Equity Commonwealth

Equity Commonwealth operates as an internally managed and self-advised real estate investment trust. It engages in the ownership and operation of office properties. The company was founded by Barry M. Portnoy on October 9, 1986 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

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EQC excels in Q4 2022 earnings, eyes growth in real estate

EQC's strong financial performance in Q4 and full year 2022, coupled with a robust balance sheet and strategic investment focus, positions the company well for future growth.
While facing challenges in real estate credit markets, EQC remains optimistic about finding deals and creating long-term value for shareholders through proactive investment strategies.
With a lean team and a keen eye on shareholder value creation, EQC continues to evaluate opportunities in the commercial real estate market, particularly in industrial and single-family residential sectors.

Equity Commonwealth faces market challenges but maintains financial strength

Equity Commonwealth navigated challenging market conditions in Q1 2023, reporting declines in key financial metrics while maintaining a strong cash position and interest income generation.
The company's strategic focus on share buybacks, potential internal restructuring, and evaluating diverse investment opportunities underscores its commitment to enhancing shareholder value.
Despite market headwinds, Equity Commonwealth's prudent financial management and flexibility position it to capitalize on growth opportunities and navigate uncertainties in the commercial real estate sector.

Equity Commonwealth posts solid Q2 earnings amidst market challenges

Equity Commonwealth (EQC) reported strong FFO growth in Q2 2023 driven by interest income, while facing challenges in same-property NOI decline.
The company's robust financial position with no debt and significant cash reserves provides stability and flexibility for future investments.
Despite capital market constraints, EQC remains patient in seeking compelling investment opportunities and evaluating strategic asset classes for potential growth.

Equity Commonwealth navigates NOI decline with strong cash reserves

Equity Commonwealth faced challenges with declining NOI but maintained a strong cash position and active share buyback program.
The company's focus on industrial and residential sectors aligns with potential growth areas in the market.
Opportunities lie in qualifying as a REIT, strategic investments, and leveraging its cash reserves for future growth.

Equity Commonwealth reports mixed Q4 results amidst diversification focus

Equity Commonwealth's Q4 2023 performance showed improved Funds from Operations but faced challenges with declining same-property NOI and slow leasing activity.
The company's strengths lie in its strong financial position, remaining share buyback authorization, and strategic focus on diversification.
While challenges include operational performance and market dynamics, opportunities exist in value creation, sector diversification, and transactional strategies.

Equity Commonwealth reports solid Q1 earnings amidst strategic considerations

Equity Commonwealth's Q1 performance reflects stable operations with notable financial strength and successful dispositions.
While facing challenges in occupancy rates and potential wind-down considerations, the company maintains transparency and shareholder communication.
Opportunities lie in strategic transactions, operational enhancements, and leveraging financial resources for future growth and value creation.

Equity Commonwealth plans shareholder meetings and distributions amid wind-down

EQC's Q3 earnings call highlighted progress in the disposition process, with plans for shareholder meetings and distributions. Challenges in selling office buildings may impact the wind-down timeline, necessitating careful monitoring. The company's proactive approach to wind-down and strategic decisions regarding delisting and deregistration indicate a focus on maximizing shareholder value.

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Equity Commonwealth is an internally managed and self-advised real estate investment trust, which engages in the ownership and operation of office properties. It focuses on the investment, asset management, and operating decisions for shareholders and customers. The company was founded by Barry Michael Portnoy on October 9, 1986 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

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Most US office REITs ended Q3 with weaker operating metrics compared with the previous 3-month period, as demand for offices continued to drop amid higher rent. In terms of recurring EBITDA, 13 office REITs reported quarter-over-quarter declines during the third quarter, while eight recorded gains. US office REIT stocks outperformed the Dow Jones Equity All REIT Index during the third quarter as well as the S&P 500.

Earnings Metrics Of Several U.S. Office REITs Drop In Q3

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) announced it completed the sale of 1250 H Street, a 196,000 square foot office property, located in Washington, D.C., for a sales price of $27.5 million. About Equity Commonwealth Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) is a Chicago based, internally managed and self-advised real estate investment trust (REIT). Regulation FD Disclosures We use any of the following to comply with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD: press releases, SEC.

