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Mobile Infrastructure (BEEP) Q3 Earnings call transcript Nov 13, 2024

Daily EarningsWednesday, Nov 13, 2024 6:45 pm ET

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BEEP -- CINF +0.34% CLF +6.62% GPCR -0.14%

Mobile Infrastructure Corporation held its third quarter 2024 earnings call, providing insights into the company's financial performance and strategic outlook. The call, led by CEO Manuel Chavez and President Stephanie Hogue, highlighted the company's operational and financial progress, growth opportunities, and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing shareholder value.

Financial Performance and Strategic Shifts

Mobile Infrastructure reported a net operating income (NOI) growth of 3.8% to $5.9 million in the third quarter, with year-to-date NOI growth at 9.5%. This growth is attributed to the strategic shift from leases to management contracts, which has increased utilization, provided real-time market insights, and enabled greater control over expenses at the asset level. The company's revenue grew by 21% year-over-year to $9.8 million, reflecting the conversion of 29 parking assets to management contracts and a modest contribution from organic growth.

Operational and Business Highlights

The company's third quarter performance was marked by an increase in recurring contract parking volumes, offsetting sluggish transient parking demand at hospitality and event locations. The conversion of Class B downtown commercial offices to residential apartments, especially in markets like Cincinnati, Fort Worth, Cleveland, and Indianapolis, is seen as a significant growth driver for Mobile Infrastructure. The first residential project is expected to begin delivering space in Q4, potentially boosting demand at adjacent parking locations.

Capital Structure and Shareholder Value

Mobile Infrastructure has taken steps to enhance shareholder value by establishing a $40 million line of credit for initiatives such as share repurchases and the redemption of preferred shares. The company has redeemed $7.8 million of preferred shares since implementation, reducing the remaining amount to $23.7 million. Additionally, a $10 million share repurchase program has been initiated, with about 250,000 shares repurchased at an average price of $3.16 per share.

Outlook and Opportunities

Looking ahead, Mobile Infrastructure expects to build on its proven operating model to become a leading acquirer in the fragmented parking industry. The company is actively evaluating opportunities to expand its portfolio with assets that have multiple demand drivers, leveraging its market expertise and first-mover advantage in capturing new growth opportunities.

Conclusion

Mobile Infrastructure Corporation's third quarter 2024 earnings call painted a picture of a company making operational and financial progress, capitalizing on strategic shifts, and exploring growth opportunities. The company's focus on operational improvements, shareholder value enhancement, and strategic acquisitions positions it well for future growth and success.

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Regime_Change

11/14

$CLF The tactic, which LG has never fully explained, focuses on growth through debt-backed acquisitions, no matter the cost, to transform basic materials into top-quality auto components while maintaining a 0% profit.

skilliard7

$CLF The portly Brazilian loudmouth misses the mark once more. Continual underachievement. No surprise his wife left him. Son as CFO and a weak board. This is a subpar company.

vaxop

$CLF has already missed out on the Trump bump. HRC is trading at $689 now, and the Jan 2025 futures are priced at $735, with Feb at $780 and March-August between $800. We have just one more quarter to endure before we can hopefully expect positive EPS. There’s another potential wind at our backs — the market still seems to believe that CLF will make another offer for US Steel. This is advantageous for us because CLF doesn’t have the cash to execute such a move, forcing them to rely on another offering and take on more debt and dilution via a cash/stock offer, similar to what they recently did with Stelco but on a much larger scale. As a worker, I hope the Nippon deal gets scrapped, but as a shareholder, I’m rooting for its approval because I believe CLF’s stock will rise on the news.

lies_are_comforting

$CLF has already seen the Trump bump fade away. Looking at the current price of $689 for HRC and the Jan 2025 futures at $735, Feb at $780, and March-August between $800, we're headed for another negative quarter before we can hope for positive EPS. There's another potential tailwind in the market, and that's the possibility of CLF making another offer for US Steel. This could be beneficial because CLF doesn't have the cash yet, which means they might have to resort to another offering, leading to more debt and dilution through a cash/stock offer similar to the one they recently did for Stelco, but on a much larger scale. As an employee, I hope the Nippon deal gets squashed, but as a shareholder, I'm rooting for its approval because I believe CLF will rise on that news.

charon-the-boatman

$CLF will end the day above 12.24 tomorrow! No need to stress.

werewere223

$CLF will finish above 12.24 tomorrow!!!Chill out!!!

Sam__93__

11/13

'Building on our proven operating model' sounds like corporate for 'We're going to buy more parking lots'. Anyone else tired of this growth strategy?

SHIT_ON_MY_BALLS

$CLF When Trump becomes president, he'll lower the capital gains tax immediately, making $CLF profitable once more. Next, he'll hit China with massive tariffs on steel exports. This stock has huge potential and could be the one to watch in 2017. Best of luck, everyone.

Tyler Grant

This is exactly the kind of operational improvement I look for in a stock. BEEP is a keeper in my book. Holding strong

S_H_R_O_O_M_S999

$40 million line of credit for share repurchases? Hope they know what they're doing. Doesn't feel entirely investor-friendly

birdflustocks

Residential conversions in Cincinnati and Fort Worth are game-changers for BEEP. Can't wait to see the Q4 numbers boost

Legend27893

3.8% NOI growth is okay, but is it enough to outpace industry inflation? Need to dig deeper into the expenses section...

Orion_MacGregor

Loving the strategic shift to management contracts! It's clear that's driving the growth. Buying more shares ASAP

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