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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
ý

xQuarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31,June 30, 2014

oTransition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Transition Period fromto

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-34948


GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware

27-2963337

Delaware27-2963337
(State or other jurisdiction of

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporating or organization)

Identification Number)

110 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL

60606

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(312) 960-5000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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 (the “Exchange Act”) 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.  xýYes  o  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  xýYes  o No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.

Large accelerated filer x

Accelerated filer o

Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company o


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  o  Yes  xý No

Indicate by checkmark whether  the Registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12,13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court.  xýYes  o No


The number of shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value, outstanding on May 1,August 4, 2014 was 883,732,273.

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GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.

INDEX

PAGE
NUMBER

Part I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

PAGE
NUMBER

Part I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

6

7

9

9

9

13

14

15

17

Note 7: Income Taxes

18

19

21

23

25

25

26

26

26

28

29

32

39

39

39

40

41

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SIGNATURE

42

EXHIBIT INDEX

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GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.


CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in real estate:

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

$

4,318,264

 

$

4,320,597

 

Buildings and equipment

 

18,245,002

 

18,270,748

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

(1,967,452

)

(1,884,861

)

Construction in progress

 

424,032

 

406,930

 

Net property and equipment

 

21,019,846

 

21,113,414

 

Investment in and loans to/from Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

2,402,793

 

2,407,698

 

Net investment in real estate

 

23,422,639

 

23,521,112

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

403,129

 

577,271

 

Accounts and notes receivable, net

 

492,718

 

478,899

 

Deferred expenses, net

 

187,211

 

189,452

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

942,819

 

995,569

 

Total assets

 

$

25,448,516

 

$

25,762,303

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgages, notes and loans payable

 

$

16,001,058

 

$

15,672,437

 

Investment in Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

17,892

 

17,405

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

893,257

 

989,367

 

Dividend payable

 

139,497

 

134,476

 

Deferred tax liabilities

 

24,667

 

24,667

 

Tax indemnification liability

 

303,586

 

303,586

 

Junior subordinated notes

 

206,200

 

206,200

 

Total liabilities

 

17,586,157

 

17,348,138

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Redeemable noncontrolling interests:

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred

 

139,584

 

131,881

 

Common

 

106,351

 

97,021

 

Total redeemable noncontrolling interests

 

245,935

 

228,902

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock: 11,000,000,000 shares authorized, $0.01 par value, 967,115,106 issued, 883,686,521 outstanding as of March 31, 2014, and 966,998,908 issued, 911,194,605 outstanding as of December 31, 2013

 

9,397

 

9,395

 

Preferred Stock:

 

 

 

 

 

500,000,000 shares authorized, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013

 

242,042

 

242,042

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

11,364,549

 

11,372,443

 

Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)

 

(2,924,336

)

(2,915,723

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(34,237

)

(38,173

)

Common stock in treasury, at cost, 55,969,390 shares as of March 31, 2014 and 28,345,108 shares as of December 31, 2013

 

(1,122,664

)

(566,863

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

7,534,751

 

8,103,121

 

Noncontrolling interests in consolidated real estate affiliates

 

81,673

 

82,142

 

Total equity

 

7,616,424

 

8,185,263

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

25,448,516

 

$

25,762,303

 

 June 30,
2014
 December 31,
2013
 (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Assets:   
Investment in real estate: 
  
Land$4,297,767
 $4,320,597
Buildings and equipment18,237,236
 18,270,748
Less accumulated depreciation(2,099,755) (1,884,861)
Construction in progress471,791
 406,930
Net property and equipment20,907,039
 21,113,414
Investment in and loans to/from Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates2,580,966
 2,407,698
Net investment in real estate23,488,005
 23,521,112
Cash and cash equivalents242,007
 577,271
Accounts and notes receivable, net594,011
 478,899
Deferred expenses, net179,120
 189,452
Prepaid expenses and other assets873,416
 995,569
Total assets$25,376,559
 $25,762,303
    
Liabilities: 
  
