8-K

Whitestone REIT (WSR)

8-K 2024-03-06 For: 2024-03-06
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 Or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 6, 2024

Whitestone REIT

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Maryland 001-34855 76-0594970
(State or other jurisdiction<br><br> <br>of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
2600 South Gessner, Suite 500,
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Houston, Texas 77063
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 827-9595

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, par value $0.001 per share WSR New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐


Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On March 6, 2024, Whitestone REIT (the “Company”) announced its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023. A copy of the Company’s March 6, 2024 press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K. A copy of the Company’s Quarterly Operating and Financial Supplemental Package is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this current report on Form 8-K. The information contained in this current report on Form 8-K, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, shall not be deemed “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission nor incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed or to be filed by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 9.01 Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

99.1         Press release of Whitestone REIT, dated March 6, 2024.

99.2         Quarterly Supplemental Operating and Financial Data Package for Whitestone REIT for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023.

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EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1 Press release of Whitestone REIT, dated March 6, 2024.
99.2 Quarterly Supplemental Operating and Financial Data for Whitestone REIT for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023.
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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Whitestone REIT
(Registrant)
Date: March 6, 2024 By: /s/ John S. Hogan
Name: John S. Hogan<br><br> <br>Title:   Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit 99.1

WHITESTONE REIT

REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2023 RESULTS

Houston, Texas, March 6, 2024 - Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) (“Whitestone” or the “Company”) today announced its operating and financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023. Whitestone creates neighborhood center communities in its high-quality open-air shopping centers that it acquires, owns, manages, develops, and redevelops primarily in some of the largest, fastest-growing, high-household-income markets in the Sunbelt.

“I am proud of the work and dedication of the Whitestone team in executing our strategic priorities and steadfastly serving our tenants and our neighborhood communities. We finished the year on a very strong note: hitting record occupancy of 94.2%, GAAP leasing spreads of nearly 22% and achieving a year-over-year revenue increase in excess of 5%.  We initiated 2024 Core FFO per share guidance of $0.98 - $1.04 and were pleased to grow the dividend by 3% as announced yesterday. I am fully confident that our stellar financial performance and actions will position Whitestone to deliver attractive profitable growth and drive substantial value for all of our stakeholders in the years ahead.”

– Dave Holeman, Chief Executive Officer

Fourth Quarter 2023 Operating and Financial Results

All per share amounts are on a diluted per common share and operating partnership (OP) unit basis unless stated otherwise.

Reconciliations of Net Income Attributable to Whitestone REIT to FFO, Core FFO, NOI and EBITDAre are included herein.

Revenues of $37.5 million versus $34.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
Net Income attributable to common shareholders of $1.5 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, versus $19.9 million, or $0.40 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2022.
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Funds from Operations (“FFO”) per diluted share of $0.21 versus $0.23 for the fourth quarter of 2022.
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Core FFO per diluted share of $0.24 versus $0.23 for the fourth quarter of 2022.
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EBITDAre of $21.0 million versus $20.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
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Same-Store Net Operating Income (“NOI”) grew 2.4% to $24.0 million versus $23.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
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Net Effective Annual Base Rental Revenue per leased square foot was up 6.2% to $23.35, compared to the prior year quarter.
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Full Year 2023 Operating and Financial Results

All per share amounts are on a diluted per common share and operating partnership (OP) unit basis unless stated otherwise.

Revenues of $147.0 million versus $139.4 million for 2022.
Net Income attributable to common shareholders of $19.2 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, versus $35.3 million, or $0.71 per diluted share for 2022.
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Funds from Operations (“FFO”) per diluted share of $0.88 versus $1.03 for 2022.
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Core FFO per diluted share of $0.91 versus $1.03 for 2022.
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EBITDAre of $81.0 million versus $80.8 million for 2022.
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Same-Store Net Operating Income (“NOI”) grew 2.7% to $92.8 million versus $90.4 million for 2022.
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Operating Results

For the three-month periods ending December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company’s operating highlights were as follows:

Fourth Quarter 2023 Fourth Quarter 2022
Occupancy:
Wholly Owned Properties – All 94.2% 93.7%
>10,000 Sq Ft Occupancy 97.5% 98.0%
≤ 10,000 Sq Ft Occupancy 92.1% 91.2%
Same Store Property Net Operating Income Change (1) 2.4% 7.1%
Rental Rate Growth - Total (GAAP Basis): 21.8% 23.5%
New Leases 37.3% 24.3%
Renewal Leases 15.3% 23.2%
Leasing Transactions:
Number of New Leases 44 22
New Leases - Lease Term Revenue (millions) $26.7 $27.5
Number of Renewal Leases 32 38
Renewal Leases - Lease Term Revenue (millions) $23.6 $9.7

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Balance Sheet and Debt Metrics

As of December 31, 2023, Whitestone had total debt of $640.5 million, along with capacity and availability of $104.0 million each under its $250 million revolving credit facility
As of December 31, 2023, the Company has undepreciated real estate assets of $1.2 billion.
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Dividend

On March 5, 2024, the Company declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.12375 per common share and OP unit for the second quarter of 2024, to be paid in three equal installments of $0.04125 in April, May, and June of 2024. The second quarter dividend represents a 3.13% increase from the first quarter of 2024.

2024 Full Year Guidance

The Company currently estimates that U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) net income available to common shareholders will be within the range of $0.32 to $0.38 per diluted share, and Core FFO will be within the range of $0.98 to $1.04 per diluted share and OP Unit.

Initial 2024 Guidance 2023 Actual
(unaudited, amounts in thousands except per share and percentages)
Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT $16,600 - $19,600 $19,180
Core FFO ^(1)^ $50,985 - $53,985 $46,765
Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT per share $0.32 - $0.38 $0.38
Core FFO per diluted share and OP Unit ^(1)^ $0.98 - $1.04 $0.91
Key Drivers:
Same store net operating income growth (2) 2.5% - 4.0% 2.7%
Bad debt as a percentage of revenue 0.60% - 1.10% 0.65%
General and administrative expense $19,700 - $21,200 $20,653
Interest expense $32,600 - $34,100 $32,866
Ending occupancy 93.8% - 94.8% 94.20%
Net Debt to EBITDAre Ratio (3) 7.0X - 6.6X 7.5X
^(1)^ For the reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, see the “Core FFO per diluted share and OP unit” reconciliation table. Core Funds from Operations (“Core FFO”) is a non-GAAP measure.
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^(2)^ Excludes straight-line rent, amortization of above/below market rates and lease termination fees for both periods.
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^(3)^ Fourth quarter annualized EBITDAre. For the reconciliation of Net Debt to EBITDAre Ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure, to the comparable GAAP financial measure, see the "Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization for Real Estate (EBITDAre)" reconciliation table.
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Portfolio Statistics

As of December 31, 2023, Whitestone wholly owned 55 Community-Centered Properties™ with approximately 5.0 million square feet of gross leasable area (“GLA”). Five of the 55 Community-Centered Properties™ are land parcels held for future development. The portfolio is comprised of 29 properties in Texas and 26 in Arizona. Whitestone’s Community-Centered Properties™ are located in the MSA's of Austin (5), Dallas-Fort Worth (9), Houston (12), Phoenix (26), and San Antonio (3). The Company’s properties in these markets are generally in high-traffic locations, surrounded by high-household-income communities. The Company also owns an 81.4% equity interest in eight properties containing 0.9 million square feet of GLA through its investment in Pillarstone OP.

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At the end of the fourth quarter, the Company’s diversified tenant base was comprised of 1,453 tenants, with the largest tenant accounting for only 2.1% of annualized base rental revenues. No single tenant exceeded 2.1% of total revenues. Lease terms range from less than one year for smaller tenants to more than 15 years for larger tenants. Whitestone’s leases generally include minimum monthly lease payments and tenant reimbursements for payment of taxes, insurance and maintenance, and typically exclude restrictive lease clauses.

Conference Call Information

In conjunction with the issuance of its financial results, the Company invites you to listen to its earnings release conference call to be broadcast live on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 8:30 A.M Eastern Time / 7:30 A.M. Central Time. The call will be led by Dave Holeman, Chief Executive Officer. Conference call access information is as follows:

To listen to a webcast of the conference call, click on the Investor Relations tab of the Company’s website, www.whitestonereit.com, and then click on the webcast link. A replay of the call will be available on Whitestone’s website via the webcast link until the Company’s next earnings release. Additional information about Whitestone can be found on the Company’s website.

Dial-in number for domestic participants: 1-877-407-0784
Dial-in number for international participants: 1-201-689-8560

The conference call will be recorded, and a telephone replay will be available through Thursday, March 21, 2024. Replay access information is as follows:

Replay number for domestic participants: 1-844-512-2921
Replay number for international participants: 1-412-317-6671
Passcode (for all participants): 13742561

Supplemental Financial Information

The fourth quarter earnings release and supplemental data package will be located in the “News and Events” and “Financial Reporting” tabs of the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.whitestonereit.com. The earnings release and supplemental data package will also be available by mail upon request. To receive a copy, please call Investor Relations at (713) 435-2219.

About Whitestone REIT

Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) is a community-centered real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, owns, operates, and develops open-air, retail centers located in some of the fastest growing markets in the country: Phoenix, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio.

Our centers are convenience focused: merchandised with a mix of service-oriented tenants providing food (restaurants and grocers), self-care (health and fitness), services (financial and logistics), education and entertainment to the surrounding communities. The Company believes its strong community connections and deep tenant relationships are key to the success of its current centers and its acquisition strategy. For additional information, please visit www.whitestonereit.com.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This Report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations, statements related to our expectations regarding the performance of our business, and other matters. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but are the intent, belief or current expectations of our management based on its knowledge and understanding of our business and industry. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “potential,” “predicts,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates” or the negative of such terms and variations of these words and similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, are difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements made in this Report include: the imposition of federal income taxes if we fail to qualify as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) in any taxable year or forego an opportunity to ensure REIT status; uncertainties related to the national economy, the real estate industry in general and in our specific markets; legislative or regulatory changes, including changes to laws governing REITs; adverse economic or real estate developments or conditions in Texas or Arizona, Houston and Phoenix in particular, including the potential impact of public health emergencies, such as COVID-19, on our tenants’ ability to pay their rent, which could result in bad debt allowances or straight-line rent reserve adjustments; increases in interest rates, including as a result of inflation operating costs or general and administrative expenses; our current geographic concentration in the Houston and Phoenix metropolitan area makes us susceptible to local economic downturns and natural disasters, such as floods and hurricanes, which may increase as a result of climate change, increasing focus by stakeholders on environmental, social, and governance matters, financial institution disruption; availability and terms of capital and financing, both to fund our operations and to refinance our indebtedness as it matures; decreases in rental rates or increases in vacancy rates; harm to our reputation, ability to do business and results of operations as a result of improper conduct by our employees, agents or business partners; litigation risks; lease-up risks, including leasing risks arising from exclusivity and consent provisions in leases with significant tenants; our inability to renew tenant leases or obtain new tenant leases upon the expiration of existing leases; risks related to generative artificial intelligence tools and language models, along with the potential interpretations and conclusions they might make regarding our business and prospects, particularly concerning the spread of misinformation; our inability to generate sufficient cash flows due to market conditions, competition, uninsured losses, changes in tax or other applicable laws; geopolitical conflicts, such as the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the conflict in the Gaza Strip and unrest in the Middle East; the need to fund tenant improvements or other capital expenditures out of operating cash flow; the extent to which our estimates regarding Pillarstone REIT Operating Partnership LP's financial condition and results of operations differ from actual results; and the risk that we are unable to raise capital for working capital, acquisitions or other uses on attractive terms or at all and other factors detailed in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other documents the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This release contains supplemental financial measures that are not calculated pursuant to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) including EBITDAre, FFO, NOI and net debt. Following are explanations and reconciliations of these metrics to their most comparable GAAP metric.

EBITDAre: The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) defines EBITDAre as net income computed in accordance with GAAP, plus interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization and impairment write-downs of depreciable property and of investments in unconsolidated affiliates caused by a decrease in value of depreciable property in the affiliate, plus or minus losses and gains on the disposition of depreciable property, including losses/gains on change in control and adjustments to reflect the entity’s share of EBITDAre of the unconsolidated affiliates and consolidated affiliates with non-controlling interests. The Company calculates EBITDAre in a manner consistent with the NAREIT definition. Management believes that EBITDAre represents a supplemental non-GAAP performance measure that provides investors with a relevant basis for comparing REITs. There can be no assurance the EBITDAre as presented by the Company is comparable to similarly titled measures of other REITs. EBITDAre should not be considered as an alternative to net income or other measurements under GAAP as indicators of operating performance or to cash flows from operating, investing or financing activities as measures of liquidity. EBITDAre does not reflect working capital changes, cash expenditures for capital improvements or principal payments on indebtedness.

