Q3 2024 Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust Earnings Call Transcript
Key Points
- Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (DREUF) reported a 4% year-over-year increase in FFO per unit, reaching $0.26.
- The company achieved a 3.3% NOI growth for the quarter and 5.1% on a year-to-date basis, aligning with their expectations.
- DREUF ended the third quarter with a high occupancy rate of 95.5%, indicating strong demand for their properties.
- The company completed substantial progress on its solar project in the Netherlands, with a system capacity of 3.4 megawatts and a forecasted yield on cost of over 8%.
- DREUF is actively pursuing build-to-suit opportunities and expanding its solar program, which are expected to provide accretive returns.
- Comparative properties NOI growth was partially impacted by expected vacancies in Quebec and Spain, totaling 534,000 square feet.
- The Dream Summit JV experienced a 300 basis point drop in occupancy due to a tenant default and a planned vacancy from a recent acquisition.
- There is a noted increase in lease incentives and indirect leasing costs, which may impact profitability if not managed carefully.
- The company anticipates flat occupancy in the fourth quarter, which may not meet previous expectations of an upward trend.
- DREUF faces challenges in the Montreal market, with slower leasing activity compared to other regions.
Welcome to the Dream Industrial REIT Third Quarter 2024 Results Conference Call on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. (Operator Instructions) The conference is being recorded.
(Operator Instructions) During this call, management of Dream Industrial REIT may make statements containing forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Dream Industrial REIT's control that could cause actual results to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking information.
Additional information about these assumptions and risks and uncertainties is contained in Dream Industrial REIT's filings with securities regulators, including its latest annual information form and MD&A. These filings are also available on Dream Industrial REIT's website at www.dreamindustrialreit.ca.
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