.99 | $ | 1.98 | |||||||
(a) The weighted average number of diluted common shares used to compute FFO and AFFO applicable to common stock includes unvested restricted shares that are excluded from the computation of diluted EPS. |
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