FFO: Funds From Operations: The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) defines FFO as net income (loss) (calculated in accordance with GAAP), excluding depreciation and amortization related to real estate, gains or losses from the sale of certain real estate assets, gains and losses from change in control, and impairment write-downs of certain real estate assets and investments in entities when the impairment is directly attributable to decreases in the value of depreciable real estate held by the entity. We calculate FFO in a manner consistent with the NAREIT definition and also include adjustments for our unconsolidated real estate partnership.

Core Funds from Operations (“Core FFO”) is a non-GAAP measure. From time to time, we report or provide guidance with respect to “Core FFO” which removes the impact of certain non-recurring and non-operating transactions or other items we do not consider to be representative of our core operating results including, without limitation, default interest on debt of real estate partnership, extinguishment of debt cost, gains or losses associated with litigation involving the Company that is not in the normal course of business, and proxy contest professional fees.

Management uses FFO and Core FFO as a supplemental measure to conduct and evaluate our business because there are certain limitations associated with using GAAP net income (loss) alone as the primary measure of our operating performance. Historical cost accounting for real estate assets in accordance with GAAP implicitly assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. Because real estate values instead have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, management believes that the presentation of operating results for real estate companies that use historical cost accounting is insufficient by itself. In addition, securities analysts, investors and other interested parties use FFO and Core FFO as the primary metric for comparing the relative performance of equity REITs. FFO and Core FFO should not be considered as an alternative to net income or other measurements under GAAP, as an indicator of our operating performance or to cash flows from operating, investing or financing activities as a measure of liquidity. FFO and Core FFO do not reflect working capital changes, cash expenditures for capital improvements or principal payments on indebtedness. Although our calculation of FFO is consistent with that of NAREIT, there can be no assurance that FFO and Core FFO presented by us is comparable to similarly titled measures of other REITs.

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NOI: Net Operating Income: Management believes that NOI is a useful measure of our property operating performance. We define NOI as operating revenues (rental and other revenues) less property and related expenses (property operation and maintenance and real estate taxes). Other REITs may use different methodologies for calculating NOI and, accordingly, our NOI may not be comparable to other REITs. Because NOI excludes general and administrative expenses, depreciation and amortization, equity or deficit in earnings of real estate partnership, interest expense, interest, dividend and other investment income, provision for income taxes, gain on sale of property from discontinued operations, management fee (net of related expenses) and gain or loss on sale or disposition of assets, and includes NOI of real estate partnership (pro rata) and net income attributable to noncontrolling interest, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year-over-year, reflects the revenues and expenses directly associated with owning and operating commercial real estate properties and the impact to operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs, providing perspective not immediately apparent from net income. We use NOI to evaluate our operating performance since NOI allows us to evaluate the impact that factors such as occupancy levels, lease structure, lease rates and tenant base have on our results, margins and returns. In addition, management believes that NOI provides useful information to the investment community about our property and operating performance when compared to other REITs since NOI is generally recognized as a standard measure of property performance in the real estate industry. However, NOI should not be viewed as a measure of our overall financial performance since it does not reflect the level of capital expenditure and leasing costs necessary to maintain the operating performance of our properties, including general and administrative expenses, depreciation and amortization, equity or deficit in earnings of real estate partnership, interest expense, interest, dividend and other investment income, provision for income taxes, gain on sale of property from discontinued operations, management fee (net of related expenses) and gain or loss on sale or disposition of assets.

Same Store NOI: Management believes that Same Store NOI is a useful measure of the Company’s property operating performance because it includes only the properties that have been owned for the entire period being compared, and it is frequently used by the investment community. Same Store NOI assists in eliminating differences in NOI due to the acquisition or disposition of properties during the period being presented, providing a more consistent measure of the Company’s performance. The Company defines Same Store NOI as operating revenues (rental and other revenues, excluding straight-line rent adjustments, amortization of above/below market rents, and lease termination fees) less property and related expenses (property operation and maintenance and real estate taxes), Non-Same Store NOI, and NOI of our investment in Pillarstone OP (pro rata). We define “Non-Same Stores” as properties that have been acquired since the beginning of the period being compared and properties that have been sold, but not classified as discontinued operations. Other REITs may use different methodologies for calculating Same Store NOI, and accordingly, the Company's Same Store NOI may not be comparable to that of other REITs.

Net debt: We present net debt, which we define as total debt net of insurance financing less cash plus our proportional share of net debt of real estate partnership, and net debt to pro forma EBITDAre, which we define as net debt divided by EBITDAre because we believe they are helpful as supplemental measures in assessing our ability to service our financing obligations and in evaluating balance sheet leverage against that of other REITs. However, net debt and net debt to pro forma EBITDAre should not be viewed as a stand-alone measure of our overall liquidity and leverage. In addition, other REITs may use different methodologies for calculating net debt and net debt to pro forma EBITDAre, and accordingly our net debt and net debt to pro forma EBITDAre may not be comparable to that of other REITs.

Investor and Media Relations:

David Mordy

Director, Investor Relations

Whitestone REIT

(713) 435-2219

ir@whitestonereit.com

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Whitestone REIT and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
December 31, 2022
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ASSETS
Real estate assets, at cost
Property 1,221,466 $ 1,199,041
Accumulated depreciation (229,767 ) (208,286 )
Total real estate assets 991,699 990,755
Investment in real estate partnership 31,671 34,826
Cash and cash equivalents 4,572 6,166
Restricted cash 68 189
Escrows and deposits 24,148 12,827
Accrued rents and accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts (1) 30,592 25,570
Receivable due from related party 1,513 1,377
Unamortized lease commissions, legal fees and loan costs 13,783 12,697
Prepaid expenses and other assets(2) 4,765 7,838
Finance lease right-of-use assets 10,428 10,522
Total assets 1,113,239 $ 1,102,767
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities:
Notes payable 640,172 $ 625,427
Accounts payable and accrued expenses(3) 36,513 36,154
Payable due to related party 1,577 1,561
Tenants' security deposits 8,614 8,428
Dividends and distributions payable 6,025 6,008
Finance lease liabilities 721 735
Total liabilities 693,622 678,313
Commitments and contingencies:
Equity:
Preferred shares, 0.001 par value per share; 50,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022
Common shares, 0.001 par value per share; 400,000,000 shares authorized; 49,610,831 and 49,422,716 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively 50 49
Additional paid-in capital 628,079 624,785
Accumulated deficit (216,963 ) (212,366 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income 2,576 5,980
Total Whitestone REIT shareholders' equity 413,742 418,448
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary 5,875 6,006
Total equity 419,617 424,454
Total liabilities and equity 1,113,239 $ 1,102,767

All values are in US Dollars.

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Whitestone REIT and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
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^(1)^Accrued rents and accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
Tenant receivables $ 16,287 $ 16,828
Accrued rents and other recoveries 26,751 22,103
Allowance for doubtful accounts (13,570 ) (13,822 )
Other receivables 1,124 461
Total accrued rents and accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts $ 30,592 $ 25,570
(2) Operating lease right of use assets (net) $ 109 $ 124
(3) Operating lease liabilities $ 112 $ 129

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Whitestone REIT and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
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2023 2022 2023 2022
Revenues **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
Rental^(1)^ $ 37,247 $ 34,700 $ 145,652 $ 138,200
Management, transaction, and other fees 277 218 1,317 1,221
Total revenues 37,524 34,918 146,969 139,421
Operating expenses **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
Depreciation and amortization 8,428 8,046 32,966 31,707
Operating and maintenance 8,101 6,435 27,948 25,688
Real estate taxes 3,848 3,740 18,016 17,607
General and administrative 5,002 5,003 20,653 18,066
Total operating expenses 25,379 23,224 99,583 93,068
Other expenses (income) **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
Interest expense 8,303 8,082 32,866 27,193
(Gain) loss on sale of properties, net 620 (16,950 ) (9,006 ) (16,950 )
Loss on disposal of assets, net 22 180 522 192
Interest, dividend and other investment income (2 ) (22 ) (51 ) (65 )
Total other expenses 8,943 (8,710 ) 24,331 10,370
Income before equity investment in real estate partnership and income tax 3,202 20,404 23,055 35,983
Equity (deficit) in earnings of real estate partnership (1,528 ) (65 ) (3,155 ) 239
Provision for income tax (111 ) (109 ) (450 ) (422 )
Net Income 1,563 20,230 19,450 35,800
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 22 291 270 530
Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT $ 1,541 $ 19,939 $ 19,180 $ 35,270

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Whitestone REIT and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
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2023 2022 2023 2022
Basic Earnings Per Share: **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
Net income attributable to common shareholders, excluding amounts attributable to unvested restricted shares $ 0.03 $ 0.40 $ 0.39 $ 0.72
Diluted Earnings Per Share: **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
Net income attributable to common shareholders, excluding amounts attributable to unvested restricted shares $ 0.03 $ 0.40 $ 0.38 $ 0.71
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
Basic 49,586 49,384 49,501 49,256
Diluted 51,064 50,126 50,813 49,950
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
Net income $ 1,563 $ 20,230 $ 19,450 $ 35,800
Other comprehensive income (loss) **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedging activities (10,054 ) (1,698 ) (3,452 ) 12,925
Comprehensive income (8,491 ) 18,532 15,998 48,725
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 22 291 270 530
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (139 ) (24 ) (48 ) 191
Comprehensive income attributable to Whitestone REIT $ (8,374 ) $ 18,265 $ 15,776 $ 48,004

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Whitestone REIT and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
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2023 2022 2023 2022
^(1)^Rental
Rental revenues $ 26,714 $ 26,090 $ 105,494 $ 101,113
Recoveries 10,538 9,151 41,109 38,243
Bad debt (5 ) (541 ) (951 ) (1,156 )
Total rental $ 37,247 $ 34,700 $ 145,652 $ 138,200

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Whitestone REIT and Subsidiaries<br><br> <br>CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS<br><br> <br>(in thousands)
Year Ended December 31,
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2023 2022
Cash flows from operating activities: **** ****
Net income $ 19,450 $ 35,800
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: **** ****
Depreciation and amortization 32,966 31,707
Amortization of deferred loan costs 1,089 1,100
Gain on sale of properties (9,006 ) (16,950 )
Loss on disposal of assets 522 192
Bad debt 951 1,156
Share-based compensation 3,727 1,511
(Equity) deficit in earnings of real estate partnership 3,155 (239 )
Amortization of right-of-use assets - finance leases 94
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Escrows and deposits 2,312 (1,504 )
Accrued rents and accounts receivable (5,973 ) (4,331 )
Receivable due from related party (136 ) (530 )
Unamortized lease commissions, legal fees and loan costs (4,592 ) (3,386 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets 2,484 1,749
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 355 (2,766 )
Payable due to related party 16 564
Tenants' security deposits 186 358
Net cash provided by operating activities 47,600 44,431
Cash flows from investing activities: **** ****
Acquisitions of real estate (25,474 ) (16,992 )
Acquisition of ground lease (9,786 )
Additions to real estate (17,055 ) (13,659 )
Proceeds from sales of properties 19,847 33,723
Escrowed loan repayment on behalf of real estate partnership (13,633 )
Net cash used in investing activities (36,315 ) (6,714 )
Cash flows from financing activities: **** ****
Distributions paid to common shareholders (23,684 ) (22,958 )
Distributions paid to OP unit holders (332 ) (346 )
Payments of exchange offer costs (335 )
Net proceeds from (payments of) credit facility 42,500 (16,000 )
Repayments of notes payable (30,945 ) (3,468 )
Payments of loan origination costs (3,632 )
Repurchase of common shares (525 ) (537 )
Payment of finance lease liability (14 )
Net cash used in financing activities (13,000 ) (47,276 )
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (1,715 ) (9,559 )
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 6,355 15,914
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period^(1)^ $ 4,640 $ 6,355
^(1)^ For a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, see supplemental disclosures below.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Supplemental Disclosures
(in thousands)
Year Ended December 31,
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2023 2022
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: **** **** **** **** ****
Cash paid for interest $ 31,136 $ 26,493
Cash paid for taxes $ 435 $ 366
Non cash investing and financing activities: **** **** **** **** ****
Disposal of fully depreciated real estate $ 976 $ 454
Financed insurance premiums $ 3,002 $ 1,846
Value of shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan $ 75 $ 67
Value of common shares exchanged for OP units $ 17 $ 618
Change in fair value of cash flow hedge $ (3,452 ) $ 12,925
Recognition of finance lease liabilities $ $ 735
December 31,
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2023 2022
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash **** **** **** ****
Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,572 $ 6,166
Restricted cash 68 189
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 4,640 $ 6,355

