First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. · NYSE:FR

First Industrial Realty Trust — Baird 2014 Growth Stock Conference

25 slides from First Industrial Realty Trust's conference presentation, May 6, 2014

  1. Slide 1: First Industrial Realty Trust Baird 2014 Growth Stock Conference

    First Industrial Realty Trust Baird 2014 Growth Stock Conference May 6, 2014

  2. Slide 2: Safe Harbor

    Safe Harbor This presentation may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We intend for such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-

  3. Slide 3: Why FR?

    Why FR? • Focused strategy: Deliver sustainable cash flow growth through leasing and disciplined portfolio and capital management Tested Leadership • Local market experts execute management, leasing, acquisitions, development and and Platform targeted sales • Track record of industry-leading custome

  4. Slide 4: FR Recent Actions

    FR Recent Actions • Increased common dividend by 20.6% to $0.1025 per share/unit for 1Q14 • Closed on a $200M 7-year term loan with an initial rate of LIBOR plus 175 bps • Used swaps to effectively fix rate at 4.04% • Received investment grading from Standard & Poor’s on unsecured notes • Completed

  5. Slide 5: 2013 Accomplishments

    2013 Accomplishments • Re-initiated common stock dividend • Increased occupancy to 92.9% at year-end, up 300 basis points from YE 2012 • Completed three new developments, 1.5 million square feet, estimated total investment of $107.3 million • Started three new developments totaling 849,155 SF • Acqu

  6. Slide 6: Broad Platform and Presence

    Broad Platform and Presence Seattle Minneapolis Central & Milwaukee Detroit Eastern PA New Jersey Chicago Cleveland Salt Lake City Indianapolis Balt/Wash Denver Cincinnati St. Louis Nashville Southern California Phoenix Atlanta Dallas Houston Tampa Miami 6

  7. Slide 7: Where We've Been…

    Where We’ve Been… 2009 – 2010 2011 – 1Q14 • Addressed liquidity and maturities • Drove occupancy and NOI • Redefined strategy – Occupancy increased 740 bps since YE 2010 • Rationalized G&A • Strengthened balance sheet • Set the stage for portfolio refinement • Executed targeted sales • Initiated sel

  8. Slide 8: Where We've Been… Key Portfolio Cash Flow Metrics

    Where We’ve Been… Key Portfolio Cash Flow Metrics Occupancy %(1) Cash Rental Rates %(2) (FY) Same Store NOI % (FY) 100 5 10 3.1 0 6.3 92.9 92.4 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 1Q14 89.9 5 -5 -3.4 87.9 -4.7 (3) 2.7 2.3 85.0 -6.9 -10 0.1 82.0 0 -11.8 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 1Q14 -15 -15.1 -2.7 75 -3.8 2009

  9. Slide 9: Where We've Been… Capital Management Progress

    Where We’ve Been… Capital Management Progress (millions) $2,500 ■ Preferred Stock ■ Net Debt $2,309 Net Debt(1) & Pref. Stock/ EBITDA(2) 11.1x $2,000 $1,741 Net Debt(1) & Pref. Stock/ EBITDA(2) $1,500 8.6x $1,369 Net Debt(1) & Pref. Stock/ EBITDA(2) 6.8x Debt/Total Debt/Total Debt/Total Assets(3) As

  10. Slide 10: Upgrading the Portfolio

    Upgrading the Portfolio FR Portfolio – Assets Book Value $2.9B (as of 3Q10) GAAP Yield/ LTM Sales Cap Rate + Investments 2010+ = $402M(1) 14% Increase 6.9% - Dispositions 4Q10+ = $328M 11% Decrease 6.0% Total Portfolio Change $730M = 25% Net Change (1) Through 1Q14. Reflects full development cost of

  11. Slide 11: Favorable Industry Fundamentals

    Favorable Industry Fundamentals ■ Completions ■ Net Absorption U.S. Industrial Real Estate Annual Completions/Net Absorption (MSF) 400 300 Forecast 200 100 - 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 (100) (200) (300)

  12. Slide 12: Where We're Going… Strategy for Success

    Where We’re Going… Strategy for Success Leasing and Operations Capital Portfolio Management Management Management • Drive to +95% by YE 2015 • Conservative and Flexible • Selective Acquisitions • Grow Rents Balance Sheet • Targeted Development • Normalize TI/LC/CapEx • Return to Investment Grade Opp

