LXP Industrial Trust (LXP) investor relations material

Portfolio strategy and market focus

• Concentrates on large-format, Class A warehouse and distribution facilities, with 93% of the portfolio in this category.

• Operates primarily in 12 Sun Belt and lower Midwest markets, with 80% of assets in the Sun Belt.

• Target markets benefit from strong demographics, logistics infrastructure, and business-friendly environments, driving demand from manufacturing and data center sectors.

• 87% of assets are in target markets, with plans to recycle capital from non-core assets into development.

• Ongoing strategy includes asset dispositions to self-fund growth and optimize portfolio concentration.

Leasing, development, and acquisitions

• Achieved 4.6 million sq ft of leasing year-to-date, with recent deals including a 186,000 sq ft lease in Phoenix at a 54% rent increase.

• Signed a major lease for a 1.2 million sq ft Phoenix facility, reflecting strong demand and favorable terms.

• Announced new development starts in Columbus and a significant Phoenix land acquisition, raising guidance.

• Phoenix acquisition involves a 37-acre site with $82 million in rent over five years, enabling future industrial development at a low land basis.

• Columbus developments include two new spec projects, leveraging prior successful builds and strong tenant diversity.

Market dynamics and demand drivers

• Big box demand led by Amazon and Walmart, with data center and advanced manufacturing as emerging drivers.

• Data center-related logistics requirements are tightening supply, especially in Columbus and Phoenix.

• Data center users include hyperscalers, 3PLs, and contractors, with lease durations typically five to seven years.

• Demand for facilities with high power capacity, clear heights, and robust slab thickness is increasing.

• Advanced manufacturing growth is expected to drive future demand, especially from suppliers.