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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 9, 2019
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Phillips Edison & Company, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Maryland
000-54691
27-1106076
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

11501 Northlake Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45249
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(513) 554-1110
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Item 2.02.   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On May 9, 2019, Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2019. A copy of that press release as well as the supplemental information contained in the Company's First Quarter 2019 Results Presentation are attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference. The Company will host a stockholder update conference call and presentation on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, during which management will discuss the first quarter results and provide commentary on business performance. The conference call can be accessed by dialing (888) 346-2646 (domestic) or (412) 317-5249 (international). A live webcast of the presentation can be accessed by visiting https://services.choruscall.com/links/peco181106.html. A replay of the webcast will be available approximately one hour after the conclusion of the live webcast on our website at investors.phillipsedison.com/event.

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, are being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and shall not be deemed to be “filed” with the SEC for any purpose, including for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any other filing with the SEC.
Item  9.01.   Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number
 
Description of Exhibit
 
 


































SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. 
 
 
 
 
PHILLIPS EDISON & COMPANY, INC.
 
 
 
Dated: May 9, 2019
By:
/s/ Jennifer L. Robison
 
 
Jennifer L. Robison
 
 
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer


Exhibit


Exhibit 99.1

Phillips Edison & Company Reports First Quarter 2019 Results;
Increases Estimated Value Per Share to $11.10

CINCINNATI -- May 9, 2019 - Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. (“PECO” or the “Company”), an internally-managed real estate investment trust (“REIT”) and one of the nation’s largest owners and operators of grocery-anchored shopping centers, today reported its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019, and increased its estimated value per share to $11.10 as of March 31, 2019.

First Quarter 2019 Highlights (vs. First Quarter 2018)
Net loss totaled $5.8 million
Funds from operations (“FFO”) per diluted share increased 5.6% to $0.19; FFO represented 111.3% of total distributions made during the quarter
Modified funds from operations (“MFFO”) per diluted share decreased 5.6% to $0.17; MFFO represented 100.3% of total distributions made during the quarter
Pro forma same-center net operating income (“NOI”)* increased 2.5% to $87.3 million
Comparable new lease spreads were 17.2% and comparable renewal lease spreads were 12.3%
Net debt to total enterprise value (“TEV”) decreased to 40.8% at quarter-end, an improvement from 41.9% at March 31, 2018
Outstanding debt had a weighted-average interest rate of 3.5%, and 86.8% was fixed-rate debt
Realized $36.6 million in gross proceeds from the sale of three properties and one outparcel
 
* Pro forma same-center NOI includes properties acquired in PECO’s merger with Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT II, Inc. (“REIT II”) in November 2018. Please see 'Pro Forma Same-Center Results' under Portfolio Results for additional disclosure.

Estimated Value per Share Update
On May 8, 2019, the Company’s board of directors increased the estimated value per share of its common stock to $11.10 as of March 31, 2019, based on the range of $10.07 to $11.48 provided by Duff & Phelps, an independent third-party valuation firm. As of March 31, 2018, the Company’s estimated value per share was $11.05.

Management Commentary
“The first quarter of 2019 demonstrated the continued strength of our grocery-anchored portfolio and the benefits of our successful merger with REIT II, illustrated by our pro forma same-center NOI growth of 2.5%,” commented Jeff Edison, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PECO. “We saw an increased level of leasing activity during the quarter with 270 leases executed, marking an 18% increase from last quarter, as well as combined leasing spreads of 13.5%. Together, we believe these metrics are indicators of the resilience in our portfolio’s well-located, grocery-anchored assets.
“We continue to look for opportunities to recycle capital into higher quality assets, invest in our existing properties through redevelopment, and reduce our leverage. During the quarter we identified a number of new redevelopment projects that we expect will drive incremental growth through the remainder of 2019 and 2020. We also generated $36.6 million of gross proceeds from the sale of three properties and one outparcel, which we plan to use to acquire additional properties through 1031 exchanges and to pay down debt.
“The performance of our real estate during the past twelve months coupled with our successful merger with REIT II led our board of directors to increase our estimated value per share to $11.10, which represents an 11.0% increase from our original offering price of $10.00 per share. The opportunity for additional NOI growth through continued lease up, redevelopment and the growth potential of our investment management business were driving factors in our board’s decision to increase our estimated value per share.
“As we look toward our goal of executing a full-cycle liquidity event, we are focused on strategies that we expect will provide both long-term upside and future investor demand.”






First Quarter Ended March 31, 2019 Financial Results
Net Loss
For the first quarter of 2019, net loss totaled $5.8 million, compared to a net loss of $1.8 million for the first quarter of 2018.
Contributing to the change were $13.7 million of impairment charges, increased depreciation expense as a result of the additional properties owned, and increased general and administrative expense. Partially offsetting the increased expenses were $7.1 million of gains related to the sale of three properties, $7.5 million of income from a reduction in the liability for the earn-out provision of the 2017 contribution agreement with Phillips Edison Limited Partnership (“PELP”), and earnings from owning additional properties due to the merger with REIT II in November 2018.
The Company adopted FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 842, “Leases” (“ASC 842”) on January 1, 2019, and will provide additional detail regarding the adoption in its Form 10-Q to be filed with the SEC. As a result, the Company recognized a $1.1 million increase in net expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2019.

FFO as Defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“Nareit”)
FFO attributable to stockholders and convertible noncontrolling interests increased 51.2% to $61.0 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, from $40.4 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, during the first quarter of 2018. On a per diluted share basis, FFO increased 5.6% compared to the first quarter of 2018.
The improvements in FFO and FFO per diluted share were driven by the assets acquired from the merger with REIT II, year-over-year NOI growth, and the reduction in the PELP earn-out liability.

