10-Q: Strawberry Fields REIT Reports Strong Q3 Growth Amid Expansion

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Quarterly Report 6 November 2025 4:55 PM

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Strawberry Fields REIT reports significant revenue and net income growth for Q3 and the first nine months of 2025, driven by strategic property acquisitions and new master leases.

Capital raiseThe company has the ability to offer an additional $75.0 million in Series A Bonds, subject to compliance with covenants and market conditions.The company has the ability to offer an additional $115.6 million in Series C Bonds, subject to compliance with covenants and market conditions.The company has the ability to offer an additional $82.9 million in Series D Bonds, subject to compliance with covenants and market conditions.Series B Bonds do not have a formal ceiling for additional issuances, but are subject to regulatory oversight, compliance with covenants, and market conditions.The company expects to meet its long-term liquidity requirements through various sources of capital, including future equity issuances or debt offerings.

Better than expectedRental revenues increased by 35% for the quarter and 33% for the nine-month period, indicating strong top-line growth.Net income attributable to common stockholders more than doubled, showing a 114% increase for the quarter and 111% for the nine-month period, demonstrating improved profitability for shareholders.FFO and AFFO, key REIT performance metrics, also showed substantial increases of 32% and 28% respectively for the nine-month period.

Summary

Rental revenues increased by 35% to $39.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $29.5 million in the prior year.
Net income attributable to common stockholders surged by 114% to $2.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, up from $0.9 million in the same period last year.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, rental revenues grew by 33% to $114.9 million, from $86.6 million in the comparable 2024 period.
Net income attributable to common stockholders for the nine months increased by 111% to $5.6 million, compared to $2.6 million in the prior year.
The company acquired 18 additional properties, expanding its portfolio to 132 healthcare properties with 15,542 licensed beds as of September 30, 2025.
Total debt increased to $779.4 million as of September 30, 2025, from $673.9 million at December 31, 2024, primarily due to new commercial bank loans and bond issuances.
Funds From Operations (FFO) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, rose to $58.9 million from $44.6 million in 2024.
Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, increased to $53.4 million from $41.6 million in 2024.

Sentiment

Score: 8

Explanation: The company demonstrated strong growth in key financial metrics like rental revenue, net income, FFO, and AFFO, driven by successful property acquisitions. While debt and interest expenses increased, they appear to be managed within covenants and are tied to the growth strategy. The significant increase in net income attributable to common stockholders is a strong positive, despite a decrease in total equity due to foreign currency translation losses. The overall operational performance and strategic expansion are highly positive.

Positives

Rental revenues increased significantly by 35% for the quarter and 33% for the nine-month period, driven by property acquisitions and new master leases.
Net income attributable to common stockholders more than doubled, showing a 114% increase for the quarter and 111% for the nine-month period.
The company expanded its portfolio by 18 properties, now owning 131 and leasing 1, totaling 132 healthcare properties with 15,542 licensed beds.
FFO and AFFO showed strong growth, with FFO increasing by 32% and AFFO by 28% for the nine-month period.
The company successfully issued Series B Bonds for $89.5 million and additional Series C Bonds for $16.6 million, demonstrating access to capital markets.
All financial and administrative debt covenants were in compliance as of September 30, 2025.

Negatives

Total expenses increased by 28% for the quarter and 26% for the nine-month period, largely due to higher depreciation, amortization, and interest expenses.
Interest expense, net, increased substantially by 51% for the quarter and 54% for the nine-month period, reflecting increased debt levels and higher interest rates.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased from $48.4 million at December 31, 2024, to $19.8 million at September 30, 2025.
Restricted cash and equivalents also decreased from $45.3 million to $36.1 million over the same period.
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income shifted from a gain of $340k at December 31, 2024, to a loss of $4.8 million at September 30, 2025, primarily due to foreign currency translation adjustments.

