Rexford Industrial Announces Operating Activity Update

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Rexford Industrial (NYSE: REXR) has released an operating activity update for Q4 2024. The company executed 657,000 square feet of leases, comprising 422,000 square feet of renewals and 235,000 square feet of new leases, with an average size of 16,000 square feet. Rental rates increased significantly, showing an 80% increase on a net effective basis and 60% on a cash basis compared to prior rents. The average annual rent steps were 3.9%. As of October 31, 2024, the Same Property Portfolio maintained strong occupancy with 96.8% year-to-date average and 95.9% ending occupancy.

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• 80% increase in rental rates on a net effective basis
• 60% increase in rental rates on a cash basis
• High occupancy rate of 96.8% year-to-date average
• Strong leasing activity with 657,000 square feet executed
• 3.9% average annual rent steps on new leases

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• None.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14, 2024 /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 throughout infill Southern California, today announced an operating activity update in advance of upcoming investor meetings.

In the fourth quarter of 2024 to date, Rexford Industrial executed approximately 657,000 square feet of new and renewal leases, with an average size of 16,000 square feet, including approximately 422,000 square feet of renewal leases and 235,000 square feet of new leases. Comparable rental rates on new and renewal leases increased by 80% compared to prior rents on a net effective basis and by 60% on a cash basis. Average annual rent steps were 3.9% for leases executed quarter to date. As of October 31, 2024, year-to-date Same Property Portfolio average occupancy was 96.8% and ending occupancy was 95.9%, in line with the Company's third quarter 2024 guidance outlook.

About Rexford Industrial

Rexford Industrial creates value by investing in, operating and redeveloping industrial properties throughout infill Southern California, the world's fourth largest industrial market and consistently the highest-demand, lowest supply market in the nation. The Company's highly differentiated strategy enables internal and external growth opportunities through its proprietary value creation and asset management capabilities. Rexford Industrial's high-quality, irreplaceable portfolio comprises 424 properties with approximately 50.3 million rentable square feet occupied by a stable and diverse tenant base. Structured as a real estate investment trust (REIT) listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "REXR," Rexford Industrial is an S&P MidCap 400 Index member. For more information, please visit www.rexfordindustrial.com.

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Definitions

Rent Change – Cash: Compares the first month cash rent excluding any abatement on new/renewal leases to the last month rent for the most recent expiring lease. Data included for comparable leases only. Comparable leases generally exclude: (i) space that has never been occupied under our ownership, (ii) repositioned/redeveloped space, including space in pre-development/entitlement process, (iii) space that has been vacant for over one year or (iv) lease terms shorter than twelve months. 

Rent Change – Net Effective: Compares GAAP rent, which straightlines rental rate increases and abatements, on new/renewal leases to GAAP rent for the most recent expiring lease. Data included for comparable leases only. Comparable leases generally exclude: (i) space that has never been occupied under our ownership, (ii) repositioned/redeveloped space, including space in predevelopment/entitlement process, (iii) space that has been vacant for over one year or (iv) lease terms shorter than twelve months.

Same Property Portfolio: Our 2024 Same Property Portfolio is a subset of our consolidated portfolio and includes properties that were wholly owned by us for the period from January 1, 2023 through November 13, 2024, and excludes (i) properties that were acquired or sold during the period from January 1, 2023 through November 13, 2024, and (ii) properties acquired prior to January 1, 2023 that were or will be classified as repositioning/redevelopment (current and future) or lease-up during 2023 and 2024 and select buildings in "Other Repositioning," which we believe will significantly affect the properties' results during the comparative periods. As of November 13, 2024, our 2024 Same Property Portfolio consisted of buildings aggregating 36,961,884 rentable square feet at 293 of our properties.

Contact:

investorrelations@rexfordindustrial.com

 

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FAQ

What was Rexford Industrial's (REXR) rental rate growth in Q4 2024?

Rexford Industrial achieved an 80% increase in rental rates on a net effective basis and 60% on a cash basis compared to prior rents in Q4 2024.

How many square feet of leases did Rexford Industrial (REXR) execute in Q4 2024?

Rexford Industrial executed approximately 657,000 square feet of leases, including 422,000 square feet of renewals and 235,000 square feet of new leases.

What was Rexford Industrial's (REXR) occupancy rate as of October 31, 2024?

As of October 31, 2024, Rexford Industrial's year-to-date Same Property Portfolio average occupancy was 96.8% with an ending occupancy of 95.9%.