Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) Increase
AFFO was $3.9 million, an 18% increase compared to $3.3 million in the same quarter of the previous year, driven by a $195,000 increase in cash rental income, $200,000 decrease in cash interest expense, and $140,000 decrease in property expenses.
Strong Portfolio with Long Lease Terms
The company has a weighted average lease term of 14.2 years, with manufacturing leases extending beyond 20 years, ensuring stable long-term income.
Successful Debt Management
100% of indebtedness is at a fixed interest rate of 4.27%, and there are no debt maturities until January 2027, reducing financial risk.
Preferred Shares Buyback
The company repurchased 13.8% of its preferred shares outstanding, which will save over $400,000 annually in preferred dividends.
Regular Dividend Payments
The Board declared a cash dividend for common shares of $0.0975 for each of the months of April, May, and June 2025, representing an annualized dividend rate of $1.17 per share, yielding 8%.