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RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
(in thousands, except per share and per unit data)
Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
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2023 2022 2023 2022
FFO (NAREIT) AND CORE FFO **** **** ****
Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT $ 1,541 $ 19,939 $ 19,180 $ 35,270
Adjustments to reconcile to FFO:^(1)^
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets 8,394 8,004 32,811 31,538
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets of real estate partnership (pro rata)^(2)^ 404 404 1,613 1,613
Loss on disposal of assets, net 22 180 522 192
(Gain) loss on sale of properties, net 620 (16,950 ) (9,006 ) (16,950 )
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 22 291 270 530
FFO (NAREIT) $ 11,003 $ 11,868 $ 45,390 $ 52,193
Adjustments to reconcile to Core FFO:
Early debt extinguishment costs 147
Default interest on debt of real estate partnership (1)(2) 1,375 1,375
Core FFO $ 12,378 $ 11,868 $ 46,765 $ 52,340
FFO PER SHARE AND OP UNIT CALCULATION **** **** ****
Numerator:
FFO $ 11,003 $ 11,868 $ 45,390 $ 52,193
Core FFO $ 12,378 $ 11,868 $ 46,765 $ 52,340
Denominator:
Weighted average number of total common shares - basic 49,586 49,384 49,501 49,256
Weighted average number of total noncontrolling OP units - basic 693 695 694 738
Weighted average number of total common shares and noncontrolling OP units - basic 50,279 50,079 50,195 49,994
Effect of dilutive securities:
Unvested restricted shares 1,478 742 1,312 694
Weighted average number of total common shares and noncontrolling OP units - diluted 51,757 50,821 51,507 50,688
FFO per common share and OP unit - basic $ 0.22 $ 0.24 $ 0.90 $ 1.04
FFO per common share and OP unit - diluted $ 0.21 $ 0.23 $ 0.88 $ 1.03
Core FFO per common share and OP unit - basic $ 0.25 $ 0.24 $ 0.93 $ 1.05
Core FFO per common share and OP unit - diluted $ 0.24 $ 0.23 $ 0.91 $ 1.03
^(1)^ Includes pro-rata share attributable to real estate partnership.
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^(2)^ We rely on reporting provided to us by our third party partners for financial information regarding the Company's investment in Pillarstone OP. Because Pillarstone OP financial statements as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 have not been made available to us, we have estimated depreciation and amortization of real estate assets based on the information available to us at the time of this Report.
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RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
(continued)
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
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2023 2022 2023 2022
PROPERTY NET OPERATING INCOME
Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT $ 1,541 $ 19,939 $ 19,180 $ 35,270
General and administrative expenses 5,002 5,003 20,653 18,066
Depreciation and amortization 8,428 8,046 32,966 31,707
(Equity) deficit in earnings of real estate partnership^(1)^ 1,528 65 3,155 (239 )
Interest expense 8,303 8,082 32,866 27,193
Interest, dividend and other investment income (2 ) (22 ) (51 ) (65 )
Provision for income taxes 111 109 450 422
(Gain) loss on sale of properties, net 620 (16,950 ) (9,006 ) (16,950 )
Management fee, net of related expenses 16 112
Loss on disposal of assets, net 22 180 522 192
NOI of real estate partnership (pro rata)^(1)^ 670 594 2,553 3,023
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 22 291 270 530
NOI $ 26,245 $ 25,337 $ 103,574 $ 99,261
Non-Same Store NOI ^(2)^ (1,214 ) (651 ) (4,370 ) (3,322 )
NOI of real estate partnership (pro rata) ^(1)^ (670 ) (594 ) (2,553 ) (3,023 )
NOI less Non-Same Store NOI and NOI of real estate partnership (pro rata) 24,361 24,092 96,651 92,916
Same Store straight-line rent adjustments (97 ) (424 ) (2,284 ) (1,466 )
Same Store amortization of above/below market rents (214 ) (256 ) (862 ) (933 )
Same Store lease termination fees (98 ) (21 ) (698 ) (135 )
Same Store NOI ^(3)^ $ 23,952 $ 23,391 $ 92,807 $ 90,382
^(1)^ We rely on reporting provided to us by our third party partners for financial information regarding the Company's investment in Pillarstone OP. Because Pillarstone OP financial statements as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 have not been made available to us, we have estimated (equity) deficit in earnings and pro rata share of NOI of real estate partnership based on the information available to us at the time of this Report.
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^(2)^ We define “Non-Same Store” as properties that have been acquired since the beginning of the period being compared and properties that have been sold, but not classified as discontinued operations. For purposes of comparing the three months ended December 31, 2023 to the three months ended December 31, 2022, Non-Same Store includes properties acquired between October 1, 2022 and December 31, 2023 and properties sold between October 1, 2022 and December 31,2023, but not included in discontinued operations. For purposes of comparing the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 to the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, Non-Same Store includes properties acquired between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2023, and properties sold between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2023, but not included in discontinued operations.
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^(3)^ We define “Same Store” as properties that have been owned during the entire period being compared. For purposes of comparing the three months ended December 31, 2023 to the three months ended December 31, 2022, Same Store includes properties owned before October 1, 2022 and not sold before December 31, 2023. For purposes of comparing the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 to the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, Same Store includes properties owned before January 1, 2022 and not sold before December 31, 2023. Straight line rent adjustments, above/below market rents, and lease termination fees are excluded.
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RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
(continued)
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
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2023 2022 2023 2022
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAX, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION FOR REAL ESTATE (EBITDAre) **** ****
Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT $ 1,541 $ 19,939 $ 19,180 $ 35,270
Depreciation and amortization 8,428 8,046 32,966 31,707
Interest expense 8,303 8,082 32,866 27,193
Provision for income taxes 111 109 450 422
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 22 291 270 530
(Equity) deficit in earnings of real estate partnership^(1)^ 1,528 65 3,155 (239 )
EBITDAre adjustments for real estate partnership^(1)^ 448 533 617 2,626
(Gain) loss on sale of properties, net 620 (16,950 ) (9,006 ) (16,950 )
Loss on disposal of assets, net 22 180 522 192
EBITDAre $ 21,023 $ 20,295 $ 81,020 $ 80,751
(1) We rely on reporting provided to us by our third party partners for financial information regarding the Company's investment in Pillarstone OP. Because Pillarstone OP financial statements as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 have not been made available to us, we have estimated (equity) deficit in earnings and EBITDAre adjustments for real estate partnership based on the information available to us at the time of this Report.
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Initial Full Year Guidance for 2024
(in thousands, except per share and per unit data)
Projected Range Full Year 2024
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Low High
FFO (NAREIT) and Core FFO per diluted share and OP unit **** **** **** ****
Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT $ 16,600 $ 19,600
Adjustments to reconcile to FFO (NAREIT)
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets 34,252 34,252
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets of real estate partnership (pro rata) 133 133
FFO (NAREIT) $ 50,985 $ 53,985
Adjustments to reconcile to Core FFO
Adjustments
Core FFO $ 50,985 $ 53,985
Dilutive shares 51,262 51,262
OP Units 695 695
Dilutive share and OP Units 51,957 51,957
Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT per diluted share $ 0.32 $ 0.38
FFO (NAREIT) per diluted share and OP Unit $ 0.98 $ 1.04
Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT per diluted share $ 0.32 $ 0.38
Core FFO per diluted share and OP Unit $ 0.98 $ 1.04
Whitestone REIT and Subsidiaries
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Initial Full Year Guidance for 2024
(in thousands)
Projected Range Fourth Quarter 2024
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Low High
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAX, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION FOR REAL ESTATE (EBITDAre)
Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT $ 6,161 $ 5,311
Depreciation and amortization 8,746 8,746
Interest expense 8,013 8,013
Provision for income taxes 134 134
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 89 89
EBITDAre $ 23,143 $ 22,293
Annualized EBITDAre $ 92,572 $ 89,172
Outstanding debt, net of insurance financing 616,290 624,290
Less: Cash (3,000 ) (3,000 )
Add: Proportional share on net debt of unconsolidated real estate partnership
Total net debt $ 613,290 $ 621,290
Ratio of Net Debt to EBITDAre 6.6 7.0

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Corporate Profile 1
Fourth Quarter 2023 Earnings Release 2
Financial Results 7
Consolidated Balance Sheets 7
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) 9
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 12
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures 14
Same Store Property Analysis 19
Other Financial Information 21
Market Capitalization and Selected Ratios 22
Summary of Outstanding Debt and Debt Maturities 24
Summary of Occupancy and Top Tenants 25
Tenant Type Summary 28
Summary of Leasing Activity 29
Lease Expirations 32
Property Details 33

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CORPORATE PROFILE
NYSE: WSR<br><br> <br>Common Shares<br><br> <br><br><br> <br>55 Community Centers<br><br> <br>5.0 million sq. ft. of gross<br><br> <br>leasable area<br><br> <br>1,453 tenants<br><br> <br><br><br> <br>5 Top Growth Markets<br><br> <br>Austin<br><br> <br>Dallas-Fort Worth<br><br> <br>Houston<br><br> <br>Phoenix<br><br> <br>San Antonio<br><br> <br><br><br> <br>Fiscal Year End<br><br> <br>12/31<br><br> <br><br><br> <br>Common Shares &<br><br> <br>Units Outstanding*:<br><br> <br>Common Shares: 49.6 million<br><br> <br>Operating Partnership Units:<br><br> <br>0.7 million Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) is a community-centered shopping center REIT that acquires, owns, manages, develops and redevelops high-quality open-air neighborhood centers primarily in the largest, fastest-growing and high-household-income markets in the Sunbelt.  Whitestone creates communities that thrive through creating local connections between consumers in the surrounding communities and a well-crafted mix of national, regional and local tenants that provide daily necessities, needed services, entertainment and experiences. Whitestone has consistently paid a monthly dividend for more than 15 years.  The Company’s balanced and well-managed capital structure provides stability and flexibility to support it through a multitude of economic cycles.<br><br> <br><br><br> <br>We invest in properties that are or can become Community Centered Properties® from which our tenants deliver needed services to the surrounding population. We focus on properties with smaller rental spaces that present opportunities for attractive returns.<br><br> <br><br><br> <br>Our strategic efforts target entrepreneurial, service-oriented tenants at each property who provide services to their respective surrounding communities. Operations include an internal management structure providing cost-effective services to locally-oriented, smaller space tenants. Multi-cultural community focus sets us apart from traditional commercial real estate operators. We value diversity on our team and maintain in-house leasing, property management, marketing, construction, and maintenance departments with culturally diverse and multi-lingual associates who understand the particular needs of our tenants and neighborhoods.<br><br> <br><br><br> <br>We have a diverse tenant base concentrated on service offerings such as specialty retail, grocery, restaurants, medical, educational and financial services, and entertainment. These tenants tend to occupy smaller spaces (less than 10,000 square feet) and, as of December 31, 2023, provided a 95% premium rental rate compared to our larger space tenants. The largest of our 1,453 tenants at our wholly owned properties comprised only 2.1% of our revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2023, and no single tenant exceeded 2.1%
Distribution (per share / unit)*:
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Quarter: 0.12***
Annualized: 0.48
Dividend Yield: 3.93%**
Board of Trustees:
David F. Taylor
Nandita V. Berry
Julia B. Buthman
Amy S. Feng Colliers JMP Securities Maxim Group
David K. Holeman David Toti Mitchell Germain Michael Diana
Jeffrey A. Jones 917.903.9407 212.906.3537 212.895.3641
david.toti@colliers.com mgermain@jmpsecurities.com mdiana@maximgrp.com
* As of March 1, 2024
** Based on common share price
of 12.22 as of close of market on
March 1, 2024.
***Based on Q4 2023 distribution rate

All values are in US Dollars.

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WHITESTONE REIT

REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2023 RESULTS

Houston, Texas, March 6, 2024 - Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) (“Whitestone” or the “Company”) today announced its operating and financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023. Whitestone creates neighborhood center communities in its high-quality open-air shopping centers that it acquires, owns, manages, develops, and redevelops primarily in some of the largest, fastest-growing, high-household-income markets in the Sunbelt.

“I am proud of the work and dedication of the Whitestone team in executing our strategic priorities and steadfastly serving our tenants and our neighborhood communities. We finished the year on a very strong note: hitting record occupancy of 94.2%, GAAP leasing spreads of nearly 22% and achieving a year-over-year revenue increase in excess of 5%.  We initiated 2024 Core FFO per share guidance of $0.98 - $1.04 and were pleased to grow the dividend by 3% as announced yesterday. I am fully confident that our stellar financial performance and actions will position Whitestone to deliver attractive profitable growth and drive substantial value for all of our stakeholders in the years ahead.”

– Dave Holeman, Chief Executive Officer

Fourth Quarter 2023 Operating and Financial Results

All per share amounts are on a diluted per common share and operating partnership (OP) unit basis unless stated otherwise.

Reconciliations of Net Income Attributable to Whitestone REIT to FFO, Core FFO, NOI and EBITDAre are included herein.