MFFO
For the first three months of 2019, MFFO increased 30.3% to $55.0 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, compared to $42.2 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, during the same year-ago period.
The increase in MFFO was driven by additional properties owned from the merger with REIT II. The decrease in MFFO per share was the result of a number of factors including the recycling of assets, higher expenses from the changes in lease accounting, and a decrease in leverage through net disposition activity of wholly-owned properties over the past year, as debt to TEV decreased to 40.8% from 41.9% at March 31, 2018.

Pro Forma Same-Center Results*
For the first quarter of 2019, pro forma same-center NOI increased 2.5% to $87.3 million compared to $85.1 million during the first quarter of 2018. The improvement was driven by a $0.21 increase in average minimum rent per square foot, an increase of 1.8%. Total pro forma same-center revenue and operating expenses decreased year-over-year almost entirely as a result of the change in presentation of real estate taxes directly paid by tenants and bad debt expense from the implementation of new lease accounting standards.
*For purposes of evaluating same-center NOI on a comparative basis, and in light of the merger with REIT II, the Company is presenting pro forma same-center NOI, which is same-center NOI on a pro forma basis as if the merger had occurred on January 1, 2018. As such, contributing to pro forma same-center NOI were 294 properties that were owned and operational for the entire portion of both comparable reporting periods.

Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Portfolio Overview
Portfolio Statistics
At quarter-end, PECO’s portfolio consisted of 300 properties, totaling approximately 34.1 million square feet located in 32 states. This compares to 237 properties, totaling approximately 26.4 million square feet located in 32 states as of March 31, 2018.
Leased portfolio occupancy totaled 93.0%, which compared to 93.2% at December 31, 2018 (the first comparable period after the merger with REIT II). Anchor occupancy declined to 96.8% compared to 97.4% at year-end with non-renewals of several junior anchors and the disposition of certain properties with 100% anchor occupancy. In-line occupancy increased to 85.7% from 84.9% at year-end due to high leasing velocity during the current quarter.






Leasing Activity
During the first quarter 2019, 270 leases (new, renewal and options) were executed totaling approximately 1.0 million square feet. This compared to 192 leases executed totaling approximately 0.8 million square feet during the first quarter of 2018.
Comparable rent spreads during the quarter, which compare the percentage increase (or decrease) of new or renewal leases to the expiring lease of a unit that was occupied within the past 12 months, were 17.2% for new leases, 12.3% for renewal leases (excluding options), and 13.5% combined (new and renewal leases).

Acquisition & Disposition Activity
During the quarter, the Company did not acquire any properties and sold three properties and one outparcel, generating $36.6 million in gross proceeds.
Sale proceeds realized are expected to be used to fund acquisitions with potential growth, fund redevelopment opportunities in owned centers, and delever the balance sheet.

Investment Management Business
During the first quarter of 2019, the Company generated $3.3 million of fee income for asset management and property management services rendered to third parties. Fee income declined from 2018 due to the decrease in third-party assets under management resulting from the acquisition of REIT II. Looking forward, the Company is committed to expanding its investment management business, which has the potential to generate income and cash flow without requiring additional capital or increasing leverage.
At quarter-end, the Company had approximately $743 million of third-party assets under management. Those assets included properties owned by Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT III, Inc. (PECO’s co-sponsored non-traded REIT), Grocery Retail Partners I and Grocery Retail Partners II (joint ventures with The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company), Necessity Retail Partners (a joint venture with TPG Real Estate), and a private fund.

Balance Sheet Highlights at March 31, 2019
At quarter-end, the Company had $439.7 million of borrowing capacity available on its $500 million revolving credit facility.
Net debt to TEV was 40.8% at March 31, 2019, compared to 41.1% at December 31, 2018.
The Company's outstanding debt had a weighted-average interest rate of 3.5%, a weighted-average maturity of 4.8 years, and 86.8% of its total debt was fixed-rate debt. This compared to a weighted-average interest rate of 3.5%, a weighted-average maturity of 4.9 years, and 90.1% fixed-rate debt at December 31, 2018.

Distributions
For the quarter ended March 31, 2019, gross distributions of $54.8 million were paid to common stockholders and operating partnership (“OP unit”) holders, including $17.7 million reinvested through the distribution reinvestment plan (“DRIP”), for net cash distributions of $37.1 million.
During the quarter, FFO totaled 111.3% of total distributions, up from 105.4% in Q1 2018.
The Company made its April 2019 distribution and will make its May 2019 distribution in the amount of $0.05583344 per share to the stockholders of record at the close of business on April 15, 2019, and May 15, 2019, respectively.
Subsequent to quarter-end, the Company's board of directors authorized distributions for June 2019, July 2019, and August 2019 in the amount of $0.05583344 per share to the stockholders of record at the close of business on June 17, 2019, July 15, 2019, and August 15, 2019, respectively. OP unit holders will receive distributions at the same rate, subject to required tax withholding.

Share Repurchase Program (“SRP”)
During the first quarter of 2019, approximately 605,000 shares of common stock, totaling $6.7 million, were repurchased under the SRP.





The Company fulfilled all repurchases sought upon a stockholder’s death, qualifying disability, or determination of incompetence in accordance with the terms of the SRP. Cash available for standard repurchases on any particular date under the SRP, of which the Company may use all or any portion, is generally limited to the proceeds from the DRIP during the preceding four quarters, less amounts already used for repurchases during the same time period. As such, the Company did not process standard repurchases during the quarter.
All standard repurchase requests must be on file and in good order by the close of business on July 24, 2019, to be included for the next standard repurchase, which is expected to occur on July 31, 2019. At that time, the demand for standard redemptions is expected to exceed funding the Company makes available for repurchases and, as a result, the Company expects to make redemptions on a pro-rata basis.

