Phillips Edison Company Inc
For the period ended Jun 30, 2024. Filed Jul 26, 2024.
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Jun 30, 2024 · Filed Jul 26, 2024
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Period ended 2024-03-31; filed 2024-04-26.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONSCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-07-26.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONSThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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2024 BOND OFFERING—In May 2024, we completed the 2024 Bond Offering. The purchase price paid for the 5.750% notes due 2034 was 98.576% of the principal amount, resulting in gross proceeds of $345.0 million. The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by us.
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Rental Income increased $9.3 million primarily as follows:
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▪$1.3 million decrease due to the impact of lease straight-line rent adjustments;
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▪$0.4 million decrease primarily due to a decrease in tenant recovery income.
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•$6.6 million increase primarily related to our acquisition activity, net of dispositions.
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Property Operating Expenses increased $2.7 million primarily as follows:
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•$1.9 million increase from our same-center portfolio and corporate operating activities primarily due to higher compensation and insurance costs and an increase in common area maintenance spending; and
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(1)Includes defeasance fees related to early repayments of debt
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SUMMARY OF OPERATING ACTIVITIES FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 AND 2023
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Rental Income increased $19.6 million as follows:
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▪$1.6 million decrease due to the impact of lease straight-line rent adjustments;
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•$13.1 million increase primarily related to our acquisition activity, net of dispositions.
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Property Operating Expenses increased $4.2 million primarily as follows:
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•$1.7 million increase primarily due to our acquisition activity, net of dispositions.
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Real Estate Tax Expenses:
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Interest Expense, Net:
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(1)Includes defeasance fees related to early repayments of debt
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Other Expense, Net:
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(2)Excludes exercise of options.
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•proceeds from any equity offering activities;
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In May 2024, we completed the 2024 Bond Offering. The purchase price paid for the 5.750% notes due 2034 was 98.576% of the principal amount, resulting in gross proceeds of $345.0 million. The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by us.
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Subsequent to June 30, 2024, we acquired one property and one outparcel for $11.3 million.
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Property Dispositions—We sold no properties during the six months ended June 30, 2024, but we recognized a minimal loss on disposal of property due to miscellaneous write-off activity and expenses related to previous and future potential dispositions. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we sold one property and two outparcels at a contract price of $6.3 million, received $7.1 million in proceeds, and recognized a gain on disposal of property of $1.0 million which was primarily due to land acquired from us by local authorities.
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Rental Income increased $10.3 million primarily as follows:
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Property Operating Expenses increased $1.5 million primarily as follows:
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•$0.9 million increase primarily due to our acquisition activity, net of dispositions.
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•proceeds from any ATM offering activities;
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As of March 31, 2024, we owned equity interests in 304 shopping centers, including 284 wholly-owned shopping centers and 20 shopping centers owned through one unconsolidated joint venture, which comprised approximately 34.6 million square feet in 31 states. In addition to managing our shopping centers, our third-party investment management business provides comprehensive real estate management services to the Managed Funds.
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As of June 30, 2024, we owned equity interests in 306 shopping centers, including 286 wholly-owned shopping centers and 20 shopping centers owned through one unconsolidated joint venture, which comprised approximately 34.8 million square feet in 31 states. In addition to managing our shopping centers, our third-party investment management business provides comprehensive real estate management services to the Managed Funds.
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LEASE EXPIRATIONS—The following chart shows the aggregate scheduled lease expirations for our over 3000 Neighbors, excluding our Neighbors who are occupying space on a temporary basis, after March 31, 2024 for each of the next ten years and thereafter for our wholly-owned properties and the prorated portion of those owned through our unconsolidated joint venture:
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LEASE EXPIRATIONS—The following chart shows the aggregate scheduled lease expirations for our over 3,000 Neighbors, excluding our Neighbors who are occupying space on a temporary basis, after June 30, 2024 for each of the next ten years and thereafter for our wholly-owned properties and the prorated portion of those owned through our unconsolidated joint venture:
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Our basis for analyzing significant fluctuations in our results of operations generally includes review of the results of our same-center portfolio, non-same-center portfolio, and revenues and expenses from our management activities. We define our same-center portfolio as the 270 properties that were owned and operational prior to January 1, 2023. We define our non-same-center portfolio as those properties that were not fully owned and operational in both periods owing primarily to real estate asset activity occurring after December 31, 2022, which includes one property disposed of and thirteen properties acquired. Below are explanations of the significant fluctuations in the results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
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Our basis for analyzing significant fluctuations in our results of operations generally includes review of the results of our same-center portfolio, non-same-center portfolio, and revenues and expenses from our management activities. We define our same-center portfolio as the 270 properties that were owned and operational prior to January 1, 2023. We define our non-same-center portfolio as those properties that were not fully owned and operational in both periods owing primarily to real estate asset activity occurring after December 31, 2022, which includes one property disposed of and 15 properties acquired. Below are explanations of the significant fluctuations in the results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:
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•$3.8 million increase primarily related to our same-center portfolio as follows:
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•$2.7 million increase primarily related to our same-center portfolio as follows:
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▪$4.6 million increase primarily due to a $0.50 increase in average minimum rent PSF and a 0.6% improvement in average occupancy; and
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▪$4.6 million increase primarily due to a $0.45 increase in average minimum rent PSF and a 0.1% improvement in average occupancy; partially offset by
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▪$0.8 million increase primarily due to an increase in recoverable income attributed to an increase in common area maintenance spending as well as a 0.6% improvement in average occupancy; partially offset by
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•$0.8 million increase primarily due to our acquisition activity, net of dispositions.