Revenues of $37.5 million versus $34.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
Net Income attributable to common shareholders of $1.5 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, versus $19.9 million, or $0.40 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2022.
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Funds from Operations (“FFO”) per diluted share of $0.21 versus $0.23 for the fourth quarter of 2022.
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Core FFO per diluted share of $0.24 versus $0.23 for the fourth quarter of 2022.
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EBITDAre of $21.0 million versus $20.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
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Same-Store Net Operating Income (“NOI”) grew 2.4% to $24.0 million versus $23.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
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Net Effective Annual Base Rental Revenue per leased square foot was up 6.2% to $23.35, compared to the prior year quarter.
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Full Year 2023 Operating and Financial Results

All per share amounts are on a diluted per common share and operating partnership (OP) unit basis unless stated otherwise.

Revenues of $147.0 million versus $139.4 million for 2022.
Net Income attributable to common shareholders of $19.2 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, versus $35.3 million, or $0.71 per diluted share for 2022.
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Funds from Operations (“FFO”) per diluted share of $0.88 versus $1.03 for 2022.
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Core FFO per diluted share of $0.91 versus $1.03 for 2022.
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EBITDAre of $81.0 million versus $80.8 million for 2022.
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Same-Store Net Operating Income (“NOI”) grew 2.7% to $92.8 million versus $90.4 million for 2022.
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Operating Results

For the three month periods ending December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company’s operating highlights were as follows:

Fourth Quarter 2023 Fourth Quarter 2022
Occupancy:
Wholly Owned Properties – All 94.2% 93.7%
>10,000 Sq Ft Occupancy 97.5% 98.0%
≤ 10,000 Sq Ft Occupancy 92.1% 91.2%
Same Store Property Net Operating Income Change (1) 2.4% 7.1%
Rental Rate Growth - Total (GAAP Basis): 21.8% 23.5%
New Leases 37.3% 24.3%
Renewal Leases 15.3% 23.2%
Leasing Transactions:
Number of New Leases 44 22
New Leases - Lease Term Revenue (millions) $26.7 $27.5
Number of Renewal Leases 32 38
Renewal Leases - Lease Term Revenue (millions) $23.6 $9.7

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Balance Sheet and Debt Metrics

As of December 31, 2023, Whitestone had total debt of $640.5 million, along with capacity and availability of $104.0 million each under its $250 million revolving credit facility.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company has undepreciated real estate assets of $1.2 billion.
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Dividend

On March 5, 2024, the Company declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.12375 per common share and OP unit for the second quarter of 2024, to be paid in three equal installments of $0.04125 in April, May, and June of 2024. The second quarter dividend represents a 3.13% increase from the first quarter of 2024.

2024 Full Year Guidance

The Company currently estimates that U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) net income available to common shareholders will be within the range of $0.32 to $0.38 per diluted share, and Core FFO will be within the range of $0.98 to $1.04 per diluted share and OP Unit.

Initial 2024 Guidance 2023 Actual
(unaudited, amounts in thousands except per share and percentages)
Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT $16,600 - $19,600 $19,180
Core FFO (1) $50,985 - $53,985 $46,765
Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT per share $0.32 - $0.38 $0.38
Core FFO per diluted share and OP Unit (1) $0.98 - $1.04 $0.91
Key Drivers:
Same store net operating income growth (2) 2.5% - 4.0% 2.7%
Bad debt as a percentage of revenue 0.60% - 1.10% 0.65%
General and administrative expense $19,700 - $21,200 $20,653
Interest expense $32,600 - $34,100 $32,866
Ending occupancy 93.8% - 94.8% 94.20%
Net Debt to EBITDAre Ratio (3) 7.0X - 6.6X 7.5X
^(1)^ For the reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure, see the “Core FFO per diluted share and OP unit” reconciliation table. Core Funds from Operations (“Core FFO”) is a non-GAAP measure.
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^(3)^ Fourth quarter annualized EBITDAre. For the reconciliation of Net Debt to EBITDAre Ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure, to the comparable GAAP financial measure, see the "Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization for Real Estate (EBITDAre)" reconciliation table.
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Portfolio Statistics

As of December 31, 2023, Whitestone wholly owned 55 Community-Centered Properties™ with approximately 5.0 million square feet of gross leasable area (“GLA”). Five of the 55 Community-Centered Properties™ are land parcels held for future development. The portfolio is comprised of 29 properties in Texas and 26 in Arizona. Whitestone’s Community-Centered Properties^TM^ are located in the MSA's of Austin (5), Dallas-Fort Worth (9), Houston (12), Phoenix (26), and San Antonio (3). The Company’s properties in these markets are generally in high-traffic locations, surrounded by high-household-income communities. The Company also owns an 81.4% equity interest in eight properties containing 0.9 million square feet of GLA through its investment in Pillarstone OP.

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At the end of the fourth quarter, the Company’s diversified tenant base was comprised of 1,453 tenants, with the largest tenant accounting for only 2.1% of annualized base rental revenues. No single tenant exceeded 2.1% of total revenues. Lease terms range from less than one year for smaller tenants to more than 15 years for larger tenants. Whitestone’s leases generally include minimum monthly lease payments and tenant reimbursements for payment of taxes, insurance and maintenance, and typically exclude restrictive lease clauses.

Conference Call Information

In conjunction with the issuance of its financial results, the Company invites you to listen to its earnings release conference call to be broadcast live on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 8:30 A.M Eastern Time / 7:30 A.M. Central Time. The call will be led by Dave Holeman, Chief Executive Officer. Conference call access information is as follows:

To listen to a webcast of the conference call, click on the Investor Relations tab of the Company’s website, www.whitestonereit.com, and then click on the webcast link. A replay of the call will be available on Whitestone’s website via the webcast link until the Company’s next earnings release. Additional information about Whitestone can be found on the Company’s website.

Dial-in number for domestic participants: 1-877-407-0784
Dial-in number for international participants: 1-201-689-8560

The conference call will be recorded, and a telephone replay will be available through Thursday, March 21, 2024. Replay access information is as follows:

Replay number for domestic participants: 1-844-512-2921
Replay number for international participants: 1-412-317-6671
Passcode (for all participants): 13742561

Supplemental Financial Information

The fourth quarter earnings release and supplemental data package will be located in the “News and Events” and “Financial Reporting” tabs of the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.whitestonereit.com. The earnings release and supplemental data package will also be available by mail upon request. To receive a copy, please call Investor Relations at (713) 435-2219.

About Whitestone REIT

Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR) is a community-centered real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, owns, operates, and develops open-air, retail centers located in some of the fastest growing markets in the country: Phoenix, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio.

Our centers are convenience focused: merchandised with a mix of service-oriented tenants providing food (restaurants and grocers), self-care (health and fitness), services (financial and logistics), education and entertainment to the surrounding communities. The Company believes its strong community connections and deep tenant relationships are key to the success of its current centers and its acquisition strategy. For additional information, please visit www.whitestonereit.com.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This Report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations, statements related to our expectations regarding the performance of our business, and other matters. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but are the intent, belief or current expectations of our management based on its knowledge and understanding of our business and industry. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “potential,” “predicts,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates” or the negative of such terms and variations of these words and similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, are difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements made in this Report include: the imposition of federal income taxes if we fail to qualify as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) in any taxable year or forego an opportunity to ensure REIT status; uncertainties related to the national economy, the real estate industry in general and in our specific markets; legislative or regulatory changes, including changes to laws governing REITs; adverse economic or real estate developments or conditions in Texas or Arizona, Houston and Phoenix in particular, including the potential impact of public health emergencies, such as COVID-19, on our tenants’ ability to pay their rent, which could result in bad debt allowances or straight-line rent reserve adjustments; increases in interest rates, including as a result of inflation operating costs or general and administrative expenses; our current geographic concentration in the Houston and Phoenix metropolitan area makes us susceptible to local economic downturns and natural disasters, such as floods and hurricanes, which may increase as a result of climate change, increasing focus by stakeholders on environmental, social, and governance matters, financial institution disruption; availability and terms of capital and financing, both to fund our operations and to refinance our indebtedness as it matures; decreases in rental rates or increases in vacancy rates; harm to our reputation, ability to do business and results of operations as a result of improper conduct by our employees, agents or business partners; litigation risks; lease-up risks, including leasing risks arising from exclusivity and consent provisions in leases with significant tenants; our inability to renew tenant leases or obtain new tenant leases upon the expiration of existing leases; risks related to generative artificial intelligence tools and language models, along with the potential interpretations and conclusions they might make regarding our business and prospects, particularly concerning the spread of misinformation; our inability to generate sufficient cash flows due to market conditions, competition, uninsured losses, changes in tax or other applicable laws; geopolitical conflicts, such as the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the conflict in the Gaza Strip and unrest in the Middle East; the need to fund tenant improvements or other capital expenditures out of operating cash flow; the extent to which our estimates regarding Pillarstone REIT Operating Partnership LP's financial condition and results of operations differ from actual results; and the risk that we are unable to raise capital for working capital, acquisitions or other uses on attractive terms or at all and other factors detailed in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other documents the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This release contains supplemental financial measures that are not calculated pursuant to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) including EBITDAre, FFO, NOI and net debt. Following are explanations and reconciliations of these metrics to their most comparable GAAP metric.

EBITDAre: The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) defines EBITDAre as net income computed in accordance with GAAP, plus interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization and impairment write-downs of depreciable property and of investments in unconsolidated affiliates caused by a decrease in value of depreciable property in the affiliate, plus or minus losses and gains on the disposition of depreciable property, including losses/gains on change in control and adjustments to reflect the entity’s share of EBITDAre of the unconsolidated affiliates and consolidated affiliates with non-controlling interests. The Company calculates EBITDAre in a manner consistent with the NAREIT definition. Management believes that EBITDAre represents a supplemental non-GAAP performance measure that provides investors with a relevant basis for comparing REITs. There can be no assurance the EBITDAre as presented by the Company is comparable to similarly titled measures of other REITs. EBITDAre should not be considered as an alternative to net income or other measurements under GAAP as indicators of operating performance or to cash flows from operating, investing or financing activities as measures of liquidity. EBITDAre does not reflect working capital changes, cash expenditures for capital improvements or principal payments on indebtedness.

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FFO: Funds From Operations: The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) defines FFO as net income (loss) (calculated in accordance with GAAP), excluding depreciation and amortization related to real estate, gains or losses from the sale of certain real estate assets, gains and losses from change in control, and impairment write-downs of certain real estate assets and investments in entities when the impairment is directly attributable to decreases in the value of depreciable real estate held by the entity. We calculate FFO in a manner consistent with the NAREIT definition and also include adjustments for our unconsolidated real estate partnership.

Core Funds from Operations (“Core FFO”) is a non-GAAP measure. From time to time, we report or provide guidance with respect to “Core FFO” which removes the impact of certain non-recurring and non-operating transactions or other items we do not consider to be representative of our core operating results including, without limitation, default interest on debt of real estate partnership, extinguishment of debt cost, gains or losses associated with litigation involving the Company that is not in the normal course of business, and proxy contest professional fees.

Management uses FFO and Core FFO as a supplemental measure to conduct and evaluate our business because there are certain limitations associated with using GAAP net income (loss) alone as the primary measure of our operating performance. Historical cost accounting for real estate assets in accordance with GAAP implicitly assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. Because real estate values instead have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, management believes that the presentation of operating results for real estate companies that use historical cost accounting is insufficient by itself. In addition, securities analysts, investors and other interested parties use FFO and Core FFO as the primary metric for comparing the relative performance of equity REITs. FFO and Core FFO should not be considered as an alternative to net income or other measurements under GAAP, as an indicator of our operating performance or to cash flows from operating, investing or financing activities as a measure of liquidity. FFO and Core FFO do not reflect working capital changes, cash expenditures for capital improvements or principal payments on indebtedness. Although our calculation of FFO is consistent with that of NAREIT, there can be no assurance that FFO and Core FFO presented by us is comparable to similarly titled measures of other REITs.

NOI: Net Operating Income: Management believes that NOI is a useful measure of our property operating performance. We define NOI as operating revenues (rental and other revenues) less property and related expenses (property operation and maintenance and real estate taxes). Other REITs may use different methodologies for calculating NOI and, accordingly, our NOI may not be comparable to other REITs. Because NOI excludes general and administrative expenses, depreciation and amortization, equity or deficit in earnings of real estate partnership, interest expense, interest, dividend and other investment income, provision for income taxes, gain on sale of property from discontinued operations, management fee (net of related expenses) and gain or loss on sale or disposition of assets, and includes NOI of real estate partnership (pro rata) and net income attributable to noncontrolling interest, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year-over-year, reflects the revenues and expenses directly associated with owning and operating commercial real estate properties and the impact to operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs, providing perspective not immediately apparent from net income. We use NOI to evaluate our operating performance since NOI allows us to evaluate the impact that factors such as occupancy levels, lease structure, lease rates and tenant base have on our results, margins and returns. In addition, management believes that NOI provides useful information to the investment community about our property and operating performance when compared to other REITs since NOI is generally recognized as a standard measure of property performance in the real estate industry. However, NOI should not be viewed as a measure of our overall financial performance since it does not reflect the level of capital expenditure and leasing costs necessary to maintain the operating performance of our properties, including general and administrative expenses, depreciation and amortization, equity or deficit in earnings of real estate partnership, interest expense, interest, dividend and other investment income, provision for income taxes, gain on sale of property from discontinued operations, management fee (net of related expenses) and gain or loss on sale or disposition of assets.

