Biggest changeAlso, because not all companies calculate FFO, Adjusted Company FFO and NOI the same way, comparisons with other companies’ measures with similar titles may not be meaningful. 54 Table of Contents The following presents a reconciliation of net income attributable to common shareholders to FFO available to common shareholders and unitholders and Adjusted Company FFO available to all equityholders and unitholders for 2023 and 2022 (dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts): Years Ended December31, 2023 2022 FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS: Basic and Diluted: Net income attributable to common shareholders $ 23,863 $ 107,307 Adjustments: Depreciation and amortization related to real estate 179,554 177,725 Impairment charges - real estate, including our share of non-consolidated entities 17,859 8,137 Noncontrolling interests - OP units (58) 156 Amortization of leasing commissions 3,970 2,842 Joint venture and noncontrolling interest adjustment 13,168 11,112 Gains on sales of properties, including our share of non-consolidated entities (38,796) (83,562) FFO available to common shareholders and unitholders - basic 199,560 223,717 Preferred dividends 6,290 6,290 Amount allocated to participating securities 230 186 FFO available to all equityholders and unitholders - diluted 206,080 230,193 Selling profit from sales-type leases (1) — (47,059) Allowance for credit losses (32) 93 Transaction costs (2) 4 4,177 Debt satisfaction losses, net, including our share of non-consolidated entities 138 1,615 Other non-recurring costs (3) — 2,573 Noncontrolling interest adjustments 1 1,469 Adjusted Company FFO available to all equityholders and unitholders - diluted $ 206,191 $ 193,061 Per Common Share and Unit Amounts Basic: FFO $ 0.69 $ 0.80 Diluted: FFO $ 0.70 $ 0.80 Adjusted Company FFO $ 0.70 $ 0.67 Weighted-Average Common Shares: Basic: Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic EPS 290,245,877 279,887,760 Operating partnership units (4) 820,386 853,259 Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic FFO 291,066,263 280,741,019 Diluted: Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted EPS 291,193,514 282,473,458 Unvested share-based payment awards — 17,381 Preferred shares - Series C 4,710,570 4,710,570 Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted FFO 295,904,084 287,201,409 (1) Aggregate gains recognized upon entering into a sales-type lease and exercises of tenant's purchase options in leases.
Biggest changeAlso, because not all companies calculate FFO, Adjusted Company FFO and NOI the same way, comparisons with other companies’ measures with similar titles may not be meaningful. 47 Table of Contents The following presents a reconciliation of net income attributable to common shareholders to FFO available to common shareholders and Adjusted Company FFO available to all equityholders for 2024 and 2023 (dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS: Basic and Diluted: Net income attributable to common shareholders $ 37,922 $ 23,863 Adjustments: Depreciation and amortization related to real estate 187,109 179,554 Impairment charges - real estate, including our share of non-consolidated entities 295 17,859 Noncontrolling interests - OP units — (58) Amortization of leasing commissions 5,754 3,970 Joint venture and noncontrolling interest adjustment 5,836 13,168 Gains on sales of properties, including our share of non-consolidated entities (41,239) (38,796) Gain on change in control of a subsidiary (209) — FFO available to common shareholders - basic 195,468 199,560 Preferred dividends 6,290 6,290 Amount allocated to participating securities 322 230 FFO available to all equityholders - diluted 202,080 206,080 Sales-type lease income attributable to the exercise of a purchase option (1) (14,991) — Allowance for credit losses (61) (32) Transaction costs, including our share of non-consolidated entities (2) 518 4 Debt satisfaction losses, net, including our share of non-consolidated entities (552) 138 Non-recurring costs (3) 1,788 — Noncontrolling interest adjustments 578 1 Adjusted Company FFO available to all equityholders - diluted $ 189,360 $ 206,191 Per Common Share Amounts Basic: FFO $ 0.67 $ 0.69 Diluted: FFO $ 0.68 $ 0.70 Adjusted Company FFO $ 0.64 $ 0.70 Weighted-Average Common Shares: Basic: Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic EPS 291,472,930 290,245,877 Operating partnership units (4) — 820,386 Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic FFO 291,472,930 291,066,263 Diluted: Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted EPS 291,559,993 291,193,514 Preferred shares - Series C 4,710,570 4,710,570 Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted FFO 296,270,563 295,904,084 (1) Additional rental revenue recognized upon a tenant exercising its purchase option in a sales-type lease.
We will record an impairment charge related to our investments, including investments in non-consolidated entities, if we determine the fair value of the investments are less than their carrying value and such impairment is other-than-temporary. We evaluate whether events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of our investments may not be recoverable.
We will record an impairment charge related to our investments in non-consolidated entities if we determine the fair value of the investments are less than their carrying value and such impairment is other-than-temporary. We evaluate whether events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of our investments may not be recoverable.
To the extent there is a vacancy in a property, our property owner subsidiary would be obligated for all operating expenses, including capital expenditures, real estate taxes and insurance. When a property is vacant, our property owner subsidiary may incur substantial capital expenditure and releasing costs to re-tenant the property.
To the extent there is a vacancy in a property, our property owner subsidiary would be obligated for all operating expenses, including capital expenditures, real estate taxes and insurance. When a property is vacant, our property owner subsidiary may incur substantial capital expenditure and releasing costs to re-tenant the property. Property Expansions .
We present FFO available to common shareholders and unitholders - basic and also present FFO available to all equityholders and unitholders - diluted on a company-wide basis as if all securities that are convertible, at the holder's option, into our common shares, are converted at the beginning of the period.
