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SL Green Realty Corp. 10-Q Summary: Q3 2025

Business Context and Reporting Period

This report covers the quarterly period ended September 30, 2025, for SL Green Realty Corp. (SLG) and SL Green Operating Partnership, L.P. SL Green is a self-administered REIT focused on commercial real estate, primarily office properties in the New York metropolitan area. The company operates through three reportable segments: Real Estate, SUMMIT (tourism/entertainment), and Debt and Preferred Equity Investments (DPE).

Key Financial Metrics

Note: YTD Net Income for common stockholders is negative due to significant non-cash impairments and fair value adjustments, despite positive FFO.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Total revenues increased 6.6% in Q3 and 13.5% YTD compared to 2024. Rental revenue grew 7.4% in Q3, driven by the consolidation of 100 Park Avenue and the acquisition of 500 Park Avenue.
• Profitability: Q3 2025 reported a net income of $35.2 million, a significant turnaround from a $9.3 million loss in Q3 2024. This improvement was largely due to an $86.9 million gain on the sale of a 5% interest in One Vanderbilt Avenue.
• Expense Increases: Property operating expenses rose 16.8% in Q3 due to new acquisitions and higher real estate taxes. Transaction-related costs surged to $13.1 million in Q3 (from $0.2 million in Q3 2024) primarily due to the write-off of expenses related to a gaming license pursuit.
• Interest Expense: Net interest expense increased 11.9% in Q3, driven by the consolidation of 100 Park Avenue and higher rates on the 420 Lexington Avenue mortgage, partially offset by lower revolver balances.
• Impairments: The company recorded an $8.5 million impairment charge related to residential condominium units at 760 Madison Avenue in the first nine months of 2025.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Portfolio Occupancy: As of September 30, 2025, the weighted average leased occupancy for the core commercial portfolio was 91.1%. Manhattan office occupancy stood at 91.9%, while suburban office occupancy was 68.7%.
• Leasing Activity: In Q3 2025, new office leases commenced at an average rent of $89.54 per rentable square foot, compared to $92.34 for previous escalated rents. Early renewals averaged $93.03 per square foot.
• Liquidity Position: The company maintains $1.1 billion in liquidity, consisting of $852.5 million in undrawn capacity on its revolving credit facility and $203.1 million in consolidated cash and marketable securities.
• Capital Expenditures: Management expects to incur $39.4 million in leasing capital expenditures and $19.4 million in recurring capital expenditures for the remainder of 2025.
• Risks: Key risks include dependence on the New York City real estate market, potential tenant bankruptcies, rising interest rates, and the ability to refinance debt maturing in 2026 and 2027. The company is currently in compliance with all debt covenants.

Investor Verification Checklist

• One Vanderbilt Gain: Verify the sustainability of the $87.3 million gain on the sale of the One Vanderbilt interest, as this was a non-recurring item significantly impacting Q3 net income.
• Transaction Costs: Review the $13.1 million write-off related to the gaming license pursuit to understand the impact on future transaction cost budgets.
• Debt Maturities: Assess the refinancing strategy for the $100 million senior unsecured notes maturing in December 2025 and the $390 million revolving credit facility maturing in May 2026.
• Impairment Trends: Monitor the $8.5 million impairment at 760 Madison Avenue and the status of the "Alternative Strategy Portfolio" (59.5% occupancy) for potential future write-downs.
• FFO vs. Net Income: Note the divergence between positive FFO ($351.4 million YTD) and negative Net Income attributable to common stockholders ($(7.3) million YTD) due to non-cash fair value adjustments and impairments.