Same Store NOI: Management believes that Same Store NOI is a useful measure of the Company’s property operating performance because it includes only the properties that have been owned for the entire period being compared, and it is frequently used by the investment community. Same Store NOI assists in eliminating differences in NOI due to the acquisition or disposition of properties during the period being presented, providing a more consistent measure of the Company’s performance. The Company defines Same Store NOI as operating revenues (rental and other revenues, excluding straight-line rent adjustments, amortization of above/below market rents, and lease termination fees) less property and related expenses (property operation and maintenance and real estate taxes), Non-Same Store NOI, and NOI of our investment in Pillarstone OP (pro rata). We define “Non-Same Stores” as properties that have been acquired since the beginning of the period being compared and properties that have been sold, but not classified as discontinued operations. Other REITs may use different methodologies for calculating Same Store NOI, and accordingly, the Company's Same Store NOI may not be comparable to that of other REITs.

Net debt: We present net debt, which we define as total debt net of insurance financing less cash plus our proportional share of net debt of real estate partnership, and net debt to pro forma EBITDAre, which we define as net debt divided by EBITDAre because we believe they are helpful as supplemental measures in assessing our ability to service our financing obligations and in evaluating balance sheet leverage against that of other REITs. However, net debt and net debt to pro forma EBITDAre should not be viewed as a stand-alone measure of our overall liquidity and leverage. In addition, other REITs may use different methodologies for calculating net debt and net debt to pro forma EBITDAre, and accordingly our net debt and net debt to pro forma EBITDAre may not be comparable to that of other REITs.

Investor and Media Relations:

David Mordy

Director, Investor Relations

Whitestone REIT

(713) 435-2219

ir@whitestonereit.com

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
December 31, 2022
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ASSETS
Real estate assets, at cost
Property 1,221,466 $ 1,199,041
Accumulated depreciation (229,767 ) (208,286 )
Total real estate assets 991,699 990,755
Investment in real estate partnership 31,671 34,826
Cash and cash equivalents 4,572 6,166
Restricted cash 68 189
Escrows and deposits 24,148 12,827
Accrued rents and accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts (1) 30,592 25,570
Receivable due from related party 1,513 1,377
Unamortized lease commissions, legal fees and loan costs 13,783 12,697
Prepaid expenses and other assets(2) 4,765 7,838
Finance lease right-of-use assets 10,428 10,522
Total assets 1,113,239 $ 1,102,767
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities:
Notes payable 640,172 $ 625,427
Accounts payable and accrued expenses(3) 36,513 36,154
Payable due to related party 1,577 1,561
Tenants' security deposits 8,614 8,428
Dividends and distributions payable 6,025 6,008
Finance lease liabilities 721 735
Total liabilities 693,622 678,313
Commitments and contingencies:
Equity:
Preferred shares, 0.001 par value per share; 50,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022
Common shares, 0.001 par value per share; 400,000,000 shares authorized; 49,610,831 and 49,422,716 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively 50 49
Additional paid-in capital 628,079 624,785
Accumulated deficit (216,963 ) (212,366 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income 2,576 5,980
Total Whitestone REIT shareholders' equity 413,742 418,448
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary 5,875 6,006
Total equity 419,617 424,454
Total liabilities and equity 1,113,239 $ 1,102,767

All values are in US Dollars.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
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(1) Accrued rents and accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
Tenant receivables $ 16,287 $ 16,828
Accrued rents and other recoveries 26,751 22,103
Allowance for doubtful accounts (13,570 ) (13,822 )
Other receivables 1,124 461
Total accrued rents and accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts $ 30,592 $ 25,570
(2) Operating lease right of use assets (net) $ 109 $ 124
(3) Operating lease liabilities $ 112 $ 129

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
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2023 2022 2023 2022
Revenues **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
Rental^(1)^ $ 37,247 $ 34,700 $ 145,652 $ 138,200
Management, transaction, and other fees 277 218 1,317 1,221
Total revenues 37,524 34,918 146,969 139,421
Operating expenses **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
Depreciation and amortization 8,428 8,046 32,966 31,707
Operating and maintenance 8,101 6,435 27,948 25,688
Real estate taxes 3,848 3,740 18,016 17,607
General and administrative 5,002 5,003 20,653 18,066
Total operating expenses 25,379 23,224 99,583 93,068
Other expenses (income) **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
Interest expense 8,303 8,082 32,866 27,193
(Gain) loss on sale of properties, net 620 (16,950 ) (9,006 ) (16,950 )
Loss on disposal of assets, net 22 180 522 192
Interest, dividend and other investment income (2 ) (22 ) (51 ) (65 )
Total other expenses 8,943 (8,710 ) 24,331 10,370
Income before equity investment in real estate partnership and income tax 3,202 20,404 23,055 35,983
Equity (deficit) in earnings of real estate partnership (1,528 ) (65 ) (3,155 ) 239
Provision for income tax (111 ) (109 ) (450 ) (422 )
Net Income 1,563 20,230 19,450 35,800
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 22 291 270 530
Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT $ 1,541 $ 19,939 $ 19,180 $ 35,270

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
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2023 2022 2023 2022
Basic Earnings Per Share: **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
Net income attributable to common shareholders, excluding amounts attributable to unvested restricted shares $ 0.03 $ 0.40 $ 0.39 $ 0.72
Diluted Earnings Per Share: **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
Net income attributable to common shareholders, excluding amounts attributable to unvested restricted shares $ 0.03 $ 0.40 $ 0.38 $ 0.71
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
Basic 49,586 49,384 49,501 49,256
Diluted 51,064 50,126 50,813 49,950
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
Net income $ 1,563 $ 20,230 $ 19,450 $ 35,800
Other comprehensive income (loss) **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedging activities (10,054 ) (1,698 ) (3,452 ) 12,925
Comprehensive income (8,491 ) 18,532 15,998 48,725
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 22 291 270 530
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (139 ) (24 ) (48 ) 191
Comprehensive income attributable to Whitestone REIT $ (8,374 ) $ 18,265 $ 15,776 $ 48,004

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
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2023 2022 2023 2022
^(1)^ Rental
Rental revenues $ 26,714 $ 26,090 $ 105,494 $ 101,113
Recoveries 10,538 9,151 41,109 38,243
Bad debt (5 ) (541 ) (951 ) (1,156 )
Total rental $ 37,247 $ 34,700 $ 145,652 $ 138,200

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Whitestone REIT and Subsidiaries<br><br> <br>CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS<br><br> <br>(in thousands)
Year Ended December 31,
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2023 2022
Cash flows from operating activities: **** ****
Net income $ 19,450 $ 35,800
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: ****
Depreciation and amortization 32,966 31,707
Amortization of deferred loan costs 1,089 1,100
Gain on sale of properties (9,006 ) (16,950 )
Loss on disposal of assets 522 192
Bad debt 951 1,156
Share-based compensation 3,727 1,511
(Equity) deficit in earnings of real estate partnership 3,155 (239 )
Amortization of right-of-use assets - finance leases 94
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Escrows and deposits 2,312 (1,504 )
Accrued rents and accounts receivable (5,973 ) (4,331 )
Receivable due from related party (136 ) (530 )
Unamortized lease commissions, legal fees and loan costs (4,592 ) (3,386 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets 2,484 1,749
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 355 (2,766 )
Payable due to related party 16 564
Tenants' security deposits 186 358
Net cash provided by operating activities 47,600 44,431
Cash flows from investing activities: ****
Acquisitions of real estate (25,474 ) (16,992 )
Acquisition of ground lease (9,786 )
Additions to real estate (17,055 ) (13,659 )
Proceeds from sales of properties 19,847 33,723
Escrowed loan repayment on behalf of real estate partnership (13,633 )
Net cash used in investing activities (36,315 ) (6,714 )
Cash flows from financing activities: ****
Distributions paid to common shareholders (23,684 ) (22,958 )
Distributions paid to OP unit holders (332 ) (346 )
Payments of exchange offer costs (335 )
Net proceeds from (payments of) credit facility 42,500 (16,000 )
Repayments of notes payable (30,945 ) (3,468 )
Payments of loan origination costs (3,632 )
Repurchase of common shares (525 ) (537 )
Payment of finance lease liability (14 )
Net cash used in financing activities (13,000 ) (47,276 )
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (1,715 ) (9,559 )
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 6,355 15,914
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period (1) $ 4,640 $ 6,355
^(1)^ For a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, see supplemental disclosures below.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Supplemental Disclosures
(in thousands)
Year Ended December 31,
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2023 2022
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: **** **** **** **** ****
Cash paid for interest $ 31,136 $ 26,493
Cash paid for taxes $ 435 $ 366
Non cash investing and financing activities: **** **** **** **** ****
Disposal of fully depreciated real estate $ 976 $ 454
Financed insurance premiums $ 3,002 $ 1,846
Value of shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan $ 75 $ 67
Value of common shares exchanged for OP units $ 17 $ 618
Change in fair value of cash flow hedge $ (3,452 ) $ 12,925
Recognition of finance lease liabilities $ $ 735
December 31,
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2023 2022
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash **** **** **** ****
Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,572 $ 6,166
Restricted cash 68 189
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 4,640 $ 6,355

