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Franklin Street Properties Corp. (FSP) is a Maryland-incorporated real estate investment trust (REIT) that focuses on infill and central business district (CBD) office properties in the U.S. Sunbelt and Mountain West, as well as select opportunistic markets. This news page aggregates company announcements, earnings releases, and other public communications related to FSP’s operations and strategy.
Readers can use this page to follow Franklin Street Properties Corp.’s regular updates on quarterly financial results, leasing activity, and portfolio performance. The company’s earnings releases discuss metrics such as GAAP net loss, Funds From Operations (FFO), Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO), leasing volumes, leased percentages across its office portfolio, and weighted average GAAP base rents per square foot. These disclosures provide insight into how the company’s office properties are performing and how management views trends in occupancy and rent levels.
News items also cover Franklin Street Properties Corp.’s capital allocation decisions, including announcements of quarterly cash dividends on its common stock and disclosures about property dispositions and debt reduction. The company has reported using proceeds from select property sales primarily to repay indebtedness and has described efforts to improve its balance sheet while managing its office portfolio.
Another recurring theme in FSP’s news flow is its review of strategic alternatives. The company has announced that its Board of Directors is evaluating options such as a sale of the company, a sale of assets, and refinancing of existing indebtedness, with BofA Securities serving as financial advisor. Governance-related news, such as board appointments made under a cooperation agreement with certain stockholder parties, also appears in its current reports and press releases. Investors and analysts who follow office-focused REITs can monitor this page for Franklin Street Properties Corp.’s latest publicly released information and context around its portfolio, capital structure, and strategic review process.
Franklin Street Properties Corp. (FSP) reported its fourth-quarter and 2020 results, highlighting a net income of $37.4 million with full-year rental collections averaging 99%. The company achieved 1.13 million square feet of leasing for the year and completed a significant property sale for $89.7 million to reduce debt. FSP plans to pursue additional dispositions in 2021, targeting gross proceeds of $350-450 million, focusing on increasing economic occupancy and negotiating lease renewals amid potential office space demand growth post-COVID-19.
Franklin Street Properties Corp. (FSP) will release its fourth quarter and full-year 2020 results after market close on February 16, 2021. A conference call/webcast is scheduled for February 17, 2021, at 11:00 AM ET to discuss the results. Investors can access the call by dialing various international numbers or via a live audio webcast on the Company’s website. FSP focuses on U.S. Sunbelt and Mountain West office properties, aiming for long-term growth and current income as a real estate investment trust (REIT).
Franklin Street Properties Corp. (FSP) has disclosed the tax composition of its 2020 distributions, advising shareholders to consult their tax advisors regarding the treatment of these distributions. The press release highlights the breakdown of various distribution types for the year, ensuring transparency for investors on taxable and non-taxable components. This information is crucial for shareholders to accurately report their income tax obligations and optimize their financial strategies.
Franklin Street Properties Corp. (FSP) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share for the period of October 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020. This dividend will be payable on February 18, 2021, to stockholders recorded by January 29, 2021. FSP focuses on infill and central business district office properties in the U.S. Sunbelt and Mountain West, seeking long-term growth alongside current income.
Franklin Street Properties Corp. (FSP) announced leasing updates at its Timberlake Corporate Center in Chesterfield, Missouri, and Meadow Point in Chantilly, Virginia. Centene Management Company has extended and expanded its lease by approximately 100,000 rentable square feet, bringing the property to 100% leased until June 30, 2030. Booz Allen Hamilton also expanded its lease at Meadow Point by approximately 29,000 rentable square feet, now at 91.1% leased, expiring on July 31, 2027. These developments enhance FSP's portfolio stability and long-term growth potential.
Franklin Street Properties Corp. (FSP) announced the sale of its sole property in Durham, North Carolina, for $89.7 million, equating to approximately $346 per square foot. The 259,531 square foot office building is fully leased to a life sciences tenant. FSP anticipates a $42 million gain in Q4 2020 from this transaction, with plans to utilize the net proceeds for debt repayment. Chairman George J. Carter emphasized the sale aligns with their strategy to optimize asset value and indicated potential future investments may be considered.