CCG Campus Crest Communities, Inc.

Campus Crest Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCG) today announced its leasing results for the 2014/2015 academic year. The following tables highlight the leasing status as of September 30, 2014:

Final Occupancy Summary - Operating Properties

    2013-2014     2014-2015      

Rental Rate

Category Properties   Beds   Signed1     %     Actual2     %     Forecast3     %    

Change4

 

Change5

                Operating Properties by Occupancy

 

  Tier 1 (98%+) 28 14,323 14,311 99.9 % 14,254 99.5 % 14,010 97.8 % (1.7 %) 2.4 % Tier 2 (95% to 97.9%) 6 3,432 3,355 97.8 % 3,326 96.9 % 3,206 93.4 % (3.5 %) 1.1 % Tier 3 (90% to 94.9%) 13 6,108 5,632 92.2 % 5,628 92.1 % 5,613 91.9 % (0.2 %) 2.9 % Tier 4 (Below 90%) 29   15,408   12,029     78.1 %     11,874     77.1 %     12,973     84.2 %     7.1 %   (0.6 %) Total Operating Properties 76   39,271   35,327     90.0 %     35,082     89.3 %     35,802     91.2 %     1.9 %   1.3 %   Operating Properties By Ownership   Wholly Owned 32 17,476 16,048 91.8 % 15,861 90.8 % 16,100 92.1 % 1.3 % 2.0 % Joint Venture 9 5,148 4,197 81.5 % 4,141 80.4 % 4,110 79.8 % (0.6 %) 2.7 % Copper Beech 35   16,647   15,082     90.6 %     15,080     90.6 %     15,592     93.7 %     3.1 %   0.2 % Total Operating Properties 76   39,271   35,327     90.0 %     35,082     89.3 %     35,802     91.2 %     1.9 %   1.3 %  

Footnotes:

1) Total signed leases as of September 30, 2013, as reported in October 1, 2013 press release 2) Actual physical occupancy during the 2013/2014 academic year 3) Forecast 2014/2015 physical occupancy based on leases signed as of September 30, 2014 and projected tenant attrition 4) Year over year change in occupancy based on actual 2013/2014 and forecast 2014/2015 5) Forecast rental rate change for the 2014-2015 academic year over the 2013-2014 academic achieved rental RevPOB  

Final Occupancy Summary - 2014 Deliveries

    2014-2015 Category Properties   Beds   Forecast1 %   2014 Deliveries By Type   Grove & Copper Beech 7 4,369 3,176 72.7% evo Philadelphia 1 819 396 48.4% evo Montreal 2   2,223   242 10.9% Total 2014 Deliveries 10   7,411   3,814 51.5%   2014 Deliveries By Ownership   Wholly Owned 4 2,469 1,927 78.0% Joint Venture 6   4,942   1,887 38.2% Total 2014 Deliveries 10   7,411   3,814 51.5%  

Footnote:

1) Forecast 2014/2105 physical occupancy based on leases signed as of September 30, 2014 and projected tenant attrition

"We are pleased with the solid results in our operating assets. The 2014/2015 academic year represents notable change from prior results," remarked Ted W. Rollins, Chief Executive Officer. "With a goal of eliminating the occupancy volatility we witnessed in prior years, we spent considerable time during the quarter ensuring that investors could readily compare our forecast occupancy to actual occupancy achieved during the 2013/2014 academic year. We implemented process improvements to include increasing our timeframe for identifying no-shows and potential skips from four weeks to a full twelve weeks prior to move-in in order to enhance yield management across our operating properties. Additionally, we have included greater portfolio disclosure to aid in analysis. In total, these steps are representative of our heightened focus on operations."

“Our 2014 new deliveries, as a whole, did not meet our leasing expectations. Some projects suffered from construction delays, many weather related, which resulted in our having to move residents in later than planned. We value the customer experience and have already taken steps to remedy. We do not expect the delays to have a significant impact on our third quarter results. Delays, which are not uncommon with new construction, obviously can impact initial operating results yet favorable leasing velocity can be achieved year over year. Based on our past new delivery experience where there were delays, we delivered second year occupancy of 92% following a first year opening of 64% - a full 28 percentage points of lease up.”

“We have delineated the occupancy for our evo projects in Philadelphia and Montreal to provide greater transparency. We are disappointed in the progress in Montreal. We attribute the low occupancy to a variety factors and are working diligently to improve operating results. Philadelphia is well positioned for a year-two stabilization and has achieved first year occupancy comparable to those achieved by the direct peer set. With amenities just now being completed, we readily expect further leasing activity in early 2015.”

About Campus Crest Communities, Inc.

Campus Crest Communities, Inc. is a leading owner and manager of high-quality student housing properties located close to college campuses in targeted markets. It has ownership interests in 86 student housing properties with over 46,000 beds across North America. Additional information can be found on the Company's website at http://www.campuscrest.com.

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Campus Crest Communities, Inc.Aaron Halfacre, 704-496-2500Investor.Relations@CampusCrest.com