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RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
(in thousands, except per share and per unit data)
Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
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2023 2022 2023 2022
FFO (NAREIT) AND CORE FFO **** **** ****
Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT $ 1,541 $ 19,939 $ 19,180 $ 35,270
Adjustments to reconcile to FFO:^(1)^
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets 8,394 8,004 32,811 31,538
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets of real estate partnership (pro rata) ^(2)^ 404 404 1,613 1,613
Loss on disposal of assets, net 22 180 522 192
(Gain) loss on sale of properties, net 620 (16,950 ) (9,006 ) (16,950 )
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 22 291 270 530
FFO (NAREIT) $ 11,003 $ 11,868 $ 45,390 $ 52,193
Adjustments to reconcile to Core FFO:
Early debt extinguishment costs 147
Default interest on debt of real estate partnership ^(1)(2)^ 1,375 1,375
Core FFO $ 12,378 $ 11,868 $ 46,765 $ 52,340
FFO PER SHARE AND OP UNIT CALCULATION **** **** ****
Numerator:
FFO $ 11,003 $ 11,868 $ 45,390 $ 52,193
Core FFO $ 12,378 $ 11,868 $ 46,765 $ 52,340
Denominator:
Weighted average number of total common shares - basic 49,586 49,384 49,501 49,256
Weighted average number of total noncontrolling OP units - basic 693 695 694 738
Weighted average number of total common shares and noncontrolling OP units - basic 50,279 50,079 50,195 49,994
Effect of dilutive securities:
Unvested restricted shares 1,478 742 1,312 694
Weighted average number of total common shares and noncontrolling OP units - diluted 51,757 50,821 51,507 50,688
FFO per common share and OP unit - basic $ 0.22 $ 0.24 $ 0.90 $ 1.04
FFO per common share and OP unit - diluted $ 0.21 $ 0.23 $ 0.88 $ 1.03
Core FFO per common share and OP unit - basic $ 0.25 $ 0.24 $ 0.93 $ 1.05
Core FFO per common share and OP unit - diluted $ 0.24 $ 0.23 $ 0.91 $ 1.03
^(1)^ Includes pro-rata share attributable to real estate partnership.
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^(2)^ We rely on reporting provided to us by our third-party partners for financial information regarding the Company's investment in Pillarstone OP. Because Pillarstone OP financial statements as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 have not been made available to us, we have estimated depreciation and amortization of real estate assets based on the information available to us at the time of this Report.
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RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
(continued)
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
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2023 2022 2023 2022
PROPERTY NET OPERATING INCOME
Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT $ 1,541 $ 19,939 $ 19,180 $ 35,270
General and administrative expenses 5,002 5,003 20,653 18,066
Depreciation and amortization 8,428 8,046 32,966 31,707
(Equity) deficit in earnings of real estate partnership ^(1)^ 1,528 65 3,155 (239 )
Interest expense 8,303 8,082 32,866 27,193
Interest, dividend and other investment income (2 ) (22 ) (51 ) (65 )
Provision for income taxes 111 109 450 422
(Gain) loss on sale of properties, net 620 (16,950 ) (9,006 ) (16,950 )
Management fee, net of related expenses 16 112
Loss on disposal of assets, net 22 180 522 192
NOI of real estate partnership (pro rata)^(1)^ 670 594 2,553 3,023
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 22 291 270 530
NOI $ 26,245 $ 25,337 $ 103,574 $ 99,261
Non-Same Store NOI^(2)^ (1,214 ) (651 ) (4,370 ) (3,322 )
NOI of real estate partnership (pro rata) ^(1)^ (670 ) (594 ) (2,553 ) (3,023 )
NOI less Non-Same Store NOI and NOI of real estate partnership (pro rata) 24,361 24,092 96,651 92,916
Same Store straight-line rent adjustments (97 ) (424 ) (2,284 ) (1,466 )
Same Store amortization of above/below market rents (214 ) (256 ) (862 ) (933 )
Same Store lease termination fees (98 ) (21 ) (698 ) (135 )
Same Store NOI ^(3)^ $ 23,952 $ 23,391 $ 92,807 $ 90,382
^(1)^ We rely on reporting provided to us by our third-party partners for financial information regarding the Company's investment in Pillarstone OP. Because Pillarstone OP financial statements as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 have not been made available to us, we have estimated (equity) deficit in earnings and pro rata share of NOI of real estate partnership based on the information available to us at the time of this Report.
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^(2)^ We define “Non-Same Store” as properties that have been acquired since the beginning of the period being compared and properties that have been sold, but not classified as discontinued operations. For purposes of comparing the three months ended December 31, 2023 to the three months ended December 31, 2022, Non-Same Store includes properties acquired between October 1, 2022 and December 31, 2023 and properties sold between October 1, 2022 and December 31, 2023, but not included in discontinued operations. For purposes of comparing the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 to the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, Non-Same Store includes properties acquired between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2023 and properties sold between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2023, but not included in discontinued operations.
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^(3)^ We define “Same Store” as properties that have been owned during the entire period being compared. For purposes of comparing the three months ended December 31, 2023 to the three months ended December 31, 2022, Same Store includes properties owned before October 1, 2022 and not sold before December 31, 2023. For purposes of comparing the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 to the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, Same Store includes properties owned before January 1, 2022 and not sold before December 31, 2023. Straight line rent adjustments, above/below market rents, and lease termination fees are excluded.
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RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
(continued)
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
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2023 2022 2023 2022
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAX, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION FOR REAL ESTATE (EBITDAre) **** ****
Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT $ 1,541 $ 19,939 $ 19,180 $ 35,270
Depreciation and amortization 8,428 8,046 32,966 31,707
Interest expense 8,303 8,082 32,866 27,193
Provision for income taxes 111 109 450 422
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 22 291 270 530
(Equity) deficit in earnings of real estate partnership ^(1)^ 1,528 65 3,155 (239 )
EBITDAre adjustments for real estate partnership ^(1)^ 448 533 617 2,626
(Gain) loss on sale of properties, net 620 (16,950 ) (9,006 ) (16,950 )
Loss on disposal of assets, net 22 180 522 192
EBITDAre $ 21,023 $ 20,295 $ 81,020 $ 80,751
^(1)^ We rely on reporting provided to us by our third-party partners for financial information regarding the Company's investment in Pillarstone OP. Because Pillarstone OP financial statements as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 have not been made available to us, we have estimated (equity) deficit in earnings and EBITDAre adjustments for real estate partnership based on the information available to us at the time of this Report.
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Initial Full Year Guidance for 2024
(in thousands, except per share and per unit data)
Projected Range Full Year 2024
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Low High
FFO (NAREIT) and Core FFO per diluted share and OP unit **** **** **** ****
Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT $ 16,600 $ 19,600
Adjustments to reconcile to FFO (NAREIT)
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets 34,252 34,252
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets of real estate partnership (pro rata) 133 133
FFO (NAREIT) $ 50,985 $ 53,985
Adjustments to reconcile to Core FFO
Adjustments
Core FFO $ 50,985 $ 53,985
Dilutive shares 51,262 51,262
OP Units 695 695
Dilutive share and OP Units 51,957 51,957
Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT per diluted share $ 0.32 $ 0.38
FFO (NAREIT) per diluted share and OP Unit $ 0.98 $ 1.04
Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT per diluted share $ 0.32 $ 0.38
Core FFO per diluted share and OP Unit $ 0.98 $ 1.04

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Initial Full Year Guidance for 2024
(in thousands)
Projected Range Fourth Quarter 2024
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Low High
EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAX, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION FOR REAL ESTATE (EBITDAre)
Net income attributable to Whitestone REIT $ 6,161 $ 5,311
Depreciation and amortization 8,746 8,746
Interest expense 8,013 8,013
Provision for income taxes 134 134
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 89 89
EBITDAre $ 23,143 $ 22,293
Annualized EBITDAre $ 92,572 $ 89,172
Outstanding debt, net of insurance financing 616,290 624,290
Less: Cash (3,000 ) (3,000 )
Add: Proportional share on net debt of unconsolidated real estate partnership
Total net debt $ 613,290 $ 621,290
Ratio of Net Debt to EBITDAre 6.6 7.0

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SAME STORE PROPERTY ANALYSIS
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended December 31, Increase % Increase
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2023 2022 (Decrease) (Decrease)
Same Store (47 properties excluding development land) **** **** **** ****
Property revenues **** **** **** ****
Rental $ 35,658 $ 33,633 $ 2,025 6 %
Management, transaction and other fees 275 215 60 28 %
Total property revenues 35,933 33,848 2,085 6 %
Property expenses **** **** **** ****
Property operation and maintenance 7,828 6,169 1,659 27 %
Real estate taxes 3,744 3,587 157 4 %
Total property expenses 11,572 9,756 1,816 19 %
Total property revenues less total property expenses 24,361 24,092 269 1 %
Same Store straight-line rent adjustments (97 ) (424 ) 327 (77 )%
Same Store amortization of above/below market rents (214 ) (256 ) 42 (16 )%
Same Store lease termination fees (98 ) (21 ) (77 ) 367 %
Same Store NOI ^(1)^ $ 23,952 $ 23,391 $ 561 2 %
^(1)^ For a reconciliation of Same Store NOI, see previous section “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures.”
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SAME STORE PROPERTY ANALYSIS
(in thousands)
Year Ended December 31, Increase % Increase
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2023 2022 (Decrease) (Decrease)
Same Store (47 properties excluding development land) **** **** **** ****
Property revenues **** **** **** ****
Rental $ 139,559 $ 132,276 $ 7,283 6 %
Management, transaction and other fees 1,306 847 459 54 %
Total property revenues 140,865 133,123 7,742 6 %
Property expenses **** **** **** ****
Property operation and maintenance 26,868 23,452 3,416 15 %
Real estate taxes 17,346 16,755 591 4 %
Total property expenses 44,214 40,207 4,007 10 %
Total property revenues less total property expenses 96,651 92,916 3,735 4 %
Same Store straight-line rent adjustments (2,284 ) (1,466 ) (818 ) 56 %
Same Store amortization of above/below market rents (862 ) (933 ) 71 (8 )%
Same Store lease termination fees (698 ) (135 ) (563 ) 417 %
Same Store NOI ^(1)^ $ 92,807 $ 90,382 $ 2,425 3 %
^(1)^ For a reconciliation of Same Store NOI, see previous section “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures.”
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Whitestone REIT and Subsidiaries
OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(in thousands, except number of properties and employees)
Three Months Ended Year Ended
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December 31, December 31,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Other Financial Information:
Tenant improvements ^(1) (2)^ $ 642 $ 341 $ 3,135 $ 3,452
Leasing commissions ^(1) (2)^ $ 1,858 $ 941 $ 3,540 $ 3,047
Maintenance capital^(1)^ $ 1,523 $ 1,757 $ 6,665 $ 3,978
Scheduled debt principal payments ^(1)^ $ 368 $ 414 $ 1,672 $ 1,805
Scheduled bond principal payment ^(3)^ $ $ $ 7,143 $
Straight-line rent income ^(1)^ $ 199 $ 214 $ 2,099 $ 1,686
Market rent amortization income from acquired leases ^(1)^ $ 222 $ 257 $ 873 $ 945
Non-cash share-based compensation expense^(1)^ $ 1,023 $ 1,055 $ 3,735 $ 1,510
Non-real estate depreciation and amortization ^(1)^ $ 34 $ 43 $ 155 $ 170
Amortization of loan fees ^(1)^ $ 275 $ 282 $ 1,112 $ 1,123
Undepreciated value of unencumbered properties $ 971,199 $ 914,766 $ 971,199 $ 914,766
Number of unencumbered properties 50 50 50 50
Full time employees 79 75 79 75
^(1)^ Includes pro-rata share attributable to real estate partnership. Because Pillarstone OP financial statements as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 have not been made available to us, we have estimated tenant improvement, leasing commissions, maintenance capital, scheduled debt principal payments, straight-line rent income, market rent amortization income from acquired leases, non-cash share based compensation expense, non-real estate depreciation and amortization, and amortization of loan fees based on the information available to us at the time of this Report.
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^(2)^ Does not include first generation costs needed for new acquisitions, development or redevelopment of a property to bring the property to operating standards for its intended use.
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^(3)^ Annual bond principal payments for the Series A Notes are scheduled to occur in March of each year, commencing in 2023.
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Whitestone REIT and Subsidiaries
MARKET CAPITALIZATION AND SELECTED RATIOS
(in thousands, except per share amounts and percentages)
As of December 31, 2023
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MARKET CAPITALIZATION: Percent of Total Equity Total Market Capitalization Percent of Total Market Capitalization
Equity Capitalization: **** **** ****
Common shares outstanding 98.6 % 49,611
Operating partnership units outstanding 1.4 % 693
Total 100.0 % 50,304
Market price of common shares as of December 31, 2023 **** $ 12.29 ****
Total equity capitalization $ 618,236 50 %
Debt Capitalization: **** **** ****
Outstanding debt $ 640,549
Less: Cash and cash equivalents (4,572 )
Less: Deposit due to real estate partnership debt default (13,633 )
Total debt capitalization 622,344 50 %
Total Market Capitalization as of December 31, 2023 $ 1,240,580 100 %
SELECTED RATIOS:
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Three Months Ended Year Ended
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INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO December 31, December 31,
2023 2022 2023 2022
EBITDAre/Interest Expense **** **** **** ****
EBITDAre ^(1)^ $ 21,023 $ 20,295 $ 81,020 $ 80,751
Interest expense 8,303 8,082 32,866 27,193
Pro rata share of interest expense from real estate partnership^(2)^ 1,534 158 2,010 634
Less: amortization of loan fees, including pro rata share from real estate partnership ^(2)^ (275 ) (282 ) (1,112 ) (1,123 )
Interest expense, excluding amortization of loan fees 9,562 7,958 33,764 26,704
Ratio of EBITDAre to interest expense 2.2 2.6 2.4 3.0
^(1)^ For a reconciliation of EBITDAre, see previous section “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures.”
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^(2)^ We rely on reporting provided to us by our third-party partners for financial information regarding the Company's investment in Pillarstone OP. Because Pillarstone OP financial statements as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 have not been made available to us, we have estimated pro rata share of interest expense and amortization of loan fees based on the information available to us at the time of this Report.
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MARKET CAPITALIZATION AND SELECTED RATIOS
(continued)
(in thousands, except per share amounts and percentages)
LEVERAGE RATIO As of December 31,
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2023 2022
Debt/Undepreciated Book Value **** ****
Outstanding debt, net of insurance financing $ 640,549 $ 625,991
Less: Cash (4,572 ) (6,166 )
Less: Deposit due to real estate partnership debt default (13,633 )
Add: Proportional share of net debt of real estate partnership^(1)^ 8,685 8,112
Total Net Debt $ 631,029 $ 627,937
Undepreciated real estate assets $ 1,221,466 $ 1,199,041
Add: Proportional share of real estate from unconsolidated partnership^(1)^ 45,218 46,016
Undepreciated real estate assets $ 1,266,684 $ 1,245,057
Ratio of debt to real estate assets 50 % 50 %
^(1)^ We rely on reporting provided to us by our third-party partners for financial information regarding the Company's investment in Pillarstone OP. Because Pillarstone OP financial statements as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 have not been made available to us, we have estimated proportional share of net debt and real estate based on the information available to us at the time of this Report.
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Three Months Ended Year Ended
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December 31, December 31,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Debt/EBITDAre Ratio **** **** **** ****
Outstanding debt, net of insurance financing $ 640,549 $ 625,991 $ 640,549 $ 625,991
Less: Cash (4,572 ) (6,166 ) (4,572 ) (6,166 )
Less: Deposit due to real estate partnership debt default (13,633 ) (13,633 )
Add: Proportional share of net debt of unconsolidated real estate partnership ^(1)^ 8,685 8,112 8,685 8,112
Total Net Debt $ 631,029 $ 627,937 $ 631,029 $ 627,937
EBITDAre $ 21,023 $ 20,295 $ 81,020 $ 80,751
Effect of partial period acquisitions and dispositions $ (99 ) $ 168 $ (469 ) $ (48 )
Pro forma EBITDAre $ 20,924 $ 20,463 $ 80,551 $ 80,703
Annualized pro forma EBITDAre $ 83,696 $ 81,852 $ 80,551 $ 80,703
Ratio of debt to pro forma EBITDAre 7.5 7.7 7.8 7.8
^(1)^ We rely on reporting provided to us by our third-party partners for financial information regarding the Company's investment in Pillarstone OP. Because Pillarstone OP financial statements as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 have not been made available to us, we have estimated proportional share of net debt based on the information available to us at the time of this Report.
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SUMMARY OF OUTSTANDING DEBT AND DEBT MATURITIES
TOTAL OUTSTANDING DEBT
(in thousands)
Description December 31, 2022
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Fixed rate notes **** **** **** **** ****
265.0 million, 3.18% plus 1.45% to 2.10% Note, due January 31, 2028 (1) 265,000 $ 265,000
80.0 million, 3.72% Note, due June 1, 2027 80,000 80,000
19.0 million 4.15% Note, due December 1, 2024 17,658 18,016
20.2 million 4.28% Note, due June 6, 2023 17,375
14.0 million 4.34% Note, due September 11, 2024 12,427 12,709
14.3 million 4.34% Note, due September 11, 2024 13,257 13,520
15.1 million 4.99% Note, due January 6, 2024 13,350 13,635
2.6 million 5.46% Note, due October 1, 2023 2,236
50.0 million, 5.09% Note, due March 22, 2029 42,857 50,000
50.0 million, 5.17% Note, due March 22, 2029 50,000 50,000
50.0 million, 3.71% plus 1.50% to 2.10% Note, due September 16, 2026 (2) 50,000
Floating rate notes **** **** **** **** ****
Unsecured line of credit, SOFR plus 1.50% to 2.10%, due September 16, 2026 96,000 103,500
Total notes payable principal 640,549 625,991
Less deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization (377 ) (564 )
Total notes payable 640,172 $ 625,427

All values are in US Dollars.

