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- **Tenant Deal Uncertainty**: Geriatric hospital sale under exclusivity; CHCT reserved $8.7M in notes, expecting minimal recovery beyond transaction proceeds.
- **Acquisition Momentum**: $146M pipeline with 9.1%–9.75% returns, funded via capital recycling; Q2 acquisition of $26.5M rehab facility leased through 2040.
- **Financial Performance**: Core revenue up 2.2% Q/Q to $30.7M; FFO $0.23 (excluding $0.28 one-time charges), AFFO $0.50 (excluding $0.06 charges).
- **Strategic Priorities**: Focus on capital recycling, dividend growth, and improving occupancy to 92%+ over next year.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Geriatric Behavioral Hospital Tenant Update**: Signed a letter of intent to sell operations of 6 hospitals, with CHCT negotiating new leases. The tenant is exploring strategic alternatives, and while the transaction is under exclusivity, it remains uncertain. CHCT has fully reserved notes receivable, recognizing $260,000 in cash rent Q2 vs. $165,000 Q1.
- **Acquisition Pipeline**: Acquired an inpatient rehab facility for $26.5M with a 9.4% return. Six additional properties ($146M total) under purchase agreements, expected to close Q4 2025–Q2 2027 with returns 9.1%–9.75%. Capital recycling efforts aim to fund pipeline without over-leveraging.
- **Leasing Activity**: Occupancy 90.7% (down 0.2% Q/Q). Three properties undergoing redevelopment; one leased July 1, contributing AFFO late Q4 2025.
- **Dividend Growth**: Raised quarterly dividend to $0.4725, annualized $1.89, continuing streak of quarterly increases since IPO.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Revenue**: Total Q2 revenue $29.1M, excluding $1.7M interest reversal, core portfolio grew 2.2% Q/Q to $30.7M.
- **Expenses**: Property operating expenses down $500K Q/Q to $5.6M (seasonal). G&A expenses $10.6M, including $5.9M severance charge; normalized G&A $4.7M (down $400K Q/Q).
- **FFO/AFFO**: FFO $0.23 (reduced $0.28 by onetime items), AFFO $0.50 (reduced $0.06). Interest expense up $240K Q/Q to $6.6M due to revolver borrowings.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Funding Strategy**: Prioritize capital recycling over ATM; revolver usage to remain moderate. Disposition cap rates expected 7.5%–8%.
- **Tenant Deal Risk**: Minimal capital needed for asset readiness; no expectation of recovering notes receivable beyond transaction proceeds.
- **Occupancy Outlook**: Target 100+ basis points improvement over next 4–6 quarters, driven by new SVP and portfolio optimization.
- **Leverage Management**: Maintain modest leverage, avoiding over-reliance on revolver for acquisitions.

Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated (CHCT) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Stable Portfolio Performance**: 90.9% occupancy and flat lease terms highlight operational resilience.
- **Strategic Acquisitions**: $169M pipeline with 9.1%-9.75% returns positions for long-term growth.
- **Troubled Tenant Risk Management**: $165K Q1 payments and Q3 2025 resolution timeline mitigate near-term cash flow risks.
- **Dividend Growth Continuity**: 2025 Q1 dividend increase to $1.88 annualized reflects financial stability.
- **Capital Discipline**: No ATM activity; using asset sales and revolver to fund growth without increasing leverage.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Leasing and Portfolio Stability**: Occupancy rate remained steady at 90.9%, with a weighted average remaining lease term of 6.7 years. Asset Management team focused on cost control and tenant relations.
- **Acquisition Activity**: 
  - Purchased a behavioral health facility for $9.7 million (including $1.4M TI), with a 2040 lease and 9.5% return.
  - Signed agreements for seven properties ($169.5M total) with expected returns of 9.1%-9.75%, closing through 2027.
- **Troubled Tenant Update**: Geriatric psychiatric hospital operator made $165K payments and is exploring asset sales. CHCT maintains lease and note levers to influence buyer interest, with potential resolution by Q3 2025.
- **Dividend Growth**: Raised quarterly dividend to $0.47 per share, annualized to $1.88, continuing the streak of quarterly increases since IPO.