We present FFO available to common shareholders - basic and also present FFO available to all equityholders - diluted on a company-wide basis as if all securities that are convertible, at the holder's option, into our common shares, are converted at the beginning of the period.
The administrator of the plan, Computershare Trust Company, N.A., purchases common shares for the accounts of the participants under the plan, at our discretion, either directly from us, on the open market or through a combination of those two options. No shares were purchased from us under the plan in 2023 and 2022. Share Repurchase Program.
The administrator of the plan, Computershare Trust Company, N.A., purchases common shares for the accounts of the participants under the plan, at our discretion, either directly from us, on the open market or through a combination of those two options. No shares were purchased from us under the plan in 2024 and 2023. Share Repurchase Program.
We expect to continue to use property specific, non-recourse mortgages in certain situations as we believe that by properly matching a debt obligation, including the balloon maturity risk, with the terms of a lease, our cash-on-cash returns increase and the exposure to residual valuation risk is reduced.
We may continue to use property specific, non-recourse mortgages in certain situations as we believe that by properly matching a debt obligation, including the balloon maturity risk, with the terms of a lease, our cash-on-cash returns increase and the exposure to residual valuation risk is reduced.
Changes in laws increasing the potential liability for environmental conditions existing on properties or increasing the restrictions on discharges or other conditions may result in significant unanticipated expenditures or may otherwise adversely affect the operations of the tenants of properties in which we have an interest. Results of Operations Year ended December 31, 2023 compared with December 31, 2022.
Changes in laws increasing the potential liability for environmental conditions existing on properties or increasing the restrictions on discharges or other conditions may result in significant unanticipated expenditures or may otherwise adversely affect the operations of the tenants of properties in which we have an interest. Results of Operations Year ended December 31, 2024 compared with December 31, 2023.
We define NOI as operating revenues (rental income (less GAAP rent adjustments, non-cash income related to sales-type leases and lease termination income, net), and other property income) less property operating expenses. Other REITs may use different methodologies for calculating same-store NOI, and accordingly same-store NOI may not be comparable to other REITs.
We define NOI as operating revenues (rental income (less GAAP rent adjustments, non-cash income and purchase option income related to sales-type leases and lease termination income, net), and other property income) less property operating expenses. Other REITs may use different methodologies for calculating same-store NOI, and accordingly same-store NOI may not be comparable to other REITs.
While our methodology for purchase price allocation did not change during the year ended December 31, 2023, the real estate market is fluid and our assumptions are based on information currently available in the market at the time of acquisition.
While our methodology for purchase price allocation did not change during the year ended December 31, 2024, the real estate market is fluid and our assumptions are based on information currently available in the market at the time of acquisition.
Introduction The following is a discussion and analysis of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of LXP Industrial Trust for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, and significant factors that could affect its prospective financial condition and results of operations.
Introduction The following is a discussion and analysis of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of LXP Industrial Trust for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, and significant factors that could affect its prospective financial condition and results of operations.
Primarily all of our acquisitions of real estate assets and liabilities are accounted for as asset acquisitions. As such, the purchase prices of acquired tangible and intangible assets and liabilities are recorded and allocated at fair value on a relative basis.
Substantially all of our acquisitions of real estate assets and liabilities are accounted for as asset acquisitions. As such, the purchase prices of acquired tangible and intangible assets and liabilities are recorded and allocated at fair value on a relative basis.
The ability of a property owner subsidiary to make debt service payments depends upon the rental revenues of its property and its ability to refinance the mortgage related thereto, sell the related property, or access capital from us or other sources.
The ability of a property owner subsidiary to make debt service payments on its mortgage depends upon the rental revenues of its property and its ability to refinance the mortgage, sell the related property, or access capital from us or other sources.
This has allowed us to acquire certain short-term leased warehouse/distribution assets, which may be acquired with greater total return potential than long-term leased warehouse/distribution assets and allow for a value-add strategy through the lease renewal or a multi-tenanting process. Development .
This has allowed us to acquire certain short-term leased or vacant warehouse and distribution facilities, which may be acquired with greater total return potential than long-term leased warehouse and distribution facilities and allow for a value-add strategy through the lease renewal, lease up or a multi-tenanting process. Development .
We estimate undiscounted cash flows and fair value using observable and unobservable data such as operating income, hold periods, estimated capitalization and discount rates, or relevant market multiples, leasing prospects and local market information and whether certain impairments are other-than-temporary. Allowance for Credit Losses.
We estimate undiscounted cash flows and fair value using observable and unobservable data such as operating income, hold periods, estimated capitalization and discount rates, or relevant market multiples, leasing prospects and local market information and whether certain impairments are other-than-temporary.
We also present Adjusted Company FFO available to all equityholders and unitholders - diluted, which adjusts FFO available to all equityholders and unitholders - diluted for certain items which we believe are not indicative of the operating results of our real estate portfolio.
We also present Adjusted Company FFO available to all equityholders - diluted, which adjusts FFO available to all equityholders - diluted for certain items which we believe are not indicative of the operating results of our real estate portfolio and not comparable from period to period.
Equity: At-The-Market Offering Program. We maintain an At-The-Market offering program, or ATM program, under which we can issue common shares, including through forward contracts. During 2021, we amended the terms of our ATM offering program, under which we may, from time to time, sell up to $350.0 million common shares over the term of the program.
Equity: At-The-Market Offering Program. We maintain an At-The-Market offering program, or ATM program, under which we can issue common shares, including through forward contracts. We may, from time to time, sell up to $350.0 million of common shares over the term of the ATM program.
This discussion should be read together with our accompanying consolidated financial statements included herein and notes thereto. Summary of 2023 Transactions The following summarizes certain of our transactions during 2023. Leasing Activity. • We entered into new leases and lease extensions encompassing 6.8 million square feet.