^(1)^ Promissory note that includes an interest rate swap that fixes the SOFR portion of the term loan at an interest rate of 2.16% through October 28, 2022, 2.76% from October 29, 2022 through January 31, 2024, and 3.32% from February 1, 2024 though January 31, 2028.
^(2)^ A portion of the unsecured line of credit includes an interest rate swap to fix the SOFR portion of the loan at 3.71%.
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SCHEDULE OF DEBT MATURITIES AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023
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(in thousands)
Year Amount Due
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2024 $ 63,834
2025 17,143
2026 163,143
2027 97,143
2028 282,143
Thereafter 17,143
Total $ 640,549

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SUMMARY OF OCCUPANCY AND TOP TENANTS
Gross Leasable Area as of Occupancy % as of
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Community Centered Properties® December 31, 2023 December 31, 2023 September 30, 2023 June 30, 2023 March 31, 2023
Whitestone 4,995,190 94 % 93 % 93 % 93 %
Unconsolidated real estate partnership ^(1)^ 926,798 54 % 54 % 54 % 54 %
^1)^ We rely on reporting provided to us by our third-party partners for financial information regarding the Company's investment in Pillarstone OP. Because Pillarstone OP financial statements as of December 31, 2023 have not been made available to us, we have estimated gross leasable area and occupancy percentage based on the information available to us at the time of this Report.
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SUMMARY OF OCCUPANCY AND TOP TENANTS
(continued)
Tenant Name Location Annualized Rental Revenue (in thousands) Percentage of Total Annualized Base Rental Revenues (1) Initial Lease Date Year Expiring
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Whole Foods Market Houston $ 2,247 2.1 % 9/3/2014 2035
Albertsons Companies, Inc. ^(2)^ Austin and Phoenix 2,214 2.1 % 5/8/1991, 7/1/2000, 4/1/2014, 4/1/2014 and 10/19/16 2024, 2025, 2025, 2026 and 2034
Frost Bank Houston 2,067 1.9 % 7/1/2014 2029
Newmark Real Estate of Houston LLC Houston 1,311 1.2 % 10/1/2015 2026
Bashas' Inc. ^(3)^ Phoenix 1,010 0.9 % 10/9/2004 and 4/1/2009 2024 and 2029
Fitness Alliance, LLC Houston 971 0.9 % 11/29/2022 2039
Walgreens & Co.^(4)^ Houston and Phoenix 955 0.9 % 11/14/1982, 11/2/1987, 8/24/1996 and 11/3/1996 2027, 2027, 2056 and 2056
Verizon Wireless ^(5)^ Houston and Phoenix 952 0.9 % 8/16/1994, 2/1/2004, 1/27/2006 and 5/1/2014 2024, 2024, 2028 and 2038
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Austin 740 0.7 % 2/1/2012 2031
Total Wine Houston 564 0.5 % 43,431 2029
Dollar Tree ^(6)^ Houston and Phoenix 543 0.5 % 8/10/1999, 6/29/2001, 11/8/2009, and 12/17/2009 2025, 2025, 2026 and 2027
Paul's Ace Hardware Phoenix 490 0.5 % 3/1/2008 2033
Kroger Co. Dallas 483 0.5 % 12/15/2000 2027
Regus Corporation Houston 479 0.4 % 5/23/2014 2025
Capital Area Multispecialty Providers Austin 451 0.4 % 5/23/2014 2026
$ 15,477 14.4 %
^(1)^ Annualized Base Rental Revenues represents the monthly base rent as of December 31, 2023 for each applicable tenant multiplied by 12.
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^(2)^ As of December 31, 2023, we had five leases with the same tenant occupying space at properties located in Phoenix and Austin. The annualized rental revenue for the lease that commenced on April 1, 2014, and is scheduled to expire in 2034, was $1,047,000, which represents approximately 1.0% of our total annualized base rental revenue. The annualized rental revenue for the lease that commenced on April 1, 2014, and is scheduled to expire in 2024, was $44,000, which represents less than 0.1% of our annualized base rental revenue. The annualized rental revenue for the lease that commenced on May 8, 1991, and is scheduled to expire in 2026, was $344,000, which represents approximately 0.3% of our total annualized base rental revenue. The annualized rental revenue for the lease that commenced on July 1, 2000, and is scheduled to expire in 2025, was $353,000, which represents approximately 0.3% of our total annualized base rental revenue. The annualized rental revenue for the lease that commenced on October 19, 2016, and is scheduled to expire in 2025, was $425,000, which represents approximately 0.4% of our total annualized base rental revenue.
^(3)^ As of December 31, 2023, we had two leases with the same tenant occupying space at properties located in Phoenix. The annualized rental revenue for the lease that commenced on October 9, 2004, and is scheduled to expire in 2024, was $281,000, which represents approximately 0.3% of our total annualized base rental revenue. The annualized rental revenue for the lease that commenced on April 1, 2009, and is scheduled to expire in 2029, was $729,000, which represents approximately 0.7% of our total annualized base rental revenue.
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^(4)^ As of December 31, 2023, we had four leases with the same tenant occupying space at properties located in Phoenix and Houston. The annualized rental revenue for the lease that commenced on November 3, 1996, and is scheduled to expire in 2056, was $279,000, which represents approximately 0.3% of our total annualized base rental revenue. The annualized rental revenue for the lease that commenced on November 2, 1987, and is scheduled to expire in 2027, was $188,000, which represents approximately 0.2% of our total annualized base rental revenue. The annualized rental revenue for the lease that commenced on November 14, 1982, and is scheduled to expire in 2027, was $190,000, which represents approximately 0.2% of our total annualized base rental revenue. The annualized rental revenue for the lease that commenced on August 24, 1996, and is scheduled to expire in 2056, was $298,000, which represents approximately 0.3% of our total annualized rental revenue.
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^(5)^ As of December 31, 2023, we had four leases with the same tenant occupying space at properties located in Phoenix and Houston. The annualized rental revenue for the lease that commenced on August 16, 1994, and is scheduled to expire in 2038, was $24,000, which represents less than 0.1% of our total annualized base rental revenue. The annualized rental revenue for the lease that commenced on January 27, 2006, and is scheduled to expire in 2028, was $140,000, which represents approximately 0.1% of our total annualized base rental revenue. The annualized rental revenue for the lease that commenced on February 1, 2004, and is scheduled to expire in 2024, was $38,000, which represents less than 0.1% of our total annualized base rental revenue. The annualized rental revenue for the lease that commenced on May 1, 2014, and is scheduled to expire in 2024, was $749,000, which represents approximately 0.7% of our total annualized rental revenue.
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^(6)^ As of December 31, 2023, we had four leases with the same tenant occupying space at properties in Houston and Phoenix. The annualized rental revenue for the lease that commenced on August 10, 1999, and is scheduled to expire in 2025, was $88,000, which represents approximately 0.1% of our total annualized base rental revenue. The annualized rental revenue for the lease that commenced on December 17, 2009, and is scheduled to expire in 2025, was $118,000, which represents approximately 0.1% of our total annualized base rental revenue. The annualized rental revenue for the lease that commenced on June 29, 2001, and is scheduled to expire in 2026, was $181,000, which represents approximately 0.2% of our total annualized base rental revenue. The annualized rental revenue for the lease that commenced on November 8, 2009, and is scheduled to expire in 2027, was $156,000, which represents approximately 0.1% of our total annualized base rental revenue.
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TENANT TYPE SUMMARY
As of December 31, 2023
% of Leased SF % of ABR
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Restaurants & Food Service 19 % 26 %
Beauty 7 % 9 %
Grocery 12 % 8 %
Medical & Dental 6 % 8 %
Financial Services 5 % 7 %
General Retail 8 % 5 %
Home Décor And Improvement 6 % 5 %
Apparel 5 % 5 %
Fitness 6 % 4 %
Non Retail 4 % 4 %
Education 4 % 4 %
Pet Supply & Services 3 % 3 %
Off-Price 4 % 2 %
Pharmacies & Nutritional Supplies 2 % 2 %
Entertainment 3 % 2 %
Local Services 2 % 2 %
Wireless 1 % 2 %
Sporting Goods 1 % 1 %
Automotive Supply & Services 1 % 1 %
Postal Services 1 % 1 %
Total 100 % 100 %

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SUMMARY OF LEASING ACTIVITY
Three Months Ended Year Ended
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December 31, December 31,
2023 2022 2023 2022
RENEWALS
Number of Leases 32 38 180 201
Total Square Feet^(1)^ 142,807 83,367 689,598 558,843
Average Square Feet 4,463 2,194 3,831 2,780
Total Lease Value $ 23,621,000 $ 9,680,000 $ 62,853,000 $ 51,788,000
NEW LEASES
Number of Leases 44 22 119 120
Total Square Feet^(1)^ 116,183 145,413 287,169 373,686
Average Square Feet 2,641 6,610 2,413 3,114
Total Lease Value $ 26,659,000 $ 27,530,000 $ 56,021,000 $ 66,483,000
TOTAL LEASES
Number of Leases 76 60 299 321
Total Square Feet^(1)^ 258,990 228,780 976,767 932,529
Average Square Feet 3,408 2,660 3,267 2,905
Total Lease Value $ 50,280,000 $ 37,210,000 $ 118,874,000 $ 118,271,000
^(1)^ Represents the square footage as the result of new, renewal, expansion and contraction leases.
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SUMMARY OF LEASING ACTIVITY
Type Number of Leases Signed Lease Value Signed GLA Signed Weighted Average Lease Term (2) TI and Incentives (3) TI and Incentives Per Sq. Ft. Contractual Rent Per Sq. Ft. (4) Prior Contractual Rent Per Sq. Ft. (5) Annual Increase (Decrease) in Contractual Rent Cash Basis Increase (Decrease) Over Prior Rent Annual Increase (Decrease) in Straight-lined Rent Straight-lined Basis Increase (Decrease) Over Prior Rent
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Comparable:^(1)^ **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
Comparable Total Leases: **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
4th Quarter 2023 51 $ 38,447,409 199,155 6.1 $ 4,557,889 $ 22.89 $ 30.58 $ 27.85 $ 543,678 9.8 % $ 1,121,445 21.8 %
3rd Quarter 2023 70 20,499,404 306,841 4.0 596,132 1.94 16.04 14.51 469,745 10.5 % 1,001,542 24.4 %
2nd Quarter 2023 64 15,875,074 163,565 3.4 650,775 3.98 24.14 22.98 189,535 5.0 % 649,707 18.7 %
1st Quarter 2023 36 11,533,259 81,593 4.1 366,167 4.49 29.50 26.03 283,228 13.3 % 429,521 20.8 %
Total - 12 months 221 $ 86,355,146 751,154 4.5 $ 6,170,963 $ 8.22 $ 23.12 $ 21.14 $ 1,486,186 9.4 % $ 3,202,215 21.7 %
Comparable New Leases: **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
4th Quarter 2023 22 $ 16,633,936 69,717 8.3 $ 2,488,839 $ 35.70 $ 28.47 $ 22.78 $ 396,321 25.0 % $ 564,462 37.3 %
3rd Quarter 2023 14 5,488,302 36,657 6.2 397,856 10.85 23.60 21.51 76,796 9.7 % 173,162 23.6 %
2nd Quarter 2023 15 4,751,300 23,141 6.3 441,186 19.07 27.18 25.84 30,893 5.2 % 175,035 32.2 %
1st Quarter 2023 7 3,039,847 10,188 6.8 245,826 24.13 36.39 36.55 (1,707 ) (0.5 )% 32,913 9.5 %
Total - 12 months 58 $ 29,913,385 139,703 7.3 $ 3,573,707 $ 25.58 $ 27.55 $ 23.96 $ 502,303 15.0 % $ 945,572 30.1 %
Comparable Renewal Leases: **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
4th Quarter 2023 29 $ 21,813,473 129,438 5.0 $ 2,069,050 $ 15.98 $ 31.72 $ 30.58 $ 147,357 3.7 % $ 556,983 15.3 %
3rd Quarter 2023 56 15,011,102 270,184 3.7 198,276 0.73 15.02 13.56 392,949 10.7 % 828,380 24.6 %
2nd Quarter 2023 49 11,123,774 140,424 3.0 209,589 1.49 23.64 22.51 158,642 5.0 % 474,672 16.2 %
1st Quarter 2023 29 8,493,412 71,405 3.8 120,341 1.69 28.52 24.53 284,935 16.3 % 396,608 23.0 %
Total - 12 months 163 $ 56,441,761 611,451 3.8 $ 2,597,256 $ 4.25 $ 22.11 $ 20.50 $ 983,883 7.8 % $ 2,256,643 21.5 %

