UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
x | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For fiscal year ended December 31, 2005
OR
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 1-11706
CARRAMERICA REALTY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland | 52-1796339 | |
(State of Incorporation) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
1850 K Street, N.W. | ||
Washington, D.C. | 20006 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (202) 729-1700
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class |
Name of each exchange on which registered | |
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value |
New York Stock Exchange | |
Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $0.01 Par Value |
New York Stock Exchange |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
Yes þ No ¨
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ¨ No þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No ¨
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrants knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ¨
Indicate by a check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer þ |
Accelerated filer ¨ | Non-accelerated filer ¨ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.): Yes ¨ No ¨
As of June 30, 2005, the aggregate market value of Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was approximately $2.0 billion, based upon the closing price of $36.18 on the New York Stock Exchange composite tape on such date.
Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of February 10, 2006: 58,834,048
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: Portions of the proxy statement for the Annual Stockholders Meeting to be held in 2006 are incorporated by reference into Part III.
PART 1
Item 1. | Business |
THE COMPANY
General
CarrAmerica Realty Corporation is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT). We focus on the acquisition, development, ownership and operation of office properties, located primarily in selected markets across the United States. As of December 31, 2005, we owned greater than 50% interests in 235 operating office buildings containing a total of approximately 18.4 million square feet of net rentable area. The operating buildings in which we owned a controlling interest as of December 31, 2005 were 89.4% leased. These properties had approximately 1,254 tenants. As of December 31, 2005, we also owned minority interests (ranging from 15% to 50%) in 50 operating office buildings and one building under development. The 50 operating office buildings contain a total of approximately 7.9 million square feet of net rentable area. The one office building under development will contain approximately 154,000 square feet of net rentable area. The operating buildings in which we owned a minority interest as of December 31, 2005 were 91.4% leased.
We were organized as a Maryland corporation on July 9, 1992. We or our predecessor, The Oliver Carr Company (OCCO), have developed, owned and operated office buildings in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area for more than 40 years. Our experienced staff of approximately 640 employees, including about 380 on-site building employees, provides a broad range of real estate services. Our principal executive offices are located at 1850 K Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20006. Our telephone number is 202-729-1700. Our web site can be found at www.carramerica.com.
Business Strategy
Our primary business objectives are to achieve long-term sustainable per share earnings and cash flow growth and to maximize stockholder value by acquiring, developing, owning and operating office properties primarily in markets throughout the United States that we believe exhibit strong, long-term growth characteristics. We believe we utilize our knowledge of our core markets to evaluate market conditions and determine whether those conditions favor acquisition, development or disposition of assets. During the last five years, we have actively deployed capital between acquisitions and development in order to create a portfolio that we believe demonstrates strong long-term growth prospects. In addition to seeking growth through acquisitions and development, we continue to strive to retain tenants and attract new tenants in our existing portfolio. We believe that our focus on our local relationships in our core markets, on customer service, primarily through superior property management, and our fast and responsive leasing initiatives has enabled us to maintain strong portfolio performance in an improving office market.
Our principal segment of operations is real estate property operations, which consists primarily of commercial property ownership. Approximately 95.0% of our operating revenues for the year ended December 31, 2005 were associated with our real estate property operations. Other business activities, including development and property management services, are included in other operations.
Market Focus
Core Market Data and Outlook
We have properties in 12 U.S. markets. While we are active in all of our markets, our invested capital is concentrated in four markets: Northern California; Washington, D.C.; Southern California; and Seattle, Washington. During 2005, 85.4% of our rental revenue and 88.2% of our total property operating income was derived from these four markets.
Each of our markets is managed by a Market Managing Director (MMD), who is responsible for maximizing returns on our existing portfolio and pursuing investment, development and service opportunities. They ensure that we are consistently meeting the needs of our customers, identifying new growth or capital deployment opportunities and sustaining active relationships with real estate brokers. Because of their ties and experience in the local markets, our MMDs have extensive knowledge of local conditions in their respective markets and are an important part of building our local operations and investment strategies.
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Our property operating income by market for the year ended December 31, 2005 was as follows:
Market |
Percent of Property Operating1 Income for the Year Ended 12/31/2005 | |
Washington, D.C. Metro |
35.7 | |
Northern California |
31.8 | |
San Diego |
9.3 | |
Seattle |
5.6 | |
Orange County, CA |
3.6 | |
Denver |
2.8 | |
Chicago |
2.7 | |
Salt Lake City |
2.4 | |
Los Angeles |
2.2 | |
Dallas |
2.0 | |
Portland |
1.0 | |
Austin |
0.9 | |
100.0 | ||
1 | Property operating income is total property operations revenue less property operating expenses (excludes all properties sold in 2005). |
After several years of adverse conditions in the commercial office real estate markets, vacancy rates peaked in the majority of our markets in 2003 and then began to improve. At the end of 2005, vacancy rates in all of our markets were declining due to continuing positive net absorption. As a result of improved office job growth, we believe leasing activity is up significantly, and we believe that market rental rates have stabilized in all of our markets and have improved in many of our markets, including Washington, D.C. and Southern California. We anticipate rental economics will continue to improve in the majority of our markets in 2006.
As a result of the improving market conditions described above, our occupancy in our consolidated portfolio of operating properties increased to 89.4% at December 31, 2005 compared to 88.2% at December 31, 2004 and 87.8% at December 31, 2003. If demand continues to improve in 2006, we expect our occupancy to improve further. Our occupancy improved in 2005 over 2004 due to improving rental markets. Our same store (properties we owned in both years) occupancy was 90.3% at December 31, 2005 compared to 89.4% at December 31 2004. We earned $3.3 million of lease termination fees in 2005 compared to $7.0 million in 2004. These fees are non-recurring in nature and we cannot determine at this time what termination fees, if any, we will generate in 2006.
Not withstanding the improving markets for office space and declining vacancy rates in most of our markets, rental rates on space that was re-leased in 2005 decreased an average of 16.9% as compared to rates under expiring leases. While we believe market rental rates have stabilized and are improving in many of our markets, rental rates for in-place leases in certain markets, particularly in our Northern California market, remain significantly above current market rental rates. We estimate that market rental rates on leased space expiring in 2006 will be, on average, approximately 10%-12% lower than straight-lined rents on expiring leases. We have 2.5 million square feet of space on which leases are currently scheduled to expire in 2006, including 1.0 million square feet of space in Northern California where we expect the largest roll-down of rents to occur on expiring leases.
We are currently marketing or anticipate marketing several properties for sale. There can be no assurance any of these sales will be consummated. We plan to use any proceeds resulting from the sale of any property for the acquisition or development of other properties or for general corporate purposes, including ongoing tenant improvements and the funding of cash flow shortfalls in order to maintain and pay dividends on our common and preferred stock and distributions to third party unitholders in certain of our subsidiaries.
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We have decided, based on current returns and other market factors to market for sale the majority of our wholly-owned properties in Chicago and Denver, and we began these efforts in the first quarter of 2006. We intend to reinvest the proceeds from the sale of Chicago and Denver in our other markets where we believe we will recognize a greater return on our invested capital. The properties did not meet our criteria to be classified as held for sale for financial reporting purposes as of December 31, 2005. There can be no assurance that these dispositions will be consummated on favorable terms, if at all. A summary of the net book value of the assets and the operating results of our Chicago and Denver properties as of and for the twelve months ended December 31, 2005 is as follows:
Amount |
% of Portfolio Total |
|||||
(In thousands) | ||||||
Assets (net book value) |
$ | 202,924 | 6.4 | % | ||
Rental revenue |
33,486 | 7.5 | % | |||
Property operating income1 |
18,080 | 6.2 | % |
1 | Property operating income is property operations revenue less property operating expenses. |
Market Strategy
While we believe that most of our core markets provide opportunities for strong returns on investment, we believe that the supply and demand characteristics of our four largest markets will result in higher returns from long term ownership. We regularly re-evaluate our investment focus between our markets and periodically reallocate capital between them. As part of our continuing evaluation of our portfolio, we have determined that we will be better positioned in this market environment by concentrating our focus in markets where we have greater scale and market penetration, which we believe will enable us to reduce overhead while maintaining our growth initiatives and the diversification of our tenant base.
Disciplined Investment Strategy
We have established a set of physical, geographic and financial criteria to evaluate how we allocate our capital resources among investment choices. Our disciplined investment strategy is adjusted from time to time in response to market changes or corporate priorities between markets or asset types depending upon the market or the investment opportunity. In general, we focus our investing on high quality assets that improve our quality of cash flows through the geographic location of the asset/physical characteristics and/or the creditworthiness of tenants. Consistent with this strategy, we are seeking to upgrade our portfolio by acquiring or developing Class A properties located primarily in the Washington, D.C. metro area, Northern and Southern California and Seattle, Washington and by pursuing investment and development opportunities in our other markets. In late 2006 and into 2007, we anticipate commencing construction activities in various markets where we currently own or are seeking to purchase land suitable for development.
Acquisitions and Dispositions
From time to time, we have been very active in acquiring office properties. We believe that our responsiveness to seller timing and structural parameters helps provide us with a competitive advantage in consummating acquisitions in a highly-competitive marketplace. During 2005, we acquired eight operating properties from third parties. The acquisitions involved properties totaling approximately 1.4 million rentable square feet and our total investment was approximately $394.1 million. The acquisition environment has become more competitive over the last several years and it has become increasingly difficult to find acquisitions that meet our financial return objectives. However, we will continue to selectively pursue acquisitions in our markets where attractive opportunities exist, particularly when pricing yields make acquisitions of existing properties attractive in comparison to new property development. In addition, we will continue to pursue our strategy of recycling capital out of underperforming properties and redeploying such capital primarily into our Washington, D.C., Northern and Southern California and Seattle, Washington markets, either through acquisitions or development.
We also may dispose of assets that become inconsistent with our long-term strategic or return objectives. We may then redeploy the proceeds from the dispositions into other office properties, use them to fund development operations or to support other corporate needs. We also may contribute properties that we own to joint ventures with third parties. We expect dispositions to approximately equal acquisitions in 2006.
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Development
Development of office properties is a component of our long-term growth strategy. We believe that long-term investment returns resulting from stabilized properties we develop should generally exceed those from properties we acquire. We seek to control development risks by:
| Employing extensively trained and experienced development personnel; |
| Entering into guaranteed maximum price construction contracts with seasoned and credible contractors; |
| Focusing on pre-leasing space and build-to-suit opportunities where appropriate; and |
| Analyzing the supply and demand characteristics of a market before commencing inventory development in that market. |
The competitive acquisition environment has driven acquisition prices in some markets to at or above replacement cost. As a result, in order to continue to seek to drive rental revenue growth in the long term, we have commenced development on one office property in a joint venture and plan development on other projects. Our plans include a project in Washington, D.C., the redevelopment of a property in Seattle, Washington which we acquired in January 2006 and other possible projects in Seattle, Washington; San Diego, California; Austin, Texas; Dallas, Texas and Salt Lake City, Utah. We are also actively searching for additional land sites suitable for development.
Financing
We manage our capital structure to reflect a flexible, long-term investment approach, generally seeking to match the stable return nature of our assets with a mix of equity and various debt instruments. We mainly use fixed rate debt instruments in order to match the returns from our real estate assets. We also utilize variable rate debt for short-term financing purposes or to protect against the risk, that at certain times, fixed rates may overstate our long-term costs of borrowing if assumed inflation or growth in the economy implicit in higher fixed interest rates do not materialize. At times, our mix of variable and fixed rate debt may not suit our needs. At those times, we use derivative financial instruments, including interest rate swaps and caps, forward interest rate options or interest rate options in order to assist us in managing our debt mix. We will either hedge our variable rate debt to give it a fixed interest rate or hedge fixed rate debt to give it a variable interest rate.
We anticipate that our cash flow from operations will be adversely affected in 2006 by declining rental rates in certain of our markets with expiring leases, particularly in Northern California, rent abatement features in many of the new leases at our properties, and most significantly, our estimated tenant-related and other capital expenditures associated with new leases. We anticipate that, in order to maintain our expected quarterly dividend, we will be required to fund a shortfall of cash from operations of approximately $75 to $90 million in 2006. In order to satisfy this shortfall, we currently expect to be required to borrow under our line of credit and/or dispose of properties we otherwise would choose not to sell. In addition, our ability to borrow under our line of credit to fund these anticipated levels of tenant and other capital expenditures and to pay our expected dividend may be limited by the terms of our debt covenants.
There can be no assurance that circumstances may not change and as a result of poorer than expected operating results or the inability to obtain financing on favorable terms, or at all, that we will not later reduce our dividend below the current rate. We generally are restricted from paying dividends that would exceed 90% of our funds from operations during any four-quarter period.
Joint Ventures
We use joint venture arrangements selectively to reduce investment risk by diversifying capital deployment and to enhance returns on invested capital through fee income derived from service arrangements with joint ventures. During 2005, we entered into a new joint venture arrangement with institutional investors advised by JPMorgan Asset Management. The joint venture, in which we are a 20% partner, acquired a three building 984,000
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rentable square foot property in Addison, Texas for approximately $153.5 million. Our equity investment, net of debt used to finance the acquisition, was $10.4 million in cash.
Corporate Structure
We are structured as an umbrella partnership REIT or UPREIT, and substantially all of our business is conducted through our operating partnership, the CarrAmerica Realty Operating Partnership, L.P. (Operating Partnership). Our primary asset is our interest in the Operating Partnership. We believe an UPREIT structure enables us to better compete with other office REITs, many of which are structured as UPREITs, for the acquisition of properties from tax-motivated sellers by allowing the Operating Partnership to issue units of limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership to these sellers who then contribute properties to the Operating Partnership, thereby enabling those sellers to realize certain tax benefits that would be unavailable if we purchased properties directly for cash.
2005 Activities
Acquisition Activity
During 2005, we made eight acquisitions of operating properties (16 buildings) from third parties. The acquisitions involved properties totaling almost 1.4 million rentable square feet and our investment was approximately $394.1 million. The table below details our 2005 consolidated acquisitions.
Property Name |
Market |
Month |
Number of Buildings |
Rentable Square Footage |
Purchase Cost (000) | ||||||
North Creek Corporate Center |
Seattle, WA | Jun-05 | 3 | 95,267 | $ | 16,455 | |||||
Fairchild Dr. |
Northern California | Aug-05 | 2 | 131,561 | 53,461 | ||||||
2711 N. First St. |
Northern California | Aug-05 | 1 | 74,621 | 6,185 | ||||||
Park Place |
Washington, D.C. Metro | Aug-05 | 1 | 166,446 | 59,685 | ||||||
West Willows |
Seattle, WA | Aug-05 | 3 | 155,830 | 35,527 | ||||||
Chancellor Park |
San Diego, CA | Sep-05 | 2 | 190,946 | 55,512 | ||||||
Tysons International |
Washington, D.C. Metro | Nov-05 | 2 | 434,606 | 122,210 | ||||||
Plaza at North Creek |
Seattle, WA | Dec-05 | 2 | 193,454 | 45,068 |
We also entered into a joint venture arrangement with institutional investors advised by JPMorgan Asset Management. The joint venture, in which we own a 20% interest, acquired a three building 984,000 rentable square foot property in Addison, Texas for approximately $153.5 million. Our equity investment, net of debt used to finance the acquisition, was $10.4 million in cash.
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Disposition Activity
During 2005, we sold 11 operating properties (32 buildings) totaling approximately 2.9 million square feet for approximately $419.9 million in cash, recognizing a total gain on the sales of $120.9 million. The table below details our 2005 dispositions.
2005 | ||||||||||||
Property Name |
Market |
Sale |
Number of Buildings |
Rentable Square Footage |
Net Cash Proceeds ($000) |
Gain Recognized ($000) | ||||||
Alton Deere |
Orange County, CA | Mar-05 | 6 | 182,561 | 31,469 | 9,009 | ||||||
CarrAmerica Corporate Center1 |
Northern California | Mar-05 | 7 | 1,004,679 | 153,986 | 77,454 | ||||||
Westlake Spectrum |
Los Angeles, CA | Apr-05 | 2 | 108,084 | 20,641 | 3,792 | ||||||
Hacienda West |
Northern California | Sep-05 | 2 | 207,518 | 37,287 | 10,902 | ||||||
Phoenix2 |
Phoenix, AZ | Sep-05/Oct-05 | 4 | 532,506 | 75,377 | 25 | ||||||
Valley Business Park II |
Northern California | Dec-05 | 6 | 166,928 | 18,246 | 3,005 | ||||||
Two Mission |
Dallas, TX | Dec-05 | 1 | 77,359 | 6,125 | 931 | ||||||
Quorum North, Quorum Place, 5000 Quorum3 |
Dallas, TX | Dec-05 | 3 | 453,451 | 34,960 | 63 | ||||||
2600 W. Olive |
Los Angeles, CA | Dec-05 | 1 | 145,274 | 41,814 | 15,689 |
1 | We retained a 20% interest in the property through a joint venture. |
2 | We recognized an impairment loss of $0.9 million on these properties in the second and third quarters of 2005. |
3 | We recognized impairment losses of $5.8 million on these properties in the first and fourth quarters of 2005. |
In January 2005, a joint venture in which we own a 30% interest sold a condominium interest in a building. We recognized a gain of $1.7 million on this transaction and received cash proceeds of $6.5 million. On March 31, 2005, we had a partial sale of CarrAmerica Corporate Center to a joint venture in return for a 20% interest in the venture and cash, net of an additional capital contribution, of approximately $151.3 million. We recognized a gain of $77.4 million on the transaction. In June 2005, a joint venture in which we own a 35% interest sold an office property. We recognized a gain from this sale of $0.8 million and received cash proceeds of $5.8 million. In October 2005, a joint venture in which we own a 20% interest disposed of its sole operating property. We realized a gain of approximately $7.8 million, net of $4.2 million of tax, from the sale. We received cash proceeds from the sale of $16.6 million.
Development Activity
As of December 31, 2005, we had under development approximately 154,000 rentable square feet of office space in a joint venture project in which we own a minority interest. This project is expected to cost approximately $25.1 million, of which our total investment is expected to be approximately $5.0 million. Through December 31, 2005, approximately $8.1 million, or 32.2%, of total project costs had been expended on this project.
Financing Activity
We issued $250.0 million principal amount of senior unsecured notes in December 2005 with net proceeds of approximately $247.5 million. The notes bear interest at 5.50% per annum payable semi-annually beginning June 15, 2006. The notes mature on December 15, 2010. We used the proceeds from the notes to pay down our unsecured credit facility.
On August 5, 2005, we issued 2,649,000 shares of common stock. The net proceeds of the offering were approximately $99.5 million and were used to repay a portion of the borrowings under our $500.0 million revolving credit facility and in turn fund current and potential acquisitions and other working capital and general corporate purposes, including the funding of dividends on our common and preferred stock and making distributions to third party unitholders in certain of our subsidiaries.
$100.0 million of our senior unsecured notes matured on March 1, 2005 and were repaid on that date using borrowings from our unsecured credit facility.
We also repaid $22.6 million of fixed rate mortgage debt and $16.2 million in notes payable in 2005.
As of December 31, 2005, 88.4% of our debt carried a fixed rate of interest (excluding the impact of interest rate cap agreements) and 11.6% is subject to variable rates of interest, including our line of credit and debt related to interest rate swap agreements.
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Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this Form 10-K which are not historical fact may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act). We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Such statements (none of which are intended as a guarantee of performance) are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause our actual future results, achievements or transactions to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date this Form 10-K is filed with the SEC. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements as the same may be supplemented from time to time. Such factors include, among others:
| National and local economic, business and real estate conditions that will, among other things, affect: |
| Demand for office space, |
| The extent, strength and duration of any economic recovery, including the effect on demand for office space and the creation, cost and timing of new office development, |
| Availability and creditworthiness of tenants, |
| The level of lease rents, and |
| The availability of financing for both tenants and us; |
| Adverse changes in the real estate markets, including, among other things: |
| The extent of tenant bankruptcies, financial difficulties and defaults, |
| The extent of future demand for office space in our core markets and barriers to entry into markets which we may seek to enter in the future, |
| The extent of the decreases in rental rates, |
| Our ability to identify and consummate attractive acquisitions on favorable terms, |
| Our ability to successfully complete and lease development projects on time and within budget, |
| Our ability to consummate any planned dispositions in a timely manner on acceptable terms, and |
| Changes in operating costs, including real estate taxes, utilities, insurance and security costs; |
| Actions, strategies and performance of affiliates that we may not control or companies in which we have made investments; |
| Ability to obtain insurance at a reasonable cost; |
| Ability to maintain our status as a REIT for federal and state income tax purposes; |
| Ability to raise capital; |
| Effect of any terrorist activity or other heightened geopolitical risks; |
| Governmental actions and initiatives; and |
| Environmental/safety requirements. |
Available Information
The address of our site on the World Wide Web is www.carramerica.com. You may obtain on our web site, free of charge, a copy of this Form 10-K, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments filed to those reports, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such reports with the SEC.
Our Directors
The current members of our Board of Directors are as follows:
Thomas A. Carr, 47, has been our Chairman of the Board of Directors since May 2000, a director since 1993 and Chief Executive Officer since 1997. Mr. Carr was our President from 1993 until March 2002, our Chief Operating Officer from April 1995 to May 1997 and our Chief Financial Officer from February 1993 to April 1995. Mr. Carr holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brown University. Mr. Carr is a member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Governors of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Real Estate Round Table and Federal City Council. Mr. Carr is the brother of Robert O. Carr. Mr. Carr is chairman of the Executive Committee and a member of the Investment Committee of the Board of Directors. In addition, Mr. Carr is a member of managements Operating and Investment Committees.
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Bryce Blair, 47, has been a director since April 2005. Mr. Blair has served as the Chief Executive Officer of AvalonBay Communities, Inc., a residential real estate investment trust, since February 2001 and as Chairman of its Board of Directors since January 2002. He was AvalonBays President from September 2000 to March 2005 and its Chief Operating Officer from February 1999 to February 2001. He served as Senior Vice PresidentDevelopment, Acquisitions and Construction of AvalonBay from August 1993 to February 1999. From 1985 until 1993, Mr. Blair was a partner with Trammell Crow Residential, a diversified commercial real estate company. He holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School and an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from the University of New Hampshire. He is a member of the Board of Governors of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts and is Chairman of the Multifamily Council of the Urban Land Institute. Mr. Blair also is a member of the National Multi-Housing Council and the Young Presidents Organization. Mr. Blair is a member of the Executive Compensation Committee and the Investment Committee of the Board of Directors.
Andrew F. Brimmer, 79, has been a director since February 1993. He has been President of Brimmer & Company, Inc., an economic and financial consulting firm, since 1976. Dr. Brimmer is the Wilmer D. Barrett Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He also serves as a director of BlackRock Investment Income Trust, Inc., an investment management firm (and other funds) and Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc., producers of powertrain components and systems solutions. From June 1995 through August 1998, Dr. Brimmer served as chairman of the District of Columbia Financial Control Board. He was a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from March 1966 through August 1974. Dr. Brimmer received a Bachelor of Arts degree and a masters degree in economics from the University of Washington and a Ph.D. in economics from Harvard University. Dr. Brimmer is chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Conflicts Committee, the Executive Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors.
Dane Brooksher, 67, has been a director since December 2005. Mr. Brooksher is Chairman of ProLogis, a global provider of distribution services and facilities. He has been Chairman since March 1999 and he was Chief Executive Officer of ProLogis from March 1999 to December 2004. From November 1993 to March 1999, he was Co-Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of the company. Prior to joining ProLogis, Mr. Brooksher was with KPMG Peat Marwick for over 32 years, serving as Mid-West area managing partner and Chicago office managing partner. Mr. Brooksher earned his Bachelor of Arts from the College of William and Mary, where he is a director and past chairman of the Business School Foundation (formerly the Board of Sponsors). He is also trustee emeritus and past treasurer of the William and Mary Endowment Association, member of the Presidents Council and recipient of the 1991 Alumni Medallion. Mr. Brooksher is currently a Director of Qwest Communications International, Inc., a communications company, Pactiv Corporation, a producer of specialty packaging products, Cass Information Systems, Inc., a bank holding company providing payment and information processing services and a member of the Advisory Board of the J. L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University. Mr. Brooksher is a member of the Audit Committee and the Investment Committee of the Board of Directors.
Joan Carter, 62, has been a director since July 2003. Ms. Carter is co-founder of UM Holdings Ltd. and has been its President since 1973. UM Holdings owns and operates several private companies, including PetroChem Inspection Services, a provider of outsourced safety inspection to the petrochemical industry. Ms. Carter serves as Chief Executive Officer of PetroChem Inspection Services. UM Holdings is a major shareholder in Cybex International, a manufacturer of fitness equipment. Ms. Carter serves as Vice Chairman of the Cybex Board of Directors. She also serves on the Board of Trustees of the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, a financial services organization and served as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia from January 1998 through December 2000. A graduate of the College of Wooster, she currently serves on that schools Board of Trustees and is a Trustee for Lourdes Medical Center in Camden, New Jersey. Ms. Carter is the Chairman of the Executive Compensation Committee and is a member of the Audit Committee and Conflicts Committee of the Board of Directors.
Patricia Diaz Dennis, 59, has been a director since September 2005. Since September 1995, Ms. Dennis was employed by SBC Services, Inc. and, since November 18, 2005, by AT&T (formerly SBC). She has served as Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel since August 2004. From May 2002 to August 2004 she served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of SBC West. Ms. Dennis serves on the boards of directors of UST Inc., producers of smokeless tobacco products, premium wines and cigars, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, a financial services organization and Girl Scouts of the USA. Ms. Dennis was also named to the Texas State University System Board of Regents by Governor George W. Bush, and serves as a trustee for the
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NHP Foundation. Before joining SBC (now AT&T), Ms. Dennis was appointed to three federal government positions. Ms. Dennis was named a member of the National Labor Relations Board by former President Ronald Reagan. Later, President Reagan appointed Ms. Dennis as a commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission where she served from 1986 until 1989. From 1989 to 1991, Ms. Dennis was a partner in the law firm of Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue, where she served as a partner and the head of the communications department. In 1992, Ms. Dennis left the private sector and returned to public service when she was appointed by former President George Bush as assistant secretary of state for human rights and humanitarian affairs. Ms. Dennis holds a law degree from Loyola University of Los Angeles and an undergraduate degree from the University of California at Los Angeles. Ms. Dennis is a member of the Executive Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors.
Philip L. Hawkins, 50, has been a director since March 2002. Mr. Hawkins has been our President since March 2002 and Chief Operating Officer since October 1998. From February 1996 to October 1998, Mr. Hawkins served as Managing Director - Asset Management. From 1982 to February 1996, Mr. Hawkins was employed by Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate services company, since 1982. Mr. Hawkins is a director of SBA Communications Corporation, a publicly traded wireless tower owner and operator. He holds a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hamilton College. Mr. Hawkins is a member of the Investment Committee of the Board of Directors. In addition, Mr. Hawkins is a member of managements Operating and Investment Committees.
Robert E. Torray, 68, has been a director since February 2002. Mr. Torray is Chairman of Torray LLC, founded in 1972, and co-manages the assets of the Torray Fund (TORYX), and The Torray Institutional Fund (TORRX), Torray LLCs separate account business and the Torray Partners Fund. Mr. Torray is also the founder and chairman of Birmingham Capital Management Company, Birmingham, Alabama. He also serves on the Board of Directors of LaBranche & Co., Inc., a trading specialist firm. Mr. Torray received his Bachelor of Arts from Duke University. Mr. Torray is chairman of the Conflicts Committee and a member of the Audit Committee, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, the Executive Committee and the Executive Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.
Wesley S. Williams, Jr., 63, has been a director since February 1993. Since 1998, Mr. Williams has been Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors of Lockhart Companies, Inc., an owner and operator of commercial real estate and a provider of insurance and financial services, and of its real estate, insurance and consumer finance subsidiaries, and since 2004 has also been President of Lockhart Companies. From 1975 through 2004, Mr. Williams was a partner in the law firm of Covington & Burling. After serving as a junior member of the Faculty of Law of Columbia University, Mr. Williams was adjunct professor of real estate finance law at Georgetown University Law Center from 1971 to 1973. In addition, he is an author or contributing author of several texts on banking law and on real estate investment and finance, and served for more than a decade on the Editorial Advisory Board of the District of Columbia Real Estate Reporter. Mr. Williams was also Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond from 2003 through 2004 and was deputy chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond from 2001 through 2002. Mr. Williams is currently a member of the Board of Directors of The Bear Stearns Companies Inc., a publicly-traded investment banking, clearance and brokerage firm. Mr. Williams is also a member of the Board of Directors of the National Capital Bank of Washington, D.C. He was also, from 2001 through early 2005, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Mr. Williams received Bachelor of Arts and J.D. degrees from Harvard University, a Masters of Arts degree from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and an LL.M. degree from Columbia University. Mr. Williams is chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and the Investment Committee, and a member of the Audit Committee, Executive Committee and the Conflicts Committee of the Board of Directors. He also serves as the lead independent director of our Board of Directors.
Our Executive Officers and Certain Key Employees
Our executive officers and key employees (including employees of CarrAmerica Development, Inc. and other affiliates) are as follows:
Karen B. Dorigan, 41, has been Chief Investment Officer since November 2000. Prior to that time, she was Managing Director Capital Markets and Investments since April 1999. Prior to that time, Ms. Dorigan served as a Senior Vice President since May 1997. Prior to that, Ms. Dorigan served as one of our Vice Presidents since
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January 1996. Prior to that, Ms. Dorigan served for more than nine years in a variety of capacities in the development business of The Oliver Carr Company, including from February 1993 to January 1996 as a Vice President. Ms. Dorigan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School. Ms. Dorigan is a member of managements Operating and Investment Committees.
Linda A. Madrid, 46, has been Managing Director, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary since November 1998. Ms. Madrid also serves as Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer. Prior to that time Ms. Madrid served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel since March 1998. Prior to that time, Ms. Madrid had been Senior Vice President, Managing Director of Legal Affairs and Corporate Secretary of Riggs National Corporation/Riggs Bank N.A. since February 1996 and Vice President and Litigation Manager from September 1993 to January 1996. Before joining Riggs, Ms. Madrid practiced law in several law firms in Washington, D.C. and served as Assistant General Counsel for Amtrak. Ms. Madrid is a member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Association of Corporate Counsel. Ms. Madrid holds a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Arizona State University. Ms. Madrid is a member of managements Operating Committee.
Stephen E. Riffee, 48, has been Chief Financial Officer since April 1, 2002. Prior to that time, he served as Senior Vice President, Controller and Treasurer since July 1999. Prior to that time, Mr. Riffee served as Vice President Finance and Chief Accounting Officer of Marriott International, Inc. for three years. Prior to joining Marriott International, Inc., Mr. Riffee served as Assistant Vice President at Burlington Northern Railroad after having previously worked in the National Transportation Practice of KPMG Peat Marwick. Mr. Riffee holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce degree from the McIntire School of Commerce of the University of Virginia. Mr. Riffee is a member of managements Operating and Investment Committees.
Steven N. Bralower, 57, has been Executive Vice President of Carr Real Estate Services Inc., an affiliate that conducts management and leasing operations, since January 1999, and Senior Vice President of Carr Realty, L.P., a subsidiary, since May 1996. Mr. Bralower was Senior Vice President of Carr Real Estate Services Inc. from 1993 to May 1996. Mr. Bralower is a member of the Greater Washington Commercial Association of Realtors. Mr. Bralower has been a member of the Georgetown University Law Center adjunct faculty since 1987. Mr. Bralower holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kenyon College.
Robert O. Carr, 56, has been President of CarrAmerica Urban Development, LLC, a subsidiary of CarrAmerica Development Inc. since June 1998, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Carr Real Estate Services Inc., since February 1993. Mr. Carr served as President of Carr Real Estate Services Inc. from 1993 to 1998. Mr. Carr is a director of The Oliver Carr Company. From 1987 until February 1993, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of The Oliver Carr Company. Mr. Carr is a member of the Boards of Directors of the Greater Washington Research Center, the Corcoran School of Art and the National Cathedral School for Girls. Mr. Carr is also a member of the Greater Washington Board of Trade, the Urban Land Institute and the D.C. Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Carr holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Trinity College. Mr. Carr is the brother of Thomas A. Carr.
Clete Casper, 46, has been Market Managing Director Seattle since July 1999. Prior to that time Mr. Casper served as the Companys Vice President, Market Managing Director for Seattle since July 1996. Mr. Casper has over 20 years of experience in real estate and marketing. Prior to joining CarrAmerica, Mr. Casper was as a Senior Associate with CB Commercial Real Estate Group Inc., Seattle, Washington. Prior to that, Mr. Casper was with Sabey Corporation in Seattle, Washington, serving as Development Manager for four years and as a Marketing Associate for five years. Mr. Casper is a graduate of Washington State University. Mr. Casper is a member of managements Operating and Investment Committees.
Richard W. Greninger, 54, has been Managing Director Property Operations since May 1999. Prior to that time Mr. Greninger served as Senior Vice PresidentOperations since January 1998. Prior to that, Mr. Greninger had been the Senior Vice President of Carr Real Estate Services Inc., since March 1995. Prior to that time, he had been Vice President of Carr Real Estate Services Inc. since February 1993. During 1994, Mr. Greninger served as President of the Greater Washington Apartment and Office Building Association. Mr. Greninger has served as a director of both the Institute of Real Estate Management and the Building Owners and Managers Association and a former Chairman of its National Advisory Council. Mr. Greninger holds a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati and a Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio State University. Mr. Greninger is a member of managements Operating Committee.
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Kurt A. Heister, 36, has been Senior Vice President, Controller and Treasurer since November 2004. Prior to that Mr. Heister was Senior Vice President since August 2003 and Controller since joining the Company in August 2002. Prior to joining the Company, he worked for Arthur Andersen LLP for eleven years, most recently as a Senior Manager in their Real Estate and Hospitality practice. Mr. Heister holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Pennsylvania State University and is a Certified Public Accountant. Mr. Heister is a member of managements Operating Committee.
Thomas Levy, 41, has been Senior Vice President Investments since April 2001. He joined CarrAmerica in 1996 as Associate Due Diligence Officer after which he was promoted to Investments Director. He was promoted to Vice President of Special Projects in April 1999 and then promoted to Vice President Investments in April 2000. Prior to joining CarrAmerica, Mr. Levy was an Associate in the Investment Advisory Group at J.E. Roberts Companies for five years. Before joining J.E. Roberts, Mr. Levy was a Senior Consultant with Arthur Andersen & Company. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from American University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin. Mr. Levy is a member of managements Operating Committee.
Malcolm ODonnell, 52, joined CarrAmerica as Market Managing Director for our Southern California region in October 2000. He was previously employed as Principal of Alpine Holding and Keller Equity Group, Inc. overseeing development projects. From March 1997 to December 1997, Mr. ODonnell was Vice President of Acquisitions for Beacon Properties. Mr. ODonnell holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern California. Mr. ODonnell is a member of managements Operating Committee.
Gerald J. OMalley, 62, has been Market Managing Director Chicago since July 1999. Prior to that time Mr. OMalley served as Vice President, Market Managing Director for Chicago since July 1996. Mr. OMalley has over 32 years of experience in real estate marketing. Mr. OMalleys most recent experience includes 10 years as founder and President of G. J. OMalley & Company, a real estate office leasing company. Mr. OMalley holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Loyola University. Mr. OMalley is a member of managements Operating Committee.
Jeffrey S. Pace, 43, has been Market Managing Director Austin since July 1999, Denver and Salt Lake City since October 2004 and Dallas since May 2005. Prior to that time Mr. Pace served as Vice President, Market Managing Director for Austin, Texas since May 1997. Prior to that time, Mr. Pace held the position of Marketing Representative in the Dallas and Austin markets for Carlisle Property Company, Stockton, Luedmann, French & West and Trammell Crow Company from 1985 to 1997. Mr. Pace holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Mr. Pace is a member of managements Operating Committee.
Christopher Peatross, 40, joined us as Market Managing Director Northern California in May 2002. Before joining us, Mr. Peatross served as Senior Vice President for DivcoWest Properties. Before DivcoWest, Mr. Peatross was with Catellus Development Corporation for three years, Hunter Properties for two years and Spieker Properties for six years. Mr. Peatross holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Quantitative Economics from Stanford University. Mr. Peatross is a member of managements Operating Committee.
Darryl A. Simon, 49, joined CarrAmerica as Senior Vice President of Human Resources in June 2003. Prior to that time, Mr. Simon was Principal of Darryl A. Simon & Associates, LLC, an executive and organizational development consulting firm. Prior to his consulting firm, Mr. Simon held positions as Vice President, Human Resources for USEC, Inc., Vice President, Human Resources Planning and Leadership and Organizational Development for Manor Care Health Services, Inc., and directed human resources programs for MICROS Systems, Inc. Mr. Simon holds a Master of Science degree in Applied Behavioral Science and Organizational Development from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Communications from John Carroll University. He also holds a certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). Mr. Simon is a member of managements Operating Committee.
William L. Simpson II, 53, has been Chief Information Officer since August 2003. Mr. Simpson joined us in 2001 as a Vice President within the Information Technology department. Prior to that, he worked for KPMG LLPs Systems Integration consulting practice. Mr. Simpson has nearly 29 years of experience in information technology and finance across a broad range of industries in both the public and private sectors. He holds Bachelor and Master of Business Administration degrees from Stetson University. Mr. Simpson is a member of managements Operating Committee and chairs the Technology Investment Committee.
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Phillip S. Thomas, Jr., 42, was appointed to Managing Director for Metropolitan Washington, D.C. beginning June 1, 2005. Since July 2, 1999, Mr. Thomas served as Senior Vice President of Carr Real Estate Services, Inc. Prior to that time, he served as Vice President for five years. Mr. Thomas joined the company in 1986 as a leasing representative and was promoted to Assistant Vice President in 1991. Mr. Thomas has served on the Board of Directors of the Washington, D.C. Association of Realtors, and has served as Chairman of the Associations New Development and Zoning Committee. Mr. Thomas is also a past-president of The Greater Washington Commercial Association of Realtors and is a life member of the Million Dollar Leasing Club of the Association. Mr. Thomas received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from The University of Virginia. Mr. Thomas is a member of managements Operating Committee.
Stephen Walsh, 48, has been Senior Vice President of Capital Markets since April 2001. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Walsh served as Acting Manager for Capital Markets. Before joining CarrAmerica, Mr. Walsh was Vice President, Investor Relations for the Mills Corporation. Additionally, he served as Vice President in the Structured Debt Group at Bank of America, N.A. Mr. Walsh received his Master of Business Administration degree from George Washington University and his Bachelors degree from the State University of New York. Mr. Walsh is a member of managements Operating and Investment Committees.
