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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): August 12, 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 August 12, 2019, Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. A copy of that press release as well as the supplemental information contained in the Company's Second 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 Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, during which management will discuss the second 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: August 12, 2019
By:
/s/ Jennifer L. Robison
 
 
Jennifer L. Robison
 
 
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer


Exhibit


Exhibit 99.1

Phillips Edison & Company Reports Second Quarter 2019 Results

Leased portfolio occupancy increased to 94.6% from 93.2% at year-end
104 consecutive months of stockholder distributions
Annualized distribution rate totals 6.7% of the original PECO offering price of $10.00 per share

CINCINNATI, August 12, 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, reported a net loss of $42.2 million and $48.0 million for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2019, respectively. Net loss for both periods was primarily driven by non-cash impairments related to property sales resulting from the Company’s planned strategy to recycle capital into higher-growth opportunities.

Second Quarter 2019 Highlights (vs. Second Quarter 2018)
Leased portfolio occupancy totaled 94.6%, an improvement from 93.2% at December 31, 2018, the first comparable period after the November 2018 merger with Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT II, Inc. (“REIT II”)
Executed 259 leases (new, renewal, and options) totaling 1.1 million square feet
Comparable new lease spreads were 10.5% and comparable renewal lease spreads were 10.8%
Pro forma same-center net operating income (“NOI”)* increased 1.5% to $87.0 million
Funds from operations (“FFO”) increased 11.5% to $43.1 million
FFO per diluted share totaled $0.13
Modified funds from operations (“MFFO”) increased 30.6% to $53.5 million
MFFO per diluted share totaled $0.16
Net debt to total enterprise value (“TEV”) improved to 40.7% from 41.1% at December 31, 2018
Outstanding debt had a weighted-average interest rate of 3.5%, and 86.4% was fixed-rate debt
Subsequent to the quarter’s end, the PECO Board of Directors declared a monthly distribution for each of the next three months, maintaining the annualized rate of $0.67 per share


Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 Highlights (vs. Six Months Ended June 30, 2018)
Executed 529 leases (new, renewal, and options) totaling 2.1 million square feet
Comparable new lease spreads were 14.6% and comparable renewal lease spreads were 11.6%
Pro forma same-center NOI* increased 2.0% to $173.8 million
Realized $50.1 million in gross proceeds from the sale of six properties and one outparcel; acquired one property and one outparcel for a total cost of $49.9 million
FFO increased 31.7% to $104.1 million
FFO per diluted share totaled $0.32
MFFO increased 30.5% to $108.5 million
MFFO per diluted share totaled $0.33

* Pro forma same-center NOI includes properties acquired in PECO’s merger with REIT II in November 2018. Please see 'Pro Forma Same-Center Results' under Portfolio Results for additional disclosure.






Management Commentary
“The second quarter marked another strong period of leasing activity, during which we executed 259 leases totaling 1.1 million square feet, marking a 9.7% increase in leasing volume from last quarter,” commented Jeff Edison, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PECO. “This leasing velocity resulted in our overall occupancy increasing to 94.6%, improving our anchor occupancy to 98.0%, and improving our inline occupancy to 87.9%. The continued strength in tenant demand illustrates the resilience of the necessity-based nature of our well-located, grocery-anchored properties.”
“Strong leasing activity and our efficient property management platform drives our NOI growth, which supports our monthly stockholder distributions which have remained consistent at $0.67 per share, annualized. On the original PECO offering price of $10.00 per share, this represents a 6.7% distribution, and on the current estimated value per share of $11.10, this represents a 6.0% distribution.
“During the first half 2019, we continued to execute on our strategic initiatives to recycle capital through property sales, reinvest into higher quality assets, invest in our existing properties through redevelopment, and lower our leverage. For example, we disposed of six smaller, low growth centers and recycled that capital by means of tax efficient 1031 exchanges into a larger center with better growth opportunities. We continue to invest in outparcel development projects across our portfolio, and we reduced our debt by approximately $15 million.
“We have taken and will continue to take steps to improve our portfolio and strengthen our balance sheet to best position the company to drive long-term stockholder value while we patiently wait for an attractive opportunity for a full-cycle liquidity event.”

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 Financial Results
Net Loss
For the second quarter of 2019, net loss totaled $42.2 million, compared to a net loss of $14.1 million for the second quarter of 2018. Excluding impairment charges, net loss would have been $7.3 million for the second quarter of 2019 compared to $3.1 million for the second quarter of 2018 with the increased loss primarily resulting from higher depreciation and interest expense due to the merger with REIT II.
For the six months ended June 30, 2019, net loss totaled $48.0 million compared to a net loss of $15.9 million for the same period in 2018. Excluding impairment charges, net income would have been $0.6 million for the first six months of 2019 compared to a net loss of $5.0 million for the first six months of 2018.
Net loss increased primarily as a result of $25.2 million and $38.9 million of real estate non-cash impairment charges for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2019. Additional non-cash impairment charges of $9.7 million were incurred from the write-down of certain intangible assets and receivables related to our investment in Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT III, Inc. due to the recently announced suspension of its equity offering. Also contributing to the results for both periods were increased depreciation, real estate tax expenses, and interest resulting from additional properties owned due to the November 2018 merger with REIT II. Partially offsetting these increased expenses were increased earnings from additional properties owned and a reduction in the liability for the earn-out provision of the 2017 contribution agreement with Phillips Edison Limited Partnership.

FFO as Defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”)
For the second quarter ended June 30, 2019, total FFO attributable to stockholders and convertible noncontrolling interests increased 11.5% to $43.1 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, from $38.7 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, during the second quarter of 2018.
For the six months ended June 30, 2019, total FFO attributable to stockholders and convertible noncontrolling interests increased 31.7% to $104.1 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, from $79.1 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, during the six months ended June 30, 2018.
The improvements in FFO for both periods were driven by the assets acquired from the merger with REIT II, year-over-year NOI growth, and expense management at the property level. FFO per diluted share decreased as a result of net disposition activity of wholly-owned properties, and debt to TEV decreased to 40.7% from 42.2% at June 30, 2018.