Estimated Value Per Share
Effective May 8, 2019, the Company’s board of directors increased the estimated value per share of its common stock to $11.10 as of March 31, 2019.
Duff & Phelps was engaged to provide a calculation of the range in estimated value per share of the Company’s common stock as of March 31, 2019. Duff & Phelps prepared a valuation report based substantially on its estimate of the “as is” market values of the company’s portfolio, adjusted to reflect balance sheet assets and liabilities and the estimated value of in-place contracts of the third-party asset management business provided by the Company’s management as of March 31, 2019, before calculating a range of estimated per share values based on the number of outstanding shares of common stock as of quarter end. These calculations produced an estimated value per share in the range of $10.07 to $11.48.
For a full description of the assumptions and methodologies used to determine the estimated value per share, see the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2019, to be filed with the SEC, which will be accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Stockholder Update Call
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Edison, Chief Financial Officer Devin Murphy, and Executive Vice President Mark Addy will host a live presentation addressing the Company’s results and estimated value per share later today, May 9, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Following management’s prepared remarks, there will be a question and answer session.

Date: Thursday, May 9, 2019
Time: 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Webcast link: https://services.choruscall.com/links/peco190509.html
U.S. listen-only: (888) 346-2646
International listen-only: (412) 317-5249
Submit Questions: InvestorRelations@phillipsedison.com
Replay: A webcast replay will be available approximately one hour after the conclusion of the presentation at http://investors.phillipsedison.com/event-calendar.

Investors are able to submit questions in advance of the presentation by emailing them to InvestorRelations@phillipsedison.com. Additionally, questions may be submitted via the webcast interface during the live presentation.
Interested parties will be able to access the presentation online or by telephone. If dialing in, please call the conference telephone number five minutes prior to the start time and an operator will register your name and organization. Participants should ask to join the Phillips Edison & Company call.
For more information on the Company’s quarterly results, please refer to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2019, which will be filed with the SEC and available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.






PHILLIPS EDISON & COMPANY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2019 AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)
  
March 31, 
 2019
 
December 31, 
 2018
ASSETS
  
 
  
Investment in real estate:
  
 
  
Land and improvements
$
1,592,232

 
$
1,598,063

Building and improvements
3,234,798

 
3,250,420

In-place lease assets
461,805

 
464,721

Above-market lease assets
66,747

 
67,140

Total investment in real estate assets
5,355,582

 
5,380,344

Accumulated depreciation and amortization
(619,874
)
 
(565,507
)
Net investment in real estate assets
4,735,708

 
4,814,837

Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures
43,998

 
45,651

Total investment in real estate assets, net
4,779,706

 
4,860,488

Cash and cash equivalents
12,684

 
16,791

Restricted cash
74,074

 
67,513

Accounts receivable – affiliates
5,958

 
5,125

Corporate intangible assets, net
13,116

 
14,054

Goodwill
29,066

 
29,066

Other assets, net
136,680

 
153,076

Real estate investment and other assets held for sale
5,764

 
17,364

Total assets
$
5,057,048

 
$
5,163,477

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
  

 
  

Liabilities:
  

 
  

Debt obligations, net
$
2,415,762

 
$
2,438,826

Below-market lease liabilities, net
127,988

 
131,559

Earn-out liability
32,000

 
39,500

Deferred income
12,096

 
14,025

Accounts payable and other liabilities
119,742

 
126,074

Liabilities of real estate investment held for sale
275

 
596

Total liabilities
2,707,863

 
2,750,580

Commitments and contingencies

 

Equity:
  
 
  
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share, 10,000 shares authorized, zero shares issued
  

 
  

and outstanding at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value per share, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 281,549 and 279,803
  

 
  

shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively
2,815

 
2,798

Additional paid-in capital
2,693,946

 
2,674,871

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (“AOCI”)
(61
)
 
12,362

Accumulated deficit
(745,740
)
 
(692,045
)
Total stockholders’ equity
1,950,960

 
1,997,986

Noncontrolling interests
398,225

 
414,911

Total equity
2,349,185

 
2,412,897

Total liabilities and equity
$
5,057,048

 
$
5,163,477






PHILLIPS EDISON & COMPANY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
  
Three Months Ended March 31,
  
2019
 
2018
Revenues:
 
 
 
Rental income
$
128,860

 
$
93,886

Fees and management income
3,261

 
8,712

Other property income
648

 
601

Total revenues
132,769

 
103,199

Expenses:
 
 
 
Property operating
22,866

 
18,115

Real estate taxes
17,348

 
13,147

General and administrative
13,285

 
10,461

Depreciation and amortization
60,989

 
46,427

Impairment of real estate assets
13,717

 

Total expenses
128,205

 
88,150

Other:
 
 
 
Interest expense, net
(25,009
)
 
(16,779
)
Gain on disposal of property, net
7,121

 

Other income (expense), net
7,536

 
(107
)
Net loss
(5,788
)
 
(1,837
)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
593

 
237

Net loss attributable to stockholders
$
(5,195
)
 
$
(1,600
)
Earnings per common share:
 
 
 
Net loss per share attributable to stockholders - basic and diluted
$
(0.02
)
 
$
(0.01
)
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive (loss) income:
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(5,788
)
 
$
(1,837
)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
 
 
 
Change in unrealized value on interest rate swaps
(14,361
)
 
13,488

Comprehensive (loss) income
(20,149
)
 
11,651

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
593

 
237

Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
1,938

 
(2,603
)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to stockholders
$
(17,618
)
 
