Corporación Inmobiliaria Vesta Reports First Quarter 2024 Earnings Results
- Vesta reported total income of US$60.6 million for Q1 2024, a 21.3% increase year over year.
- Adjusted NOI margin and EBITDA margin reached 96.0% and 84.7% respectively.
- Vesta's FFO increased by 32.4% to US$40.4 million compared to Q1 2023.
- Leasing activity in Q1 2024 reached 2.0 million sf, with total portfolio occupancy at 94.0%.
- Vesta achieved 28% of its ESG Bond KPIs ahead of schedule.
- The company sold a non-strategic land lease property for US$780,000.
- Financial indicators showed positive growth in revenue, NOI, EBITDA, and FFO.
- None.
Insights
Vesta's recent earnings release presents a robust financial performance with a significant year-over-year increase in total income, primarily driven by new lease contracts and an inflationary benefit. Investors would note the 21.3% increase in total rental income and the 32.4% surge in funds from operations (FFO), both indicative of strong operational efficiency and revenue growth. The company's strategic focus on pre-leasing to major e-commerce players, as evidenced by the deal with Latin America's largest e-commerce company, is a testament to their market positioning and ability to attract and retain high-profile tenants.
However, the slight decline in EBITDA per share and the decrease in adjusted NOI and EBITDA margins, albeit marginal, may reflect rising costs or administrative expenses. While these dips are not alarming, they merit close monitoring in subsequent quarters for potential trends. Diving deeper into the robust 84.7% Adjusted EBITDA margin, investors should appreciate it as a sign of operational effectiveness, especially when compared to industry averages, which typically hover around 30-50% for real estate companies.
The comprehensive gain reported is exceptionally high, influenced by revaluation gains on investment properties. While this is positive, the sustainability of these valuation gains may vary with market conditions. The 10.1% yield on cost for Vesta's construction in progress suggests that the new projects are expected to offer attractive returns relative to investment, a key metric for evaluating the potential success of ongoing developments.
A standout aspect of Vesta's report is their achievement of 28% of their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Bond Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to green-certified Gross Leasable Area (GLA), far outpacing the company's 2031 targets. This swift progress displays Vesta's commitment to sustainability and could enhance their reputation among socially responsible investors. It's also important to note that as ESG factors are increasingly incorporated into investment decisions, such achievements could positively influence investor sentiment and potentially contribute to a decrease in the cost of capital over time.
The real estate sector is intricately linked to broader economic dynamics and Vesta's performance in this quarter, including a 4.4% increase in the value of its investment property portfolio, reflects strong market conditions. The specific focus on industrial real estate, with significant leasing activity and construction expansion in key metropolitan areas such as Mexico City, Monterrey and the Bajio region, aligns with current demands driven by the e-commerce sector's growth. Their targeted approach to construction and leasing, particularly preleasing large spaces to major players, indicates confidence in the sector's ongoing expansion and the company's ability to meet the demand.
Q1 2024 Highlights
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Vesta delivered outstanding financial results for the first quarter 2024, achieving
US in total income; a$ 60.6 million 21.3% year over year increase. Q1 2024 Adjusted NOI margin and Adjusted EBITDA margin reached96.0% and84.7% , respectively. Vesta FFO ended Q1 2024 atUS ; a$ 40.4 million 32.4% increase compared toUS in Q1 2023.$ 30.5 million -
First quarter 2024 leasing activity reached 2.0 million sf: 1.2 million sf in new contracts- including a pre-lease with Latin America’s largest e-commerce company and longtime Vesta client- among others, and 0.8 million sf in lease renewals. Vesta’s first quarter 2024 total portfolio occupancy reached
94.0% , while stabilized and same-store occupancy reached97.1% and97.4% , respectively. -
During the first quarter 2024, Vesta preleased 845,957 sf within its Vesta Park Punta Norte building in
Mexico City to one of the largest e-commerce Companies inLatin America , underscoring Vesta’s leadership position and success in building a strong presence within Mexico’s key metropolitan areas. -
Trailing twelve-month renewals and re-leasing reached 4.1 million sf with a weighted average spread of
8.0% . Same-store NOI increased by5.6% year on year. -
New construction during the quarter exceeded 1.0 million sf: Vesta began construction on three new buildings in Monterrey and one in
Queretaro for Vesta´s longtime client Safran, aligned with the Company’s growth plan and reflecting strong market dynamics. Vesta’s current construction in progress reached 4.1 million sf by the end of the first quarter 2024, representing aUS estimated investment and a$ 344.5 million 10.1% yield on cost, in markets includingMexico City ,Ciudad Juarez , Monterrey andBajio region. -
Vesta achieved
28% of its ESG Bond KPIs related to the portfolio’s green certified GLA, by year end 2023, exceeding its targeted 2031 timeframe. This was achieved through the Company´s focus on GLA certification for existing properties and by the accelerated portfolio growth in recent years. Vesta continues to monitor these KPIs, as any asset sales or changes to the portfolio composition can impact this metric. -