MFFO
For the second quarter of 2019, MFFO increased 30.6% to $53.5 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, compared to $40.9 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, during the same year-ago period.





For the first six months of 2019, MFFO increased 30.5% to $108.5 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, compared to $83.1 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, during the same year-ago period.
MFFO performance for both periods was driven by the decrease in leverage through net disposition activity, offset by higher earnings from the larger portfolio resulting from the merger with REIT II.

Pro Forma Same-Center Results*
For the second quarter of 2019, pro forma same-center NOI increased 1.5% to $87.0 million compared to $85.7 million during the second quarter of 2018. The improvement was driven by a $0.25 increase in average minimum rent per square foot, an increase of 2.1% from the second quarter of 2018, and lower operating expenses.
For the six months ended June 30, 2019, pro forma same-center NOI increased 2.0% to $173.8 million compared to $170.3 million during the same period in 2018. The improvement was driven by a $0.22 increase in average minimum rent per square foot, an increase of 1.9% from the second quarter of 2018, and lower operating expenses.
The adoption of ASC 842 affects the presentation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements and decreased both revenue and operating expenses for the three- and six-month periods ending June 30, 2019. The Company no longer recognizes real estate taxes paid directly by tenants to third parties as recoverable revenues, and therefore recognized no such revenue or offsetting expenses for the three- and six- month periods ending June 30, 2019. Additionally, the implementation of the new lease accounting standards requires the change in assessments of lease collectability to be presented as an adjustment to rental income rather than as an increase to expenses. The impact to NOI for both changes is neutral.
*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 291 properties that were owned and operational for the entire portion of both comparable reporting periods.

Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 Portfolio Overview
Portfolio Statistics
At quarter-end, PECO’s portfolio consisted of 298 properties, totaling approximately 33.5 million square feet located in 32 states. This compares to 235 properties, totaling approximately 26.3 million square feet located in 32 states as of June 30, 2018, which was prior to the merger with REIT II.
Leased portfolio occupancy totaled 94.6%, which compared to 93.2% at December 31, 2018 (the first comparable period after the merger with REIT II). Anchor occupancy increased to 98.0% compared to 97.4% at year-end, and in-line occupancy increased to 87.9% from 84.9% at year-end due to strong leasing activity.

Leasing Activity
During the second quarter 2019, 259 leases (new, renewal and options) were executed totaling approximately 1.1 million square feet. This compared to 178 leases executed totaling approximately 0.8 million square feet during the second quarter of 2018.
Comparable rent spreads during the quarter, which compares 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 10.5% for new leases, 10.8% for renewal leases (excluding options), and 10.8% combined (new and renewal leases).
During the first six months of 2019, there were 529 leases (new, renewal and options) executed totaling approximately 2.1 million square feet. This compared to 369 leases executed totaling approximately 1.6 million square feet during the same year-ago period.
Comparable rent spreads during the first six months of 2019 were 14.6% for new leases, 11.6% for renewal leases (excluding options), and 12.3% combined (new and renewal leases).

Acquisition & Disposition Activity
During the quarter, the Company acquired one property and one outparcel for a total cost of $49.9 million and sold three properties, generating $13.4 million in gross proceeds.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company acquired one property and one outparcel for a total cost of $49.9 million and sold six properties and one outparcel, generating $50.1 million in gross proceeds.





Sale proceeds are expected to be used to fund tax-efficient acquisitions with potential growth, fund redevelopment opportunities in owned centers, and delever the balance sheet.

Investment Management Business
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company generated $3.1 million and $6.3 million of fee income, respectively, 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 $725 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 June 30, 2019
At quarter-end, the Company had $491.4 million of borrowing capacity available on its $500 million revolving credit facility, with no outstanding balance.
Net debt to TEV was 40.7% at June 30, 2019, compared to 41.1% at December 31, 2018.
At June 30, 2019, the Company's outstanding debt had a weighted-average interest rate of 3.5%, a weighted-average maturity of 4.7 years, and 86.4% 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 second quarter ended June 30, 2019, gross distributions of $54.8 million were paid to common stockholders and operating partnership (“OP unit”) holders, including $17.2 million reinvested through the distribution reinvestment plan (“DRIP”), for net cash distributions of $37.6 million.
During the quarter, FFO totaled 78.7% of total distributions, compared to 100.5% in Q2 2018.
For the first six months of 2019, gross distributions of $109.6 million were paid to common stockholders and OP unit holders, including $35.0 million reinvested through the DRIP, for net cash distributions of $74.6 million.
During the first six months of 2019, FFO totaled 95.0% of total distributions, compared to 102.9% during the first six months of 2018.
Since the beginning of the second quarter, the Company made its April, May, June, and July 2019 distributions of $0.05583344 per share ($0.67 annualized) and will make its August 2019 distribution, payable on September 3, 2019, at the same rate to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 15, 2019.
Subsequent to quarter-end, the Company's board of directors authorized distributions for September 2019, October 2019, and November 2019 in the same amount ($0.05583344 per share; $0.67 annualized) to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 16, 2019, October 15, 2019, and November 15, 2019, respectively. OP unit holders will receive distributions at the same rate, subject to required tax withholding.

Executive Changes
As previously disclosed, Chief Financial Officer Devin Murphy has been promoted to the role of President, effective August 15, 2019. In conjunction with Mr. Murphy becoming President, John Caulfield, currently Senior Vice President – Finance, will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective the same date.
In his role as President, Murphy will be responsible for PECO’s growth initiatives, which include expanding the investment management business and raising additional equity. Additionally, he will oversee PECO’s current joint ventures with leading institutional investors, TPG Real Estate and The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Having worked for Murphy since joining PECO in 2014, Mr. Caulfield is intimately familiar with the Company’s financial operations and reporting processes as well as its properties and capital markets initiatives. This knowledge will ensure a successful transition of responsibilities.






