Logistic Properties of the Americas Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Results
Growth Momentum Accelerates with 1Q25 Revenue Increasing
SAN JOSÉ,
1Q25 Financial and Operating Highlights
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Revenue increased
12.9% to in the first quarter of 2025. The$11.8 million of additional revenue was primarily due to the stabilization of a building in$1.4 million Peru during the first quarter, as well as the stabilization of three buildings in 2024, two inPeru and one inCosta Rica . In addition, the Company had a increase in revenue from positive rental rate growth related to higher rental rates upon lease rollovers or contractual rent increases on existing leases, along with other revenues increasing approximately$0.2 million . Partially offsetting the revenue increase was a$0.1 million decrease related to currency translation effects of leases denominated in Colombian pesos.$0.2 million
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Net Operating Income (“NOI”) increased
6.0% to , primarily due to the above-mentioned building stabilizations and higher rental rates. Same-Property Cash NOI decreased$9.4 million 4.3% to during the period, primarily due to a rent reduction from the prepayment of a financed tenant improvement in$8.6 million Costa Rica and a one-time maintenance expense inColombia . Additionally, property taxes inPeru increased following a municipal asset revaluation and one-time charges from the municipality.
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The occupancy rate of LPA’s operating portfolio was
98.0% at the end of the first quarter, a 0.3 p.p. decrease from year-end 2024 and a 1.3 p.p. increase from first-quarter 2024. During the first quarter of 2025, LPA signed a USD-denominated lease for 63,109 square feet (“sq. ft.”) of space in Building 100 in its Parque Logístico Callao facility inLima, Peru with a leading third-party logistics provider, replacing a prior lease with this tenant. LPA also signed a new lease for 71,580 sq. ft. of Gross Leasable Area (“GLA”) at Building 400 in Parque Logistico Lima Sur with a long-standing regional tenant which is one of the world's leading logistics providers.
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General and Administrative expenses increased
112.1% to in 1Q25, primarily due to a$3.6 million increase in other professional services expenses and to$0.8 million in amortization expenses related to Director and Officer liability insurance expenses that have been incurred since LPA’s business combination and related listing on the NYSE American on March 28, 2024. In addition, the Company incurred$0.3 million in total share-based payment compensation in the form of Restricted Stock Units issued to executives in connection with the business combination, as well as$0.4 million of trustee and director fees. Also, an increase in employee headcount during the first quarter increased personnel costs by$0.1 million versus last year’s comparable quarter.$0.1 million
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During 1Q25, LPA repurchased an additional
of its ordinary shares, bringing the total amount of repurchased shares to$0.8 million under its$2.1 million share repurchase program, which will expire on November 20, 2025.$10 million
Subsequent Events
On April 30, 2025, LPA announced its plan to expand the Parque Logístico Callao property with the construction of Building 200, a new 227,172 sq. ft. facility that will increase the Company’s footprint in Peru’s underpenetrated logistics real estate market. At the time of the announcement, this facility was more than
CEO Commentary
The growth momentum of our multinational, vertically integrated real estate platform accelerated in the first quarter, as demand for institutional quality, strategically located facilities like ours remained strong. The bulk of that demand came from LPA’s large and diverse customer base, comprised of both regional and global leaders in consumer goods, third-party logistics and retail. We continue growing with our customers and deepening our relationships with them, as they further expand their operations in response to growing domestic consumption in LPA’s foundational markets:
During the quarter, one of those customers, a leading global logistics company, signed an additional lease with us that brought LPA’s operating GLA to a fully leased status, a significant milestone. The following month we also announced that we will increase the space of our other Peruvian park, Parque Logístico Callao, with the addition of a 227,172 sq. ft. building. Reflecting the scarcity of premium facilities like ours in key urban markets like
Some of LPA’s clients are also expanding in
Our vision and ambition to substantially expand and scale LPA’s unique real estate platform are backed by our team’s extensive industry and market experience, a robust balance sheet, and strong underlying fundamentals such as high occupancy levels and dollar-based rents. As we look ahead, we believe LPA remains well positioned to create enduring value for our shareholders.