$
9,285






Non-GAAP Disclosures
Pro Forma Same-Center Net Operating Income
Same-center NOI represents the NOI for the properties that were owned and operational for the entire portion of both comparable reporting periods. For purposes of evaluating Same-center NOI on a comparative basis, we are presenting pro forma same-center NOI, which is same-center NOI on a pro forma basis as if the Merger had occurred on January 1, 2018. This perspective allows us to evaluate same-center NOI growth over a comparable period. As of March 31, 2019, we had 294 same-center properties, including 85 same-center properties acquired in the Merger. Pro forma same-center NOI is not necessarily indicative of what actual same-center NOI growth would have been if the Merger had occurred on January 1, 2018, nor does it purport to represent same-center NOI growth for future periods.
Pro forma same-center NOI highlights operating trends such as occupancy rates, rental rates, and operating costs on properties that were operational for both comparable periods. Other REITs may use different methodologies for calculating same-center NOI, and accordingly, our pro forma same-center NOI may not be comparable to other REITs.
Pro forma same-center NOI should not be viewed as an alternative measure of our financial performance since it does not reflect the operations of our entire portfolio, nor does it reflect the impact of general and administrative expenses, acquisition expenses, depreciation and amortization, interest expense, other income, or the level of capital expenditures and leasing costs necessary to maintain the operating performance of our properties that could materially impact our results from operations.
Funds from Operations and Modified Funds from Operations
FFO is a non-GAAP performance financial measure that is widely recognized as a measure of REIT operating performance. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) defines FFO as net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding gains (or losses) from sales of property and gains (or losses) from change in control, plus depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for impairment losses on real estate and impairments of in-substance real estate investments in investees that are driven by measurable decreases in the fair value of the depreciable real estate held by the unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. Adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures are calculated to reflect FFO on the same basis. We calculate FFO Attributable to Stockholders and Convertible Noncontrolling Interests in a manner consistent with the NAREIT definition, with an additional adjustment made for noncontrolling interests that are not convertible into common stock.
MFFO is an additional performance financial measure used by us as FFO includes certain non-comparable items that affect our performance over time. We believe that MFFO is helpful in assisting management and investors with the assessment of the sustainability of operating performance in future periods. We believe it is more reflective of our core operating performance and provides an additional measure to compare our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that may cause short-term fluctuations in net income (loss) but have no impact on cash flows.
FFO, FFO Attributable to Stockholders and Convertible Noncontrolling Interests, and MFFO should not be considered alternatives to net income (loss) or income (loss) from continuing operations under GAAP, as an indication of our liquidity, nor as an indication of funds available to cover our cash needs, including our ability to fund distributions. MFFO may not be a useful measure of the impact of long-term operating performance on value if we do not continue to operate our business plan in the manner currently contemplated.
Accordingly, FFO, FFO Attributable to Stockholders and Convertible Noncontrolling Interests, and MFFO should be reviewed in connection with other GAAP measurements, and should not be viewed as more prominent measures of performance than net income (loss) or cash flows from operations prepared in accordance with GAAP. Our FFO, FFO Attributable to Stockholders and Convertible Noncontrolling Interests, and MFFO, as presented, may not be comparable to amounts calculated by other REITs.







The table below compares pro forma same-center NOI (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Favorable
 
March 31,
 
(Unfavorable)
 
2019
 
2018(1)
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rental income(2)
$
92,270

 
$
91,451

 
$
819

 
 
Tenant recovery income
29,980

 
31,737

 
(1,757
)
 
 
Other property income
620

 
689

 
(69
)
 
 
Total revenues
122,870

 
123,877

 
(1,007
)
 
(0.8
)%
Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property operating expenses
18,840

 
20,376

 
1,536

 
 
Real estate taxes
16,780

 
18,355

 
1,575

 
 
Total operating expenses
35,620

 
38,731

 
3,111

 
8.0
 %
Total Pro Forma Same-Center NOI
$
87,250

 
$
85,146

 
$
2,104

 
2.5
 %
(1) 
Adjusted for the same-center operating results of the Merger prior to the transaction for these periods. For additional information and details about the operating results of the Merger included herein, refer to the REIT II same-center NOI table below.
(2) 
Excludes straight-line rental income, net amortization of above- and below-market leases, and lease buyout income. In accordance with ASC 842, reserve for revenue amounts deemed uncollectible is included in rental income for 2019 and property operating expense in 2018.
Below is a reconciliation of Net Loss to NOI for owned real estate investments and pro forma same-center NOI (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2019
 
2018
Net loss
$
(5,788
)
 
$
(1,837
)
Adjusted to exclude:
 
 
 
Fees and management income
(3,261
)
 
(8,712
)
Straight-line rental income
(1,713
)
 
(1,080
)
Net amortization of above- and below-market leases
(1,133
)
 
(1,007
)
Lease buyout income
(232
)
 
(23
)
General and administrative expenses
13,285

 
10,461

Depreciation and amortization
60,989

 
46,427

Impairment of real estate assets
13,717

 

Interest expense, net
25,009

 
16,779

Gain on disposal of property, net
(7,121
)
 

Change in fair value of earn-out liability
(7,500
)
 

Other
(36
)
 
201

Property management expense allocations to third-party
assets under management
3,262

 
3,602

NOI for real estate investments
89,478

 
64,811

Less: NOI from centers excluded from same-center
(2,228
)
 
(7,996
)
NOI from same-center properties acquired in the Merger, prior to acquisition

 
28,331

Total Pro Forma Same-Center NOI
$
87,250

 
$
85,146







NOI from the REIT II properties acquired prior to the Merger was obtained from the accounting records of REIT II without adjustment. The accounting records were subject to internal review by us. The table below provides same-center NOI detail for the non-ownership period of REIT II (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2018
Revenues:
 
Rental income(1)
$
30,573

Tenant recovery income
11,876

Other property income
271

Total revenues
42,720

Operating expenses:
 
Property operating expenses
7,452

Real estate taxes
6,937

Total operating expenses
14,389

Total Same-Center NOI
$
28,331

(1) 
Excludes straight-line rental income, net amortization of above- and below-market leases, and lease buyout income.