Mortgages, notes and loans payable$15,909,223
 $15,672,437
Investment in Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates18,416
 17,405
Accounts payable and accrued expenses839,386
 970,995
Dividend payable140,440
 134,476
Deferred tax liabilities28,367
 24,667
Tax indemnification liability321,958
 321,958
Junior subordinated notes206,200
 206,200
Total liabilities17,463,990
 17,348,138
    
Redeemable noncontrolling interests: 
  
Preferred145,811
 131,881
Common113,892
 97,021
Total redeemable noncontrolling interests259,703
 228,902
    
Commitments and Contingencies
 
    
Equity: 
  
Common stock: 11,000,000,000 shares authorized, $0.01 par value, 967,222,315 issued, 883,793,730 outstanding as of June 30, 2014, and 966,998,908 issued, 911,194,605 outstanding as of December 31, 20139,398
 9,395
Preferred stock:   
500,000,000 shares authorized, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013242,042
 242,042
Additional paid-in capital11,362,069
 11,372,443
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)(2,888,099) (2,915,723)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(30,913) (38,173)
Common stock in treasury, at cost, 55,969,390 shares as of June 30, 2014 and 28,345,108 shares as of December 31, 2013(1,122,664) (566,863)
Total stockholders’ equity7,571,833
 8,103,121
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated real estate affiliates81,033
 82,142
Total equity7,652,866
 8,185,263
Total liabilities and equity$25,376,559
 $25,762,303

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)


GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(UNAUDITED)
 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2014 2013 2014 2013
 (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Revenues: 
  
    
Minimum rents$390,419
 $385,512
 $784,998
 $779,407
Tenant recoveries185,382
 173,782
 367,201
 357,856
Overage rents5,388
 6,372
 15,209
 17,721
Management fees and other corporate revenues17,717
 17,307
 34,403
 33,239
Other18,717
 16,570
 44,380
 35,573
Total revenues617,623
 599,543
 1,246,191
 1,223,796
Expenses:       
Real estate taxes58,816
 52,372
 116,173
 119,538
Property maintenance costs14,452
 14,952
 36,427
 37,908
Marketing4,961
 5,764
 10,765
 12,268
Other property operating costs82,980
 84,469
 169,882
 170,244
Provision for doubtful accounts2,732
 629
 4,973
 2,383
Property management and other costs40,107
 41,558
 85,071
 81,897
General and administrative28,232
 13,124
 39,831
 24,057
Depreciation and amortization177,430
 188,038
 351,201
 379,745
Total expenses409,710
 400,906
 814,323
 828,040
Operating income207,913
 198,637
 431,868
 395,756
        
Interest and dividend income4,856
 298
 11,147
 889
Interest expense(175,494) (186,902) (354,924) (377,417)
Gain on foreign currency3,772
 
 8,955
 
Warrant liability adjustment
 
 
 (40,546)
Gains from changes in control of investment properties
 219,784
 
 219,784
Loss on extinguishment of debt
 (27,159) 
 (36,478)
Income before income taxes, equity in income of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates, discontinued operations and allocation to noncontrolling interests41,047
 204,658
 97,046
 161,988
Provision for income taxes(3,944) (1,382) (7,636) (1,523)
Equity in income of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates19,320
 13,987
 26,477
 27,181
Equity in income of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates - gain on investment
 
 
 3,448
Income from continuing operations56,423
 217,263
 115,887
 191,094
Discontinued operations:       
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, including gains (losses) on dispositions120,666
 (3,340) 126,410
 (11,803)
Gain on extinguishment of debt
 
 66,680
 25,894
Discontinued operations, net120,666

(3,340) 193,090
 14,091
Net income177,089
 213,923
 308,977
 205,185
Allocation to noncontrolling interests(3,365) (4,548) (7,217) (7,336)
Net income attributable to General Growth Properties, Inc.173,724
 209,375
 301,760
 197,849
Preferred stock dividends(3,984) (3,984) (7,968) (6,109)
Net income attributable to common stockholders$169,740
 $205,391
 $293,792
 $191,740
        