Karen L. Widmayer, 47, has served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications since August 1999. Prior to that time Ms. Widmayer served as Vice President of Corporate Communications since 1997. Ms. Widmayer is an 18-year veteran of CarrAmerica and our predecessor company. Ms. Widmayer is responsible for our strategic marketing and branding, including media relations, advertising, community relations, employee communications, corporate and project marketing as well as our web site and intranet site. Ms. Widmayer performed Masters work in Economics at the University of Tennessee. Ms. Widmayer holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management from Virginia Intermont College. Ms. Widmayer is a member of managements Operating Committee.
James S. Williams, 49, has been a Managing Director since April 1999 and President of CarrAmerica Development Inc. since May 1999. Prior to that time Mr. Williams was Senior Vice President of CarrAmerica Development Inc. since October 1996. Mr. Williams rejoined us after two years as Vice President of Operations of Chadwick International. Prior to that, from 1983 to 1994, he served in a variety of capacities for The Oliver Carr Company including Senior Vice President of Development. Mr. Williams is a guest lecturer at George Washington University. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from West Virginia University. Mr. Williams is a member of the Board of Directors and a member of the Executive Committee of the District of Columbia Building Industry Association. He is a member of the Investment Committee of CarrAmerica Development, Inc. and a member of managements Investment and Operating Committees.
Item 1A. | Risk Factors |
In addition to the other information in this document, you should consider carefully the following risk factors in evaluating an investment in our securities. Any of these risks or the occurrence of any one or more of the uncertainties described below could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and the performance of our business.
Our performance and share value are subject to risks associated with the real estate industry
We derive a substantial majority of our operating and net income from the ownership and operation of office buildings. If we do not generate income sufficient to meet our operating expenses, including debt service and capital expenditures necessary to maintain or improve our properties, our financial performance, the value of our real estate assets and our ability to pay distributions to our securityholders, and consequently the value of our securities, will be adversely affected. We are susceptible to, among others, the following real estate industry risks:
| Downturns in the national, regional and local economic conditions where our properties are located, which generally will negatively impact the demand for office space and rental rates; |
| Local conditions such as an oversupply of office properties, including space available by sublease, or a reduction in demand for high rise and other office properties, making it more difficult for us to lease space at attractive rental rates, or at all; |
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| Competition from other available office properties, which could cause us to lose current or prospective tenants to other properties or cause us to reduce our rental rates; |
| Changes in market rental rates and our ability to fund repair and maintenance costs; |
| Our ability to fund the cost of tenant improvements, leasing commissions and other costs associated with leasing or re-letting space; |
| Earthquakes and other natural disasters, terrorist acts, civil disturbances or acts of war which may result in uninsured or underinsured losses; |
| Our ability to collect rent from tenants; and |
| Our ability to pay for adequate maintenance, insurance, utility, security and other operating costs, including real estate taxes and debt service payments, that are not necessarily reduced when circumstances such as market factors and competition cause a reduction in income from a property. |
Expected shortfalls in cash flow from operations could require us to draw on our line of credit or dispose of properties in order to meet our anticipated obligations and also may cause us to slow our development activity and/or limit our ability to declare and pay dividends at their current rate
We anticipate that our cash flow from operations will be adversely affected in 2006 by declining rental rates in certain of our markets with expiring leases, particularly in Northern California, rent abatement features in many of the new leases at our properties and, most significantly, our estimated tenant-related and other capital expenditures associated with new leases. We anticipate that, in order to maintain our expected quarterly dividend, we will be required to fund a shortfall of cash from operations of approximately $75 to $90 million in 2006. In order to satisfy this shortfall, we currently expect to be required to borrow under our line of credit and/or dispose of properties we otherwise would choose not to sell. Any borrowings under our line of credit to fund these shortfalls would reduce the amount of funds available for other purposes, such as potential acquisitions, capital improvements or development activities.
In addition, our ability to borrow under our line of credit to fund these anticipated levels of tenant and other capital expenditures and to pay our expected dividend may be limited by the terms of our debt covenants. During 2006, we expect to approach the limit of our unencumbered leverage ratio which restricts unsecured debt outstanding to no more than 60% of unencumbered assets. As of December 31, 2005, our unencumbered leverage ratio was 56.7%. Our unencumbered leverage ratio is most significantly impacted by the performance of our operating properties and net borrowings required to fund capital expenditures and pay our dividend as a result of insufficient operating cash flow. Incurring additional unsecured debt to acquire additional unencumbered assets does not impact our unencumbered leverage ratio as significantly as incurring additional debt for other purposes. The tangible fair market value of our unencumbered properties is calculated by applying capitalization rates stipulated in our line of credit of 8.5%9.0% to current operating income. Therefore, our unencumbered leverage ratio could increase if the operating income of our unencumbered properties decreases. Additionally, the ratio will increase as we acquire properties which have operating income which is lower than 8.5%9.0% of the amount invested. The additional debt required to fund our expected shortfall may result in us exceeding this limit.
Declines in overall economic activity, particularly in our Northern California, Washington, DC Metro Area, Southern California and Seattle core markets, could adversely affect our operating results
For several years, a weak economic climate affected the office real estate markets. At the end of 2005, vacancy rates in all of our markets were declining and rental economics slowly improving.
Rental rates on space that was re-leased in 2005 decreased an average of 16.9% in comparison to rates that were in effect under expiring leases. While market rental rates have stabilized and are improving in many of our markets, rental rates on in-place leases in certain markets, particularly in our Northern California market, remain significantly above current market rental rates. We estimate that market rental rates on leased space expiring in 2006 will be, on average, approximately 10%-12% lower than straight-lined rents on expiring leases. We have 2.5 million square feet of space on which leases are currently scheduled to expire in 2006, including 1.0 million square feet of space in Northern California where we expect the largest rollover of rents on expiring leases.
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We are particularly subject to the economic risks in our Northern California but also in our Washington, D.C. Metro Area, Southern California and Seattle core markets. These four markets represented approximately 31.8%, 35.7%, 15.1% and 5.6%, respectively, of our property operating income in 2005. A downturn in the economies of these markets, or the impact of a continued national economic downturn on these markets, could result in reduced demand for office space and decreasing rental rates.
One of the factors contributing to the decline in occupancy for our office properties was the increased level of early lease terminations. Future rental income may be affected by future lease terminations as we are unlikely to be able to collect upon termination the full contracted amount payable under the leases as well as the additional cost of re-leasing the space.
Further decreases in occupancy rates and/or further declines in rental rates, particularly in our Northern California, Washington, D.C. Metro Area, Southern California and Seattle core markets, may adversely affect our revenues and results of operations in subsequent periods, which could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity and financial condition, our ability to make distributions to our securityholders and result in a decline in the market value of our securities.
We may be unable to renew leases or relet space on similar terms, or at all, as leases expire or are terminated, or may expend significant capital in our efforts to relet space
From 2006 through 2010, leases representing approximately 60.5% of our rentable square feet at our currently stabilized properties will expire, with leases on over 9.6% of our rentable square feet expiring in each of those years. We may not be able to renew leases with our existing tenants or we may be unable to relet space to new tenants if our current tenants do not renew their leases or terminate their leases early. Even if our tenants renew their leases or we are able to relet the space, the terms and other costs of renewal or reletting, including the cost of required renovations, increased tenant improvement allowances, leasing commissions, declining rental rates and other potential concessions may be less favorable or more costly than the terms of our current leases or than we anticipate and could require the expenditure of significant amounts of capital. If we are unable to renew leases or relet space in a reasonable time, or if rental rates decline or tenant improvement, leasing commissions and other costs increase, it could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, liquidity and financial condition and result in a decline in the value of our securities.
Our properties face significant competition which may impede our ability to retain tenants or re-let space when existing tenants vacate
We face significant competition from other owners, operators and developers of office properties, many of which own properties similar to ours in the markets in which we operate. Such competition may affect our ability to attract and retain tenants and reduce the rents we are able to charge. These competing properties may have vacancy rates higher than our properties, which may result in their owners being willing to rent space at lower rental rates than we or in their owners providing greater tenant improvement allowances or other leasing concessions. This combination of circumstances could adversely affect our results of operations, liquidity and financial condition, which could cause a decline in the value of our securities.
We face potential adverse effects from tenant delinquencies, bankruptcies or insolvencies
The bankruptcy or insolvency or other failure to pay of our tenants is likely to adversely affect the income produced by our properties. If a tenant defaults, we may experience delays and incur substantial costs in enforcing our rights as landlord. If a tenant files for bankruptcy, we may not be able to evict the tenant solely because of such bankruptcy or failure to pay. A court, however, may authorize a tenant to reject and terminate its lease with us. In such a case, our claim against the tenant for unpaid, future rent would be subject to a statutory cap that might be substantially less than the remaining rent owed under the lease. In addition, certain amounts paid to us within 90 days prior to the tenants bankruptcy filing could be required to be returned to the tenants bankruptcy estate. In any event, it is highly unlikely that a bankrupt or insolvent tenant would pay in full amounts it owes us under a lease. In other circumstances, where a tenants financial condition has become impaired, we may agree to partially or wholly terminate the lease in advance of the termination date in consideration for a lease termination fee that is likely less than the agreed rental amount. Without regard to the manner in which the lease termination occurs, we are likely to incur additional costs in the form of tenant improvements and leasing commissions in our efforts to lease the space
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to a new tenant. In any of the foregoing circumstances, our results from operations, liquidity and financial condition could be adversely affected, which could result in a decline in the value of our securities.
New developments and acquisitions may fail to perform as expected
We continue to develop and acquire office properties. New office property developments are subject to a number of risks, including construction delays, complications in obtaining necessary zoning, occupancy and other governmental permits, cost overruns, financing risks, and the possible inability to meet expected occupancy and rent levels. If any of these problems occur, development costs for a project may increase, and there may be costs incurred for projects that are not completed. In deciding whether to acquire or develop a particular property, we make certain assumptions regarding the expected future performance of that property. We may underestimate the costs necessary to bring an acquired property up to standards established for its intended market position, or may be unable to increase occupancy at a newly acquired property as quickly as expected, or at all. If newly acquired properties or development projects are not completed in the timing or at the costs expected or do not perform as expected, our results of operations, liquidity and financial condition may be adversely affected, which could result in a decline in the value of our securities.
We may not be successful in identifying and consummating suitable acquisitions of office properties meeting our criteria
Our ability to acquire office properties on favorable terms may be constrained by competition from other investors with significant capital, including other publicly traded REITs and institutional investors. Competition from these other potential acquirers may result in increased bidding, which may ultimately increase the price we must pay for a property or may result in us being unable to acquire property at all. Failure to identify or consummate suitable acquisitions could adversely affect our ability to reinvest proceeds from property dispositions and thereby affect our results of operations and reduce the price of our securities.
Illiquidity of real estate investments could significantly impede our ability to respond to adverse changes in the performance of our properties
Because real estate investments are relatively illiquid, our ability to promptly sell one or more properties in our portfolio in response to changing economic, financial and investment conditions is limited. The real estate market is affected by many forces, such as general economic conditions, availability of financing, interest rates and other factors, including supply and demand, that are beyond our control. We cannot predict whether we will be able to sell any property for the price or on the terms set by us or whether any price or other terms offered by a prospective purchaser would be acceptable to us. We also cannot predict the length of time needed to find a willing purchaser and to close the sale of a property.
We may be required to expend funds to correct defects or to make improvements before a property can be sold. We cannot assure you that we will have funds available to correct those defects or to make those improvements.
Our use of debt subjects us to various financing risks
We regularly borrow money to finance our operations, particularly the acquisition and development of properties. We generally incur unsecured debt, although in some cases we will incur mortgage debt that is secured by one or more of our office buildings. In the future, our financial condition could be materially and adversely affected by our use of debt financing, in part due to the following risks:
| No Limitation on Debt Incurrence. Our organizational documents do not limit the amount of debt we can incur. Our leverage could have important consequences to our securityholders, including affecting our ability to obtain additional financing in the future for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, development or other general corporate purposes and making us more vulnerable to a downturn in business or the economy generally. In addition, as a result of the financial and operating covenants described below, our leverage could reduce our flexibility in conducting our business and planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and in the real estate industry. Any such reduction in our ability to obtain |
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additional financing or our flexibility to conduct our business could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. This could result in a decline in the market value of our securities. |
| Possible Inability to Meet Scheduled Debt Payments; Potential Foreclosure. If our properties do not perform as expected, the cash flow from our properties may not be sufficient to make required principal and interest payments on our debt. If a property is mortgaged to secure payment of indebtedness and we are unable to meet mortgage payments, the holder of the mortgage or lender could foreclose on the property, resulting in loss of income and asset value. An unsecured lender could also attempt to foreclose on some of our assets in order to receive payment. |
| Inability to Refinance Debt. In most cases, very little of the principal amount that we borrow is repaid prior to the maturity of the loan. We generally expect to refinance that debt when it matures, although in some cases we may pay off the loan. If principal amounts due at maturity cannot be refinanced as a result of general economic downturns, if our credit rating is downgraded, if our properties do not perform as expected, or otherwise, or extended or paid with proceeds of other capital transactions, such as property sales or new equity capital, our cash flow could be insufficient to repay all maturing debt. Prevailing interest rates or other factors at the time of a refinancing (such as possible reluctance of lenders to make commercial real estate loans) may result in higher interest rates and increased interest expense which could adversely affect our results of operations, liquidity, financial condition, ability to service debt and make distributions to our securityholders. |
| Financial Covenants Could Adversely Affect Our Financial Condition. Our credit facilities and the indentures under which our senior unsecured indebtedness are issued contain financial and operating covenants, including coverage ratios and other limitations on our ability to incur secured and unsecured indebtedness, sell all or substantially all of our assets and engage in mergers, consolidations and certain acquisitions. Failure to meet our financial covenants could result from, among other things, changes in our results of operations or general economic changes. These covenants may restrict our ability to engage in transactions that would otherwise be in our best interests. Failure to comply with any of the covenants under our unsecured credit facility or other debt instruments could result in a default under one or more of our debt instruments. This could cause our lenders to accelerate the timing of payments and restrict our ability to make distributions to our security holders and would therefore have a material adverse effect on our business, operations, financial condition or liquidity. |
Our ability to draw on our unsecured credit facility or incur other unsecured debt in the future could be restricted by certain covenants. During 2006, we may approach the limit of our unencumbered leverage ratio which restricts unsecured debt outstanding to no more than 60% of unencumbered assets. As of December 31, 2005, our unencumbered leverage ratio was 56.7%. Our unencumbered leverage ratio is most significantly impacted by the performance of our operating properties and net borrowings required to fund capital expenditures and pay our dividend as a result of insufficient operating cash flow. Incurring additional unsecured debt to acquire additional unencumbered assets does not impact our unencumbered leverage ratio as significantly as incurring additional debt for other purposes. The tangible fair market value of our unencumbered properties is calculated by applying capitalization rates stipulated in our line of credit of 8.5%9.0% to current operating income. Therefore, our unencumbered leverage ratio could increase if the operating income of our unencumbered properties decreases. Additionally, the ratio will increase as we acquire properties which have operating income which is lower than 8.5%9.0% of the amount invested. If our unencumbered leverage ratio increases and surpasses 60%, it could impact our business and operations, including our ability to incur additional unsecured debt, draw on our unsecured line of credit, which is our primary source of short term liquidity, pay distributions to our security holders, acquire leveraged properties or invest in properties through joint ventures. We currently expect to work with our lenders to ensure that we remain in compliance with our covenants.
| Variable Interest Rates Could Increase the Cost of Borrowing. As of December 31, 2005, approximately 11.6% of our total financing was subject to variable interest rates, including our line of credit and debt related to interest rate swap agreements excluding the impact of interest rate cap agreements. Because we have not hedged significantly against interest fluctuations, significant increases in interest rates could dramatically increase our costs of borrowing. Additionally, interest rates on certain types of our debt are based on the credit rating of our debt by independent agencies, and would be substantially increased in the event that the credit ratings are downgraded. |
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| Derivatives. We may use derivative financial instruments at times to limit market risk only for hedging purposes, not for speculation or trading purposes. Interest rate protection agreements may be used to convert variable rate debt to a fixed rate basis, to convert fixed rate debt to a variable rate basis or to hedge anticipated financing transactions. However, these arrangements may expose us to additional risks. Although our interest rate risk management policy establishes minimum credit ratings for counterparties, this does not eliminate the risk that a counterparty may fail to honor its obligations. Developing an effective interest rate risk strategy is complex and no strategy can completely insulate us from risks associated with interest rate fluctuations. In addition, hedging agreements may involve costs, such as transaction fees or breakage costs, if we terminate them. Any failure by us to effectively manage our exposure to interest rate risk through hedging agreements or otherwise, and any costs associated with hedging arrangements, could adversely affect our results of operations or financial condition. This could cause the market value of our securities to decline. |
| We may need to borrow funds in order to pay distributions necessary to maintain our REIT status. In order to maintain our REIT status, we may need to borrow funds on a short-term basis to meet the REIT distribution requirements, even if the then prevailing market conditions are not favorable for these borrowings. To qualify as a REIT, we generally must distribute to our stockholders at least 90% of our REIT taxable income, excluding capital gains. In order to eliminate federal income tax, we must distribute 100% of our net taxable income, including capital gains. We may need to incur debt to fund required distributions if our cash flows from operations are insufficient to make such distributions, as a result of differences in timing between the actual receipt of income and the recognition of income for federal income tax purposes, or as a result of the effect of non-deductible capital expenditures, the creation of reserves or required debt or amortization payments. Any such incurrence, particularly during unfavorable market conditions, could adversely affect our results of operations or financial condition. As a result, the market value of our securities could decline. |
An earthquake or terrorist act could adversely affect our business
Over 53.5% of our property operating income in 2005 was generated by properties located in California, Oregon and the State of Washington, which are high risk geographical areas for earthquakes. In addition, a significant portion of our properties is located in Washington, D.C. and other major urban areas which have, in recent years, been high risk geographical areas for terrorism and threats of terrorism. Future earthquakes or acts of terrorism would severely impact the demand for, and value of, our properties and could also directly impact the value of our properties through damage, destruction or loss and could thereafter materially impact the availability or cost of insurance to protect against these events. A decrease in demand could make it difficult to review or re-lease our properties at lease rates equal to or above historical rates. To the extent that any future earthquakes or terrorist acts otherwise disrupt our tenants businesses, it may impact their ability to make timely payments under their existing leases with us which would harm our operating results. Although we maintain earthquake and terrorism insurance for our properties and the resulting business interruption, any earthquake or terrorist attack, whether or not insured, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, liquidity and financial condition, and result in a decline in the value of our securities.
Uninsured losses or losses in excess of our insurance coverage could adversely affect our financial condition and our cash flows
Although we believe our properties are adequately covered by insurance, we cannot predict at this time if we will be able to obtain appropriate coverage at a reasonable cost in the future. Our insurance costs have fluctuated significantly in recent years.
In response to the uncertainty in the insurance market following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (TRIA) was enacted in November 2002, which established the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program to mandate that insurance carriers offer insurance covering physical damage from terrorist incidents certified by the U.S. government as foreign terrorist acts. Under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program, the federal government shares in the risk of loss associated with certain future terrorist acts. The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program was scheduled to expire on December 31, 2005. However, on December 22, 2005, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act of 2005 (the Extension Act) was enacted, which extended the duration of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program until December 31, 2007, while expanding the private sector role
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and reducing the amount of coverage that the U.S. government is required to provide for insured losses under the program.
While the underlying structure of TRIA was left intact, the Extension Act makes some adjustments, including increasing the current insurer deductible from 15% of direct earned premiums to 17.5% for 2006, and to 20% of such premiums in 2007. For losses in excess of the deductible, the federal government still reimburses 90% of the insurers loss in 2007. The federal share in the aggregate in any program year may not exceed $100 billion (the insurers will not be liable for any amount that exceeds this cap). Under the Extension Act, losses incurred as a result of an act of terrorism are required to exceed $5.0 million before the program is triggered and compensation is paid under the program, but that amount increases to $50.0 million on April 1, 2006, and to $100.0 million in 2007. As a result, unless we obtain separate coverage for events that do not meet that threshold (which coverage may not be required by the respective loan documents and may not otherwise be obtainable), such events would not be covered. In addition, the recently enacted legislation may subsequently result in increased premiums charged by insurance carriers for terrorism insurance.
In May 2004, we formed a wholly-owned captive insurance company which provides $490 million in coverage against losses due solely to biological, chemical or radioactive contamination arising out of a certified terrorist act. In the event of a covered loss in 2006, we expect our captive insurance company to recover 90% of its losses, less certain deductibles, from the United States government, but it has not reinsured its remaining exposure and may have insufficient capital to fully pay our claim. We will be required to fund the remaining 10% of a covered loss.
Should an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of insured limits occur, we could lose all or a portion of the capital we have invested in a property, as well as the anticipated future revenue from the property. Nevertheless, we might remain obligated for any mortgage debt or other financial obligations related to the property. It is also possible that third-party insurance carriers will not be able to maintain reinsurance sufficient to cover any losses that may be incurred.
In addition, if any of our properties were to experience a catastrophic loss that was insured, there can be no assurance that such coverage will adequately compensate us for any loss, that our coverage would continue after a loss, or that a loss, even if covered, would not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. It could still seriously disrupt our operations, delay revenue and result in large expenses to repair or rebuild the property. Also, due to inflation, changes in codes and ordinances, environmental considerations and other factors, it may not be feasible to use insurance proceeds to replace a building after it has been damaged or destroyed.
Also, we have to renew our policies in most cases on an annual basis and negotiate acceptable terms for coverage, exposing us to the volatility of the insurance markets, including the possibility of rate increases. Any material increase in insurance rates or decrease in available coverage in the future could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition, which could cause a decline in the market value of our securities.
Increases in taxes and regulatory compliance costs, including compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, may adversely affect our results of operations
We may not be able to pass all real estate tax increases through to our tenants. Therefore, any tax increases may adversely affect our results of operations. Our properties are also subject to various federal, state and local regulatory requirements, such as state and local fire and life safety requirements. Some trade associations, such as the Building Owners and Managers Association and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), publish standards that are adopted by government authorities. These include standards relating to life, safety and fire protection systems published by the NFPA. Failure to comply with these requirements could result in the imposition of fines by governmental authorities or awards of damages to private litigants. In addition, we cannot provide any assurance that these requirements will not be changed or that new requirements will not be imposed that would require significant unanticipated expenditures by us and could have an adverse effect on our results of operations.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and various state and local laws, all public accommodations and commercial facilities must meet certain federal requirements related to access and use by disabled persons. Compliance with these requirements could involve removal of structural barriers from certain disabled persons entrances. Other federal, state and local laws may require modifications to or restrict further
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renovations of our properties with respect to such means of access. Noncompliance with the ADA could result in the imposition of fines or an award of damages to private litigants and also could result in an order to correct any non-complying feature, which could result in substantial capital expenditures. We have not conducted an audit or investigation of all of our properties to determine our compliance and we cannot predict the ultimate cost of compliance with the ADA or other legislation. If one or more of our properties is not in compliance with the ADA or other legislation, then we would be required to incur additional costs to achieve compliance. If we incur substantial costs to comply with the ADA or other legislation, our financial condition, results of operation, cash flow, per share trading price of our securities and our ability to satisfy our debt service obligations and to make distributions to our stockholders could be adversely affected.
Environmental compliance cost and liabilities associated with operating our properties may result in unanticipated expenses and may affect our results of operations
Federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment may require a current or previous owner or operator of real property to investigate and clean up hazardous or toxic substances or petroleum product releases at the property. In addition, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration are increasingly involved in indoor air quality standards, especially with respect to asbestos, mold and medical waste. The clean up of any environmental contamination, including asbestos and mold, can be costly. The presence of or failure to clean up contamination may adversely affect our ability to sell or lease a property or to borrow using a property as collateral or could prove so costly as to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, liquidity and financial condition, which could result in our inability to make distributions to our securityholders and result in a decline in the value of our securities.
We do not have exclusive control over our joint venture investments
We have invested, and may invest in the future, in projects or properties as a co-venturer or partner in the development of new properties. These investments involve risks not present in a wholly-owned project. Risks related to these investments could include:
| Absence of control over the development, financing, leasing, management and other aspects of the project; |
| Possibility that our co-venturer or partner might: |
| become bankrupt; |
| have interests or goals that are inconsistent with ours; |
| take action contrary to our instructions, requests or interests (including those related to our qualification as a REIT for tax purposes); or |
| otherwise impede our objectives; and |
| Possibility that we, together with our partners, may be required to fund losses of the investee. |
In addition, most of our joint venture agreements contain provisions, and may contain in the future, that could require us to buy our partners interest or sell our interest or the property or project at a time we do not deem favorable for financial or other reasons, including the availability of cash at such time and the impact of tax consequences resulting from any sale.
Our wholly-owned subsidiary, CarrAmerica Realty Operating Partnership, L.P. intends to qualify as a partnership for federal income tax purposes, but we cannot guarantee that it will qualify
CarrAmerica Realty Operating Partnership, L.P. intends to qualify as a partnership for federal income tax purposes at such time, if any, that it admits limited partners other than ourselves. If classified as a partnership, it generally will not be a taxable entity and will not incur federal income tax liability. However, it would be treated as a corporation for federal income tax purposes if it were a publicly traded partnership, unless at least 90% of its income were qualifying income as defined in the tax code. A publicly traded partnership is a partnership whose partnership interests are traded on an established securities market or are readily tradable on a secondary market (or the substantial equivalent thereof). Although its partnership units will not be traded on an established securities market, because of the redemption right, its units held by limited partners could be viewed as readily tradable on a secondary market (or the substantial equivalent thereof), and there could be no assurance that it would qualify for one of the safe harbors under the applicable tax regulations. Qualifying income for the 90% test generally includes passive income, such as real property rents, dividends and interest. The income requirements applicable to REITs and the definition of qualifying income for purposes of this 90% test are similar in most respects. We cannot
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guarantee that the partnership would meet this qualifying income test. If it were to be taxed as a corporation, it would incur substantial tax liabilities. We would then fail to qualify as a REIT for tax purposes, unless we qualified for relief under certain statutory savings provisions, and our ability to raise additional capital would be impaired.
Certain factors may inhibit changes in control of the Company
| Preferred Stock. Our charter permits our board of directors to authorize the issuance of preferred stock without stockholder approval. Also, any future series of preferred stock may have voting provisions that could delay or prevent a change in control or other transaction that might involve a premium price or otherwise be in the best interests of our common stockholders. |
| Ownership Limit. In order to assist us in maintaining our qualification as a REIT and for other strategic reasons, our charter contains certain provisions generally limiting the ownership of shares of capital stock by any single stockholder to 9.8% of our outstanding common stock and/or 9.8% of any class or series of preferred stock. The federal tax laws include complex stock ownership and attribution rules that apply in determining whether a stockholder exceeds the ownership limits. These rules may cause a stockholder to be treated as owning stock that is actually owned by others, including family members and entities in which the stockholder has an ownership interest. Our board of directors may waive this restriction with respect to certain stockholders if it is satisfied that ownership in excess of these ownership limits would not jeopardize our status as a REIT and the board otherwise decides that a waiver would be in our interests. Capital stock acquired or transferred in breach of the ownership limit will be automatically transferred to a trust for the benefit of a designated charitable beneficiary. |
| Maryland Law Provisions. Certain provisions of Maryland law which are applicable to us because we are a Maryland corporation prohibit business combinations with any person that beneficially owns ten percent or more of our outstanding voting shares (an interested stockholder) or with an affiliate of the interested stockholder. These prohibitions last for five years after the most recent date on which the person became an interested stockholder. After the five-year period, a business combination with an interested stockholder must be approved by two super-majority stockholder votes unless, among other conditions, our common stockholders receive a minimum price for their shares and the consideration is received in cash or in the same form as previously paid by the interested stockholder for its common shares. Our board of directors has opted out of these business combination provisions. Consequently, the five-year prohibition and the super-majority vote requirements will not apply to a business combination involving us. Our board of directors may, however, repeal this election in most cases and cause us to become subject to these provisions in the future. Being subject to the provisions could delay or prevent a change in control or other transactions that might involve a premium price or otherwise be in the best interests of our stockholders. |
| Third Party Equity Interests in Certain of Our Subsidiaries. Third party investors own minority common limited partnership interests in two of our subsidiaries, CarrAmerica Realty, L.P. and Carr Realty Holdings, L.P., partnerships through which we own certain of our assets. The rights and privileges afforded these limited partners through their partnership agreements and the possible fiduciary duties owed to them by us and our Board of Directors could limit our ability to enter into a transaction that results in a change of control of us or could otherwise impact the terms on which we may enter into any such transaction, including terms that could impact the total value of any such transaction to the holders of our securities. |
Our success depends on our ability to recruit and retain necessary personnel and our business and growth strategies could be harmed if our senior executives and other key employees terminate their employment with us
Our success depends, to a significant extent, on the continued efforts of our senior executives and other key employees, each of whom is important in developing our business and growth strategies and forging our business relationships. We do not currently have employment agreements with any of these individuals, and while we believe that we could find replacements, the loss of the leadership, knowledge and experience of these senior executive and other key employees could adversely affect our operations, including by adversely impacting our ability to lease space effectively or identify appropriate acquisition or disposition opportunities. In addition, replacing any one or more of these individuals may be difficult or take an extended period of time because of the limited availability of candidates with the breadth and depth of skills and experience necessary to operate and expand successfully a business such as ours. If any, one or more of these individuals, left our company and we failed to effectively manage a transition to new personnel, or if we fail to attract and retain qualified and experienced
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personnel on acceptable terms, our business, financial condition and results of operations could adversely be affected.
The market value of our securities can be adversely affected by many factors
As with any public company, a number of factors may adversely influence the public market price of our common stock, many of which are beyond our control. These factors include:
| Level of institutional interest in us; |
| Perception of REITs generally and REITs with portfolios similar to ours, in particular, by market professionals; |
| Attractiveness of securities of REITs in comparison to other companies taking into account, among other things, the higher tax rates imposed on ordinary income dividends paid by REITs to individuals; |
| Our financial condition and performance; |
| The markets perception of our growth potential and potential future cash dividends; |
| Government action or regulation, including changes in tax law; |
| Increases in market interest rates, which may lead investors to demand a higher annual yield from our distributions in relation to the price paid for our stock; and |
| Relatively low trading volume of shares of REITs in general, which tends to exacerbate a market trend with respect to our stock. |
Sales of a substantial number of shares of our stock, or the perception that such sales could occur, also could adversely affect prevailing market prices for our stock. In addition to the possibility that we may sell shares of our stock in a public offering at any time, we also may issue shares of common stock upon redemption of units of interest held by third parties in affiliated partnerships that we control, as well as upon exercise of stock options that we grant to our employees and others. All of these shares will be available for sale in the public markets from time to time.
Our status as a REIT
We believe that we qualify for taxation as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, and we plan to operate so that we can continue to meet the requirements for taxation as a REIT. If we qualify as a REIT, we generally will not be subject to federal income tax on our income that we distribute currently to our shareholders. Many of the REIT requirements, however, are highly technical and complex. The determination that we are a REIT requires an analysis of various factual matters and circumstances that may not be totally within our control. For example, to qualify as a REIT, at least 95% of our gross income must come from specific passive sources, like rent, that are itemized in the REIT tax laws. In determining that we have satisfied this requirement, we have concluded that certain services, such as cafeteria services that we provided to tenants through an independent contractor at certain of our properties under arrangements where we bore part or all of the expenses of such services, were considered customary in the geographic area where such properties are located. There can be no assurance that the IRS or a court would agree with such conclusion or other positions we have taken interpreting the REIT requirements. We also are required to distribute to our stockholders at least 90% of our REIT taxable income (excluding capital gains). The fact that we hold some of our assets through partnerships and their subsidiaries further complicates the application of the REIT requirements. Even a technical or inadvertent mistake could jeopardize our REIT status. Furthermore, Congress and the IRS might make changes to the tax laws and regulations, and the courts might issue new rulings, that make it more difficult, or impossible, for us to remain qualified as a REIT.
If we fail to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes and do not meet the requirements necessary to avail ourselves of certain statutory relief provisions, we would be subject to federal income tax at regular corporate rates. Also, unless the IRS granted us relief under such statutory provisions, we would remain disqualified as a REIT for four years following the year we first failed to qualify. If we failed to qualify as a REIT, we would have to pay significant income taxes. This likely would have a significant adverse effect on the value of our securities. In addition, we would no longer be required to pay any dividends to stockholders.
Even if we qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, we are required to pay certain federal, state and local taxes on our income and property. For example, if we have net income from prohibited transactions, that income will be subject to a 100% tax. In general, prohibited transactions are sales or other dispositions of property held primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of business. The determination as to whether a
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particular sale is a prohibited transaction depends on the facts and circumstances related to that sale. While we undertake sales of assets that become inconsistent with our long term strategic or return objectives, we do not believe that those sales should be considered prohibited transactions, but there can be no assurance that the IRS would not contend otherwise. We also will be subject to corporate-level tax upon the recognition of any built-in gain that exists with respect to assets acquired in tax-deferred, carry-over basis transactions from non-REIT C corporations for 10 years following the acquisition. This rule was applied, for example, to the gain that existed on certain assets we acquired upon the liquidation of one of our taxable REIT subsidiaries on December 31, 2003. In addition, any net taxable income earned directly by some of our affiliates, including Carr Real Estate Services Inc. and CarrAmerica Development Inc., is subject to federal and state corporate income tax. In this regard, several provisions of the laws applicable to REITs and their subsidiaries ensure that a taxable REIT subsidiary will be subject to an appropriate level of federal income taxation. For example, a taxable REIT subsidiary is limited in its ability to deduct interest payments made to an affiliated REIT. In addition, the REIT has to pay a 100% penalty tax on some payments that it receives or on some deductions taken by the taxable REIT subsidiaries if the economic arrangements between the REIT, the REITs tenants, and the taxable REIT subsidiary are not comparable to similar arrangements between unrelated parties. Several entities in which we own interests, including Carr Real Estate Services Inc. and CarrAmerica Development Inc., have elected to be taxable REIT subsidiaries. Finally, some state and local jurisdictions may tax some of our income even though as a REIT we are not subject to federal income tax on that income. To the extent that we and our affiliates are required to pay federal, state and local taxes, we will have less cash available for distributions to our shareholders.
Item 1B. | Unresolved Staff Comments |
None.
Item 2. | Properties |
General
As of December 31, 2005, we owned interests (consisting of whole or partial ownership interests) in 235 operating office buildings located in 12 markets across the United States. As of December 31, 2005, we owned fee simple title or leasehold interests in 233 operating office buildings, controlling partial interests in two operating office buildings and non-controlling partial interests of 15% to 50% in 50 operating office buildings. Except as we disclose in Item 7. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Liquidity and Capital Resources, we have no immediate plans to renovate our operating properties other than for routine capital improvements.
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The following table sets forth information about each operating property in which we own an interest as of December 31, 2005.