Risks

Risks and uncertainties related to national, state, and local economies, particularly in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas, and the real estate and healthcare industries.
Availability and terms of capital and financing, which could impact future growth and refinancing efforts.
The impact of existing and future healthcare reform legislation on tenants, borrowers, and guarantors.
Adverse trends in the healthcare industry, including changes relating to reimbursements available to tenants by government or private payors.
Competition in the long-term healthcare industry and shifts in the perception of various types of long-term care facilities, including skilled nursing facilities.
Tenants' ability to make rent payments, which directly affects rental revenues.
Dependence upon key personnel whose continued service is not guaranteed.
Availability of appropriate acquisition opportunities and the failure to integrate successfully new properties.
Ability to dispose of assets held for sale for anticipated proceeds or on a timely basis, or to deploy the proceeds therefrom on favorable terms.
Fluctuations in mortgage and interest rates, especially given the portion of variable-rate debt.
Changes in the ratings of debt securities, which could increase interest costs.
Risks and uncertainties associated with property ownership and development.
The potential need to fund improvements or other capital expenditures out of operating cash flow.
Potential liability for uninsured losses and environmental liabilities.
The outcome of pending or future legal proceedings, which could result in material adverse effects.
Changes in tax laws and regulations affecting REITs, and the ability to maintain REIT qualification.
The effect of other factors affecting the business or the businesses of operators that are beyond control, including natural disasters, other health crises or pandemics, and governmental action.

Future Outlook

The company expects to continue growing its portfolio by diversifying investments by tenant, facility type, and geography, aiming for attractive opportunities for dividend growth and appreciation in asset value while maintaining balance sheet strength and liquidity. It anticipates generating sufficient positive cash flow from operations to meet ongoing debt service obligations and REIT distribution requirements, and to refinance debt as necessary for balloon payment obligations. A new acquisition of a skilled nursing facility in Oklahoma for $3.0 million is expected to close before year-end.

Management Comments

We employ a disciplined approach in our investment strategy by investing in healthcare real estate assets.
We seek to invest in assets that will provide attractive opportunities for dividend growth and appreciation in asset value, while maintaining balance sheet strength and liquidity, thereby creating long-term stockholder value.
We expect to grow our portfolio by diversifying our investments by tenant, facility type and geography.
We expect to generate sufficient positive cash flow from operations to meet our ongoing debt service obligations and the distribution requirements for maintaining REIT status, and to be able to refinance our debt to the extent necessary to meet our balloon payment obligations.
As of the date of this report, none of our tenants are delinquent on the payment of rent, and there have been no requests to amend the terms of their respective leases or to reduce current or future lease payments.

Industry Context

Strawberry Fields REIT operates in the U.S. post-acute healthcare real estate sector, primarily focusing on skilled nursing facilities. The industry is subject to significant regulatory changes, particularly concerning Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements, which can impact tenant profitability and, consequently, the REIT's rental income. The company's strategy of acquiring properties and leasing them on a triple-net basis insulates it somewhat from direct operational risks, but it remains exposed to the financial health of its tenants. The continued expansion through acquisitions, even with increasing debt, suggests a belief in the long-term stability and demand within this specialized healthcare segment, despite potential headwinds from interest rate fluctuations and healthcare policy shifts.

Comparison to Industry Standards

The company's debt-to-EBITDA covenant limits (8.0 to 1 for commercial bank loans, 10 for Series A and B bonds) are within typical ranges for REITs, though some healthcare REITs may target lower leverage ratios for greater financial flexibility.
The debt service coverage ratios (DSCR) of 1.20 to 1.00 (before dividend) and 1.05 to 1.00 (after dividend) for commercial bank loans, and 1.05 for Series A and B bonds, are standard for the industry, indicating adequate cash flow to cover debt obligations.
The consolidated equity covenant of at least $20 million (or $30 million for certain facilities) is a common safeguard, though the company's current equity of $62.6 million provides a comfortable buffer.
The interest rates on the company's bonds (e.g., Series A at 6.97%, Series B at 6.70%, Series C at 5.7%, Series D at 9.1%) reflect market conditions for unsecured debt, with the higher rates on Series D potentially indicating higher perceived risk or earlier issuance terms.
The average interest rate on HUD guaranteed loans (3.91% including MIP) is competitive, reflecting the government backing.