Vesta sold a non-strategic land lease property in the
Bajio for US during the first quarter 2024 as part of the Company’s strategy to opportunistically recycle non-strategically relevant assets.$780,000
Financial Indicators (million) |
Q1 2024 |
Q1 2023 |
Chg. % |
Total Rental Income |
60.6 |
49.9 |
21.3 |
Total Revenues (-) Energy |
59.7 |
49.6 |
20.5 |
Adjusted NOI |
57.4 |
47.8 |
20.1 |
Adjusted NOI Margin % |
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|
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
50.6 |
42.1 |
20.2 |
Adjusted EBITDA Margin % |
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|
EBITDA Per Share |
0.0572 |
0.0606 |
(5.6) |
Total Comprehensive Income |
124.0 |
59.1 |
109.8 |
Vesta FFO |
40.4 |
30.5 |
32.4 |
Vesta FFO Per Share |
0.0456 |
0.0439 |
3.9 |
Vesta FFO (-) Tax Expense |
33.4 |
9.7 |
242.9 |
Vesta FFO (-) Tax Expense Per Share |
0.0377 |
0.0140 |
169.1 |
Diluted EPS |
0.1402 |
0.0851 |
64.6 |
Shares (average) |
884.8 |
694.3 |
27.4 |
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First quarter 2024 revenue reached
US ; a$ 60.6 million 21.3% year on year increase fromUS in the first quarter 2023 primarily due to$ 49.9 million US in new revenue-generating contracts and a$ 8.9 million US inflationary benefit on first quarter 2024 results.$ 2.1 million -
First quarter 2024 Adjusted Net Operating Income (Adjusted NOI) 1 increased
20.1% toUS , compared to$ 57.4 million US in the first quarter 2023. The first quarter 2024 Adjusted NOI margin was$ 47.8 million 96.0% ; a 35-basis-point year on year decrease due to increased property-related costs. -
First quarter 2024 Adjusted EBITDA 2 increased
20.1% toUS , as compared to$ 50.6 million US in the first quarter 2023. The Adjusted EBITDA margin was$ 42.1 million 84.7% ; a 21-basis-point decrease primarily due to increased administrative expenses during the quarter. -
First quarter 2024 Vesta funds from operations (Vesta FFO) increased by
32.4% toUS , from$ 40.4 million US in 2023. Vesta FFO per share was$ 30.5 million US for the first quarter 2024 compared with$ 0.04 56US for the same period in 2023; a$ 0.04 393.9% increase resulting from an increase in Adjusted EBITDA, while interest expenses and current tax for the quarter decreased. First quarter 2024 Vesta FFO excluding current tax wasUS compared to$ 33.4 million US in the first quarter 2023, due to higher profit, lower interest expense and lower current taxes in the first quarter 2024 relative to the same period in 2023.$ 9.7 million -
First quarter 2024 total comprehensive gain was
US , versus$ 124.0 million US in the first quarter 2023. This increase was primarily due to increased revenues and a higher gain on the revaluation of investment properties during the quarter.$ 59.1 million -
The total value of Vesta’s investment property portfolio was
US as of March 31, 2024; a$ 3.4 billion 4.4% increase compared toUS at the end of March 31, 2023.$ 3.2 billion
For a full version of Corporación Inmobiliaria Vesta First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release, please visit: https://ir.vesta.com.mx/financial-results
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
Vesta will host a conference call on Friday, April 26, 2024, to discuss these results at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time / 9:00 a.m. Mexico City Time.
To participate in the conference call, please connect via webcast or by dialing:
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A telephonic replay will be available for one week following the conference call and can be accessed two hours subsequent to call’s completion via Vesta’s IR website, along with the company's earnings press release, financial tables, and slide presentation.
About Vesta
Vesta is a real estate owner, developer and asset manager of industrial buildings and distribution centers in
Note on Forward-Looking Statements
This report may contain certain forward-looking statements and information relating to the Company and its expected future performance that reflects the current views and/or expectations of the Company and its management with respect to its performance, business and future events. Forward looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may contain words like “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “envisages,” “will likely result,” or any other words or phrases of similar meaning. Such statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, regional and local economic and political climates; (ii) changes in global financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates; (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties; (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties; (v) tax structuring and changes in income tax laws and rates; (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain; (vii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters; (viii) risks related to any potential health crisis and the measures that governments, agencies, law enforcement and/or health authorities implement to address such crisis; and (ix) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores and in the
1 Adjusted NOI and Adjusted NOI Margin calculations have been modified, please refer to Notes and Disclaimers
2 Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin calculations have been modified, please refer to Notes and Disclaimers
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Juan Sottil, CFO
+52 55 5950-0070 ext. 133
jsottil@vesta.com.mx
Fernanda Bettinger, IRO
+52 55 5950-0070 ext. 163
mfbettinger@vesta.com.mx
investor.relations@vesta.com.mx
Barbara Cano, InspIR Group
+1 646 452-2334
barbara@inspirgroup.com
Source: Corporación Inmobiliaria Vesta S.A.B. de C.V.
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