Property |
# of Buildings |
Net Area in Sq. Feet1 |
Percent Leased2 |
Total Annualized |
Average GAAP Base Rent /Leased Sq. Feet4 |
Significant Tenants5 | |||||||||
(in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
Consolidated Properties |
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Downtown Washington, D.C.: |
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International Square |
3 | 1,020,861 | 93.0 | % | $ | 39,682 | $ | 41.81 | Dickstein, Shapiro, Morin & Oshinsky LLP (35%) | ||||||
900 19th Street |
1 | 101,313 | 90.2 | % | 3,359 | 36.76 | Americas Community Bankers (27%), Consumer Healthcare Products (13%) Stone & Webster Management Co. (13%), Korn/Ferry International (12%) | ||||||||
2550 M Street |
1 | 192,393 | 100.0 | % | 9,025 | 46.91 | Patton Boggs, LLP (99%) | ||||||||
1730 Pennsylvania Avenue |
1 | 227,714 | 100.0 | % | 9,022 | 39.64 | Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (48%), King & Spalding (38%) | ||||||||
1775 Pennsylvania Avenue6 |
1 | 143,857 | 98.6 | % | 4,998 | 35.22 | Citicorp Savings of Washington, D.C. (81%) | ||||||||
Commercial National Bank Building |
1 | 204,021 | 99.1 | % | 8,803 | 43.52 | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher (57%), ETC W/TCI, Inc. (10%) | ||||||||
1255 23rd Street7a |
1 | 304,721 | 97.0 | % | 9,066 | 30.66 | The Chronicle of Higher Education (25%), William M. Mercer, Inc. (22%), Marsh & McLennan, Inc. (14%) | ||||||||
1747 Pennsylvania Avenue7b |
1 | 151,997 | 94.6 | % | 5,118 | 35.61 | Legg Mason Wood Walker, Inc. (19%) | ||||||||
1717 Pennsylvania Avenue |
1 | 184,446 | 100.0 | % | 7,377 | 40.00 | MCI Telecommunications Corp. (57%), Goodwin Proctor, LLP (12%) | ||||||||
Downtown Washington, D.C. |
11 | 2,531,323 | 95.9 | % | |||||||||||
Suburban Washington, D.C.: |
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Canal Center |
4 | 495,676 | 92.00 | % | 13,707 | 30.10 | Close Up Foundation (12%) | ||||||||
TransPotomac V Plaza |
1 | 97,402 | 91.30 | % | 2,600 | 29.22 | Effinity Financial Corporation (15%), Casals & Assoc., Inc. (11%), Grafik Communications, LTD. (11%), Larson & Taylor (11%), The Onyx Group (11%), The Leonard Resource Group (11%) | ||||||||
One Rock Spring Plaza6 |
1 | 205,298 | 100.00 | % | 6,698 | 32.62 | Sybase, Inc. (19%), Bisys Insurance Services (10%) | ||||||||
Sunrise Corporate Center (sold 1/10/06) |
3 | 258,058 | 98.60 | % | 6,377 | 25.07 | Software AG of North America (81%) | ||||||||
Reston Crossing |
2 | 327,788 | 100.00 | % | 6,684 | 20.39 | Nextel Communications, Inc. (100%) | ||||||||
Commonwealth Tower |
1 | 339,599 | 100.00 | % | 11,531 | 33.96 | American Chemistry Council (43%), The Mills Corporation (25%), The Boeing Company (13%) | ||||||||
Park Place |
1 | 164,535 | 87.70 | % | 4,749 | 32.90 | No tenant occupies 10% | ||||||||
Tysons International |
2 | 424,278 | 70.50 | % | 9,186 | 30.73 | Envision EMI, LLC (12%), Newspaper Assoc. of America (12%) | ||||||||
Suburban Washington, D.C. |
15 | 2,312,634 | 91.40 | % | |||||||||||
Los Angeles: |
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Warner Center |
12 | 344,196 | 92.4 | % | 8,128 | 25.56 | GSA (20%), Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. (10%) | ||||||||
Warner Premier |
1 | 59,371 | 95.9 | % | 1,553 | 27.28 | Protective Life Insurance Company (35%), Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (12%), Steven B. Simon (12%), Kimley-Horn & Assoc., Inc. (10%), Randolph M. Even & Assoc. (10%) | ||||||||
Los Angeles |
13 | 403,567 | 92.9 | % | |||||||||||
Orange County: |
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Scenic Business Park |
4 | 139,359 | 94.9 | % | 2,387 | 18.04 | Talbert Medical Group (19%), Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (18%), Terayon Communications Systems (17%), Miles, Bauer, Bergstrom & Winter (10%) | ||||||||
Harbor Corporate Park |
4 | 151,415 | 100.0 | % | 2,848 | 18.81 | Anzdl, Inc. (25%), Conoco Phillips Company (12%), Trizetto Group, Inc. (11%) | ||||||||
Von Karman |
1 | 104,375 | 100.0 | % | 2,426 | 23.25 | Vision Solutions, Inc. (41%), Fidelity National Title Ins. (25%), Taco Bell Corporation (17%) | ||||||||
Pacific Corporate Plaza 1, 2 & 3 |
3 | 124,196 | 100.0 | % | 2,679 | 21.57 | Gallagher Bassett Svcs., Inc. (20%), Covenant Care California, Inc. (16%), Lan International (16%), Marie Callender Pie Shops (14%) | ||||||||
South Coast Executive |
2 | 154,959 | 100.0 | % | 3,659 | 23.62 | University of Phoenix (41%), First Team Real Estate (18%), FNC, Inc. (12%) |
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Property |
# of Buildings |
Net Area in Sq. Feet1 |
Percent Leased2 |
Total Annualized GAAP Base Rent3 |
Average GAAP Sq. Feet4 |
Significant Tenants5 | |||||||
(in thousands) | |||||||||||||
Bay Technology Center |
2 | 107,481 | 100.0 | % | 1,682 | 15.65 | Finance America (65%), Stratacare, Inc. (21%) | ||||||
Orange County |
16 | 781,785 | 99.1 | % | |||||||||
San Diego: |
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Del Mar Corporate Plaza |
2 | 124,345 | 100.0 | % | 3,560 | 28.63 | Stellcom, Inc. (29%), JMI Service, Inc. (24%), Education Lending Group, Inc. (16%), Clientshop, Inc. (15%), Xifin, Inc. (13%) | ||||||
Lightspan |
1 | 66,622 | 79.0 | % | 1,270 | 24.14 | Science Applications Intl Corp. (79%) | ||||||
La Jolla Spectrum Technology Park |
2 | 156,653 | 100.0 | % | 6,504 | 41.52 | Torrey Mesa Research Institute (51%), The Scripps Research Institute (49%) | ||||||
Palomar Oaks Technology Park |
6 | 170,705 | 100.0 | % | 2,385 | 13.97 | Sendx Medical, Inc. (23%), TPR Group, Inc. (13%), By Referral Only, Inc. (11%) | ||||||
Town Center Technology Park IV |
1 | 105,358 | 100.0 | % | 2,181 | 20.70 | Gateway, Inc. (100%) | ||||||
Torrey Pines Research Center |
1 | 81,816 | 100.0 | % | 2,846 | 34.79 | Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc. (100%) | ||||||
Highlands Corporate Center |
5 | 203,086 | 83.1 | % | 5,611 | 33.26 | Vycera Communications, Inc. (12%) | ||||||
Town Center Technology Park |
3 | 182,120 | 100.0 | % | 3,801 | 20.87 | Gateway, Inc. (100%) | ||||||
Carroll Vista I & II |
3 | 107,579 | 100.0 | % | 2,276 | 21.16 | Medivas, LLC (44%), Cardiodynamics International (30%), Chugai Biopharmaceutical, Inc. (26%) | ||||||
Corporate Plaza II |
2 | 116,195 | 88.7 | % | 3,540 | 34.35 | Latham & Watkins (24%), Pardee Construction Company (14%) | ||||||
Chancellor Park |
2 | 190,946 | 81.6 | % | 4,887 | 31.36 | No tenant occupies 10% | ||||||
San Diego |
28 | 1,505,425 | 93.6 | % | |||||||||
Northern California |
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Bayshore Centre 2 |
1 | 94,874 | 100.0 | % | 1,151 | 12.13 | YDI Wireless, Inc. (100%) | ||||||
Rincon Centre |
3 | 201,178 | 94.1 | % | 3,879 | 23.36 | Toshiba America Electronic (31%), Future Electronics Corporation (19%), Propel Software Corporation (15%), GDA Technologies, Inc. (11%) | ||||||
Valley Centre II |
4 | 212,082 | 89.4 | % | 2,218 | 11.70 | Boston Scientific (89%) | ||||||
Valley Office Centre |
2 | 68,917 | 93.0 | % | 1,667 | 26.00 | Bank of America (21%) | ||||||
Valley Centre |
2 | 102,291 | 100.0 | % | 670 | 6.55 | Portalplayer, Inc. (78%), Spectral Dynamics, Inc. (16%) | ||||||
Rio Robles |
7 | 368,178 | 100.0 | % | 3,991 | 10.84 | Covad Communications Company (36%), Pericom Semiconductor Corporation (21%), Tellabs San Jose, Inc. (14%), On Command Video Corporation (11%) | ||||||
Baytech Business Park |
4 | 300,000 | 87.3 | % | 4,688 | 17.90 | Schlumberger Technologies, Inc. (50%), Caspian Networks (13%), Netscaler, Inc. (13%) | ||||||
3571 North First Street |
1 | 116,000 | 100.0 | % | 3,343 | 28.82 | Sun Microsystems, Inc. (100%) | ||||||
Oakmead West |
7 | 425,981 | 85.0 | % | 5,930 | 16.37 | Trimble Navigation Ltd. (33%), Applied Materials, Inc. (25%), Vitria Technology, Inc. (15%), UMC Group (USA) (12%) | ||||||
Clarify Corporate Center |
4 | 258,048 | 100.0 | % | 7,783 | 30.16 | Nortel Networks, Inc. (100%) | ||||||
Valley Technology Center |
7 | 460,590 | 98.3 | % | 10,912 | 24.09 | Lattice Semiconductor Corp. (29%), TSMC North America, Inc. (24%), Navisite, Inc. (14%), OOCL (USA) Inc. (13%) | ||||||
Golden Gateway Commons |
3 | 276,190 | 98.5 | % | 8,608 | 31.63 | Sharper Image Corporation (22%), Norcal Mutual Insurance Co. (19%), ABM Industries, Inc. (13%) | ||||||
Techmart Commerce Center |
1 | 262,435 | 97.1 | % | 8,292 | 32.55 | Network Conference Co., Inc. (13%) | ||||||
Fremont Technology Park |
3 | 139,304 | 71.9 | % | 1,227 | 12.24 | Flash Electronics, Inc. (32%), Intervideo, Inc. (25%), Intematix Corporation (15%) | ||||||
San Mateo Center |
3 | 209,017 | 90.7 | % | 4,235 | 22.35 | GLU Mobile, Inc. (18%), ePocrates, Inc. (14%) | ||||||
Mountain View Gateway Center |
2 | 236,400 | 100.0 | % | 5,850 | 24.75 | KPMG LLP (57%), Netscape Communications Corp (43%) | ||||||
Sunnyvale Technology Center |
5 | 165,520 | 100.0 | % | 3,270 | 19.76 | Lattice Semiconductor Corp. (51%), Omneon Video Networks, Inc. (25%), Intertrust Technologies Corp. (12%), Metelics Corporation (12%) | ||||||
Stanford Research Park6 |
2 | 89,595 | 100.0 | % | 4,646 | 51.86 | Merrill Lynch (56%), McKinsey & Company, Inc. (44%) | ||||||
500 Forbes |
1 | 155,685 | 100.0 | % | 7,391 | 47.47 | Cell Genesys, Inc. (100%) |
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Property |
# of Buildings |
Net Sq. Feet1 |
Percent Leased2 |
Total Annualized |
Average GAAP Sq. Feet4 |
Significant Tenants5 | |||||||
(in thousands) | |||||||||||||
Corporate Technology Centre |
7 | 508,230 | 77.1 | % | 7,453 | 19.01 | Redback Networks Inc. (20%), Renesas Technology America, Inc. (18%), Agere Systems Inc. (15%), AT&T Corp. (15%) | ||||||
Mission Towers |
1 | 282,080 | 99.7 | % | 8,329 | 29.62 | Sun Microsystems, Inc. (61%), PMC-Sierra, Inc. (38%) | ||||||
Fairchild Drive |
2 | 131,561 | 100.0 | % | 3,454 | 26.25 | Nokia IP Inc. (100%) | ||||||
2711 North First Street |
1 | 74,621 | 22.6 | % | 110 | 6.54 | Penstar, Inc. (23%) | ||||||
San Francisco |
73 | 5,138,777 | 92.3 | % | |||||||||
Portland, OR: |
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Sunset Corporate Park |
3 | 132,531 | 70.6 | % | 1,121 | 11.98 | Volkswagen of America, Inc. (34%), Focus Enhancements, Inc. (13%) | ||||||
Rock Creek Corp Center |
3 | 142,662 | 100.0 | % | 2,928 | 20.52 | Corillian Corporation (70%), KryptiQ Corporation (16%), University of Phoenix (14%) | ||||||
Portland |
6 | 275,193 | 85.8 | % | |||||||||
Seattle, WA: |
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Redmond Hilltop |
2 | 90,880 | 10.4 | % | 142 | 15.00 | Citrix Systems, Inc. (10%) | ||||||
Canyon Park |
6 | 316,978 | 97.4 | % | 5,487 | 19.13 | Icos Corporation (28%), Targeted Genetics Corporation (24%), Fedex (14%), MDS Pharma Services (US) Inc. (12%) | ||||||
Willow Creek |
1 | 96,179 | 100.0 | % | 1,057 | 10.99 | Data I/O Corporation (100%) | ||||||
Willow Creek Corp. Center |
6 | 319,376 | 50.6 | % | 2,088 | 12.37 | Nextel West Corp. (10%) | ||||||
Canyon Park Commons |
3 | 176,846 | 100.0 | % | 2,241 | 12.67 | Washington Mutual Bank (62%), New Cingular Wireless Service (38%) | ||||||
Redmond East |
10 | 398,320 | 72.0 | % | 3,546 | 13.12 | Genetic Systems (14%), Spiration, Inc. (11%), Avaya, Inc. (10%) | ||||||
Canyon Park Commons |
1 | 95,290 | 100.0 | % | 1,532 | 16.08 | Safeco Insurance Company (100%) | ||||||
North Creek Corporate Center |
3 | 94,048 | 89.8 | % | 1,302 | 15.97 | ID Biomedical Corporation (30%), All America Semiconductor (14%), Woodinville Montessori School (14%) | ||||||
West Willows Technology Center |
3 | 155,830 | 100.0 | % | 2,865 | 18.38 | New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (100%) | ||||||
Plaza at Norh Creek |
2 | 193,302 | 62.6 | % | 1,819 | 15.04 | Allstate Insurance Company (47%) | ||||||
Seattle |
37 | 1,937,049 | 77.2 | % | |||||||||
Austin, TX: |
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City View Centre |
3 | 136,106 | 80.9 | % | 1,895 | 17.20 | Austin Info Systems, Inc. (23%), Oasis Design, Inc. (20%) | ||||||
City View Centre |
1 | 128,716 | 100.0 | % | 1,652 | 12.83 | Broadwing Telecommunications (100%) | ||||||
Austin |
4 | 264,822 | 90.2 | % | |||||||||
Chicago, IL: |
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Butterfield Road |
2 | 365,698 | 68.8 | % | 3,591 | 14.28 | Washington Mutual Bank (17%), Hilb Rogal & Hobbs of Chicago (10%) | ||||||
The Crossings |
1 | 289,599 | 89.1 | % | 4,289 | 16.62 | Interface Software, Inc. (12%) | ||||||
Parkway North I |
1 | 251,018 | 11.0 | % | 356 | 12.85 | No tenant occupies 10% | ||||||
Bannockburn |
3 | 315,287 | 72.4 | % | 3,589 | 15.72 | Mosaic Global Holdings Inc. (23%), Parexel (12%) | ||||||
Chicago |
7 | 1,221,602 | 62.7 | % | |||||||||
Dallas, TX: |
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Cedar Maple Plaza |
3 | 113,010 | 80.9 | % | 2,048 | 22.41 | A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. (11%) | ||||||
Tollway Plaza |
2 | 354,458 | 93.8 | % | 7,290 | 21.92 | Sun Microsystems, Inc. (28%), Americorp Relocation Mgmt. (10%) | ||||||
Dallas |
5 | 467,468 | 90.7 | % | |||||||||
Denver, CO: |
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Harlequin Plaza |
2 | 319,069 | 81.7 | % | 3,863 | 14.82 | Bellco Credit Union (18%), Regis University (12%) | ||||||
Quebec Court I |
1 | 130,000 | 100.0 | % | 2,015 | 15.50 | Time Warner (100%) |
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Property |
# of Buildings |
Net Rentable Area in Sq. Feet1 |
Percent Leased2 |
Total Annualized |
Average GAAP Sq. Feet4 |
Significant Tenants5 | |||||||
(in thousands) | |||||||||||||
Quebec Court II |
1 | 157,294 | 100.0 | % | 2,469 | 15.70 | Tele-Communications, Inc. (100%) | ||||||
Quebec Centre |
3 | 106,865 | 90.1 | % | 1,559 | 16.18 | Team Lending Concepts, LLC (14%), Walberg, Dagner & Tucker, P.C. (13%), Eonbusiness Corporation (12%) | ||||||
Dry Creek 2 & 3 |
2 | 185,957 | 100.0 | % | 2,792 | 15.01 | Allstate Insurance Company (38%), Peerless Insurance Company (18%), Radiology Imaging Associates (15%), Comcast Cable Communications (11%) | ||||||
Denver |
9 | 899,185 | 92.3 | % | |||||||||
Salt Lake City, UT: |
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Sorenson Research Park |
6 | 321,366 | 95.2 | % | 3,841 | 12.55 | Convergys Customer Mgmt Group (47%), ITT Educational Services, Inc. (10%) | ||||||
Wasatch Corporate Center |
4 | 227,889 | 98.6 | % | 3,395 | 15.10 | Advanta Bank Corporation (32%), Achieveglobal, Inc. (13%), Musicians Friend, Inc. (11%) | ||||||
Creekside I & II |
1 | 78,000 | 100.0 | % | 1,357 | 17.39 | 3Com Corporation (100%) | ||||||
Salt Lake City |
11 | 627,255 | 97.0 | % | |||||||||
Total Consolidated Properties |
235 | 18,366,085 | 403,431 | ||||||||||
Weighted Average |
89.4 | % | 24.57 | ||||||||||
Unconsolidated Properties |
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Washington, D.C.: |
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1919 Pennsylvania Avenue8 |
1 | 240,399 | 99.4 | % | 10,055 | 42.08 | A.C. Corporation (25%), Mortgage Bankers Assoc. (22%), Cole, Raywid & Braverman, LLP (15%), Porter Wright Morris & Arthur (13%), Jenkens & Gilchrist, P.C. (12%) | ||||||
2025 M Street8 |
1 | 174,763 | 100.0 | % | 6,051 | 34.62 | Radio Free Asia (32%), Smith, Bucklin & Associates (27%), Akin Gump Strauss Hauer (11%) | ||||||
1201 F Street11 |
1 | 226,922 | 99.2 | % | 7,827 | 34.77 | Cadwalader, Wickersham (21%), Charles River Assoc., Inc. (20%), Health Insurance Assoc. (18%), National Federation of Independent Business (17%) | ||||||
Bond Building9 |
1 | 162,182 | 100.0 | % | 5,425 | 33.45 | GSA (97%) | ||||||
Terrell Place13 |
1 | 383,352 | 79.9 | % | 11,426 | 37.29 | Venable, Baetjer & Howard, LLP (69%) | ||||||
Portland, OR: |
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GM Call Center10 |
1 | 103,279 | 100.0 | % | 1,256 | 12.16 | GM Call Center (100%) | ||||||
Chicago Market Office: |
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Parkway11 |
6 | 745,277 | 96.3 | % | 12,647 | 17.62 | Astellas US LLC (27%), Citi Commerce Solutions, Inc. (17%), Shand Morahan & Co. (11%) | ||||||
Dallas Market Office: |
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Royal Ridge11 |
4 | 505,282 | 99.5 | % | 7,715 | 15.35 | Verizon (29%), Capital One Services, Inc. (24%), American Honda Finance Corp. (13%) | ||||||
Custer Court8 |
1 | 120,800 | 94.4 | % | 1,997 | 17.50 | Aurora Loan Services Inc. (18%), Cirro Group, Inc. (17%), Beazer Homes LP (16%), Tellabs Petaluma, Inc. (16%), Option One Mortgage Corp. (14%) | ||||||
North Dallas Town Center12 |
3 | 391,187 | 98.6 | % | 8,861 | 22.98 | Hewlett Packard (39%), Insight for Living (12%) | ||||||
Colonnade12 |
3 | 977,487 | 88.7 | % | 19,125 | 22.07 | No tenant occupies 10% | ||||||
Austin Market Office: |
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Riata Corporate11 |
8 | 671,998 | 86.5 | % | 9,201 | 15.82 | Janus Capital Corporation (48%), Pervasive Software, Inc. (14%) | ||||||
Riata Crossing11 |
4 | 324,963 | 100.0 | % | 2,255 | 6.94 | Apple Computer, Inc. (85%), D.R. Horton, Inc. (15%) |
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Property |
# of Buildings |
Net Rentable Sq. Feet1 |
Percent Leased2 |
Total Annualized |
Average GAAP Sq. Feet4 |
Significant Tenants5 | |||||||||
(in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
Denver Market Office: |
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Panorama11 |
6 | 673,713 | 96.2 | % | 12,938 | 19.97 | Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (41%), Archstone-Smith (13%), AT&T Corporation (12%) | ||||||||
Northern California |
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CarrAmerica Corporate Center12 |
7 | 974,282 | 86.6 | % | 20,051 | 23.76 | AT&T (37%), Ross Stores (17%), Safeway (15%), Pacific Bell Wireless (14%) | ||||||||
Los Angeles Market Office: |
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10UCP12 |
1 | 771,277 | 96.0 | % | 23,116 | 31.22 | Vivendi Universal (53%), UMG Recordings, Inc. (11%) | ||||||||
1888 Century Park East11 |
1 | 483,017 | 64.3 | % | 9,977 | 32.12 | SCPIE Holdings, Inc. (20%) | ||||||||
Total Unconsolidated Properties |
50 | 7,930,180 | 169,923 | ||||||||||||
Weighted Average |
91.4 | % | 23.44 | ||||||||||||
Total All Operating Properties: |
285 | 26,296,265 | $ | 573,354 | |||||||||||
Weighted Average |
90.0 | % | $ | 24.23 |
1 | Includes office, retail, parking space and storage. |
2 | Includes spaces for leases that have been executed and have commenced as of December 31, 2005. |
3 | Total annualized GAAP base rent equals total original base rent, including historical contractual increases and excluding (i) percentage rents, (ii) additional rent payable by tenants such as common area maintenance, real estate taxes and other expense reimbursements, (iii) future contractual or contingent rent escalations and (iv) parking rents. |
4 | Calculated as total annualized base rent divided by net rentable area leased. |
5 | Includes tenants leasing 10% or more of rentable square footage (with the percentage of rentable square footage in parentheses). |
6 | We own the improvements on the property and have a leasehold interest in all the underlying land. |
7a | We hold a 75% majority ownership interest through a joint venture. |
7b | We hold a 90% majority ownership interest through a joint venture. |
8 | We own 49% through a joint venture. |
9 | We own 15% through a joint venture. |
10 | We own 16% through a joint venture. |
11 | We own 35% through a joint venture. |
12 | We own 20% through a joint venture. |
13 | We own 30% through a joint venture. |
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Insurance
Although we believe our properties are adequately covered by insurance, we cannot predict at this time if we will be able to obtain appropriate coverage at a reasonable cost in the future. Our insurance costs have fluctuated significantly in recent years.
In response to the uncertainty in the insurance market following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (TRIA) was enacted in November 2002, which established the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program to mandate that insurance carriers offer insurance covering physical damage from terrorist incidents certified by the U.S. government as foreign terrorist acts. Under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program, the federal government shares in the risk of loss associated with certain future terrorist acts. The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program was scheduled to expire on December 31, 2005. However, on December 22, 2005, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act of 2005 (the Extension Act) was enacted, which extended the duration of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program until December 31, 2007, while expanding the private sector role and reducing the amount of coverage that the U.S. government is required to provide for insured losses under the program.
While the underlying structure of TRIA was left intact, the Extension Act makes some adjustments, including increasing the current insurer deductible from 15% of direct earned premiums to 17.5% for 2006, and to 20% of such premiums in 2007. For losses in excess of the deductible, the federal government still reimburses 90% of the insurers loss in 2007. The federal share in the aggregate in any program year may not exceed $100 billion (the insurers will not be liable for any amount that exceeds this cap). Under the Extension Act, losses incurred as a result of an act of terrorism are required to exceed $5.0 million before the program is triggered and compensation is paid under the program, but that amount increases to $50.0 million on April 1, 2006, and to $100.0 million in 2007. As a result, unless we obtain separate coverage for events that do not meet that threshold (which coverage may not be required by the respective loan documents and may not otherwise be obtainable), such events would not be covered. In addition, the recently enacted legislation may subsequently result in increased premiums charged by insurance carriers for terrorism insurance.
In May 2004, we formed a wholly-owned captive insurance company which provides $490 million in coverage against losses due solely to biological, chemical or radioactive contamination arising out of a certified terrorist act. In the event of a covered loss in 2006, we expect our captive insurance company to recover 90% of its losses, less certain deductibles, from the United States government, but it has not reinsured its remaining exposure and may have insufficient capital to fully pay our claim. We will be required to fund the remaining 10% of a covered loss.
In 2003, due to the rising cost of California earthquake insurance, we reviewed our probable maximum loss (PML) and industry practice related to earthquake coverage for various factors. As a result of this review, we determined that it was possible to lower our earthquake coverage from $200 million to $150 million. We believe this will be sufficient coverage but there can be no assurance that such coverage will adequately compensate us for any loss, that our coverage would continue after a loss, or that a loss, even if covered, would not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
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Occupancy, Average Rentals and Lease Expirations
As of December 31, 2005, 89.4% of the aggregate net rentable square footage in 235 consolidated office buildings was leased. The following table summarizes percent leased and average annualized rent per leased square foot (excluding storage space) for the past five years for our consolidated operating properties:
December 31, |
Percent Leased at Year End |
Average Annualized Rent/Leased Sq. Ft.1 |
Number of Consolidated Properties | |||||
2005 |
89.4 | % | $ | 28.14 | 235 | |||
2004 |
88.2 | % | 27.24 | 251 | ||||
2003 |
87.8 | % | 26.31 | 259 | ||||
2002 |
92.3 | % | 25.91 | 260 | ||||
2001 |
95.3 | % | 25.02 | 254 |
1 | Calculated as total annualized building operating revenue, including tenant reimbursements for operating expenses and excluding parking and storage revenue, divided by the total square feet, excluding storage, in buildings under lease at year end. |
The following table is a schedule of our lease expirations for leases in place as of December 31, 2005 for our 235 consolidated operating office buildings, assuming no tenants exercise renewal options:
Year of Lease Expiration |
Net Rentable Area Subject to Expiring Leases (sq. ft.) |
Annual Base Rent Under Expiring Leases (000s) |
Percent of Total Annual Base Rent Represented by Expiring Leases |
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2006 |
2,501,725 | $ | 66,405 | 16.5 | % | |||
2007 |
1,767,159 | 45,826 | 11.4 | % | ||||
2008 |
2,226,935 | 45,619 | 11.3 | % | ||||
2009 |
2,805,079 | 58,410 | 14.5 | % | ||||
2010 |
1,807,135 | 36,947 | 9.2 | % | ||||
2011 |
1,324,678 | 33,378 | 8.3 | % | ||||
2012 |
1,200,251 | 29,124 | 7.2 | % | ||||
2013 |
563,205 | 16,283 | 4.0 | % | ||||
2014 |
485,761 | 9,858 | 2.4 | % | ||||
2015 |
587,949 | 15,451 | 3.8 | % | ||||
2016 and thereafter |
1,142,367 | 46,141 | 11.4 | % |
Mortgage Financing
As of December 31, 2005, some of our consolidated operating properties were subject to fixed rate mortgage indebtedness. The total of these mortgages was $240.3 million secured by six of our operating office buildings. Our fixed rate mortgage debt as of December 31, 2005 bore an effective weighted average interest rate of 8.07% and had a weighted average maturity of 3.3 years. The following table details information regarding the mortgage indebtedness for the consolidated operating properties as of December 31, 2005.
Property |
Interest Rate |
Principal Balance (000s) |
Maturity Date |
Annual Debt Service (000s) |
Estimated Balance Due at Maturity (000s) | ||||||||
Palomar Oaks |
8.85 | % | 8,815 | 4/1/09 | 1,025 | 7,925 | |||||||
1730 Penn/ International Square/1255 23rd St. |
8.12 | % | 35,629 | 4/1/09 | 3,584 | 33,062 | |||||||
1730 Penn/ International Square/1255 23rd St. |
8.12 | % | 170,891 | 4/1/09 | 17,190 | 158,571 | |||||||
South Coast |
7.13 | % | 13,823 | 6/10/09 | 1,287 | 12,660 | |||||||
1775 Penn |
7.63 | % | 11,156 | 9/1/09 | 1,020 | 10,463 | |||||||
Total |
8.07 | % | $ | 240,314 | $ | 24,106 | |||||||
For additional information regarding our office properties and their operation, see Item 1. Business.
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Item 3. | Legal Proceedings |
We are party to a variety of other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. All of these matters, taken together, are not expected to have a material adverse impact on us.
Item 4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
None.
PART II
Item 5. | Market for Registrants Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities |
Our common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol CRE. As of December 31, 2005, there were 418 stockholders of record. The following table sets forth the high and low sale prices of our common stock as reported on the NYSE Composite Tape, and the dividends paid per share of common stock for each quarterly period for the past two years.
2005 |
1Q |
2Q |
3Q |
4Q |
Full Year | ||||||
High |
$ | 33.34 | 37.54 | 39.55 | 36.52 | 39.55 | |||||
Low |
30.00 | 30.75 | 34.48 | 31.22 | 30.00 | ||||||
Dividend |
0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 2.00 | ||||||
2004 |
1Q |
2Q |
3Q |
4Q |
Full Year | ||||||
High |
$ | 34.00 | 34.25 | 34.34 | 34.07 | 34.34 | |||||
Low |
29.17 | 26.63 | 29.81 | 31.40 | 26.63 | ||||||
Dividend |
0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 2.00 |
In order to qualify as a REIT, we are required to make ordinary dividend distributions to our stockholders. The amount of these distributions must equal at least:
i. | the sum of (A) 90% of our REIT taxable income (computed without regard to the dividends paid deduction and our net capital gain) and (B) 90% of the net income (after tax), if any, from foreclosure property, |
minus
ii. | the sum of certain non-cash income items. |
For federal income tax purposes, distributions may consist of ordinary income, capital gains, nontaxable return of capital or a combination of those items. Distributions that exceed our current and accumulated earnings and profits (calculated for tax purposes) constitute a return of capital rather than a dividend, which reduces a stockholders basis in the shares of common stock and will not be taxable to the extent that the distribution equals or is less than the stockholders basis in the stock. To the extent a distribution exceeds both current and accumulated earnings and profits and the stockholders basis in the stock, that distribution will be treated as a gain from the sale or exchange of that stockholders shares. Every year, we notify stockholders of the taxability of distributions paid during the preceding year.
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The following table sets forth the approximate taxability of common stock distributions paid in 2005, 2004, and 2003:
2005 |
2004 |
2003 |
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Ordinary income |
57 | % | 76 | % | 79 | % | |||
Capital gain |
43 | % | | | |||||
Non-taxable distribution |
| 24 | % | 21 | % |
Cash flows from operations are an important factor in our ability to sustain our dividend at its current rate. Cash flows from operations was $115.0 million in 2005, down from $179.9 million in 2004 and $185.1 million in 2003. We anticipate that our cash flow from operations will be adversely affected in 2006 due to declining rental rates in certain of our markets with expiring leases, particularly in Northern California, rent abatement features in many of the new leases at our properties and, most significantly, our estimated tenant-related and other capital expenditures associated with new leases. We anticipate that, in order to maintain our expected quarterly dividend, we will be required to fund a shortfall of cash from operations of approximately $75 to $90 million in 2006. In order to satisfy this shortfall, we currently expect to be required to borrow under our line of credit and/or dispose of properties we otherwise would choose not to sell. In addition, our ability to borrow under our line of credit to fund these anticipated levels of tenant and other capital expenditures and to pay our expected dividend may be limited by the terms of our debt covenants.
There can be no assurance that circumstances may not change and as a result of poorer than expected operating results or the inability to obtain financing on favorable terms, or at all, that we will not later reduce our common stock dividend below the current rate. We generally are restricted from paying dividends that would exceed 90% of our funds from operations during any four-quarter period.
See Item 12 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters, for certain information regarding our equity compensation plans.
Item 6. | Selected Financial Data |
The following table sets forth selected financial and operating information. The financial and operating data have been derived from our consolidated financial statements for each of the periods presented.
The following selected financial and operating information should be read in conjunction with Item 7 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and the financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K:
(In thousands, except per share data) | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
2005 |
2004 |
2003 |
2002 |
2001 | |||||||||||
Operating Data: |
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Rental revenue |
$ | 448,892 | $ | 437,949 | $ | 426,474 | $ | 425,545 | $ | 414,971 | |||||
Real estate service revenue |
23,736 | 23,328 | 24,337 | 24,538 | 31,037 | ||||||||||
Income from continuing operations |
114,707 | 57,037 | 39,351 | 55,461 | 37,280 | ||||||||||
Income and gain from discontinued operations1 |
34,012 | 36,550 | 33,586 | 53,844 | 41,781 | ||||||||||
Net income |
148,719 | 93,587 | 72,937 | 109,305 | 79,061 | ||||||||||
Dividends paid to common stockholders |
113,830 | 108,272 | 104,293 | 105,929 | 114,106 | ||||||||||
Share and Per Share Data: |
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Basic net income from continuing operations2 |
1.76 | 0.77 | 0.24 | 0.39 | 0.04 | ||||||||||
Diluted net income from continuing operations2 |
1.74 | 0.76 | 0.24 | 0.39 | 0.04 | ||||||||||
Diluted net income from discontinued operations |
0.55 | 0.67 | 0.65 | 1.00 | 0.68 | ||||||||||
Dividends paid to common shareholders |
2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 1.85 | ||||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic |
56,143 | 53,903 | 51,913 | 52,817 | 61,010 | ||||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted |
61,848 | 54,414 | 52,573 | 53,727 | 62,442 |
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(In thousands) | As of or for the Year Ended December 31, |
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2005 |
2004 |
2003 |
2002 |
2001 |
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Balance Sheet Data: |
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Real estate, before accumulated depreciation |
$ | 3,325,687 | $ | 3,338,554 | $ | 3,134,072 | $ | 3,043,887 | $ | 2,920,519 | ||||||||||
Total assets |
3,152,172 | 3,081,192 | 2,836,018 | 2,817,920 | 2,778,543 | |||||||||||||||
Mortgages and notes payable |
1,875,706 | 1,941,130 | 1,727,648 | 1,603,949 | 1,399,230 | |||||||||||||||
Minority interest |
58,470 | 65,378 | 70,456 | 76,222 | 83,393 | |||||||||||||||
Total stockholders equity |
1,074,509 | 926,971 | 907,571 | 997,791 | 1,177,807 | |||||||||||||||
Total common shares outstanding |
58,690 | 54,890 | 52,881 | 51,836 | 51,965 | |||||||||||||||
Other Data: |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
$ | 114,986 | $ | 179,935 | $ | 185,147 | $ | 224,981 | $ | 222,231 | ||||||||||
Net cash (used by) provided by investing activities |
(18,322 | ) | (301,567 | ) | (107,611 | ) | (56,928 | ) | 99,803 | |||||||||||
Net cash (used by) provided by financing activities |
(85,588 | ) | 122,068 | (78,475 | ) | (170,972 | ) | (338,581 | ) |
1 | In 2005, 2004, 2003 and 2002, we sold or held for sale operating properties whose operations and gain are classified as discontinued operations for all years presented. |
2 | EPS for 2002 has been restated for the retroactive application of EITF Issue D-42 to reflect original issuance costs associated with preferred stock redeemed as a reduction of net income available to common shareholders in calculating EPS. The effect of this change was to retroactively reduce EPS by $0.09 per share in 2002. |
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Item 7. | Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
Introduction
The discussion that follows is based primarily on our consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 and should be read along with the consolidated financial statements and related notes. The ability to compare one period to another may be significantly affected by acquisitions completed, development properties placed in service and dispositions made during those years. The number of operating office buildings that we owned and were consolidated in the financial statements were 235, 251 and 259 as of December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
After several years of adverse conditions in the commercial office real estate markets, vacancy rates peaked in the majority of our markets in 2003 and then began to improve. At the end of 2005, vacancy rates in all of our markets were declining due to continuing positive net absorption. As a result of improved office job growth, we believe leasing activity is up significantly, and we believe that market rental rates have stabilized in all of our markets and have improved in many of our markets, including Washington, D.C. and Southern California. We anticipate rental economics will continue to improve in the majority of our markets in 2006.
As a result of the improving market conditions described above, our occupancy in our consolidated portfolio of operating properties increased to 89.4% at December 31, 2005 compared to 88.2% at December 31, 2004 and 87.8% at December 31, 2003. If demand continues to improve in 2006, we expect our occupancy to improve further. Our occupancy improved in 2005 over 2004 due to improving rental markets. Our same store (properties we owned in both years) occupancy was 90.3% at December 31, 2005 compared to 89.4% at December 31, 2004. We earned $3.3 million of lease termination fees in 2005 compared to $7.0 million in 2004. These fees are non-recurring in nature and we cannot determine at this time what termination fees if any, we will generate in 2006.
Not withstanding the improving markets for office space and declining vacancy rates in most of our markets, rental rates on space that was re-leased in 2005 decreased an average of 16.9% as compared to rates under expiring leases. While we believe market rental rates have stabilized and are improving in many of our markets, rental rates on in-place leases in certain markets, particularly in our Northern California market, remain significantly above current market rental rates. We estimate that market rental rates for leased space expiring in 2006 will be, on average, approximately 10%-12% lower than straight-lined rents on expiring leases. We have 2.5 million square feet of space on which leases are currently scheduled to expire in 2006, including 1.0 million square feet of space in Northern California where we expect the largest roll-down of rents on expiring leases.
We are currently marketing or anticipate marketing several properties for sale. There can be no assurance any of these sales will be consummated. We plan to use any proceeds resulting from the sale of any property for the acquisition and development of other properties or for general corporate purposes, including ongoing tenant improvements and the funding of cash flow shortfalls in order to maintain and pay dividends on our common and preferred stock and distributions to third party unitholders in certain of our subsidiaries.
We have decided, based on current returns and other market factors, to market for sale the majority of our wholly-owned properties in Chicago and Denver, and we began these efforts in the first quarter of 2006. We intend to reinvest the proceeds from the sale of Chicago and Denver in our other markets where we believe we will recognize a greater return on our invested capital. There can be no assurance that these dispositions will be consummated on favorable terms, if at all. The properties did not meet our criteria to be classified as held for sale for financial reporting purposes as of December 31, 2005. A summary of the net book value of the assets and the operating results of our Chicago and Denver properties as of and for the twelve months ended December 31, 2005 is as follows:
Amount |
% of Portfolio Total |
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(In thousands) | ||||||
Assets (net book value) |
$ | 202,924 | 6.4 | % | ||
Rental revenue |
33,486 | 7.5 | % | |||
Property operating income1 |
18,080 | 6.2 | % |
1 | Property operating income is property operations revenue less property operating expenses. |
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We expect our cash flows from operations will continue at reduced levels in 2006 and tenant improvements and lease incentives are expected to remain at elevated levels as we fund the tenant allowances for four large leases totaling approximately 726,000 square feet and additional expenditures for leasing we expect to complete in 2006. In connection with the four large leases referred to above, we are committed to fund tenant allowances of approximately $29.9 million in 2006. As a result of these executed leases and other projected leasing, we expect that our year end 2006 occupancy will significantly increase from our 2005 year end occupancy of 89.4%. Therefore, to achieve our projected increases in occupancy, we expect to incur significant tenant related costs in 2006.
We anticipate that our cash flow from operations will be adversely affected in 2006 due to declining rental rates in certain of our markets with expiring leases, particularly in Northern California, rent abatement features in many of the new leases at our properties and, most significantly, our estimated tenant-related and other capital expenditures associated with new leases. We anticipate that, in order to maintain our expected quarterly dividend, we will be required to fund a shortfall of cash from operations of approximately $75 to $90 million in 2006. In order to satisfy this shortfall, we currently expect to be required to borrow under our line of credit and/or dispose of properties we otherwise would choose not to sell. Any borrowings under our line of credit to fund these shortfalls would reduce the amount of funds available for other purposes, such as potential acquisitions or capital improvements.
In addition, our ability to borrow under our line of credit to fund these anticipated levels of tenant and other capital expenditures and to pay our expected dividend may be limited by the terms of our debt covenants. During 2006, we expect to approach the limit of our unencumbered leverage ratio which restricts unsecured debt outstanding to no more than 60% of unencumbered assets. As of December 31, 2005, our unencumbered leverage ratio was 56.7%. Our unencumbered leverage ratio is most significantly impacted by the performance of our operating properties and net borrowings required to fund capital expenditures and pay our dividend as a result of insufficient operating cash flow. Incurring additional unsecured debt to acquire additional unencumbered assets does not impact our unencumbered leverage ratio as significantly as incurring additional debt for other purposes. The tangible fair market value of our unencumbered properties is calculated by applying capitalization rates stipulated in our line of credit of 8.5%9.0% to current operating income. Therefore, our unencumbered leverage ratio could increase if the operating income of our unencumbered properties decreases. Additionally, the ratio will increase as we acquire properties which have operating income which is lower than 8.5%9.0% of the amount invested. The additional debt required to fund our expected shortfall may result in us exceeding this limit.
The competitive acquisition environment has driven acquisition prices in some markets to at or above replacement cost. As a result, we have commenced development on one office property in a joint venture and plan development on other projects. Our plans include a project in Washington, D.C., the redevelopment of a property in Seattle, Washington which we acquired in January 2006 and other possible projects in Seattle, Washington; San Diego, California; Austin, Texas; Dallas, Texas and Salt Lake City, Utah. In addition, we actively searching for additional land sites in these markets that are suitable for development. If our plans come to fruition and we acquire additional land sites suitable for development, we could incur significant development costs in 2007.
