Rexford Industrial Acquires Two Industrial Properties For $27.6 Million; Sells Three Industrial Properties For $44.2 Million

Rhea-AI Summary

On October 15, 2020, Rexford Industrial Realty (NYSE: REXR) announced the acquisition of two industrial properties for $27.6 million and the sale of three properties for $44.2 million, funded by cash on hand. The acquired properties include a fully leased container storage facility and a partially leased development site in Southern California. With a strong emphasis on repositioning and redevelopment, the company aims to enhance the value of these properties. Rexford maintains a low-leverage balance sheet, providing a solid foundation for future growth and shareholder value creation.

Positive

• Acquisition of two properties valued at $27.6 million, enhancing portfolio.
• Sale of three properties for $44.2 million, providing capital for future investments.
• Strong demand in Southern California's industrial market with low vacancy rates.
• Strategic repositioning plans aimed at increasing property functionality and rents.

Negative

• Acquisition and redevelopment may incur additional costs and risks.
• The San Fernando property is currently only 56% leased, posing revenue uncertainty.

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15, 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 two industrial properties for $27.6 million and the disposition of three properties for $44.2 million. The acquisitions were funded using cash on hand.

"We are pleased with our recent transaction activity, demonstrating our ability to source accretive investment opportunities while efficiently recycling capital through strategic dispositions within infill Southern California, the nation's lowest-vacancy and highest-demand industrial property market," stated Howard Schwimmer and Michael Frankel, Co-Chief Executive Officers of the Company. "These investments represent strong examples of Rexford's value-add repositioning and redevelopment expertise.  Following their near-term in-place lease expirations, these sites will be repositioned into highly-functional, higher-value industrial assets designed to appeal to a deep universe of tenants within submarkets demonstrating an extreme lack of supply of similar quality space. As we look forward, we believe the Company is well positioned with strong internal growth prospects combined with an active pipeline of investment opportunities fueled by a low-leverage, fortress-like balance sheet to increase shareholder value into future periods."

The Company acquired 12133 Greenstone Avenue, located in Santa Fe Springs within the LA – Mid Counties submarket, for $5.5 million, or $26 per land square foot, through an off-market transaction in July. The 100% leased, single tenant container storage facility contains a 12,586 square foot truck terminal building on 4.8 acres with excess land serving highly sought-after truck parking. Following the near-term expiration of the current lease, the Company intends to reposition the property to provide greater functionality and increase rents to higher market rates. According to CBRE, the vacancy rate in the 112 million square foot LA – Mid Counties submarket was 2.2% at the end of the third quarter 2020.

On October, 14, 2020, the Company acquired 12772-12746 San Fernando Road, located in Sylmar within the LA – San Fernando Valley submarket, for $22.1 million, or $78 per land square foot. The property is 56% leased and comprises a 6.48 acre development site currently containing two legacy industrial buildings totaling 140,840 square feet. Following a short-term lease period, existing improvements will be removed and the site will be redeveloped with a new 145,000 square foot single-tenant Class A industrial building providing modern functionality that is expected to command premium rents within a submarket otherwise lacking similar quality available product. According to CBRE, the vacancy rate in the 175 million square foot LA – San Fernando Valley submarket was 2.7% at the end of the third quarter 2020.

During the third quarter, the Company sold a single tenant vacant building at 3927 Oceanic Drive in Oceanside within the San Diego – North submarket for $10.3 million or $188 per square foot. The Company also sold a multi-tenant building located at 121 West 33rd Street in National City in the San Diego – South submarket for $13.5 million or $176 per square foot. Finally, the Company sold a two-tenant building at 2700-2722 South Fairview in Santa Ana within the Orange County – Airport submarket for $20.4 million or $175 per square foot.

The Company expects to recycle the proceeds from the three dispositions utilizing tax deferred 1031 exchanges to fund future acquisition activity.

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 232 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.

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 recently?

Rexford Industrial acquired a fully leased container storage facility in Santa Fe Springs for $5.5 million and a partially leased development site in Sylmar for $22.1 million.

How much did Rexford Industrial sell its properties for?

Rexford Industrial sold three properties for a total of $44.2 million.

What is the significance of the recent transactions for Rexford Industrial?

These transactions demonstrate Rexford's ability to recycle capital and enhance its portfolio in a high-demand industrial market.

What are the future plans for the newly acquired properties?

Rexford plans to reposition the acquired properties after current leases expire to attract high-value tenants.