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SVP David Corak acknowledged demand volatility but found it difficult to attribute to a single cause. CEO H. Michael Schwartz stated they see no negative impact on customer behavior and that demand is stronger than last year. Regarding the Orchard deal, Schwartz explained it was an opportunistic move to partner with a firm well-suited for their DST programs and to negotiate a lower-cost structure. CFO James Barry confirmed this efficiency gain was a key driver for raising the managed REIT EBITDA guidance.

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CFO Robert Kiernan confirmed there were no unusual dynamics in reimbursed costs and that the overall NOI trend was consistent with forecasts. CEO Mark Decker stated the plan is to refinance the term loan and revolver, but the exact structure is not yet finalized. Kiernan also affirmed that the Q2 G&A, excluding one-time CEO transition costs, serves as a good run rate for the second half of the year.

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Chief Financial Officer Bob Kiernan clarified the Prospect payment timing as $150,000 in Q1 and $100,000 in Q2. Chief Investment Officer Alfonzo Leon stated there are no near-term disposition plans beyond what has been announced. Kiernan explained that the company is in active discussions to extend its credit facility, with execution likely in Q3 or Q4, pending the CEO transition. He also provided a detailed G&A forecast, noting an elevated Q2 due to non-cash LTIP expense, with subsequent quarters returning to the previously guided range.

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CFO Bob Kiernan clarified that the reported ABR excludes the cash-basis Prospect property and the yet-to-commence Beaumont rent, but includes two smaller Prospect properties. He confirmed the Beaumont rent should commence in Q2 2025. Regarding expirations, he noted they are largely ratable but flagged one 50,000 sq ft lease in May that may become vacant. CIO Alfonzo Leon explained that portfolio acquisitions are priced holistically, and individual asset cap rate allocations do not always reflect standalone value, stating there are no immediate plans to sell the referenced Slippery Rock asset.

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President & CEO David Cramer stated that the 'MyStorage Navigator' tool has been rolled out across the portfolio and, while in its early stages, could potentially handle 4-5% of on-site rentals in the near term. He noted that it is still too soon to quantify the full financial impact of the company's broader AI initiatives.

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CEO Dave Cramer suggested any impact would be marginal dilution, dependent on the timing of capital recycling, which CFO Brandon Togashi confirmed is captured in the FFO guidance. On competition, Cramer agreed that the environment has improved. He cited that developers are further along in their lease-ups and that pricing pressures from large sector mergers have moderated, leading to better pricing stability.

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President and CEO Stephen Horn noted that while tenants have better visibility, they are not yet ramping up activity to pre-2019 levels, though M&A and new build inquiries are increasing. EVP & CFO Vincent Chao added that for resolved vacancies, most of the associated ABR has already commenced.

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J. Justin Hutchens, EVP - CIO of Senior Housing, stated that mix shift was not a material factor. He attributed the strong RevPOR growth to successful price-volume optimization driven by the Ventas OI platform, which resulted in higher move-in rents and sustained in-place rent increases, allowing the company to effectively drive both occupancy and rate.

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Executive J. Hutchens and CEO Debra A. Cafaro stated they are still finding deals within their 7-8% target yield range, noting that rising interest rates are a factor and Ventas's cost of capital is an advantage. Executive Peter Bulgarelli confirmed the Lillibridge strategy is working, citing significant 2024 improvements in tenant satisfaction, retention, and occupancy.

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J. Hutchens stated that while all options for Brookdale are on the table, the opportunity to apply the Ventas OI platform to the assets would be compelling. CFO Robert Probst noted the non-cash rent impact from the Kindred deal is in line with prior estimates and directed the analyst to the press release for details.

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Chairman and CEO Scott Schaeffer explained that IRT passed on acquiring a Richmond JV asset and will be paid off on a Nashville JV asset, with decisions on two Texas JVs pending. Regarding asset recycling, he stated it's an ongoing process driven by asset age and market changes, without providing a specific total volume, emphasizing that capital allocation is a dynamic decision.

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President & CEO Angela Kleiman anticipates that as new supply abates in the second half, lease-up pressure will ease, leading to an improvement in concessions. She highlighted that the announced $80 billion in infrastructure spending for the World Cup and Olympics will be a meaningful, long-term injection into the LA economy, driving future demand for housing and business activity.

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Executive Rylan Burns clarified that the 'other projects' are located in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest but are still a couple of years away from starting. Executive Barb Pak confirmed that no debt from the Wesco joint venture is expected to mature in the current year, with maturities scheduled for 2026 and 2027.