General
During 2005 we completed the following significant transactions:
| We issued 2,649,000 shares of common stock with net proceeds of approximately $99.5 million. |
| We issued $250.0 million principal amount of 5.50% senior unsecured notes in December 2005 with net proceeds of approximately $247.5 million which were used to pay down |
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amounts outstanding under our unsecured line of credit. The notes mature on December 15, 2010. |
| We retired $100.0 million of senior unsecured notes upon maturity with proceeds from our unsecured line of credit. |
| We acquired eight operating properties (16 buildings) with 1.4 million rentable square feet for approximately $394.1 million. |
| We had a partial sale of one operating property (seven buildings) with 1.0 million rentable square feet to a joint venture in exchange for a 20% interest and cash proceeds of approximately $154.0 million. |
| We disposed of eleven operating properties (32 buildings) generating net proceeds of approximately $419.9 million. |
| We entered into a new joint venture arrangement with institutional investors advised by JPMorgan Asset Management. The joint venture, in which we own a 20% interest, acquired a three building 984,000 rentable square foot property in Addison, Texas for approximately $153.5 million. Our equity investment, net of debt used to finance the acquisition, was $10.4 million in cash. |
| A joint venture in which we own a 30% interest sold two floors of a building. We received cash of $6.5 million from the partial sale and recognized a gain of $1.7 million. |
| A joint venture in which we own a 35% interest sold a building. We received cash of $5.8 million and recognized a gain of $0.8 million on the sale. |
| A joint venture in which we owned a 20% interest disposed of its sole operating property. We realized a gain of approximately $7.7 million, net of $4.0 million of tax, from the sale. We received cash proceeds from the sale of $16.6 million. |
During 2004 we completed the following significant transactions:
| We issued $225.0 million principal amount of 3.625% senior unsecured notes in March 2004 with net proceeds of approximately $222.7 million which were used to pay down amounts outstanding under our unsecured line of credit. The notes mature on April 1, 2009. |
| We entered into a $100.0 million interest rate swap in connection with the issuance of the 3.625% senior unsecured notes which qualifies for fair value hedge accounting. |
| We issued $200.0 million principal amount of 5.125% senior unsecured notes in August 2004 with net proceeds of approximately $197.2 million which were used to pay down amounts outstanding under our unsecured line of credit. The notes mature on September 1, 2011. |
| We retired $150.0 million of senior unsecured notes with proceeds from our unsecured line of credit. |
| We disposed of 14 operating properties (20 buildings) generating net proceeds of approximately $213.0 million. |
| A joint venture in which we own a 50% interest disposed of an operating property generating net proceeds to the joint venture of $41.3 million. |
| We purchased 6 operating properties (12 buildings) with 1.5 million rentable square feet for $449.2 million. |
| We acquired for $14.4 million a 20% interest in a joint venture which purchased operating properties and land. |
| We entered into a three year $500.0 million unsecured revolving credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank as administrative agent for a syndicate of banks. |
| We completed our UPREIT conversion in June 2004. |
During 2003, we completed the following significant transactions:
| We repurchased 322,600 shares of our common stock for approximately $7.9 million. |
| We redeemed 10.2 million shares of our Series B, C and D Redeemable Preferred Stock for $254.5 million excluding dividends. |
| We disposed of five operating properties and one parcel of land generating net proceeds of approximately $51.9 million. |
| We acquired interests in four operating properties, directly or through joint ventures, for an aggregate investment of $112.4 million, including assumed debt. |
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| We issued 8.05 million shares of preferred stock for net proceeds of approximately $194.7 million. |
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Critical accounting policies and estimates are those that are both important to the presentation of our financial condition and results of operations and require managements most difficult, complex or subjective judgments and that have the most significant impact on our financial condition and results of operations. Our critical accounting policies and estimates relate to revenue recognition, estimating the depreciable lives of assets, evaluating the impairment of long-lived assets and investments, allocating the purchase cost of acquired properties and evaluating the collectibility of accounts receivable.
We commence revenue recognition on our leases based on a number of factors. In most cases, revenue recognition under a lease begins when the lessee takes possession of or controls the physical use of the leased asset. Generally, this occurs on the lease commencement date. In determining what constitutes the leased asset, we evaluate whether we or the lessee is the owner, for accounting purposes, of the tenant improvements. If we are the owner, for accounting purposes, of the tenant improvements, then the leased asset is the finished space and revenue recognition begins when the lessee takes possession of the finished space, typically when the improvements are substantially complete. If we conclude we are not the owner, for accounting purposes, of the tenant improvements (the lessee is the owner), then the leased asset is the unimproved space and any tenant improvement allowances funded under the lease are treated as lease incentives which reduces revenue recognized over the term of the lease. In these circumstances, we begin revenue recognition when the lessee takes possession of the unimproved space for the lessee to construct improvements. The determination of who is the owner, for accounting purposes, of the tenant improvements determines the nature of the leased asset and when revenue recognition under a lease begins. We consider a number of different factors to evaluate whether we or the lessee is the owner of the tenant improvements for accounting purposes. These factors include:
| whether the lease stipulates how and on what a tenant improvement allowance may be spent; |
| whether the tenant or landlord retain legal title to the improvements; |
| the uniqueness of the improvements; |
| the expected economic life of the tenant improvements relative to the length of the lease; and |
| who constructs or directs the construction of the improvements. |
The determination of who owns the tenant improvements, for accounting purposes, is subject to significant judgment. In making that determination we consider all of the above factors. However, no one factor is determinative in reaching a conclusion.
If a lease provides for rent based on the resolution of contingencies, such as meeting a level of sales by the tenant, we defer rent associated with rental contingencies until the resolution of the contingency.
Depreciation of rental properties is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The estimated lives of our assets by class are as follows:
Base building |
5 to 50 years | |
Building components |
7 to 20 years | |
Tenant improvements |
Lesser of the terms of the leases or useful lives of the assets | |
Furniture, fixtures and equipment |
5 to 15 years |
We make subjective assessments as to the useful lives of our assets. These assessments have a direct impact on our net income. Should we lengthen the expected useful life of an asset, it would be depreciated over a longer period, resulting in less depreciation expense and higher annual net income. Should we shorten the expected useful life of an asset, it would be depreciated over a shorter period, resulting in more depreciation expense and lower annual net income.
We assess the carrying value of our long-lived assets on a regular basis. If events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a rental property to be held and used or land held for development may be impaired, we perform a recoverability analysis based on estimated undiscounted cash flows to be generated
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from the property in the future. If the analysis indicates that the carrying value is not recoverable from future cash flows, the property and related assets, such as tenant improvements, lease commissions and in-place lease intangibles, are written down to estimated fair value and an impairment loss is recognized. If we decide to sell rental properties or land holdings, we evaluate the recoverability of the carrying amounts of the assets. If the evaluation indicates that the carrying value is not recoverable from estimated net sales proceeds, the property and related assets are written down to estimated fair value less costs to sell and an impairment loss is recognized. Our estimates of cash flows and fair values of the properties are based on current market conditions and consider matters such as rental rates and occupancies for comparable properties, recent sales data for comparable properties and, where applicable, contracts or the results of negotiations with purchasers or prospective purchasers. Changes in estimated future cash flows due to changes in our plans or views of market and economic conditions could result in recognition of additional impairment losses which, under applicable accounting guidance, could be substantial. We are currently marketing or anticipate marketing several properties for sale. As a result, we have reduced our estimated holding periods for one of these properties. One property had a book value in excess of the undiscounted cash flows we expect to receive from the operation and sale of the property. We recognized an impairment loss of $3.7 million on this property in the fourth quarter of 2005 in addition to impairment losses on properties that were sold in 2005.
We allocate the purchase cost of acquired properties to the related physical assets and in-place leases based on their fair values. The fair values of acquired office buildings are determined on an if-vacant basis considering a variety of factors, including the physical condition and quality of the buildings, estimated rental and absorption rates, estimated future cash flows and valuation assumptions consistent with current market conditions. The if-vacant fair value is allocated to land, where applicable, buildings, tenant improvements and equipment based on property tax assessments and other relevant information obtained in connection with the acquisition of the property.
The fair value of in-place leases includes the effect of leases with above or below market rents, customer relationship value, where applicable, and the cost of acquiring existing tenants at the date of acquisition. Above market and below market in-place lease values are determined on a lease-by-lease basis based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (a) the contractual amounts to be paid under the lease and (b) our estimate of the fair market lease rate for the corresponding space over the remaining non-cancellable terms of the related leases. The capitalized below market lease values are amortized as an increase to rental revenue over the initial term and any below market renewal periods of the related leases. Capitalized above market lease values are amortized as a decrease to rental revenue over the initial term of the related leases. Customer relationship values are determined based on our evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenants lease and our overall relationship with the tenant. Characteristics we consider include the nature and extent of our existing business relationships with the tenant, prospects for developing new business with the tenant, the tenants credit quality and expectations of lease renewals. The value of customer relationship intangibles is amortized to expense over the lesser of the initial lease term and any expected renewal periods or the remaining useful life of the building. We determine the fair value of the cost of acquiring existing tenants by estimating the lease commissions avoided by having in-place tenants and the avoided lost operating income for the estimated period required to lease the space occupied by existing tenants at the acquisition date. The cost of acquiring existing tenants is amortized to expense over the initial term of the respective leases. Should a tenant terminate its lease early, the unamortized portion of the in-place lease value is charged to expense. Changes in the assumptions used in the allocation of the purchase cost among the acquired assets would affect the timing of recognition of the related revenue and expenses.
Our allowance for doubtful accounts receivable is established based on analysis of the risk of loss on specific accounts. The analysis places particular emphasis on past-due accounts and considers information such as the nature and age of the receivable, the payment history of the tenant or other debtor, the amount of security we hold, the financial condition of the tenant and our assessment of its ability to meet its lease obligations, the basis for any disputes and the status of related negotiations. Our estimate of the required allowance, which is reviewed by management on a quarterly basis, is subject to revision as these factors change and is sensitive to the effects of economic and market conditions on our tenants, particularly in our largest markets (i.e., Northern California and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area).
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Property Operating Revenue
Property operating revenue is summarized as follows:
For the year ended December 31, |
Variance |
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2005 vs. 2004 |
2004 vs. 2003 |
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(In millions) | 2005 |
2004 |
2003 |
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Minimum base rent |
$ | 374.8 | $ | 364.1 | $ | 346.3 | $ | 10.7 | $ | 17.8 | |||||||
Recoveries from tenants |
58.7 | 55.8 | 62.0 | 2.9 | (6.2 | ) | |||||||||||
Parking and other tenant charges |
15.4 | 18.1 | 18.2 | (2.7 | ) | (0.1 | ) |
Occupancy in our consolidated properties by market as of December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 was as follows:
December 31, 2005 |
December 31, 2004 |
December 31, 2003 | ||||||||||
Market |
Rentable Sq. Footage |
Percent Leased |
Rentable Sq. Footage |
Percent Leased |
Rentable Sq. Footage |
Percent Leased | ||||||
Washington, DC Metro |
4,843,957 | 93.8 | 4,258,212 | 97.5 | 3,710,396 | 96.6 | ||||||
Chicago |
1,221,602 | 62.7 | 1,225,117 | 64.7 | 1,225,699 | 69.1 | ||||||
Atlanta |
| | | | 1,690,565 | 81.2 | ||||||
Dallas |
467,468 | 90.7 | 1,005,655 | 86.2 | 1,006,267 | 80.7 | ||||||
Austin |
264,822 | 90.2 | 265,901 | 74.3 | 432,050 | 80.9 | ||||||
Denver |
899,185 | 92.3 | 904,717 | 92.1 | 904,717 | 93.3 | ||||||
Phoenix |
| | 532,506 | 100.0 | 532,506 | 100.0 | ||||||
Portland |
275,193 | 85.8 | 275,193 | 81.8 | 275,193 | 80.7 | ||||||
Seattle |
1,937,049 | 77.2 | 1,498,473 | 77.1 | 1,498,804 | 78.7 | ||||||
Salt Lake City |
627,255 | 97.0 | 628,399 | 89.5 | 628,331 | 86.2 | ||||||
Northern California |
5,138,777 | 92.3 | 6,323,849 | 87.1 | 5,667,632 | 88.3 | ||||||
Los Angeles |
403,567 | 92.9 | 660,226 | 83.1 | 658,831 | 94.0 | ||||||
Orange County, CA |
781,785 | 99.1 | 971,691 | 94.7 | 970,255 | 93.0 | ||||||
San Diego |
1,505,425 | 93.6 | 1,313,886 | 93.3 | 1,191,950 | 92.0 | ||||||
Total |
18,366,085 | 89.4 | 19,863,825 | 88.2 | 20,393,196 | 87.8 | ||||||
Minimum Base Rent
Minimum base rent increased $10.7 million (2.9%) in 2005 compared to 2004. The increase in minimum base rent was due primarily to rents from buildings acquired during 2005 and 2004 ($33.2 million) and increased occupancy partially offset by property dispositions where we have continuing involvement ($18.7 million) and lower rental rates for new and renewing tenants. Minimum base rent increased $17.8 million (5.1%) in 2004 compared to 2003. The increase in minimum base rent was due primarily to rents from two buildings acquired in late 2003 and twelve buildings acquired in 2004 ($23.0 million) partially offset by increased vacancies and lower rental rates for new and renewing tenants ($8.9 million).
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Our lease rollover by square footage and rent at December 31, 2005 is as follows:
Year of Lease Expiration |
Net Rentable Area Subject to Expiring Leases (sq. ft.) (1) |
Annual Base Rent Under Expiring Leases (000s) |
Percent of Total Annual Base Rent Represented by Expiring Leases |
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2006 |
2,501,725 | $ | 66,405 | 16.5 | % | |||
2007 |
1,767,159 | 45,826 | 11.4 | % | ||||
2008 |
2,226,935 | 45,619 | 11.3 | % | ||||
2009 |
2,805,079 | 58,410 | 14.5 | % | ||||
2010 |
1,807,135 | 36,947 | 9.2 | % | ||||
2011 |
1,324,678 | 33,378 | 8.3 | % | ||||
2012 |
1,200,251 | 29,124 | 7.2 | % | ||||
2013 |
563,205 | 16,283 | 4.0 | % | ||||
2014 |
485,761 | 9,858 | 2.4 | % | ||||
2015 |
587,949 | 15,451 | 3.8 | % | ||||
2016 and thereafter |
1,142,367 | 46,141 | 11.4 | % |
1 | Does not include 2.0 million square feet of vacant space at 12/31/05. |
Recoveries from Tenants
Recoveries from tenants increased $2.9 million (5.2%) in 2005 from 2004. The increase in recoveries from tenants is primarily the result of the purchase of buildings in 2005 and 2004 partially offset by property dispositions where we have continuing involvement. Recoveries from tenants decreased $6.2 million (10.0%) in 2004 from 2003. The reduction in recoveries from tenants is primarily the result of higher average vacancies and new base years for new and renewing tenants partially offset by the effects of property acquisitions.
Parking and Other Tenant Charges
Parking and other tenant charges decreased $2.7 million (14.9%) in 2005 from 2004. Lease termination fees were $3.7 million lower in 2005 than 2004, partially offset by higher parking and tenant charges from acquired properties. Parking and other tenant charges decreased $0.1 million (0.5%) in 2004 from 2003. Lease termination fees were $0.6 million higher in 2004 ($7.0 million ) than 2003 ($6.4 million) offset by lower parking and tenant charges. Lease termination fees are paid by a tenant in exchange for our agreement to terminate the lease earlier than the date specified in the lease agreement. Vacancies created as a result of these terminations negatively impact future rents until the space is relet. This increase was offset by lower tenant charges in 2004, primarily because tenant charges for 2003 included a non-recurring fee to restore a tenants space ($1.2 million).
Property Expenses
Property expenses are summarized as follows:
(In millions) | For the year ended December 31, |
Variance | |||||||||||||
2005 vs. 2004 |
2004 vs. 2003 | ||||||||||||||
2005 |
2004 |
2003 |
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Property operating expenses |
$ | 117.0 | $ | 113.3 | $ | 110.7 | $ | 3.7 | $ | 2.6 | |||||
Real estate taxes |
40.5 | 39.2 | 38.7 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
Property operating expenses increased $3.7 million (3.3%) in 2005 from 2004 due primarily to acquired properties ($6.7 million) and higher operating expenses ($2.7 million) partially offset by property dispositions where we have continuing involvement ($5.8 million). Property operating expenses increased $2.6 million (2.3%) in 2004 from 2003 due primarily to the acquisition of properties ($4.3 million) partially offset by insurance expense reductions as a result of lower premiums for the 2004-2005 renewal period.
Real estate taxes increased $1.3 million (3.2%) in 2005 from 2004 due primarily to property acquisitions ($3.5 million) partially offset by the sale of properties ($2.3 million). Real estate taxes increased $0.5 million
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(1.3%) in 2004 from 2003 due primarily to property acquisitions ($2.6 million) partially offset by real estate tax refunds, principally in California.
Property Operating Income
Property operating income is the performance measure used to assess the results of our real estate property operations segment. We believe that the presentation of property operating income is helpful to investors as a measure of the operating performance of our office properties because it excludes items that do not relate to or are not indicative of operating performance of the properties (including interest and depreciation and amortization) and which can make periodic comparisons of operating performance more difficult. Property operating income, defined as property operating revenue less property expenses, is summarized as follows:
(In millions) | For the year ended December 31, |
Variance | ||||||||||||||||
2005 vs. 2004 |
2004 vs. 2003 | |||||||||||||||||
2005 |
2004 |
2003 |
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Property operating income |
$ | 291.5 | $ | 285.4 | $ | 277.1 | $ | 6.1 | $ | 8.3 | ||||||||
Property operating income percent |
64.9 | % | 65.2 | % | 65.0 | % |
Property operating income increased $6.1 million (2.1%) in 2005 compared to 2004 due primarily to the impact of properties acquired in 2005 and 2004. Property operating income increased $8.3 million (3.0%) in 2004 compared to 2003 due primarily to the impact of properties acquired in late 2003 and 2004 partially offset by the impact of increased vacancies on rental income and recovery revenue. Property operating income as a percentage of property operations revenue was relatively unchanged in 2005, 2004 and 2003 at 64.9%, 65.2% and 65.0%, respectively.
Real Estate Service Revenue
Real estate service revenue, which includes our third party property management services and our development services, increased $0.4 million primarily due to higher development fees as a result of a non-recurring incentive fee payment partially offset by lower leasing fees. Real estate service revenue decreased $1.0 million in 2004 compared to 2003 due primarily to lower development fees ($2.0 million) partially offset by higher leasing fees ($1.0 million). We earned non-recurring development incentive fees of $2.1 million from third parties in 2003.
General and Administrative Expense
General and administrative expenses were flat in 2005 compared to 2004. General and administrative expenses decreased $0.9 million (2.1%) in 2004 from 2003 due primarily to lower compensation costs as a result of personnel reductions.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization increased $14.0 million (11.7%) in 2005 from 2004 and $8.2 million (7.3%) in 2004 from 2003 due primarily to property acquisitions, including the amortization of related intangible assets.
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased $2.8 million in 2005 from 2004. This increase was due primarily to higher average debt levels ($3.1 million), higher weighted average interest rates ($1.6 million) and lower capitalized interest ($0.4 million) partially offset by lower prepayment penalties on mortgages we repaid ($2.3 million).
Interest expense increased $10.5 million in 2004 from 2003. This increase was due primarily to prepayment penalties on mortgages we repaid early due to their high interest rates ($3.3 million), higher average debt levels ($9.7 million) to finance our acquisitions of properties and a reduction in capitalized interest ($1.3 million) partially offset by a decrease in our weighted average interest rate of approximately 26 basis points ($3.8 million).
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Other Income
Other income was $10.6 million, $9.4 million and $6.3 million in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities decreased $3.2 million in 2005 from 2004 primarily due to lower earnings from Carr Office Park, LLC. In 2004, Carr Office Park, LLC received a large settlement payment from a tenant to terminate a development rights agreement. The decrease in equity in earnings in 2005 from 2004 was partially offset by an increase in interest income of $4.4 million due to higher levels of notes receivable outstanding. Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities decreased $0.3 million in 2004 from 2003. The decrease in equity in earnings in 2004 from 2003 was due primarily to the sale of a property in a joint venture which included a significant debt prepayment penalty ($1.3 million) partially offset by new investments.
Gain on Sale of Properties, Impairment Losses on Real Estate and Discontinued Property Operations
The tables below summarize property sales for 2005, 2004 and 2003:
2005 | ||||||||||||
Property Name |
Market |
Sale Date |
Number of Buildings |
Rentable Square Footage |
Net Cash Proceeds ($000) |
Gain Recognized ($000) | ||||||
Alton Deere |
Orange County, CA | Mar-05 | 6 | 182,561 | 31,469 | 9,009 | ||||||
CarrAmerica Corporate Center1 |
Northern California | Mar-05 | 7 | 1,004,679 | 153,986 | 77,454 | ||||||
Westlake Spectrum |
Los Angeles, CA | Apr-05 | 2 | 108,084 | 20,641 | 3,792 | ||||||
Hacienda West |
Northern California | Sep-05 | 2 | 207,518 | 37,287 | 10,902 | ||||||
Phoenix2 |
Phoenix, AZ | Sep-05/Oct-05 | 4 | 532,506 | 75,377 | 25 | ||||||
Valley Business Park II |
Northern California | Dec-05 | 6 | 166,928 | 18,246 | 3,005 | ||||||
Two Mission |
Dallas, TX | Dec-05 | 1 | 77,359 | 6,125 | 931 | ||||||
Quorum North, Quorum Place, 5000 Quorum3 |
Dallas, TX | Dec-05 | 3 | 453,451 | 34,960 | 63 | ||||||
2600 W. Olive |
Los Angeles, CA | Dec-05 | 1 | 145,274 | 41,814 | 15,689 |
1 | We retained a 20% interest in the property through a joint venture. |
2 | We recognized an impairment loss of $0.9 million on these properties in the second and third quarters of 2005. |
3 | We recognized impairment losses of $5.8 million on these properties in the first and fourth quarters of 2005. |
2004 | ||||||||||||||
Property Name |
Market |
Month Sold |
Number of Buildings |
Rentable Square Footage |
Net Proceeds (000) |
Gain Recognized (000) | ||||||||
Tower of the Hills1 |
Austin, TX | Mar-04 | 2 | 166,149 | $ | 10,512 | $ | 66 | ||||||
Atlanta Portfolio* |
Atlanta, GA | Sep-04 | 15 | 1,696,757 | 191,190 | 19,804 | ||||||||
First Street Technology2 |
Northern California | Dec-04 | 1 | 67,582 | 4,760 | | ||||||||
Valley Business Park I3 |
Northern California | Dec-04 | 2 | 67,785 | 6,543 | |
1 | We recognized an impairment loss of $3.0 million on this property in the fourth quarter of 2003. |
2 | We recognized an impairment loss of $2.2 million on this property in the fourth quarter of 2004. |
3 | We recognized an impairment loss of $0.3 million on this property in the fourth quarter of 2004. |
* | 15 operating office buildings located in Atlanta, Georgia. The properties were Glenridge, Holcomb Place, Midori, Parkwood, Summit, Spalding Ridge, 2400 Lake Park Dr., 680 Engineering Dr., Embassy Row, Waterford and Forum. |
2003 | ||||||||||||||
Property Name |
Market |
Sale Date |
Number of Buildings |
Square Footage |
Net Cash Proceeds (000) |
Gain Recognized (000) | ||||||||
Wateridge |
San Diego, CA | May-03 | 1 | 62,194 | $ | 9,277 | $ | 3,571 | ||||||
Katella |
Los Angeles, CA | Aug-03 | 1 | 80,609 | 10,138 | 3,627 | ||||||||
Pacificare |
Los Angeles, CA | Sep-03 | 1 | 104,377 | 14,485 | 6,380 | ||||||||
Lakewood1 |
Atlanta, GA | Sep-03 | 1 | 80,816 | 4,621 | 48 | ||||||||
Century Springs |
Atlanta, GA | Nov-03 | 1 | 95,206 | 7,091 | 310 |
1 | We recognized an impairment loss of $2.7 million on this property in the second quarter of 2003. |
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We dispose of assets (sometimes using tax-deferred exchanges) that are inconsistent with our long-term strategic or return objectives or where market conditions for sale are favorable. The proceeds from the sales are redeployed into other properties or used to fund development operations or to support other corporate needs.
As of December 31, 2005, we had one property under contract for sale, Sunrise Corporate Center in Reston, Virginia, and which met our criteria to be classified as held for sale. We will continue to manage Sunrise Corporate Center after the sale and therefore, its results of operations are included in continuing operations. The sale of Sunrise Corporate Center closed on January 10, 2006 for proceeds of approximately $51.3 million and we recognized a gain of approximately $17.7 million.
In 2005, we disposed of 11 operating properties recognizing gains of $120.9 million, $34.1 million of which is classified as discontinued operations as we have no continuing involvement with Westlake Spectrum, Hacienda, the Phoenix buildings, Valley Business Park II, Two Mission, 2600 W. Olive and the three Quorum buildings after the sale. Prior to the sale of the Phoenix and Quorum buildings, we recognized impairment losses of $6.7 million. On March 31, 2005, we had a partial sale of CarrAmerica Corporate Center to a joint venture in return for a 19% interest in the venture and cash proceeds of approximately $154.0 million. We recognized a gain of $77.4 million on the transaction. We funded $2.7 million of additional capital to this venture increasing our percentage ownership to 20% in the third quarter of 2005. We continue to manage Alton Deere and CarrAmerica Corporate Center under management agreements and the gains on these sales and the operating results of these properties are not classified as discontinued operations due to our continuing involvement. In addition to these sales, there were three sales in joint ventures. In June 2005, a joint venture in which we hold a 35% interest sold an office property. We recognized a gain from this sale of $0.8 million and received cash proceeds of $5.8 million. In January 2005, a joint venture in which we own a 30% interest, sold a condominium interest in a building. We recognized a gain of $1.7 million on this transaction and received cash proceeds of $6.5 million. In October 2005, a joint venture in which we own a 20% interest disposed of its sole operating property. We realized a gain of approximately $7.8 million, net of $4.2 million of tax, from the sale. We received cash proceeds from the sale of $16.6 million. We classify gains related to sales in our joint ventures in continuing operations as part of our gain on sale of properties,
During 2004, we disposed of 12 operating properties (17 buildings) recognizing gains of $19.9 million. We also disposed of two operating properties (3 buildings) on which we recognized impairment losses of $2.5 million. We have no continuing involvement with these properties and, accordingly, the gains on these sales and impairment losses are classified as discontinued operations.
During the fourth quarter of 2004, an unconsolidated entity in which we held an interest sold an office property located in the Washington, D.C. metro area. We recognized a gain from this sale of $20.1 million which is classified as continuing operations. In addition, we reversed a tax provision of $7.5 million related to a property sale in 2000 as a result of the favorable resolution of a tax contingency.
During 2003, we disposed of five operating properties and one parcel of land, recognizing a gain of $14.5 million, $10.3 million of which is classified as discontinued operations. We continue to manage two properties (Wateridge and Lakewood) under management agreements and the gain on these sales and the operating results of these properties are not classified as discontinued operations due to our continuing involvement. We have no continuing involvement with the Katella, Pacificare and Century Springs properties and, accordingly, the gains on these sales and the operating results of the properties are classified as discontinued operations. We also recognized an impairment loss of $2.7 million on the Lakewood property and an impairment loss of $1.5 million on land holdings which are classified as continuing operations and an impairment loss of $3.0 million on our Tower of the Hills property which is classified as discontinued operations.
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The operating results of the properties classified as discontinued operations are summarized as follows:
(In thousands) | 2005 |
2004 |
2003 |
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Revenues |
$ | 22,236 | $ | 53,247 | $ | 72,143 | ||||||
Property expenses |
8,218 | 18,863 | 25,518 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
7,488 | 15,180 | 20,311 | |||||||||
Net operations of properties sold |
6,530 | 19,204 | 26,314 | |||||||||
Impairment losses |
(6,659 | ) | (2,524 | ) | (3,045 | ) | ||||||
Gain on sale of properties |
34,141 | 19,870 | 10,317 | |||||||||
Discontinued operations |
$ | 34,012 | $ | 36,550 | $ | 33,586 | ||||||
Number of buildings |
19 | 39 | 42 | |||||||||
Consolidated Cash Flows
Consolidated cash flow information is summarized as follows:
(In millions) | For the year ended December 31, |
Variance |
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2005 vs. 2004 |
2004 vs. 2003 |
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2005 |
2004 |
2003 |
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Cash provided by operating activities |
$ | 115.0 | $ | 179.9 | $ | 185.1 | $ | (64.9 | ) | $ | (5.2 | ) | ||||||||
Cash used in investing activities |
(18.3 | ) | (301.6 | ) | (107.6 | ) | 283.3 | (194.0 | ) | |||||||||||
Cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
(85.6 | ) | 122.1 | (78.5 | ) | (207.7 | ) | 200.6 |
Operations generated $115.0 million of net cash in 2005 compared to $179.9 million in 2004 and $185.1 million in 2003. The change in cash flow from operating activities was primarily the result of fluctuations in working capital primarily in accounts payable, prepaid expenses and other assets and intangible assets and the factors discussed above in the analysis of operating results.
Our investing activities used net cash of $18.3 million in 2005, $301.6 million in 2004 and $107.6 million in 2003. The change in cash flows from investing activities in 2005 from 2004 was due primarily to decreased property acquisitions and capital expenditures ($48.1 million), lower funding of notes receivable ($18.6 million) and higher proceeds from the sale of properties ($216.1 million). The change in cash flows from investing activities in 2004 from 2003 was due primarily to increased property acquisitions ($376.0 million), and additional funding of notes receivable ($23.2 million). These increases in cash usage were partially offset by increased proceeds from sales of properties ($169.8 million) and increased capital distributions from investments in unconsolidated entities ($22.1 million) and decreased investments in unconsolidated entities ( $13.1 million).
Our financing activities used net cash of $85.6 million in 2005, provided net cash of $122.1 million in 2004 and used net cash of $78.5 million in 2003. The change in cash used in financing activities in 2005 from 2004 was due primarily to lower net borrowings ($279.9 million), lower stock option exercises ($20.1 million) and higher dividend payments ($5.0 million) partially offset by the issuance of common stock ($99.4 million). The change in cash provided by financing activities in 2004 from 2003 was due primarily to increased net borrowings ($111.2 million), increased stock option exercises ($21.3 million) and a decrease in net stock repurchases and issuances ($67.7 million).
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
General
Our primary sources of capital are our real estate operations and our unsecured credit facility. As of December 31, 2005, we had approximately $15.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, $4.5 million of restricted cash and $369.1 million available for borrowing under our unsecured credit facility. We derive substantially all of our revenue from tenants under leases at our properties. Our operating cash flow therefore depends materially on the rents that we are able to charge to our tenants, and the ability of these tenants to make their rental payments.
Our primary uses of cash are to fund dividends to stockholders and distributions to unitholders in certain of our subsidiaries, to fund capital investment in our existing portfolio of operating assets, and to fund new acquisitions
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and our development activities. As a REIT, we are required to distribute at least 90% of our taxable income to our stockholders on an annual basis. We also regularly require capital to invest in our existing portfolio of operating assets in connection with large-scale renovations, routine capital improvements, deferred maintenance on properties we have recently acquired, and our leasing activities, including funding tenant improvements, allowances and leasing commissions. The amounts of the leasing-related expenditures can vary significantly depending on negotiations with tenants and the willingness of tenants to pay higher base rents over the life of the leases.
During 2006, we expect that we will have significant capital requirements, including the following items. There can be no assurance that our capital requirements will not be materially higher or lower than these expectations.
| Funding dividends on our common and preferred stock and making distributions to third party unit holders in certain of our subsidiaries; |
| Approximately $105-120 million to invest in our existing portfolio of operating assets, including approximately $83-93 million of tenant-related capital requirements; and |
| Approximately $10-12 million to fund mezzanine loans we have committed to make in connection with two projects for which we are providing development management services. |
| Pre-development funding of projects for which construction may commence in late 2006 or early 2007 and possible acquisition of land sites suitable for development. |
We expect to meet our capital requirements using cash generated by our real estate operations, by borrowings on our unsecured credit facility, and from proceeds from the sale of properties. We could also raise additional debt or equity capital in the public market or fund acquisitions of properties through property-specific mortgage debt.
We believe that we will generate sufficient cash flow from operations and the possible disposition of assets and have access to the capital resources necessary to expand and develop our business, to fund our operating and administrative expenses, to continue to meet our debt service obligations, to pay dividends in accordance with REIT requirements, to acquire additional properties and land, and to pay for construction in progress. However, we anticipate that our cash flow from operations will be adversely affected in 2006 due to declining rental rates in certain of our markets with expiring leases, particularly in Northern California, rent abatement features in many of the new leases at our properties and, most significantly, our estimated tenant-related and other capital expenditures associated with new leases. We anticipate that, in order to maintain our expected quarterly dividend, we will be required to fund a shortfall of cash from operations of approximately $75 to $90 million in 2006. In order to satisfy this shortfall, we currently expect to be required to borrow under our line of credit and/or dispose of properties we otherwise would choose not to sell. In addition, our ability to borrow under our line of credit to fund these anticipated levels of tenant and other capital expenditures and to pay our expected dividend may be limited by the terms of our debt covenants. If we cannot raise the expected funds from the sale of properties and/or if we are unable to obtain capital from other sources, we may not be able to pay the dividend required under the terms of our preferred stock or to maintain our status as a REIT, make required principal and interest payments, continue our development activities, make strategic acquisitions or make necessary routine capital improvements with respect to our existing portfolio of operating assets. Also if, as a result of general economic downturns, our credit rating is downgraded, rental rates on new leases continue to be significantly lower than expiring leases or our properties do not otherwise perform as expected, we may not generate sufficient cash flow from operations or otherwise have access to capital on favorable terms, or at all. Any of these events could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, financial condition, results of operations and the trading prices of our securities. In addition, if a property is mortgaged to secure payment of indebtedness and we are unable to meet mortgage payments, the holder of the mortgage could foreclose on the property, resulting in loss of income and asset value. An unsecured lender could also attempt to foreclose on some of our assets in order to receive payment. In most cases, very little of the principal amount that we borrow is repaid prior to the maturity of the loan. We may refinance that debt when it matures, or we may pay off the loan. If principal amounts due at maturity cannot be refinanced, extended or paid with proceeds of other capital transactions, such as new equity capital, our cash flow may be insufficient to repay all maturing debt. Prevailing interest rates or other factors at the time of a refinancing (such as possible reluctance of lenders to make commercial real estate loans) may result in higher interest rates and increased interest expense.
Capital Structure
We manage our capital structure to reflect a flexible long-term investment approach, generally seeking to
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match the stable return nature of our assets with a mix of equity and various debt instruments. We expect that our capital structure will allow us to obtain additional capital from diverse sources that could include additional equity offerings of common stock and/or preferred stock, public and private debt financings and possible asset dispositions. Our ability to raise funds through sales of debt and equity securities is dependent on, among other things, general economic conditions, general market conditions for REITs, rental rates, occupancy levels, market perceptions about us, our debt rating and the current trading price of our stock. We will continue to analyze which source of capital is most advantageous to us at any particular point in time, but the capital markets may not consistently be available on terms that are attractive or at all.
In December 2003, our Board of Directors approved a plan to restructure the manner in which we hold our assets by converting to what is commonly referred to as an umbrella partnership REIT, or UPREIT, structure. To effect the UPREIT restructuring, we formed CarrAmerica Realty Operating Partnership, L.P., or the Operating Partnership, to which we contributed substantially all of our assets on June 30, 2004 in exchange for 100% of the units of common and preferred partnership interest in the Operating Partnership and the assumption by the Operating Partnership of substantially all of our liabilities, including the assumption of the obligations under our unsecured credit facility and our senior unsecured notes. At December 31, 2005, we owned all of the outstanding units of partnership interest of the Operating Partnership.
Since the UPREIT restructuring, substantially all of our business is being conducted through the Operating Partnership and our primary asset is our interest in the Operating Partnership. We undertook the UPREIT restructuring to enable us to better compete with other office REITs, many of which are structured as UPREITs, for the acquisition of properties from tax-motivated sellers. As a result of the UPREIT restructuring, the Operating Partnership can issue units of limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership to tax-motivated sellers who contribute properties to the Operating Partnership, thereby enabling those sellers to realize certain tax benefits that would be unavailable if we purchased properties directly for cash.
The Operating Partnership is capitalized through the issuance of units. We serve as the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership and currently own the general partnership interest and substantially all of the common limited partnership interest. Our wholly owned subsidiary, CarrAmerica OP, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, owns a nominal common limited partnership interest in the Operating Partnership. Together, we and CarrAmerica OP, LLC own a number of common units in the Operating Partnership equal to the number of shares of our common stock outstanding. In connection with the UPREIT conversion, the Operating Partnership issued to us 8,050,000 Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Partnership Units with terms that are substantially the same as the economic terms of our Series E preferred stock.
The Operating Partnership is managed by us as the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership. Even if we in the future admit additional limited partners, as the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, we will generally have the exclusive power under the partnership agreement to manage and conduct the business of the Operating Partnership, subject to certain limited approval and voting rights of the limited partners, in most cases including us.
Real Estate Operations
After several years of adverse conditions in the commercial office real estate markets, vacancy rates peaked in the majority of our markets in 2003 and then began to improve. At the end of 2005, vacancy rates in all of our markets were declining due to continuing positive net absorption. As a result of improved office job growth, we believe leasing activity is up significantly, and we believe that market rental rates have stabilized in all of our markets and have improved in many of our markets including Washington, D.C. and Southern California. We anticipate rental economics will continue to improve in the majority of our markets in 2006.
As a result of the improving market conditions described above our occupancy in the portfolio of operating properties increased to 89.4% at December 31, 2005 compared to 88.2% at December 31, 2004 and 87.8% at December 31, 2003. If demand continues to improve in 2006, we expect our occupancy to improve further. Our occupancy improved in 2005 over 2004 due to improving rental markets. Our same store (properties we owned in both years) occupancy was 90.3% at December 31, 2005 compared to 89.4% at December 31, 2004. We earned $3.3 million of lease termination fees in 2005 compared to $7.0 million in 2004. These fees are non-recurring in nature and we cannot determine at this time what termination fees, if any, we will generate in 2006.
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Not withstanding the improving markets for office space and declining vacancy rates in most of our markets, rental rates on space that was re-leased in 2005 decreased an average of 16.9% in comparison to rates that were in effect under expiring leases. While we believe market rental rates have stabilized and are improving in many of our markets, rental rates on in-place leases in certain markets, particularly our Northern California market, remain significantly above current market rental rates. We estimate that market rental rates on leased space expiring in 2006 will be, on average, approximately 10%-12% lower than straight-lined rents on expiring leases. We have 2.5 million square feet of space on which leases are currently scheduled to expire in 2006, including 1.0 million square feet of space in Northern California where we expect the largest roll-down of rents on expiring leases.
We expect our cash flows from operations will continue at reduced levels in 2006 and tenant improvements and lease incentives are expected to remain at elevated levels as we fund the tenant allowances for four large leases totaling approximately 726,000 square feet and additional expenditures for leasing we expect to complete in 2006. In connection with the four large leases referred to above, we are committed to fund tenant allowances of approximately $29.9 million in 2006. As a result of these executed leases and other projected leasing, we expect that our year end 2006 occupancy will significantly increase from our 2005 year end occupancy of 89.4%. Therefore, to achieve our projected increases in occupancy, we expect to incur significant tenant related costs in 2006. In total, we expect to incur $83 - $93 million of tenant related capital which is significantly higher than our historical average.
