Brixmor Q1 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Brixmor Property Group reported a net income of $59.8 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The company executed 1.4 million square feet of new and renewal leases and generated same property NOI growth of 3.0%.
Executed 1.4 million square feet of new and renewal leases, with rent spreads on comparable space of 10.2%.
Achieved total leased occupancy of 92.2%, with anchor leased occupancy at 95.4% and small shop leased occupancy at 85.1%.
Stabilized $41.3 million of reinvestment projects at an average incremental NOI yield of 11%.
Generated same property NOI growth of 3.0%, driven by base rent contributions.
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Forward Guidance
Brixmor withdrew its 2020 NAREIT FFO and same property NOI guidance on March 30, 2020, due to the uncertainty caused by COVID-19.
Positive Outlook
- Solidified its financial flexibility and liquidity, with total liquidity of $1.2 billion.
- Reduced anticipated 2020 property level operating expenses by 15%.
- Extended project timelines of certain pre-leased, in process reinvestment projects and reduced expected maintenance capital, resulting in the deferral of approximately $110 million of capital expenditures originally anticipated in 2020.
- Began evaluating and implementing rent deferral agreements in exchange for lease concessions with certain impacted retailers.
- Implemented “BrixAssist” program in order to support its small shop businesses.
Challenges Ahead
- Withdrew its 2020 NAREIT FFO and same property NOI guidance on March 30, 2020.
- Temporarily suspended its quarterly cash dividend.
- COVID-19 is causing inherent uncertainty as it relates to the Company’s reinvestment projects.
- Recognized $2.6 million of revenues deemed uncollectible related to COVID-19.
- Experienced a $3.8 million reduction in straight-line rental income, net related to COVID-19.