This discussion should be read together with our accompanying consolidated financial statements included herein and notes thereto. Summary of 2024 Transactions The following summarizes certain of our transactions during 2024. Leasing Activity. • We entered into new leases and lease extensions encompassing 4.5 million square feet.
With respect to mortgages encumbering properties where the expected lease rental revenues are sufficient to provide an estimated property value in excess of the mortgage balance, we believe our property owner subsidiaries have sufficient sources of liquidity to meet these obligations through future cash flows from operations, the credit markets and, if determined appropriate by us, a capital contribution from us from either cash on hand and short-term investments ($199.2 million and $130.1 million, respectively, at December 31, 2023), property sale proceeds or borrowing capacity on our primary credit facility ($600.0 million as of December 31, 2023, subject to covenant compliance).
With respect to mortgages encumbering properties where the expected lease rental revenues are sufficient to provide an estimated property value in excess of the mortgage balance, we believe our property owner subsidiaries have sufficient sources of liquidity to meet these obligations through future cash flows from operations, the credit markets and, if determined appropriate by us, a capital contribution from us from either cash on hand ($101.8 million at December 31, 2024), property sale proceeds or borrowing capacity on our primary credit facility ($600.0 million as of December 31, 2024, subject to covenant compliance).
We expect to pay our non-maturity debt service obligations from cash flow from operations. If we are unable to satisfy our contractual obligations and other operating costs with our cash flow from operations, we intend to use borrowings and proceeds from issuances of equity or debt securities.
If we are unable to satisfy our contractual obligations and other operating costs with our cash flow from operations, we intend to use borrowings and proceeds from issuances of equity or debt securities.
In addition, at certain single-tenant properties that are not subject to a net lease, our property owner subsidiaries have a level of property operating expense responsibility, which may or may not be reimbursed. Multi-Tenant Properties . Primarily as a result of non-renewals at single-tenant net-lease properties, we have interests in multi-tenant properties in our consolidated portfolio.
In addition, at certain single-tenant properties that are not subject to a net lease, our property owner subsidiaries have a level of property operating expense responsibility, which may or may not be reimbursed. Multi-Tenant Properties . We have interests in a limited number of multi-tenant properties in our consolidated portfolio.
We have guaranteed such obligations for certain of our non-consolidated entities with respect to $458.6 million of such non-recourse debt.
We have guaranteed such obligations for certain of our non-consolidated entities with respect to $432.3 million of such non-recourse debt.
The following Senior Notes were outstanding as of December 31, 2023: Issue Date Face Amount (millions) Interest Rate Maturity Date Issue Price November 2023 $ 300.0 6.750 % November 2028 99.423 % August 2021 400.0 2.375 % October 2031 99.758 % August 2020 400.0 2.70 % September 2030 99.233 % May 2014 198.9 4.40 % June 2024 99.883 % $ 1,298.9 The Senior Notes are unsecured and pay interest semi-annually in arrears.
The following Senior Notes were outstanding as of December 31, 2024: Issue Date Face Amount (millions) Interest Rate Maturity Date Issue Price November 2023 $ 300.0 6.750 % November 2028 99.423 % August 2020 400.0 2.700 % September 2030 99.233 % August 2021 400.0 2.375 % October 2031 99.758 % $ 1,100.0 The Senior Notes are unsecured and pay interest semi-annually in arrears.
While tenants of these properties are generally responsible for operating expenses in their spaces, but we are responsible for all expenses related to vacant space and certain non-reimbursable building expenses, at these properties. Vacant Properties .
While tenants of these properties are generally responsible for operating expenses in their spaces, our property owner subsidiaries are responsible for all expenses related to vacant space and certain non-reimbursable building expenses, at these properties. Vacant Properties .
The collection and timing of tenant rents are closely monitored by management as part of our cash management program. Net cash used in investing activities totaled $183.5 million in 2023 and $236.9 million in 2022.
The collection and timing of tenant rents are closely monitored by management as part of our cash management program. Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities totaled $86.4 million in 2024 and $(183.5) million in 2023.
The interest rate ranges from SOFR (plus a 0.10% index adjustment) plus 0.725% to 1.40%. At December 31, 2023, we had no borrowings outstanding and availability of $600.0 million, subject to covenant compliance. (2) In November 2023, we amended the agreement governing our $300 million term loan.
The interest rate ranges from SOFR (plus a 0.10% index adjustment) plus 0.725% to 1.40%. At December 31, 2024, we had no borrowings outstanding and availability of $600.0 million, subject to covenant compliance.
The decrease in net income attributable to common shareholders of $83.4 million was primarily due to the items discussed below.
The increase in net income attributable to common shareholders of $14.2 million was primarily due to the items discussed below.
The weighted-average cost of tenant improvements and lease commissions was $12.31 per square foot for new first generation leases and $1.82 per square foot for second generation new and extended leases.
The weighted-average cost of tenant improvements and lease commissions was $2.52 per square foot for new first-generation leases and $3.39 per square foot for second-generation new and extended leases.
We cannot estimate if we will incur, or the amount of, future impairment charges on our assets. See Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors”, of this Annual Report.
Most of the impairment charges in 2023 were incurred on assets due to anticipated shortened holding periods. We cannot estimate if we will incur, or the amount of, future impairment charges on our assets. See Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors”, of this Annual Report.
Lease Term. We primarily acquire assets subject to intermediate and long-term leases with escalating rents, which we believe strengthen our future cash flows and provide a partial hedge against rising interest rates. We intend to maintain a weighted-average lease term longer than many comparable industrial companies and balance our lease expiration schedule.
