DALLAS, TX – (January 21, 2025) – Sealy & Company, a leader in commercial real estate investment and operations, closed 2024 with remarkable growth and achievement, building on nearly 80 years of expertise. With a $2.9 billion portfolio spanning 31.8 million square feet of industrial assets in 28 U.S. markets, the company continues its legacy of success.

Navigating Market Cycles with Precision

In 2024, Sealy & Company skillfully executed a near-term, low-to-no leverage acquisition strategy, effectively managing risk amid an uncertain macro environment.  Remaining true to our proven investment thesis focusing on quality assets that perform well over market cycles, Sealy & Company continues to strengthen our portfolio and ability to navigate economic fluctuations with confidence.  Sealy wrapped up the year with a significant acquisition of two premier Class-A industrial properties totaling 589,598 square feet closing on December 20th, which expanded our Memphis footprint.

2024 Investment Highlights:

• Total Deal Volume:  Achieved total deal volume of $238 million, reflecting a focused and strategic approach to real estate investments
• Expanding Footprint:  Added over 1.74 million square feet of Class A industrial assets in key markets to the portfolio
• Strategy Execution: Confidently executed a near-term no to low-leverage strategy for acquiring properties

Investing in Our People

Sealy & Company believes investing in our people is key to driving long-term success. In 2024, we strengthened our commitment to workforce development, personal growth, and operational excellence through several initiatives.  2024 also marked Sealy & Company’s sixth consecutive year of being recognized as a Great Place To Work as well as the company’s inclusion on the 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces in Real Estate list.

2024 Growth & Development Highlights:

• Workforce Expansion and Development: Added seven new positions and promoted six employees, providing growth opportunities that align with our culture of internal advancement.

• Financial Education: Hosted financial education workshops designed to empower employees with tools to manage budgeting, saving, and investing confidently.

• Sealy Operations Summit: Brought together Sealy operational teams from across the country to collaborate, share best practices, and align strategic goals.
• Continuing Education: Employees participated in certification programs and professional development opportunities, advancing their expertise and enhancing the company’s overall performance.
• Internship Opportunities and Career Fairs: Provided internships across three departments and attended college career fairs building relationships with potential future team members while fostering growth and development for up-and-coming professionals.

Impacting Communities Nationwide

Sealy & Company’s community commitment extended beyond internal development. In 2024, the company deepened its philanthropic footprint with contributions to numerous industry, civic, and charitable organizations.

2024 Community Impact Highlights

• Industry Engagement: Continued sponsorships of SIOR national, regional, and local chapters demonstrating our dedication to industry collaboration and thought leadership.
• Thought Leadership: Our team actively contributed to the industry dialogue at numerous industry events including the Sealy Industrial Outlook call and 2024 Heartland Industrial Summit.
• Supported Numerous Civic & Charitable Causes Across The Country: Continued our focus to make a lasting positive impact in the communities in which we live and work through time, sponsorship, and monetary contributions to key initiatives such as CJ Byron Nelson Cup, Texas Children’s Houston Open, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Holy Angels, City of Refuge, Feed My Starving Children,  The Gingerbread House Child Advocacy Center, Salvation Army Angle Tree, Geaux 4 Kids, and many others.

Our culture of compassion and care underscores our dedication to building connections that enhance the well-being of the communities we serve.

Performance and Sustainability

Sealy & Company’s focus on sustainability and operational excellence remained a cornerstone in 2024. Significant strides were made to enhance portfolio performance, reduce environmental impact, and create value for tenants. Notably, three additional properties achieved the prestigious BOMA 360 certification, underscoring the company’s commitment to best-in-class management practices.

2024 Property Management and Operations Initiatives

• Building Operations and Management: Including standard operating procedures, preventative maintenance, and financial management practices.
• Life Safety, Security, and Risk Management: Adhering to stringent safety and risk protocols to protect tenants and occupants including emergency preparedness and response plans, fire and life safety systems, and cyber security protections to safeguard both physical and digital assets.
• Energy and Environmental Sustainability: Encouraging tenants to adopt robust energy management practices, waste management, recycling programs, and other sustainable initiatives.
• Tenant and Community Engagement: Fostering positive relationships with tenants through consistent communication, community involvement, and amenities that support a high quality of life.

Our focus on sustainability and performance ensures we remain resilient, competitive, and aligned with the evolving expectations of the commercial real estate industry.

A Legacy of Longevity and Success:

Founded in 1946, Sealy & Company has built a legacy of strategic growth, achieving over $6.5 billion in investments over the last two decades. Our proprietary network of key market participants, combined with local expertise and dedicated management teams, allows us to efficiently source and manage investment opportunities while maintaining a focus on delivering value and mitigating risk.  Sealy & Company remains poised for continued success in the evolving commercial real estate sector.