Board of Directors
On August 7, 2019, the PECO Board of Directors appointed Elizabeth Fischer and Jane Silfen as board members, effective November 1, 2019. With Ms. Fischer and Ms. Silfen’s appointment, the board will increase to nine total members with eight serving independently.
Fischer brings a breadth of finance experience to the board, having spent over 20 years at Goldman Sachs & Co., where she most recently led the Bank Debt Portfolio Group until her retirement in May 2019. Fischer served as co-head of the Goldman Sachs firmwide Women’s Network for four years and served as a member of the firm’s Specialty Lending Capital Committee as well as the Managing Director selection process. She joined Goldman Sachs in 1998 and was named Managing Director in 2010. Prior to joining the firm, she worked at CIBC in Leveraged Finance, Syndications and Risk Management as well as KPMG.
Fischer earned a Bachelor of Arts from Colgate University and a Master of Business Administration from New York University.
Silfen brings a wealth of diversified investment experience and sustainability acumen to the board, which includes founding Mayfair Advisors LLC, which advises clients on sustainability and clean technology investment opportunities. Since 2015, she has also served as a Vice President at Mayfair Management Co., Inc., a New York City-based family office, where she is responsible for overseeing and making public and private investments. Previously, Silfen was a Vice President at Encourage Capital, a clean energy investment firm, and prior to that, was in investment banking at Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Silfen earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master in Public Policy and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard University.

Share Repurchase Program (“SRP”)
During the second quarter of 2019, approximately 541,000 shares of common stock, totaling $6.0 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 during the second quarter under the SRP, of which the Company may use all or any portion, was 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.
Subsequent to the quarter end, in July 2019, approximately 1.2 million shares of common stock were repurchased at $11.10 per share under the SRP. Standard repurchase requests surpassed the funding made available under the SRP resulting in the Company processing standard requests on a pro rata basis.

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 on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time addressing the Company’s results. Following management’s prepared remarks, there will be a question and answer session.

Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Time: 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Webcast link: https://services.choruscall.com/links/peco190813.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 June 30, 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 JUNE 30, 2019 AND DECEMBER 31, 2018
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
  
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
ASSETS
  
 
  
Investment in real estate:
  
 
  
Land and improvements
$
1,595,005

 
$
1,598,063

Building and improvements
3,241,923

 
3,250,420

In-place lease assets
460,994

 
464,721

Above-market lease assets
66,740

 
67,140

Total investment in real estate assets
5,364,662

 
5,380,344

Accumulated depreciation and amortization
(667,037
)
 
(565,507
)
Net investment in real estate assets
4,697,625

 
4,814,837

Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures
42,418

 
45,651

Total investment in real estate assets, net
4,740,043

 
4,860,488

Cash and cash equivalents
17,772

 
16,791

Restricted cash
34,784

 
67,513

Accounts receivable – affiliates
3,409

 
5,125

Corporate intangible asset, net
4,401

 
14,054

Goodwill
29,066

 
29,066

Other assets, net
131,101

 
153,076

Real estate investment and other assets held for sale
15,877

 
17,364

Total assets
$
4,976,453

 
$
5,163,477

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
  

 
  

Liabilities:
  

 
  

Debt obligations, net
$
2,423,405

 
$
2,438,826

Below-market lease liabilities, net
125,041

 
131,559

Earn-out liability
32,000

 
39,500

Deferred income
14,899

 
14,025

Accounts payable and other liabilities
138,780

 
126,074

Liabilities of real estate investment held for sale
302

 
596

Total liabilities
2,734,427

 
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 June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value per share, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 283,770 and 279,803
  

 
  

shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively
2,838

 
2,798

Additional paid-in capital
2,718,871

 
2,674,871

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (“AOCI”)
(20,538
)
 
12,362

Accumulated deficit
(830,358
)
 
(692,045
)
Total stockholders’ equity
1,870,813

 
1,997,986

Noncontrolling interests
371,213

 
414,911

Total equity
2,242,026

 
2,412,897

Total liabilities and equity
$
4,976,453

 
$
5,163,477






PHILLIPS EDISON & COMPANY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 AND 2018
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
  
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
  
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Revenues:
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
Rental income
$
129,030

 
$
94,410

 
$
257,890

 
$
188,296

Fees and management income
3,051

 
9,137

 
6,312

 
17,849

Other property income
500

 
626

 
1,148

 
1,227

Total revenues
132,581

 
104,173

 
265,350

 
207,372

Expenses:
  

 
  

 
 
 
 
Property operating
20,933

 
16,901

 
43,799

 
35,016

Real estate taxes
17,930

 
13,326

 
35,278

 
26,473

General and administrative
13,540

 
13,450

 
26,750

 
23,911

Depreciation and amortization
59,554

 
46,385

 
120,543

 
92,812

Impairment of real estate assets
25,199

 
10,939

 
38,916

 
10,939

Total expenses
137,156

 
101,001

 
265,286

 
189,151

Other:
  

 
  

 
 
 
 
Interest expense, net
(25,758
)
 
(17,051
)
 
(50,842
)
 
(33,830
)
(Loss) gain on disposal of property, net
(1,266
)
 
985

 
5,855

 
985

Other impairment charges
(9,661
)
 

 
(9,661
)
 

Other (expense) income, net
(912
)
 
(1,182
)
 
6,624

 
(1,289
)
Net loss
(42,172
)
 
(14,076
)
 
(47,960
)
 
(15,913
)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
5,602

 
2,725

 
6,195

 
2,962

Net loss attributable to stockholders
$
(36,570
)
 
$
(11,351
)
 
$
(41,765
)
 
$
(12,951
)
Earnings per common share:
  

 
  

 
 
 
 
Net loss per share attributable to stockholders - basic and diluted
$
(0.13
)
 
$
(0.06
)
 
$
(0.15
)
 
$
(0.07
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive (loss) income:
  

 
  

 
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(42,172
)
 
$
(14,076
)
 
$
(47,960
)
 
$
(15,913
)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
  

 
  

 
 
 
 
Change in unrealized value on interest rate swaps
(23,645
)
 
4,855

 
(38,006
)
 
18,343

Comprehensive (loss) income
(65,817
)
 
