Strong Stock Performance
Vornado Realty Trust's stock increased by 49% in 2024 after a 36% rise in 2023, outperforming other CBD office companies despite a year-end decline of 12%.
Record-Breaking Sale
Completed the UNIQLO sale at 666 Fifth Avenue at a record-breaking $20,000 per square foot, generating $342 million in net proceeds.
Successful Financing
Completed a $450 million financing at 1535 Broadway, generating $407 million in cash during a volatile market.
Positive Ground Lease Arbitration Outcome
Received a favorable ruling on the PENN 1 ground lease rent reset arbitration, reducing annual rent from $26.2 billion to $15 million.
Major Lease Agreements
Finalized a major 337,000 square foot lease in PENN 2 with Universal Music Group and completed a master lease with NYU at 770 Broadway for 1.1 million square feet.
Increased Liquidity
Reduced debt by $915 million and increased cash by $500 million, leading to a robust liquidity position of $3 billion.
Strong Financial Performance
First-quarter comparable FFO was $0.63 per share, an increase of $0.08 from the previous year and $0.09 higher than consensus.