Lease Term. We primarily acquire assets subject to intermediate and long-term leases with escalating rents, which we believe strengthen our future cash flows and provide a partial hedge against rising interest rates.
A property owner subsidiary's ability to accomplish such goals will be affected by numerous economic factors affecting the real estate industry, including the risks described under “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of this Annual Report. We expect to be able to satisfy the maturity of our 4.40% Senior Notes from cash and cash equivalent and short-term investments.
A property owner subsidiary's ability to accomplish such goals will be affected by numerous economic factors affecting the real estate industry, including the risks described under “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of this Annual Report.
We believe the likelihood of making any payments under such guaranties is remote and we generally have an agreement from each partner to reimburse us for its proportionate share of any liability related to a guarantee trigger unless such trigger is caused solely by us. 48 Table of Contents Capital Recycling: Part of our strategy to effectively manage our balance sheet involves pursuing and executing well on property dispositions and recycling of capital.
We believe the likelihood of making any payments under such guaranties is remote and we generally have an agreement from each partner to reimburse us for its proportionate share of any liability related to a guarantee trigger unless such trigger is caused solely by us.
Under the direct share purchase component, our current investors and new investors can make optional cash purchases of our common shares.
Under the dividend reinvestment component, common shareholders may elect to automatically reinvest their dividends to purchase our common shares. Under the direct share purchase component, our current investors and new investors can make optional cash purchases of our common shares.
We believe capital recycling (1) provides cost effective and timely capital to deleverage and to support for our investment activities and (2) allows us to maintain line capacity and cash in advance of our development commitments. Liquidity Needs: Our principal liquidity needs are debt maturities, interest payment obligations, the payment of dividends to our shareholders and funding our development projects.
We believe capital recycling (1) provides cost effective and timely capital to deleverage and to support our investment activities and (2) allows us to maintain line capacity and cash in advance of our development commitments.
In August 2022, our Board of Trustees authorized the repurchase of up to an additional 10.0 million common shares under our share repurchase program, which does not have an expiration date. During 2022, 12.1 million common shares were repurchased and retired for an average price of $10.78 per share. No shares were repurchased in 2023.
In August 2022, our Board of Trustees authorized the repurchase of up to an additional 10.0 million common shares under our share repurchase program, which does not have an expiration date. No common shares were repurchased during 2024 and 2023. As of December 31, 2024, 6.9 million common shares remain available for repurchase under this authorization. Financings: Corporate Borrowings .
Ground Leases . The tenants of properties in which we have an interest generally pay the rental obligations on ground leases either directly to the fee holder or to our property owner subsidiary as increased rent. However, our property owner subsidiaries are responsible for these payments (1) under certain leases without reimbursement and (2) at vacant properties. Environmental Matters.
Ground Leases . The tenants of properties in which we have an interest generally pay the rental obligations on ground leases either directly to the fee holder or to our property owner subsidiary as increased rent.
Significant increases or decreases in these key estimates, particularly with regards to cash flow projections and discount and capitalization rates, would result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement of the real estate assets being acquired. 44 Table of Contents For properties under development, costs associated with development (i.e., land, construction costs, interest expense, property taxes and other costs associated with development) are aggregated into the total capitalized costs of the property.
Significant increases or decreases in these key estimates, particularly with regards to cash flow projections and discount and capitalization rates, would result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement of the real estate assets being acquired.
As of December 31, 2023, we had approximately $1.8 billion of indebtedness, consisting of mortgages and notes payable outstanding, a term loan, 6.75%, 2.375%, 2.70%, and 4.40% Senior Notes and Trust Preferred Securities, with a weighted-average interest rate of approximately 3.9%.
As of December 31, 2024, we had approximately $1.6 billion of indebtedness, consisting of mortgages and notes payable outstanding, a term loan, 6.75%, 2.375% and 2.70% Senior Notes and Trust Preferred Securities, with a weighted-average interest rate of approximately 3.7%. 42 Table of Contents We expect to pay our non-maturity debt service obligations from cash flow from operations.
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, our historical same-store square footage leased was 100% and 99.8%, respectively. 52 Table of Contents Below is a reconciliation of net income to same-store NOI for periods presented: Years ended December 31, 2023 2022 Net income $ 35,923 $ 116,243 Interest and amortization expense 46,389 45,417 Provision for income taxes 703 1,102 Depreciation and amortization 183,524 180,567 General and administrative 36,334 38,714 Transaction costs 4 4,177 Non-operating/advisory fee income (7,319) (6,550) Gains on sales of properties (33,010) (59,094) Impairment charges 16,490 3,037 Selling profit from sales-type leases — (47,059) Debt satisfaction losses, net 132 119 Equity in earnings losses of non-consolidated entities (1,366) (16,006) Lease termination income, net — (238) Straight-line adjustments (9,688) (11,412) Lease incentives 439 518 Amortization of above/below market leases (1,796) (1,865) Sales-type lease adjustments (2,231) (249) NOI 264,528 247,421 Less NOI: Acquisitions, development and dispositions (39,241) (30,858) Same-Store NOI $ 225,287 $ 216,563 Funds From Operations We believe that Funds from Operations, or FFO, which is a non-GAAP measure, is a widely recognized and appropriate measure of the performance of an equity REIT.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, our historical same-store square footage leased was 99.7% and 100.0%, respectively. 45 Table of Contents Below is a reconciliation of net income to same-store NOI for periods presented ($000's): Years ended December 31, 2024 2023 Net income $ 42,835 $ 35,923 Interest and amortization expense 66,477 46,389 Provision (benefit) for income taxes (127) 703 Depreciation and amortization 192,863 183,524 General and administrative 40,045 36,334 Transaction costs 498 4 Non-operating/advisory fee income (11,812) (7,819) Gains on sales of properties (39,848) (33,010) Impairment charges — 16,490 Sales-type lease income attributable to the exercise of a purchase option (14,991) — Gain on change in control of a subsidiary (209) — Debt satisfaction losses, net — 132 Equity in (earnings) losses of non-consolidated entities 3,179 (1,366) Straight-line adjustments (7,272) (9,688) Lease incentives 1,330 439 Amortization of above/below market leases (2,654) (1,796) Sales-type lease adjustments (2,364) (2,231) NOI 267,950 264,028 Less NOI: Acquisitions, expansions, development and dispositions (28,417) (35,905) Same-Store NOI $ 239,533 $ 228,123 46 Table of Contents Funds From Operations We believe that Funds from Operations, or FFO, which is a non-GAAP measure, is a widely recognized and appropriate measure of the performance of an equity REIT.
