One Liberty Properties reported a net income of $15.0 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $8.9 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, for the same period in the prior year. The increase was primarily due to a $12.0 million gain on the sale of real estate. Rental income was $22.7 million, compared to $27.7 million in the corresponding period of the prior year, which included $4.6 million from a settlement.
Occupancy rate reached 98.8%.
Paid off $21.8 million of credit facility debt.
Declared the 125th consecutive quarterly dividend.
Repurchased $9.6 million of shares in 2023.
The Company anticipates realizing the benefits of owning industrial properties due to the stability and consistency of the cash flow it delivers. They continue their pursuit of industrial properties and selective asset sales to further strengthen their portfolio and cashflow as they move through the coming year.