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Executive Barb Pak stated that about half of the $150 million in redemptions are expected by mid-year, with the rest later in 2025, though timing could shift. She confirmed the portfolio has a short duration but some loans have extension options. Replenishing the book depends on finding attractive risk-adjusted opportunities in a competitive market, with the current focus being on acquiring hard assets, which is viewed as better for long-term shareholder value.

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COO Alan Roth clarified that it involved a couple of anchor tenants. He attributed the accelerated openings to a highly efficient process and strong partnership with the retailers to get their stores open as soon as possible, rather than a specific seasonal driver. He emphasized that getting tenants open and generating sales is a 'win-win' for all parties.

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President and CEO Lisa Palmer stated that the primary limiting factor to expanding the pipeline has been the opportunity set, not balance sheet capacity. The current goal is to maintain a sustainable $250 million in annual starts. She affirmed that if the opportunity set grows, Regency is well-positioned to increase its development activity accordingly. CIO Nicholas Wibbenmeyer concurred with this assessment.

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CEO Shankh Mitra stated that the company will provide a comprehensive update on the fund after its closing, which is expected by the end of the year, as they cannot comment while fundraising is active. Co-President & CIO Nikhil Chaudhri confirmed that the process is on track.

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CEO Shankh Mitra confirmed the Amica deal includes nine development parcels. He indicated that expansion projects on existing sites are likely to proceed, while de novo projects will be evaluated based on cost certainty. He concluded that they 'certainly expect to see some starts next year' from this portfolio.

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Shankh Mitra (CEO & CIO) stated that since the wellness housing portfolio is already highly occupied, the majority of the growth is coming from assisted and independent living. He also noted that labor cost trends are moving in a favorable direction, which could benefit expenses.

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CDO & Head of Lab Scott Bohn noted that while their focus is on lab tenants, they are open to creditworthy office users like AI firms, though such demand is currently low. CEO Scott Brinker added that AI demand is absorbing competitive space in markets like Mission Bay, which is a net positive for their South San Francisco portfolio. For acquisitions, he stated the bias is toward newer assets within their existing core submarkets to deepen their competitive advantage.

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John Albright, President & CEO, stated their At Home locations are productive and not expected to be rejected, and that the tenant watch list is not deep. Philip Mays, SVP, CFO & Treasurer, confirmed the two vacant properties are held for sale and that selling them to eliminate carrying costs would be accretive.

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John Albright, an executive, confirmed the 'at Home' financing was for an investor-developer and that the Reno theater does have negative NOI. He described the Germ-free deal as a unique, one-off opportunity for now, driven by a local advantage. He attributed the upsized construction loans primarily to increased development costs.

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Executive John Albright confirmed that while some dollar stores are on the market, the priority has been on larger Walgreens dispositions. He detailed the long-standing relationship with the Tampa deal operator, Crabbys, and highlighted the deal's attractive structure, which includes a double-digit IRR purchase option for the tenant after six years. Executive Philip Mays clarified the reported rent was a GAAP number and stated the company is comfortable with its current floating-rate debt exposure but may utilize its ATM program depending on market conditions.

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President & CEO Mark Manheimer projected that the 'lion's share' of assets held for sale should be sold by year-end, with the disposition pace moderating next year. He clarified the loan pipeline is mainly for replacing payoffs. Regarding the vacant property, he is in negotiations with two national, investment-grade tenants and expects to sign an LOI in Q3, with rent likely commencing early next year.

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CEO Mark Manheimer estimated that a significant increase in acquisition volume would likely cause the cap rate to compress slightly to around 7.5%. He also confirmed the disposition pipeline contains one opportunistic sale for Q2, with the remainder focused on reducing tenant concentration, and stated they have not recently provided seller financing.

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CEO Mark Manheimer confirmed that they expect to maintain an accretive spread, with disposition cap rates likely to be lower than in Q3. He explained the Dollar General portfolio is unique, with a nearly 15-year weighted average lease term and 1% annual rent increases, and its concentration is expected to fall below 10% in the coming quarters through loan payoffs and select dispositions.

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EVP & COO Mark Olear estimated a 60 to 120-day timeline for acquisitions and described the pipeline as a 'healthy blend' of new and existing relationships. President & CEO Christopher Constant added that economic certainty and lower taxes are beneficial for tenants, who have low exposure to tariffs.