The following table presents our calculation of FFO, FFO Attributable to Stockholders and Convertible Noncontrolling Interests, and MFFO and provides additional information related to our operations (in thousands, except per share amounts):
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2019
 
2018
Calculation of FFO Attributable to Stockholders and Convertible Noncontrolling Interests
  
 
  
Net loss
$
(5,788
)
 
$
(1,837
)
Adjustments:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets
59,342

 
42,299

Impairment of real estate assets
13,717

 

Gain on disposal of property, net
(7,121
)
 

Adjustments related to unconsolidated joint ventures
1,055

 

FFO attributable to the Company
61,205

 
40,462

Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests not convertible into common stock
(190
)
 
(97
)
FFO attributable to stockholders and convertible noncontrolling interests
$
61,015

 
$
40,365

Calculation of MFFO
  

 
  

FFO attributable to stockholders and convertible noncontrolling interests
$
61,015

 
$
40,365

Adjustments:
  

 
  

Net amortization of above- and below-market leases
(1,133
)
 
(1,007
)
Depreciation and amortization of corporate assets
1,647

 
4,128

Straight-line rent
(1,713
)
 
(1,057
)
Amortization of market debt adjustment and derivatives
2,227

 
(272
)
Change in fair value of earn-out liability
(7,500
)
 

Adjustments related to unconsolidated joint ventures
344

 

Other
88

 
31

MFFO
$
54,975

 
$
42,188

 
 
 
 
FFO Attributable to Stockholders and Convertible Noncontrolling Interests/MFFO per share
 
 
 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted(1)
325,922

 
230,360

FFO attributable to stockholders and convertible noncontrolling interests
per share - diluted
(1)
$
0.19

 
$
0.18

MFFO per share - diluted (1)
$
0.17

 
$
0.18

(1) 
Restricted stock awards were dilutive to FFO Attributable to Stockholders and Convertible Noncontrolling Interests and MFFO for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, and, accordingly, were included in the weighted-average common shares used to calculate diluted FFO Attributable to Stockholders and Convertible Noncontrolling Interests and MFFO per share.






Net Debt to Total Enterprise Value
The following table presents our calculation of net debt to total enterprise value as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 (dollars in thousands):
 
March 31, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Net debt(1):
 
 
 
Total debt, excluding below-market adjustments and deferred financing expenses
$
2,498,024

 
$
2,522,432

Less: Cash and cash equivalents
13,753

 
18,186

Total net debt
$
2,484,271

 
$
2,504,246

Enterprise value:
 
 
 
Total net debt
$
2,484,271

 
$
2,504,246

Total equity value(2)
3,603,085

 
3,583,029

Total enterprise value
$
6,087,356

 
$
6,087,275

 
 
 
 
Net debt to total enterprise value
40.8
%
 
41.1
%
(1) 
Net debt includes our prorated share of the net debt obligations of our joint ventures.
(2) 
Total equity value is calculated as the product of the number of diluted shares outstanding and the estimated net asset value per share at the end of the period. There were 326.1 million and 324.6 million diluted shares outstanding as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

About Phillips Edison & Company
Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. (“PECO”), an internally-managed REIT, is one of the nation’s largest owners and operators of grocery-anchored shopping centers. PECO’s diversified portfolio of well-occupied neighborhood shopping centers features a mix of national and regional retailers selling necessity-based goods and services in fundamentally strong markets throughout the United States. Through its vertically-integrated operating platform, the company manages a portfolio of 338 properties, including 300 wholly-owned properties comprising approximately 34.1 million square feet across 32 states (as of March 31, 2019). PECO has generated strong operating results over its 27+ year history and has partnered with leading institutional commercial real estate investors including TPG Real Estate and The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. The Company remains exclusively focused on creating great grocery-anchored shopping experiences and improving the communities it serves one center at a time. For more information, please visit www.phillipsedison.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release of Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. (“we,” the “Company,” “our,” or “us”), other than historical facts, may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). We intend for all such forward-looking statements to be covered by the applicable safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in those acts. Such forward-looking statements can generally be identified by our use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” “look,” “likely,” “priority,” “goal,” “range,” “strategies,” “plan,” or other similar words. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date this report is filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Such statements include, in particular, statements about our plans, strategies, and prospects, and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including known and unknown risks, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. These risks include, without limitation, (i) changes in national, regional, or local economic climates; (ii) local market conditions, including an oversupply of space in, or a reduction in demand for, properties similar to those in our portfolio; (iii) vacancies, changes in market rental rates, and the need to periodically repair, renovate, and re-let space; (iv) changes in interest rates and the availability of permanent mortgage financing; (v) competition from other available properties and the attractiveness of properties in our portfolio to our tenants; (vi) the financial stability of tenants, including the ability of tenants to pay rent; (vii) changes in tax, real estate, environmental, and zoning laws; (viii) the concentration of our portfolio in a limited number of industries, geographies, or investments; and (ix) any of the other risks included in the Company’s SEC filings. Therefore, such statements are not intended to be a guarantee of our performance in future periods. See Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors of our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 13, 2019, for a discussion of some of the risks and uncertainties, although not all of the risks and uncertainties, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those presented in our forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this release.







Investors:
Phillips Edison & Company, Inc.
Michael Koehler, Director of Investor Relations
(513) 338-2743
InvestorRelations@phillipsedison.com
Source: Phillips Edison & Company, Inc.
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First Quarter 2019 Results Presentation Thursday, May 9, 2019


 
Agenda Prepared Remarks Jeff Edison - Chairman and CEO • Highlights • Estimated Value Per Share Update • Portfolio Update Devin Murphy - CFO • Financial Results • Balance Sheet • Share Repurchase Program Jeff Edison - Chairman and CEO • Update on 2019 Initiatives Question and Answer Session www.phillipsedison.com/investors 2