Corporate Governance

Change Type	Description	Effective Date	Impact Assessment
Disclosure Controls and Procedures Evaluation	Management, including the CEO and CFO, evaluated the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures and concluded they were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of September 30, 2025.	2025-09-30	Indicates robust internal processes for financial reporting and compliance, providing reasonable assurance of accurate and timely disclosures.
Internal Control over Financial Reporting	No material changes in internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2025.	2025-09-30	Suggests stability and consistency in the company's internal financial controls.

Legal Proceedings

Ongoing litigation initiated by Joseph Schwartz, Rosie Schwartz, and their companies, asserting claims for fraud, breach of contract, and rescission related to the Predecessor Company's acquisition of properties in Arkansas, Kentucky, and Massachusetts. The company believes these claims are without merit and intends to vigorously defend the litigation and assert counterclaims.
The company is pursuing legal proceedings to collect outstanding amounts on loans related to five Massachusetts properties where planned acquisitions were not consummated due to tenants surrendering licenses. Four properties were foreclosed and sold for $4.4 million, and the company took title on the fifth for $1.2 million.

Related Party Transactions

As of September 30, 2025, 67 out of 142 tenants were related parties, with interests via Gubin Enterprises LP (controlled by CEO Moishe Gubin) and Blisko Enterprises LP (controlled by Director Michael Blisko).
Related party facilities are concentrated in Indiana (41), Tennessee (15), and Illinois (11).
Straight-line rent receivable from related parties was $16.74 million as of September 30, 2025, down from $17.801 million at December 31, 2024.
Rental income received from related parties for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $52.186 million, down from $53.200 million in the prior year.
The company had approximately $1.0 million on deposit with OptimumBank as of September 30, 2025, where Mr. Gubin is Chairman and Mr. Blisko is a director.
In June 2022, the company purchased an $8 million note from Infinity Healthcare Management, a company controlled by Mr. Blisko and Mr. Gubin.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders: Positive impact from significant increases in net income attributable to common stockholders and FFO/AFFO, indicating improved profitability and operational efficiency. However, foreign currency translation losses impacted total equity.
Creditors/Bondholders: Increased debt levels are being managed within covenants, and new bond issuances demonstrate continued access to capital. Balloon payment obligations in future years will require refinancing or repayment strategies.
Tenants/Operators: The company's expansion through acquisitions provides more properties for operators. The company monitors tenant liquidity and creditworthiness, and no tenants are currently delinquent on rent.
Employees: An employee common stock bonus of 6,450 shares was issued from the equity incentive plan, indicating a positive impact on employee compensation and retention.
Customers (indirectly, through tenants): The expansion of healthcare properties may lead to increased access to skilled nursing and post-acute care facilities in various states.

Next Steps

Close the acquisition of a skilled nursing facility near Grove, Oklahoma, for $3.0 million before year-end.
Continue to pursue investment opportunities to diversify the portfolio by tenant, facility type, and geography.
Monitor and manage compliance with debt covenants, including debt service coverage ratios and minimum equity levels.
Refinance existing debt to meet balloon payment obligations in 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029.
Evaluate the impact of new accounting standards (ASU 2024-03, ASU 2025-05, ASU 2025-06) on financial disclosures and operations.