We have decided, based on current returns and other market factors to market for sale the majority of our wholly-owned properties in Chicago and Denver, and we began these efforts in the first quarter of 2006. We are currently marketing these properties. We intend to reinvest the proceeds from the sale of Chicago and Denver in our other markets where we believe we will recognize a greater return on our invested capital. There can be no assurance that these dispositions will be consummated on favorable terms, if at all. The properties did not meet our criteria to be classified as held for sale for financial reporting purposes as of December 31, 2005. A summary of the net book value of the assets and the operating results of our Chicago and Denver properties as of and for the twelve months ended December 31, 2005 is as follows:
Amount |
% of Total |
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(In thousands) | ||||||
Assets (net book value) |
$ | 202,924 | 6.4 | % | ||
Rental revenue |
33,486 | 7.5 | % | |||
Property operating income1 |
18,080 | 6.2 | % |
1 | Property operating income is property operations revenue less property operating expenses. |
Debt Financing
We generally use unsecured, corporate-level debt, including senior unsecured notes and our unsecured credit facility, to meet our borrowing needs. As a component of this financing strategy, we continue to unencumber our assets where possible by repaying existing mortgage debt with unsecured debt.
We generally use fixed rate debt instruments in order to match the returns from our real estate assets. We also utilize variable rate debt for short-term financing purposes or to protect against the risk, at certain times, that fixed rates may overstate our long-term costs of borrowing if assumed inflation or growth in the economy implicit in higher fixed interest rates do not materialize. At times, our mix of variable and fixed rate debt may not suit our needs. At those times, we use derivative financial instruments including interest rate swaps and caps, forward interest rate options or interest rate options in order to assist us in managing our debt mix. We will either hedge our variable rate debt to give it a fixed interest rate or hedge fixed rate debt to give it a variable interest rate.
We have three investment grade ratings. As of December 31, 2005, Fitch Rating Services and Standard & Poors have each assigned their BBB rating to our prospective senior unsecured debt offerings and their BBB- rating to our prospective cumulative preferred stock offerings. Moodys Investor Service has assigned its Baa2 rating with a stable outlook to our prospective senior unsecured debt offerings and its Baa3 rating to our prospective cumulative preferred stock offerings. A downgrade in rating by any one of these rating agencies could result from, among other things, a change in our financial position or a downturn in general economic conditions. Any such downgrade could adversely affect our ability to obtain future financing or could increase the interest rates on our existing variable rate debt. However, as of December 31, 2005, we have no debt instruments under which the principal maturity would be accelerated upon a downward change in our debt rating.
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Our total debt at December 31, 2005 is summarized as follows:
(In thousands) | ||||
Fixed rate mortgages |
$ | 240,313 | ||
Secured notes payable |
3,214 | |||
Unsecured credit facility |
120,000 | |||
Senior unsecured notes |
1,525,000 | |||
1,888,527 | ||||
Unamortized discount, swap termination and fair value adjustment, net |
(12,821 | ) | ||
$ | 1,875,706 | |||
Our fixed rate mortgage debt bore an effective weighted average interest rate of 8.07% at December 31, 2005 and had a weighted average maturity of 3.3 years. We repaid $138.8 million of fixed rate debt in 2005. $120.0 million (6.4%) of our total debt at December 31, 2005 bore a LIBOR-based variable interest rate and $100.0 million (5.3%) of our debt was subject to variable interest rates through interest rate swap agreements. The interest rate on borrowings on our unsecured credit facility at December 31, 2005 was 5.04%.
Our primary external source of liquidity is our credit facility. On June 30, 2004, we entered into a new $500.0 million, three year unsecured revolving credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank as administrative agent for a syndicate of banks. The facility replaced and was used to repay all amounts outstanding under our previous unsecured senior credit facility. We may increase the facility to $700.0 million by our request at any time within 24 months of the closing, provided the funding commitments are increased accordingly. The facility can be extended one year at our option. The facility carries an interest rate of 65 basis points over 30-day LIBOR, or 5.04% as of December 31, 2005. As of December 31, 2005, $120.0 million was drawn on the credit facility, $10.9 million in letters of credit were outstanding, and we had $369.1 million available for borrowing.
Our unsecured credit facility contains financial and other covenants with which we must comply. Some of these covenants include:
| A minimum ratio of annual EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) to interest expense of at least 2 to 1; |
| A minimum ratio of annual EBITDA to fixed charges of at least 1.5 to 1; |
| A maximum ratio of aggregate unsecured debt to tangible fair market value of our unencumbered assets of 60%; |
| A maximum ratio of total secured debt to tangible fair market value of 30%; |
| A maximum ratio of total debt to tangible fair market value of our assets of 60%; and |
| Restrictions on our ability to make dividend distributions in excess of 90% of funds from operations or the minimum amount necessary to enable us to maintain our status as a REIT. |
As of December 31, 2005, we are in compliance with all of our debt covenants related to our unsecured line of credit, however, our ability to draw on our unsecured facility or incur other significant debt in the future could be restricted by the covenants. During 2006, we may approach the limit of our unencumbered leverage ratio which restricts unsecured debt outstanding to no more than 60% of unencumbered assets. As of December 31, 2005, our unencumbered leverage ratio was 56.7%. Our unencumbered leverage ratio is most significantly impacted by the performance of our operating properties and net borrowings required to fund capital expenditures and pay our dividend as a result of insufficient operating cash flow. Incurring additional unsecured debt to acquire additional unencumbered assets does not impact our unencumbered leverage ratio as significantly as incurring additional debt for other purposes. The tangible fair market value of our unencumbered properties is calculated by applying capitalization rates stipulated in our line of credit of 8.5% - 9.0% to current operating income. Therefore, our unencumbered leverage ratio could increase if the operating income of our unencumbered properties decreases. Additionally, the ratio will increase as we acquire properties which have operating income which is lower than 8.5% - 9.0% of the amount invested. If our unencumbered leverage ratio increases and surpasses 60%, it could impact our business and operations, including our ability to incur additional unsecured debt, draw on our unsecured
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line of credit, which is our primary source of short term liquidity, acquire leveraged properties or invest in properties through joint ventures. We currently expect to work with our lenders to ensure that we remain in compliance with our covenants.
We have senior unsecured notes outstanding at December 31, 2005 as follows:
(In thousands) | Note Principal |
Unamortized Discount |
Swap Settlement/ Fair Value Adjustment |
Total | ||||||||||
7.375% notes due in 2007 |
$ | 125,000 | $ | (217 | ) | $ | | $ | 124,783 | |||||
5.261% notes due in 2007 |
50,000 | (58 | ) | | 49,942 | |||||||||
5.25% notes due in 2007 (1) |
175,000 | (519 | ) | (1,473 | ) | 173,008 | ||||||||
3.625% notes due in 2009 |
225,000 | (497 | ) | (4,454 | ) | 220,049 | ||||||||
6.875% notes due in 2008 |
100,000 | (894 | ) | | 99,106 | |||||||||
5.125% notes due in 2011 |
200,000 | (509 | ) | | 199,491 | |||||||||
7.125% notes due in 2012 |
400,000 | (3,324 | ) | | 396,676 | |||||||||
5.500% notes due in 2010 |
250,000 | (876 | ) | | 249,124 | |||||||||
$ | 1,525,000 | $ | (6,894 | ) | $ | (5,927 | ) | $ | 1,512,179 | |||||
(1) | Swap settlement amount is being amortized to interest expense over the remaining life of the notes. |
All of the notes are unconditionally guaranteed by CarrAmerica Realty, L.P., one of our subsidiaries.
Our senior unsecured notes also contain covenants with which we must comply. These include:
| Limits on our total indebtedness on a consolidated basis; |
| Limits on our secured indebtedness on a consolidated basis; |
| Limits on our required debt service payments; and |
| Compliance with the financial covenants of our credit facility. |
We were in compliance with our senior unsecured notes covenants as of December 31, 2005.
We issued $225.0 million principal amount of senior unsecured notes in March 2004 with net proceeds of approximately $222.7 million. The notes bear interest at 3.625% per annum payable semi-annually beginning October 1, 2004. The notes mature on April 1, 2009. We used the proceeds from the notes to pay down our unsecured credit facility.
We issued $250.0 million principal amount of senior unsecured notes in December 2005 with net proceeds of approximately $247.5 million. The notes bear interest at 5.50% per annum payable semi-annually beginning June 15, 2006. The notes mature on December 15, 2010. We used the proceeds from the notes to pay down our unsecured credit facility.
$100.0 million of senior unsecured notes matured on March 1, 2005 and were repaid on that date using borrowings from our unsecured credit facility.
Derivative Financial Instruments
On May 8, 2002, we entered into interest rate swap agreements with JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America, N.A. hedging $150.0 million of senior unsecured notes due July 2004. We received interest at a fixed rate of 7.2% and paid interest at a variable rate of six-month LIBOR in arrears plus 2.72%. The interest rate swaps matured at the same time the notes were due. The swaps qualified as fair value hedges for accounting purposes. We recognized reductions in interest expense for 2004 and 2003 of approximately $1.9 million and $4.9 million, respectively, related to the swaps. The notes were repaid upon maturity on July 1, 2004 and the related interest rate swap agreements expired.
On November 20, 2002, in conjunction with the issuance of $175.0 million of our 5.25% senior unsecured notes, we entered into interest rate swap agreements with JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, N.A. and
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Goldman, Sachs & Co. Under the terms of these agreements, we received interest at a fixed rate of 5.25% and paid interest at a variable rate of six-month LIBOR in arrears plus 1.405%. The interest rate swaps matured at the same time the notes were due. The swaps qualified as fair value hedges for accounting purposes. We recognized an increase in interest expense for 2005 of approximately $14,000 related to the swaps. We recognized reductions in interest expense for 2004 and 2003 of approximately $2.6 million and $4.5 million, respectively, related to the swaps. On April 18, 2005, we terminated these swap agreements by paying approximately $2.0 million. This payment is being amortized to interest expense over the remaining term of the senior unsecured notes which mature November 2007. The effective rate of interest on the notes giving effect to the swap termination is 5.69%.
On March 18, 2004, in conjunction with the issuance of $225.0 million of 3.625% senior unsecured notes, we entered into $100.0 million of interest rate swap agreements with JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America, N.A. We receive interest at a fixed rate of 3.625% and pay interest at a variable rate of six-month LIBOR in arrears plus 0.2675%. The interest rate swaps mature at the same time the notes are due. The swaps qualify as fair value hedges for accounting purposes. As of December 31, 2005 and 2004, the fair value of the interest rate swaps were payables of approximately $(4.5) million and $(3.0) million. We recognized an increase in interest expense of $0.9 million in 2005 and a reduction in interest expense for 2004 of approximately $0.6 million related to the swaps. As of December 31, 2005, taking into account the effect of the interest rate swaps, the effective interest rate on $100.0 million of the notes was 4.56%.
On August 10, 2004, we entered into interest rate lock agreements with a notional amount of $150.0 million with JP Morgan Chase, Goldman Sachs & Co. and Morgan Stanley in anticipation of our $200.0 million senior unsecured bond offering. We settled the interest rate locks on August 20, 2004 and paid $0.6 million to the counterparties. The interest rate locks qualified as cash flow hedges and accordingly, the settlement is being amortized to interest expense over the life of our senior unsecured notes due in 2011. During 2005 and 2004, the impact of the interest rate locks on interest expense was not material.
As part of the assumption of $63.5 million of debt associated with the purchase of two operating properties in August 2002, we purchased interest rate caps with a notional amount of $97.0 million and LIBOR capped at 6.75%. These interest rate caps expired in September 2004.
In January 2005, we purchased an interest rate cap with a notional amount of $200.0 million and LIBOR capped at 7.5% which expires in February 2006.
Issuance and Repurchase of Common Stock and Dividends
On August 5, 2005, we issued 2,649,000 shares of common stock. The net proceeds of the offering was approximately $99.5 million and were used to repay a portion of the borrowings under our $500.0 million revolving credit facility and in turn fund current and potential acquisitions and other working capital and general corporate purposes including the funding of dividends on our common and preferred stock and making distributions to third party unitholders in certain of our subsidiaries.
Our Board of Directors has authorized us to spend up to $400.0 million to repurchase our common stock, preferred stock and debt securities, excluding the common shares repurchased from Security Capital Group Incorporated in November 2001 and our preferred stock redemptions in September 2002, March 2003 and October 2003 which were separately approved. Since the start of this program in mid-2000 through December 31, 2005, we have acquired approximately 10.4 million of our common shares for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $296.9 million. We continue to monitor market conditions and other alternative investments in order to evaluate whether repurchase of our securities is appropriate.
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We currently intend to pay dividends quarterly. The maintenance of these dividends is subject to various factors, including the discretion of the Board of Directors, the ability to pay dividends under Maryland law, the availability of cash to make the necessary dividend payments and the effect of REIT distribution requirements, which require at least 90% of our taxable income to be distributed to our stockholders. The table below details our dividend and distribution payments for 2005 and 2004.
(In thousands) | 2005 |
2004 | ||||
Preferred stock dividends |
$ | 15,092 | $ | 15,092 | ||
Unit distributions |
11,075 | 11,598 | ||||
Common stock dividends |
113,830 | 108,272 | ||||
$ | 139,997 | $ | 134,962 | |||
Outstanding as of December 31 |
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Common shares |
58,690 | 54,890 | ||||
Minority units |
5,117 | 5,323 |
Cash flows from operations is an important factor in our ability to sustain our common stock dividend at its current rate. We anticipate that our cash flow from operations will be adversely affected in 2006 due to declining rental rates in certain of our markets with expiring leases, particularly in Northern California, rent abatement features in many of the new leases at our properties and, most significantly, our estimated tenant-related and other capital expenditures associated with new leases. We anticipate that, in order to maintain our expected quarterly dividend, we will be required to fund a shortfall of cash from operations of approximately $75 to $90 million in 2006. In order to satisfy this shortfall, we currently expect to be required to borrow under our line of credit and/or dispose of properties we otherwise would choose not to sell. In addition, our ability to borrow under our line of credit to fund these anticipated levels of tenant and other capital expenditures and to pay our expected dividend may be limited by the terms of our debt covenants.
There can be no assurance that circumstances may not change and as a result of poorer than expected operating results or the inability to obtain financing on favorable terms, or at all, that we will not later reduce our common stock dividend below the current rate. We generally are restricted from paying dividends that would exceed 90% of our funds from operations during any four-quarter period. We expect that we will have adequate liquidity through our line of credit and from planned property dispositions to fund our dividend at its current rate.
Capital Commitments
We will require capital for development projects currently underway and in the future. As of December 31, 2005, we had under development approximately 154,000 rentable square feet of office space in a joint venture project in which we own a minority interest. The joint venture project is expected to cost approximately $25.1 million, of which our total investment is expected to be approximately $5.0 million. As of December 31, 2005, approximately $8.1 million, or 32.2%, of total joint venture project costs had been expended. We have financed our investment in the joint venture project under construction at December 31, 2005 primarily from borrowings under our credit facility. We expect that our credit facility and project-specific financing of selected assets will provide the additional funds required to complete existing development projects and to finance the costs of additional projects we may undertake.
Below is a summary of our known contractual obligations as of December 31, 2005:
(In thousands) | Payments due by Period | ||||||||||||||
Contractual Obligations |
Total |
Less than 1 year |
1-3 Years |
4-5 Years |
After 5 Years | ||||||||||
Long-term debt1 |
$ | 1,888,527 | $ | 8,113 | $ | 1,030,414 | $ | 450,000 | $ | 400,000 | |||||
Interest on long-term debt2 |
485,194 | 121,096 | 258,598 | 91,250 | 14,250 | ||||||||||
Operating leases - land3 |
646,033 | 5,467 | 16,784 | 10,517 | 613,265 | ||||||||||
Operating leases - building3 |
13,890 | 1,566 | 4,784 | 1,833 | 5,707 | ||||||||||
Mezzanine loan funding4 |
18,759 | 10,861 | 7,898 | | | ||||||||||
Tenant-related capital5 |
38,151 | 37,823 | 328 | | | ||||||||||
Service contract6 |
1,105 | 780 | 325 | | | ||||||||||
Service contract7 |
1,717 | 1,212 | 505 | | | ||||||||||
Estimated development commitments8 |
4,000 | 4,000 | | | |
1. | See note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. |
2. | Interest payments on long-term debt assumes current credit line borrowings and rates remain at the December 31, 2005 level until maturity. |
3. | See note 6 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. |
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4. | Mezzanine financing commitments for Atlantic Building and Square 320. See note 5 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. |
5. | Committed tenant-related capital based on executed leases as of December 31, 2005. |
6. | Contract with service provider for voice and data expiring March 2007. The contract includes a cancellation penalty of 35% of remaining service fees. |
7. | Contract with service provider for data processing services expiring May 2007. The contract includes a cancellation penalty of 25% of remaining service fees. |
8. | Committed development project in a joint venture in which we are a minority interest holder. |
We have various standing or renewable contracts with vendors. These contracts are all cancellable with immaterial or no cancellation penalties. Contract terms are generally one year or less. At December 31, 2005, we were committed to fund tenant-related capital improvements as described in the table above for executed leases. However, expected leasing levels could require additional tenant-related capital improvements which are not currently committed. We expect that total tenant-related capital improvements, including those already committed, will be approximately $83 million to $93 million in 2006.
Unconsolidated Investments and Joint Ventures
We have investments in real estate joint ventures in which we hold 15%-50% interests. These investments are accounted for using the equity method and therefore the assets and liabilities of the joint ventures are not included in our consolidated financial statements. Most of our real estate joint ventures own and operate office buildings financed by non-recourse debt obligations that are secured only by the real estate and other assets of the joint ventures. We have no obligation to repay this debt and the lenders have no recourse to our other assets. As of December 31, 2005, we guaranteed $30.0 million of debt related to a joint venture, which terminated on January 18, 2006, and have provided completion guarantees related to a joint venture project for which total costs are anticipated to be $168.7 million, of which $152.6 million had been expended to date. We have not funded any amounts under these guarantees and do not expect any funding will be required in the future.
Our investments in these joint ventures are subject to risks not inherent in our majority owned properties, including:
| Absence of exclusive control over the development, financing, leasing, management and other aspects of the project; |
| Possibility that our co-venturer or partner might: |
| become bankrupt; |
| have interests or goals that are inconsistent with ours; |
| take action contrary to our instructions, requests or interests (including those related to our qualification as a REIT for tax purposes); or |
| otherwise impede our objectives; and |
| Possibility that we, together with our partners, may be required to fund losses of the investee. |
In addition to making investments in these ventures, we provide construction management, leasing and property management, development and architectural and other services to them. We earned fees for these services of $11.3 million in 2005, $9.1 million in 2004 and $8.1 million in 2003. Accounts receivable from joint ventures and other affiliates were $4.1 million at December 31, 2005 and $1.8 million at December 31, 2004.
We have a minority ownership interest in a non-real estate operating company, AgilQuest, which we account for using the cost method and in which we invested $2.8 million. We evaluate this investment regularly considering factors such as the companys progress against its business plan, its operating results and the estimated fair values of its equity securities. Based on these evaluations, we recognized impairment losses of $1.1 million on our investment in AgilQuest in 2003. In the future, additional impairment charges related to our investment may be required.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
Variable Interest Entities
In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities. This Interpretation addresses the consolidation of variable interest entities in which the equity investors lack one or more of the essential characteristics of a controlling financial interest or where the equity investment at risk is not
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sufficient for the entity to finance its activities without subordinated financial support from other parties. The adoption of Interpretation No. 46 in 2003 had no effect on our financial statements as we concluded that we are not required to consolidate any of our unconsolidated real estate ventures that we have accounted for using the equity method. In December 2003, the FASB issued a revised Interpretation No. 46 which modified and clarified various aspects of the original Interpretation. The adoption of the revised Interpretation No. 46 in 2003 also had no effect on our financial statements.
During 2003, we provided mezzanine loans and guaranties to entities for development management projects. The purpose of these entities is to build and own office buildings in Washington, D.C. Our maximum exposure to loss as of December 31, 2005 is $77.2 million, the sum of our notes receivable ($32.6 million) and the maximum exposure under the guaranties ($44.6 million).
In December 2004, we provided mezzanine financing to a third-party joint venture. This joint venture owns property in Texas. Our maximum exposure to loss as of December 31, 2005 is $13.8 million, the balance of our subordinated note receivable.
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, other than those disclosed in our contractual obligations or as a guarantee, with any unconsolidated investments or joint ventures that we believe have or are reasonably likely to have a future material effect on our financial condition, changes in our financial condition, our revenue or expenses, our results of operations, our liquidity, our capital expenditures or our capital resources.
Guarantee Obligations
Our obligations under guarantee agreements at December 31, 2005 are summarized as follows:
Type of Guarantee |
Project Relationship |
Term |
Maximum Exposure |
Carrying Value | ||||||
Loan1 |
575 7th Street | Jan-06 | $ | 30,000,000 | $ | | ||||
Loan2 |
Atlantic Building | Mar-07 | 25,000,000 | 160,000 | ||||||
Completion3 |
Atlantic Building | Mar-07 | 35,007,917 | 250,000 | ||||||
Completion4 |
Shakespeare Theatre | Dec-06 | 21,731,923 | 725,000 | ||||||
Loan5 |
10UCP | Nov-06 | 1,015,000 | | ||||||
Loan6 |
Square 320 | Mar-06 | 19,570,000 | 165,000 |
1. | Loan guarantee relates to a joint venture in which we have a 30% interest and for which we are the developer. It is a payment guarantee to the lender on behalf of the joint venture. If the joint venture defaults on the loan, we may be required to perform under the guarantee. We have a reimbursement guarantee from the other joint venture partner to repay us its proportionate share (70%) of any monies we pay under the guarantee. This guarantee terminated January 18, 2006. |
2. | Loan guarantee relates to a third party project for which we are the developer. It is a payment guarantee to the lender. If the third party defaults on the loan, we may be required to perform under the guarantee. We have a security interest in the third partys interest in the underlying property. The third party owns 100% of the property owning entity. We have a security interest in the property owning entity. In the event of default, we can exercise our rights under the loan documents to foreclose on the membership interests of the property owning entity and sell such membership interest to mitigate our exposure under the guarantees. |
3. | Completion guarantee relates to a third party project for which we are the developer. It is a completion guaranty to the lender. If the third party defaults on its obligation to construct the building, we may be required to perform. As long as there is no Event of Default under the loan agreement, the lender will continue to make funds available from the construction loan to complete the project. |
4. | Completion guarantee relates to a third party project for which we are the developer. It is a completion guaranty to the lender and/or owners. If the third party defaults on its obligation to construct the building, we may be required to perform. As long as there is no Event of Default under the loan agreement, the lender will continue to make funds available from the construction loan to complete the project. |
5. | Lease-up guarantee to a lender. Funds related to this guarantee are being held in escrow by a joint venture in which we own a minority interest. |
6. | Loan guarantee relates to a third party project for which we are the developer. It is a payment guarantee to the lender. If the third party defaults on the loan, we may be required to perform under the guarantee. We have a security interest in the third partys interest in the underlying property. The third party owns 100% of the property owning entity. We have a security interest in the property owning entity. In the event of default, we can exercise our rights under the loan documents to foreclose on the membership interests of the property owning entity and sell such membership interest to mitigate our exposure under the guarantees. |
In the normal course of business, we guarantee our performance of services or indemnify third parties against our negligence.
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New Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Compensation. It replaces SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees. SFAS No. 123(R) requires the compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in financial statements. It is required to be applied by us beginning January 1, 2006. We intend to adopt SFAS No. 123(R) using the modified prospective application method which requires, among other things, that we recognize compensation cost for all awards outstanding at January 1, 2006, for which the requisite service has not yet been rendered. Because we have used a fair value based method of accounting for stock-based compensation costs for all employee stock compensation awards granted, modified or settled since January 1, 2003, and do not expect to have significant unvested awards from periods prior to January 1, 2003 outstanding at January 1, 2006, adoption of SFAS No. 123 (R) is not expected to have a material effect on our financial statements.
Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue 04-5, Determining Whether a General Partner or the General Partners, as a Group, Controls a Limited Partnership or Similar Entity When the Limited Partners Have Certain Rights was ratified by the FASB in June 2005. At issue is what rights held by the limited partner(s) preclude consolidation in circumstances in which the sole general partner would consolidate the limited partnership in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The assessment of limited partners rights and their impact on the presumption of control of the limited partnership by the sole general partner should be made when an investor becomes the sole general partner and should be reassessed if (a) there is a change to the terms or in the exercisability of the rights of the limited partners, (b) the sole general partner increases or decreases its ownership of limited partnership interests, or (c) there is an increase or decrease in the number of outstanding limited partnership interests. This Issue is effective no later than for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005 and as of June 29, 2005 for new and modified arrangements. We will not be required to consolidate any of our current unconsolidated investments and this EITF will not have a material effect on our financial statements.
In March 2005, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 47, Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations. The Interpretation requires recognition of an asset and liability with regards to legal obligations associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset, such as the abatement of asbestos. The interpretation is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2005. The effect of the implementation of FASB Interpretation No. 47 was not significant.
Funds from Operations
Funds from Operations (FFO) is a widely used measure of operating performance for real estate companies. We provide FFO as a supplement to net income calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Although FFO is a widely used measure of operating performance for equity REITs, FFO does not represent net income calculated in accordance with GAAP. As such, it should not be considered an alternative to net income as an indication of our operating performance. In addition, FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP, nor does it represent cash available to pay distributions and should not be considered as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities, determined in accordance with GAAP as a measure of our liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to make cash distributions. FFO is defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) as follows:
| Net income - computed in accordance with GAAP; |
| Less gains (or plus losses) from sales of operating properties and items that are classified as extraordinary items under GAAP; |
| Plus depreciation and amortization of assets uniquely significant to the real estate industry; |
| Plus or minus adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures (to reflect funds from operations on the same basis). |
We believe that FFO is helpful to investors as a measure of our performance because it excludes various items included in net income that do not relate to or are not indicative of our operating performance, such as gains on sales of real estate and real estate related depreciation and amortization, which can make periodic comparison of operating performance more difficult. Our management believes, however, that FFO, by excluding such items, which can vary among owners of similar assets in similar condition based on historical cost accounting and useful life estimates, can help compare the operating performance of a companys real estate between periods or as
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compared to different companies. Our FFO may not be comparable to FFO reported by other REITs. These other REITs may not define the term in accordance with the current NAREIT definition or may interpret the current NAREIT definition differently than us.
The following table provides the calculation of our FFO and a reconciliation of FFO to net income for the periods presented:
(In thousands) | 2005 |
2004 |
2003 |
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Net income |
$ | 148,719 | $ | 93,587 | $ | 72,937 | ||||||
Adjustments |
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Minority interest |
9,773 | 11,670 | 8,924 | |||||||||
FFO allocable to Unitholders |
(12,982 | ) | (14,400 | ) | (15,404 | ) | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
152,168 | 143,366 | 138,433 | |||||||||
Minority interests (non-Unitholders) share of depreciation, amortization and net income |
(998 | ) | (1,064 | ) | (1,219 | ) | ||||||
Gain on sale of assets |
(130,665 | ) | (47,470 | ) | (14,477 | ) | ||||||
FFO as defined by NAREIT1 |
$ | 166,015 | $ | 185,689 | $ | 189,194 | ||||||
1 | FFO as defined by NAREIT for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, includes impairment losses on real estate of $10.4 million, $2.5 million and $7.3 million, respectively. |
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Item 7A. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
Our future earnings and cash flows and the fair values of our financial instruments are dependent upon prevailing market rates. Market risk associated with financial instruments and derivative and commodity instruments is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices or rates. We manage our risk by matching projected cash inflows from operating activities, financing activities and investing activities with projected cash outflows to fund debt payments, acquisitions, capital expenditures, distributions and other cash requirements. We may also use derivative financial instruments at times to limit market risk. Derivative financial instruments may be used to convert variable rate debt to a fixed rate basis, to convert fixed rate debt to a variable rate basis or to hedge anticipated financing transactions. We use derivative financial instruments only for hedging purposes, and not for speculation or trading purposes.
On May 8, 2002, we entered into interest rate swap agreements with JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America, N.A. hedging $150.0 million of senior unsecured notes due July 2004. We received interest at a fixed rate of 7.2% and paid interest at a variable rate of six-month LIBOR in arrears plus 2.72%. The interest rate swaps matured at the same time the notes were due. The swaps qualified as fair value hedges for accounting purposes. We recognized reductions in interest expense for 2004 and 2003 of approximately $1.9 million and $4.9 million, respectively, related to the swaps. The notes were repaid upon maturity on July 1, 2004 and the related interest rate swap agreements expired.
On November 20, 2002, in conjunction with the issuance of $175.0 million of our 5.25% senior unsecured notes, we entered into interest rate swap agreements with JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, N.A. and Goldman, Sachs & Co. Under the terms of these agreements, we received interest at a fixed rate of 5.25% and paid interest at a variable rate of six-month LIBOR in arrears plus 1.405%. The interest rate swaps matured at the same time the notes were due. The swaps qualified as fair value hedges for accounting purposes. We recognized an increase in interest expense for 2005 of approximately $14,000 related to the swaps. We recognized reductions in interest expense for 2004 and 2003 of approximately $2.6 million and $4.5 million, respectively, related to the swaps. On April 18, 2005, we terminated these swap agreements by paying approximately $2.0 million. This payment is being amortized to interest expense over the remaining term of the senior unsecured notes which mature November 2007. The effective rate of interest on the notes giving effect to the swap termination is 5.69%.
On March 18, 2004, in conjunction with the issuance of $225.0 million of 3.625% senior unsecured notes, we entered into $100.0 million of interest rate swap agreements with JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America, N.A. We receive interest at a fixed rate of 3.625% and pay interest at a variable rate of six-month LIBOR in arrears plus 0.2675%. The interest rate swaps mature at the same time the notes are due. The swaps qualify as fair value hedges for accounting purposes. As of December 31, 2005 and 2004, the fair value of the interest rate swaps were payables of approximately $(4.5) million and $(3.0) million. We recognized an increase in interest expense of $0.9 million in 2005 and a reduction in interest expense for 2004 of approximately $0.6 million related to the swaps. As of December 31, 2005, taking into account the effect of the interest rate swaps, the effective interest rate on $100.0 million of the notes was 4.56%.
On August 10, 2004, we entered into interest rate lock agreements with a notional amount of $150.0 million with JP Morgan Chase, Goldman Sachs & Co. and Morgan Stanley in anticipation of our $200.0 million senior unsecured bond offering. We settled the interest rate locks on August 20, 2004 and paid $0.6 million to the counterparties. The interest rate locks qualified as cash flow hedges and accordingly, the settlement is being amortized to interest expense over the life of our senior unsecured notes due in 2011. During 2005 and 2004, the impact of the interest rate locks on interest expense was not material.
As part of the assumption of $63.5 million of debt associated with the purchase of two operating properties in August 2002, we purchased interest rate caps with a notional amount of $97.0 million and LIBOR capped at 6.75%. These interest rate caps expired in September 2004.
In January 2005, we purchased an interest rate cap with a notional amount of $200.0 million and LIBOR capped at 7.5% which expires in February 2006.
If the market rates of interest on our credit facility change by 10% (or approximately 50 basis points), our annual interest expense would change by approximately $1.4 million. This assumes the amount outstanding under
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our credit facility remains at $120.0 million, our balance at December 31, 2005. The book value of our credit facility approximates market value at December 31, 2005.
If the market rates of interest on our interest rate swap agreements change by 10% (or approximately 46 basis points), our annual interest expense would change by approximately $0.5 million.
A change in interest rates generally does not impact future earnings and cash flows for fixed-rate debt instruments, except for those senior notes which have been hedged with interest rate swaps. As fixed-rate debt matures, and additional debt is incurred to fund the repayments of maturing loans, future earnings and cash flows may be impacted by changes in interest rates. This impact would be realized in the periods subsequent to debt maturities. The following is a summary of the fixed rate mortgages and senior unsecured debt maturities at December 31, 2005 (in thousands):
2006 |
$ | 4,900 | |
2007 |
355,309 | ||
2008 |
105,748 | ||
2009 |
449,357 | ||
2010 |
250,000 | ||
2011 & thereafter |
600,000 | ||
$ | 1,765,314 | ||
If we assume the repayments of fixed rate borrowings are made in accordance with the terms and conditions of the respective credit arrangements, a 10 percent change in the market interest rate for the respective fixed rate debt instruments would change the fair market value of our fixed rate debt by approximately $4.8 million. The estimated fair market value of the fixed rate debt instruments and the senior unsecured notes at December 31, 2005 was $274.2 million and $1,554.6 million, respectively.
Item 8. | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data |
The financial statements and supplementary data included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are listed in Item 15(a).
Item 9. | Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure |
None.
Item 9A. | Controls and Procedures |
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness as of December 31, 2005 of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15 of the rules promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the design and operation of these disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.
Managements Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Please refer to our Report of Management on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting on page 66 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Item 9B. | Other Information |
None.
PART III
Item 10. | Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant |
This information is hereby incorporated by reference to the material appearing in Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and to the material appearing in the Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders (Proxy Statement) to be held on April 27, 2006 under the caption Voting Securities and Principal Holders Thereof.
Item 11. | Executive Compensation |
This information is hereby incorporated by reference to the material appearing in the Proxy Statement under the caption Executive Compensation.
Item 12. | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters |
Security ownership of certain beneficial owners and security ownership of management information is hereby incorporated by reference to the material appearing in the Proxy Statement under the caption Voting Securities and Principal Holders Thereof.
The following table summarizes our equity compensation plan information as of December 31, 2005.
Plan Category |
Number of Securities to be Issued upon Exercise of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights |
Weighted-Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights |
Number of Securities Remaining Available for Future Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plan | ||||
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders |
1,677,014 | $ | 26.94 | 762,448 | |||
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders |
| | |
Item 13. | Certain Relationships and Related Transactions |
This information is hereby incorporated by reference to the material appearing in the Proxy Statement under the caption Certain Relationships and Transactions.
Item 14. | Principal Accountant Fees and Services |
This information is hereby incorporated by reference to the material appearing in the Proxy Statement under the caption Independent Auditors.
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PART IV
Item 15. | Exhibits and Financial Statements Schedules |
15(a)(1) Financial Statements
Reference is made to the Index to Financial Statements and Schedules on page 65.
15(a)(2) Financial Statement Schedules
Reference is made to the Index to Financial Statements and Schedules on page 65.