Equity Commonwealth Completes Sale of 1250 H Street

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) (the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Trustees has authorized an initial cash liquidating distribution of $19.00 per common share (the “Initial Liquidating Distribution”) which will be paid on December 6, 2024 to shareholders of record on November 25, 2024. The Company is also updating the estimated aggregate shareholder liquidating distribution range of $19.50 to $21.00 per common share disclosed in its definitive proxy stat.

Equity Commonwealth Declares Initial Cash Liquidating Distribution of $19.00 Per Common Share and Announces Ex-Dividend Date

Equity Commonwealth is liquidating, with a final distribution value range of $19.5 - $21 per share, expected to delist in Q2 2025. The company has sold most assets, with a significant write-down on Texas properties, reflecting broader office REIT market trends. The remaining Denver property is valued at $153 million (likely to be written down on sale), contributing to a total cash value of around $2.25 billion, an insufficient 4% upside.

Equity Commonwealth: No Upside In Liquidation

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) (the “Company”) held a special meeting of shareholders (the “Special Meeting”) today, November 12, 2024. At the Special Meeting, the Company's shareholders (i) approved the Plan of Sale and Dissolution of the Company (the “Plan of Sale”), including the wind-down and complete liquidation of the Company, and the dissolution and termination of the Company, including the establishment of a Liquidating Entity, as defined in the definitive pro.

Equity Commonwealth Announces Voting Results of Special Shareholder Meeting and Payment of Liquidation Preference for Series D Preferred Shares

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) announced it completed the sales of Bridgepoint Square, a 440,000 square foot office property, and 206 E 9th Street, a 176,000 square foot office property, both located in Austin, Texas, for a total sales price of $64.5 million. About Equity Commonwealth Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) is a Chicago based, internally managed and self-advised real estate investment trust (REIT) with commercial office properties in the United States. EQC's.

Equity Commonwealth Completes Sales of Bridgepoint Square and 206 E. 9th Street

Equity Commonwealth (NYSE:EQC ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 24, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants David Helfand - President and CEO William Griffiths - CFO David Weinberg - COO Conference Call Participants Craig Mailman - Citi Operator Good morning and thanks for joining this call to discuss Equity Commonwealth's Results for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2024, in an update on the Company. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.

Equity Commonwealth (EQC) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. Financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 Net loss attributable to common shareholders was $28.2 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. This compares to net income attributable to common shareholders of $24.1 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. The decrease in net i.

Equity Commonwealth Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) announced today that its Board of Trustees declared a dividend on the company's Series D Preferred Shares. A quarterly dividend of $0.40625 per Series D Preferred Share will be paid on November 15, 2024 to shareholders of record on October 31, 2024 for the period from August 15, 2024 through November 14, 2024. About Equity Commonwealth Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) is a Chicago based, internally managed and self-advised real estate inv.

Equity Commonwealth Declares Series D Preferred Dividend

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) (the “Company”) today announced that it has filed a definitive proxy statement (the “Definitive Proxy”) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) related to a Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Special Shareholder Meeting”) for the following purpose: (i) to consider and vote upon the Plan of Sale and Dissolution of the Company (the “Plan of Sale”), including the wind-down and complete liquidation of the Company, and.

Equity Commonwealth Sets 2024 Virtual Special Meeting of Shareholders

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) announced today that the company will release its third quarter 2024 operating results on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, after the close of trading. A conference call to discuss those results will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 9:00 am Central Time. The conference call will be available via live audio webcast on the Investor Relations section of the company's website (www.eqcre.com). A replay of the audio webcast will also be av.

Equity Commonwealth Announces Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) (the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Trustees has established October 1, 2024 as the record date (the “Record Date”) for the special shareholder meeting (the “Special Shareholder Meeting”) at which the Company will seek shareholder approval of its proposed Plan of Sale and Dissolution (the “Plan of Sale”) as disclosed in the preliminary proxy statement (the “Preliminary Proxy”) filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities a.

Equity Commonwealth Sets Record Date for Special Shareholder Meeting

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) (the “Company”) today announced that it has filed a preliminary proxy statement (the “Preliminary Proxy”) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) related to a special shareholder meeting for the following purpose: (i) to consider and vote upon the Plan of Sale and Dissolution of the Company (the “Plan of Sale”), including the wind-down and complete liquidation of the Company, and the dissolution and termination of th.

