Strategic Acquisition of Brickell City Centre at Below Replacement Cost
Simon Property Group acquired the partner’s interest in Brickell City Centre for $512 million, making it wholly owned.
The purchase was made at a cap rate higher than open-air strip assets but below its replacement cost.
Management emphasized the asset’s high quality, international customer base, and growth prospects due to Miami’s traffic, tourism, and development around Brickell.
The acquisition is accretive and management plans to enhance leasing and operational efficiencies to grow NOI.
Average base minimum rent for Malls and Outlets increased 1.3% year-over-year; Mills increased 0.6%.
Domestic property NOI increased 4.2% year-over-year for the quarter and 3.8% for the first half of the year.
Funds from operation were $1.19 billion or $3.15 per share, an 8.6% increase from $1.09 billion or $2.90 per share last year.
Malls and Premium Outlets occupancy ended at 96.0%, up 10 basis points sequentially and 40 basis points year-over-year.
Occupancy costs remained flat sequentially at 13.1%.
Portfolio NOI, including international properties at constant currency, grew 4.7% for the quarter and 4.2% for the first half.
Real estate FFO was $3.05 per share in Q2 2025, up 4.1% from $2.93 in prior year.
Sales per square foot for Malls and Premium Outlets were $736 for the quarter.
Second quarter results included a $0.21 per share noncash after-tax gain from Catalyst Brands' deconsolidation of Forever 21 and a $0.13 per share noncash loss from mark-to-market adjustment on exchangeable bonds.
The Mills achieved a record 99.3% occupancy, up 90 basis points sequentially and 110 basis points year-over-year.
Strategic Focus on Selective Capital Allocation and MGA Partnerships
SiriusPoint entered 4 new MGA partnerships in Q2, with 3 expansions with existing partners, emphasizing long-term relationships and underwriting excellence.
The company rejects over 80% of opportunities, indicating disciplined selection.
Management highlighted a pipeline of opportunities and a focus on strengthening reputation as a partner of choice, with recognition as Program Insurer of the Year in New York.
Strong Leasing Activity and Long-Term Tenant Commitments
Plymouth commenced over 1.4 million square feet of leasing in Q2, bringing the year-to-date total to nearly 6 million square feet.
Leasing activity is broad-based, with particular strength among life manufacturing users seeking long-term commitments.
Management highlighted ongoing lease renewals and expansions, with a focus on large spaces and tenant retention, supporting occupancy near 96.5% by year-end.
Closed $204 million in acquisitions including the Ohio Light industrial portfolio, acquired at a 6.7% initial yield with in-place rents approximately 22% below market.
Occupancy increased sequentially, with an expected year-end same-store occupancy near 96.5%.
Plymouth Industrial REIT reported strong leasing activity with over 1.4 million square feet commenced in Q2 2025, totaling nearly 6 million square feet year-to-date.
Same-store NOI grew 4.1% on a cash basis, supported by strong rent growth and renewal activity.
Share repurchases totaled over 805,000 shares in the quarter plus 225,000 shares post quarter-end.