  13. Slide 13: Areas for Potential Cash Flow Growth

    Areas for Potential Cash Flow Growth • Lower capital costs • Small tenant occupancy • Key bulk warehouse lease-up opportunities • Rental rate bumps on existing leases and growth in market rents • Lower TI/LC/Cap Ex • Future development and acquisitions 13

  14. Slide 14: U.S. Market Rent Recovery

    U.S. Market Rent Recovery $/SF Torto Wheaton Warehouse Rent Annual Index 7 Previous Peak 6 5 Previous Bottom 4 3 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 Source: CBRE Econometric Advisors (CBRE-EA) 14

  15. Slide 15: Drive to +95%! Ten Key Bulk Opportunities

    Drive to +95%! Ten Key Bulk Opportunities Per Investor Day November 2013 Vacant SF as of Vacant SF as of Market Property 9/30/13 3/31/14 Los Angeles First Dominguez Gateway Center 213,544 0 Chicago 9501 Nevada 118,670 118,670 Atlanta 596 Bonnie Valentine 212,525 371,525 Central & Eastern PA 18212 Sh

  16. Slide 16: First Bandini Logistics Center • Southern California Development

    First Bandini Logistics Center • Southern California Development Summary Square Feet: 489,000 Estimated Investment: $54M Estimated GAAP Yield: 6.5% Completed: 4Q13 Potential NOI Impact: $3.5M 16

  17. Slide 17: First Logistics Center @ I-83 • Central Pennsylvania Development

    First Logistics Center @ I-83 • Central Pennsylvania Development Summary Square Feet: 708,000 Estimated Investment: $34M Estimated GAAP Yield: 8.4% Completed: 4Q13 Potential NOI Impact: $2.9M 17

  18. Slide 18: 4100 Rock Creek • Chicago Acquisition – In Lease-Up

    4100 Rock Creek • Chicago Acquisition – In Lease-Up Houbolt Road Exit Summary Square Feet: 509,216 Initial Investment: $20.5M Estimated GAAP Yield: 6.6% Potential NOI Impact: $1.4M 18

  19. Slide 19: I-94 Distribution Center • Chicago Acquisition – 100% Leased

    I-94 Distribution Center • Chicago Acquisition – 100% Leased Summary Square Feet: 626,784 Investment: $26.3M In-Place GAAP Yield: 6.7% NOI Impact: $1.9M 19

  20. Slide 20: First Northwest Commerce Center • Houston Development Start – 1Q 2014

    First Northwest Commerce Center • Houston Development Start – 1Q 2014 Summary Square Feet: 350,000 Estimated Investment: $20M Estimated GAAP Yield: 8.0% Targeted Completion Date: 1Q15 Potential NOI Impact: $1.6M 20

  21. Slide 21: First Pinnacle Industrial Center • Dallas Development Start – 1Q 2014

    First Pinnacle Industrial Center • Dallas Development Start – 1Q 2014 Summary Square Feet: 598,000 Estimated Investment(1): $26M Estimated GAAP Yield(1): 7.5% Targeted Completion Date: 1Q15 Potential NOI Impact: $1.9M (1) Incremental investment $23M, yield 8.3% 21

  22. Slide 22: First 36 Logistics Center • Southern California Development

    First 36 Logistics Center • Southern California Development Summary Square Feet: 555,000 Estimated Investment: $32M Estimated GAAP Yield: 6.9% Completion Date: 2Q14 Potential Annual NOI Impact: $2.2M 22

  23. Slide 23: First Figueroa Logistics Center • Southern California Development

    First Figueroa Logistics Center • Southern California Development Summary Square Feet: 43,000 Estimated Investment(1): $9M Estimated GAAP Yield(1): 3.6% Completion Date: 2Q14 Potential Gross NOI Impact: $0.3M (1) Incremental investment $5M, yield 6.7% 23

  24. Slide 24: FR Value Propositions

    FR Value Propositions • Opportunity to deliver AFFO growth of as much as 70% to 90% by YE 2017 from YE 2013 • Valuation discount relative to: − Peers − Sales comparables − Replacement cost 24

  25. Slide 25: First Industrial

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