Independence Realty Trust, Inc. · NYSE:IRT

Independence Realty Trust — Investor Presentation (June 2021)

45 slides from Independence Realty Trust's investor presentation, Jun 7, 2021

  1. Slide 1: Investor Presentation June 2021

    INVESTOR PRESENTATION June 2021 Exhibit 99.1

  2. Slide 2: Table of Contents

    Table of Contents IRT Overview Snapshot 2 Recent Developments 3-5 Competitive Advantage 6-14 Investing for Growth 15-16 Value Add Program / Case Studies 17-22 Our Efforts in 23 Capital Structure 24 Guidance 25 ESG i 26 Path to Continued Long-Term Growth 27 Appendix Market Statistics Market Profiles

  3. Slide 3: IRT Enterprise Snapshot

    IRT Enterprise Snapshot (1) OWN AND OPERATE Average community age (2) 17 years 57 Communities 15,939 Units $2.1B In gross assets PORTFOLIO SUMMARY SAME STORE HIGHLIGHTS NOI growth: 5.3% (3) Average effective rent $1,129 (4) Average occupancy: 95.3% (4) VALUE ADD SUMMARY 23 communities identified for

  4. Slide 4: Highlighting IRT's Recent Developments

    Highlighting IRT’s Recent Developments Thornhill Apartments, Raleigh, NC

  5. Slide 5: IRT's Recent Developments and Performance

    IRT’s Recent Developments and Performance Executing transactions which support our ongoing strategy to drive growth Closed on a new 5-year $200 million term loan which extended our debt maturities and lowered our interest rate by 10bps; proceeds were used to repay outstanding borrowings on our line

  6. Slide 6: Business Update Across Key Industry Metrics

    (1) All collection metrics are through June 4, 2021 and are based on IRT’s internal data for the full portfolio, which management uses to monitor property performance on a daily or weekly basis. (2) Deferred payment plans allow residents to defer between 25% and 75% of their monthly rent for between

  7. Slide 7: Highlighting IRT's Competitive Advantage

    Highlighting IRT’s Competitive Advantage Waterstone at Big Creek, Alpharetta, GA

  8. Slide 8: Resilient Portfolio and Business Model Positioned for Long-Term Value Creation

    Resilient Portfolio and Business Model Positioned for Long-Term Value Creation Clear investment strategy focused on middle-market communities which offer affordable high-quality product with attractive amenities Strong portfolio of assets in non-gateway markets which offer resilient real estate fund

  9. Slide 9: Clear Investment and Ownership Strategy

    Clear Investment and Ownership Strategy Assets Our Focus: Well-located middle-market communities, likely to benefit from: Robust management platform, including revenue management Operational expertise Economies of scale Markets Our Focus: Targeted submarkets within non-gateway markets exhibiting: St

  10. Slide 10: Well-Positioned in Affordable, Highly Defensive Middle Market Communities

    Well-Positioned in Affordable, Highly Defensive Middle Market Communities A B C Higher income residents move down in a recession Renters move down to Class B as rent increases outstrip income growth Capture households moving down in a recession Capture seniors who sell homes to fund retirement Captu

  11. Slide 11: Portfolio Scale and Platform Deliver Operational Excellence

    . rent per unit across Portfolio Scale and Platform Deliver Operational Excellence IRT’s Management Platform: Manage all 57 communities, including 450+ employees Capitalizing on economies of scale through regional managers’ ability to be on-site, which results in cost management efficiencies Algorit

  12. Slide 12: Our Markets Have Been Resilient Through The Pandemic

    Our Markets Have Been Resilient Through The Pandemic Source: US Census Bureau Favorable Migration Trends from the Northeast and West to the Southeast are Benefiting IRT The sunbelt has accounted for 75% of US population growth over the past 10 years and is expected to add another 19 million resident

  13. Slide 13: Our South/Southeast Presence Proves to be Advantageous

    Our South/Southeast Presence Proves to be Advantageous IRT’s Market Exposure Is Well-Positioned Considering US Migration Trends Over the past decade, the US sunbelt accounted for 75% of total population growth (15 out of 21 million people) and holds about 50% of the national population, expecting to

  14. Slide 14: IRT Continues to Benefit From Its Strong Presence in the Sunbelt

    IRT Continues to Benefit From Its Strong Presence in the Sunbelt The sunbelt region has exhibited strong fundamentals with favorable migration and population growth trends, as people seek a better cost of living, tax policy, and growing economic opportunities As of March 31, 2021, 60% of IRT’s NOI c