 
Forward-Looking Statement Disclosure Certain statements contained in this presentation of Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. (“we,” the “Company,” “our,” or “us”) other than historical facts may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). We intend for all such forward-looking statements to be covered by the applicable safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in those acts. Such forward-looking statements can generally be identified by our use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” “priority,” “goal,” “range,” “strategies,” “initiatives,” “plan,” “strategic alternatives,” “potential,” “future,” or other similar words. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date this report is filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Such statements include, in particular, statements about our plans, strategies, and prospects, and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including known and unknown risks, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. These risks include, without limitation, (i) changes in national, regional, or local economic climates; (ii) local market conditions, including an oversupply of space in, or a reduction in demand for, properties similar to those in our portfolio; (iii) vacancies, changes in market rental rates, and the need to periodically repair, renovate, and re-let space; (iv) changes in interest rates and the availability of permanent mortgage financing; (v) competition from other available properties and the attractiveness of properties in our portfolio to our tenants; (vi) the financial stability of tenants, including the ability of tenants to pay rent; (vii) changes in tax, real estate, environmental, and zoning laws; (viii) the concentration of our portfolio in a limited number of industries, geographies, or investments; and (ix) any of the other risks included in the Company’s SEC filings. Therefore, such statements are not intended to be a guarantee of our performance in future periods. See Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors of our 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 13, 2019, for a discussion of some of the risks and uncertainties, although not all of the risks and uncertainties, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those presented in our forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this presentation. www.phillipsedison.com/investors 3


 
Highlights First Quarter 2019 Highlights • Net loss totaled $5.8 million • FFO per diluted share increased 5.6% to $0.19 • FFO represented 111.3% of total distributions made during the quarter • Pro forma same-center net operating income (“NOI”)* increased 2.5% to $87.3 million • Comparable new lease spreads were 17.2%, comparable renewal lease spreads were 12.3%, and combined lease spreads were 13.5% Estimated Value Per Share Update • On May 8, 2019, the Company’s board of directors increased the estimated value per share of its common stock to $11.10 as of March 31, 2019 Pro forma NOI reflects assets acquired from the merger Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT II, Inc. (“REIT II”) in November 2018. See Appendix for reconciliation and more information. www.phillipsedison.com/investors 4


 
Estimated Value Per Share Increase • Duff & Phelps, an independent third-party valuation firm, produced an estimated value per share (“EVPS”) range of $10.07 to $11.48 as of March 31, 2019 • On May 8, 2019, the Company’s board of directors increased the estimated value per share of its common stock to $11.10 ◦ An 11% increase from original offering price of $10.00 per share • Rationale behind the increase in EVPS: ◦ Strength in its property-level fundamentals ◦ Leading fully-integrated operating platform ◦ Meaningful growth potential within its investment management business Please note that the estimated value per share is not intended to represent an enterprise or liquidation value of our company. It is important to remember that the estimated value per share may not reflect the amount you would obtain if you were to sell your shares or if we liquidated our assets. Further, the estimated value per share is as of a moment in time, and the value of our shares and assets may change over time as a result of several factors including, but not limited to, future acquisitions or dispositions, other developments related to individual assets, and changes in the real estate and capital markets, and we do not undertake to update the estimated value per share to account for any such events. You should not rely on the estimated value per share as being an accurate measure of the then-current value of your shares in making a decision to buy or sell your shares, including whether to participate in our dividend reinvestment plan or our share repurchase program. For a description of the methodology and assumptions used to determine the estimated value per share, see our recent 10-Q filing made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. www.phillipsedison.com/investors 5


 
History of Adding Stockholder Value Estimated Value Per Share Annualized Distributions PECO Equity Multiple • Offering price: $10.00 • Current: $0.67/sh (6.7% of • Investors have received • May 2019: $11.10 offering price)1 returns of 68% and 96% on • FFO covered 111.3% of their original investment2 distributions 1. From inception through February 2013 the Company made annualized distributions of $0.65 per share (6.5% of offering price). Distributions are not guaranteed and made at the discretion of PECO's board of directors. 2. Assumes investment in Phillips Edison & Company at $10.00 per share at the beginning of the initial public offering and distributions are reinvested, and an investment at the end of the offering, assuming distributions are taken in cash. www.phillipsedison.com/investors 6


 
Portfolio Overview March 31, 2019 Wholly-owned Properties 300 Leading Grocery Anchors 37 States 32 Square Feet 34.1 million Total Leased Occupancy 93.0% In-line Leased Occupancy 85.7% Rent from grocer, national and 77.0% regional tenants Joint Venture-owned Properties 30 Joint Venture (“JV”) Relationships: • Grocery Retail Partners I, LLC (“GRP I”) - joint venture with Northwestern Mutual: 17 properties • Necessity Retail Partners - JV with TPG Real Estate: 13 properties www.phillipsedison.com/investors 7


 
Portfolio Composition at March 31, 2019 Annualized Base ABR by Tenant Rent (“ABR”) by Local Industry: Restaurants Tenant Type: 14.7% 23.0% Grocery Grocery 36.3% 36.3% Services National and 25.5% Regional 40.7% Retail 23.5% Top 5 Grocers by ABR Top 5 Grocer Brand Logos Grocer % of ABR # of Locations Kroger 6.9% 69 Publix 5.6% 58 Albertsons-Safeway 4.3% 32 Ahold Delhaize 4.3% 25 Walmart 2.7% 16 www.phillipsedison.com/investors We calculate annualized base rent as monthly contractual rent as of March 31, 2019, multiplied by 12 months. 8 Composition reflects entire portfolio, including our pro-rata joint venture interests.


