Strong Leasing Momentum
Signed approximately 227,000 square feet of new leases, renewals, and extensions at an average cash base rent of $25.43 per square foot, with a 22% cash rent spread. Year-to-date leasing reached 339,000 square feet with a 27% cash rent spread.
Significant Progress in Anchor Spaces
Resolved 6 out of 10 anchor spaces with new leases, including Burlington, Boot Barns, Bassett Furniture, Slick City Action Park, and Bob's Discount Furniture, aiming for a positive cash leasing spread of 40% to 60%.
Investment Pipeline and Opportunities
Currently considering acquisitions with one shopping center targeted in a core market, with potential value-add attributes.
Property Portfolio and Occupancy
Property portfolio consisting of 5.3 million square feet was 93.9% leased and 90.2% occupied at the end of the quarter.
Improved Balance Sheet Metrics
Net debt to EBITDA improved to 6.9x from 7.5x a year ago, despite a slight increase from 6.3x at the beginning of the year.
Core FFO Growth
Core FFO increased by $4.3 million compared to the same quarter of the prior year, reaching $14.7 million.