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Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. (PECO), established in 1991, is a leading real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in grocery-anchored shopping centers. With a diversified portfolio of 284 properties across 31 states as of March 31, 2024, PECO offers a stable and essential retail environment that attracts both national and regional retailers. The company's core business revolves around the acquisition, redevelopment, leasing, and management of these shopping centers, ensuring they remain well-occupied and generate consistent cash flows.
Led by an experienced management team, PECO has built a fully integrated in-house operating platform, which is designed to optimize property value and enhance the shopping experience. This approach has resulted in a high occupancy rate of 97.2% and strong lease renewal rates, with a recent increase in same-center NOI by 3.7% for the first quarter of 2024.
PECO's top grocery anchors include industry giants like Kroger, Publix, Albertsons, and Ahold Delhaize. The company's strategic focus on grocery-anchored centers ensures a resilient revenue stream, even during economic downturns, as these centers provide essential goods and services.
The financial health of PECO is reinforced by its robust liquidity position, with $571 million in total liquidity as of the first quarter of 2024. The company's net debt to annualized adjusted EBITDAre remains stable at 5.1x, underpinning its capacity to manage debt efficiently.
Recent achievements include the acquisition of two shopping centers and one land parcel for $55.9 million in the first quarter of 2024, expanding its footprint and potential for future growth. PECO continues to see strong retailer demand, reflected in comparable rent spreads of 20.0% combined for new and renewal leases during the same period.
Forward-looking statements suggest PECO's commitment to maintaining its growth trajectory, with updated 2024 earnings guidance indicating positive momentum. The company actively engages with investors through regular updates and conference calls, ensuring transparency and alignment with investor expectations.
Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: PECO) has released its 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, highlighting its commitment to environmental sustainability, community involvement, and employee engagement. Key accomplishments include being named a Top Place to Work for four consecutive years, achieving a 91% employee pride score, and launching PECO Connect to support tenants during COVID-19. The company also reported significant energy savings through environmental initiatives, recycling over 27.2 million pounds of waste, and enhancing diversity efforts within the organization.
Phillips Edison & Company (PECO) announced a public offering of $350 million in 2.625% senior notes due 2031, priced at 98.692%. The offering aims to settle on October 6, 2021, pending standard closing conditions. Proceeds will be used to repay a $150 million term loan maturing in 2023 and for general corporate purposes, including future investments. The notes are fully guaranteed by PECO. Wells Fargo, BofA, and J.P. Morgan are among the joint book-running managers. The offering complies with SEC regulations and aims to bolster PECO's financial stability amidst a competitive retail environment.
Phillips Edison & Company (Nasdaq: PECO) announced a 6% increase in its monthly distribution, raising it to $0.09 per share effective November 1, 2021. This translates to an annualized rate of $1.08 per share, up from $1.02. The decision reflects the strong performance of its grocery-anchored shopping centers and high collection rates near pre-pandemic levels. The current dividend yield is noted at 3.6% based on the stock's recent closing price. The company operates 294 shopping centers across the U.S., hosting major retailers like Kroger and Publix.
Phillips Edison & Company (PECO) will participate in the BofA Securities 2021 Global Real Estate Conference on September 21, 2021, from 11:15 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. ET. The company's management, including Devin Murphy and John Caulfield, will present at the conference and hold individual meetings with investors. Interested parties can request meetings through BofA representatives or by contacting PECO directly. The presentation will also be available via webcast. PECO is a leading owner and operator of grocery-anchored neighborhood shopping centers across the U.S.
Phillips Edison & Company (Nasdaq: PECO) will release its third quarter earnings on November 4, 2021, after market close. A conference call to discuss the results will be held on November 5, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, featuring key executives such as CEO Jeff Edison and CFO John Caulfield. The earnings release, alongside financial supplements and a 10-Q filing, will be available on the company's investor website. PECO, a leading operator of grocery-anchored shopping centers, manages a diverse portfolio of 294 centers across 31 states.
Phillips Edison & Company (NASDAQ: PECO) has celebrated the grand opening of a new 48,387 square-foot Publix store at Shoppes of Lake Village in Leesburg, Florida. This addition strengthens the center's merchandising and enhances customer service capabilities. Publix, the largest employee-owned supermarket chain in the U.S., aligns with PECO’s strategy of creating quality grocery-anchored shopping experiences. The center will also soon welcome other notable tenants, enhancing its appeal further.
Phillips Edison & Company (PECO) reported a net income of $5.6 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for Q2 2021. Rent collections were over 98%, with total revenues increasing by 11.8% to $133.1 million. Nareit FFO increased by 19.9% to $59.9 million, while Core FFO rose by 24.3% to $64.3 million. Same-center NOI grew by 10.5% to $87.7 million. Following a successful IPO raising $547.4 million, PECO secured a $980 million credit facility to strengthen its balance sheet. The company remains optimistic about growth, supported by positive macroeconomic trends.
Phillips Edison & Company (PECO) announced that underwriters exercised their option to purchase an additional 2,550,000 shares from its initial public offering (IPO) of 17 million shares, totaling 19,550,000 shares at $28.00 each. The IPO commenced trading on July 15, 2021. Proceeds from the offering were partially used to repay a $375 million term loan due in 2022. The company owns equity interests in 300 properties, enhancing its standing as one of the largest operators of grocery-anchored neighborhood shopping centers in the U.S.
Phillips Edison & Company (PECO) will release its second quarter earnings on August 5, 2021, followed by a conference call on August 6 at 9:00 a.m. ET. The call will be hosted by key executives including CEO Jeff Edison and CFO John Caulfield. Investors can join the call via a toll-free number or access it through a webcast. PECO's portfolio includes 300 shopping centers, primarily grocery-anchored, covering about 31.3 million square feet across 31 states. The company is committed to enhancing shopping experiences and community development.
Phillips Edison & Company (PECO) completed its initial public offering (IPO) of 17,000,000 shares at $28.00 each, with the potential for a 30-day option of 2,550,000 additional shares. The offering commenced trading on Nasdaq on July 15, 2021. The net proceeds are designated for paying off a $375 million unsecured term loan, funding property acquisitions, and other corporate uses. Major financial institutions, including Morgan Stanley and BofA Securities, managed the offering.
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