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CEO Christopher Constant described the new Zips tenants as strong regional and larger operators familiar with the local markets. CFO Brian Dickman clarified that the low-coverage bucket is not a concern, as it's dominated by a C-store portfolio that has operated stably in that range for over a decade. Mr. Constant affirmed Arco's consistent performance. Mr. Dickman stated the company would be opportunistic about terming out its line of credit debt, feeling no immediate urgency.

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CEO Christopher Constant and CFO Brian Dickman clarified that the overall $85 million pipeline is a mix of sale-leasebacks and development funding, with the 9-12 month deployment timeline indicating that approximately 80% is development funding. Regarding Zips, Mr. Dickman expressed confidence that the sites would be re-leased to car wash operators, noting they are new construction and that early discussions with other operators have been constructive.

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CEO Christopher Constant clarified that Getty's sale-leaseback strategy frequently involves portfolios of assets from a single tenant, which are then placed into a unitary master lease. Regarding the potential Arco transaction, he stated that it was premature to speculate, and any preference for a buyer would depend entirely on the counterparty's financial strength and strategic view of the properties.

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CEO Marguerite Nader stated directly that the increased turnover was not due to Canadian residents. Regarding immigration policy, she noted that they monitor the key Phoenix market for Canadian MH customers and have not seen any signs of increased home sale activity or other changes in demand.

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Patrick Waite, an executive, stated that he did not have a precise exposure number but estimated it was directionally similar to the RV business. He emphasized that the company is not seeing any trend of increased listings from Canadian MH residents and that on-site feedback indicates they are happy and plan to return.

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Executive Patrick Waite attributed recent attrition to post-COVID normalization and hurricane impacts. CEO Marguerite Nader explained that churn in lower-tier promotional memberships is linked to reduced RV dealer leads and lower transient activity at properties, which are the primary sources for new, entry-level pass sales.

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Executive John McLaren stated that guidance includes approximately 1,500 RV conversions for the year and the company is on track, despite some Q1 impact from Canadian guests. He noted rental program gains come from both new developments and lease-ups throughout the portfolio. Regarding the U.K., McLaren explained that all GBP-denominated debt has been paid down and the company is now looking at using synthetic hedges with existing debt.

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Executive Gary Shiffman stated that the board is evaluating all priority uses for the capital, including debt reduction, shareholder distributions, and reinvestment in core MH and RV businesses. Executive Fernando Castro-Caratini added that while the credit line (partially in GBP) will be paid down, they are exploring synthetic hedges to maintain the natural hedge against currency fluctuations.

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Gary Shiffman, Executive, attributed the guidance miss to underperformance in the volatile transient RV and marina segments, especially in September, and a failure to flex expenses down. John McLaren, Executive, expressed confidence in the portfolio's fundamentals. Regarding the CEO search, Shiffman stated the Board will conduct a comprehensive process considering both internal and external candidates.

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CEO Sumit Roy explained that the fund will be seeded with a portfolio currently 100% owned by Realty Income. The company will raise new capital, gradually diluting its ownership while remaining a significant owner. He estimated a potential 10.5-11% uplift on the European assets from mark-to-market on cap rate compression, with further upside from repositioning and marking rents to market.

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CEO Sumit Roy noted that the non-retail portion is a small part of the development pipeline (around 15%) and that significant capital is not spent until there is clarity on leases. He expressed high confidence in leasing up these assets in the near term, supported by a strong partnership with developer Panattoni. Roy confirmed that they absolutely expect to get incremental yield on these projects and that, thus far, actual lease rates have often exceeded their underwriting expectations.

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Chairman and CEO Ric Campo confirmed that Austin and Nashville are "on our radar screen big time" as the company seeks to increase its NOI exposure in those high-growth markets. President and CFO Alex Jessett added that Tampa and Dallas are also high on their list, and they are actively looking for quality real estate in nearly all of their operating markets.

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President and CFO Alexander Jessett clarified that the cost increases on the development projects are not due to market-wide inflation but are a result of substantial redesigns and enhancements to build a better product. Chairman and CEO Richard Campo addressed land pricing, stating it is likely down 15-20% from the peak. However, he noted that transaction volume is low because landowners are not forced sellers and are unwilling to sell into a weak market, making it difficult to pinpoint exact pricing.

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CFO Bob Stephenson explained that the company's FX exposure is naturally hedged, as they collect rent in pound sterling and also make new investments in the U.K. in pound sterling, creating a net investment hedge. He also confirmed he would like to get a new credit facility deal done by early to mid-summer and expects its size to increase.

