Farmland Partners Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

Farmland Partners Inc. (NYSE: FPI) (“FPI” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

Selected Highlights

During the quarter ended June 30, 2023, the Company:

• recorded net income of $7.9 million, or $0.14 per share available to common stockholders, compared to $3.0 million, or $0.04 per share available to common stockholders for the same period in 2022;
• recorded AFFO of ($1.1) million, or ($0.02) per share, compared to $1.1 million, or $0.02 per share, for the same period in 2022;
• completed 17 farm dispositions for approximately $44.4 million in aggregate consideration and recognized an aggregate gain on sale of approximately $11.1 million;
• completed one farm acquisition for total consideration of $8.9 million;
• maintained access to liquidity of $131.9 million; and
• repurchased 4,136,946 shares of its common stock at a weighted average price of $11.37 per share.

Subsequent to June 30, 2023, the Company:

• repurchased an additional 116,593 shares of its common stock at an average price of $12.22 per share (with year-to-date repurchases totaling 5,711,925 at an average price of $11.03); and
• completed two partial farm dispositions for approximately $2.7 million in aggregate consideration.

Identified transactions:

• FPI currently has 11 farms under contract to sell for aggregate consideration of approximately $22 million and an estimated aggregate gain on sale of $9 million to $10 million;
• FPI has planned auctions of farms with proceeds estimated in the $30 million to $33 million range;
• FPI is in advanced negotiations to sell up to $26 million of additional farmland, all of which (including consummated sales) total up to approximately $135 million of identified transactions year-to-date; and
• one farm under contract to purchase for a purchase price of $11.0 million.

CEO Comments

Luca Fabbri, President and Chief Executive Officer: “Farmland appreciation is at the core of our investment strategy. In the first half of 2023, we realized significant gains on over $50 million of farm sales, providing proof of appreciation and generating value for our shareholders via stock repurchases. In the second half of 2023, we are targeting additional farm sales of over $80 million, proceeds from which will be used to reduce high-cost debt. Beyond the approximately $135 million of identified transaction mentioned above, we are working with potential buyers on additional sales to close before year-end. Based on REIT tax rules, the level of capital gains on sales of our farms in 2023 may result in additional dividends being declared at a later time, which decision will be based actual results, further internal financial analysis, and would be subject to board approval. Reflecting industry-wide trends, we are experiencing lower-than-expected transaction volumes in our auction and brokerage channels, which, along with higher interest expense, will impact our results. Despite the challenges of 2023, the U.S. farm economy remains strong and a pillar of worldwide food security.”

Financial and Operating Results

• The tables below show financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.

• See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for complete definitions of AFFO, Adjusted EBITDAre, and NOI and the financial tables accompanying this press release for reconciliations of net income to AFFO, Adjusted EBITDAre and NOI.

Acquisition and Disposition Activity

• During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company acquired two properties for total consideration of $9.0 million.
• During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company completed 19 property dispositions for cash consideration of $51.5 million and total gain on sale of $12.9 million.

Balance Sheet

• The Company had total debt outstanding of $473.5 million at June 30, 2023, compared to total debt outstanding of $439.5 million at December 31, 2022.
• At June 30, 2023, the Company had access to liquidity of $131.9 million, consisting of $11.2 million in cash (including restricted cash of $2.2 million) and $120.7 million in undrawn availability under its credit facilities, respectively, compared to cash of $7.7 million and $169.0 million in undrawn availability under its credit facilities at December 31, 2022.
• During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company repurchased 5,595,332 shares of its common stock at a weighted average price of $11.01 per share.
• As of July 21, 2023, the Company had 50,074,329 shares of common stock outstanding on a fully diluted basis.

Dividend Declarations

The Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share of common stock and Class A Common OP unit. The dividends are payable on October 16, 2023, to stockholders and common unit holders of record on October 2, 2023.

2023 Earnings Guidance and Supplemental Package

For 2023 earnings guidance, please see page 15 of the supplemental package, which can be accessed through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website.

Conference Call Information

The Company has scheduled a conference call on July 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. (U.S. Eastern Time) to discuss the financial results and provide a company update.

The call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 1-888-660-6359 and using the conference ID 2818086. The conference call will also be available via a live listen-only webcast and can be accessed through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website, www.farmlandpartners.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available beginning shortly after the end of the event until August 6, 2023, by dialing 1-800-770-2030 and using the playback ID 2818086. A replay of the webcast will also be accessible on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website for a limited time following the event.

About Farmland Partners Inc.

Farmland Partners Inc. is an internally managed real estate company that owns and seeks to acquire high-quality North American farmland and makes loans to farmers secured by farm real estate. As of June 30, 2023, the Company owns and/or manages approximately 190,200 acres in 20 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. In addition, the Company owns land and buildings for four agriculture equipment dealerships in Ohio leased to Ag Pro under the John Deere brand. The Company has approximately 26 crop types and over 100 tenants. The Company elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust, or REIT, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, commencing with the taxable year ended December 31, 2014. Additional information: www.farmlandpartners.com or (720) 452-3100.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including, without limitation, statements with respect to our outlook and the outlook for the farm economy generally, proposed and pending acquisitions and dispositions, financing activities, crop yields and prices and anticipated rental rates. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” or similar expressions or their negatives, as well as statements in future tense. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, beliefs and expectations, such forward-looking statements are not predictions of future events or guarantees of future performance and our actual results could differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Some factors that might cause such a difference include the following: the on-going war in Ukraine and its impact on the world agriculture market, world food supply, the farm economy, and our tenants’ businesses; general volatility of the capital markets and the market price of the Company’s common stock; changes in the Company’s business strategy, availability, terms and deployment of capital; the Company’s ability to refinance existing indebtedness at or prior to maturity on favorable terms, or at all; availability of qualified personnel; changes in the Company’s industry, interest rates or the general economy; adverse developments related to crop yields or crop prices; the degree and nature of the Company’s competition; the timing, price or amount of repurchases, if any, under the Company's share repurchase program; the ability to consummate acquisitions or dispositions under contract; and the other factors described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, and the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking information presented herein is made only as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise.