Rexford Industrial Announces $188.9 Million of Investment Activity

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Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. (NYSE: REXR) announced the acquisition of five industrial properties totaling 660,254 square feet for $188.9 million. The acquisitions were funded through cash-on-hand and equity offerings. Key properties include a $93.6 million campus in Los Angeles, a $27.4 million Torrance headquarters, and others in Rancho Dominguez and Valencia. The company has completed $420 million in acquisitions in 2021 and has an additional $600 million under contract. The acquisitions are expected to generate favorable cash flow growth amidst high tenant demand in Southern California.

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• Acquired five industrial properties for $188.9 million, enhancing portfolio value.
• Year-to-date acquisitions totaled $420 million, indicating strong investment activity.
• Additional $600 million in investments under contract, showcasing growth potential.
• Properties situated in high-demand Southern California markets, poised for cash flow growth.
• Acquisitions funded through cash and equity offerings, maintaining financial flexibility.

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LOS ANGELES, June 24, 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, announced the acquisition of five industrial properties comprising 660,254 square feet of improvements on 28.8 acres of land for an aggregate purchase price of $188.9 million. The acquisitions were funded using a combination of cash-on-hand and proceeds from the Company's previously executed forward equity offerings.

"Rexford Industrial continues to leverage our proprietary access to the nation's most highly sought-after industrial property market within infill Southern California. Unprecedented tenant demand continues to intensify, driven by the post-pandemic economic resurgence and e-commerce related impacts that disproportionately benefit our last-mile, Southern California industrial market. With infill Southern California occupancy near full capacity amidst a deep, incurable supply-demand imbalance, we believe these investments are well-positioned to drive favorable cash flow growth as we execute our value-creation strategies," stated Howard Schwimmer and Michael Frankel, Co-Chief Executive Officers of the Company. "Year-to-date, we have completed $420 million of acquisitions with over $600 million of additional investments under contract or LOI. We are well-positioned with a low-leverage balance sheet and substantial liquidity to drive shareholder value through accretive internal and external growth."      

During June, the Company acquired the following properties:

• 2425-2535 E. 12th Street located in Los Angeles within the Los Angeles – Central submarket for $93.6 million or $363 per square foot. The recently repositioned industrial campus comprises 257,976 square feet of improvements on 7.5 acres of land. Located adjacent to the Arts District in downtown Los Angeles, the high-image property caters to high-end creative-industrial, e-commerce and traditional distribution-related tenants. The property is 96% leased and offers premium functionality across 11 tenant spaces with 24-foot warehouse clearance and dock-high loading. The investment is expected to generate an initial stabilized unlevered yield of 4.9% on total investment, with the potential for favorable cash flow growth thereafter. According to CBRE, the vacancy rate in the 275 million square foot Los Angeles – Central submarket was 1.8% at the end of the first quarter 2021.
  
  
• 19951 Mariner Avenue, located in Torrance, within the Los Angeles – South Bay submarket for $27.4 million or $307 per square foot. Acquired through a lightly-marketed transaction, the high-profile, 89,272 square foot industrial building serves as a corporate headquarters situated on 4.2 acres of land in a premier last-mile location. Leased long-term, the building features prime industrial functionality, including 27-foot warehouse clearance, dock-high loading and an oversized yard. The initial stabilized unlevered yield on total investment is 5.3%, growing thereafter with 3% annual contractual rental rate increases.
  
  
• 2555 E. Del Amo Boulevard, located in Rancho Dominguez, within the Los Angeles – South Bay submarket for $13.5 million or $174 per square foot. The two, fully-leased single-tenant industrial buildings comprise 77,758 square feet of improvements on 3.2 acres of land. The investment provides the potential for future value-add repositioning with favorable, by-right trailer and outdoor storage zoning. The initial unlevered yield on total investment is 3.8% and is expected to grow to over 6.3% after repositioning with modest improvements into a low-coverage industrial facility.
  
  According to CBRE, the vacancy rate in the 218 million square foot Los Angeles – South Bay submarket was 0.8% at the end of the first quarter 2021.
  
  
• An industrial property located within the Los Angeles – Greater San Fernando Valley submarket for $27.3 million or $87 per land square foot. Acquired through an off-market transaction, the single-tenant sale-lease-back comprises approximately 100,000 square feet of improvements on over 7.0 acres. The property provides favorable freeway access, proximity to Burbank Airport and the potential for future value-add redevelopment. The investment generates an initial 4.4% stabilized unlevered yield on total investment, growing over time with 3% contractual annual rent increases.
  
  
• 29120 Commerce Center Drive, located in Valencia within the Los Angeles – Greater San Fernando Valley submarket for $27.1 million or $200 per square foot. Acquired through an off-market transaction, the fully-leased, two-tenant industrial building comprises 135,258 square feet of improvements on 6.9 acres. The property provides superior functionality featuring 30-foot warehouse clearance, extensive dock-high loading and favorable proximity to freeway access. The initial unlevered yield on total investment is 3.4% and is expected to grow to over 4.7% as in-place leases at below-market rental rates expire and are rolled to higher market rates. 
  
  According to CBRE, the vacancy rate in the 182 million square foot Los Angeles – Greater San Fernando Valley submarket was 2.4% at the end of the first quarter 2021.

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 266 properties with approximately 33.0 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:
Kosta Karmaniolas
310-691-5475
kkarmaniolas@rexfordindustrial.com

 

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FAQ

What properties did Rexford Industrial acquire for $188.9 million?

Rexford Industrial acquired five properties including a $93.6 million campus in Los Angeles, a $27.4 million corporate headquarters in Torrance, and three others in Rancho Dominguez and Valencia.

How much has Rexford Industrial spent on acquisitions in 2021?

Rexford Industrial has completed $420 million in acquisitions year-to-date.

What is the significance of the acquisitions for Rexford Industrial's growth?

The acquisitions position Rexford Industrial to benefit from strong tenant demand and potential cash flow growth in the Southern California industrial market.

How is Rexford Industrial funding its acquisitions?

The acquisitions are funded through a combination of cash-on-hand and proceeds from previously executed forward equity offerings.

What is the expected cash flow growth from these acquisitions?

The properties are expected to generate favorable cash flow growth due to high occupancy rates and increasing tenant demand.