10-Q: CTO Realty Growth Reports Mixed Q2 Results Amid Portfolio Expansion and Strategic Dispositions

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Quarterly Report 25 July 2024 4:21 PM

CTO Realty Growth's second quarter saw increased revenue driven by property acquisitions and loan investments, alongside strategic asset sales and a net income of $1.2 million.

Capital raiseThe company has a $150 million at-the-market equity offering program (2022 ATM Program) under which it sold 374,817 shares for $6.5 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024.The company has a $300 million credit facility with $150 million outstanding and $150 million undrawn as of June 30, 2024.The company issued 1,718,417 shares of Series A Preferred Stock for net proceeds of $33.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024.

Worse than expectedNet income decreased to $1.2 million in Q2 2024 from $1.8 million in Q2 2023, indicating worse than expected results.

Summary

CTO Realty Growth reported a net income of $1.2 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $1.8 million in the same period last year.
Total revenue increased to $28.8 million, up from $26.0 million in Q2 2023, driven by growth in income properties and commercial loan investments.
The company acquired one multi-tenant income property, one vacant land parcel, and one building for a total of $72.6 million.
One mixed-use income property was sold for $20.0 million, resulting in a gain of $4.6 million.
The company's commercial loan and investment portfolio saw interest income increase to $1.4 million, up from $1.1 million in Q2 2023.
Depreciation and amortization expenses rose to $11.5 million, compared to $10.8 million in the same quarter of the previous year.
The company's investment in Alpine Income Property Trust (PINE) was valued at $36.6 million, representing 15.8% of PINE's outstanding equity.
The company's cash flow from operating activities was $24.6 million for the first six months of 2024, compared to $25.0 million for the same period in 2023.
The company's cash flow used in investing activities was $40.7 million for the first six months of 2024, compared to $106.4 million for the same period in 2023.
The company's cash flow provided by financing activities was $4.4 million for the first six months of 2024, compared to $70.3 million for the same period in 2023.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The document presents a mixed picture with positive revenue growth and strategic asset sales, but a decrease in net income and some operational challenges. The company's strategic direction and financial flexibility are positive, but the mixed results temper overall sentiment.

Positives

The company experienced a significant increase in revenue from income properties and commercial loans and investments.
The company successfully executed strategic dispositions, generating gains on asset sales.
The company's investment in PINE continues to be a significant asset.
The company has a substantial undrawn commitment under its credit facility, providing financial flexibility.
The company's FFO, Core FFO, and AFFO all increased compared to the same period last year.

Negatives

Net income decreased to $1.2 million in Q2 2024 from $1.8 million in Q2 2023.
Real estate operations revenue decreased by 65.1% in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023.
The company recorded a $0.1 million impairment charge related to commercial loans and investments.
The company's cash flow from operating activities decreased slightly compared to the same period last year.
The company's cash flow provided by financing activities decreased significantly compared to the same period last year.

Risks

The company is exposed to interest rate risk due to its variable-rate debt.
The company's performance is dependent on the success of its tenants.
The company faces competition in the acquisition of income properties.
The company's real estate investments are generally illiquid.
The company's ability to maintain its REIT status is subject to certain requirements.
The company is exposed to general business and economic conditions, including inflation and rising interest rates.

Future Outlook

The company expects to invest between $200.0 million and $250.0 million in income-producing properties in 2024, funded through cash, operations, dispositions, and borrowings. Management aims to diversify the portfolio by redeploying proceeds from like-kind exchange transactions and utilizing the credit facility to increase income-producing properties.

Management Comments

Management believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon present expectations and reasonable assumptions.
Management's focus is to continue our strategy to diversify our portfolio by redeploying proceeds from like-kind exchange transactions and utilizing our Credit Facility to increase our portfolio of income-producing properties, providing stabilized cash flows with strong risk-adjusted returns primarily in larger metropolitan areas and growth markets.

Industry Context

The company operates in the competitive REIT sector, focusing on retail and mixed-use properties in growth markets. The results reflect the ongoing trends of e-commerce impacting traditional retail, and the need for strategic asset management and capital recycling. The company's focus on multi-tenant properties aligns with a broader industry trend of diversifying income streams.

Comparison to Industry Standards

CTO's FFO per share of $0.44 is within the range of other small to mid-cap REITs, but specific comparisons are difficult without detailed peer data.
The company's debt-to-asset ratio is not explicitly stated, but the $150 million outstanding on a $300 million credit facility suggests a moderate leverage position compared to some peers.
The company's focus on growth markets and multi-tenant properties is a common strategy among REITs seeking to mitigate risk and enhance returns.
The company's strategic dispositions and use of 1031 exchanges are consistent with industry best practices for capital recycling and tax management.
The company's investment in PINE is a unique aspect of its business model, which may not be directly comparable to other REITs.

Related Party Transactions

The company has a management agreement with Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc. (PINE), where it earns management fees and may earn incentive fees.
The company has an investment in PINE, owning 15.8% of PINE's outstanding equity.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders may be impacted by the company's mixed financial results and strategic decisions.
Employees may be impacted by changes in the company's operations and growth strategy.
Tenants may be impacted by the company's property management and leasing activities.
Creditors may be impacted by the company's debt levels and financial performance.

Next Steps

The company plans to continue its strategy of acquiring income-producing properties.
The company intends to utilize the 1031 like-kind exchange structure for future dispositions.
The company will continue to monitor and manage its debt and interest rate exposure.
The company will continue to evaluate and adjust its capital allocation strategy.

Key Dates

Date	Description
January 1, 2020	Date of conversion to REIT status, which has tax implications for asset sales within 5 years.
April 1, 2021	Date the company filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3.
April 19, 2021	Date the Securities and Exchange Commission declared the 2021 Registration Statement effective.
April 30, 2021	Date the company implemented a $150.0 million at-the-market equity offering program.
June 28, 2021	Date the company priced a public offering of 3,000,000 shares of its 6.375% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock.
July 6, 2021	Date the offering of 6.375% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock closed.
October 11, 2022	Date the company filed a new shelf registration statement on Form S-3.
October 26, 2022	Date the Securities and Exchange Commission declared the 2022 Registration Statement effective.
October 28, 2022	Date the company implemented a $150.0 million at-the-market equity offering program.
December 5, 2022	Date the company completed a follow-on public offering of 3,450,000 shares of common stock.
February 16, 2023	Date the Board cancelled the Prior PINE Share Purchase Authorization and authorized the purchase by the Company of up to $2.1 million in shares of common stock of PINE.
April 4, 2024	Date the company priced a public offering of 1,500,000 additional shares of the Series A Preferred Stock.
April 9, 2024	Date the underwriters exercised their option to purchase an additional 218,417 shares of the Series A Preferred Stock.
April 11, 2024	Date the offering of 1,718,417 shares of the Series A Preferred Stock closed.
June 30, 2024	End of the reporting period for the quarterly report.
July 25, 2024	Date the consolidated financial statements were issued.

Keywords

Real Estate Investment Trust, REIT, Income Properties, Commercial Loans, Investments, Property Acquisitions, Asset Dispositions, Financial Results, Real Estate Operations, Management Services

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