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•The $0.8 million increase in real estate tax expenses is primarily due to our acquisition activity, net of dispositions.
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•The $1.1 million increase in real estate tax expenses is primarily due to our acquisition activity, net of dispositions.
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•The $3.9 million increase was primarily due to increased interest rates and debt outstanding in 2024. Interest Expense, Net was comprised of the following (dollars in thousands):
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•The $2.9 million increase was primarily due to increased interest rates in 2024. Interest Expense, Net was comprised of the following (dollars in thousands):
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•$6.5 million increase primarily related to our acquisition activity, net of dispositions.
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•$6.5 million increase related to our same-center portfolio primarily as follows:
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▪$1.2 million decrease primarily due to an increase in amounts reserved for Neighbors identified as credit risks.
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▪$1.7 million decrease primarily due to an increase in amounts reserved for Neighbors identified as credit risks.
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•$0.6 million increase from our same-center portfolio and corporate operating activities primarily due to an increase in recoverable expenses attributed to common area maintenance costs; and
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•$2.5 million increase from our same-center portfolio and corporate operating activities primarily due to higher compensation costs and an increase in common area maintenance spending; and
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SAME-CENTER NOI—Same-Center NOI is presented as a supplemental measure of our performance, as it highlights operating trends such as occupancy levels, rental rates, and operating costs for our same-center portfolio. Other REITs may use different methodologies for calculating Same-Center NOI, and accordingly, our Same-Center NOI may not be comparable to other REITs. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, Same-Center NOI represents the NOI for the 270 properties that were wholly-owned and operational for the entire portion of all comparable reporting periods.
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SAME-CENTER NOI—Same-Center NOI is presented as a supplemental measure of our performance, as it highlights operating trends such as occupancy levels, rental rates, and operating costs for our same-center portfolio. Other REITs may use different methodologies for calculating Same-Center NOI, and accordingly, our Same-Center NOI may not be comparable to other REITs. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, Same-Center NOI represents the NOI for the 270 properties that were wholly-owned and operational for the entire portion of all comparable reporting periods.
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ATM Program—In February 2022, we and the Operating Partnership entered into a sales agreement relating to the potential sale of shares of common stock pursuant to a continuous offering program. In accordance with the terms of the sales agreement, we could offer and sell shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $250 million from time to time through our sales agents, or, if applicable, as forward sellers. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we issued approximately 46,000 shares of our common stock at a gross weighted average price of $37.05 per share under this
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ATM Program—In February 2022, we and the Operating Partnership entered into a sales agreement relating to the potential sale of shares of common stock pursuant to a continuous offering program. In accordance with the terms of the sales agreement, we could offer and sell shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $250 million from time to time through our sales agents, or, if applicable, as forward sellers. During the three months ended June 30, 2024, no
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ATM program for net proceeds of $1.7 million, after approximately $17,000 in commissions. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, no shares of our common stock were issued under this ATM program.
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shares of our common stock were issued under this ATM program. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we issued approximately 46,000 shares of our common stock at a gross weighted average price of $37.05 per share under this ATM program for net proceeds of $1.7 million, after approximately $17,000 in commissions. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, no shares of our common stock were issued under this ATM program.
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In February 2024, we and the Operating Partnership entered into a new sales agreement relating to the potential sale of shares of common stock pursuant to a continuous offering program, which replaced the previous agreement. In accordance with the terms of the sales agreement, we may offer and sell shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $250 million from time to time through our sales agents, or, if applicable, as forward sellers. No shares were issued under the current ATM program during the three months ended March 31, 2024. As of March 31, 2024, approximately $250 million of common stock remained available for issuance under the current ATM program.
