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Jun 30, 2023
Piedmont Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Piedmont reported a net loss and a decrease in Core FFO per share due to increased interest expense, while leasing activity remained resilient with significant new tenant acquisitions.
Key Takeaways
Piedmont Office Realty Trust reported a net loss of $2.0 million for Q2 2023, compared to a net income of $8.0 million in Q2 2022. Core FFO per diluted share decreased to $0.45 from $0.50 year-over-year, primarily due to increased interest expense. However, the company demonstrated strong leasing activity, completing approximately 581,000 square feet of leasing transactions, with a 14.3% increase in cash rental rates.
Net loss applicable to Piedmont was $2.0 million, compared to net income of $8.0 million in the same quarter last year.
Core FFO was $0.45 per diluted share, down from $0.50 in the second quarter of 2022, mainly due to a significant increase in interest expense.
Completed approximately 581,000 square feet of leasing transactions, with over 40% attributed to new tenant leasing.
Cash rents on leases executed during the quarter increased by approximately 14% for space vacant one year or less.
Forward Guidance
Piedmont updated its 2023 guidance to reflect rising interest rates and the impact of new senior notes, expecting Core FFO per diluted share to be between $1.74 and $1.80.
Positive Outlook
- Depreciation is expected to be between $148 million and $151 million.
- Amortization is projected to be between $87 million and $89 million.
- Core FFO applicable to common stock is estimated to be between $216 million and $223 million.
- The company anticipates completing its tender offer to purchase $300 million of its 2024 Notes.
- No speculative acquisitions or dispositions are included in the guidance.
Challenges Ahead
- Net income/(loss) is projected to be between $(19) million and $(17) million.
- The approximately 5% difference between the stated interest rate on the 2024 Notes and the new 2028 Notes will result in an approximately $20.2 million increase in annual interest expense.
- Actual results could differ materially due to various factors including market conditions, lease commencements, and capital expenditures.
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