PREIT Quantifies Success of Remerchandising Effort with Mall at Prince George’s Review

Improved tenant mix and physical enhancements drive improved results

Philadelphia, PA, September 4, 2019 – PREIT (NYSE: PEI) Following a multi-year remerchandising effort, PREIT’s Mall at Prince George’s (“MPG”) emerges as a marker of success in the Company’s redevelopment efforts.

Located just outside of Washington DC, the property is perfectly situated to benefit from growth in the region, along the Metro line and approximately 15 miles from Amazon HQ2 in Crystal City.  In densely populated Hyattsville, MD, MPG is surrounded by a growing trade area where household incomes exceed the US average by over 15 percent. Nearly $1 billion has been invested in the region over the past several years on high quality housing and office development, underscoring the immense potential for a growing shopper community. With strong demographics and high demand for retail, the renovations will ultimately further differentiate MPG in the market and solidify its position as a vibrant retail and dining destination in the region.

Over the remerchandising period, notable improvements in operating metrics include:

• Over a dozen new tenants joined the roster including H&M, Ulta, DSW, Express Factory Outlet, Five Below, Flight 23, Grand Jewelers featuring Alex and Ani and Pandora, White Barn Candle and Pink by Victoria’s Secret along with several new dining options: Chipotle, Five Guys, Mezeh Mediterranean Grill and &Pizza.
• Sales have increased over $100 per square foot or 23% since December 2016 to $557 per square foot, outpacing our portfolio growth rate of 15% over the same period.
• Traffic has improved over 20% for the rolling 12 month period ended 7/31/19 compared to the prior 12 month period.
• NOI has also grown by over 20% since the beginning of the redevelopment and occupancy has been steady at 98%.

Looking forward, changes on the horizon include additional new-to-market dining options: Hook & Reel and Miller’s Ale House.

“The work we have done in creating value at Mall at Prince George’s is indicative of the anticipated results throughout PREIT’s portfolio,” said Joseph F. Coradino, CEO of PREIT. “Curating diverse offerings across multiple categories is key to success as this business evolves. Having moved quickly to replace department stores and repositioning our portfolio of well-located assets in dense, growing markets, PREIT is well-positioned to increase value to our shoppers, tenants and shareholders as our redevelopments are completed.”

About PREIT

PREIT (NYSE:PEI) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns and manages quality properties in compelling markets. PREIT’s robust portfolio of carefully curated retail and lifestyle offerings mixed with destination dining and entertainment experiences are located primarily in the densely populated eastern U.S. with concentrations in the mid-Atlantic’s top MSAs. Since 2012, the company has driven a transformation guided by an emphasis on portfolio quality and balance sheet strength driven by disciplined capital expenditures. Additional information is available at www.preit.com or on Twitter or LinkedIn.

 

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