First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey Inc. (FREVS) reports earnings

The report was filed on January 29, 2025

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First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey Inc. (FREVS0.00%) has submitted its Form 10-K filing for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024.

The filing reports total real estate revenues of $28,678,000 for fiscal 2024, a slight increase from $28,344,000 in fiscal 2023. This increase was primarily driven by higher rental income from residential properties.

Operating expenses totaled $21,145,000, up from $20,941,000 in the previous year, with general and administrative expenses rising to $4,419,000.

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The company reported a net income of $16,933,000 for fiscal 2024, compared to a net loss of $575,000 in fiscal 2023. This improvement was largely due to a litigation settlement of $15,673,000.

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FREIT's residential segment saw an increase in revenue and net operating income, attributed to higher base rents across most properties.

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The commercial segment experienced a decline in revenue, primarily due to the vacancy of a major tenant at the Westwood Plaza Shopping Center.

The company completed the sale of its Maryland properties, resulting in a net loss of $356,000 for fiscal 2024, compared to a gain of $68,771,000 in fiscal 2022.

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FREIT's total mortgage debt was $128.9 million as of October 31, 2024, with a weighted average interest rate of 5.24%.

The company declared total dividends of $0.85 per share for fiscal 2024, consistent with its policy to distribute at least 90% of its taxable income to maintain REIT status.

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FREIT's management agreement with Hekemian & Co. includes fees for property management and leasing services, with total fees amounting to approximately $2,003,000 for fiscal 2024.

The filing includes a discussion of potential risks, including interest rate fluctuations, competition in the real estate market, and regulatory changes that could impact operations.

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This content was summarized by generative artificial intelligence using public filings retrieved from SEC.gov. The original data was derived from the First Real Estate Investment Trust of New Jersey Inc. annual 10-K report dated January 29, 2025. To report an error, please email earnings@qz.com.