Cash used in investing activities related primarily to acquisitions of real estate, investments in real estate under construction, capital expenditures, lease costs, investments in non-consolidated entities.
Cash used in investing activities related primarily to acquisitions of real estate, investments in real estate under construction, capital expenditures, lease costs, investments in non-consolidated entities and investments in held-to-maturity securities. Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities totaled $(395.0) million in 2024 and $119.0 million in 2023.
Cash provided by financing activities in 2023 was primarily related to the receipt of proceeds from the issuance of the 2028 Senior Notes and borrowings on the credit facility, offset by the repurchase of common shares to settle tax obligations, the purchase of a noncontrolling interest and dividend and debt service payments, Cash used in financing activities in 2022 was primarily related to the repurchase of common shares, the purchase of a noncontrolling interest and dividend and debt service payments, offset by common share issuances and contributions from noncontrolling interests. 46 Table of Contents Public and Private Equity and Debt Markets We access the public and private equity and debt markets on an opportunistic basis when we (1) believe conditions are favorable and (2) have a compelling use of proceeds.
Cash provided by financing activities in 2023 was primarily related to the receipt of proceeds from the issuance of the 2028 Senior Notes and borrowings on the credit facility, offset by the repurchase of common shares to settle tax obligations, the purchase of a noncontrolling interest and dividend and debt service payments.
We may redeem the Senior Notes at our option at any time prior to maturity in whole or in part by paying the principal amount of the Senior Notes being redeemed plus a make-whole premium. 47 Table of Contents A summary of the maturity dates and interest rates under our unsecured credit agreement, as of December 31, 2023, are as follows: Maturity Date Interest Rate $600.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility (1) 07/2026 SOFR + 0.85% $300.0 Million Term Loan (2) 01/2027 Term SOFR + 1.00% (1) Maturity date of the revolving credit facility can be extended to July 2027, subject to certain conditions.
A summary of the maturity dates and interest rates under our unsecured credit agreement, as of December 31, 2024, are as follows: Maturity Date Interest Rate $600.0 Million Revolving Credit Facility (1) July 2026 SOFR + 0.85% $300.0 Million Term Loan (2) January 2027 Term SOFR + 1.00% (1) Maturity date of the revolving credit facility can be extended to July 2027, subject to certain conditions.
As of December 31, 2023, we expect to incur approximately $53.2 million of costs, excluding noncontrolling interests' share and potential developer fees or partner buyouts, to substantially fund our consolidated development project commitments. As of December 31, 2023, we had three consolidated and two non-consolidated subsidiaries that owned land parcels held for industrial development.
As of December 31, 2024, we expect to incur approximately $29.8 million of costs, excluding noncontrolling interests' share and potential developer fees or partner buyouts, to substantially fund the leasing costs for our placed-in service development projects and infrastructure work for our consolidated and non-consolidated land parcels held for development.
The increase in interest and amortization expense of $1.0 million is primarily due to a $4.4 million increase in variable interest expense related to the Trust Preferred Securities in 2023 compared to 2022. Additionally, the 2028 Senior Notes were issued in November 2023 resulting in a $2.7 million increase to interest expense.
The increase in interest and amortization expense of $20.1 million is primarily due to an $18.4 million increase in interest expense related to the 2028 Senior Notes issued in November 2023. Additionally, capitalized interest decreased $7.2 million due to less development activity in 2024.
We paid approximately $151.9 million in cash dividends to our common and preferred shareholders in 2023. Although our property owner subsidiaries receive the majority of our base rental payments on a monthly basis, we intend to continue paying dividends quarterly. Amounts accumulated in advance of each quarterly distribution are invested by us in short-term money market or other suitable instruments.
These dividends are expected to be paid from operating cash flows and/or from other sources. We paid approximately $158.2 million in cash dividends to our common and preferred shareholders in 2024. Although our property owner subsidiaries receive the majority of our base rental payments on a monthly basis, we intend to continue paying dividends quarterly.
Over the last several years, we have focused our investment activity primarily on income producing single-tenant warehouse and distribution assets and speculative development of warehouse and distribution assets. In 2023, we acquired or completed and placed into service $146.4 million of warehouse and distribution assets, which is a decrease of $48.8 million compared to 2022 investment activity of $195.2 million.
We focus our investment activity primarily on income producing single-tenant warehouse and distribution assets and build-to-suit and speculative development of warehouse and distribution assets. In 2024, we acquired or completed and placed into service $550.5 million of warehouse facilities, which is an increase of $404.1 million compared to 2023 investment activity of $146.4 million.