(9,221
)
 
(85,966
)
 
2,430

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
5,602

 
2,725

 
6,195

 
2,962

Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
3,168

 
1,782

 
5,106

 
(584
)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to stockholders
$
(57,047
)
 
$
(4,714
)
 
$
(74,665
)
 
$
4,808






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 between Phillips Edison & Company and Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT II, Inc. had occurred on January 1, 2018. This perspective allows us to evaluate same-center NOI growth over a comparable period. As of June 30, 2019, we had 291 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
 
Six Months Ended
 
Favorable
 
June 30,
 
(Unfavorable)
 
June 30,
 
(Unfavorable)
 
2019
 
2018(1)
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
2019
 
2018(1)
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rental income(2)
$
92,448

 
$
92,072

 
$
376

 
 
 
$
184,159

 
$
182,928

 
$
1,231

 
 
Tenant recovery income
28,452

 
29,908

 
(1,456
)
 
 
 
58,346

 
61,541

 
(3,195
)
 
 
Other property income
458

 
508

 
(50
)
 
 
 
1,079

 
1,195

 
(116
)
 
 
Total revenues
121,358

 
122,488

 
(1,130
)
 
(0.9
)%
 
243,584

 
245,664

 
(2,080
)
 
(0.8
)%
Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property operating expenses
16,859

 
18,211

 
1,352

 
 
 
35,575

 
38,466

 
2,891

 
 
Real estate taxes
17,488

 
18,585

 
1,097

 
 
 
34,209

 
36,871

 
2,662

 
 
Total operating expenses
34,347

 
36,796

 
2,449

 
6.7
 %
 
69,784

 
75,337

 
5,553

 
7.4
 %
Total pro forma same-center NOI
$
87,011

 
$
85,692

 
$
1,319

 
1.5
 %
 
$
173,800

 
$
170,327

 
$
3,473

 
2.0
 %
(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, revenue amounts deemed uncollectible are included in rental income for 2019 and property operating expense in 2018.

Below is a reconciliation of Net Loss to NOI for our real estate investments and pro forma same-center NOI (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Net loss
$
(42,172
)
 
$
(14,076
)
 
$
(47,960
)
 
$
(15,913
)
Adjusted to exclude:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fees and management income
(3,051
)
 
(9,137
)
 
(6,312
)
 
(17,849
)
Straight-line rental income
(2,819
)
 
(1,409
)
 
(4,532
)
 
(2,489
)
Net amortization of above- and below-market leases
(1,091
)
 
(983
)
 
(2,224
)
 
(1,990
)
Lease buyout income
(223
)
 
(43
)
 
(456
)
 
(66
)
General and administrative expenses
13,540

 
13,450

 
26,750

 
23,911

Depreciation and amortization
59,554

 
46,385

 
120,543

 
92,812

Impairment of real estate assets
25,199

 
10,939

 
38,916

 
10,939

Interest expense, net
25,758

 
17,051

 
50,842

 
33,830

Loss (gain) on disposal of property, net
1,266

 
(985
)
 
(5,855
)
 
(985
)
Other impairment charges
9,661

 

 
9,661

 

Other
912

 
1,087

 
(6,624
)
 
1,100

Property management expense allocations to third-party
assets under management
3,462

 
4,001

 
6,725

 
7,791

NOI for real estate investments
89,996

 
66,280

 
179,474

 
131,091

Less: NOI from centers excluded from same-center
(2,985
)
 
(8,783
)
 
(5,674
)
 
(17,290
)
NOI from same-center properties acquired in the Merger, prior to acquisition

 
28,195

 

 
56,526

Total pro forma same-center NOI
$
87,011

 
$
85,692

 
$
173,800

 
$
170,327







NOI from the REIT II properties acquired in the Merger, prior to acquisition, 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
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30, 2018
 
June 30, 2018
Revenues:
 
 
 
Rental income(1)
$
30,731

 
$
61,304

Tenant recovery income
10,946

 
22,821

Other property income
172

 
443

Total revenues
41,849

 
84,568

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
Property operating expenses
6,823

 
14,275

Real estate taxes
6,831

 
13,767

Total operating expenses
13,654

 
28,042

Total Same-Center NOI
$
28,195

 
$
56,526

(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
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Calculation of FFO Attributable to Stockholders and
   Convertible Noncontrolling Interests
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
Net loss
$
(42,172
)
 
$
(14,076
)
 
$
(47,960
)
 
$
(15,913
)
Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets
57,828

 
42,841

 
117,170

 
85,140

Impairment of real estate assets
25,199

 
10,939

 
38,916

 
10,939

Loss (gain) on disposal of property, net
1,266

 
(985
)
 
(5,855
)
 
(985
)
Adjustments related to unconsolidated joint ventures
1,051

 

 
2,106

 

FFO attributable to the Company
43,172

 
38,719

 
104,377

 
79,181

Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests not
convertible into common stock
(41
)
 
(31
)
 
(231
)
 
(128
)
FFO attributable to stockholders and convertible
noncontrolling interests
$
43,131

 
$
38,688

 
$
104,146

 
$
79,053

Calculation of MFFO
  

 
  

 
  

 
  

FFO attributable to stockholders and convertible
noncontrolling interests
$
43,131

 
$
38,688

 
$
104,146

 
$
79,053

Adjustments:
  

 
  

 
  

 
  

Net amortization of above- and below-market leases
(1,091
)
 
(982
)
 
(2,224
)
 
(1,990
)
Depreciation and amortization of corporate assets
1,726

 
3,544

 
3,373

 
7,672

Straight-line rent
(2,743
)
 
(1,414
)
 
(4,456
)
 
(2,471
)
Amortization of market debt adjustment
2,255

 
(465
)
 
4,482

 
(737
)
Change in fair value of earn-out liability

 
1,500

 
(7,500
)
 
1,500

Other impairment charges
9,661

 

 
9,661

 

Adjustments related to unconsolidated joint ventures
353

 

 
697

 

