The earnings call reflects a challenging quarter for OPI, with significant financial performance declines, occupancy challenges, and uncertainties around debt maturities. Although there are positive actions in leasing and property dispositions, these are overshadowed by the financial and operational difficulties faced.
Company Guidance
During the Office Properties Income Trust (OPI) third quarter 2024 earnings call, the executives provided detailed guidance focused on financial metrics and strategic actions. The company reported a normalized funds from operations (FFO) of $22.1 million, or $0.43 per share, which fell short of their guidance by $0.03 due to increased reserve for uncollectible rents and higher operating expenses. For the fourth quarter, OPI expects normalized FFO to range between $0.33 and $0.35 per share, driven by lower net operating income (NOI) and higher interest expenses. The same-property cash basis NOI declined by 4% compared to the previous year, coming in at $59.3 million. OPI's portfolio occupancy was reported at 82.8%, with same-property occupancy slightly higher at 89.3%. The company also highlighted efforts to manage debt maturities, having reduced the 2025 debt maturity from $650 million to approximately $457 million through strategic exchanges and property sales. They are actively negotiating potential debt exchanges and have outlined plans to sell 17 properties totaling 1.6 million square feet for $119 million to enhance liquidity. Despite challenges in the office sector, including shifts in space utilization and market conditions, OPI remains focused on tenant retention and property dispositions to navigate the financial landscape.
Debt Reduction and Refinancing Efforts
OPI completed $1.3 billion in secured financings in the first half of the year, reducing total debt by nearly $300 million. They exchanged $42.5 million of unsecured senior notes for new secured senior notes and common shares, reducing 2025 debt maturity from $650 million to $457 million.
Leasing Activity
During the third quarter, OPI executed 14 leases totaling 987,000 square feet with a weighted average lease term of 10.2 years. Renewals included a 554,000 square foot lease with Bank of America at a 2% roll-up in rent and a 235,000 square foot lease with AT&T at an 11% roll-up in rent.
Property Dispositions
OPI sold 6 properties for $46 million in the third quarter and is under agreement to sell an additional 17 properties for $119 million.
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Office Properties Income (OPI) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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OPI Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Oct 30, 2024
$1.97
$1.59
-19.29%
Jul 31, 2024
$2.48
$2.66
+7.26%
May 01, 2024
$1.98
$2.54
+28.28%
Feb 15, 2024
$3.94
$3.72
-5.58%
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FAQ
When does Office Properties Income Trust (OPI) report earnings?
Office Properties Income Trust (OPI) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 13, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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