15(a)(3) Exhibits
3.1 | Amendment and Restatement of Articles of Incorporation of CarrAmerica Realty Corporation, as amended on April 29, 1996 and April 30, 1996 and Articles Supplementary thereto, dated October 24, 1996 and August 11, 1997* | |
3.2 | Articles of Amendment of Amendment and Restatement of Articles of Incorporation of CarrAmerica Realty Corporation effective May 7, 1998* | |
3.3 | Articles of Amendment of Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of CarrAmerica Realty Corporation effective May 1, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Quarter ended June 30, 2003) | |
3.4 | Articles of Amendment of Amendment and Restatement of Articles of Incorporation of CarrAmerica Realty Corporation, effective May 2, 2002 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.8 to the Companys 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K) | |
3.5 | Third Amendment and Restatement of By-Laws of CarrAmerica Realty Corporation adopted July 31, 2003, as amended on February 5, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Quarter ended March 31, 2004) | |
4.1 | Indenture, dated as of July 1, 1997, by and among the Company, as Issuer, CarrAmerica Realty, L.P., as Guarantor, and Bankers Trust Company, as Trustee, Relating to the Companys 7.20% Notes due 2004 and 7.375% Notes due 2007* | |
4.2 | Indenture, dated as of February 23, 1998, by and among the Company, as Issuer, CarrAmerica Realty, L.P., as Guarantor, and Bankers Trust Company, as Trustee, Relating to the Companys 6.625% Notes due 2005 and 6.875% Notes due 2008* | |
4.3 | Indenture, dated as of October 1, 1998 by and among the Company, as Issuer, CarrAmerica Realty, L.P., as Guarantor, and Bankers Trust Company, as Trustee* | |
4.4 | Indenture, dated as of January 11, 2002, by and among CarrAmerica Realty Corporation, CarrAmerica Realty, L.P., as Guarantor, and U.S. National Association as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 11, 2002) | |
4.5 | Articles Supplementary relating to Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock of CarrAmerica Realty Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 23, 2003) | |
4.6 | Indenture (Senior Debt Securities), dated as of June 23, 2004, by and among CarrAmerica Realty Operating Partnership, L.P., as Primary Obligor, CarrAmerica Realty Corporation, as Guarantor, CarrAmerica Realty, L.P., as Guarantor, and U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Companys Registration Statement on Form S-3, No. 333-114049) |
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4.7 | Indenture (Subordinated Debt Securities), dated as of June 23, 2004, by and among CarrAmerica Realty Operating Partnership, L.P., as Primary Obligor, CarrAmerica Realty Corporation, as Guarantor, CarrAmerica Realty, L.P., as Guarantor, and U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Companys Registration Statement on Form S-3, No. 333-114049) | |
4.8 | First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 30, 2004, by and among CarrAmerica Realty Corporation, as original issuer, CarrAmerica Realty, L.P., as guarantor, CarrAmerica Realty Operating Partnership, L.P., and U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2004) | |
4.9 | First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 30, 2004, by and among CarrAmerica Realty Corporation, as original issuer, CarrAmerica Realty, L.P., as guarantor, CarrAmerica Realty Operating Partnership, L.P., and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, formerly known as Bankers Trust Company, as Trustee, relating to the 6.625% Notes due 2005 and 6.875% Notes due 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2004) | |
4.10 | First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 30, 2004, by and among CarrAmerica Realty Corporation, as original issuer, CarrAmerica Realty, L.P., as guarantor, CarrAmerica Realty Operating Partnership, L.P., and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, formerly known as Bankers Trust Company, as Trustee, relating to the 7.20% Notes due 2004 and 7.375% Notes due 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2004) | |
10.1 | Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Carr Realty Holdings, L.P. dated as of December 31, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Companys 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K) | |
10.2 | 1993 Carr Realty Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Companys Registration Statement on Form S-11, No. 33-53626)+ | |
10.3 | 1995 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to the Companys Registration Statement on Form S-8, No. 33-92136)+ | |
10.4 | First Amendment to CarrAmerica Realty Corporation 1995 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan*+ | |
10.5 | Second Amendment to CarrAmerica Realty Corporation 1995 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan*+ | |
10.6 | 1997 Stock Option and Incentive Plan*+ | |
10.7 | First Amendment to CarrAmerica Realty Corporation 1997 Stock Option and Incentive Plan*+ | |
10.8 | Second Amendment to CarrAmerica Realty Corporation 1997 Stock Option and Incentive Plan*+ | |
10.9 | Third Amendment to CarrAmerica Realty Corporation 1997 Stock Option and Incentive Plan*+ | |
10.10 | Fourth Amendment to CarrAmerica Realty Corporation 1997 Stock Option and Incentive Plan*+ | |
10.11 | Fifth Amendment to CarrAmerica Realty Corporation 1997 Stock Option and Incentive Plan*+ | |
10.12 | Noncompetition and Restriction Agreement by and among The Oliver Carr Company, Oliver T. Carr, Jr., Carr Realty Corporation and Carr Realty, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of the Companys Registration Statement on Form S-11, No. 33-53626)+ | |
10.13 | Consolidated, Amended and Restated Promissory Note dated March 19, 1999 from Carr Realty, L.P. to the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company* |
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10.14 | Consent Agreement dated December 19, 2003 by and between the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Capital 50 Associates (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Companys 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K) | |
10.15 | Consent Agreement dated December 19, 2003 by and between the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Carr Realty, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Companys 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K) | |
10.16 | Consolidated, Amended and Restated Deed of Trust and Security Agreement dated March 19, 1999 by and among Carr Realty, L.P., William H. Norton, and the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company* | |
10.17 | Indemnification and Escrow Agreement by and among FrontLine Capital Group, CarrAmerica Realty Corporation and the other parties named therein dated as of June 1, 2000* | |
10.18 | Stockholders Agreement among FrontLine Capital Group, HQ Global Workplaces, Inc. and CarrAmerica Realty Corporation dated as of June 1, 2000* | |
10.19 | Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement Carr Office Park, L.L.C., dated as of August 15, 2000* | |
10.20 | Change in Control Employment Agreement by and between CarrAmerica Realty Corporation and Philip L. Hawkins, dated May 6, 1999*+ | |
10.21 | Change in Control Employment Agreement by and between CarrAmerica Realty Corporation and Thomas A. Carr, dated May 6, 1999*+ | |
10.22 | Change in Control Employment Agreement by and between CarrAmerica Realty Corporation and Karen B. Dorigan, dated February 6, 2001*+ | |
10.23 | Change in Control Employment Agreement by and between CarrAmerica Realty Corporation and Stephen E. Riffee, dated April 1, 2002 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2002)+ | |
10.24 | Change in Control Employment Agreement by and between CarrAmerica Realty Corporation and Linda Madrid, dated January 29, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2003)+ | |
10.25 | Guaranty of Payment dated June 28, 2001 by CarrAmerica Realty L.P. in favor of Chase Manhattan Bank (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2001) | |
10.26 | Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2004, by and among CarrAmerica Realty Operating Partnership, L.P. as Borrower, CarrAmerica Realty Corporation as Guarantor, CarrAmerica Realty, L.P. as Guarantor, JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Administrative Agent, and other Banks (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2004). | |
10.27 | Amended and Restated Guaranty of Payment, dated as of June 30, 2004, by CarrAmerica Realty Corporation and CarrAmerica Realty, L.P. in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Administrative Agent on behalf of the Banks (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2004) | |
10.28 | Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of CarrAmerica Realty Operating Partnership, L.P., dated as of June 30, 2004 (incorporated by reference to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on February 25, 2005) | |
10.29 | Directors Deferred Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 26, 2005)+ |
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10.30 | Form of Restricted Stock Agreement between the Company and officers, directors and certain employees of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 26, 2005)+ | |
10.31 | Guidelines of Named Executive Officer Compensation Program adopted by the Executive Compensation Committee of the Registrant on January 27, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 2, 2005)+ | |
10.32 | Amended and Restated Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 26, 2005)+ | |
10.33 | Form of Deferred Stock Unit Agreement between the Company and officers, directors and certain employees of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 25, 2005)+ | |
10.34 | Form of Stock Option Agreement between the Company and officers, directors and certain employees of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 25, 2005)+ | |
10.35 | Summary of Compensation for Named Executive Officers adopted by the Executive Compensation Committee of the Registrant on January 27, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 2, 2005)+ | |
10.36 | Summary of Director Compensation Arrangements (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.40 to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on February 25, 2005)+ | |
10.37 | Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of February 25, 2005, by and among CarrAmerica Operating Partnership, L.P., CarrAmerica Realty Corporation, as Guarantor, and the other parties named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 4, 2005) | |
10.38 | Formation and Contribution Agreement, dated as of March 31, 2005, by and among RREEF America REIT II Corp. TTT and CarrAmerica Realty Operating Partnership, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 6, 2005) | |
10.39 | Eighth Amendment to CarrAmerica Realty Corporation 1997 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 2, 2005)+ | |
10.40 | Ninth Amendment to CarrAmerica Realty Corporation 1997 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 2, 2005)+ | |
10.41 | Summary of Director Compensation Arrangements (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 2, 2005)+ | |
10.42 | First Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Carr Realty Holdings, L.P., dated as of June 30, 2004* | |
11.1 | Statement regarding computation of per share earnings; reference is made to Notes to Financial Statements, Footnote 1(k). | |
12.1 | Statement re: Computation of ratios* | |
21.1 | List of Subsidiaries* | |
23.1 | Consent of KPMG LLP, dated February 22, 2006* |
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24.1 | Power of Attorney of Andrew F. Brimmer* | |
24.2 | Power of Attorney of Joan Carter* | |
24.3 | Power of Attorney of K. Dane Brooksher* | |
24.4 | Power of Attorney of Wesley S. Williams, Jr.* | |
24.5 | Power of Attorney of Robert E. Torray* | |
24.6 | Power of Attorney of Bryce Blair* | |
24.7 | Power of Attorney of Patricia Diaz Dennis* | |
31.1 | Rule 13a-14(a) Certification from Mr. Thomas A. Carr, dated February 22, 2006* | |
31.2 | Rule 13a-14(a) Certification from Mr. Stephen E. Riffee, dated February 22, 2006* | |
32.1 | Section 1350 Certification from Mr. Thomas A. Carr and Mr. Stephen E. Riffee, dated February 22, 2006* |
* | Filed herewith |
+ | Denotes a management contract or compensatory plan contract or arrangement |
15(b) Exhibits
The list of exhibits filed with this report is set forth in response to Item 15(a)(3). The required exhibit index has been filed with the exhibits.
15(c) Financial Statements
The financial statements required by this item are included in the list set forth in response to Item 15(a)(1).
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the District of Columbia on February 22, 2006.
CARRAMERICA REALTY CORPORATION | ||
a Maryland corporation | ||
By: |
/s/ THOMAS A. CARR | |
Thomas A. Carr Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated on February 22, 2006.
Signature |
Title | |
/s/ THOMAS A. CARR Thomas A. Carr |
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Director (principal executive officer) | |
/s/ PHILIP L. HAWKINS Philip L. Hawkins |
President, Chief Operating Officer and Director | |
/s/ STEPHEN E. RIFFEE Stephen E. Riffee |
Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) | |
/s/ KURT A. HEISTER Kurt A. Heister |
Senior Vice President, Controller and Treasurer (principal accounting officer) | |
* Andrew F. Brimmer |
Director | |
* Joan Carter |
Director | |
* K. Dane Brooksher |
Director | |
* Robert E. Torray |
Director | |
* Wesley S. Williams, Jr. |
Director | |
* Bryce Blair |
Director | |
* Patricia Diaz Dennis |
Director |
*By: |
/s/ STEPHEN E. RIFFEE | |
Stephen E. Riffee Attorney-in-fact |
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES
The following Report of Management on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, Consolidated Financial Statements and Schedules of CarrAmerica Realty Corporation and Subsidiaries and the Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm thereon are attached hereto:
CARRAMERICA REALTY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
Schedule II: |
99 | |||
Schedule III: |
100-102 |
All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable, or because the required information is included in the financial statements or notes thereto.
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Report of Management on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
To the Stockholders of CarrAmerica Realty Corporation:
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on our evaluation under the framework in Internal Control - Integrated Framework , our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2005. Our managements assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005 has been audited by KPMG LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which is included herein.
February 22, 2006
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
CarrAmerica Realty Corporation:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of CarrAmerica Realty Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2005. In connection with our audits of the consolidated financial statements, we also have audited the financial statement schedules of valuation and qualifying accounts and real estate and accumulated depreciation. These consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules are the responsibility of the Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of CarrAmerica Realty Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2005, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedules, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of CarrAmerica Realty Corporations internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005, based on criteria established in Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 22, 2006 expressed an unqualified opinion on managements assessment of, and the effective operation of, internal control over financial reporting.
/s/ KPMG LLP |
Washington, D.C. |
February 22, 2006 |
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
CarrAmerica Realty Corporation:
We have audited managements assessment, included in the accompanying Report of Management on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, that CarrAmerica Realty Corporation maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005, based on criteria established in Internal ControlIntegrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). CarrAmerica Realty Corporations management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on managements assessment and an opinion on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, evaluating managements assessment, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A companys internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A companys internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the companys assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, managements assessment that CarrAmerica Realty Corporation maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005, is fairly stated, in all material respects, based on criteria established in Internal ControlIntegrated Framework issued by COSO. Also, in our opinion, CarrAmerica Realty Corporation maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005, based on criteria established in Internal ControlIntegrated Framework issued by COSO.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of CarrAmerica Realty Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2005, and our report dated February 22, 2006 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.
/s/ KPMG LLP |
Washington, DC |
February 22, 2006 |
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CARRAMERICA REALTY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2005 and 2004
(In thousands, except per share and share amounts) | 2005 |
2004 |
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Assets |
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Rental property: |
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Land |
$ | 761,901 | $ | 779,482 | ||||
Buildings |
2,045,146 | 2,064,678 | ||||||
Tenant improvements |
469,633 | 448,515 | ||||||
Furniture, fixtures and equipment |
49,007 | 45,879 | ||||||
3,325,687 | 3,338,554 | |||||||
Less: Accumulated depreciation |
(755,647 | ) | (750,530 | ) | ||||
Total rental property |
2,570,040 | 2,588,024 | ||||||
Land held for development or sale |
40,141 | 41,676 | ||||||
Assets related to property held for sale |
33,840 | | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
15,811 | 4,735 | ||||||
Restricted deposits |
4,472 | 1,364 | ||||||
Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,134 and $5,920, respectively |
61,358 | 52,438 | ||||||
Investments in unconsolidated entities |
130,384 | 138,127 | ||||||
Accrued straight-line rents |
88,162 | 84,396 | ||||||
Tenant leasing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $67,867 and $64,273, respectively |
60,922 | 53,908 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of of $31,594 and $12,962 respectively |
124,554 | 98,354 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets |
22,488 | 18,170 | ||||||
$ | 3,152,172 | $ | 3,081,192 | |||||
Liabilities, Minority Interest and Stockholders Equity |
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Liabilities: |
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Mortgages and notes payable |
$ | 1,875,706 | $ | 1,941,130 | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
110,953 | 107,409 | ||||||
Rent received in advance and security deposits |
32,534 | 40,304 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
2,019,193 | 2,088,843 | ||||||
Minority interest |
58,470 | 65,378 | ||||||
Stockholders equity: |
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Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 35,000,000 shares: |
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Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, 8,050,000 shares issued and outstanding |
201,250 | 201,250 | ||||||
Common Stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 180,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 58,690,132 and 54,890,361 shares, respectively |
587 | 548 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
1,153,045 | 1,025,388 | ||||||
Cumulative dividends in excess of net income |
(280,708 | ) | (300,500 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
335 | 285 | ||||||
Total stockholders equity |
1,074,509 | 926,971 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies |
||||||||
$ | 3,152,172 | $ | 3,081,192 | |||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CARRAMERICA REALTY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(In thousands, except per share amounts) | 2005 |
2004 |
2003 |
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Operating revenues: |
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Rental revenue: |
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Minimum base rent |
$ | 374,827 | $ | 364,070 | $ | 346,279 | ||||||
Recoveries from tenants |
58,667 | 55,753 | 61,985 | |||||||||
Parking and other tenant charges |
15,398 | 18,126 | 18,210 | |||||||||
Total rental revenue |
448,892 | 437,949 | 426,474 | |||||||||
Real estate service revenue |
23,736 | 23,328 | 24,337 | |||||||||
Total operating revenues |
472,628 | 461,277 | 450,811 | |||||||||
Operating expenses: |
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Property expenses: |
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Operating expenses |
116,954 | 113,279 | 110,718 | |||||||||
Real estate taxes |
40,487 | 39,245 | 38,659 | |||||||||
General and administrative |
41,878 | 41,851 | 42,767 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
133,923 | 119,916 | 111,699 | |||||||||
Total operating expenses |
333,242 | 314,291 | 303,843 | |||||||||
Real estate operating income |
139,386 | 146,986 | 146,968 | |||||||||
Other (expense) income: |
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Interest expense |
(117,743 | ) | (114,978 | ) | (104,492 | ) | ||||||
Other income |
7,086 | 2,681 | 1,128 | |||||||||
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities |
3,554 | 6,760 | 7,034 | |||||||||
Impairment loss on investments |
| | (1,100 | ) | ||||||||
Obligations under lease guarantees |
| | (811 | ) | ||||||||
Net other expense |
(107,103 | ) | (105,537 | ) | (98,241 | ) | ||||||
Income from continuing operations before income taxes, minority interest, impairment losses on real estate and gain on sale of properties |
32,283 | 41,449 | 48,727 | |||||||||
Income taxes |
(627 | ) | (342 | ) | (402 | ) | ||||||
Minority interest |
(9,773 | ) | (11,670 | ) | (8,924 | ) | ||||||
Impairment losses on real estate |
(3,700 | ) | | (4,210 | ) | |||||||
Gain on sale of properties |
96,524 | 27,600 | 4,160 | |||||||||
Income from continuing operations |
114,707 | 57,037 | 39,351 | |||||||||
Discontinued operations |
34,012 | 36,550 | 33,586 | |||||||||
Net income |
148,719 | 93,587 | 72,937 | |||||||||
Less: Dividends on preferred and unvested restricted stock and issuance costs of redeemed preferred stock |
(16,111 | ) | (15,885 | ) | (26,532 | ) | ||||||
Net income available to common shareholders |
$ | 132,608 | $ | 77,702 | $ | 46,405 | ||||||
Basic net income per common share: |
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Continuing operations |
$ | 1.76 | $ | 0.77 | $ | 0.24 | ||||||
Discontinued operations |
0.60 | 0.67 | 0.65 | |||||||||
Net income |
$ | 2.36 | $ | 1.44 | $ | 0.89 | ||||||
Diluted net income per common share: |
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Continuing operations |
$ | 1.74 | $ | 0.76 | $ | 0.24 | ||||||
Discontinued operations |
0.55 | 0.67 | 0.65 | |||||||||
Net income |
$ | 2.29 | $ | 1.43 | $ | 0.89 | ||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
(In thousands, except share amounts) | Preferred Shares |
Common Shares |
Preferred Stock |
Common Stock |
Additional Paid-in Capital |
Cumulative Dividends in Excess of Net Income |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income |
Total |
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Balance at December 31, 2002 |
3,622,589 | 51,835,647 | $ | 254,518 | $ | 518 | $ | 955,862 | $ | (213,107 | ) | $ | | $ | 997,791 | ||||||||||||||
Net income |
| | | | | 72,937 | | 72,937 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Repurchase of common shares |
| (322,600 | ) | | (3 | ) | (7,857 | ) | | | (7,860 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Repurchase of preferred shares |
(3,622,589 | ) | | (254,518 | ) | | 8,019 | (8,019 | ) | | (254,518 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Stock compensation plans, net |
| 263,309 | | 3 | 5,236 | | | 5,239 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of Series E Redeemable Preferred Stock |
8,050,000 | | 201,250 | | (6,586 | ) | | | 194,664 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options |
| 1,104,597 | | 11 | 21,970 | | | 21,981 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends |
| | | | | (122,663 | ) | | (122,663 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2003 |
8,050,000 | 52,880,953 | 201,250 | 529 | 976,644 | (270,852 | ) | | 907,571 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net income |
| | | | | 93,587 | | 93,587 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized gains on securities |
| | | | | | 285 | 285 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income |
93,872 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock compensation plans, net |
| 350,305 | | 3 | 3,970 | | | 3,973 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Minority units redemptions and exchanges |
| 7,256 | | | 1,705 | | | 1,705 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options |
| 1,651,847 | | 16 | 43,069 | | | 43,085 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends |
| | | | | (123,235 | ) | | (123,235 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2004 |
8,050,000 | 54,890,361 | 201,250 | 548 | 1,025,388 | (300,500 | ) | 285 | 926,971 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net income |
| | | | | 148,719 | | 148,719 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized gains on securities |
| | | | | | 50 | 50 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income |
148,769 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock compensation plans, net |
| 229,700 | | 3 | 5,956 | | | 5,959 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Minority units redemptions and exchanges |
| 9,754 | | | (1,020 | ) | | | (1,020 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock |
| 2,649,000 | | 27 | 99,381 | 99,408 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options |
| 911,317 | | 9 | 23,340 | | | 23,349 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends |
| | | | | (128,927 | ) | | (128,927 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2005 |
8,050,000 | 58,690,132 | $ | 201,250 | $ | 587 | $ | 1,153,045 | $ | (280,708 | ) | $ | 335 | $ | 1,074,509 | ||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended 2005, 2004 and 2003
(In thousands) | 2005 |
2004 |
2003 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
||||||||||||
Net income |
$ | 148,719 | $ | 93,587 | $ | 72,937 | ||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
141,412 | 135,095 | 132,995 | |||||||||
Minority interest |
9,773 | 11,670 | 8,924 | |||||||||
Gain on sale of properties |
(96,524 | ) | (27,600 | ) | (4,160 | ) | ||||||
Gain on sale of discontinued operations |
(34,141 | ) | (19,870 | ) | (10,317 | ) | ||||||
(Gain) loss on sale of residential property |
(375 | ) | (326 | ) | 171 | |||||||
Impairment losses on real estate |
10,359 | 2,524 | 7,255 | |||||||||
Impairment losses on investments |
| | 1,100 | |||||||||
Obligations under lease guarantees |
| | 811 | |||||||||
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities |
(3,554 | ) | (6,760 | ) | (7,034 | ) | ||||||
Operating distributions from unconsolidated entities |
7,295 | 5,705 | 12,024 | |||||||||
Lease intangible amortization |
10,304 | (175 | ) | (1,029 | ) | |||||||
Amortization of deferred financing costs |
4,634 | 5,083 | 5,473 | |||||||||
Provision for uncollectible accounts |
(713 | ) | 1,552 | 2,608 | ||||||||
Stock-based compensation |
5,634 | 4,138 | 3,548 | |||||||||
Other |
2,824 | (1,688 | ) | (5,101 | ) | |||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: |
||||||||||||
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable |
(896 | ) | 3,239 | 7,905 | ||||||||
Increase in accrued straight-line rents |
(13,405 | ) | (6,149 | ) | (8,877 | ) | ||||||
Additions to tenant leasing costs |
(17,006 | ) | (14,538 | ) | (19,434 | ) | ||||||
Increase in intangible assets |
(23,909 | ) | (5,014 | ) | (580 | ) | ||||||
Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets |
(7,955 | ) | (1,364 | ) | (8,223 | ) | ||||||
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses |
(17,030 | ) | (4,961 | ) | (4,768 | ) | ||||||
(Decrease) increase in rent received in advance and security deposits |
(10,460 | ) | 5,787 | (1,081 | ) | |||||||
Total adjustments |
(33,733 | ) | 86,348 | 112,210 | ||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
114,986 | 179,935 | 185,147 | |||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Rental property additions |
(13,380 | ) | (10,516 | ) | (17,033 | ) | ||||||
Additions to tenant improvements |
(53,802 | ) | (48,327 | ) | (33,279 | ) | ||||||
Additions to land held for development or sale and construction in progress |
(2,445 | ) | (3,656 | ) | (16,448 | ) | ||||||
Rental property acquisitions |
(393,912 | ) | (449,170 | ) | (73,133 | ) | ||||||
Payments on notes receivable |
6,448 | | 64 | |||||||||
Issuance of notes receivable |
(12,615 | ) | (31,230 | ) | (8,009 | ) | ||||||
Distributions from unconsolidated entities |
23,709 | 24,741 | 2,634 | |||||||||
Contributions to unconsolidated entities |
(16,073 | ) | (15,294 | ) | (28,353 | ) | ||||||
Acquisition of minority interest |
(6,559 | ) | (5,392 | ) | (2,330 | ) | ||||||
Decrease in restricted deposits |
(828 | ) | 1,185 | 1,956 | ||||||||
Proceeds from sales of rental properties |
449,472 | 233,365 | 52,156 | |||||||||
Proceeds from sale of residential property |
1,663 | 2,727 | 14,164 | |||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(18,322 | ) | (301,567 | ) | (107,611 | ) | ||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
||||||||||||
Repurchase of common shares |
| | (7,858 | ) | ||||||||
Repurchase and redemption of preferred shares |
| | (254,518 | ) | ||||||||
Proceeds from the issuance of preferred stock |
| | 194,664 | |||||||||
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock |
99,408 | | | |||||||||
Excercises of stock options |
23,349 | 43,449 | 22,170 | |||||||||
Proceeds from the issuance of unsecured notes |
247,470 | 419,967 | | |||||||||
Termination of interest rate swap agreement |
(1,996 | ) | | | ||||||||
Repayment of unsecured notes |
(100,000 | ) | (150,000 | ) | | |||||||
Net (repayments) borrowings on unsecured credit facility |
(175,000 | ) | 51,500 | 155,500 | ||||||||
Repayments of mortgages and notes payable |
(38,822 | ) | (107,886 | ) | (56,365 | ) | ||||||
Proceeds from mortgages |
| | 3,216 | |||||||||
Dividends and distributions to minority interests |
(139,997 | ) | (134,962 | ) | (135,284 | ) | ||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
(85,588 | ) | 122,068 | (78,475 | ) | |||||||
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
11,076 | 436 | (939 | ) | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period |
4,735 | 4,299 | 5,238 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period |
$ | 15,811 | $ | 4,735 | $ | 4,299 | ||||||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: |
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Cash paid for interest (net of capitalized interest of $76, $457 and $1,696, respectively) |
$ | 119,102 | $ | 112,088 | $ | 104,582 | ||||||
Cash paid (refunds) for income taxes |
$ | 4,787 | $ | (54 | ) | $ | 10 | |||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(1) | Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
(a) | Business |
We are a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT). We focus on the acquisition, development, ownership and operation of office properties, located primarily in selected suburban markets across the United States. Based on property operating income, our most significant markets include the San Francisco Bay area, the Washington, D.C. Metro area, Southern California and Seattle.
In June 2003, we completed our plan to restructure the manner in which we hold our assets by converting to what is commonly referred to as an umbrella partnership REIT, or UPREIT, structure. On June 30, 2004, we contributed substantially all of our assets to CarrAmerica Realty Operating Partnership, L.P. (the Operating Partnership) in exchange for units of common and preferred partnership interest in the Operating Partnership. The Operating Partnership assumed substantially all of our liabilities. Since the UPREIT restructuring, substantially all of our business is being conducted through the Operating Partnership and our primary asset is our interest in the Operating Partnership. At December 31, 2005, we owned all of the outstanding units of partnership interest of the Operating Partnership.
(b) | Basis of Presentation |
Our accounts and those of our controlled subsidiaries and affiliates are consolidated in the financial statements. We consolidate all entities in which we own a direct or indirect majority voting interest and where the minority holders do not have rights to participate in significant decisions that are made in the ordinary course of business. If applicable, we would consolidate any variable interest entity of which we are the primary beneficiary. We use the equity or cost methods, as appropriate in the circumstances, to account for our investments in and our share of the earnings or losses of unconsolidated entities. These entities are not controlled by us. If events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of an investment accounted for using the equity method or cost method has declined below its carrying value and we consider the decline to be other than temporary, the investment is written down to fair value and an impairment loss is recognized.
Management has made a number of estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses in the financial statements, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Estimates are required in order for us to prepare our financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Significant estimates, judgments and assumptions are required in a number of areas, including evaluating the impairment of long-lived assets and investments, allocating the purchase cost of acquired properties and evaluating the collectibility of accounts receivable. We base these estimates, judgments and assumptions on historical experience and various other factors that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions.
(c) | Rental Property |
Properties to be developed or held and used in rental operations are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, where appropriate. Properties held for sale are carried at the lower of their carrying values (i.e., cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, where appropriate) or estimated fair value less costs to sell. Properties are considered held for sale when they are subject to a contract of sale meeting criteria specified by senior management (e.g., contingencies are met or waived, a nonrefundable deposit is paid, etc.). Depreciation on these properties is discontinued at that time, but operating revenues, other operating expenses and interest continue to be recognized until the date of sale. Revenues and expenses of properties that are classified as held for sale or sold are presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented in the Statements of Operations if the properties will be or have been sold on terms where we have limited or no continuing involvement with them after the sale.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Depreciation of rental properties is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The estimated lives of our assets by class are as follows:
Base building |
5 to 50 years | |
Building components |
7 to 20 years | |
Tenant improvements |
Lesser of the terms of the leases or useful lives of the assets | |
Furniture, fixtures and equipment |
5 to 15 years |
We make subjective assessments as to the useful lives of our assets. These assessments have a direct impact on our net income. Should we lengthen the expected useful life of an asset, it would be depreciated over a longer period, resulting in less depreciation expense and higher annual net income. Should we shorten the expected useful life of an asset, it would be depreciated over a shorter period, resulting in more depreciation expense and lower annual net income.
Specifically identifiable costs associated with properties and land in development are capitalized. Capitalized costs may include salaries and related costs, real estate taxes, interest, pre-construction costs essential to the development of a property, development costs, construction costs and external acquisition costs. Costs of significant improvements, renovations and replacements to rental properties are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as they are incurred.
If events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a rental property to be held and used or land held for development may be impaired, we perform a recoverability analysis based on estimated undiscounted cash flows to be generated from the property in the future. If the analysis indicates that the carrying value cannot be recovered from future undiscounted cash flows, the property is written down to estimated fair value and an impairment loss is recognized.
We recognize gains from sales of rental properties and land at the time of sale using the full accrual method, provided that various criteria related to the terms of the transactions and any subsequent involvement by us with the properties sold are met. If the criteria are not met, we defer the gains and recognize them when the criteria are met or using the installment or cost recovery methods, as appropriate in the circumstances.
(d) | Property Acquisitions |
We allocate the purchase cost of acquired properties to the related physical assets and in-place leases based on their fair values.
We allocate the purchase cost of acquired properties to the related physical assets and in-place leases based on their fair values. The fair values of acquired office buildings are determined on an if-vacant basis considering a variety of factors, including the physical condition and quality of the buildings, estimated rental and absorption rates, estimated future cash flows and valuation assumptions consistent with current market conditions. The if-vacant fair value is allocated to land, where applicable, buildings, tenant improvements and equipment based on property tax assessments and other relevant information obtained in connection with the acquisition of the property.
The fair value of in-place leases includes the effect of leases with above or below market rents, customer relationship value, where applicable, and the cost of acquiring existing tenants at the date of acquisition. Above market and below market in-place lease values are determined on a lease-by-lease basis based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (a) the contractual amounts to be paid under the lease and (b) our estimate of the fair market lease rate for the corresponding space over the remaining non-cancellable terms of the related leases. The capitalized below market lease values are amortized as an increase to rental revenue over the initial term and any below market renewal periods of the related leases. Capitalized above market lease values are amortized as a decrease to rental revenue over the initial term of the related leases. Customer relationship values are determined based on our evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenants lease and our overall relationship with the tenant. Characteristics we consider include the nature and extent of our existing business relationships with the tenant, prospects for developing new business with the tenant, the tenants credit quality and expectations of lease renewals. The value of customer relationship intangibles is amortized to expense over the lesser of the initial lease term and any expected renewal periods or the remaining useful life of the building. We determine the fair value of the cost of acquiring existing tenants by estimating the lease commissions avoided by having in-place tenants and the avoided lost operating income for the estimated period required to lease the space occupied by existing tenants at the acquisition
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
date. The cost of acquiring existing tenants is amortized to expense over the initial term of the respective leases. Should a tenant terminate its lease early, the unamortized portion of the in-place lease value is charged to expense. Changes in the assumptions used in the allocation of the purchase cost among the acquired assets would affect the timing of recognition of the related revenue and expenses.
(e) | Geographic Concentration |
As of December 31, 2005, we owned greater than 50% interests in and consolidated 235 operating office buildings located in the United States. The following table summarizes the number of buildings, the rentable square footage and the percentage of property operating income by market.
Market |
Number of Buildings |
Rentable Square Footage |
Percent of Property Operating Income1 for the Year Ended 12/31/05 | |||
Northern California |
73 | 5,138,777 | 31.8 | |||
Washington, D.C. Metro |
26 | 4,843,957 | 35.7 | |||
Seattle |
37 | 1,937,049 | 5.6 | |||
San Diego |
28 | 1,505,425 | 9.3 | |||
Chicago |
7 | 1,221,602 | 2.7 | |||
Denver |
9 | 899,185 | 2.8 | |||
Orange County, CA |
16 | 781,785 | 3.6 | |||
Salt Lake City |
11 | 627,255 | 2.4 | |||
Dallas |
5 | 467,468 | 2.0 | |||
Los Angeles |
13 | 403,567 | 2.2 | |||
Portland |
6 | 275,193 | 1.0 | |||
Austin |
4 | 264,822 | 0.9 | |||
235 | 18,366,085 | 100.0 | ||||
1 | Property operating income is property operations revenue less property operating expenses. |
(Does not include properties sold in 2005)
(f) | Tenant Leasing Costs |
We defer fees and initial direct costs incurred in the negotiation of completed leases. They are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease to which they apply.
(g) | Deferred Financing Costs |
We defer fees and costs incurred to obtain financing. They are amortized using the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method over the term of the loan to which they apply.
(h) | Fair Values of Financial Instruments |
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate their fair values because of their short-term maturities. The carrying amount of notes receivable approximate their fair values. Fair value information relating to mortgages and notes payable is provided in note 2.
(i) | Revenue Recognition |
We commence revenue recognition on our leases based on a number of factors. In most cases, revenue recognition under a lease begins when the lessee takes possession of or controls the physical use of the leased asset. Generally, this occurs on the lease commencement date. In determining what constitutes the leased asset, we evaluate whether we or the lessee is the owner, for accounting purposes, of the tenant improvements. If we are the owner, for accounting purposes, of the tenant improvements, then the leased asset is the finished space and revenue recognition begins when the lessee takes possession of the finished space, typically when the improvements are substantially complete. If we conclude we are not the owner, for accounting purposes, of the tenant improvements
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(the lessee is the owner), then the leased asset is the unimproved space and any tenant improvement allowances funded under the lease are treated as lease incentives which reduces revenue recognized over the term of the lease. In these circumstances, we begin revenue recognition when the lessee takes possession of the unimproved space for the lessee to construct improvements. The determination of who is the owner, for accounting purposes, of the tenant improvements determines the nature of the leased asset and when revenue recognition under a lease begins. We consider a number of different factors to evaluate whether we or the lessee is the owner of the tenant improvements for accounting purposes. These factors include:
| whether the lease stipulates how and on what a tenant improvement allowance may be spent; |
| whether the tenant or landlord retain legal title to the improvements; |
| the uniqueness of the improvements; |
| the expected economic life of the tenant improvements relative to the length of the lease; and |
| who constructs or directs the construction of the improvements. |
The determination of who owns the tenant improvements, for accounting purposes, is subject to significant judgment. In making that determination we consider all of the above factors. However, no one factor is determinative in reaching a conclusion.
If a lease provides for rent based on the resolution of contingencies, such as meeting a level of sales by the tenant, we defer rent associated with rental contingencies until the resolution of the contingency.
We recognize lease termination fees on the termination date or over the shortened remaining term of the lease. We recognized lease termination fees of $3.3 million, $7.0 million and $6.4 million in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. These fees are included in parking and other tenant charges in the Statements of Operations.
We recognize revenue for services on properties we manage, lease or develop for unconsolidated entities or third parties when the services are performed. Revenue for development and leasing services to affiliates is reduced to eliminate profit to the extent of our ownership interest.
We provide for potentially uncollectible accounts and notes receivable and accrued straight-line rents based on analysis of the risk of loss on specific accounts. The analysis places particular emphasis on past-due accounts and considers information such as the nature and age of the receivable, the payment history of the tenant or other debtor, the financial condition of the tenant and our assessment of its ability to meet its lease obligations, the basis for any disputes and the status of related negotiations, etc. During 2005, 2004 and 2003, we recognized bad debt (recovery) expense of $(0.7) million, $1.6 million and $2.6 million, respectively.
(j) | Income and Other Taxes |
We have elected to be taxed as a REIT under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code). In general, a REIT that meets certain organizational and operational requirements and distributes at least 90 percent of its REIT taxable income to its shareholders in a taxable year will not be subject to income tax to the extent of the income it distributes. We qualify and intend to continue to qualify as a REIT under the Code. As a result, no provision for federal income taxes on income from continuing operations is required, except for taxes on certain property sales and on income, if any, of our taxable REIT subsidiaries (TRS). If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we will be subject to federal income tax (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) on our income at regular corporate tax rates. Even if we qualify for taxation as a REIT, we may be subject to state and local income and franchise taxes and to federal income and excise taxes on any undistributed income. In addition, we are subject to rules which may impose corporate income tax on certain built-in gains recognized upon the disposition of assets previously owned by our TRSs. These rules apply only when the disposition occurs prior to 2014. The aggregate cost of land and depreciable property, net of accumulated tax depreciation, for federal income tax purposes as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 was approximately $2.8 billion and $2.7 billion, respectively.
We incurred current federal and state income and franchise taxes of approximately $4.8 million, $0.3 million and $0.4 million in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Deferred income taxes of our TRSs are accounted for using the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for temporary differences between the financial reporting bases of assets and liabilities of our TRSs and their respective tax bases and for their operating loss and interest deduction carryforwards based on enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when such amounts are realized or settled. However, deferred tax assets are recognized only to the extent that it is more likely than not that they will be realized based on consideration of available evidence, including tax planning strategies and other factors. The components of deferred income taxes are summarized as follows:
(In thousands) | December 31, 2005 |
December 31, 2004 |
||||||
Rental property |
$ | (52 | ) | $ | 186 | |||
Net operating loss carryforwards |
7,701 | 6,939 | ||||||
Interest deduction carrryforwards |
3,589 | 3,064 | ||||||
Intangibles/investments |
2 | 398 | ||||||
Accrued compensation |
820 | 511 | ||||||
Allowance for doubtful accounts |
48 | 83 | ||||||
Other |
113 | 1 | ||||||
Deferred tax assets |
12,221 | 11,182 | ||||||
Less: Valuation allowance |
(12,221 | ) | (11,162 | ) | ||||
Net deferred tax assets |
$ | | $ | 20 | ||||
Realization of deferred tax assets related to the net operating loss and interest deduction carryforwards of our TRSs is primarily dependent on future earnings. Based on our TRSs history of operating losses and because we have no tax-planning strategies to utilize net operating loss and interest deduction carryforwards, and no contemplated transactions to generate significant future operating profits, we have concluded that it is more likely than not that these deferred tax assets will not be realized. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, we had a valuation allowance for substantially all of the net deferred tax assets of our TRSs. As of December 31, 2005, our TRSs had net operating loss carryforwards available for federal income tax purposes of approximately $19 million, which expire at various dates between 2009 and 2025.
Reconciliation of Net Income to Estimated Taxable Income (Unaudited)
Earnings and profits, which determine the taxability of distributions to stockholders, differ from net income reported for financial reporting purposes due primarily to differences in the estimated useful lives and methods used to compute depreciation of rental property, in the carrying value (basis) of investments in properties and unconsolidated entities and in the timing of recognition of certain revenues and expenses for tax and financial reporting purposes. The following table reconciles our net income to estimated taxable income.
(In thousands) | 2005 |
2004 |
2003 |
|||||||||
Net income |
$ | 148,719 | $ | 93,587 | $ | 72,937 | ||||||
Depreciation/amortization timing differences on real estate |
61,841 | 35,514 | 36,266 | |||||||||
Straight-line rent adjustments |
(14,098 | ) | 236 | (7,280 | ) | |||||||
Earnings adjustment on consolidated and unconsolidated entities |
1,681 | 6,015 | 7,227 | |||||||||
Rents received in advance |
(8,979 | ) | 2,514 | (217 | ) | |||||||
Bad debts |
(3,404 | ) | (949 | ) | (94 | ) | ||||||
Difference between book and tax gain on sales of real estate |
(65,408 | ) | (47,470 | ) | (7,010 | ) | ||||||
Compensation expense |
(1,803 | ) | (3,185 | ) | (6,075 | ) | ||||||
Interest deduction carryforward |
| (14,478 | ) | | ||||||||
Purchase accounting rent adjustment |
7,877 | (71 | ) | | ||||||||
Other |
(1,537 | ) | 2,189 | (4,215 | ) | |||||||
Estimated taxable income |
$ | 124,889 | $ | 73,902 | $ | 91,539 | ||||||
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Reconciliation Between Dividends Paid and Dividends Paid Deductions (Unaudited)
The following table reconciles cash dividends paid and the dividends paid deduction for income tax purposes:
(In thousands) | 2005 |
2004 |
2003 |
||||||||
Cash dividends paid |
$ | 127,887 | $ | 122,672 | $ | 123,030 | |||||
Dividends carried back to the prior year |
| | | ||||||||
Earnings and profits limitation |
| (25,175 | ) | (21,529 | ) | ||||||
Dividends paid deduction |
$ | 127,887 | $ | 97,497 | $ | 101,501 | |||||
Characterization of Distributions (Unaudited)
The following table characterizes distributions paid per common share:
2005 |
2004 |
2003 |
|||||||
Ordinary income |
57 | % | 76 | % | 79 | % | |||
Capital gain |
43 | % | | | |||||
Non-taxable dividend |
| 24 | % | 21 | % |
(k) | Earnings Per Share |
Our basic earnings per share (EPS) is computed by dividing earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Our diluted EPS is computed after adjusting the numerator and denominator of the basic EPS computation for the effects of all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. The dilutive effects of convertible securities are computed using the if-converted method. The dilutive effects of options, warrants and their equivalents are computed using the treasury stock method.