Key Dates

Date	Description
2018-01-01	Predecessor Company's acquisition of 16 properties in Arkansas and Kentucky completed between May 2018 and April 2019.
2018-12-31	A subsidiary of the Predecessor Company purchased loans related to five Massachusetts properties for $7.74 million.
2019-07-01	Strawberry Fields REIT, Inc. (the Company) formed as a Maryland corporation.
2019-07-01	Strawberry Fields Realty, LP (the Operating Partnership) formed as a Delaware limited partnership.
2020-03-01	Joseph Schwartz, Rosie Schwartz, and certain companies filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against Moishe Gubin, Michael Blisko, the Predecessor Company, and subsidiaries.
2020-08-01	Joseph Schwartz, Rosie Schwartz, and several companies filed a second complaint in the Circuit Court in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
2021-01-01	Joseph Schwartz, Rosie Schwartz, and certain companies filed a third complaint in Illinois state court in Cook County, Illinois.
2021-06-08	The Company commenced operations.
2021-07-01	British Virgin Islands Company (BVI Company) completed an initial offering of Series C Bonds on the TASE with a par value of NIS 208.0 million ($64.7 million).
2021-07-31	Interest on Series C Bonds is payable semi-annually in arrears on July 31 and January 31 of each year.
2022-03-21	The Company closed a mortgage loan facility with a commercial bank for approximately $105 million.
2022-06-14	The Company purchased an $8 million note held by Infinity Healthcare Management.
2022-07-01	The Company foreclosed and sold four of the five Massachusetts properties at auction for $4.4 million.
2022-09-21	The Company became a publicly traded entity.
2022-12-01	The Company took title on the fifth Massachusetts property with an estimated fair value of $1.2 million.
2022-12-31	The Company elected and qualified to be treated as a REIT commencing with the taxable year ended December 31, 2022.
2023-01-11	Cook County Circuit Court entered an order granting motion to quash service of process on all defendants in the third complaint.
2023-02-01	BVI Company issued an additional NIS 40.0 million ($11.3 million) in Series C Bonds.
2023-03-01	Plaintiffs filed a new complaint and again attempted to serve it on the defendants in Illinois state court.
2023-06-01	BVI Company completed an initial offering of Series D Bonds on the TASE with a par value of NIS 82.9 million ($22.9 million).
2023-07-01	BVI Company issued an additional NIS 70 million ($19.2 million) in Series D Bonds.
2023-08-25	The Company closed a mortgage loan facility with a commercial bank for approximately $66 million.
2023-11-09	The Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $5 million of the Company's common stock.
2024-02-08	BVI Company issued additional Series D Bonds with a par value of NIS 100.0 million (gross).
2024-04-01	Joseph Schwartz, Rosie Schwartz, and several companies filed a third complaint in the Circuit Court in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
2024-05-30	Shareholders approved an amendment to increase the number of shares authorized to be granted under the Equity Incentive Plan to 1,000,000 shares.
2024-08-01	Strawberry Fields REIT, Inc. completed an initial offering on the TASE of Series A Bonds with a par value of NIS 145.6 million ($37.1 million).
2024-09-25	The Company acquired a property in Tennessee and assumed a $2.8 million loan.
2024-09-30	Interest on Series A and Series D Bonds is payable semi-annually in arrears on March 31 and September 30 of each year.
2024-09-30	Principal amount of Series A Bonds is payable in three annual installments due on September 30 of each of the years 2024 through 2026.
2024-09-30	Principal amount of Series D Bonds is payable in three annual installments due on September 30 of each of the years 2024 through 2026.
2024-09-01	The Company made an exchange tender offer of outstanding Series D Bonds for Series A Bonds.
2024-10-01	BVI company issued an additional NIS 62.0 million ($16.6 million) in Series C Bonds.
2024-12-01	The Company issued an additional NIS 145.6 million ($38.1 million) in Series A Bonds.
2024-12-17	The Company paid down $24 million of the outstanding loan from the August 25, 2023 facility.
2024-12-19	The Company closed a mortgage loan facility with a commercial bank for approximately $59.0 million.
2024-12-31	Interest on Series B Bonds is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 30 and December 31 of each year.
