Strong Operating Results
The company achieved same property NOI growth exceeding 7% with base rent being the largest contributor at 4.5%. Also, cash rent spreads were 10% and GAAP rent spreads nearly 20%.
Significant Capital Deployment
Year-to-date, Regency Centers has deployed over $600 million in capital, including the acquisition of five shopping centers in South Orange County, California for $357 million.
Raised Full Year Guidance
The company raised its full year growth outlook for same property NOI, core operating earnings, and NAREIT FFO. Specifically, the same property NOI growth range was increased to 4.5% to 5%, up 115 basis points at the midpoint.
Strong Balance Sheet
Regency Centers maintains strong financial health with leverage comfortably within the target range of 5 to 5.5x and a sector-leading financial position with an A credit rating from Moody's and S&P.
Successful Leasing Activity
The company continues to achieve record low shop move-outs and robust leasing activity with a strong rent growth, including a commenced occupancy rate increase by 40 basis points quarter-over-quarter.