Mid-period crossings: the quarter's story is things that started during it and are still completing
The model's full reasoning — Q2 2018 call → NOWe need to determine if the call describes real business activity that crossed from not-happening to happening partway through the period, and management makes clear that the newly started activity is still completing its climb, so the period's reported numbers average before and after and sit below the level at which the business is already running. Look for starts: development projects coming online, leases commencing, etc. The call mentions "signature series developments and redevelopments" that are progressing and expected to contribute in 2019. They mention Lincoln Square, Pentagon Center, Dania Phase I, Mill Station. Dania Phase I is 93% pre-leased and set to open later this summer. Mill Station with Costco set to open in September. These are future openings, not yet started. They are not yet transacting. So not started. What about Toys "R" Us boxes? They have re-leased some boxes, but those leases are signed, but rent may not be flowing yet. They mention that they have resolved seven OpCo locations, with retailers taking the entire box. But the rent commencement? They said "we had four that were signed this last quarter so there's obviously no doubt having rent there, resumed immediately" - so four leases commenced? That is a start. But is that central? They also mention that the Toys liquidation process has been drawing out, and they have a running start on re-leasing. But the impact is on occupancy and same-site NOI. They say the Toys liquidation will have maximum impact of 70-80 bps in Q3, as they anticipate recapturing majority of boxes. So the re-leasing is ongoing. But the question is about real business activity that crossed from not-happening to happening partway through the period. The four leases that commenced? That is a start, but is it substantial? They also mention that they have resolved seven, but four signed this quarter. That is a start of rent. But is that the central story? The call is more about dispositions, portfolio repositioning, and guidance. The main narrative is about execution, dispositions, and same-site NOI growth. The starts are not the central theme. Also, they mention "our development projects are progressing and are expected to begin contributing to our growth in 2019 and beyond." So not yet. What about the early repayment of bond? That's not revenue.
| Ticker | Company | Call | Date | Call grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIN | Albany International Corp. | Q3 2023 | 2023-11-07 | B |
| AFL | Aflac Incorporated | Q2 2023 | 2023-08-02 | C+ |
| CARS | Cars.com Inc. | Q1 2023 | 2023-05-06 | B |
| HLX | Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. | Q1 2018 | 2018-04-24 | B+ |
| SBSI | Southside Bancshares, Inc. | Q4 2017 | 2018-02-06 | A |
| ANIP | ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Q4 2016 | 2017-03-02 | B+ |
| PSX | Phillips 66 | Q4 2016 | 2017-02-03 | C+ |
| ESE | ESCO Technologies Inc. | Q2 2016 | 2016-05-03 | A |
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