Other
188

 
74

 
276

 
104

MFFO
$
53,480

 
$
40,945

 
$
108,455

 
$
83,131

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FFO Attributable to Stockholders and Convertible
Noncontrolling Interests/MFFO per share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted(1)
326,607

 
228,909

 
326,124

 
229,628

FFO attributable to stockholders and convertible
noncontrolling interests per share - diluted
(1)
$
0.13

 
$
0.17

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.34

MFFO per share - diluted (1)
$
0.16

 
$
0.18

 
$
0.33

 
$
0.36

(1) 
Restricted stock awards were dilutive to FFO Attributable to Stockholders and Convertible Noncontrolling Interests and MFFO for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, and, accordingly, their impact was 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, inclusive of our prorated portion of net debt owned through our joint ventures, as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 (dollars in thousands):
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
Net debt:
 
 
 
Total debt, excluding below-market adjustments and deferred financing expenses
$
2,504,389

 
$
2,522,432

Less: Cash and cash equivalents
18,492

 
18,186

Total net debt
$
2,485,897

 
$
2,504,246

Enterprise value:
 
 
 
Total net debt
$
2,485,897

 
$
2,504,246

Total equity value(1)
3,627,314

 
3,583,029

Total enterprise value
$
6,113,211

 
$
6,087,275

 
 
 
 
Net debt to total enterprise value
40.7
%
 
41.1
%
(1) 
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 326.8 million and 324.6 million diluted shares outstanding as of June 30, 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 336 properties, including 298 wholly-owned properties comprising approximately 33.5 million square feet across 32 states (as of June 30, 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,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” “seek,” “objective,” “goal,” “strategy,” “plan,” “should,” “could,” 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, and Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on August 12, 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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Second Quarter 2019 Earnings Presentation Tuesday, August 13, 2019


 
Agenda Prepared Remarks Jeff Edison - Chairman and CEO • Highlights • Portfolio & Tenant Overview • Leasing Activity Devin Murphy - CFO • Investment Management Business & Joint Ventures • Financial Results • Balance Sheet • Liquidity / Share Repurchase Program Changes Jeff Edison - Chairman and CEO • Executive Changes and Board of Directors Additions • Update on 2019 Initiatives & Summary 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,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” “seek,” “objective,” “goal,” “strategy,” “plan,” “should,” “could,” 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, and Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on August 12, 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


 
2019 Initiatives - Update The following strategies will improve our earnings growth rate and leverage ratios in order to maximize our potential future valuation in the public equity markets 1. Improving operating fundamentals and growing NOI at the property level a. Increasing occupancy, optimizing leasing spreads, and focusing on merchandising b. Outparcel development and redevelopment c. Strict expense management 2. Active disposition program to improve the portfolio and delever a. Recycle capital into higher-quality, better-performing assets b. Monetize stabilized assets to capture value and reduce our leverage c. Reinvest capital into redevelopment projects with attractive yields 3. Grow our investment management business and its recurring high-margin revenue www.phillipsedison.com/investors 4


 
Highlights Second Quarter 2019 Highlights (vs. Second Quarter 2018) • Leased portfolio occupancy totaled 94.6%, an improvement from 93.2% at December 31, 2018 • Comparable new lease spreads were 10.5% and comparable renewal lease spreads were 10.8% • Net loss totaled $42.2 million while FFO increased 11.5% to $43.1 million • Pro forma same-center NOI* increased 1.5% to $87.0 million • Comparable new lease spreads were 10.5% and comparable renewal lease spreads were 10.8% • On August 7, 2019, the PECO Board of Directors declared a monthly distribution for September, October and November at an annualized rate of $0.67 per share Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 Highlights (vs. Six Months Ended June 30, 2018) • Decreased our leverage to 40.7% compared to 42.2% at June 30, 2018 • Executed 529 leases (new, renewal, and options) totaling 2.1 million square feet • Comparable new lease spreads were 14.6% and comparable renewal lease spreads were 11.6% • Realized $50.1 million in gross proceeds from the sale of six properties and one outparcel; acquired one property (1031 exchange) and one outparcel for a total cost of $49.9 million • Net loss totaled $48.0 million while FFO increased 31.7% to $104.1 million • MFFO increased 30.5% to $108.5 million • Pro forma same-center NOI* increased 2.0% to $173.8 million www.phillipsedison.com/investors Pro forma NOI reflects assets acquired from the merger Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT II, Inc. (“REIT II”) in November 5 2018. See Appendix for reconciliation and more information.


 
PECO’s National Portfolio Our broad national footprint of grocery-anchored shopping centers is complimented by local market expertise. Wholly-owned Total Leased Properties Occupancy 298 94.6% Leading Grocery Inline Leased Anchors Occupancy 36 87.9% Rent from States grocer, national & regional tenants* 32 76.5% Rent from service & Square Feet necessity-based tenants* 33.5 million Top 5 Markets: Atlanta, Chicago, Tampa, Dallas, Minneapolis 77.0% *Composition reflects entire portfolio, including our pro-rata joint venture interests. www.phillipsedison.com/investors Necessity-based tenants include grocers, services and restaurants. All Statistics as of June 30, 2019 6


 
Leading Grocery-Anchors Grocery-anchored neighborhood shopping centers are widely viewed as the most attractive segment of retail real estate due to the necessity- based nature of their tenants.1 Top 5 Grocers by ABR Grocer % of ABR # of Locations Kroger 6.9% 69 Publix 5.5% 58 Albertsons- 4.3% 32 Safeway Ahold Delhaize 4.2% 25 Walmart 2.6% 16 We calculate annualized base rent as monthly contractual rent as of June 30, 2019, multiplied by 12 months. Composition reflects www.phillipsedison.com/investors entire portfolio, including our pro-rata joint venture interests. 1) Source: Green Street Advisors 7


