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- **Major Development Win**: 49-story luxury tower JV with PMG in St. Petersburg, targeting 4-year completion timeline.
- **Leasing Momentum**: 144,000 sq. ft. Q1 leasing, including full lease-up of Phoenix property; 143,000 sq. ft. of signed deals pending occupancy.
- **Financial Strength**: Q1 NOI +$0.5M vs. Q4; core FFO $0.30/share; net debt/EBITDA 6.7x with $37M liquidity.
- **Sunbelt Dominance**: 60% of Q1 leasing in Phoenix; 8.5% rent growth on renewals; same-store NOI +4.4% YoY.
- **Debt Management**: 2025 maturities in advanced refinancing; credit facility extension likely to 2026.


**【CEO Operational Highlights】**
- **City Center Redevelopment Update**: Entered into a 50% joint venture with Property Markets Group (PMG) to develop a 49-story luxury residential tower in St. Petersburg. Presales expected to begin soon, with construction anticipated to take 3 years. Project leverages Waldorf Astoria brand and prime waterfront location.
- **Leasing Activity**: 
  - 144,000 sq. ft. of new and renewal leasing in Q1, including a 34,000 sq. ft. lease at Papago Tech (Phoenix), fully leasing the property.
  - Post-quarter, signed a 66,000 sq. ft. 10-year lease at Greenwood Boulevard (Orlando), with current tenant paying termination fee and extending remaining 58,000 sq. ft. to 2033.
- **Rent Growth**: 8.5% positive cash release spread on renewals over 12 months; same-store NOI up 4.4% YoY.
- **Market Trends**: National office leasing volume +15% YoY, Sunbelt markets (e.g., Phoenix) outperforming.

**【CFO Financial Results】**
- **Core Metrics**: 
  - Q1 NOI: $26.0M (+$0.5M vs. Q4), driven by same-store growth and lower expenses.
  - Core FFO: $12.3M ($0.30/share), +$0.6M vs. Q4.
  - AFFO: $6.5M ($0.16/share), stable with no single TI/LC >$0.5M impact.
- **Debt Management**: 
  - Total debt: $646M; net debt/EBITDA: 6.7x.
  - Credit facility maturing Nov 2025; plan to extend to Nov 2026.
  - Two 2025 property maturities (Orlando, Tampa) in advanced refinancing discussions.
- **Liquidity**: $37M cash/restricted cash; $42M undrawn on credit facility.

**【Q&A Key Takeaways】**
- **Development Timing**: 
  - Presales expected to begin within weeks; full project timeline ~4 years (1 year presales + 3 years construction).
  - No disruption to existing tenants during transition, with alternative parking arrangements in place.
- **Occupancy Outlook**: 
  - Q1 occupancy: 84.9% (slight decline due to known vacates).
  - 143,000 sq. ft. of signed but unoccupied leases expected to commence over next two quarters.
  - Full-year occupancy target: 85%-87%.
- **Market Performance**: 
  - Phoenix driving 60% of Q1 leasing volume; Sunbelt markets (e.g., Raleigh, Tampa) showing strong NOI growth.
  - Portland property (72,000 sq. ft. vacate) not a strategic market; focus on Sunbelt investments.


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- **Strong Leasing Growth**: 35% YoY increase in 2024, 17% rental rate hike on upgraded assets
- **Sunbelt Dominance**: 87.6% Sunbelt occupancy, 95% of pre-pandemic leasing volume
- **Strategic Capital Allocation**: $12M asset sale to focus on high-growth markets
- **Debt Management Stability**: 6.9x net debt/EBITDA, $42M undrawn credit facility
- **Future NOI Growth**: 2.5-4.5% same-store guidance for 2025

**【CEO Operational Highlights】**
- **Market Recovery & Leasing Momentum**: 2024 saw 35% increase in new/renewal leases (806k sq ft) vs 2023, with 5.9% cash rent roll-up. Q4 2024 leasing volume at 90% of pre-pandemic levels, Sunbelt markets at 95%.
- **Asset Upgrades Driving Growth**: 231k sq ft of modern spec suites (75% leased), 9 property upgrades since 2021. Pima Center/Dallas 2525 upgrades led to 17% rental rate increase on expansion space.
- **Strategic Dispositions**: Sold Superior Pointe ($12M) in Denver due to challenging submarket dynamics, reallocating capital to high-growth Sunbelt markets.
- **Future Outlook**: 2025 core FFO per share guidance aligned with Q4 results. Expect occupancy growth (+200k sq ft) driven by Sunbelt markets, with same-store NOI growth 2.5-4.5%.

**【CFO Financial Summary】**
- **Q4 2024 Financials**: 
  - Core FFO: $11.7M ($0.28/share), +$600K vs Q3
  - AFFO: $4.3M ($0.10/share), impacted by $2.3M leasing commissions
  - NOI: $25.5M, +$900K vs Q3
- **Balance Sheet**: 
  - Total Debt: $647M (6.9x net debt/EBITDA)
  - $42M undrawn on $467M credit facility
  - 2025 debt maturities: $17M (Greenwood Blvd, Orlando; Lake Mary, FL)
- **2025 Guidance**: 
  - Core FFO per share growth via lease commencements
  - 2.5-4.5% same-store NOI growth
  - No acquisitions/dispositions beyond Superior Pointe sale

**【Key Q&A Insights】**
- **Capital Allocation**: Focused on Sunbelt markets with 87.6% Sunbelt occupancy. Portland/Seattle assets considered non-core, Denver mixed.
- **Spec Suites Strategy**: 50k sq ft pipeline in Phoenix/Tampa, targeting 100%+ returns on smaller suites.
- **St. Petersburg Redevelopment**: Developer partner secured for 164-unit condo/78k sq ft retail. Economic terms TBD post-construction derisking.
- **GSA Tenant Risk**: 1.9% portfolio exposure to U.S. Attorney's Office (lease expiring 2026), renewal discussions ongoing.
- **Debt Management**: 2025 maturities refinanced at lower rates, 2026 credit facility extension likely.

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