Equity Commonwealth Files Preliminary Proxy in Connection with Proposed Plan of Sale and Dissolution of the Company

Equity Commonwealth (NYSE:EQC ) Q2 2024 Results Conference Call July 31, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants David Helfand - President and CEO David Weinberg - COO Bill Griffiths - CFO Conference Call Participants Nick Joseph - Citi Operator Good morning, and thanks for joining this call to discuss Equity Commonwealth's results for the quarter ending June 30, 2024, and an update on the company. [Operator Instructions].

Equity Commonwealth (EQC) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Irenic Capital Management, LP, one of the top shareholders of Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) (“EQC” or the “Company”), today issued the following statement regarding the Company's decision to pursue a liquidation following shareholder feedback: "We commend Equity Commonwealth's Board and its management team for making the difficult but correct decision to recommend a liquidation. At the risk of being too subtle: we're pleased." About Irenic Irenic Capital Management,.

Irenic Applauds Equity Commonwealth's Decision to Heed Shareholder Feedback and Pursue a Liquidation

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. Financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 Net income attributable to common shareholders was $22.2 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. This compares to net income attributable to common shareholders of $13.8 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. The increase in net income was primaril.

Equity Commonwealth Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Irenic Capital Management, LP, one of the top shareholders of Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) (“EQC” or the “Company”), today issued the following statement regarding the need for the Company's Board of Trustees (the “Board”) to heed shareholder feedback and pursue a liquidation of EQC: “After a decade of underperformance, it is time for EQC's Board to focus exclusively on an orderly liquidation. This value-maximizing path offers certainty for shareholders, who are cl.

Irenic Calls on Equity Commonwealth to Heed Shareholder Feedback and Pursue a Liquidation

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Indaba Capital Management, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Indaba” or “we”), which is a top 10 shareholder of Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) (“EQC” or the “Company”), today issued the following open letter to the Company's Board of Trustees (the “Board”) regarding the need to protect shareholders' capital and prioritize their best interests following years of financial underperformance. *** July 22, 2024 Equity Commonwealth Two North Riverside Plaza, Suite.

Indaba Capital Urges Equity Commonwealth's Board to Cease its Exploration of “Transformative” Acquisitions and Pursue a Liquidation to Maximize Shareholder Value

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) announced today that the company will release its second quarter 2024 operating results on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, after the close of trading. A conference call to discuss those results will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 9:00 am Central Time. The conference call will be available via live audio webcast on the Investor Relations section of the company's website (www.eqcre.com). A replay of the audio webcast will also be availabl.

Equity Commonwealth Announces Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) today announced that its Board of Trustees authorized the repurchase, from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, of up to an additional $150 million of its outstanding common shares under the company's existing share repurchase program. The company still has $93 million remaining under its prior authorization that expires on June 30, 2024. Year-to-date through June 18, 2024 the company has not repurchased any shares. Purchases made pursuan.

Equity Commonwealth Announces $150 Million Share Repurchase Authorization

By the end of the year, management will announce either a transformative acquisition or the wind down of the business. If the business winds down, an investment in the company's preferred shares might offer an opportunity for risk-free returns. An investment below the preferred share liquidation value of $25.00 offers limited downside.

Equity Commonwealth: Analyzing Potential Preferred Share Returns

Equity Commonwealth is an Office REIT owning just 4 office buildings but with a $2.17 billion cash pile. The company's portfolio has a leased rate of only 75.4%. Despite lower cash basis NOI, normalized FFO increased 13% Y/Y due to higher interest income.

Equity Commonwealth: Conservative Capital Structure With A 9-18% Upside

Equity Commonwealth (OTCPK:NABZY) Q1 2024 Results Conference Call May 2, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants David Helfand - President and CEO David Weinberg - COO Bill Griffiths - CFO Conference Call Participants Craig Mailman - Citi Operator Good morning, and thank you for joining this call to discuss Equity Commonwealth's Results for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2024, and an Update on the Company. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.

Equity Commonwealth (EQC) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. Financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 Net income attributable to common shareholders was $23.4 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. This compares to net income attributable to common shareholders of $20.7 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The increase in net income was prim.

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