 
Diversified Necessity-Based Tenant Base Our tenants offer necessity-based products and services which have proven to be E-Commerce resistant and recession resilient. Necessity-Based Portfolio ABR by Tenant Industry Strip Centers: E-Commerce Risk* • E-Commerce resistant tenants (food, fitness, and personal care) • 77.0% of ABR comes from service and necessity-based tenants • Right-sized centers and units • Diversification by tenancy, industry and lease term • Little to no exposure to 77.0% of tenants are service national retailers closing and necessity-based stores businesses We calculate annualized base rent as monthly contractual rent as of June 30, 2019, multiplied by 12 months. Composition reflects www.phillipsedison.com/investors entire portfolio, including our pro-rata joint venture interests. *Source: Green Street Advisors 8


 
Q2 2019 Key Metrics (vs Q2 2018) Leased Portfolio Occupancy at June 30, 2019 vs June 30, 2018 Total: 94.6%; increased from 93.8% Anchor: 98.0%; stable at 98.0% In-line: 87.9%; increased from 85.7% Total ABR Inline ABR We calculate annualized base rent as monthly contractual rent as of June 30, 2019, and 2018 multiplied by 12 months. www.phillipsedison.com/investors Composition reflects entire portfolio, including our pro-rata joint venture interests. 9


 
Leases Signed with Necessity-based National Tenants During Q2 2019 www.phillipsedison.com/investors 10


 
Investment Management Business Our investment management business currently provides asset and real estate management for properties currently owned by third parties totaling approximately $725 million in value • Ongoing fee revenue provides consistent, recurring income streams and allows PECO to continue to grow without additional investment • Leverages and strengthens PECO’s operating platform to deliver property management, asset management, and tenant support services • Enhances the PECO brand with key constituencies in the private and public investor markets • Assets under management include: ⦁ Grocery Retail Partners I, LLC (“GRP I”) - joint venture (“JV”) with Northwestern Mutual ⦁ Grocery Retail Partners II, LLC (“GRP II”) - JV between Northwestern Mutual and Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT III, Inc. ⦁ Necessity Retail Partners - JV with TPG Real Estate ⦁ Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT III, Inc. ⦁ Phillips Edison Limited Partnership www.phillipsedison.com/investors 11


 
Joint Venture Relationships Some of the nation’s largest and most sophisticated commercial real estate investors have invested alongside us through joint ventures • Northwestern Mutual JV (Grocery Retail Partners I) ⦁ Northwestern Mutual acquired an 85% interest in a JV which owns a 17-center portfolio valued at approximately $370 million ⦁ PECO maintains 15% ownership in the portfolio and provides asset management and property management services • TPG Real Estate JV (Necessity Retail Partners) ⦁ TPG acquired an 80% interest in the JV which owns a 13-center portfolio valued at approximately $250 million ⦁ PECO maintains 20% ownership in the portfolio and provides asset management and property management services www.phillipsedison.com/investors 12


 
History of Adding Stockholder Value Estimated Value Per Distributions1 PECO Equity Multiple Share • Offering price: $10.00 • Current: $0.67/share (annualized) • Original PECO investors have seen total returns between • August 2019: $11.10 • 6.7% of offering price of $10.00 per share 48% and 99% on their • PECO’s Board recently authorized original investment monthly distributions for the next ⦁ Ranges from $3.67 and three months $8.76 per share2 • Over $1.1 Billion returned to stockholders in the form of REIT II Equity Multiple monthly distributions • Former REIT II investors • Our August 2019 distribution (now PECO investors) have marked 104 months of seen total returns between consecutive distributions 15% and 32% on their original investment3 1. Distributions are not guaranteed and are 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. 3. Assumes investment in Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT II, Inc. at $25.00 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 13


 
Pro Forma Same-Center NOI Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended Favorable June 30, (Unfavorable) (in thousands) 2019 2018 $ Change % Change Revenues:(1) Rental income(2) $ 184,159 $ 182,928 $ 1,231 0.7% Tenant recovery income 58,346 61,541 (3,195) (5.2)% Other property income 1,079 1,195 (116) (9.7)% Total Revenues 243,584 245,664 (2,080) (0.8)% Operating expenses:(1) Property operating expenses 35,575 38,466 2,891 7.5% Real estate taxes 34,209 36,871 2,662 7.2% Total Expenses 69,784 75,337 5,553 7.4% Total Pro Forma Same-Center NOI $ 173,800 $ 170,327 $ 3,473 2.0% 1. Same-Center represents 291 same-center properties, including 85 same-center properties acquired in the merger with REIT II. For additional information and details about REIT II Same-Center NOI 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. In accordance with ASC 842, revenue amounts deemed uncollectible are included in rental income for 2019 and property operating expense in 2018. www.phillipsedison.com/investors 14


 
Financial Results Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 Six Months Ended Favorable June 30, (Unfavorable) (in thousands) 2019 2018 $ Change % Change Net Loss $ (47,960) $ (15,913) $ (32,047) NM Adjustments(1) 152,106 94,966 57,140 60.2% FFO Attributable to Stockholders and Convertible Noncontrolling Interests(2) 104,146 79,053 25,093 31.7% Adjustments(3) 4,309 4,078 231 5.7% MFFO $ 108,455 $ 83,131 $ 25,324 30.5% Diluted FFO Attributable to Stockholders and Convertible Noncontrolling Interests(2)/Share $ 0.32 $ 0.34 $ (0.02) (5.9)% Diluted MFFO/Share $ 0.33 $ 0.36 $ (0.03) (8.3)% 1. Adjustments include depreciation and amortization of real estate assets, adjustments for impairment losses on depreciable real estate, net gain/loss on disposal of property, adjustments related to unconsolidated joint ventures, and noncontrolling interest not convertible into common stock. 2. Convertible noncontrolling 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, change in fair value of earn-out liabilities, other impairment charges, 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 15


 
Debt Profile and Maturity Ladder June 30, 2019 Net Debt to Total Enterprise Value* 40.7% Weighted-Average Interest Rate 3.5% Weighted-Average Years to Maturity 4.7 Fixed-Rate Debt 86.4% Variable-Rate Debt 13.6% www.phillipsedison.com/investors *See Appendix for a complete calculation of net debt to total enterprise value 16


