First Industrial Realty Trust : BofA Securities Global Real Estate Conference Presentation

BofA Securities Global Real Estate Conference

September 2023

Safe Harbor

This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We intend for such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, and are generally identifiable by use of the words "believe," "expect," "plan," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," "seek," "target," "potential," "focus," "may," "will," "should" or similar words. Although we believe the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained or that results will not materially differ. Factors which could have a materially adverse effect on our operations and future prospects include, but are not limited to: changes in national, international, regional and local economic conditions generally and real estate markets specifically; changes in legislation/regulation (including changes to laws governing the taxation of real estate investment trusts) and actions of regulatory authorities; the uncertainty and economic impact of pandemics, epidemics or other public health emergencies or fear of such events, such as the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); our ability to qualify and maintain our status as a real estate investment trust; the availability and attractiveness of financing (including both public and private capital) and changes in interest rates; the availability and attractiveness of terms of additional debt repurchases; our ability to retain our credit agency ratings; our ability to comply with applicable financial covenants; our competitive environment; changes in supply, demand and valuation of industrial properties and land in our current and potential market areas; our ability to identify, acquire, develop and/or manage properties on favorable terms; our ability to dispose of properties on favorable terms; our ability to manage the integration of properties we acquire; potential liability relating to environmental matters; defaults on or non-renewal of leases by our tenants; decreased rental rates or increased vacancy rates; higher-than-expected real estate construction costs and delays in development or lease-up schedules; potential natural disasters and other potentially catastrophic events such as acts of war and/or terrorism; technological developments, particularly those affecting supply chains and logistics; litigation, including costs associated with prosecuting or defending claims and any adverse outcomes; risks associated with our investments in joint ventures, including our lack of sole decision-making authority; and other risks and uncertainties described under the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as well as those risks and uncertainties discussed from time to time in our other Exchange Act reports and in our other public filings with the SEC. We caution you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect our outlook only and speak only as of the date of this press release or the dates indicated in the statements. We assume no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements. For further information on these and other factors that could impact us and the statements contained herein, reference should be made to our filings with the SEC.

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Company Overview

Strategy to Create Value

U.S. industrial platform

focused on 15 key logistics markets

with a Coastal orientation

Distribution/logistics critical supply chain properties

Drive cash flow growth by:

• increasing rents
• capturing rental rate bumps
• sustaining occupancy

New investment primarily via profitable development of best-in-class assets

Strong balance sheet,

prudent enterprise risk management

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2Q23 Highlights (1)

Portfolio Metrics

97.7%		10.8%		74.1%
Occupancy		Cash Same Store		Cash Rental Rate
		NOI Growth		Increase
				New FR Quarterly Record

	63%
	Cash Rental Rate Increase on Signed Leases
	Commencing in 2023 Through July 19th(1)
Development	136 KSF start in Miami, $34M estimated investment
159 KSF start in Southern California, $31M estimated investment
Development	2Q: 50% of 129 KSF First Steele, Seattle; 56 KSF First Park Miami Bldg. 13
Leasing	3Q: 132 KSF FirstGate, South Florida; 421 KSF Camelback 303 JV, Phoenix

Dispositions	Sold a 183 KSF building in Houston and one land site in Minneapolis for a
total of $17M

(1) Per the Company's results press release dated July 19, 2023 and earnings call dated July 20, 2023.	| 5