Rexford Industrial Acquires Five Industrial Properties for $72.7 Million

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Rexford Industrial Realty (NYSE: REXR) announced the acquisition of five industrial properties in Southern California for a total of $72.7 million. The properties cover 176,670 square feet, a 2.5-acre outdoor storage site, and a 5.6-acre redevelopment site. The purchase was funded with cash, 1031 exchange proceeds, and debt assumption on one property. The acquisitions aim to enhance cash flow through repositioning efforts, reflecting the company's strategy to capitalize on high-demand industrial markets in the region.

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• Acquisition of properties enhances growth strategy in high-demand Southern California market.
• Potential for increased cash flow through repositioning and redevelopment of acquired properties.
• Low vacancy rates in target submarkets support strong demand for industrial space.

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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. (the "Company" or "Rexford Industrial") (NYSE: REXR), a real estate investment trust focused on creating value by investing in and operating industrial properties located in Southern California infill markets, today announced the acquisition of three industrial properties representing 176,670 square feet of improvements, a 2.5 acre industrial outdoor storage site and a 5.6 acre redevelopment site for an aggregate purchase price of $72.7 million. The acquisitions were funded using a combination of cash-on-hand, 1031 proceeds and the assumption of debt on one property.

"As we start the year, we are very pleased with our transaction activity as we continue to source high-quality, irreplaceable industrial properties within supply-constrained infill Southern California," said Howard Schwimmer and Michael Frankel, Co-Chief Executive Officers of the Company. "Acquired through off-market and lightly-marketed transactions, these investments demonstrate the strength of our proprietary sourcing advantage and ability to leverage our value-add expertise to generate superior cash flow growth as we reposition these properties to achieve attractive stabilized yields. Looking ahead, we are well positioned to drive accretive internal and external growth within the nation's lowest-supply, highest-demand industrial market as we leverage our deep local market knowledge and low leverage balance sheet to create shareholder value."

The Company acquired the following properties in January and February through off-market transactions:

• 5002-5018 Lindsay Court, located in Chino, within the Inland Empire-West submarket for $12.7 million or $195 per square foot. The modern, two-tenant building contains 64,960 square feet on 2.97 acres of land and features above standard loading with a 135-foot deep truck court. Following the near-term expiration of the two in-place leases, the Company intends to drive cash-flow growth by implementing a moderate capital improvement plan to reposition and re-lease the property at higher market rents. The stabilized unlevered cash yield on total investment is projected to be approximately 5.0%. According to CBRE, the vacancy rate in the 314 million square foot Inland Empire – West submarket was 1.6% at the end of the fourth quarter 2020.
  
  
• 17907-18001 S. Figueroa Street, located in Los Angeles within the LA-South Bay submarket for $20.2 million or $91 per land square foot. The 100% leased, 74,810 square foot multi-building industrial property provides a low-coverage, 5.6 acre land site featuring immediate access to multiple freeways with the potential for either a) value-add repositioning to further drive rents and cash flow growth at the expiration of in-place leases, or b) ground-up re-development of a modern, single-tenant logistics building. The initial unlevered yield on total investment is approximately 3.5% and the expected stabilized yield is 5.5%. According to CBRE, the vacancy rate in the 219 million square foot LA – South Bay submarket was 1.2% at the end of the fourth quarter 2020.
  
  
• 7817 Woodley Avenue, located in Los Angeles within the LA – San Fernando Valley submarket for $10.0 million or $270 per square foot, including the assumption of in-place debt. The 100% leased, single-tenant industrial property contains 36,900 square feet on 1.63 acres. The property, which had been subject to a loan assumption to facilitate closing, represents the remaining asset in the Van Nuys Airport Industrial Center portfolio recently acquired by the Company during December 2020. According to CBRE, the vacancy rate in the 182 million square foot LA – San Fernando Valley submarket was 2.2% at the end of the fourth quarter 2020.
  
  
• 514 East C Street, located in Wilmington, within the LA – South Bay submarket for $10.0 million or $92 per land square foot. The 100% leased, single-tenant trucking and container storage facility encompasses 2.5 acres of paved, fenced and illuminated yard with a 3,400 square foot office building. The property is located adjacent to the Port of Los Angeles and was leased back to the seller at closing. The initial unlevered yield on total investment is approximately 4.8%. According to CBRE, the vacancy rate in the 219 million square foot LA – South Bay submarket was 1.2% at the end of the fourth quarter 2020.
  
  
• 8888-8892 Balboa Avenue, located in San Diego within the San Diego – Central submarket for $19.8 million or $82 per land square foot. The Company plans to demolish the existing improvements on the 5.6 acre site and construct a new, 120,900 square foot Class A industrial building featuring 36-foot clear heights. The stabilized yield on total investment is projected at 5.6%. According to CBRE, the vacancy rate in the 81 million square foot San Diego – Central submarket was 3.8% at the end of the fourth quarter 2020.

About Rexford Industrial

Rexford Industrial, a real estate investment trust focused on creating value by investing in and operating industrial properties throughout Southern California infill markets, owns 254 properties with approximately 31.9 million rentable square feet and manages an additional 20 properties with approximately 1.0 million rentable square feet.

For additional information, visit www.rexfordindustrial.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Contact:
Investor Relations:
Stephen Swett
424 256 2153 ext. 401
investorrelations@rexfordindustrial.com

 

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FAQ

What properties did Rexford Industrial acquire in February 2021?

Rexford Industrial acquired five industrial properties located in Chino, Los Angeles, Wilmington, and San Diego for a total of $72.7 million.

How much square footage did Rexford Industrial acquire in the recent transaction?

The recent acquisition includes 176,670 square feet of industrial space.

What is the strategic importance of the recent acquisitions for REXR?

The acquisitions allow REXR to tap into supply-constrained industrial markets in Southern California, enhancing cash flow and potential yields.

What was the purchase price for the properties acquired by REXR?

The aggregate purchase price for the five industrial properties was $72.7 million.

What are the expected yields from the newly acquired properties?

The projected stabilized yields range from approximately 3.5% to 5.6% for the acquired properties.