Record Occupancy and Leasing Spreads
Achieved record overall anchor and small shop occupancy at 95.6%, 97.7%, and 91.1%, respectively, with a blended cash spread of 22% on new and renewal leases.
Strong Financial Performance
NAREIT FFO was $0.52 per share in Q3, driven by same-property NOI growth of 4.1%. The company increased its same-property NOI growth guidance to a range of 4.75% to 5.25% for 2024.
Strategic Realignment and Cost Savings
Implemented a regional realignment expected to more than offset a $2.5 million severance cost in annual savings.
Growth in External and Reinvestment Pipeline
Completed $64 million of acquisitions in Q3 with $81 million year-to-date and an additional $250 million of value-add acquisitions under control. Delivered $33 million at a 10% yield in the quarter with an in-process pipeline over $500 million at a 9% expected yield.
Dividend Increase
Increased the dividend to an annual rate of $1.15, an increase of 5.5%, while maintaining a conservative payout ratio.