Successful Business Simplification
The company successfully simplified its business by consolidating joint venture interests at key locations and de-risked through an equity offering. Refinancing of Queens Center was achieved well below target rates.
Strong Leasing Performance
In 2024, achieved 8.8% base rent releasing spreads for permanent tenants under 10,000 square feet, with new leases signed during this period at 17.6% higher base rent versus the prior period.
Improved Portfolio Traffic
Traffic for the year was up almost 2% compared to 2023, and portfolio traffic is back to pre-COVID levels.
Portfolio Occupancy Increase
Fourth quarter occupancy was 94.1%, up 40 basis points from the third quarter and 60 basis points from the previous year.
Significant Liquidity and Debt Reduction
The company has approximately $683 million of liquidity, and reduced debt to EBITDA to slightly below 8x, with a strategy to further reduce leverage to the low to mid 6x range.