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SUMMARY OF LEASING ACTIVITY
(continued)
Type Number of Leases Signed Lease Value Signed GLA Signed Weighted Average Lease Term (2) TI and Incentives (3) TI and Incentives per Sq. Ft. Contractual Rent Per Sq. Ft. (4)
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Total: **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
New & Renewal **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
4th Quarter 2023 76 $ 50,279,763 258,990 4.7 $ 6,262,868 $ 24.18 $ 29.95
3rd Quarter 2023 87 26,838,561 350,386 4.1 1,136,730 3.24 17.13
2nd Quarter 2023 85 26,516,572 221,407 4.2 1,677,267 7.58 24.02
1st Quarter 2023 51 15,239,286 145,984 3.6 887,737 6.08 21.05
Total - 12 months 299 $ 118,874,182 976,767 4.3 $ 9,964,602 $ 10.20 $ 22.68
New **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
4th Quarter 2023 44 $ 26,659,160 116,183 5.0 $ 4,152,302 $ 35.74 $ 28.02
3rd Quarter 2023 29 11,169,111 74,901 5.5 928,319 12.39 23.85
2nd Quarter 2023 27 11,969,377 63,500 6.6 1,209,554 19.05 23.31
1st Quarter 2023 19 6,223,656 32,585 6.0 749,338 23.00 26.72
Total - 12 months 119 $ 56,021,304 287,169 5.8 $ 7,039,513 $ 24.51 $ 25.74
Renewal **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
4th Quarter 2023 32 $ 23,620,603 142,807 4.5 $ 2,110,566 $ 14.78 $ 31.52
3rd Quarter 2023 58 15,669,450 275,485 3.7 208,411 0.76 15.30
2nd Quarter 2023 58 14,547,195 157,907 3.2 467,713 2.96 24.30
1st Quarter 2023 32 9,015,630 113,399 2.9 138,399 1.22 19.41
Total - 12 months 180 $ 62,852,878 689,598 3.6 $ 2,925,089 $ 4.24 $ 21.40
^(1)^ Comparable leases represent leases signed on spaces for which there was a former tenant within the last twelve months and the new or renewal square footage was within 25% of the expired square footage.
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^(2)^ Weighted average lease term is determined on the basis of square footage.
^(3)^ Estimated amount per signed lease. Actual cost of construction may vary.
^(4)^ Contractual rent represents contractual minimum rent under the new lease for the first month, excluding concessions.
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LEASE EXPIRATIONS ^(1)^
**** Annualized Base Rent^(2)^
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Gross Leasable Area as of December 31, 2023
Year Number of Leases Square Feet Percent of Gross Leasable Area Amount (in thousands) Percent of Total Per Square Foot
2024 460 818,659 16.4 % $ 17,587 16.4 % $ 21.48
2025 231 821,892 16.5 % 16,906 15.8 % 20.57
2026 187 605,398 12.1 % 13,445 12.6 % 22.21
2027 172 601,031 12.0 % 14,308 13.4 % 23.81
2028 165 570,799 11.4 % 13,635 12.7 % 23.89
2029 79 444,024 8.9 % 9,716 9.1 % 21.88
2030 38 113,300 2.3 % 3,695 3.5 % 32.61
2031 31 140,975 2.8 % 3,959 3.7 % 28.08
2032 30 143,183 2.9 % 3,556 3.3 % 24.83
2033 22 135,856 2.7 % 2,860 2.7 % 21.05
Total 1,415 4,395,117 88.0 % $ 99,667 93.2 % $ 22.68
^(1)^ Lease expirations table reflects rents in place as of  December 31, 2023, and does not include option periods.
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^(2)^ Annualized Base Rent represents the monthly base rent as of December 31, 2023 for each tenant multiplied by 12.
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Whitestone REIT and Subsidiaries
Property Details
As of December 31, 2023
Year Built/ Gross Leasable Percent Occupied at Annualized Base Rental Revenue Average Base Rental Revenue Per Average Net Effective Annual Base Rent Per Leased
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Community Name Location Renovated Square Feet 12/31/2023 (in thousands) (1) Sq. Ft. (2) Sq. Ft.(3)
Whitestone Properties: ****
Ahwatukee Plaza Phoenix 1979 72,650 81 % $ 844 $ 14.34 $ 18.13
Anderson Arbor Austin 2001 89,746 97 % 1,956 22.47 23.03
Anthem Marketplace Phoenix 2000 113,293 96 % 1,688 15.52 16.74
Anthem Marketplace Phase II Phoenix 2019 6,853 100 % 248 36.19 33.85
Arcadia Towne Center Phoenix 1966 69,503 100 % 1,771 25.48 26.93
BLVD Place Houston 2014 216,944 99 % 9,646 44.91 45.19
The Citadel Phoenix 2013 28,547 94 % 560 20.87 20.61
City View Village San Antonio 2005 17,870 100 % 591 33.07 33.02
Dana Park Pad Phoenix 2002 12,000 100 % 326 27.17 29.00
Davenport Village Austin 1999 128,934 95 % 3,589 29.30 29.15
Eldorado Plaza Dallas 2004 219,287 100 % 3,657 16.68 16.97
Fountain Hills Phoenix 2009 111,289 93 % 1,723 16.65 16.66
Fountain Square Phoenix 1986 118,209 92 % 2,020 18.57 18.02
Fulton Ranch Towne Center Phoenix 2005 120,575 92 % 2,411 21.73 21.90
Gilbert Tuscany Village Phoenix 2009 49,415 100 % 1,042 21.09 22.26
Heritage Dallas 2006 70,431 100 % 1,766 25.07 24.52
HQ Village Dallas 2009 89,134 94 % 2,652 31.65 31.44
Keller Place Dallas 2001 93,541 96 % 1,118 12.45 13.79
Kempwood Plaza Houston 1974 91,302 100 % 1,403 15.37 15.24
La Mirada Phoenix 1997 147,209 98 % 3,775 26.17 25.55
Lake Woodlands Crossing Houston 2018 60,246 100 % 1,974 32.77 40.88
Lakeside Market Dallas 2000 162,649 91 % 4,064 27.46 28.51
Las Colinas Dallas 2000 104,919 96 % 3,022 30.00 31.65
Lion Square Houston 1980 117,592 96 % 1,978 17.52 17.57
The MarketPlace at Central Phoenix 2012 111,130 99 % 1,175 10.68 10.23
Market Street at DC Ranch Phoenix 2003 244,888 99 % 6,090 25.12 24.90
Mercado at Scottsdale Ranch Phoenix 1987 118,730 95 % 2,047 18.15 17.49
Paradise Plaza Phoenix 1983 125,898 89 % 1,681 15.00 14.64
Parkside Village North Austin 2005 27,045 100 % 921 34.05 33.31
Parkside Village South Austin 2012 90,101 96 % 2,501 28.91 29.06
Pinnacle of Scottsdale Phoenix 1991 113,108 99 % 2,746 24.52 24.00
Pinnacle Phase II Phoenix 2017 27,063 100 % 880 32.52 30.41
The Promenade at Fulton Ranch Phoenix 2007 98,792 90 % 1,498 16.85 18.10
Providence Houston 1980 90,327 94 % 1,125 13.25 13.78
Quinlan Crossing Austin 2012 109,892 94 % 2,655 25.70 26.09
Seville Phoenix 1990 90,042 91 % 2,926 35.71 34.38
Shaver Houston 1978 21,926 100 % 383 17.47 17.19
Shops at Pecos Ranch Phoenix 2009 78,767 100 % 2,087 26.50 28.51
Shops at Starwood Dallas 2006 55,385 100 % 1,919 34.65 35.21
The Shops at Williams Trace Houston 1985 132,991 98 % 2,366 18.15 19.20
Starwood Phase II Dallas 2016 35,351 92 % 1,266 38.93 35.85
The Strand at Huebner Oaks San Antonio 2000 73,920 97 % 1,868 26.05 25.44
SugarPark Plaza Houston 1974 95,032 98 % 1,464 15.72 15.27
Sunset at Pinnacle Peak Phoenix 2000 41,530 98 % 890 21.87 22.68
Terravita Marketplace Phoenix 1997 102,733 97 % 1,539 15.44 15.26
Town Park Houston 1978 43,526 100 % 1,107 25.43 26.01
Village Square at Dana Park Phoenix 2009 323,026 88 % 6,662 23.44 23.57

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Whitestone REIT and Subsidiaries
Property Details
As of December 31, 2023
Year Built/ Gross Leasable Percent Occupied at Annualized Base Rental Revenue Average Base Rental Revenue Per Average Net Effective Annual Base Rent Per Leased
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Community Name Location Renovated Square Feet 12/31/2023 (in thousands) (1) Sq. Ft. (2) Sq. Ft.(3)
Williams Trace Plaza Houston 1983 129,222 89 % 2,514 21.86 31.80
Windsor Park San Antonio 2012 196,458 85 % 1,739 10.41 10.98
Woodlake Plaza Houston 1974 106,169 58 % 1,101 17.88 18.74
Total/Weighted Average - Whitestone Properties 4,995,190 94 % 106,974 22.78 23.35
Land Held for Development: **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
BLVD Phase II-B Houston N/A %
Dana Park Development Phoenix N/A %
Eldorado Plaza Development Dallas N/A %
Fountain Hills Phoenix N/A %
Market Street at DC Ranch Phoenix N/A %
Total/Weighted Average - Land Held For Development (4) %
Grand Total/Weighted Average - Whitestone Properties 4,995,190 94 % $ 106,974 $ 22.78 $ 23.35
Properties owned in Unconsolidated Real Estate Partnership (81.4% ownership)(5): **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
9101 LBJ Freeway Dallas 1985 125,874 45 % $ 1,194 $ 18.97 $ 18.43
Corporate Park Northwest Houston 1981 174,359 73 % 1,805 14.18 14.02
Corporate Park Woodland II Houston 2000 14,344 83 % 201 16.88 17.22
Holly Hall Industrial Park Houston 1980 90,000 67 % 394 7.68 7.56
Holly Knight Houston 1984 20,015 70 % 384 22.31 21.84
Interstate 10 Warehouse Houston 1980 151,000 6 % 68 7.51 7.51
Uptown Tower Dallas 1982 253,981 56 % 3,854 24.47 23.97
Westgate Service Center Houston 1984 97,225 83 % 700 8.67 8.19
Total/Weighted Average - Unconsolidated Properties 926,798 54 % $ 8,600 $ 16.57 $ 16.22
^(1)^ Calculated as the tenant’s actual December 31, 2023 base rent (defined as cash base rents including abatements) multiplied by 12. Excludes vacant space as of December 31, 2023. Because annualized base rental revenue is not derived from historical results that were accounted for in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, historical results differ from the annualized amounts. Total abatements for leases in effect as of December 31, 2023 equaled approximately $361,420 for the month ended December 31, 2023.
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^(2)^ Calculated as annualized base rent divided by leased square feet as of December 31, 2023.
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^(3)^ Represents (i) the contractual base rent for leases in place as of December 31, 2023, adjusted to a straight-line basis to reflect changes in rental rates throughout the lease term and amortize free rent periods and abatements, but without regard to tenant improvement allowances and leasing commissions, divided by (ii) square footage under commenced leases of December 31, 2023.
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^(4)^ As of December 31, 2023, these parcels of land were held for development and, therefore, had no gross leasable area.
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^(5)^ We rely on reporting provided to us by our third-party partners for financial information regarding the Company's investment in Pillarstone OP. Because Pillarstone OP financial statements as of December 31, 2023 have not been made available to us, we have estimated annualized base rental revenue and average net effective annual base rent based on the information available to us at the time of this Report.
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