Rexford Industrial ACQUIRES Industrial property for $15.5 Million

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Rexford Industrial Realty (NYSE: REXR) has acquired an industrial property at 15505 & 15601 South Avalon Boulevard in Los Angeles for $15.5 million. This acquisition, funded by cash on hand, allows the company to redevelop the site by demolishing an obsolete building to construct a new 84,700 square foot facility. The low overall vacancy rate of 1.6% in the LA – South Bay submarket highlights the demand for such properties. Year-to-date, Rexford has completed $390 million in acquisitions while maintaining a low leverage balance sheet.

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• Acquisition of industrial property for $15.5 million enhances portfolio.
• Opportunity to redevelop a prime location with high demand.
• Year-to-date acquisitions of $390 million indicate strong growth.
• Maintaining a low leverage balance sheet supports financial health.

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• None.

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 28, 2020 /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 an industrial property for $15.5 million. The acquisition was funded using cash on hand.

"We continue to leverage our research and technology-driven originations platform to source off-market investment opportunities in Southern California's highly fragmented and supply-constrained infill industrial markets," stated Howard Schwimmer and Michael Frankel, Co-Chief Executive Officers of the Company. "Avalon Boulevard presents the opportunity to redevelop a prime land parcel by removing an older, obsolete building and constructing a new, state-of-the-art industrial facility positioned to command premium rents in the high-demand, extremely low-supply LA – South Bay submarket. With over $390 million of acquisitions completed year-to-date, we maintain a low leverage balance sheet as we capitalize upon our internal and external growth opportunities to create long term shareholder value."

The Company acquired 15505 & 15601 South Avalon Boulevard, located in Los Angeles within the LA – South Bay submarket, in an off-market transaction for $15.5 million, or $81 per land square foot. The property consists of 4.41 acres with 63,691 square feet of legacy improvements which were vacant upon closing. The Company intends to demolish the existing buildings and construct a new 84,700 square foot single-tenant industrial building with best-in-class features including ESFR fire sprinklers, 32' clearance, extensive dock-high loading, and an oversized yard for container storage. According to CBRE, the vacancy rate in the 225 million square foot LA – South Bay submarket was 1.6% at the end of the third 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 233 properties with approximately 27.9 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.

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

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SOURCE Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc.

FAQ

What recent acquisition did Rexford Industrial Realty make?

Rexford Industrial Realty recently acquired a property for $15.5 million in Los Angeles.

How much has Rexford Industrial acquired year-to-date?

Rexford Industrial has completed $390 million in acquisitions year-to-date.

What is the vacancy rate in the LA – South Bay submarket?

The vacancy rate in the LA – South Bay submarket is 1.6%.

What are the plans for the acquired property on Avalon Boulevard?

The plan is to demolish the existing building and construct a new 84,700 square foot industrial facility.

How is the acquisition of Avalon Boulevard expected to impact Rexford Industrial's growth?

The acquisition is expected to enhance Rexford's growth by providing a prime redevelopment opportunity in a high-demand area.