Cash flows from operations as reported in the consolidated statements of cash flows totaled $209.4 million for 2023 and $194.3 million for 2022. The increase was primarily related to increased rental revenue related to lease extensions and placing development properties into service, partially offset by a decrease in cash flow due to property sales.
The increase was primarily related to increased rental revenue related to additional sales-type lease income, lease extensions and placing development properties into service, partially offset by a decrease in cash flow due to property sales and increased interest expense.
The increase in impairment charges of $13.5 million was primarily related to the timing of impairment charges recognized on certain properties. The impairments in 2023 were taken on office assets primarily due to potential sales. The decrease in gains on sales of properties of $26.1 million was related to the timing of property dispositions.
The decrease in impairment charges of $16.5 million was due to no impairment charges recognized during 2024 compared to 2023. The increase in gains on sales of properties of $6.8 million was related to the timing of property dispositions.
The amendment among other things extends the maturity of the term loan from January 31, 2025 to January 31, 2027. The Term SOFR portion of the interest rate remains swapped to obtain a current fixed rate of 2.722% per annum until January 31, 2025.
(2) The Term SOFR portion of the interest rate was swapped to obtain a fixed-rate of 2.722% per annum, until January 31, 2025 and an aggregate amount of $250.0 million of the term loan is swapped to obtain an effective fixed interest rate of 4.31% from January 31, 2025 to January 31, 2027.
However, there are many factors beyond management's control that could offset these items including, without limitation, changes in economic conditions such as the recent economic uncertainty increased interest rates and tenant monetary defaults and the other risks described in this Annual Report.
However, there are many factors beyond management's control that could offset these items including, without limitation, changes in economic conditions such as the recent economic uncertainty increased interest rates and tenant monetary defaults and the other risks described in this Annual Report. 44 Table of Contents The analysis of the results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared with the year ended December 31, 2022 is included in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, on February 15, 2024.
The analysis of the results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared with December 31, 2021 is included in our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, on February 16, 2023. 51 Table of Contents Same-Store Results Same-store net operating income, or NOI, which is a non-GAAP measure, represents the NOI for consolidated properties that were owned, stabilized and included in our portfolio for two comparable reporting periods.
Same-Store Results Same-store net operating income, or NOI, which is a non-GAAP measure, represents the NOI for consolidated properties that were owned, stabilized and included in our portfolio for the entirety of the two comparable reporting periods.
Our ability to incur additional debt to fund acquisitions and the cost of any such debt is dependent upon our existing leverage, the value of the assets we are attempting to leverage, our revenues and general economic and credit market conditions, which may be outside of management's control or influence.
Our ability to incur additional debt to fund acquisitions and the cost of any such debt is dependent upon our existing leverage, the value of the assets we are attempting to leverage, our revenues and general economic and credit market conditions, which may be outside of management's control or influence. 39 Table of Contents Cash Flows: We believe that cash flows from operations will continue to provide adequate capital to fund our operating and administrative expenses, regular debt service obligations and all dividend payments in accordance with applicable REIT requirements in both the short-term and long-term.
While we believe the industrial market will continue to grow, there continues to be competition for the acquisition of industrial properties, specifically warehouse/distribution properties. In addition, recessionary fears may cause tenants to reevaluate expansion and growth plans. We continue to prioritize development, specifically build-to-suit projects, over acquisitions of leased properties due to the higher yield that development generally provides.
While we believe the industrial market will continue to grow, increased costs from international trade policy may cause some tenants to reevaluate expansion and growth plans. We continue to prioritize build-to-suit projects over (1) acquisitions of leased properties due to the relatively higher yield that build-to-suit projects generally provide and (2) speculative development due to the inherent leasing risk.
Impairment charges During 2023 and 2022, we incurred impairment charges, of $16.5 million and $3.0 million, respectively, on certain of our assets due to each asset's carrying value being below its estimated fair value. Most of the impairment charges in 2023 and 2022 were incurred on non-core assets due to anticipated shortened holding periods.
Impairment Charges We did not incur any impairment charges during the year ended December 31, 2024. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we incurred impairment charges of $16.5 million on certain of our assets due to each asset's carrying value being below its estimated fair value.
The increase in total gross revenues of $19.3 million was primarily due to an increase of $12.8 million in base rental revenue and a $7.4 million increase in tenant reimbursement income primarily due to acquisitions, properties placed in service and increases in market rental rates, partially offset by property sales.
The increase in total gross revenues of $18.0 million was primarily due to an aggregate increase of $39.8 million in rental revenue, primarily due to an additional $15.0 million of rental revenue recognized related to a tenant exercising a purchase option in a sales-type lease, and $24.8 million from properties placed into service, acquisitions of properties and leasing, partially offset by a decrease in rental revenue of $19.7 million due to property sales.
The increase in depreciation and amortization expense of $3.0 million was primarily due to properties acquired and/or completed and placed in service subsequent to January 1, 2022.
The increase in depreciation and amortization expense of $9.3 million was primarily due to properties acquired and/or completed and placed in service. The increase in property operating expense of $2.1 million was primarily due to an increase in operating expense responsibilities at certain properties and carrying costs for vacant development facilities placed into service.
These measures should not be considered as an alternative to net income as an indicator of our operating performance or as an alternative to cash flow as a measure of liquidity. 53 Table of Contents Adjusted Company FFO, NOI and the other non-GAAP financial measures are not equivalent to our net income or loss as determined in accordance with GAAP, and investors should consider GAAP measures to be more relevant to evaluating our operating performance.
Adjusted Company FFO, NOI and the other non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as alternatives to, or more meaningful than, net income or loss as determined in accordance with GAAP.
