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Veris Residential, Inc.

VRE

Financial Services

3w

Accelerated Non-Strategic Asset Sales and Early Debt Reduction

Veris Residential has executed or completed approximately $450 million of non-strategic asset sales year-to-date, surpassing the initial target of $300-$500 million by 2026.
Recent sales include Signature Place in New Jersey for $85 million and 145 Front Street in Worcester for $122 million, both at a cap rate of 5.1%.
Additional binding contracts for $180 million in sales are expected to close soon, supporting the goal to reduce leverage to below 9x by 2026.
The asset sales are primarily aimed at deleveraging the balance sheet and reducing debt costs, with a focus on smaller assets and land.

Global Net Lease, Inc.

GNL

Financial Services

1w

Strategic Portfolio Restructuring and Asset Dispositions

GNL completed a $1.8 billion sale of its multi-tenant retail portfolio to RCG Ventures, streamlining into a pure-play single-tenant net lease company.
The sale is expected to reduce G&A by approximately $6.5 million annually and generate $30 million in capital expenditure savings.
The disposition improved occupancy to 98%, expanded NOI margin by 800 basis points, and increased liquidity to $1 billion from $492 million.
Proceeds from asset sales were used to reduce leverage, including a $1.1 billion paydown on the revolving credit facility and $466 million in mortgage debt assumed by RCG Ventures.
Total asset sales since the disposition initiative began in 2024 exceed $3 billion, with a pipeline of about $200 million as of August 2025.

Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

PDM

Financial Services

2w

Financial Performance Summary

AFFO generated during Q2 2025 was approximately $16 million.
Core FFO per diluted share for Q2 2025 was $0.36 versus $0.37 in Q2 2024, with a $0.01 decrease due to higher net interest expense from refinancing activity.
No final debt maturities until 2028 and $450 million available under revolving credit line.
Portfolio trading at roughly $200 per square foot valuation with an implied yield on cost after CapEx of more than 10%.
Repurchased approximately $68 million of 9.25% bonds, recognizing a $7.5 million loss on early extinguishment of debt but expected to save $7.5 million in total interest over 3 years.
Sale of three nonstrategic projects and downtime from lease expirations offset growth from higher economic occupancy and rental rate growth.

Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc.

PDM

Financial Services

2w

Record Leasing Activity and Market Rebound in 2025

Q2 leasing totaled 712,000 sq ft, the most since 2018, with over 1 million sq ft year-to-date.
Approximately 2/3 of leasing activity involved new tenants, including full-floor deals.
Leasing momentum has driven lease percentage up 140 basis points YoY to 88.7%, approaching the 89-90% target for year-end.
Out-of-service portfolio (Minneapolis, Orlando) is performing well, with leasing approaching 60%, expected to stabilize by end of 2026.
Rental rates for trophy offices and new construction hit record highs, with asking rents at $92/sq ft, up 27% YoY, driven by limited new supply and high construction costs.

Diversified Healthcare Trust

DHC

Financial Services

1w

Progress on Asset Sales and Balance Sheet Deleveraging

Sold 2 unencumbered properties for $16.4 million in Q2, with an additional 3 properties sold in July for $8.8 million.
Active disposition pipeline includes 53 properties, with 49 under agreements or LOIs for $280 million, mainly in Q3 and Q4.
Dispositions aim to retire 2026 notes, reduce leverage, and reposition portfolio towards higher-growth SHOP assets.
Expect most asset sales to close in Q3 and Q4, supporting balance sheet improvement and cash flow enhancement.

Banc of California, Inc.

BANC

Financial Services

3w

Strategic Loan Sales and Balance Sheet Optimization

Opportunistic sale of approximately $507 million of commercial real estate loans with expected net proceeds of 95%.
Loan sales aimed at optimizing balance sheet and driving high-quality, sustainable earnings growth.
Proactive management of credit risk by selling loans exhibiting credit migration characteristics, despite being well collateralized.
Expected $243 million of loan sales to close in Q3, with remaining $233 million over subsequent quarters.
Loan sales primarily rate-driven rather than credit-driven, with a focus on reducing overhang and improving credit quality metrics.

MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc.

MOFG

Financial Services

3w

Isolated CRE Credit Event and Asset Resolution

A $24 million nonowner-occupied office loan in Twin Cities moved to nonaccrual, with receiver appointed and resolution actions underway.
The loan was originated in June 2022, with 85% occupancy, but faced rollover risk in 2025, potentially dropping to 65%.
The bank has taken legal control and expects to reflect a charge-off in Q3 after detailed asset evaluation.
Other large CRE assets include a $12 million downtown Minneapolis property with good cash flow and an $8.2 million substandard asset supported by a sponsor.

Vornado Realty Trust

VNO

Financial Services

1w

Strategic Focus on Core Manhattan Market and Asset Dispositions

Vornado is 90% Manhattan-centric, with a focus on Prime Pitch Manhattan. The company owns assets in Chicago and San Francisco, which may be sold if the right deal arises.
Assets in San Francisco (555 California Street) and Chicago (The Mart) are considered valuable but are not sacred; they may be sold for the right price to optimize shareholder value.
The company's primary mission is to increase stock price, leading to a flexible approach to asset sales and acquisitions.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

ARE

Financial Services

3w

Financial Performance Summary

FFO per share diluted as adjusted was $2.33 for 2Q 2025, up 1.3% compared to prior quarter.
Occupancy at quarter end was 90.8%, down 90 basis points from prior quarter, with year-end 2025 guidance reiterated at 90.9% to 92.5%.
Other income averaged about $20 million per quarter, consistent with recent history.
Recognized impairments of real estate of $129.6 million during the quarter related to non-core assets.
Reiterated full year 2025 FFO per share guidance at $9.26 midpoint.
Same property NOI was down 5.4% and up 2% on a cash basis for the quarter.
Strong balance sheet with $4.6 billion liquidity and longest average debt maturity of 12 years among S&P 500 REITs.
Trailing 12 months G&A cost as a percentage of NOI was 6.3%, the lowest in 10 years, with expected annual savings of approximately $49 million for 2025.
Venture investments realized $60 million gains in first half 2025, consistent with prior quarters.