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In February 2024, we and the Operating Partnership entered into a new sales agreement relating to the potential sale of shares of common stock pursuant to a continuous offering program, which replaced the previous agreement. In accordance with the terms of the sales agreement, we may offer and sell shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $250 million from time to time through our sales agents, or, if applicable, as forward sellers. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we issued no shares of our common stock under this ATM program. As of June 30, 2024, approximately $250 million of common stock remained available for issuance under the current ATM program.
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Debt Obligation Guarantees—The 2.625% senior notes issued by the Operating Partnership pursuant to an effective registration statement in October 2021 were, and debt securities of the Operating Partnership registered under our automatically effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 filed in February 2022 will be, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by us. At March 31, 2024, the Operating Partnership had issued and outstanding its 2.625% senior notes. The obligations of the Operating Partnership to pay principal, premiums, if any, and interest on the 2.625% senior notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by us on a senior basis. As a result of the amendments to SEC Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X, subsidiary issuers of obligations guaranteed by the parent are not required to provide separate financial statements, provided that: (i) the subsidiary obligor is consolidated into the parent company’s consolidated financial statements; (ii) the parent guarantee is “full and unconditional”; and (iii) subject to certain exceptions as set forth below, the alternative disclosure required by Rule 13-01 of Regulation S-X is provided, which includes narrative disclosure and summarized financial information. We meet the conditions of this requirement and thus, are not presenting separate financial statements. Furthermore, as permitted under Rule 13-01(a)(4)(vi) of Regulation S-X, we have excluded the summarized financial information for the Operating Partnership because the assets, liabilities, and results of operations of the Operating Partnership are not materially different than the corresponding in our consolidated financial statements, and management believes such summarized financial information would be repetitive and would not provide incremental value to investors.
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Debt Obligation Guarantees—At June 30, 2024, the Operating Partnership had issued and outstanding its 2.625% and 5.750% senior notes. The obligations of the Operating Partnership to pay principal, premiums, if any, and interest on the 2.625% and 5.750% senior notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by us on a senior basis. As a result of the amendments to SEC Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X, subsidiary issuers of obligations guaranteed by the parent are not required to provide separate financial statements, provided that: (i) the subsidiary obligor is consolidated into the parent company’s consolidated financial statements; (ii) the parent guarantee is “full and unconditional”; and (iii) subject to certain exceptions as set forth below, the alternative disclosure required by Rule 13-01 of Regulation S-X is provided, which includes narrative disclosure and summarized financial information. We meet the conditions of this requirement and thus, are not presenting separate financial statements. Furthermore, as permitted under Rule 13-01(a)(4)(vi) of Regulation S-X, we have excluded the summarized financial information for the Operating Partnership because the assets, liabilities, and results of operations of the Operating Partnership are not materially different than the corresponding in our consolidated financial statements, and management believes such summarized financial information would be repetitive and would not provide incremental value to investors.
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(1)Total equity market capitalization is calculated as diluted shares multiplied by the closing market price per share, which includes 136.1 million and 135.8 million diluted shares as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and the closing market price per share of $35.87 and $36.48 as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
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(1)Total equity market capitalization is calculated as diluted shares multiplied by the closing market price per share, which includes 136.1 million and 135.8 million diluted shares as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and the closing market price per share of $32.71 and $36.48 as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
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During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, we had gross capital spend of $12.9 million and $23.9 million, respectively. Below is a summary of our capital spending activity, excluding leasing commissions, on a cash basis (in thousands):
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During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, we had gross capital spend of $30.9 million and $47.6 million, respectively. Below is a summary of our capital spending activity, excluding leasing commissions, on a cash basis (in thousands):
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(2)Amounts reported are net of insurance proceeds of $1.9 million and $0.2 million for property damage claims for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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(2)Amounts reported are net of insurance proceeds of $2.8 million and $1.9 million for property damage claims for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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Generally, we expect our development and redevelopment projects to stabilize within 24 months. Our underwritten incremental unlevered yields on development and redevelopment projects are expected to range between 9%-12%. Our current in process projects represent an estimated total investment of $21.7 million. Actual incremental unlevered yields may vary from our underwritten incremental unlevered yield range based on the actual total cost to complete a project and its actual incremental annual NOI at stabilization. See “Key Performance Indicators and Defined Terms” above for further information.
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Generally, we expect our development and redevelopment projects to stabilize within 24 months. Our underwritten incremental unlevered yields on development and redevelopment projects are expected to range between 9%-12%. Our current in process projects represent an estimated total investment of $38.4 million. Actual incremental unlevered yields may vary from our underwritten incremental unlevered yield range based on the actual total cost to complete a project and its actual incremental annual NOI at stabilization. See “Key Performance Indicators and Defined Terms” above for further information.