Cash provided by investing activities primarily related to net proceeds received from the disposition of real estate and distributions from non-consolidated entities and the receipt of principal payments on a note receivable and changes in real estate deposits, net. Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities totaled $119.0 million in 2023 and ($93.9) million in 2022.
Cash provided by investing activities primarily related to net proceeds received from the disposition of real estate, realization of the net investment in a sales-type lease, distributions from non-consolidated entities, loan receivable payments and redeeming investments in held-to-maturity securities.
The average fixed rent on the second generation new and extended leases was $5.40 per square foot compared to the average fixed rent on these leases before extension of $3.85 per square foot.
The average fixed rent on new and extended leases was $5.89 per square foot compared to the average fixed rent on these leases before extension of $4.22 per square foot excluding tenant reimbursements as part of the expiring rent in one lease and one lease with a fixed-rate renewal.
Our target markets are experiencing low vacancy rates. In 2024, we expect to focus our development activities on build-to-suit activities and limit the amount of speculative development to markets where there is sufficient tenant demand. In 2022 and 2023, construction starts in our target markets were generally down compared to construction starts in 2020 and 2021.
Our development activities have been focused on build-to-suit projects, speculative development and purchasing newly-developed properties with vacancy. In 2025, we expect to continue to focus our development activities on build-to-suit projects and limit the amount of speculative development to markets where there is sufficient tenant demand.
Upon lease commencement or lease modification, we assess the lease classification to determine whether the lease should be classified as a direct financing, sales-type or operating lease.
These agreements meet the criteria for recognition as leases under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 842, Leases . Lease classification tests require significant estimates and judgments by management in its application. Upon lease commencement or lease modification, we assess the lease classification to determine whether the lease should be classified as a direct financing, sales-type or operating lease.
In addition, we expect to recycle out of certain warehouse and distribution facilities located outside of our target markets over time and use the proceeds to reduce indebtedness and invest in our target markets.
In addition, we may continue to selectively recycle capital out of our target markets over time and as opportunities arise, and use the proceeds to reduce indebtedness and invest in our target markets. We do not expect capital recycling to have a material dilutive impact on earnings.
Renewals of industrial leases, particularly for warehouse/distribution facilities, are generally dependent on location and occupancy alternatives for our tenants.
Re-leasing properties that are currently vacant or become vacant as leases expire at favorable effective rates is a primary area of focus for our asset management strategy. Renewals of industrial leases, particularly for warehouse and distribution facilities, are generally dependent on location and occupancy alternatives for our tenants.
Our industrial investment underwriting focuses more on real estate characteristics such as location and related demographic and local economic trends than it does on tenant credit.
We intend to maintain a weighted-average lease term longer than many comparable industrial companies and balance our lease expiration schedule because we favor certainty of cash flow over lease-rollover risk with single-tenant facilities. Our industrial investment underwriting focuses more on real estate characteristics such as location and related demographic and local economic trends than it does on tenant credit.
The increase was offset by $1.5 million allocated to noncontrolling interest holders for their share of selling profit on a sales-type lease in 2022, with no comparable transactions in 2023. The increase in net income or decrease in net loss in future periods will be closely tied to the level of acquisitions made by us.
The increase in net income or decrease in net loss in future periods will be closely tied to the level of acquisitions made by us.
The following presents our consolidated same-store NOI, for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 ($000): Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 Total cash base rent $ 227,323 $ 218,772 Tenant reimbursements 43,928 37,148 Property operating expenses (45,964) (39,357) Same-store NOI $ 225,287 $ 216,563 Our reported same-store NOI increased from 2022 to 2023 by 4.0% primarily due to an increase in occupancy and cash base rents.
The following presents our consolidated same-store NOI, for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 ($000): Years Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Total cash base rent $ 241,791 $ 230,527 Tenant reimbursements 51,178 49,351 Property operating expenses (53,436) (51,755) Same-store NOI $ 239,533 $ 228,123 Our same-store NOI increased for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 by 5% primarily due to an increase in cash base rents.
The average escalation rate of these leases based on the next rent step was 2.6% as of December 31, 2023. A majority of our leases require tenants to pay operating expenses, including maintenance, real estate taxes, insurance and utilities, thereby reducing our exposure to increases in costs and operating expenses.
A majority of our leases require tenants to pay operating expenses, including maintenance, real estate taxes, insurance and utilities, thereby reducing our exposure to increases in costs and operating expenses. However, certain of our leases provide for some level of landlord responsibility for capital repairs and replacements, the cost of which is generally factored into the rental rate.
We are unable to estimate the timing of any required fundings for potential development projects on these parcels. 49 Table of Contents Non-Development Capital Expenditures: General .
We are unable to estimate (1) the timing of any required fundings for such leasing costs until leases are executed and (2) the timing or amount of any additional costs related to the land parcels until we commit to such additional costs. Non-Development Capital Expenditures: General .
Included in these costs are management’s estimates for the portions of internal costs (primarily personnel costs) deemed related to such development activities. The internal costs are allocated to specific development projects based on development activities. Revenue Recognition .
For properties under development, costs associated with development (i.e., land, construction costs, interest expense, property taxes and other costs associated with development) are aggregated into the total capitalized costs of the property. Included in these costs are management’s estimates for the portions of internal costs (primarily personnel costs) deemed related to such development activities.
During 2007, we issued $200.0 million in Trust Preferred Securities, which bore interest at a fixed rate of 6.804% through April 2017 and, thereafter, bears interest at a variable rate of three-month SOFR plus a 26 basis point adjustment plus 170 basis points. These securities are (1) classified as debt, (2) due in 2037 and (3) currently redeemable by us.