2025-01-01	The Company entered into a new master lease for 10 Kentucky properties and a $50.9 million note payable.
2025-01-02	The Company acquired 6 facilities consisting of 354 beds in Kansas for $24.0 million.
2025-01-31	6,450 shares were used from the incentive plan as an employee bonus.
2025-03-01	The Indiana operating lease has an initial term that expires on March 1, 2028.
2025-03-31	The Company acquired a skilled nursing facility with 100 licensed beds near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, for $5.0 million.
2025-04-04	The Company completed the acquisition of a skilled nursing facility with 112 licensed beds near Houston, Texas, for $11.5 million.
2025-06-01	Strawberry Fields REIT, Inc. completed an initial offering on the TASE of Series B Bonds with a par value of NIS 312 million ($89.5 million).
2025-06-30	The Company paid down $30 million of the outstanding loan from the March 21, 2022 facility.
2025-07-01	The Company completed the acquisition of nine skilled nursing facilities in Missouri for $59 million.
2025-07-01	The Company sold Chalet of Niles, a property in Michigan, for $2.7 million.
2025-08-05	The Company completed the acquisition of a skilled nursing facility with 80 licensed beds near McLoud, Oklahoma, for $4.25 million.
2025-08-29	The Company completed the acquisition of a healthcare facility in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, for $5.3 million.
2025-09-30	End of the quarterly reporting period.
2025-11-04	The Company entered into a purchase agreement for a skilled nursing facility near Grove, Oklahoma, for $3.0 million, expected to close before year-end.
2025-11-06	Date of filing of the 10-Q report.
2026-01-01	ASU No. 2025-05, Financial Instruments Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets, becomes effective.
2026-03-31	Principal amount of Series A Bonds is payable in three annual installments due on September 30 of each of the years 2024 through 2026. The last principal payment is equal to the outstanding principal amount of the Series A Bonds.
2026-04-23	Loan term for the assumed Tennessee property loan matures.
2026-06-30	Principal amount of the Series B Bonds is payable in four annual installments due on June 30 of each of the years 2026 through 2029. The first three principal payments are equal to 4% of the original principal amount of the Series B Bonds.
2026-07-31	Principal amount of the Series C Bonds is payable in five annual installments due on July 31 of each of the years 2022 through 2026. The last principal payment is equal to the outstanding principal amount of the Series C Bonds.
2026-09-30	Principal amount of Series D Bonds is payable in three annual installments due on September 30 of each of the years 2024 through 2026. The last principal payment is equal to the outstanding principal amount of the Series D Bonds.
2026-12-15	ASU 2024-03, Expense Disaggregation Disclosures, is effective for fiscal years beginning after this date.
2027-03-01	Balloon payment due for the March 21, 2022 commercial bank mortgage loan facility.
2027-12-15	ASU 2024-03, Expense Disaggregation Disclosures, is effective for interim periods after this date.
2028-01-01	ASU No. 2025-06, Intangibles Goodwill and Other Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software, is effective.
2028-08-01	Balloon payment due for the August 25, 2023 commercial bank mortgage loan facility.
2029-06-30	The last principal payment for Series B Bonds is equal to the outstanding principal amount of the Series B Bonds.
2029-12-01	Balloon payment due for the December 19, 2024 commercial bank mortgage loan facility.

Recommendation

buy

The company demonstrates robust growth, with significant increases in rental revenue, net income, FFO, and AFFO, driven by strategic property acquisitions and effective lease management. While debt levels have risen, they are within covenant limits, and the company has proven access to capital markets. The expansion of its healthcare property portfolio and strong operational performance suggest a positive outlook for long-term value appreciation and dividend growth, making it an attractive investment despite increased interest expenses and foreign currency impacts.

Keywords

REIT, Healthcare Real Estate, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Post-Acute Healthcare, Property Acquisitions, Triple-Net Lease, Financial Performance, SEC Filing, 10-Q, Real Estate Investment Trust, Debt Financing, Bonds, FFO, AFFO, Corporate Governance

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