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(2)During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we acquired an outparcel adjacent to a property that is owned by our unconsolidated joint venture, GRP I. Therefore, the outparcel is an addition to our total property count.
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(2)During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we acquired an outparcel adjacent to a property that is owned by our unconsolidated joint venture, GRP I. Therefore, the outparcel is an addition to our total property count.
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CASH FLOW ACTIVITIES—As of March 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of $10.1 million, a net cash increase of $1.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024.
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CASH FLOW ACTIVITIES—As of June 30, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of $10.9 million, a net cash increase of $2.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024.
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•Property operations—Most of our operating cash comes from rental and tenant recovery income received less property operating expenses, real estate taxes, and general and administrative costs paid. Property operations during the three months ended March 31, 2024 were positively impacted by a $3.9 million, or 3.7%, improvement in Same-Center NOI as compared to the same period in 2023. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we had a net cash outlay of $16.2 million from changes in working capital as compared to a net cash outlay of $11.3 million during the same period in 2023. This change was primarily driven by higher Neighbor receivables, including unbilled amounts for annual recoveries, and lower corporate accounts payable balances.
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•Property operations—Most of our operating cash comes from rental and tenant recovery income received less property operating expenses, real estate taxes, and general and administrative costs paid. Property operations during the six months ended June 30, 2024 were positively impacted by a $5.8 million, or 2.8%, improvement in Same-Center NOI as compared to the same period in 2023. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we had a net cash outlay of $17.7 million from changes in working capital as compared to a net cash outlay of $19.6 million during the same period in 2023.
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•Real estate acquisitions—During the three months ended March 31, 2024, our acquisitions resulted in a total cash outlay of $56.2 million, as compared to a total cash outlay of $69.4 million during the same period in 2023.
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•Real estate acquisitions—During the six months ended June 30, 2024, our acquisitions resulted in a total cash outlay of $116.2 million, as compared to a total cash outlay of $69.5 million during the same period in 2023.
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•Capital expenditures—We invest capital into leasing our properties and maintaining or improving the condition of our properties. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we paid $12.9 million for capital expenditures, a decrease of $10.9 million over the same period in 2023.
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•Capital expenditures—We invest capital into leasing our properties and maintaining or improving the condition of our properties. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we paid $30.9 million for capital expenditures, a decrease of $16.7 million over the same period in 2023.
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES—Our net cash provided by financing activities was primarily impacted by the following:
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES—Our net cash provided by (used in) financing activities was primarily impacted by the following:
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•Debt borrowings and payments—During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we had $45.0 million in net borrowings primarily as a result of our borrowings under our revolving credit facility. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we had $60.5 million in net borrowings of debt primarily as a result of our borrowings under our revolving credit facility and early repayments of mortgage loans.
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•Debt borrowings and payments—During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we had $70.7 million in net borrowings primarily as a result of our 2024 Bond Offering, net repayments under our revolving credit facility and our partial pay down of an outstanding term loan. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we had $43.5 million in net borrowings of debt primarily as a result of our borrowings under our revolving credit facility and early repayments of mortgage loans.
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•Distributions to stockholders and OP unit holders—Cash used for distributions to common stockholders and OP unit holders increased $3.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to the same period in 2023, primarily due to an increase in shares of common stock outstanding as a result of issuances under the ATM program and our distribution rate increase.
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•Distributions to stockholders and OP unit holders—Cash used for distributions to common stockholders and OP unit holders decreased $7.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the same period in 2023, primarily due to the timing of 2024 distribution payments, partially offset by an increase in shares of common stock outstanding as a result of issuances under the ATM program and our distribution rate increase.
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▪$0.5 million decrease primarily due to an increase in amounts reserved for Neighbors identified as credit risks; and
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For details surrounding our basis for analyzing significant fluctuations in our results of operations as well as definitions related to our portfolio of real estate assets, please see “Summary of Operating Activities for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023” above. Below are explanations of the significant fluctuations in the results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:
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▪$9.3 million increase primarily due to a $0.48 increase in average minimum rent PSF and a 0.3% improvement in average occupancy; partially offset by
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•The $1.9 million increase in real estate tax expenses is primarily due to our acquisition activity, net of dispositions.
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•The $6.8 million increase was primarily due to higher interest rates in 2024. Interest Expense, Net was comprised of the following (dollars in thousands):
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•Other Expense, Net was comprised of the following (in thousands):
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Below is a summary of leasing activity for our wholly-owned properties for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023(1):
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(1)PSF amounts may not recalculate exactly based on other amounts presented within the table due to rounding.