Debt Reduction and Shareholder Returns
Sun Communities paid down approximately $3.3 billion of debt and returned over $830 million to shareholders through a special cash distribution and share repurchases. Additionally, they increased their regular annual distribution rate by over 10%.
Financial Performance Exceeds Expectations
Sun reported core FFO per share of $1.76 for the quarter, exceeding the high end of guidance. Total North American same-property NOI grew 4.9% in the second quarter.
U.K. Segment Strong Performance
Same-property NOI in the U.K. portfolio increased 10.2% for the quarter with revenue up 9.5%, driven by strong demand and strategic shifts from home sales to recurring real property income.
Leadership Transition
Charles Young was appointed as Sun Communities' next CEO, bringing over 25 years of experience in real estate operations, investment, and strategy.
Credit Rating Upgrades
Sun Communities received two credit rating upgrades, with S&P Global raising the rating to BBB+ and Moody's upgrading to Baa2.