As of December 31, 2024, we were in compliance with the financial covenants contained in our corporate level debt agreements. During 2007, we issued $200.0 million in Trust Preferred Securities. The Trust Preferred Securities bear interest at a variable rate of three-month SOFR plus a 26 basis point adjustment plus 170 basis points.
Developers are similarly motivated when signing leases with tenants due to the significant competition in the industrial space. As a result, the obligations of our property owner subsidiaries on new leases and newly renewed or extended leases may increase to include, among other items, some form of responsibility for operating expenses and/or capital repairs and replacements. Tenant Credit.
As a result, the obligations of our property owner subsidiaries on new leases and newly renewed or extended leases may increase to include, among other items, some form of responsibility for operating expenses and/or capital repairs and replacements. 37 Table of Contents During the year ended December 31, 2024, we completed 4.5 million square feet of new leases, and lease extensions, raising base and cash base rents by 22.9% and 17.7%, respectively, and 46.5% and 39.7%, respectively, excluding tenant reimbursements in one lease and one lease with a fixed-rate renewal.
The increase in net income attributable to noncontrolling interest holders of $3.1 million was primarily due to the timing of property dispositions resulting in an increase in noncontrolling interest income of $4.7 million in 2023 compared to 2022.
The decrease in net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest holders of $7.2 million was primarily due to noncontrolling interests' share of a gain on sale of a property of $4.7 million in 2023 and an increase in noncontrolling interests' share of operating losses related to development projects placed into service vacant in 2024.
However, certain of our leases provide for some level of landlord responsibility for capital repairs and replacements, the cost of which is generally factored into the rental rate. Our motivation to release vacant space requires us to meet market demands with respect to rental rates, tenant concessions and landlord responsibilities.
Our motivation to release vacant space requires us to meet market demands with respect to rental rates, tenant concessions and landlord responsibilities. Developers may be similarly motivated when signing leases with tenants due to the significant competition in the industrial space.
Our secured debt decreased to approximately $60.9 million at December 31, 2023 compared to $73.2 million at December 31, 2022.
As of December 31, 2024, there were $129.1 million of these securities outstanding. 41 Table of Contents Property Specific Debt . As of December 31, 2024, our secured debt decreased to approximately $55.5 million at December 31, 2024 compared to $60.9 million at December 31, 2023.
We enter into agreements with tenants that convey the right to control the use of identified space at our properties in exchange for rental revenue. These agreements meet the criteria for recognition as leases under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 842, Leases . Lease classification tests require significant estimates and judgments by management in its application.
The internal costs are allocated to specific development projects based on development activities. 38 Table of Contents Revenue Recognition . We enter into agreements with tenants that convey the right to control the use of identified space at our properties in exchange for rental revenue.
We maintain a direct share purchase plan, which has two components, (i) a dividend reinvestment component and (ii) a direct share purchase component. Under the dividend reinvestment component, common shareholders and holders of OP units may elect to automatically reinvest their dividends and distributions to purchase our common shares.
We did not issue common shares as part of an underwritten offering in 2024 and 2023. 40 Table of Contents Direct Share Purchase Plan . We maintain a direct share purchase plan, which has two components, (i) a dividend reinvestment component and (ii) a direct share purchase component.
During 2023, we disposed of our interests in one industrial property, three other properties and one land parcel for an aggregate gross price of $100.2 million. Additionally, the Office JV disposed of one property for $30.1 million of gross proceeds and repaid an aggregate of $29.4 million of non-recourse debt.
In addition, the Office JV disposed of three properties for an aggregate gross disposition price of $33.6 million and repaid an aggregate of $23.0 million of its remaining non-recourse debt, and the MFG JV disposed of one property for a gross disposition price of $41.8 million and repaid $35.5 million of non-recourse debt.
As of December 31, 2023, there were $129.1 million of these securities outstanding. Property Specific Debt . As of December 31, 2023, we have a limited number of consolidated properties subject to mortgages. Our property owner subsidiaries do not have mortgage maturities with balloon payments due until 2031.
Our property owner subsidiaries do not have mortgage maturities with balloon payments due until 2031.
We did not issue common shares under the ATM program during 2023. Underwritten equity offerings. In December 2022, we issued 16.0 million common shares and we received $183.4 million of net proceeds related to an underwritten equity offering in 2021, which was sold on a forward basis. There were no underwritten equity offerings in 2023. Direct Share Purchase Plan .
During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we did not sell shares under the ATM program. Underwritten Equity Offerings. We maintain a universal shelf-registration statement, which allows us to issue equity in a variety of offerings, including in an underwritten offering.
The proceeds of our capital recycling efforts were primarily used to (1) fund the development pipeline and (2) make investments in real property. As we near the completion of the capital recycling of our non-industrial assets, we have recycled, and we expect to continue our recycling efforts with respect to our older industrial assets and/or those outside our target markets.
The disposition proceeds and distributions received from the non-consolidated joint ventures were primarily used to (1) fund the development pipeline and (2) make investments in real property in our target markets. Liquidity Needs: Our principal liquidity needs are debt maturities, interest payment obligations, the payment of dividends to our shareholders and funding our development projects.
(2) Includes initial direct costs incurred in connection with entering into investments classified as sales-type leases and other acquisition related costs. (3) Includes strategic alternatives and costs related to shareholder activism. (4) Includes OP units other than OP units held by us. 55 Table of Contents
(2) Transaction costs including costs associated with terminated investments, such as non-refundable deposits and legal costs. (3) Includes non-recurring expenses for severance expense. (4) Includes OP units other than OP units held by us. 48 Table of Contents