 
Share Repurchase Program - Activity • During the second quarter of 2019, we repurchased 541,000 shares totaling $6.0 million under the SRP ⦁ DDI: We fulfilled all repurchases sought upon a stockholder’s death, qualifying disability, or determination of incompetence (“DDI”) in accordance with the terms of the SRP ⦁ Standard: We did not have funding made available for standard repurchases • Subsequent to the quarter end, on July 31, 2019, we repurchased 1.2 million shares of common stock under the SRP ⦁ DDI: We fulfilled all repurchases sought upon a stockholder’s death, qualifying disability, or determination of incompetence (“DDI”) in accordance with the terms of the SRP for the month of July 2019 ⦁ Standard: On July 31, 2019, we processed a standard redemption at $11.10 per share under the SRP. Because standard repurchase requests surpassed funding available, we processed standard requests on a pro rata basis. www.phillipsedison.com/investors 17


 
Share Repurchase Program - Changes • The SRP has been amended and the changes will be effective September 11, 2019 • The current program was not providing an adequate level of liquidity • The changes will allow us to retain more cash to reduce our debt and to grow portfolio NOI, which we believe will maximize the value of our common stock upon a potential listing event • We believe the amendment to the SRP is in the best interests of our stockholders that remain invested with us for the long term • Standard repurchase requests ⦁ PECO has suspended repurchases for standard SRP requests ⦁ All requests currently on file have been canceled ⦁ PECO will provide an update on the standard SRP during the Spring of 2020 • Death, disability, and incompetence (“DDI”) repurchase requests ⦁ We will continue to make repurchases on a monthly basis for DDI ⦁ Shares will be repurchased at the lower of the original Phillips Edison & Company offering price of $10.00 per share, or the most recent estimated value per share This change to the SRP will allow us to retain approximately $40 million of annual cash flow to delever and to reinvest in the portfolio at attractive returns www.phillipsedison.com/investors 18


 
Executive Changes and Board of Directors Additions Executive Changes (effective August 15, 2019) • CFO Devin Murphy has been promoted to President ⦁ Responsibilities include expanding our investment management business and managing our current joint ventures • Senior Vice President – Finance John Caulfield has been promoted to CFO and Treasurer ⦁ Responsibilities include day-to-day financial operations and our capital markets initiatives Adding Two New Board Members (effective November 1, 2019) • Elizabeth Fischer and Jane Silfen ⦁ Two new board members bring a breadth of finance, capital markets and diversified investment experience to our board, as well as sustainability and clean technology acumen ⦁ The addition of these two new independent directors increases the size of the board to nine members, with eight serving independently ⦁ New board members increase the diversity of our Board www.phillipsedison.com/investors 19


 
Summary 1. Improving operating fundamentals and growing NOI at the property level a. Leased portfolio occupancy increased to 94.6% from 93.2% at December 31, 2018 b. Pro forma same-center NOI grew 2.0% compared to June 30, 2018 c. Comparable new lease spreads were 10.5% and comparable renewal lease spreads were 10.8% for Q2 2. Active disposition program to improve the portfolio and delever a. Realized $50.1 million in gross proceeds from the sale of six properties and one outparcel during the first six months of 2019 b. Acquired one property (1031 exchange) and one outparcel for a total cost of $49.9 million during the first six months of 2019 c. Approximately $58 million in development/redevelopment pipeline expected to generate attractive returns on investment in excess of 15% d. Decreased our leverage to 40.7% compared to 42.2% at June 30, 2018 3. Grow our investment management business and its recurring high-margin revenue www.phillipsedison.com/investors 20


 
Phillips Edison Advisor Services We are pleased to inform you that Phillips Edison & Company’s Advisor Services team will begin serving as the main support resource for our financial advisors beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Phillips Edison Advisor Services • (833) 347-5717 • Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern time The Phillips Edison Advisor Services team will serve in conjunction with our investor relations efforts currently offered by our transfer agent and record keeper, DST Systems, Inc. (“DST”). DST: Maintenance and Investor Services • (888) 518-8073 • Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Eastern time www.phillipsedison.com/investors 21


 
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Appendix


 
Non-GAAP Measures 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 June 30, 2019, we had 291 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 25


 
Non-GAAP Measures The table below provides Pro Forma Same-Center NOI (in thousands): Three Months Ended Favorable Six Months Ended Favorable June 30, (Unfavorable) June 30, (Unfavorable) (in thousands) 2019 2018 $ Change % Change 2019 2018 $ Change % Change Revenues:(1) Rental income(2) $ 92,448 $ 92,072 $ 376 0.4% $ 184,159 $ 182,928 $ 1,231 0.7% Tenant recovery income 28,452 29,908 (1,456) (4.9)% 58,346 61,541 (3,195) (5.2)% Other property income 458 508 (50) (9.8)% 1,079 1,195 (116) (9.7)% Total Revenues 121,358 122,488 (1,130) (0.9)% 243,584 245,664 (2,080) (0.8)% Operating expenses:(1) Property operating expenses 16,859 18,211 1,352 7.4% 35,575 38,466 2,891 7.5% Real estate taxes 17,488 18,585 1,097 5.9% 34,209 36,871 2,662 7.2% Total Expenses 34,347 36,796 2,449 6.7% 69,784 75,337 5,553 7.4% Total Pro Forma Same-Center NOI $ 87,011 $ 85,692 $ 1,319 1.5% $ 173,800 $ 170,327 $ 3,473 2.0% (1) Same-Center represents 291 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 REIT II Same-Center NOI table. (2) Excludes straight-line rental income, net amortization of above- and below-market leases, and lease buyout income. In accordance with ASC 842, revenue amounts deemed uncollectible are included in rental income for 2019 and property operating expense in 2018. www.phillipsedison.com/investors 26