 
Pro Forma Same-Center NOI Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Three Months Ended Favorable March 31, (Unfavorable) (in thousands) 2019 2018 $ Change % Change Revenues:(1) Rental income(2) $ 92,270 $ 91,451 $ 819 0.9 % Tenant recovery income 29,980 31,737 (1,757) (5.5)% Other property income 620 689 (69) (10.0)% Total Revenues 122,870 123,877 (1,007) (0.8)% Operating expenses:(1) Property operating expenses 18,840 20,376 (1,536) (7.5)% Real estate taxes 16,780 18,355 (1,575) (8.6)% Total Expenses 35,620 38,731 (3,111) (8.0)% Total Pro Forma Same-Center NOI $ 87,250 $ 85,146 $ 2,104 2.5 % 1. Same-Center represents 294 same-center properties, including 85 same-center properties acquired in the merger with REIT II. For additional information and details about REIT II operating results included herein, as well as a reconciliation from Net Loss to NOI for owned real estate investments and Pro Forma Same-Center NOI, refer to the appendix of this presentation. 2. Excludes straight-line rental income, net amortization of above- and below-market leases, and lease buyout income. www.phillipsedison.com/investors 9


 
Financial Results Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Three Months Ended Favorable March 31, (Unfavorable) (in thousands) 2019 2018 $ Change % Change Net Loss $ (5,788) $ (1,837) $ (3,951) NM Adjustments(1) 66,803 42,202 24,601 58.3 % FFO Attributable to Stockholders and Convertible 61,015 40,365 20,650 51.2 % Noncontrolling Interests(2) Adjustments(3) (6,040) 1,823 (7,863) NM MFFO $ 54,975 $ 42,188 $ 12,787 30.3 % Diluted FFO Attributable to Stockholders and Convertible $ 0.19 $ 0.18 $ 0.01 5.6 % Noncontrolling Interests(2)/Share Diluted MFFO/Share $ 0.17 $ 0.18 $ (0.01) (5.6)% 1. Adjustments include depreciation and amortization of real estate assets, adjustments for impairment losses on depreciable real estate, gain on disposal of property, net, adjustments related to unconsolidated joint ventures, and noncontrolling interest not convertible into common stock. 2. Convertible non controlling interest = Phillips Edison Grocery Center Operating Partnership I, L.P. operating partnership units (“OP Units”) 3. Adjustments include amortization of above- and below market leases, amortization and depreciation of corporate assets, straight-line rent, amortization of market debt adjustment and derivatives, change in fair value of earn-out liabilities, adjustments related to unconsolidated joint ventures, and other. * See Appendix for a complete reconciliation of net loss to FFO and MFFO www.phillipsedison.com/investors 10


 
Debt Profile and Maturity Ladder March 31, 2019 Net Debt to Total Enterprise Value* 40.8% Weighted-Average Interest Rate 3.5% Weighted-Average Years to Maturity 4.8 Fixed-Rate Debt 86.8% Variable-Rate Debt 13.2% www.phillipsedison.com/investors *See Appendix for a complete calculation of net debt to total enterprise value 11


 
Share Repurchase Program • During the first quarter of 2019, PECO repurchased 605,000 shares totaling $6.7 million. • The Company fulfilled all repurchases sought upon a stockholder’s death, qualifying disability, or determination of incompetence in accordance with the terms of the SRP. • All standard repurchase requests must be on file and in good order by the close of business on July 24, 2019 to be included for the next standard repurchase, which is expected to occur on July 31, 2019. • At that time, the demand for standard redemptions is expected to exceed the funding the Company makes available for repurchases and, as a result, the Company expects to make redemptions on a pro-rata basis. www.phillipsedison.com/investors 12


 
2019 Initiatives Important strategies to maximize our potential future valuation in the public equity markets: 1. Focus on growth, operating fundamentals, and NOI at the property level a. Driving occupancy, leasing spreads and merchandising b. Investment in redevelopment and repositioning projects to provide greater growth and returns 2. Active disposition program to: a. Recycle capital into higher-quality, better-performing assets b. Reinvest capital into redevelopment projects with attractive yields c. Monetize stabilized assets and capture value to delever balance sheet to be more reflective of our publicly traded peers 3. Grow our investment management business and its recurring high-margin revenue www.phillipsedison.com/investors 13


 
Question and Answer Session If you are logged in to the webcast presentation, you can submit a question by typing it into the text box, and clicking submit. www.phillipsedison.com/investors 14


 
For More Information: InvestorRelations@PhillipsEdison.com www.phillipsedison.com/investors Investor Services: (888) 518-8073 Advisor Services - Griffin Capital Securities: (866) 788-8614


 
Appendix


 
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financials Funds from Operations and Modified Funds from Operations FFO is a non-GAAP performance financial measure that is widely recognized as a measure of REIT operating performance. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) defines FFO as net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding gains (or losses) from sales of property and gains (or losses) from change in control, plus depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for impairment losses on depreciable real estate and impairments of in-substance real estate investments in investees that are driven by measurable decreases in the fair value of the depreciable real estate held by the unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. Adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures are calculated to reflect FFO on the same basis. We calculate FFO Attributable to Stockholders and Convertible Noncontrolling Interests in a manner consistent with the NAREIT definition, with an additional adjustment made for noncontrolling interests that are not convertible into common stock. MFFO is an additional performance financial measure used by us as FFO includes certain non-comparable items that affect our performance over time. We believe that MFFO is helpful in assisting management and investors with the assessment of the sustainability of operating performance in future periods. We believe it is more reflective of our core operating performance and provides an additional measure to compare our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that may cause short-term fluctuations in net income (loss) but have no impact on cash flows. FFO, FFO Attributable to Stockholders and Convertible Noncontrolling Interests, and MFFO should not be considered alternatives to net income (loss) or income (loss) from continuing operations under GAAP, as an indication of our liquidity, nor as an indication of funds available to cover our cash needs, including our ability to fund distributions. MFFO may not be a useful measure of the impact of long-term operating performance on value if we do not continue to operate our business plan in the manner currently contemplated. Accordingly, FFO, FFO Attributable to Stockholders and Convertible Noncontrolling Interests, and MFFO should be reviewed in connection with other GAAP measurements, and should not be viewed as more prominent measures of performance than net income (loss) or cash flows from operations prepared in accordance with GAAP. Our FFO, FFO Attributable to Stockholders and Convertible Noncontrolling Interests, and MFFO, as presented, may not be comparable to amounts calculated by other REITs. www.phillipsedison.com/investors 17


