Alexander’s Inc. (ALX)

Host Andrew Walker welcomes back Bill Chen for the fastest return in YAVP history. After running out of time in their last chat, Bill returns to dissect Alexander’s Inc. (ALX), exploring its complex debt restructuring, unique real estate portfolio, and intriguing market valuation. The two dive deep into the Bloomberg HQ lease, the nuances of retail space refinancing, and the strategic implications of Steven Roth’s leadership. They also tackle REIT governance concerns, dividend sustainability, and the mystery behind ALX’s high short interest. Bill closes with thoughts on grocery-anchored REITs, White Stone, and REIT buybacks.