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President and CEO Dave Sedgwick confirmed the UK deal has generated an 'overwhelming' positive response from local operators and brokers, creating significant growth opportunities. However, he stated that the company is not looking to start a lending program in the UK at this time and will focus on traditional property acquisitions and leases.

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President and CEO David Sedgwick responded that the upcoming year's activity will likely mirror the past, involving a mix of expanding with existing operators and adding new ones. He stated it was too early to provide specifics on potential large portfolio deals.

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President and CEO David Sedgwick stated that the company anticipates continued strong growth and plans to 'get ahead of it' by 'incrementally adding to the team' in 2025. Chief Financial Officer Bill Wagner noted that he did not have an approximate estimate for the potential one-time G&A incentive compensation at this time.

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EVP & COO Tim Argo highlighted Tampa, Atlanta (relative improvement), and Jacksonville as markets performing better than expected. He noted that Austin, Phoenix, and Nashville continue to lag due to significant supply. Regarding insurance, CFO Clay Holder stated that while it's still early, initial conversations for the renewal have been positive, with more details to come.

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Tim Argo, EVP and Chief Strategy Officer, reported that migration trends remain stable, with 12-13% of move-ins originating from outside the Sunbelt, primarily from California, New York, and Chicago. Clay Holder, CFO, stated that while leverage might tick up slightly to fund investments ahead of dispositions closing later in the year, the company intends to operate within its stated leverage targets.

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Ross Cooper, President & CIO, clarified that the planned $100 million to $150 million in dispositions for 2025 will primarily consist of long-term ground leases, not apartment land. He stated that only a small percentage of the entitled land value would be sold, as the company sees significant long-term value in retaining the majority of its land bank for future mixed-use redevelopment.

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CFO Glenn Cohen confirmed the G&A savings began at the time of the announcement in late January. CEO Conor Flynn explained that Kimco evaluates every box and is in constant discussion with retailers for package deals. He noted they will be aggressive in auctions where they can dramatically improve an asset's value, but are in a good position as any winning bidder must fulfill the lease obligations.

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COO David Jamieson confirmed the team will explore residential options at the Waterford asset, though it wasn't part of the initial underwriting. CEO Conor Flynn addressed the acquisition pipeline, noting that large deals are 'lumpy' and that a key focus for 2025 will be converting existing structured investments into fee simple ownership.

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COO David Jamieson confirmed the team will evaluate residential opportunities at Waterford, though it was not in the initial underwriting. CEO Conor Flynn noted that future large acquisitions are 'lumpy' and pointed to the structured investment program as a key potential source for 2025.

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CEO William Lenehan clarified that FCPT's 'small' franchisees are typically very large compared to peers, often in the 'Franchise Times 100' category, and franchisee credit is not a large part of their business. He stated that while new relationships contribute, much of the recent deal flow comes from long-tracked opportunities where sellers are now more willing to meet on price due to FCPT's advantaged cost of capital and macro uncertainty.

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CEO William Lenehan stated that the company evaluates all debt options, including term loans and notes, on a daily basis. He pointed to their recent actions—lowering leverage and actively raising equity—as evidence of their market-dependent strategy. He described the Bloomin' Brands assets as being in the 'very tippy top' of their quality scores. Lenehan also clarified the WellNow ranking change was due to a simple rebranding of some locations, with the underlying lease guarantee remaining unchanged.

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CEO John Kite noted the decision is deal-specific but an asset of Legacy West's scale felt appropriate for a partnership. CFO Heath Fear added that the GIC JV provided a competitive advantage in winning the bid. Kite also confirmed KRG's significant Dallas presence was a key factor. Regarding the termination fee, Fear clarified it was for an anchor spot with a 12-18 month backfill timeline and that no run-rate adjustment is needed.

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CEO Joey Agree explained that the sandbox evolves slowly, with a focus on maintaining a well-balanced portfolio. On G&A, CFO Peter Coughenour and Agree noted that while cash G&A continues to scale efficiently, total G&A reflects investments in personnel and systems, as well as higher non-cash stock compensation expense resulting from a change in vesting periods from five to three years to improve talent retention.

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Executive Peter M. Moglia noted that while just-in-time demand affects timing, the 2026 pipeline is already 70% leased or under LOI. SVP Hallie Kuhn specified this trend is concentrated in smaller biotech tenants. Executive Joel Marcus highlighted strong AI-driven demand in Mission Bay, contrasting it with a slower South San Francisco market.

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