 
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financials Three Months Ended March 31, (in thousands, except per share amounts) 2019 2018 Calculation of FFO Attributable to Stockholders and Convertible Noncontrolling Interests Net loss $ (5,788) $ (1,837) Adjustments: Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets 59,342 42,299 Impairment of real estate assets 13,717 — Gain on disposal of property, net (7,121) — Adjustments related to unconsolidated joint ventures 1,055 — FFO attributable to the Company 61,205 40,462 Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests not convertible into common stock (190) (97) FFO attributable to stockholders and convertible noncontrolling interests $ 61,015 $ 40,365 Calculation of MFFO FFO attributable to stockholders and convertible noncontrolling interests $ 61,015 $ 40,365 Adjustments: Net amortization of above- and below-market leases (1,133) (1,007) Depreciation and amortization of corporate assets 1,647 4,128 Straight-line rent (1,713) (1,057) Amortization of market debt adjustment and derivatives 2,227 (272) Change in fair value of earn-out liability (7,500) — Adjustments related to unconsolidated joint ventures 344 — Other 88 31 MFFO $ 54,975 $ 42,188 FFO Attributable to Stockholders and Convertible Noncontrolling Interests/MFFO per share Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted(1) 325,922 230,360 FFO attributable to stockholders and convertible noncontrolling interests per share - diluted(1) $ 0.19 $ 0.18 MFFO per share - diluted(1) $ 0.17 $ 0.18 (1) Restricted stock awards were dilutive to FFO Attributable to Stockholders and Convertible Noncontrolling Interests and MFFO for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, and, accordingly, were included in the weighted-average common shares used to calculate diluted FFO Attributable to Stockholders and Convertible Noncontrolling Interests and MFFO per share. www.phillipsedison.com/investors 18


 
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financials Same-Center NOI represents the NOI for the properties that were owned and operational for the entire portion of both comparable reporting periods. For purposes of evaluating Same-Center NOI on a comparative basis, we are presenting Pro Forma Same-Center NOI, which is Same-Center NOI on a pro forma basis as if the Merger had occurred on January 1, 2018. This perspective allows us to evaluate Same-Center NOI growth over a comparable period. As of March 31, 2019, we had 294 same-center properties, including 85 same-center properties acquired in the Merger. Pro Forma Same-Center NOI is not necessarily indicative of what actual Same-Center NOI and growth would have been if the Merger had occurred on January 1, 2018, nor does it purport to represent Same-Center NOI and growth for future periods. Pro Forma Same-Center NOI highlights operating trends such as occupancy rates, rental rates, and operating costs on properties that were operational for both comparable periods. Other REITs may use different methodologies for calculating Same-Center NOI, and accordingly, our Pro Forma Same-Center NOI may not be comparable to other REITs. Pro Forma Same-Center NOI should not be viewed as an alternative measure of our financial performance since it does not reflect the operations of our entire portfolio, nor does it reflect the impact of general and administrative expenses, acquisition expenses, depreciation and amortization, interest expense, other income, or the level of capital expenditures and leasing costs necessary to maintain the operating performance of our properties that could materially impact our results from operations. www.phillipsedison.com/investors 19


 
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financials NOI from the REIT II properties acquired prior to the Merger was obtained from the accounting records of REIT II without adjustment. The accounting records were subject to internal review by us. The table below provides Same-Center NOI detail for the non-ownership period of REIT II (in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 Revenues: Rental income(1) $ 30,573 Tenant recovery income 11,876 Other property income 271 Total Revenues 42,720 Operating expenses: Property operating expenses 7,452 Real estate taxes 6,937 Total Expenses 14,389 Total Pro Forma Same-Center NOI $ 28,331 (1) Excludes straight-line rental income, net amortization of above- and below-market leases, and lease buyout income. www.phillipsedison.com/investors 20


 
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financials Below is a reconciliation of Net Loss to NOI for owned real estate investments and Pro Forma Same-Center NOI (in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 2018 Net loss $ (5,788) $ (1,837) Adjusted to exclude: Fees and management income (3,261) (8,712) Straight-line rental income (1,713) (1,080) Net amortization of above- and below-market leases (1,133) (1,007) Lease buyout income (232) (23) General and administrative expenses 13,285 10,461 Depreciation and amortization 60,989 46,427 Impairment of real estate assets 13,717 — Interest expense, net 25,009 16,779 Gain on disposal of property, net (7,121) — Change in fair value of earn-out liability (7,500) — Other (36) 201 Property management expense allocations to third-party assets under management 3,262 3,602 NOI for real estate investments 89,478 64,811 Less: NOI from centers excluded from same-center (2,228) (7,996) NOI from same-center properties acquired in the Merger, prior to acquisition — 28,331 Total Pro Forma Same-Center NOI $ 87,250 $ 85,146 www.phillipsedison.com/investors 21


 
Net Debt to Total Enterprise Value Our debt is subject to certain covenants and, as of March 31, 2019, we were in compliance with the restrictive covenants of our outstanding debt obligations. We expect to continue to meet the requirements of our debt covenants over the short- and long-term. Our debt to total enterprise value and debt covenant compliance as of March 31, 2019, allow us access to future borrowings as needed. The following table presents our calculation of net debt to total enterprise value as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 (dollars in thousands): March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Net debt(1): Total debt, excluding below-market adjustments and deferred financing costs $ 2,498,024 $ 2,522,432 Less: Cash and cash equivalents 13,753 18,186 Total net debt $ 2,484,271 $ 2,504,246 Enterprise Value: Total net debt $ 2,484,271 $ 2,504,246 Total equity value(2) 3,603,085 3,583,029 Total enterprise value $ 6,087,356 $ 6,087,275 Net debt to total enterprise value 40.8% 41.1% (1) Net debt includes our prorated share of the net debt obligations of our joint ventures. (2) Total equity value is calculated as the product of the number of diluted shares outstanding and the estimated value per share at the end of the period. There were 326.1 million and 324.6 million diluted shares outstanding as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. www.phillipsedison.com/investors 22