  15. Slide 15: Stable Cash Flow Profile

    Stable Cash Flow Profile Source: Costar Q1 2021 Data Release Gateway Markets represent an arithmetic average of New York, Washington DC, San Francisco and Los Angeles IRT weighted averages are based on unit count as of March 31, 2021 Annual Change in Effective Rent (IRT Markets vs. the National Aver

  16. Slide 16: Exploring New Investment Opportunities

    Exploring New Investment Opportunities IRT is exploring new preferred equity investments and joint venture relationships, focused on new multifamily development & offering increased optionality for capital investment Our Focus: Target assets in core non-gateway markets Prioritize the southeast and b

  17. Slide 17: Multiple Investment Levers to Drive Accretive Growth

    Multiple Investment Levers to Drive Accretive Growth Value Add Renovations Acquisitions Preferred Equity Investments and Joint Ventures Renovate existing properties/units where there is the potential for outsized rent growth Expand presence in markets where we see attractive long-term fundamentals I

  18. Slide 18: Flexible Approach to Our Value Add Opportunity

    Flexible Approach to Our Value Add Opportunity After Before At a Glance Our value add program provides flexibility to adjust timing and investment, in order to best navigate near-term market conditions. This additional NOI is expected to be fully realized within 12 months of the completion of all pr

  19. Slide 19: Value Add Case Study: The Village at Auburn – Project Overview

    Value Add Case Study: The Village at Auburn – Project Overview Before After Acquired asset in Durham, NC for $43m in June 2017 Middle market asset with 328 units that fit perfectly with long-term investment criteria Attractive Durham submarket, combination of universities and corporations, supported

  20. Slide 20: Value Add Case Study: The Village at Auburn – The Economics

    Value Add Case Study: The Village at Auburn – The Economics Achieved outsized value creation Post renovation asset value of $71.3 million, representing an increase of 66% from acquisition Incremental value creation of $28.3 million, after renovation investment Enhanced resident profile, resulting in

  21. Slide 21: Value Add Case Study: Pointe at Canyon Ridge – Project Overview

    Value Add Case Study: Pointe at Canyon Ridge – Project Overview Before After Acquired asset in Sandy Springs, GA for $49m in September 2015, as part of the Trade Street portfolio acquisition Located just outside of Atlanta, this property was built in 1986, has 494 units and significant ROI potential

  22. Slide 22: Value Add Case Study: Pointe at Canyon Ridge – The Economics

    Value Add Case Study: Pointe at Canyon Ridge – The Economics Achieved outsized value creation Post renovation asset value of $94.9 million, representing an increase of 95% from acquisition Incremental value creation of $46.3 million, after renovation investment Enhanced resident profile, resulting i

  23. Slide 23: Value Add Projects and Pipeline Maximize Portfolio Value

    Value Add Projects and Pipeline Maximize Portfolio Value Total Value Creation $2.64 per share $'s in 000's, except units and per share amounts IRT’s Redevelopment Opportunity (1) Information as of March 31, 2021 (2) These projections constitute forward-looking information. See “Forward-Looking State

  24. Slide 24: Accelerating Our Efforts in Technology

    Accelerating Our Efforts in Technology Our Focus Our Goals A More Favorable Resident Experience Higher Revenue and Lower Operating Expenses Greater Profitability and Margin Expansion Improved Sustainability and Social Responsibility More Engaged and Productive Staff Automation & Big Data IRT is inve

  25. Slide 25: Simple Capital Structure

    Total Market Capitalization calculated based on share price as of market close on March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2021, respectively. Reflects debt maturities as of May 31, 2021. Reflects pro forma net debt to Adjusted EBITDA for each period presented, which includes adjustments for the timing of acqui

  26. Slide 26: Guidance

    Guidance 2021 Full Year EPS and CFFO Guidance (1)(2)(3) CORE FFO ($s in millions) Key Operating Assumptions (1) This guidance, including the underlying assumptions presented in the table below, constitutes forward-looking information. Actual full year 2021 EPS and CFFO could vary significantly from

  27. Slide 27: ESG Commitment

    ESG Commitment We believe that operating multifamily real estate can be conducted with a conscious regard for the environment and wider society. Find out more on the Sustainability page of IRT’s Investor Relations website at http://investors.irtliving.com. Diversity and Inclusion Committee formed to

  28. Slide 28: Path to Continued Long-Term Growth

    Path to Continued Long-Term Growth Operational efficiencies and enhanced resident experience through: Improved online marketing and leasing Increased usage of mobile and IoT technologies Automation of workflows and big data Value add community redevelopment initiatives: Redevelopment ongoing across