**【CFO Financial Highlights】**
- **Revenue**: Q1 2025 total revenue $30.1M, +2.5% YoY, driven by acquisitions and seasonal expense reimbursements.
- **Expenses**: 
  - Property operating expenses rose $600K QoQ due to seasonal utilities and snow removal.
  - G&A expenses increased $300K QoQ, mainly from deferred compensation and annual cost adjustments.
- **FFO and AFFO**: 
  - FFO: $12.7M ($0.47 per share), slightly down from Q4 2024.
  - AFFO: $14.7M ($0.55 per share), stable QoQ.
- **Leverage Management**: No ATM share issuance due to low stock price; using asset sales and revolver draws to fund acquisitions while maintaining modest leverage.

**【Key Q&A Insights】**
- **Tenant Sales Timeline**: Expected clarity on operator’s asset sales by Q3 2025, with CHCT evaluating lease/note options if buyer interest wanes.
- **Capital Allocation**: Prioritize acquisitions via asset recycling and revolver draws; no immediate plans for preferred stock or share buybacks.
- **Portfolio Health**: No significant issues with smaller tenants; macro environment stable for healthcare providers.
- **Pipeline Certainty**: $169M acquisition pipeline treated as “solid,” with closings staggered through 2027.

Community Healthcare Trust (CHCT)-30 Apr 25-2025 Q1 Earnings call transcript

- **Acquisition Momentum**: 2024 acquisitions total $72.1M with 9.1%-9.75% returns; 2025 pipeline includes $146M in developments.
- **Tenant Risk Mitigation**: Geriatric psychiatric operator shows early signs of recovery, with partial payments in Q1 2025.
- **Financial Resilience**: Despite FFO decline (-14.5% YoY), AFFO remains stable at $14.6M; dividend raised 5.8% YoY.
- **Capital Flexibility**: $400M revolver and asset recycling options support $120M-$150M annual acquisitions without over-leveraging.
- **Stable Portfolio**: Occupancy at 90.9% with 6.7-year lease duration; redevelopment projects to drive future growth.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Acquired 9 properties totaling 261,000 sq. ft. in 2024 for $72.1 million, with 99.3% occupancy and expected returns of 9.1%-9.75%.
- 6 properties leased to a geriatric psychiatric operator (79,000 sq. ft., $3.2M annual rent) remain underperforming; received partial payments in Q1 2025, with tenant exploring asset sales.
- Expanded credit facility to $400M (from $150M), no debt maturities until 2028; dividend raised to $1.87 annualized.
- 2025 pipeline includes $146M in development projects (9.1%-9.75% returns) and $33M in pending acquisitions.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q4 2024 total revenue: $29.3M (flat vs. Q3 2024).
- FFO: $12.7M (-14.5% YoY) due to $3.2M loss from geriatric psychiatric tenant.
- AFFO: $14.6M (-9% YoY), with $0.55 per share.
- Property operating expenses: $5.5M (down $500K QoQ due to lower utilities).
- Interest expense: $6.4M (up $100K QoQ due to higher borrowings and term loan spreads).

**【Q&A Highlights】**
1. **Tenant Recovery Timeline**: 
   - Operator may sell 1-2 hospitals in 2025; CHCT expects partial rent payments ($100K-$200K/Q) to resume in Q1 2025.
   - If properties are vacated, CHCT could re-lease within 6-12 months with 10%-20% rent increases and $100K-$200K per property CapEx.
2. **Capital Allocation**: 
   - Near-term acquisitions ($33M in Q1 2025) will be funded via asset sales and revolver; ATM share issuance contingent on higher share price.
   - Annual acquisition target remains $120M-$150M, focusing on 9.1%-9.75% returns.
3. **Dividend Sustainability**: 
   - AFFO coverage stable despite geriatric tenant impact; expects resolution of tenant issue to restore AFFO growth.
   - No plans to reduce dividend; Board confident in long-term coverage.
4. **Occupancy Outlook**: 
   - Core portfolio occupancy expected to remain stable at 91%-93%, supported by redevelopment projects.


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