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- **Record Leasing Momentum**: 405K sq ft leased in Q2, highest since 2019, with balanced NY/SF activity (52%/48%).
- **New York Strength**: 88.1% occupancy, key deals at 1301 Sixth Avenue and 900 Third Avenue, 12.9-year lease terms.
- **San Francisco Recovery**: 193K sq ft leased, AI-driven demand (55% of 2025 activity), sublease absorption.
- **Financial Resilience**: $534M cash, 73% fixed-rate debt, core FFO guidance raised to $0.57 midpoint.
- **Strategic Moves**: Refinancing 1301 Sixth Avenue, equity sale at One Front Street, $11.5M net proceeds.


**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- Announced a strategic alternatives review to maximize shareholder value, initiated in May, with confidentiality maintained.
- Emphasized focus on core operations despite the review, with no further comments on the matter during the call.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Q2 2025 core FFO of $0.17 per share, exceeding consensus by $0.03, driven by 405,000 sq ft leased (highest since 2019) and balanced activity across New York (52%) and San Francisco (48%).
- New York portfolio leased at 88.1%, highest since early 2022, with key deals at 1301 Sixth Avenue and 900 Third Avenue.
- San Francisco leasing acceleration to 193,000 sq ft, with AI-driven demand and sublease absorption.
- Full-year guidance raised for core FFO ($0.55-$0.59), leasing volume (1.3M sq ft), and occupancy (87.9% midpoint).

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q2 core FFO of $0.17 per share, with GAAP net income of $42.3M and Non-GAAP EPS of $0.17.
- Year-to-date cash NOI growth of 1.5%, with $534M cash on hand and $3.2B debt (73% fixed-rate, 4.3% WAC).
- Refinancing underway for 1301 Sixth Avenue, with 97% leased asset backing $860M loan.
- Sale of 25% equity in One Front Street for $255M, generating $11.5M net proceeds.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **1633 Broadway**: Active showings with asking rents $70-$90/sq ft, 50% of 2025 lease roll in New York occurring here.
- **San Francisco Demand**: AI companies account for 55% of 2025 leasing (800K sq ft), with 68% new to market, driving pipeline growth.
- **Political Impact**: No tenant hesitation noted despite mayoral race, with focus on long-term leases.
- **SEC Investigation**: No impact on strategic review, with inquiry focused on historical disclosures.
- **Leasing Strategy**: Pushing rents in high-occupancy Midtown buildings, with concessions stable in New York and variable in SF.


Paramount (PGRE)-31 Jul 25-2025 Q2 Earnings call transcript

- **Record Q1 Leasing**: 284,000 sq ft leased, strongest since 2019, driven by NYC office market recovery.
- **Major Deal Success**: 179,000 sq ft Kirkland & Ellis lease boosts 900 Third Avenue occupancy to 90%.
- **San Francisco AI Surge**: 20 AI-related deals (275,000 sq ft) highlight tech recovery.
- **Financial Resilience**: Core FFO of $0.17 beats expectations, despite San Francisco headwinds.
- **Capital Flexibility**: $95M from 900 Third Avenue sale, $1.5B debt maturing in 2026 with strong asset coverage.


**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Q1 2025 core FFO of $0.17 per share, exceeding consensus by $0.01.
- Record leasing activity of 284,000 sq ft, strongest since 2019, driven by New York's Manhattan office market recovery.
- Signed major 179,000 sq ft lease with Kirkland & Ellis at 900 Third Avenue, boosting occupancy from 68.9% to 90.2%.
- Highlighted 'flight-to-quality' trend, with tenants prioritizing high-quality, amenity-rich properties.

**【Peter Brindley - Real Estate Update】**
- New York portfolio leased occupancy 87.4% (up 240bps QoQ), San Francisco 82.3% (down 150bps QoQ).
- Q1 New York leasing pipeline >375,000 sq ft, with 60% on vacant space.
- San Francisco AI-based tenants accounted for 20 deals (275,000 sq ft), signaling tech recovery.
- 121,000 sq ft lease with Benesch at 1301 Avenue of the Americas brings occupancy to 90%.

**【Wilbur Paes - Financial Highlights】**
- Q1 same-store NOI decline of 4.1% (cash basis), driven by San Francisco lease expirations.
- Increased 2025 leasing guidance to 900,000-1.1M sq ft (midpoint +11%).
- Sold 45% stake in 900 Third Avenue for $95M, maintaining 55% ownership.
- $1.5B debt maturing in 2026, with 1301 6th Avenue (90% leased) as key asset.