  29. Slide 29: Appendix & Definitions

    | i Independence a Realty Trust Appendix & Definitions

  30. Slide 30: Markets Demonstrate Strong Population & Employment Growth

    Source: Costar 2021 Q1 data release. IRT weighted averages are based on unit count as of March 31, 2021. Gateway markets represent an arithmetic mean of New York, Washington DC, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Markets Demonstrate Strong Population & Employment Growth Population & Employment Growth in

  31. Slide 31: Assets Demonstrate Attractive Apartment Industry Dynamics

    Assets Demonstrate Attractive Apartment Industry Dynamics Low Homeownership Limited New Supply The national Class B vacancy rate remains resilient to supply and demand shocks with 2021 projected to be the largest spread in vacancy rates between Class A & B, with Class B at 5.61% and Class A at 9.75%

  32. Slide 32: Our Markets | Atlanta

    Communities located within 5 min. of major highways Communities located in top school districts Benefiting from suburban sprawl, well-positioned in MSA with growing ancillary job markets Major company presence in Atlanta include: Our Markets | Atlanta (1) Source: CoStar 2021 Q1 Data Release New unit

  33. Slide 33: Our Markets | Columbus

    14th largest city in the U.S. by population Strong accessibility to major highway I-270 Near thriving employment hubs such as Rickenbacker International airport Class B communities insulated from new Class A construction Major employers, and companies with headquarter-presence include: Our Markets |

  34. Slide 34: Our Markets | Raleigh – Durham

    Communities located within 5 min. of major throughways Easy access to local retail centers Concentration around Research Triangle Park Many companies have a strong presence in the area, including: Our Markets | Raleigh – Durham (1) Source: CoStar 2021 Q1 Data Release New units estimated to come as a

  35. Slide 35: Our Markets | Louisville

    Located within 5 min. of major highways Benefiting from the proximity to growing industrial footprint Each community is in a top school district in the market Burgeoning tourism hub Major employers include: Our Markets | Louisville (1) Source: CoStar 2021 Q1 Data Release New units estimated to come

  36. Slide 36: Our Markets | Tampa

    $3 billion Water Street mixed-use investment backed by Jeff Vinik and Bill Gates is underway downtown Major employers in the area include: Major companies have committed to a major presence in the market such as: Our Markets | Tampa (1) Source: CoStar 2021 Q1 Data Release New units estimated to come

  37. Slide 37: Our Markets | Indianapolis

    15th largest city in the U.S. by population Located within 5 min. of major highways Communities located in top school districts Experienced outsized job growth in health care and retail trade industries Major employers include: Our Markets | Indianapolis (1) Source: CoStar 2021 Q1 Data Release New u

  38. Slide 38: Our Markets | Charlotte

    17th largest city in the U.S. by population Long-term demand fundamentals are favorable with outsized population growth projected in the key age group of 20-34 (4) Favorable average rent growth outpaces national average (4) Job growth driven by an economic shift away from a manufacturing economy tow

  39. Slide 39: Our Markets | Orlando

    Metro area ranked 8th in the U.S. in terms of population growth in 2018 (4) New development lags rental market supply (5) Major employers include: Our Markets | Orlando (1) Source: CoStar 2021 Q1 Data Release New units estimated to come as a percentage of total supply For Projected 2021 NOI For 2018

  40. Slide 40: Our Markets | Huntsville

    Metro area ranked 1st in 2020 projected rent growth of the top 100 metros by population 1 Major employers include: Our Markets | Huntsville (1) Source: CoStar 2021 Q1 Data Release New units estimated to come as a percentage of total supply For Projected 2021 NOI Orlando represents 5.1% of IRT’s NOI,

  41. Slide 41: Value Add Summary

    Value Add Summary Project Life to Date as of March 31, 2021 The rent premium reflects the per unit per month difference between the rental rate on the renovated unit and the market rent for an unrenovated unit as of the date presented, as determined by management consistent with its customary rent-s

  42. Slide 42: Resident Demographics at a Glance

    Resident Demographics at a Glance (1) Data as of March 31, 2021 45% 55% Gender Breakdown 77% 23% Marital Status 38 Average Income of residents between 40% $69k Average Rent to Income 18-29 years old Average Age with Young, growing resident population benefiting from amenity-rich communities without

  43. Slide 43: Definitions and Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliations

    Definitions and Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliations This presentation may contain non-U.S. generally accepted accounting principals (“GAAP”) financial measures. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is included in this do

  44. Slide 44: Definitions and Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliations

    Definitions and Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliations Net Operating Income We believe that Net Operating Income (“NOI”), a non-GAAP financial measure, is a useful supplemental measure of its operating performance. We define NOI as total property revenues less total property operating expenses,

  45. Slide 45: Forward-Looking Statement

    Forward-Looking Statement This presentation contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements can generally be identified by our

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