Esteban Saldarriaga
Chief Executive Officer
Real Estate Portfolio |
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As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2025 |
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As of and for the year ended December 31, 2024 |
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As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2024 |
Number of operating real estate properties |
31 |
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30 |
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28 |
Operating GLA (sq. ft) |
5,292,588 |
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5,121,625 |
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4,743,305 |
Leased GLA (sq. ft) |
5,810,181 |
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5,637,044 |
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5,523,194 |
Number of tenants |
57 |
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57 |
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52 |
Average rent per square foot |
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Weighted average remaining lease term |
5.0 years |
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5.1 years |
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5.6 years |
Stabilized occupancy rate (% of GLA) |
98.0 % |
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98.3 % |
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96.7 % |
Financial Performance |
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Revenues |
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For the three months ended March 31, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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% Change |
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$ |
6,000,839 |
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$ |
5,655,817 |
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6.1 |
% |
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2,400,284 |
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2,339,372 |
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2.6 |
% |
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3,363,652 |
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2,431,060 |
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38.4 |
% |
Unallocated revenue |
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75,016 |
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57,213 |
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31.1 |
% |
Total revenues |
$ |
11,839,791 |
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$ |
10,483,462 |
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12.9 |
% |
Investment Property Operating Expenses |
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For the three months ended March 31, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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% Change |
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$ |
848,787 |
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$ |
836,113 |
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1.5 |
% |
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458,526 |
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242,525 |
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89.1 |
% |
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1,030,389 |
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453,156 |
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127.4 |
% |
Total investment property operating expense |
$ |
2,337,702 |
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$ |
1,531,794 |
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52.6 |
% |
Supplemental Information
Please refer to LPA’s quarterly Supplemental Information and Management Discussion and Analysis, both of which are available on the Company’s Investor Relations website at https://ir.lpamericas.com
1Q25 Earnings Conference Call
When: May 15, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time / 8:00 a.m. Central Time
Who: Mr. Esteban Saldarriaga, Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Paul Smith, Chief Financial Officer, and Mr. Camilo Ulloa, Investor Relations
Dial-in: (800) 715-9871 (
Passcode: 6436556
Pre-Register: You may pre-register at any time at: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/792351444. Callers will need to press # to be connected to an operator to access LPA’s financial results conference call via telephone.
Webcast: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/792351444
A call recording will also be available for replay on LPA’s website for a limited time.
About Logistic Properties of the Americas
Logistic Properties of the Americas is a leading developer, owner, and manager of institutional quality industrial and logistics real estate in high-growth and high-barrier-to-entry markets in Central and
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking information, which may not be included in future public filings or investor guidance. The inclusion of forward-looking information in this press release should not be construed as a commitment by LPA to provide guidance on such information in the future. Certain statements in this press release may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by LPA and its management, are inherently uncertain and are inherently subject to risks variability and contingencies, many of which are beyond LPA’s control. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (i) the possibility of any economic slowdown or downturn in real estate asset values or leasing activity or in the geographic markets where LPA operates; (ii) LPA’s ability to manage growth; (iii) LPA’s ability to continue to comply with applicable listing standards of NYSE American; (iv) changes in applicable laws, regulations, political and economic developments; (v) the possibility that LPA may be adversely affected by other economic, business and/or competitive factors; (vi) LPA’s estimates of expenses and profitability; (vii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against LPA and (viii) other risks and uncertainties set forth in the filings by LPA with the
Nothing within this press release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made.
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Investor Relations Contacts
Camilo Ulloa
Logistic Properties of the Americas
+506 6293 9083
camilo@lpamericas.com
Barbara Cano/Ivan Peill
InspIR Group
barbara@inspirgroup.com / ivan@inspirgroup.com
Source: Logistic Properties of the Americas