Strong Fourth Quarter Performance
Tanger delivered a strong fourth quarter, with full-year core FFO per share up 8.7% from the prior year, driven by a 5.1% increase in same center NOI. Traffic and comparable sales grew for both the quarter and the year.
High Occupancy Rates
Center occupancy was 98%, up 70 basis points year-over-year and 60 basis points for the quarter. Same center occupancy was 98.2%, up 90 basis points for the year and 80 basis points for the quarter.
Successful Acquisitions
Tanger acquired The Promenade at Chenal in Little Rock and Pinecrest in Cleveland, adding approximately 910,000 square feet to the portfolio with expected 8% first-year returns. These acquisitions were made with cash on hand and available liquidity.
Positive Rent Spreads
Tanger reported positive rent spreads for 12 consecutive quarters, with total rent spreads of 50% for the year, including 38% spreads on re-tenanted space and 13% on renewed space.