Tejon Ranch to continue to pursue commercial/industrial development

The company said, “The Company will continue to strategically pursue commercial/industrial development, multi-family development, leasing, sales, and investment activities across TRCC, including its joint ventures developments. The Company will also continue to make measured capital investment to advance its residential projects, Mountain Village at Tejon Ranch (TRC), Centennial at Tejon Ranch and Grapevine at Tejon Ranch, through disciplined, strategic investment, with a focus on critical entitlements, planning milestones, and value-enhancing activities. California is one of the most highly regulated states in which to engage in real estate development and, as such, natural delays, including those resulting from litigation, can be reasonably anticipated. Accordingly, throughout the next few years, the Company expects net income to fluctuate from year-to-year based on the above-mentioned activity, along with commodity prices, production within its farming and mineral resources segments, and the timing of land sales and leasing of land within its industrial developments. Water sales opportunities each year are impacted by the total precipitation and snowpack runoff in Northern California from winter storms along with State Water Project, or SWP, allocations. This year marks the third consecutive year of above average snowpack levels. The current SWP allocation is at 50% of contract amounts, suggesting that water sales opportunities may be limited this year. On July 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its Objective Forecast for the 2025 California almond crop, projecting total production of 3.0 billion pounds. This represents a 7% increase from the USDA’s Subjective Forecast issued on May 12, 2025, and a 10% increase over the 2024 crop of 2.73 billion pounds. We believe this anticipated increase in supply may exert downward pressure on almond pricing throughout the 2025 crop year. While certain regions of California experienced pollination challenges due to significant honeybee colony losses and resulting hive shortages, the Company’s operations were not materially impacted during the critical pollination period. Nonetheless, potential yield declines in other growing regions may influence broader market dynamics. Additionally, recently announced U.S. trade measures have heightened the risk of retaliatory tariffs from key export markets, including the European Union, India, and China. These potential trade barriers may negatively affect export demand and further contribute to pricing volatility in the global almond market. While year-to-year results may fluctuate due to external factors, the Company remains focused on long-term value creation. With a strong asset base, disciplined investment approach, and a clear development strategy, we are well-positioned to navigate near-term challenges and advance our strategic priorities.”