Andrew Reale's questions to Kite Realty Group Trust (KRG) leadership • Q2 2025
Question
Andrew Reale of Bank of America questioned the latest status of the City Center property sale. He also asked if the Humblewood sale proceeds would satisfy the funding for the Legacy West acquisition and what management views as a realistic ceiling for small shop occupancy.
Answer
CEO John Kite stated that KRG is still marketing City Center for sale after a previously identified buyer could not move forward. CFO Heath Fear clarified that while all cash is fungible, the Humblewood sale traded at a better cap rate than anticipated for City Center. Regarding occupancy, John Kite expressed confidence that they can exceed their 2019 peak of 92.5% for small shops, emphasizing a focus on the best, not fastest, outcome.