**【Q&A Key Takeaways】**
- San Francisco optimism: mayor's pro-business policies, AI tenant influx, 32,000 sq ft law firm lease at One Market.
- 2026 move-outs: Showtime (250,000 sq ft) in New York, Visa (San Francisco) backfill underway.
- Capital strategy: opportunistic asset sales (e.g., 900 Third Avenue), maintaining flexibility.
- Pricing power in NYC: upper-floor rents >$120/sq ft, limited high-quality availability.


Paramount (PGRE)-1 May 25-2025 Q1 Earnings call transcript

- **Core FFO Beats Expectations**: Q4 $0.19 (FY24 $0.80), 2025 guidance $0.51-$0.57. 
- **Leasing Momentum Strong**: NY Midtown leasing up 38% YoY, SF AI-driven demand. 
- **Capital Flexibility**: $546M cash post-900 Third Ave sale, disciplined M&A approach. 
- **Risk Management**: 2025 SF expirations (Google/JPMorgan) offset by SF market recovery. 
- **ESG Leadership**: 6th straight GRESB 5-star rating, sector leader in sustainability. 


**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Q4 2024 Core FFO: $0.19 per share (FY24 total: $0.80, high-end of guidance). 
- 2025 Guidance: Core FFO $0.51-$0.57 (midpoint -26% vs 2024), leasing 800,000-1,000,000 sq ft.
- Key metrics: 
  - Q4 leasing: 109,000 sq ft (FY24: 763,500, +3% vs 2023). 
  - NY occupancy: 84.8% (Q3: 84.7%), SF: 83.8% (Q3: 83.6%).
- Capital activity: Sold 45% stake in 900 Third Ave for $95M net, bringing cash to $546.5M post-sale.
- ESG: 6th straight GRESB 5-star rating, sector leader in Office America category.

**【CFO Financial Review】**
- Q4 GAAP net loss: $38.4M (non-cash impairment at 55 Second St JV). 
- Same-store cash NOI: -0.1% QoQ, -1.1% YoY (better than expectations due to expense control). 
- 2025 Outlook: 
  - Core FFO decline driven by: 
    - $0.17 from lease expirations (e.g., Google/SF, JPMorgan/SF). 
    - $0.04 from non-cash straight-line rent. 
    - $0.02 from 900 Third Ave sale. 
  - Same-store NOI: -11% to -7% (cash basis), -13% to -9% (GAAP). 
  - Leasing velocity target: 800,000-1,000,000 sq ft. 

**【Peter Brindley - Leasing Update】**
- **New York**: 
  - Q4 leasing: 57,000 sq ft (FY24: 305,000). 
  - Midtown leasing activity highest since Q4 2019, 38% YoY increase. 
  - Pipeline: 350,000 sq ft out (50% vacant space), 200,000+ in advanced stages. 
  - Key deal: 131,000 sq ft lease at 900 Third Ave post-Q4. 
- **San Francisco**: 
  - Q4 leasing: 51,000 sq ft (FY24: 339,000, +40% YoY). 
  - AI companies leased 1M+ sq ft in 2024. 
  - Backfilling Google (One Market) and JPMorgan (One Front St) expirations. 
  - SF-wide leasing activity highest since 2019. 

**【Q&A Highlights】**
1. **Leasing Target Feasibility**: 
   - 2025 target of 900K midpoint achievable due to: 
     - Strong pipeline (350K sq ft out, 200K+ in advanced stages). 
     - Pricing power in scarce upper-floor market. 
     - 131K sq ft Q1 deal at 900 Third Ave. 
2. **SF Market Recovery**: 
   - Return to office trend (tech companies like Salesforce mandating 5-day workweek). 
   - AI funding ($47.3B in 2024) driving demand. 
   - SF leasing velocity improving, but supply still elevated. 
3. **Asset Sales Update**: 
   - 111 Sutter St: Lender extension to end-2025, no balance sheet risk. 
   - Market Center: Sale expected Q2, tax loss recognition. 
4. **2026 Maturities**: 
   - CMBS market improving (2024 issuance 2.5x 2023), but too early to detail refinancing plans. 
5. **CapEx Strategy**: 
   - No earmarked funds; prioritizing liquidity and strategic partnerships. 
   - 900 Third Ave sale highlights private market value vs public stock discount. 


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