FFO (Funds From Operations): $1.02 per diluted share. Cash Same-Property NOI Growth: Declined 160 basis points year-over-year. Cash Same-Property Base Rent Growth: Increased 90 basis points. Occupancy Rate: Ended the quarter at 81.4%, down from 82.8% at year-end. GAAP Re-leasing Spreads: Negative 15.8%. Cash Re-leasing Spreads: Negative 23%. Retention Rate Including Subtenants: Almost 1,500 basis points higher than base retention rate. Lease Expiration Impact: 216,000 square feet of known move-outs in Q1. Guidance: Reaffirmed full-year guidance for FFO, cash same-property NOI growth, and average occupancy expectations.

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Release Date: May 06, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

Kilroy Realty Corp (NYSE:KRC) reported solid leasing activity in Q1 2025, with a significant 60,000 square foot lease executed with a technology company in San Francisco. The company experienced a 60% year-over-year increase in tour activity in its San Francisco portfolio, indicating strong future leasing potential. KRC is actively engaging with potential tenants for its KOP Phase 2 development project in South San Francisco, supported by the project's high-quality construction and broad amenity offerings. The company is making progress in monetizing its land bank, with the first phase of its Santa Fe Summit land parcel disposition under contract for $38 million. KRC published its annual sustainability report, introducing ambitious goals to be achieved by 2030, reinforcing its commitment to corporate responsibility.

Negative Points

KRC's occupancy declined to 81.4% at the end of Q1 2025, down from 82.8% at year-end, due to known move-outs of several larger tenants. First quarter GAAP re-leasing spreads were negative 15.8%, while cash re-leasing spreads were negative 23%, impacted by a large transaction with minimal capital investment. The life science sector faces challenges with market volatility dampening enthusiasm for public market financing and a complicated policy and regulatory outlook. KRC's Los Angeles market has been slower, partly due to disruptions from January fires, with only a slight uptick in tour activities. The company faces challenges in leasing up its redevelopment properties, which are expected to come into the stabilized occupancy pool in Q3 2025 with low leasing levels.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Can you provide an update on the Flower Mart site and potential options for it? A: Angela Aman, CEO, explained that Kilroy is exploring a wider range of uses for the Flower Mart site than originally planned, ensuring it can be phased and responsive to market improvements in San Francisco. Conversations with the city are ongoing, and while timing is uncertain, they are hopeful for a positive reception from the new administration.

Story Continues

Q: Could you comment on the level of leasing this quarter and the forward pipeline? A: Angela Aman, CEO, noted that Q4 had exceptionally high leasing volume, pulling some deals forward. A few deals slipped into early April, impacting Q1 figures. Rob Paratte, EVP, Chief Leasing Officer, added that the leasing team is focused on rebuilding the pipeline, with promising transactions across different markets, particularly in San Francisco and Bellevue.

Q: What is the status of the Santa Fe Summit land sale and plans for the remaining land? A: Eliott Trencher, EVP, CIO, stated that the first phase of the Santa Fe Summit land sale is under contract for $38 million, covering 5 of the 22 acres. The remaining land is being evaluated for potential sales, with a focus on maximizing value and aligning with Kilroy's core competencies.

Q: How are you approaching lease renewals and expansions, particularly in light of the West8 expansion? A: Rob Paratte, EVP, Chief Leasing Officer, mentioned that most companies are retaining their footprint during renewals. In San Francisco, new companies, especially in AI, are seeking more space and flexibility, as seen in the West8 expansion.

Q: Can you discuss the impact of capitalized interest on KOP 2 and Flower Mart? A: Jeffrey Kuehling, CFO, explained that KOP 2's capitalized interest will come off in early 2026. For Flower Mart, approximately $7 million of capitalized interest per quarter is expected to cease in the second half of the year, with an additional $1 million in carry costs.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

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