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The following table sets forth information relating to the computations of our basic and diluted EPS for income from continuing operations:
(In thousands, except per share amounts) | Year Ended December 31, 2005 |
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Earnings (Numerator) |
Shares (Denominator) |
Per Share Amount |
|||||||
Basic EPS |
$ | 98,596 | 56,143 | $ | 1.76 | ||||
Effect of Dilutive Securities - |
|||||||||
Minority unitholders |
9,057 | 5,195 | (0.01 | ) | |||||
Stock options |
| 510 | (0.01 | ) | |||||
Diluted EPS |
$ | 107,653 | 61,848 | $ | 1.74 | ||||
Year Ended December 31, 2004 |
|||||||||
Earnings (Numerator) |
Shares (Denominator) |
Per Share Amount |
|||||||
Basic EPS |
$ | 41,152 | 53,903 | $ | 0.77 | ||||
Effect of Dilutive Securities - |
|||||||||
Stock options |
| 511 | (0.01 | ) | |||||
Diluted EPS |
$ | 41,152 | 54,414 | $ | 0.76 | ||||
Year Ended December 31, 2003 |
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Earnings (Numerator) |
Shares (Denominator) |
Per Share Amount |
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Basic EPS |
$ | 12,819 | 51,913 | $ | 0.24 | ||||
Effect of Dilutive Securities - |
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Stock options |
| 660 | | ||||||
Diluted EPS |
$ | 12,819 | 52,573 | $ | 0.24 | ||||
Income from continuing operations is reconciled to earnings available to common shareholders as follows:
(In thousands) | 2005 |
2004 |
2003 |
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Income from continuing operations |
$ | 114,707 | $ | 57,037 | $ | 39,351 | ||||||
Dividends on preferred stock |
(15,094 | ) | (15,094 | ) | (18,021 | ) | ||||||
Dividends on unvested restricted stock |
(1,017 | ) | (791 | ) | (492 | ) | ||||||
Issuance costs of redeemed preferred stock |
| | (8,019 | ) | ||||||||
Earnings available to common shareholders |
$ | 98,596 | $ | 41,152 | $ | 12,819 | ||||||
In 2003, in connection with the redemption of preferred stock, we recognized the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred to the preferred shareholders over the carrying amount of the preferred stock as a reduction to net earnings available to common shareholders.
The effects of convertible units in CarrAmerica Realty, L.P. and Carr Realty Holdings, L.P. and Series A Cumulative Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock are not included in the calculation of diluted EPS for any year in which their effect is antidilutive.
(l) | Cash Equivalents |
We consider all highly liquid investments with maturities at date of purchase of three months or less to be cash equivalents except that any such investments purchased with funds on deposit in escrow or similar accounts are classified as restricted deposits.
(m) | Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging |
We manage our capital structure to reflect a long-term investment approach, generally seeking to match the stable return nature of our assets with a mix of equity and various debt instruments. We mainly use fixed rate debt
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instruments in order to match the returns from our real estate assets. We also utilize variable rate debt for short-term financing purposes or to protect against the risk, at certain times, that fixed rates may overstate our long-term costs of borrowing if assumed inflation or growth in the economy implicit in higher fixed interest rates do not materialize. At times, our mix of variable and fixed rate debt may not suit our needs. At those times, we may use derivative financial instruments, including interest rate caps and swaps, forward interest rate options or interest rate options in order to assist us in managing our debt mix. We will either hedge our variable rate debt to give it a fixed interest rate or hedge our fixed rate debt to give it a variable interest rate.
Under interest rate cap agreements, we make initial premium payments to the counterparties in exchange for the right to receive payments from them if interest rates exceed specified levels during the agreement period. Under interest rate swap agreements, we and the counterparties agree to exchange the difference between fixed rate and variable rate interest amounts calculated by reference to specified notional principal amounts during the agreement period. Notional principal amounts are used to express the volume of these transactions, but the cash requirements and amounts subject to credit risk are substantially less. Parties to interest rate cap and swap agreements are subject to market risk for changes in interest rates and credit risk in the event of nonperformance by the counterparty. We do not require any collateral under these agreements but deal only with highly rated institutional counterparties and expect that they will meet their obligations.
Derivative financial instruments are recognized as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet at their fair values. Subject to certain qualifying conditions, we may designate a derivative as either a hedge of the cash flows from a variable rate debt instrument or anticipated transaction (cash flow hedge) or a hedge of the fair value of a fixed rate debt instrument (fair value hedge). For those derivatives designated as a cash flow hedge, we report the fair value gains and losses in accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders equity to the extent the hedge is effective. We recognize these fair value gains or losses in earnings during the period(s) in which the hedged item affects earnings. For a derivative qualifying as a fair value hedge, we report fair value gains or losses in earnings along with fair value gains or losses on the hedged item attributable to the risk being hedged. Most of our derivative financial instruments qualify as fair value hedges. Derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are marked to market through earnings. Amounts receivable or payable under interest rate cap and swap agreements are accounted for as adjustments to interest expense on the related debt.
(n) | Stock/Unit Compensation Plans |
Through 2002, we applied the intrinsic value method of accounting prescribed by Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations to account for our stock/unit compensation plans. Under this method, we recorded compensation expense for awards of stock, options or units to employees only if the market price of the unit or stock on the grant date exceeded the amount the employee was required to pay to acquire the unit or stock. In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based CompensationTransition and Disclosure. SFAS No. 148 provides alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based compensation and requires disclosure in both annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results. Effective January 1, 2003, we adopted the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based compensation costs. We elected to use the prospective method of transition to the fair value method provided in SFAS No. 148 and, accordingly, the method is being applied for all employee stock compensation awards granted, modified or settled on or after January 1, 2003.
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The following table summarizes pro forma effects on net income and earnings per share if the fair value method had been used to account for all stock-based compensation awards made between 1995 and 2002.
(In thousands, except per share data) | 2005 |
2004 |
2003 |
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Net income as reported |
$ | 148,719 | $ | 93,587 | $ | 72,937 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation cost from stock option plans included in net income |
152 | 152 | 150 | |||||||||
Stock-based compensation cost from restricted stock plan included in net income |
5,482 | 3,986 | 3,398 | |||||||||
Fair value of stock-based compensation |
(6,291 | ) | (4,942 | ) | (5,830 | ) | ||||||
Pro forma net income |
$ | 148,062 | $ | 92,783 | $ | 70,655 | ||||||
Earnings per share as reported: |
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Basic |
$ | 2.36 | $ | 1.44 | $ | 0.89 | ||||||
Diluted |
2.29 | 1.43 | 0.89 | |||||||||
Earnings per share, pro forma: |
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Basic |
$ | 2.35 | $ | 1.43 | $ | 0.85 | ||||||
Diluted |
2.28 | 1.41 | 0.85 |
The per share weighted-average fair values of stock options granted during 2003 was $1.78 on the date of grant. No stock options were granted in 2004 or 2005. These values were determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and the following assumptions:
Expected Dividend Yield |
Risk Free Interest Rate |
Expected Stock Volatility |
Expected Option Life in Years | ||||||||
2003 |
7.33 | % | 3.42 | % | 20.86 | % | 7.00 |
Additional information concerning stock/unit compensation plans is presented in note 9.
(o) | New Accounting Pronouncements |
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Compensation. It replaces SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees. SFAS No. 123(R) requires the compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in financial statements. It is required to be applied by us beginning January 1, 2006. We intend to adopt SFAS No. 123(R) using the modified prospective application method which requires, among other things, that we recognize compensation cost for all awards outstanding at January 1, 2006, for which the requisite service has not yet been rendered. Because we have used a fair value based method of accounting for stock-based compensation costs for all employee stock compensation awards granted, modified or settled since January 1, 2003, and do not expect to have significant unvested awards from periods prior to January 1, 2003 outstanding at January 1, 2006, adoption of SFAS No. 123 (R) is not expected to have a material effect on our financial statements.
Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue 04-5, Determining Whether a General Partner or the General Partners, as a Group, Controls a Limited Partnership or Similar Entity When the Limited Partners Have Certain Rights was ratified by the FASB in June 2005. At issue is what rights held by the limited partner(s) preclude consolidation in circumstances in which the sole general partner would consolidate the limited partnership in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The assessment of limited partners rights and their impact on the presumption of control of the limited partnership by the sole general partner should be made when an investor becomes the sole general partner and should be reassessed if (a) there is a change to the terms or in the exercisability of the rights of the limited partners, (b) the sole general partner increases or decreases its ownership of limited partnership interests, or (c) there is an increase or decrease in the number of outstanding limited partnership interests. This Issue is effective no later than for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005 and as of June 29, 2005 for new and modified arrangements. We will not be required to consolidate any of our current unconsolidated investments and this EITF will not have a material effect on our financial statements.
In March 2005, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 47, Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations. The Interpretation requires recognition of an asset and liability with regards to legal obligations associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset, such as the abatement of asbestos. The
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interpretation is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2005. The effect of the implementation of FASB Interpretation No. 47 was not significant.
(p) | Reclassifications |
Certain prior years amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current years presentation.
(2) | Mortgages and Notes Payable |
Our mortgages and notes payable are summarized as follows:
(In thousands) | December 31, 2005 |
December 31, 2004 |
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Fixed rate mortgages |
$ | 240,313 | $ | 262,930 | ||||
Notes payable |
3,214 | 19,228 | ||||||
Unsecured credit facility |
120,000 | 295,000 | ||||||
Senior unsecured notes |
1,525,000 | 1,375,000 | ||||||
1,888,527 | 1,952,158 | |||||||
Unamortized discount, swap settlement and fair value adjustment, net |
(12,821 | ) | (11,028 | ) | ||||
$ | 1,875,706 | $ | 1,941,130 | |||||
Mortgages payable are collateralized by properties and generally require monthly principal and/or interest payments. The mortgages payable outstanding at December 31, 2005 mature in 2009. The weighted average interest rate of mortgages payable was 8.07% at December 31, 2005 and 7.94% at December 31, 2004. The net book value of properties pledged as collateral for mortgages payable was $216.3 million and $240.4 million and as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Our primary external source of liquidity is our credit facility. On June 30, 2004, we entered into a new $500.0 million, three year unsecured revolving credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank as administrative agent for a syndicate of banks. The facility replaced and was used to repay all amounts outstanding under our previous unsecured senior credit facility. We may increase the facility to $700.0 million by our request at any time within 24 months of the closing, provided the funding commitments are increased accordingly. The facility can be extended one year at our option. The facility carries an interest rate of 65 basis points over 30-day LIBOR, or 5.04% as of December 31, 2005. As of December 31, 2005, $120.0 million was drawn on the credit facility, $10.9 million in letters of credit were outstanding, and we had $369.1 million available for borrowing.
Our unsecured credit facility contains financial and other covenants with which we must comply. Some of these covenants include:
| A minimum ratio of annual EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) to interest expense of at least 2 to 1; |
| A minimum ratio of annual EBITDA to fixed charges of at least 1.5 to 1; |
| A maximum ratio of aggregate unsecured debt to tangible fair market value of our unencumbered assets of 60%; |
| A maximum ratio of total secured debt to tangible fair market value of 30%; |
| A maximum ratio of total debt to tangible fair market value of our assets of 60%; and |
| Restrictions on our ability to make dividend distributions in excess of 90% of funds from operations or the minimum amount necessary to enable us to maintain our status as a REIT. |
As of December 31, 2005, we are in compliance with all of our debt covenants related to our unsecured line of credit, however, our ability to draw on our unsecured facility or incur other significant debt in the future could be restricted by the covenants. During 2006, we may approach the limit of our unencumbered leverage ratio which restricts unsecured debt outstanding to no more than 60% of unencumbered assets. As of December 31, 2005, our
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unencumbered leverage ratio was 56.7%. Our unencumbered leverage ratio is most significantly impacted by the performance of our operating properties and net borrowings required to fund capital expenditures and pay our dividend as a result of insufficient operating cash flow. Incurring additional unsecured debt to acquire additional unencumbered assets does not impact our unencumbered leverage ratio as significantly as incurring additional debt for other purposes. The tangible fair market value of our unencumbered properties is calculated by applying capitalization rates stipulated in our line of credit of 8.5% - 9.0% to current operating income. Therefore, our unencumbered leverage ratio could increase if the operating income of our unencumbered properties decreases. Additionally, the ratio will increase as we acquire properties which have operating income which is lower than 8.5% - 9.0% of the amount invested. If our unencumbered leverage ratio increases and surpasses 60%, it could impact our business and operations, including our ability to incur additional unsecured debt, draw on our unsecured line of credit, which is our primary source of short term liquidity, acquire leveraged properties or invest in properties through joint ventures. We currently expect to work with our lenders to ensure that we remain in compliance with our covenants.
We have senior unsecured notes outstanding at December 31, 2005 as follows:
(In thousands) | Note Principal |
Unamortized Discount |
Swap Settlement/ Fair Value Adjustment |
Total | ||||||||||
7.375% notes due in 2007 |
$ | 125,000 | $ | (217 | ) | $ | | $ | 124,783 | |||||
5.261% notes due in 2007 |
50,000 | (58 | ) | | 49,942 | |||||||||
5.25% notes due in 2007 (1) |
175,000 | (519 | ) | (1,473 | ) | 173,008 | ||||||||
3.625% notes due in 2009 |
225,000 | (497 | ) | (4,454 | ) | 220,049 | ||||||||
6.875% notes due in 2008 |
100,000 | (894 | ) | | 99,106 | |||||||||
5.125% notes due in 2011 |
200,000 | (509 | ) | | 199,491 | |||||||||
7.125% notes due in 2012 |
400,000 | (3,324 | ) | | 396,676 | |||||||||
5.500% notes due in 2010 |
250,000 | (876 | ) | | 249,124 | |||||||||
$ | 1,525,000 | $ | (6,894 | ) | $ | (5,927 | ) | $ | 1,512,179 | |||||
(1) | Swap settlement amount is being amortized to interest expense over the remaining life of the notes. |
We have senior unsecured notes outstanding at December 31, 2004 as follows:
(In thousands) | Note Principal |
Unamortized Discount |
Fair Value Adjustment |
Total | ||||||||||
6.625% notes due in 2005 |
$ | 100,000 | $ | (104 | ) | $ | | $ | 99,896 | |||||
7.375% notes due in 2007 |
125,000 | (362 | ) | | 124,638 | |||||||||
5.261% notes due in 2007 |
50,000 | (88 | ) | | 49,912 | |||||||||
5.25% notes due in 2007 |
175,000 | (789 | ) | (290 | ) | 173,921 | ||||||||
3.625% notes due in 2009 |
225,000 | (650 | ) | (2,962 | ) | 221,388 | ||||||||
6.875% notes due in 2008 |
100,000 | (1,308 | ) | | 98,692 | |||||||||
5.125% notes due in 2011 |
200,000 | (600 | ) | | 199,400 | |||||||||
7.125% notes due in 2012 |
400,000 | (3,875 | ) | | 396,125 | |||||||||
$ | 1,375,000 | $ | (7,776 | ) | $ | (3,252 | ) | $ | 1,363,972 | |||||
All of the notes are unconditionally guaranteed by CarrAmerica Realty, L.P., one of our subsidiaries.
Our senior unsecured notes also contain covenants with which we must comply. These include:
| Limits on our total indebtedness on a consolidated basis; |
| Limits on our secured indebtedness on a consolidated basis; |
| Limits on our required debt service payments; and |
| Compliance with the financial covenants of our credit facility. |
We were in compliance with our senior unsecured notes covenants as of December 31, 2005.
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We issued $225.0 million principal amount of senior unsecured notes in March 2004 with net proceeds of approximately $222.7 million. The notes bear interest at 3.625% per annum payable semi-annually beginning October 1, 2004. The notes mature on April 1, 2009. We used the proceeds from the notes to pay down our unsecured credit facility.
We issued $250.0 million principal amount of senior unsecured notes in December 2005 with net proceeds of approximately $247.5 million. The notes bear interest at 5.50% per annum payable semi-annually beginning June 15, 2006. The notes mature on December 15, 2010. We used the proceeds from the notes to pay down our unsecured credit facility.
$100.0 million of senior unsecured notes matured on March 1, 2005 and were repaid on that date using borrowings from our unsecured credit facility.
Debt maturities (in thousands) as of December 31, 2005 are summarized as follows:
2006 |
$ | 8,113 | |
2007 |
475,309 | ||
2008 |
105,748 | ||
2009 |
449,357 | ||
2010 |
250,000 | ||
2011 & thereafter |
600,000 | ||
$ | 1,888,527 | ||
Restricted deposits consist primarily of escrow deposits. These deposits are required by lenders to be used for future building renovations or tenant improvements or as collateral for letters of credit.
The estimated fair value of our mortgages and notes payable at December 31, 2005 and 2004 was approximately $259.3 million and $313.9 million, respectively. The estimated fair value is based on the borrowing rates available to us for fixed rate mortgages payable with similar terms and average maturities. The fair value of the unsecured credit facility at December 31, 2005 and 2004 approximates book value. The estimated fair value of our senior unsecured notes at December 31, 2005 and 2004 was approximately $1,554.6 million and $1,444.7 million, respectively. The estimated fair value is based on the borrowing rates available to us for debt with similar terms and maturities.
(3) | Derivative Financial Instruments |
On May 8, 2002, we entered into interest rate swap agreements with JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America, N.A. hedging $150.0 million of senior unsecured notes due July 2004. We received interest at a fixed rate of 7.2% and paid interest at a variable rate of six-month LIBOR in arrears plus 2.72%. The interest rate swaps matured at the same time the notes were due. The swaps qualified as fair value hedges for accounting purposes. We recognized reductions in interest expense for 2004 and 2003 of approximately $1.9 million and $4.9 million, respectively, related to the swaps. The notes were repaid upon maturity on July 1, 2004 and the related interest rate swap agreements expired.
On November 20, 2002, in conjunction with the issuance of $175.0 million of our 5.25% senior unsecured notes, we entered into interest rate swap agreements with JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, N.A. and Goldman, Sachs & Co. Under the terms of these agreements, we received interest at a fixed rate of 5.25% and paid interest at a variable rate of six-month LIBOR in arrears plus 1.405%. The interest rate swaps matured at the same time the notes were due. The swaps qualified as fair value hedges for accounting purposes. We recognized an increase in interest expense for 2005 of approximately $14,000 related to the swaps. We recognized reductions in interest expense for 2004 and 2003 of approximately $2.6 million and $4.5 million, respectively, related to the swaps. On April 18, 2005, we terminated these swap agreements by paying approximately $2.0 million. This payment is being amortized to interest expense over the remaining term of the senior unsecured notes which mature November 2007. The effective rate of interest on the notes giving effect to the swap termination is 5.69%.
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On March 18, 2004, in conjunction with the issuance of $225.0 million of 3.625% senior unsecured notes, we entered into $100.0 million of interest rate swap agreements with JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America, N.A. We receive interest at a fixed rate of 3.625% and pay interest at a variable rate of six-month LIBOR in arrears plus 0.2675%. The interest rate swaps mature at the same time the notes are due. The swaps qualify as fair value hedges for accounting purposes. As of December 31, 2005 and 2004, the fair value of the interest rate swaps were payables of approximately $(4.5) million and $(3.0) million. We recognized an increase in interest expense of $0.9 million in 2005 and a reduction in interest expense for 2004 of approximately $0.6 million related to the swaps. As of December 31, 2005, taking into account the effect of the interest rate swaps, the effective interest rate on $100.0 million of the notes was 4.56%.
On August 10, 2004, we entered into interest rate lock agreements with a notional amount of $150.0 million with JP Morgan Chase, Goldman Sachs & Co. and Morgan Stanley in anticipation of our $200.0 million senior unsecured bond offering. We settled the interest rate locks on August 20, 2004 and paid $0.6 million to the counterparties. The interest rate locks qualified as cash flow hedges and accordingly, the settlement is being amortized to interest expense over the life of our senior unsecured notes due in 2011. During 2005 and 2004, the impact of the interest rate locks on interest expense was not material.
As part of the assumption of $63.5 million of debt associated with the purchase of two operating properties in August 2002, we purchased interest rate caps with a notional amount of $97.0 million and LIBOR capped at 6.75%. These interest rate caps expired in September 2004.
In January 2005, we purchased an interest rate cap with a notional amount of $200.0 million and LIBOR capped at 7.5% which expires in February 2006.
(4) | Minority Interest |
At the time we were incorporated and our majority-owned subsidiary, Carr Realty Holdings, L.P. was formed, those who contributed interests in properties to Carr Realty Holdings, L.P. had the right to elect to receive either our common stock or units of limited partnership interest in Carr Realty Holdings, L.P. In addition, we have acquired assets since our formation by issuing distribution paying units and non-distribution paying units of Carr Realty Holdings, L.P. and CarrAmerica Realty, L.P. (collectively referred to as Unitholders). The non-distribution paying units cannot receive any distributions until they automatically convert into distribution paying units in the future. During 2003, 89,364 non-distribution paying units, respectively, were converted to distribution paying units. A distribution paying unit, subject to restrictions, may be redeemed at any time for either one share of our common stock, or at our option, cash equal to the fair market value of a share of our common stock at the redemption date. During 2005, 2004 and 2003, 9,754, 148,322 and 16,125 distribution paying units, respectively, of Carr Realty Holdings, L.P. were redeemed for cash or our common stock. During 2005, 2004 and 2003, 197,397, 122,608 and 57,885 units, respectively, of CarrAmerica Realty, L.P. were redeemed for cash or our common stock. Minority interest in the financial statements relates primarily to Unitholders in these partnerships.
We also consolidated two joint ventures in which there are minority ownership interests of 25.0% and 10.3%. These minority holders receive distributions directly from the joint ventures and have no rights with regards to converting their interests in the joint ventures to our common stock.
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The following table summarizes the outstanding shares of our common stock and preferred stock which was convertible into our common stock and outstanding units of Carr Realty Holdings, L.P. and CarrAmerica Realty, L.P.:
(In thousands) | Common Stock Outstanding |
Distribution Paying Units Outstanding |
Non-Distribution Paying Units Outstanding | |||
As of December 31, |
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2005 |
58,690 | 5,117 | | |||
2004 |
54,890 | 5,323 | | |||
2003 |
52,881 | 5,606 | | |||
Weighted average for: |
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2005 |
56,633 | 5,183 | | |||
2004 |
54,230 | 5,407 | | |||
2003 |
52,185 | 5,587 | 53 |
(5) | Other Investments in Unconsolidated Entities and Affiliate Transactions |
We utilize joint venture arrangements on projects characterized by large dollar-per-square foot costs and/or when we desire to limit capital deployment in certain of our markets. We own interests ranging from 15% to 50% in real estate property operations and development operations through unconsolidated entities. We had twelve investments at December 31, 2005. We had eleven investments at December 31, 2004 and 2003 in unconsolidated entities. Adjustments are made to equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities to account for differences in the amount at which our investment is carried and the amount of our underlying equity in the net assets.
In 2005, we entered into a joint venture arrangement with institutional investors advised by JPMorgan Asset Management. The joint venture, in which we own a 20% interest, acquired a three building 984,000 rentable square foot property in Addison, Texas for approximately $153.5 million. Our equity investment, net of debt used to finance the acquisition, was $10.4 million in cash.
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The combined condensed financial information for the unconsolidated entities accounted for using the equity method is as follows:
(In thousands) | December 31, | |||||
2005 |
2004 | |||||
Balance Sheets |
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Assets |
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Rental property, net |
$ | 1,425,881 | $ | 1,189,968 | ||
Land and construction in progress |
21,144 | 32,263 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
41,769 | 36,135 | ||||
Other assets |
84,806 | 66,703 | ||||
$ | 1,573,600 | $ | 1,325,069 | |||
Liabilities and Partners Capital |
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Liabilities: |
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Notes payable |
$ | 975,579 | $ | 844,049 | ||
Other liabilities |
71,325 | 46,754 | ||||
Total liabilities |
1,046,904 | 890,803 | ||||
Partners capital |
526,696 | 434,266 | ||||
$ | 1,573,600 | $ | 1,325,069 | |||
Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||
2005 |
2004 |
2003 | |||||||
Statements of Operations |
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Revenue |
$ | 217,794 | $ | 188,819 | $ | 148,512 | |||
Depreciation and amortization expense |
66,154 | 46,295 | 35,976 | ||||||
Interest expense |
57,581 | 48,069 | 35,136 | ||||||
Other expenses |
85,078 | 28,769 | 55,047 | ||||||
Gain on sale of assets |
63,924 | 40,656 | | ||||||
Net income |
$ | 72,905 | $ | 106,342 | $ | 22,353 | |||
In addition to making investments in these ventures, we provide construction management, leasing and property management, development and architectural and other services to them. We earned fees for these services of $11.3 million in 2005, $9.1 million in 2004 and $8.1 million in 2003. Accounts receivable from joint ventures and other affiliates were $4.1 million at December 31, 2005 and $1.8 million at December 31, 2004.
We had a consulting agreement until June of 2003 when it expired with Oliver T. Carr, Jr., a former member of our Board of Directors, under which Mr. Carr provided services to us. We paid Mr. Carr $104,750 in 2003. In December 2003, we acquired from The Oliver Carr Company its remaining interest in Carr Real Estate Services Inc. for $0.2 million in cash. As a result, Carr Real Estate Services Inc. is now wholly owned by us. Our former director, Oliver T. Carr, Jr. and our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Carr, served as directors of, and have direct or indirect interests in, The Oliver Carr Company.
As of December 31, 2005, we guaranteed $30.0 million of debt related to a joint venture, which terminated on January 18, 2006, and $44.6 million of debt related to development projects we have undertaken with third parties.
We have a minority ownership interest in a non-real estate operating company, AgilQuest, which we account for using the cost method and in which we invested $2.8 million. We evaluate this investment regularly considering factors such as the companys progress against its business plan, its operating results and the estimated fair value of its equity securities. Based on these evaluations, we recognized impairment losses of $1.1 million on our investment in AgilQuest in 2003.
During 2003, we provided mezzanine loans and guaranties to third-parties for development management projects. The purpose of these variable interest entities is to build and own office buildings in Washington, D.C. Our maximum exposure to loss as of December 31, 2005 is $77.2 million, the sum of our notes receivable ($32.6 million) and the maximum exposure under the guaranties ($44.6 million).
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In December 2004, we provided mezzanine financing to a third-party joint venture. This joint venture owns property in Texas. Our maximum exposure to loss as of December 31, 2005 is $13.8 million, the balance of our note receivable.
(6) | Lease Agreements |
Space in our rental properties is leased to approximately 1,254 tenants. In addition to minimum rents, the leases typically provide for other rents, which reimburse us for specific property operating expenses and real estate taxes. The future minimum base rent to be received under noncancellable tenant operating leases and the percentage of total rentable space under leases expiring each year, as of December 31, 2005 are summarized as follows:
(In thousands) | Future Minimum Rent |
Percentage of Total Space Under Lease Expiring | |||
2006 |
$ | 371,173 | 15.8 | ||
2007 |
342,521 | 11.1 | |||
2008 |
302,267 | 14.0 | |||
2009 |
243,273 | 17.7 | |||
2010 |
199,654 | 11.4 | |||
2011 & thereafter |
716,785 | 30.0 | |||
$ | 2,175,673 | ||||
Leases can also provide for additional rent based on increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and increases in operating expenses. Increases are generally payable in equal installments throughout the year.
We lease land for two office properties located in metropolitan Washington, D.C., one office property located in Santa Clara, California and one office property in Palo Alto, California. We also lease land adjacent to an office property in Chicago, Illinois. We lease office space in metropolitan Washington, D.C. for our own use, part of which is being subleased. The initial terms of these leases range from 5 years to 99 years. The longest lease matures in 2086. The minimum base annual rent for these leases is approximately $5.5 million.
(7) | Common and Preferred Stock |
On August 5, 2005, we issued 2,649,000 shares of common stock. The net proceeds of the offering was approximately $99.5 million and was used to repay a portion of the borrowings under our $500.0 million revolving credit facility and in turn fund current and potential acquisitions and other working capital and general corporate purposes including the funding of dividends on our common and preferred stock and making distributions to third party unitholders in certain of our subsidiaries.
On March 18, 2003, we redeemed 2,000,000 shares of our Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock for $50.0 million plus $0.2 million of accrued dividends. On October 12, 2003, we redeemed the remaining outstanding shares of our Series B, C and D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock for $196.3 million plus $1.3 million of accrued dividends. Including these redemptions, during 2003 we repurchased or redeemed 10,184,167 shares of our preferred stock (3,622,589 shares on a full share equivalent basis) for approximately $254.5 million, excluding accrued dividends.
On September 25, 2003, we issued 8,050,000 shares of 7.5% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock for net proceeds of $194.7 million. These shares are not redeemable before September 25, 2008 unless redemption is necessary to maintain our status as a REIT.
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(8) | Stock/Unit Compensation Plans |
As of December 31, 2005, we had three option plans. Two plans are for the purpose of attracting and retaining executive officers and other key employees (1997 Employee Stock Option and Incentive Plan and the 1993 Carr Realty Option Plan). The other plan is for the purpose of attracting and retaining directors who are not employees (1995 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan).
The 1997 Employee Stock Option and Incentive Plan (Stock Option Plan) allows for the grant of options to purchase our common stock at an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the common stock at the date of grant. At December 31, 2005, we had 10,000,000 shares of common stock and units reserved so we could issue them under the Stock Option Plan. At December 31, 2005, 1,647,014 options were outstanding. All of the outstanding options have a 10-year term from the date of grant. 903,575 options vest over a four-year period, 25% per year, 370,000 options vest at the end of five years, 7,500 options vest over a three-year period, 33 1/3% per year and 36,875 vest within the first year after grant. The balance of the options vests over a five-year period, 20% per year.
The 1993 Carr Realty Option Plan allows for the grant of options to purchase units of Carr Realty Holdings, L.P. (unit options). These options were exercisable at the fair market value of the units at the date of grant, which is equivalent to the fair market value of our common stock on that date. Units (following exercise of unit options) are redeemable for cash or common stock, at our option. At December 31, 2005, all grants under this plan had been exercised or expired.
The 1995 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan provided for the grant of options to purchase our common stock at an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the common stock at the date of grant. Under this plan, newly elected non-employee directors were granted options to purchase 3,000 shares of common stock when they start serving as a director. In connection with each annual election of directors, a continuing non-employee director received options to purchase 7,500 shares of common stock. The stock options have a 10-year term from the date of grant and vested over three years, 33 1/3% per year. At December 31, 2005, we had 270,000 shares of common stock authorized for grant under this plan with 30,000 outstanding.
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Unit and stock option activity during 2005, 2004 and 2003 is summarized as follows:
1993 Plan |
1995 Plan |
1997 Plan | |||||||||||||
Shares Under Option |
Weighted- Average Exercise Price |
Shares Under Option |
Weighted- Average Exercise Price |
Shares Under Option |
Weighted- Average Exercise Price | ||||||||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2002 |
159,422 | $ | 24.194 | 91,693 | $ | 24.993 | 5,276,111 | $ | 25.277 | ||||||
Granted |
| | | | 436,500 | 23.352 | |||||||||
Exercised |
81,500 | 22.880 | 29,513 | 24.354 | 1,017,847 | 22.260 | |||||||||
Forfeited |
60,033 | 25.261 | 5,000 | 29.375 | 246,682 | 26.744 | |||||||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2003 |
17,889 | 24.194 | 57,180 | 24.993 | 4,448,082 | 26.769 | |||||||||
Granted |
| | | | | | |||||||||
Exercised |
12,889 | 28.075 | | | 1,666,007 | 26.399 | |||||||||
Forfeited |
5,000 | 22.880 | | | 173,529 | 27.328 | |||||||||
| |||||||||||||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2004 |
| | 57,180 | 24.939 | 2,608,546 | 27.001 | |||||||||
Granted |
| | | | | | |||||||||
Exercised |
| | 24,180 | 23.565 | 890,557 | 27.192 | |||||||||
Forfeited |
| | 3,000 | 17.750 | 70,975 | 26.049 | |||||||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2005 |
| $ | | 30,000 | $ | 26.766 | 1,647,014 | $ | 26.939 | ||||||
Options exercisable at: |
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December 31, 2003 |
17,889 | 26.377 | 57,180 | 24.939 | 2,771,083 | 27.435 | |||||||||
December 31, 2004 |
| | 57,180 | 24.939 | 1,943,596 | 26.906 | |||||||||
December 31, 2005 |
| | 30,000 | 26.766 | 1,420,792 | 27.035 |
The following table summarizes information about our stock options outstanding at December 31, 2005:
Options Outstanding |
Options Exercisable | |||||||||||
Range of Exercise Prices |
Outstanding as of 12/31/05 |
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life |
Weighted-Average Exercise Price |
Exercisable as of 12/31/05 |
Weighted-Average Exercise Price | |||||||
$17.00-$20.00 | | | $ | | | $ | | |||||
$20.01-$23.00 | 113,200 | 4.1 | 20.6875 | 113,200 | 20.6875 | |||||||
$23.01-$26.00 | 588,703 | 4.1 | 23.8050 | 456,453 | 23.9283 | |||||||
$26.01-$29.00 | 398,098 | 4.8 | 28.6326 | 398,098 | 28.6326 | |||||||
$29.01-$32.00 | 577,013 | 3.8 | 30.1867 | 483,041 | 30.1258 | |||||||
1,677,014 | 4.2 | $ | 26.9363 | 1,450,792 | $ | 27.0298 | ||||||
We have also granted to key executives and directors 1,468,310 restricted stock units or shares under the Stock Option Plan. The units were convertible to shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis as they vested at the option of the executive. The fair market values of the units or shares at the dates of grant ranged from $20.69 to $37.00. The units, which are now fully vested, vested ratably over five years and the shares vest ratably over one or four years. We recognize the fair value of the units or shares awarded at dates of grant as compensation cost on a straight-line basis over the terms of the awards. Compensation expense related to these awards was $5.5 million in 2005, $4.0 million in 2004 and $3.4 million in 2003. During 2003 and 2002, the remaining unvested stock units were exchanged for shares of restricted common stock with the same terms as the unvested units. At December 31, 2005, there were 39,884 deferred vested units outstanding that are convertible to common stock over the period to 2008 or when the employees leave us, if sooner. At December 31, 2005, there were 498,390 shares of unvested
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restricted stock outstanding. At December 31, 2005, there were 9,993 restricted units outstanding that will be settled in cash. The market value of these units was approximately $0.3 million.
(9) | Gain on Sale of Properties, Impairment Losses on Real Estate and Discontinued Operations |
The following table summarizes our gain on sale of properties and impairment losses on real estate:
(In thousands) | 2005 |
2004 |
2003 |
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Sales of land/development properties |
$ | | $ | | $ | 111 | |||||
Reversal of tax provision on sale of property |
| 7,536 | | ||||||||
Sales of rental properties |
130,665 | 20,064 | 4,049 | ||||||||
Gain on sales of properties |
130,665 | 27,600 | 4,160 | ||||||||
Impairment losses |
(10,359 | ) | | (4,210 | ) | ||||||
$ | 120,306 | $ | 27,600 | $ | (50 | ) | |||||
We dispose of assets (sometimes using tax-deferred exchanges) that are inconsistent with our long-term strategic or return objectives or where market conditions for sale are favorable. The proceeds from the sales are redeployed into other properties or used to fund development operations or to support other corporate needs.
The tables below summarize property sales for 2005, 2004 and 2003:
2005 | ||||||||||||
Property Name |
Market |
Sale Date |
Number of Buildings |
Rentable Square Footage |
Net Cash Proceeds ($000) |
Gain Recognized ($000) | ||||||
Alton Deere |
Orange County, CA | Mar-05 | 6 | 182,561 | 31,469 | 9,009 | ||||||
CarrAmerica Corporate Center1 |
Northern California | Mar-05 | 7 | 1,004,679 | 153,986 | 77,454 | ||||||
Westlake Spectrum |
Los Angeles, CA | Apr-05 | 2 | 108,084 | 20,641 | 3,792 | ||||||
Hacienda West |
Northern California | Sep-05 | 2 | 207,518 | 37,287 | 10,902 | ||||||
Phoenix2 |
Phoenix, AZ | Sep-05/Oct-05 | 4 | 532,506 | 75,377 | 25 | ||||||
Valley Business Park II |
Northern California | Dec-05 | 6 | 166,928 | 18,246 | 3,005 | ||||||
Two Mission |
Dallas, TX | Dec-05 | 1 | 77,359 | 6,125 | 931 | ||||||
Quorum North, Quorum Place, 5000 Quorum3 |
Dallas, TX | Dec-05 | 3 | 453,451 | 34,960 | 63 | ||||||
2600 W. Olive |
Los Angeles, CA | Dec-05 | 1 | 145,274 | 41,814 | 15,689 |
1 | We retained a 20% interest in the property through a joint venture. |
2 | We recognized an impairment loss of $0.9 million on these properties in the second and third quarters of 2005. |
3 | We recognized an impairment losses of $5.8 million on these properties in the first and fourth quarters of 2005. |
2004 | ||||||||||||||
Property Name |
Market |
Month Sold |
Number of Buildings |
Rentable Square Footage |
Net Proceeds (000) |
Gain Recognized (000) | ||||||||
Tower of the Hills1 |
Austin, TX | Mar-04 | 2 | 166,149 | $ | 10,512 | $ | 66 | ||||||
Atlanta Portfolio* |
Atlanta, GA | Sep-04 | 15 | 1,696,757 | 191,190 | 19,804 | ||||||||
First Street Technology2 |
Northern California | Dec-04 | 1 | 67,582 | 4,760 | | ||||||||
Valley Business Park I3 |
Northern California | Dec-04 | 2 | 67,785 | 6,543 | |
1 | We recognized an impairment loss of $3.0 million on this property in the fourth quarter of 2003. |
2 | We recognized an impairment loss of $2.2 million on this property in the fourth quarter of 2004. |
3 | We recognized an impairment loss of $0.3 million on this property in the fourth quarter of 2004. |
* | 15 operating office buildings located in Atlanta, Georgia. The properties were Glenridge, Holcomb Place, Midori, Parkwood, Summit, Spalding Ridge, 2400 Lake Park Dr., 680 Engineering Dr., Embassy Row, Waterford and Forum. |
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2003 | ||||||||||||||
Property Name |
Market |
Sale Date |
Number of Buildings |
Square Footage |
Net Cash Proceeds (000) |
Gain Recognized (000) | ||||||||
Wateridge |
San Diego, CA | May-03 | 1 | 62,194 | $ | 9,277 | $ | 3,571 | ||||||
Katella |
Los Angeles, CA | Aug-03 | 1 | 80,609 | 10,138 | 3,627 | ||||||||
Pacificare |
Los Angeles, CA | Sep-03 | 1 | 104,377 | 14,485 | 6,380 | ||||||||
Lakewood1 |
Atlanta, GA | Sep-03 | 1 | 80,816 | 4,621 | 48 | ||||||||
Century Springs |
Atlanta, GA | Nov-03 | 1 | 95,206 | 7,091 | 310 |
1 | We recognized an impairment loss of $2.7 million on this property in the second quarter of 2003. |
As of December 31, 2005, we had one property under contract for sale, Sunrise Corporate Center in Reston, Virginia, and which meet our criteria to be classified as held for sale. We will continue to manage Sunrise Corporate Center after the sale and therefore, its results of operations are included in continuing operations. The sale of Sunrise Corporate Center closed on January 10, 2006 for approximately $51.3 million of proceeds and we recognized a gain of approximately $17.7 million.