 
Non-GAAP Measures 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 Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Net loss $ (42,172) $ (14,076) $ (47,960) $ (15,913) Adjusted to exclude: Fees and management income (3,051) (9,137) (6,312) (17,849) Straight-line rental income (2,819) (1,409) (4,532) (2,489) Net amortization of above- and below-market leases (1,091) (983) (2,224) (1,990) Lease buyout income (223) (43) (456) (66) General and administrative expenses 13,540 13,450 26,750 23,911 Depreciation and amortization 59,554 46,385 120,543 92,812 Impairment of real estate assets 25,199 10,939 38,916 10,939 Interest expense, net 25,758 17,051 50,842 33,830 Loss (gain) on disposal of property, net 1,266 (985) (5,855) (985) Other impairment charges 9,661 — 9,661 — Other 912 1,087 (6,624) 1,100 Property management expense allocations to third-party assets under management 3,462 4,001 6,725 7,791 NOI for real estate investments 89,996 66,280 179,474 131,091 Less: NOI from centers excluded from same-center (2,985) (8,783) (5,674) (17,290) NOI from same-center properties acquired in the Merger, prior to acquisition — 28,195 — 56,526 Total Pro Forma Same-Center NOI $ 87,011 $ 85,692 $ 173,800 $ 170,327 www.phillipsedison.com/investors 27


 
Non-GAAP Measures NOI from the REIT II properties acquired in the Merger, prior to acquisition, 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 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 June 30, 2018 Revenues: Rental income(1) $ 30,731 $ 61,304 Tenant recovery income 10,946 22,821 Other property income 172 443 Total revenues 41,849 84,568 Operating expenses: Property operating expenses 6,823 14,275 Real estate taxes 6,831 13,767 Total operating expenses 13,654 28,042 Total Same-Center NOI $ 28,195 $ 56,526 (1) Excludes straight-line rental income, net amortization of above- and below-market leases, and lease buyout income. www.phillipsedison.com/investors 28


 
Non-GAAP Measures 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 29


 
Non-GAAP Measures The table below 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 Favorable June 30, (Unfavorable) (in thousands) 2019 2018 $ Change % Change Net Loss $ (42,172) $ (14,076) $ (28,096) NM Adjustments(1) 85,303 52,764 32,539 61.7% FFO Attributable to Stockholders and Convertible Noncontrolling Interests(2) 43,131 38,688 4,443 11.5% Adjustments(3) 10,349 2,257 8,092 NM MFFO $ 53,480 $ 40,945 $ 12,535 30.6% Diluted FFO Attributable to Stockholders and Convertible Noncontrolling Interests(2)/Share $ 0.13 $ 0.17 $ (0.04) (23.5)% Diluted MFFO/Share $ 0.16 $ 0.18 $ (0.02) (11.1)% (1) Adjustments include depreciation and amortization of real estate assets, adjustments for impairment losses on depreciable real estate, net gain/loss on disposal of property, 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, change in fair value of earn-out liabilities, other impairment charges, adjustments related to unconsolidated joint ventures, and other. www.phillipsedison.com/investors 30


 
Non-GAAP Measures The table below 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 June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (in thousands, except per share amounts) 2019 2018 2019 2018 Calculation of FFO Attributable to Stockholders and Convertible Noncontrolling Interests Net loss $ (42,172) $ (14,076) $ (47,960) $ (15,913) Adjustments: Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets 57,828 42,841 117,170 85,140 Impairment of real estate assets 25,199 10,939 38,916 10,939 Loss (gain) on disposal of property, net 1,266 (985) (5,855) (985) Adjustments related to unconsolidated joint ventures 1,051 — 2,106 — FFO attributable to the Company 43,172 38,719 104,377 79,181 Adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests non convertible into common stock (41) (31) (231) (128) FFO attributable to stockholders and convertible noncontrolling interests $ 43,131 $ 38,688 $ 104,146 $ 79,053 Calculation of MFFO FFO attributable to stockholders and convertible noncontrolling interests $ 43,131 $ 38,688 $ 104,146 $ 79,053 Adjustments: Depreciation and amortization of corporate assets 1,726 3,544 3,373 7,672 Straight-line rent and non-cash adjustments(1) (1,579) (2,861) (2,198) (5,198) Change in fair value of earn-out liability — 1,500 (7,500) 1,500 Other impairment charges 9,661 — 9,661 — Adjustments related to unconsolidated joint ventures 353 — 697 — Other 188 74 276 104 MFFO $ 53,480 $ 40,945 $ 108,455 $ 83,131 FFO Attributable to Stockholders and Convertible Noncontrolling Interests/MFFO per share Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted(2) 326,607 228,909 326,124 229,628 FFO attributable to stockholders and convertible noncontrolling interests per share - diluted(2) $ 0.13 $ 0.17 $ 0.32 $ 0.34 MFFO per share - diluted(2) $ 0.16 $ 0.18 $ 0.33 $ 0.36 (1) Includes straight-line rent, net amortization of above- and below-market leases, and amortization of market debt adjustment. (2) Restricted stock awards were dilutive to FFO Attributable to Stockholders and Convertible Noncontrolling Interests and MFFO for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, and, accordingly, their impact was 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 31


 
Non-GAAP Measures Our debt is subject to certain covenants and, as of June 30, 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 June 30, 2019, allow us access to future borrowings as needed. The following table presents our calculation of net debt to total enterprise value, inclusive of our prorated portion of net debt owned through our joint ventures, as of June 30, 2019, December 31, 2018, and June 30, 2018 (dollars in thousands): June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 June 30, 2018 Net debt: Total debt, excluding below-market adjustments and deferred financing expenses $ 2,504,389 $ 2,522,432 $ 1,847,983 Less: Cash and cash equivalents 18,492 18,186 8,310 Total net debt $ 2,485,897 $ 2,504,246 $ 1,839,673 Enterprise Value: Total net debt $ 2,485,897 $ 2,504,246 $ 1,839,673 Total equity value(1) 3,627,314 3,583,029 2,517,544 Total enterprise value $ 6,113,211 $ 6,087,275 $ 4,357,217 Net debt to total enterprise value 40.7% 41.1% 42.2% (1) 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 326.8 million, 324.6 million, and 227.8 million diluted shares outstanding as of June 30, 2019, December 31, 2018, and June 30, 2018, respectively. www.phillipsedison.com/investors 32