In 2005, we disposed of 11 operating properties recognizing gains of $120.9 million, $34.1 million of which is classified as discontinued operations as we have no continuing involvement with Westlake Spectrum, Hacienda, the Phoenix buildings, Valley Business Park II, Two Mission, 2600 W. Olive and the three Quorum buildings after the sale. Prior to the sale of the Phoenix and Quorum buildings, we recognized impairment losses of $6.7 million. On March 31, 2005, we had a partial sale of CarrAmerica Corporate Center to a joint venture in return for a 19% interest in the venture and cash proceeds of approximately $154.0 million. We recognized a gain of $77.4 million on the transaction. We funded $2.7 million of additional capital to this venture increasing our percentage ownership to 20% in the third quarter of 2005. We continue to manage Alton Deere and CarrAmerica Corporate Center under management agreements and the gains on these sales and the operating results of these properties are not classified as discontinued operations due to our continuing involvement. In addition to these sales, there were three sales in joint ventures. In June 2005, a joint venture in which we hold a 35% interest sold an office property. We recognized a gain from this sale of $0.8 million and received cash proceeds of $5.8 million. In January 2005, a joint venture in which we own a 30% interest sold a condominium interest in a building. We recognized a gain of $1.7 million on this transaction and received cash proceeds of $6.5 million. In October 2005, a joint venture in which we own a 20% interest disposed of its sole operating property. We realized a gain of approximately $7.8 million, net of $4.2 million of tax, from the sale. We received cash proceeds from the sale of $16.6 million. We classify gains related to sales in our joint ventures in continuing operations as part of our gain on sale of properties. In addition we recognized an impairment loss of $3.7 million on a property being marketed for sale. This property had a book value in excess of the undiscounted cash flows we expect to receive from the operation and sale of the property.
During 2004, we disposed of 12 operating properties (17 buildings) recognizing gains of $19.9 million. We also disposed of two operating properties (3 buildings) on which we recognized impairment losses of $2.5 million. We have no continuing involvement with these properties and, accordingly, the gains on these sales and impairment losses are classified as discontinued operations.
During the fourth quarter of 2004, an unconsolidated entity in which we held an interest sold an office property located in the Washington, D.C. metro area. We recognized a gain from this sale of $20.1 million which is classified as continuing operations. In addition, we reversed a tax provision of $7.5 million related to a property sale in 2000 as a result of the favorable resolution of a tax contingency.
During 2003, we disposed of five operating properties and one parcel of land, recognizing a gain of $14.5 million, $10.3 million of which is classified as discontinued operations. We continue to manage two properties (Wateridge and Lakewood) under management agreements and the gain on these sales and the operating results of these properties are not classified as discontinued operations due to our continuing involvement. We have no continuing involvement with the Katella, Pacificare and Century Springs properties and, accordingly, the gains on these sales and the operating results of the properties are classified as discontinued operations. We also recognized an impairment loss of $2.7 million on the Lakewood property and an impairment loss of $1.5 million on land holdings which are classified as continuing operations and an impairment loss of $3.0 million on our Tower of the Hills property which is classified as discontinued operations.
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The operating results of the properties classified as discontinued operations are summarized as follows:
(In thousands) | 2005 |
2004 |
2003 |
|||||||||
Revenues |
$ | 22,236 | $ | 53,247 | $ | 72,143 | ||||||
Property expenses |
8,218 | 18,863 | 25,518 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
7,488 | 15,180 | 20,311 | |||||||||
Net operations of properties sold |
6,530 | 19,204 | 26,314 | |||||||||
Impairment losses |
(6,659 | ) | (2,524 | ) | (3,045 | ) | ||||||
Gain on sale of properties |
34,141 | 19,870 | 10,317 | |||||||||
Discontinued operations |
$ | 34,012 | $ | 36,550 | $ | 33,586 | ||||||
Number of buildings |
19 | 39 | 42 | |||||||||
(10) | Acquisitions |
During 2005, we made eight acquisitions of operating properties (16 buildings) from third parties. The acquisitions involved properties totaling almost 1.4 million rentable square feet and our investment was approximately $394.1 million. The table below details our 2005 consolidated acquisitions.
Property Name |
Market |
Month Acquired |
Number of Buildings |
Rentable Square Footage |
Purchase Cost (000) | ||||||
North Creek Corporate Center |
Seattle, WA | Jun-05 | 3 | 95,267 | $ | 16,455 | |||||
Fairchild Dr. |
Northern California | Aug-05 | 2 | 131,561 | 53,461 | ||||||
2711 N. First St. |
Northern California | Aug-05 | 1 | 74,621 | 6,185 | ||||||
Park Place |
Washington, D.C Metro | Aug-05 | 1 | 166,446 | 59,685 | ||||||
West Willows |
Seattle, WA | Aug-05 | 3 | 155,830 | 35,527 | ||||||
Chancellor Park |
San Diego, CA | Sep-05 | 2 | 190,946 | 55,512 | ||||||
Tysons International |
Washington, D.C Metro | Nov-05 | 2 | 434,606 | 122,210 | ||||||
Plaza at North Creek |
Seattle, WA | Dec-05 | 2 | 193,454 | 45,068 |
During 2004, we acquired six operating properties from third parties. The acquisitions involved properties totaling almost 1.5 million rentable square feet and our investment was approximately $449.2 million. The table below details our 2004 consolidated acquisitions.
Property Name |
Market |
Month Acquired |
Number of Buildings |
Rentable Square Footage |
Purchase Price (000) | ||||||
Commonwealth Tower |
Washington, DC Metro | Jun-04 | 1 | 339,599 | $ | 130,593 | |||||
Corporate Technology Centre I |
Northern California | Jul-04 | 2 | 176,280 | 25,604 | ||||||
Commercial National Bank |
Washington, DC Metro | Aug-04 | 1 | 205,869 | 85,044 | ||||||
Corporate Technology Centre II |
Northern California | Sep-04 | 5 | 331,950 | 43,594 | ||||||
Corporate Plaza II |
San Diego, CA | Sep-04 | 2 | 116,166 | 35,544 | ||||||
Mission Tower I |
Northern California | Dec-04 | 1 | 282,080 | 128,791 |
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The aggregate purchase cost of properties acquired in 2005 and 2004 was allocated as follows:
(In thousands) | 2005 |
2004 |
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Land |
$ | 80,747 | $ | 124,477 | ||||
Lease intangibles |
24,231 | 77,209 | ||||||
Building and tenant improvements |
293,013 | 254,768 | ||||||
Deferred revenue and other |
(3,888 | ) | (7,284 | ) | ||||
$ | 394,103 | $ | 449,170 | |||||
(11) | Assets Held for Sale |
As discussed December 31, 2005, Sunrise Corporate Center in Reston, Virginia met our criteria to be classified as held for sale. The sale of Sunrise Corporate Center is closed on January 10, 2006.
The book value of assets classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2005 are as follows:
(In thousands) | December 31, 2005 |
|||
Land |
$ | 11,566 | ||
Buildings |
26,964 | |||
Accumulated depreciation |
(5,779 | ) | ||
Other assets |
1,089 | |||
$ | 33,840 | |||
(12) | Commitments and Contingencies |
At December 31, 2005, we were contingently liable on $11.1 million in letters of credit. The letters of credit included $7.3 million related to various completion escrows and performance bonds, $3.6 million securing notes payable and $0.2 million for insurance.
We have a 401(k) plan for employees under which we match 75% of employee contributions up to the first 6% of pay. We also have the option to make an additional contribution of up to 3% of pay for participants who remain employed on December 31 (end of the plan year). Our contributions to the plan are subject to an initial four-year vesting, 25% per year. Our contributions to the plan were $3.1 million in 2005, $3.1 million in 2004 and $3.2 million in 2003.
We are party to a variety of other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. All of these matters, taken together, are not expected to have a material adverse impact on us.
(13) | Guarantees |
Guarantee Obligations
Our obligations under guarantee agreements at December 31, 2005 are summarized as follows:
Type of Guarantee |
Project Relationship |
Term |
Maximum Exposure |
Carrying Value | ||||||
Loan1 |
575 7th Street | Jan-06 | $ | 30,000,000 | $ | | ||||
Loan2 |
Atlantic Building | Mar-07 | 25,000,000 | 160,000 | ||||||
Completion3 |
Atlantic Building | Mar-07 | 35,007,917 | 250,000 | ||||||
Completion4 |
Shakespeare Theatre | Dec-06 | 21,731,923 | 725,000 | ||||||
Loan5 |
10UCP | Nov-06 | 1,015,000 | | ||||||
Loan6 |
Square 320 | Mar-06 | 19,570,000 | 165,000 |
1. | Loan guarantee relates to a joint venture in which we have a 30% interest and for which we are the developer. It is a payment guarantee to the lender on behalf of the joint venture. If the joint venture defaults on the loan, we may be required to perform |
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under the guarantee. We have a reimbursement guarantee from the other joint venture partner to repay us its proportionate share (70%) of any monies we pay under the guarantee. This guarantee terminated on January 18, 2006. |
2. | Loan guarantee relates to a third party project for which we are the developer. It is a payment guarantee to the lender. If the third party defaults on the loan, we may be required to perform under the guarantee. We have a security interest in the third partys interest in the underlying property. The third party owns 100% of the property owning entity. We have a security interest in the property owning entity. In the event of default, we can exercise our rights under the loan documents to foreclose on the membership interests of the property owning entity and sell such membership interest to mitigate our exposure under the guarantees. |
3. | Completion guarantee relates to a third party project for which we are the developer. It is a completion guaranty to the lender. If the third party defaults on its obligation to construct the building, we may be required to perform. As long as there is no Event of Default under the loan agreement, the lender will continue to make funds available from the construction loan to complete the project. |
4. | Completion guarantee relates to a third party project for which we are the developer. It is a completion guaranty to the lender and/or owners. If the third party defaults on its obligation to construct the building, we may be required to perform. As long as there is no Event of Default under the loan agreement, the lender will continue to make funds available from the construction loan to complete the project. |
5. | Lease-up guarantee to a lender. Funds related to this guarantee are being held in escrow by a joint venture in which we own a minority interest. |
6. | Loan guarantee relates to a third party project for which we are the developer. It is a payment guarantee to the lender. If the third party defaults on the loan, we may be required to perform under the guarantee. We have a security interest in the third partys interest in the underlying property. The third party owns 100% of the property owning entity. We have a security interest in the property owning entity. In the event of default, we can exercise our rights under the loan documents to foreclose on the membership interests of the property owning entity and sell such membership interest to mitigate our exposure under the guarantees. |
In the normal course of business, we guarantee our performance of services or indemnify third parties against our negligence.
(14) | Intangible Assets |
The following is a summary of our intangible assets as of December 31, 2005 and 2004:
(In thousands) | December 31, 2005 |
December 31, 2004 |
||||||
Deferred financing costs |
$ | 13,756 | $ | 12,589 | ||||
Management contracts |
2,517 | 2,517 | ||||||
Customer relationships |
2,677 | 2,677 | ||||||
Leasing contracts - above market |
60,189 | 53,285 | ||||||
Lease incentive costs |
29,761 | 6,187 | ||||||
In-place lease intangibles |
47,248 | 34,061 | ||||||
156,148 | 111,316 | |||||||
Less: Accumulated amortization |
(31,594 | ) | (12,962 | ) | ||||
Net intangible assets |
$ | 124,554 | $ | 98,354 | ||||
The expected amortization for intangible assets for 2006-2010 is as follows:
(In thousands) | Amortization | ||
2006 |
$ | 23,241 | |
2007 |
21,779 | ||
2008 |
20,351 | ||
2009 |
18,198 | ||
2010 |
16,072 |
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(15) | Selected Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited) |
The following is a summary of the quarterly results of operations for 2005 and 2004:
(In thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||
2005 |
First Quarter |
Second Quarter |
Third Quarter |
Fourth Quarter |
||||||||||||
Rental revenue |
$ | 115,241 | $ | 108,366 | $ | 109,153 | $ | 116,132 | ||||||||
Real estate service revenue |
5,573 | 5,222 | 5,128 | 7,813 | ||||||||||||
Real estate operating income |
37,674 | 33,287 | 31,406 | 37,019 | ||||||||||||
Gain on sale of properties |
88,094 | 663 | 29 | 7,738 | ||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations |
96,826 | 6,230 | 1,229 | 10,422 | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations |
(1,784 | ) | 5,638 | 12,398 | 17,760 | |||||||||||
Net income |
95,042 | 11,868 | 13,627 | 28,182 | ||||||||||||
Basic net income per common share: |
||||||||||||||||
Continuing operations |
1.70 | 0.04 | (0.04 | ) | 0.12 | |||||||||||
Discontinued operations |
(0.03 | ) | 0.10 | 0.21 | 0.30 | |||||||||||
Net income |
1.67 | 0.14 | 0.17 | 0.42 | ||||||||||||
Diluted net income per common share: |
||||||||||||||||
Continuing operations |
1.57 | 0.04 | (0.04 | ) | 0.11 | |||||||||||
Discontinued operations |
(0.03 | ) | 0.10 | 0.21 | 0.30 | |||||||||||
Net income |
1.54 | 0.14 | 0.17 | 0.41 | ||||||||||||
(In thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||
2004 |
First Quarter |
Second Quarter |
Third Quarter |
Fourth Quarter |
||||||||||||
Rental revenue |
$ | 105,978 | $ | 107,821 | $ | 110,612 | $ | 113,538 | ||||||||
Real estate service revenue |
5,466 | 5,301 | 6,234 | 6,327 | ||||||||||||
Real estate operating income |
35,322 | 37,195 | 37,600 | 36,869 | ||||||||||||
(Loss) gain on sale of properties |
(10 | ) | (48 | ) | | 27,658 | ||||||||||
Income from continuing operations |
9,515 | 9,420 | 11,214 | 26,888 | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations |
5,715 | 4,587 | 26,342 | (94 | ) | |||||||||||
Net income |
15,230 | 14,007 | 37,556 | 26,794 | ||||||||||||
Basic net income per common share: |
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Continuing operations |
0.10 | 0.10 | 0.14 | 0.42 | ||||||||||||
Discontinued operations |
0.11 | 0.09 | 0.48 | | ||||||||||||
Net income |
0.21 | 0.19 | 0.62 | 0.42 | ||||||||||||
Diluted net income per common share: |
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Continuing operations |
0.10 | 0.10 | 0.13 | 0.42 | ||||||||||||
Discontinued operations |
0.11 | 0.09 | 0.48 | | ||||||||||||
Net income |
0.21 | 0.19 | 0.61 | 0.42 |
(16) | Segment Information |
Our only reportable operating segment is real estate property operations. Other business activities and operating segments that are not reportable are included in other operations. The performance measure we use to assess results for real estate property operations is property operating income. We define property operating income as total rental revenue less property expenses, which include property operating expenses (other than depreciation and amortization) and real estate taxes. The real estate property operations segment includes the operation and management of rental properties including those classified as discontinued operations. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in note 1.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Operating results of our reportable segment and our other operations are summarized as follows:
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2005 |
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(In millions) | Real Estate Property Operations |
Other Operations and Unallocated |
Reclassification - Discontinued Operations |
Total |
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Revenue |
$ | 471.1 | $ | 23.7 | $ | (22.2 | ) | $ | 472.6 | ||||||
Segment expense |
165.7 | 41.9 | (8.3 | ) | 199.3 | ||||||||||
Property/Segment operating income (loss) |
305.4 | (18.2 | ) | (13.9 | ) | 273.3 | |||||||||
Depreciation expense |
133.9 | ||||||||||||||
Operating income |
139.4 | ||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
(117.7 | ) | |||||||||||||
Other income |
10.6 | ||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of properties and impairment losses |
92.8 | ||||||||||||||
Minority interest and taxes |
(10.4 | ) | |||||||||||||
Discontinued operations |
34.0 | ||||||||||||||
Net income |
$ | 148.7 | |||||||||||||
Total assets |
$ | 2,912.8 | $ | 239.4 | $ | | $ | 3,152.2 | |||||||
Expenditures for long-lived assets |
$ | 471.2 | $ | 3.9 | $ | | $ | 475.1 | |||||||
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2004 |
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(In millions) | Real Estate Property Operations |
Other Operations and Unallocated |
Reclassification - Discontinued Operations |
Total |
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Revenue |
$ | 491.2 | $ | 23.3 | $ | (53.2 | ) | $ | 461.3 | ||||||
Segment expense |
171.4 | 41.8 | (18.8 | ) | 194.4 | ||||||||||
Property/Segment operating income (loss) |
319.8 | (18.5 | ) | (34.4 | ) | 266.9 | |||||||||
Depreciation expense |
119.9 | ||||||||||||||
Operating income |
147.0 | ||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
(115.0 | ) | |||||||||||||
Other income |
9.5 | ||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of properties and impairment losses |
27.6 | ||||||||||||||
Minority interest and taxes |
(12.0 | ) | |||||||||||||
Discontinued operations |
36.5 | ||||||||||||||
Net income |
$ | 93.6 | |||||||||||||
Total assets |
$ | 2,855.3 | $ | 225.9 | $ | | $ | 3,081.2 | |||||||
Expenditures for long-lived assets |
$ | 461.7 | $ | 5.4 | $ | | $ | 467.1 | |||||||
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2003 |
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(In millions) | Real Estate Property Operations |
Other Operations and Unallocated |
Reclassification - Discontinued Operations |
Total |
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Revenue |
$ | 498.7 | $ | 24.3 | $ | (72.2 | ) | $ | 450.8 | ||||||
Segment expense |
174.9 | 42.8 | (25.5 | ) | 192.2 | ||||||||||
Property/Segment operating income (loss) |
323.8 | (18.5 | ) | (46.7 | ) | 258.6 | |||||||||
Depreciation expense |
111.7 | ||||||||||||||
Operating income |
146.9 | ||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
(104.5 | ) | |||||||||||||
Other income, net |
6.2 | ||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of properties and impairment losses |
(0.1 | ) | |||||||||||||
Minority interest and taxes |
(9.3 | ) | |||||||||||||
Discontinued operations |
33.7 | ||||||||||||||
Net income |
$ | 72.9 | |||||||||||||
Total assets |
$ | 2,641.8 | $ | 194.2 | $ | | $ | 2,836.0 | |||||||
Expenditures for long-lived assets |
$ | 189.9 | $ | 9.5 | $ | | $ | 199.4 | |||||||
(17) | Supplemental Cash Flow Information |
In 2005, we converted an investment in an unconsolidated entity to a $1.0 million note receivable.
We acquired $3.8 million of minority interest units which were redeemed for shares of our common stock during 2004.
In October 2003, we assumed $23.8 million of debt related to the purchase of an operating property. The total purchase price of the property was approximately $34.0 million.
Our employees converted approximately $1.0 million, $0.8 million and $0.6 million in restricted vested units to 37,208 shares, 34,609 shares and 25,978 shares in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
(18) | Subsequent Events |
On January 3, 2006, we acquired a 77,759 rentable square feet office building and adjoining land in Seattle, Washington for $51.1 million.
On January 10, 2006, we sold Sunrise Corporate Center in Reston, Virginia for $51.3 million and recognized a gain of approximately $17.7 million.
On January 12, 2006, we acquired an 85,585 rentable square feet office building in San Jose, California for $10.3 million.
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Schedule II: Valuations and Qualifying Accounts
(In Thousands)
Description |
Balance Beginning of Period |
Additions Charged to Costs & Expenses |
Deductions from Reserve1 |
Balance End of Period | ||||||||||
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts: |
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Year Ended: |
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December 31, 2005 |
$ | 5,920 | $ | (713 | ) | $ | (2,072 | ) | $ | 3,135 | ||||
December 31, 2004 |
5,752 | 1,552 | (1,384 | ) | 5,920 | |||||||||
December 31, 2003 |
5,959 | 2,608 | (2,815 | ) | 5,752 |
1 | Balance written off as uncollectible. |
Description |
Balance Beginning of Period |
Additions Charged to Costs & Expenses |
Deductions from Reserve |
Balance End of Period | |||||||||
Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance: |
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Year Ended: |
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December 31, 2005 |
$ | 11,162 | $ | 1,059 | $ | | $ | 12,221 | |||||
December 31, 2004 |
9,184 | 1,978 | | 11,162 | |||||||||
December 31, 2003 |
14,270 | 1,854 | (6,940 | ) 1 | 9,184 |
1 | Balance written off due to the restructuring of a taxable REIT subsidiary into the REIT at December 31, 2003 |
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Schedule III: Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
(In thousands) | Encumbrances |
Initial Costs |
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |
Total |
Accumulated Depreciation |
Date of Construction |
Year of Acquisition | |||||||||||||||||||||
Properties |
Land |
Buildings and Improvements |
Land |
Building and Improvements |
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Downtown Washington, D.C.: |
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International Square2 |
$ | 170,8914 | $ | 69,651 | $ | 100,921 | $ | 37,120 | $ | 69,652 | $ | 138,040 | $ | 207,692 | $ | 85,210 | 1977, 1979, 1982 | 1993 | |||||||||||
900 19th Street |
| 1,985 | 13,358 | 5,026 | 1,986 | 18,383 | 20,369 | 10,697 | 1986 | 1993 | |||||||||||||||||||
2550 M Street |
| 2,340 | 11,348 | 15,129 | 2,341 | 26,476 | 28,817 | 16,270 | 1978 | 1993 | |||||||||||||||||||
1730 Pennsylvania Avenue |
| 2,196 | 11,013 | 16,084 | 2,197 | 27,096 | 29,293 | 17,593 | 1972 | 1993 | |||||||||||||||||||
1255 23rd Street |
35,6295 | 10,793 | 40,214 | 5,912 | 10,793 | 46,126 | 56,919 | 23,951 | 1983 | 1993 | |||||||||||||||||||
1747 Pennsylvania Avenue |
| 1,636 | 8,157 | 8,993 | 1,636 | 17,150 | 18,786 | 11,910 | 1970 | 1993 | |||||||||||||||||||
1775 Pennsylvania Avenue |
11,156 | | 19,000 | 3,604 | | 22,604 | 22,604 | 7,523 | 1975 | 1994 | |||||||||||||||||||
1717 Pennsylvania Avenue |
| 20,728 | 34,681 | 105 | 20,728 | 34,786 | 55,514 | 10,122 | 1960, 1996 | 2003 | |||||||||||||||||||
Commercial National Bank Building |
| 31,354 | 47,662 | (259 | ) | 31,354 | 47,403 | 78,757 | 2,567 | 1917/1989 | 2004 | ||||||||||||||||||
Suburban Washington, D.C.: |
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One Rock Spring Plaza |
| | 18,409 | 5,473 | | 23,882 | 23,882 | 13,089 | 1989 | 1995 | |||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise Corporate Center |
| 8,250 | 34,322 | 8,100 | 11,566 | 39,106 | 50,672 | 7,604 | 1987-1989 | 1996 | |||||||||||||||||||
Reston Crossing |
| 8,379 | | 59,265 | 13,325 | 54,319 | 67,644 | 16,869 | 1987-1989 | 1996 | |||||||||||||||||||
Trans Potomac V Plaza |
| 2,604 | 16,904 | 452 | 2,604 | 17,356 | 19,960 | 2,013 | 1982 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||||||
Canal Center |
| 17,848 | 98,580 | 2,301 | 17,848 | 100,881 | 118,729 | 11,459 | 1986,1988 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||||||
Commonwealth Tower |
| 28,470 | 95,265 | (112 | ) | 28,470 | 95,153 | 123,623 | 5,385 | 1971/1995 | 2004 | ||||||||||||||||||
Park Place |
| 13,380 | 43,263 | 699 | 13,380 | 43,962 | 57,342 | 902 | 1981 | 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||
Tysons International |
| 14,494 | 109,643 | 413 | 14,494 | 110,056 | 124,550 | 529 | 1987 | 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||
Los Angeles: |
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Warner Center |
| 16,490 | 33,698 | 12,060 | 16,574 | 45,674 | 62,248 | 19,148 | 1981-1985 | 1996 | |||||||||||||||||||
Warner Premier |
| 3,252 | 6,040 | 2,324 | 3,285 | 8,331 | 11,616 | 3,525 | 1990 | 1997 | |||||||||||||||||||
Orange County, California |
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Scenic Business Park |
| 2,469 | 4,503 | 3,182 | 2,469 | 7,685 | 10,154 | 3,818 | 1985 | 1996 | |||||||||||||||||||
Harbor Corporate Park |
| 2,191 | 5,784 | 4,710 | 2,191 | 10,494 | 12,685 | 4,922 | 1987 | 1996 | |||||||||||||||||||
South Coast Executive Center |
13,823 | 3,324 | 17,212 | 7,820 | 3,388 | 24,968 | 28,356 | 9,651 | 1987 | 1996 | |||||||||||||||||||
Von Karman |
| 3,731 | 12,493 | 2,307 | 3,744 | 14,787 | 18,531 | 4,559 | 1981 | 1997 | |||||||||||||||||||
Bay Technology Center |
| 2,442 | 11,164 | 2,146 | 2,462 | 13,290 | 15,752 | 4,196 | 1985 | 1997 | |||||||||||||||||||
Pacific Corporate Plaza |
| 5,756 | | 13,725 | 5,928 | 13,553 | 19,481 | 5,396 | 1998 | 1997 | |||||||||||||||||||
San Diego: |
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Del Mar Corporate Plaza |
| 2,860 | 13,252 | 4,109 | 2,869 | 17,352 | 20,221 | 6,556 | 1986 | 1996 | |||||||||||||||||||
Towne Center Technology Park |
| 4,929 | | 19,778 | 5,073 | 19,634 | 24,707 | 11,292 | 1998 | 1997 | |||||||||||||||||||
Lightspan |
| 1,438 | 5,710 | 1,861 | 1,440 | 7,569 | 9,009 | 2,358 | 1985 | 1997 | |||||||||||||||||||
La Jolla Spectrum |
| 6,447 | | 34,055 | 6,525 | 33,977 | 40,502 | 10,876 | 1999-2001 | 1998 | |||||||||||||||||||
Palomar Oaks Technology Park |
8,815 | 4,698 | 12,495 | 3,074 | 4,714 | 15,553 | 20,267 | 4,945 | 1989 | 1998 | |||||||||||||||||||
Towne Center Technology Park |
| 5,123 | 11,754 | 4,401 | 5,135 | 16,143 | 21,278 | 4,554 | 1989 | 1998 | |||||||||||||||||||
Highlands Corporate Center |
| 10,156 | 30,369 | 4,117 | 10,075 | 34,567 | 44,642 | 8,611 | 2002 | 1999 | |||||||||||||||||||
Torrey Pines Research Center |
| 6,711 | 12,343 | 12,246 | 6,711 | 24,589 | 31,300 | 1,982 | 1989 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||||||
Carroll Vista |
| 7,014 | 17,863 | 235 | 7,014 | 18,098 | 25,112 | 2,119 | 1986 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||||||
La Jolla Commons |
| 2,868 | | 486 | 3,354 | | 3,354 | | N/A | 2003 | |||||||||||||||||||
Corporate Plaza II |
| 7,650 | 27,410 | 428 | 7,650 | 27,838 | 35,488 | 2,059 | 1990 | 2004 | |||||||||||||||||||
Chancellor Park |
| 15,892 | 37,350 | 119 | 15,892 | 37,469 | 53,361 | 546 | 1989 | 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||
Northern California |
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Bayshore Centre |
| 8,525 | 6,969 | 2,428 | 8,960 | 8,962 | 17,922 | 3,724 | 1984 | 1996 | |||||||||||||||||||
Rincon Centre |
| 12,464 | 10,188 | 1,871 | 12,333 | 12,190 | 24,523 | 5,173 | 1984 | 1996 | |||||||||||||||||||
Valley Centre II |
| 13,658 | 11,164 | 296 | 13,676 | 11,442 | 25,118 | 4,886 | 1980 | 1996 | |||||||||||||||||||
Valley Office Centre |
| 6,134 | 5,014 | 1,119 | 6,142 | 6,125 | 12,267 | 2,406 | 1981 | 1996 | |||||||||||||||||||
Valley Centre |
| 6,051 | 4,945 | 2,880 | 6,059 | 7,817 | 13,876 | 3,164 | 1980 | 1996 | |||||||||||||||||||
Rio Robles |
| 16,655 | 29,598 | 12,406 | 16,669 | 41,990 | 58,659 | 13,390 | 1985 | 1996 | |||||||||||||||||||
Baytech Business Park |
| 14,958 | | 23,768 | 13,973 | 24,753 | 38,726 | 10,414 | 1998 | 1997 | |||||||||||||||||||
3571 North First Street |
| 6,297 | 8,862 | (3,282 | ) | 6,326 | 5,551 | 11,877 | 2,848 | 1985 | 1997 |
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Schedule III: Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
(In thousands) | Encumbrances |
Initial Costs |
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition3 |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |
Total |
Accumulated Depreciation |
Date of Construction |
Year of Acquisition | |||||||||||||
Properties |
Land |
Buildings and Improvements |
Land |
Building and Improvements |
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San Mateo Center |
| 15,426 | 24,682 | 7,604 | 15,527 | 32,185 | 47,712 | 10,840 | 1986 | 1997 | |||||||||||
Oakmead West |
| 22,842 | | 44,048 | 20,526 | 46,364 | 66,890 | 16,826 | 1998 | 1997 | |||||||||||
Sunnyvale Technology Center |
| 12,098 | 16,131 | 719 | 12,106 | 16,842 | 28,948 | 4,446 | 1971-1975 | 1998 | |||||||||||
Valley Research Center |
| 17,574 | | 32,013 | 17,470 | 32,117 | 49,587 | 14,172 | 1999 | 1998 | |||||||||||
Valley Technology Center |
| 32,910 | | 47,417 | 31,848 | 48,479 | 80,327 | 16,598 | 1998 | 1998 | |||||||||||
Golden Gateway Commons |
| 21,112 | 51,689 | 9,149 | 21,166 | 60,784 | 81,950 | 17,723 | 1980-1984 | 1998 | |||||||||||
Techmart Commerce Center |
| | 36,594 | 5,338 | | 41,932 | 41,932 | 12,409 | 1987 | 1998 | |||||||||||
Fremont Technology Park |
| 10,122 | 10,797 | 1,437 | 8,433 | 13,923 | 22,356 | 5,892 | 1999 | 1998 | |||||||||||
Mountain View Gateway Center |
| 13,637 | 37,946 | 142 | 13,630 | 38,095 | 51,725 | 5,969 | 1998 | 2001 | |||||||||||
Stanford Research Park |
| | 22,280 | 54 | | 22,334 | 22,334 | 1,404 | 2000 | 2002 | |||||||||||
500 Forbes Blvd. |
| 11,676 | 33,356 | (4 | ) | 11,676 | 33,352 | 45,028 | 4,039 | 2003 | 2003 | ||||||||||
Corporate Technology Centre |
| 35,883 | 31,297 | 296 | 35,885 | 31,591 | 67,476 | 2,520 | 1999 | 2004 | |||||||||||
Mission Towers |
| 21,120 | 53,134 | 9 | 21,120 | 53,143 | 74,263 | 2,395 | 2000 | 2004 | |||||||||||
Fairchild Drive |
| 15,787 | 28,305 | 42 | 15,787 | 28,347 | 44,134 | 539 | 1999 | 2005 | |||||||||||
2711 North First Street |
| 5,430 | 806 | (2 | ) | 5,430 | 804 | 6,234 | 62 | 1980 | 2005 | ||||||||||
Denver, CO: |
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Harlequin Plaza |
| 4,746 | 21,344 | 13,808 | 4,747 | 35,151 | 39,898 | 14,115 | 1981 | 1996 | |||||||||||
Quebec Court I & II |
| 2,368 | 19,819 | 10,835 | 2,371 | 30,651 | 33,022 | 12,247 | 1979-1980 | 1996 | |||||||||||
Quebec Centre |
| 1,423 | 5,659 | 2,433 | 1,423 | 8,092 | 9,515 | 3,510 | 1985 | 1996 | |||||||||||
Dry Creek Corporate Center |
| 10,575 | | 26,442 | 14,322 | 22,695 | 37,017 | 6,314 | 1999-2001 | 1998 | |||||||||||
Seattle, WA: |
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Redmond East |
6,957 | 32,390 | 6,165 | 6,939 | 38,573 | 45,512 | 14,133 | 1988-1992 | 1996 | ||||||||||||
Redmond Hilltop |
| 2,511 | | 9,547 | 2,488 | 9,570 | 12,058 | 3,767 | 1998 | 1996 | |||||||||||
Canyon Park |
| 7,643 | 23,624 | 5,300 | 5,782 | 30,785 | 36,567 | 12,834 | 1989 | 1997 | |||||||||||
Willow Creek |
| 1,709 | 6,972 | 99 | 1,724 | 7,056 | 8,780 | 2,029 | 1981 | 1997 | |||||||||||
Willow Creek Corp. Center |
| 6,485 | | 47,199 | 5,778 | 47,906 | 53,684 | 15,997 | 1998 | 1997 | |||||||||||
Canyon Park Commons |
5,592 | 9,958 | 20,613 | 6,749 | 29,414 | 36,163 | 9,210 | 1988, 2000 | 1997 | ||||||||||||
Canyon Point |
| 6,225 | | 4,176 | 10,365 | 36 | 10,401 | | N/A | 2000 | |||||||||||
North Creek Corporate Center |
| 3,810 | 11,408 | 12 | 3,810 | 11,420 | 15,230 | 381 | 1986 | 2005 | |||||||||||
West Willows Technology Center |
| 4,757 | 28,041 | 21 | 4,757 | 28,062 | 32,819 | 653 | 1995 | 2005 | |||||||||||
Plaza at North Creek |
| 7,197 | 34,447 | 1 | 7,197 | 34,448 | 41,645 | 57 | 1990 | 2005 | |||||||||||
Salt Lake City, UT: |
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Sorenson Research Park |
| 5,879 | 25,304 | 11,387 | 7,330 | 35,240 | 42,570 | 12,045 | 1988-1997, 1999 | 1997 | |||||||||||
Wasatch Corporate Center |
| 5,954 | 15,495 | 5,297 | 4,528 | 22,218 | 26,746 | 6,932 | 1996 | 1997 | |||||||||||
Wasatch Corporate Center 161 |
| 1,172 | | 558 | | 1,730 | 1,730 | N/A | 1999 | ||||||||||||
Creekside |
| | 3,150 | 8,521 | 3,211 | 8,460 | 11,671 | 3,034 | 2001 | 2000 | |||||||||||
Chicago, IL: |
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Parkway North I |
| 3,727 | 29,146 | 6,523 | 3,733 | 35,663 | 39,396 | 11,789 | 1986-1989 | 1996 | |||||||||||
333 and 377 E. Butterfield Rd. |
| 6,387 | 45,111 | 16,718 | 6,346 | 61,870 | 68,216 | 19,908 | 1984-1985 | 1996 | |||||||||||
The Crossings |
| 5,268 | 34,215 | 8,699 | 5,289 | 42,893 | 48,182 | 14,228 | 1985 | 1997 | |||||||||||
Bannockburn |
| 5,362 | 35,657 | 9,133 | 5,396 | 44,756 | 50,152 | 16,116 | 1980, 1988 | 1997 | |||||||||||
Austin, TX: |
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City View Centre |
| 1,718 | 13,854 | 3,785 | 1,720 | 17,637 | 19,357 | 7,232 | 1985 | 1996 | |||||||||||
City View Center |
| 1,890 | | 13,861 | 2,107 | 13,644 | 15,751 | 5,528 | 1998 | 1996 | |||||||||||
Dallas, TX: |
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Cedar Maple Plaza |
| 1,220 | 10,982 | 2,731 | 1,225 | 13,708 | 14,933 | 4,769 | 1985 | 1997 | |||||||||||
Tollway Plaza |
| 5,482 | | 49,608 | 6,734 | 48,356 | 55,090 | 16,200 | 1998 | 1997 | |||||||||||
Royal Ridge |
| 6,586 | | 1,522 | 8,108 | | 8,108 | | N/A | 2000 |
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Schedule III: Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
(In thousands) | Encumbrances |
Initial Costs |
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition3 |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |
Total |
Accumulated Depreciation |
Date of Construction |
Year of Acquisition | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Properties |
Land |
Buildings and Improvements |
Land |
Building and Improvements |
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Portland, OR: |
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Sunset Corporate Park |
| 4,932 | | 13,177 | 3,245 | 14,864 | 18,109 | 5,833 | 1999 | 1998 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Rock Creek Corp Center |
| 2,614 | | 15,981 | 2,575 | 16,020 | 18,595 | 5,153 | 1999 | 1998 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
PROPERTY TOTALS |
240,314 | 800,097 | 1,792,513 | 805,388 | 813,608 | 2,584,390 | 3,397,998 | 740,659 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intercompany elimination |
| | | (40,091 | ) | | (40,091 | ) | (40,091 | ) | (6,569 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Assets held for sale |
| | | (39,289 | ) | (11,566 | ) | (27,723 | ) | (39,289 | ) | (5,779 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pre-construction costs |
| | | 1,950 | | 1,950 | 1,950 | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate fixed assets |
| | | 45,260 | | 45,260 | 45,260 | 27,336 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
TOTAL |
$ | 240,314 | $ | 800,097 | $ | 1,792,513 | $ | 773,218 | $ | 802,042 | $ | 2,563,786 | $ | 3,365,828 | $ | 755,647 | |||||||||||||||||
Depreciation of rental properties is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The estimated lives of our assets by class are as follows:
Base building |
5 to 50 years | |
Building components |
7 to 20 years | |
Tenant improvements |
Lesser of the terms of the leases or useful lives of the assets | |
Leasehold improvements, furniture, fixtures and equipment |
5 to 15 years |
The aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes was approximately $2,836,000,000 at December 31, 2005.
The changes in total real estate assets and accumulated depreciation for the three years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 are as follows:
Real Estate Assets |
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(In thousands) | 2005 |
2004 |
2003 |
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Balance, beginning of period |
$ | 3,380,230 | $ | 3,175,356 | $ | 3,088,665 | ||||||
Acquisitions |
374,013 | 377,216 | 100,441 | |||||||||
Improvements |
73,890 | 67,892 | 67,165 | |||||||||
Sales, retirements and write-offs |
(462,305 | ) | (240,234 | ) | (80,915 | ) | ||||||
Balance, end of period |
$ | 3,365,828 | $ | 3,380,230 | $ | 3,175,356 | ||||||
Accumulated Depreciation |
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2005 |
2004 |
2003 |
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Balance, beginning of period |
$ | 750,530 | $ | 692,901 | $ | 587,123 | ||||||
Depreciation for the period |
122,553 | 115,633 | 113,444 | |||||||||
Sales, retirements and write-offs |
(117,436 | ) | (58,004 | ) | (7,666 | ) | ||||||
Balance, end of period |
$ | 755,647 | $ | 750,530 | $ | 692,901 | ||||||
1 | Under construction as of December 31, 2005. Construction costs are shown under building and improvements until completion. At completion, costs will be allocated between land and building and improvements. |
2 | We use approximately 63,000 square feet of office space for our headquarters. |
3 | Costs capitalized are offset by retirements and writeoffs. |
4 | Secured by International Square, 1730 Pennsylvania Avenue and 1255 23rd Street. |
5 | Secured by International Square, 1730 Pennsylvania Avenue and 1255 23rd Street. |
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