Basic Earnings Per Share:       
Continuing operations$0.06
 $0.22
 $0.11
 $0.19
Discontinued operations0.14
 
 0.22
 0.01
Total basic earnings per share$0.20
 $0.22
 $0.33
 $0.20
       
Diluted Earnings Per Share:       
Continuing operations$0.05
 $0.21
 $0.11
 $0.19
Discontinued operations0.13
 
 0.20
 0.01
Total diluted earnings per share$0.18
 $0.21
 $0.31
 $0.20
Dividends declared per share$0.15
 $0.12
 $0.30
 $0.24

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(UNAUDITED)

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum rents

 

$

397,208

 

$

395,701

 

Tenant recoveries

 

182,523

 

184,732

 

Overage rents

 

9,829

 

11,349

 

Management fees and other corporate revenues

 

16,687

 

15,931

 

Other

 

25,674

 

19,006

 

Total revenues

 

631,921

 

626,719

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate taxes

 

57,771

 

67,579

 

Property maintenance costs

 

22,042

 

23,020

 

Marketing

 

5,815

 

6,516

 

Other property operating costs

 

87,175

 

86,063

 

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

2,229

 

1,765

 

Property management and other costs

 

44,979

 

40,339

 

General and administrative

 

11,599

 

10,933

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

174,461

 

192,595

 

Total expenses

 

406,071

 

428,810

 

Operating income

 

225,850

 

197,909

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

6,291

 

590

 

Interest expense

 

(179,441

)

(191,829

)

Gain on foreign currency

 

5,182

 

 

Warrant liability adjustment

 

 

(40,546

)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

(9,319

)

Income (loss) before income taxes, equity in income of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates, discontinued operations and allocation to noncontrolling interests

 

57,882

 

(43,195

)

Provision for income taxes

 

(3,692

)

(141

)

Equity in income of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

7,157

 

13,194

 

Equity in income of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates - gain on investment

 

 

3,448

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

61,347

 

(26,694

)

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, including gains (losses) on dispositions

 

3,861

 

(7,938

)

Gain on extinguishment of debt

 

66,680

 

25,894

 

Discontinued operations, net

 

70,541

 

17,956

 

Net income (loss)

 

131,888

 

(8,738

)

Allocation to noncontrolling interests

 

(3,852

)

(2,788

)

Net income (loss) attributable to General Growth Properties, Inc.

 

128,036

 

(11,526

)

Preferred Stock dividends

 

(3,984

)

(2,125

)

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

 

$

124,052

 

$

(13,651

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

 

$

0.06

 

$

(0.03

)

Discontinued operations

 

 

0.08

 

 

0.02

 

Total basic earnings (loss) per share

 

$

0.14

 

$

(0.01

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

 

$

0.06

 

$

(0.03

)

Discontinued operations

 

 

0.07

 

 

0.02

 

Total diluted earnings (loss) per share

 

$

0.13

 

$

(0.01

)

Dividends declared per share

 

$

0.15

 

$

0.12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income (Loss),Net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

 

$

131,888

 

$

(8,738

)

Foreign currency translation

 

 

3,952

 

 

9,648

 

Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities

 

 

 

 

248

 

Other comprehensive income

 

 

3,952

 

 

9,896

 

Comprehensive income

 

 

135,840

 

 

1,158

 

Comprehensive income allocated to noncontrolling interests

 

 

(3,868

)

 

(2,841

)

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to General Growth Properties, Inc.

 

 

131,972

 

 

(1,683

)

Preferred stock dividends

 

 

(3,984

)

 

(2,125

)

Comprehensive income (loss), net, attributable to common stockholders

 

$

127,988

 

$

(3,808

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(UNAUDITED)
        
Comprehensive Income, Net: 
  
    
Net income$177,089
 $213,923
 $308,977
 $205,185
Other comprehensive income       
Net unrealized gains on financial instruments(33) 
 (33) 
Foreign currency translation3,194
 (60,575) 7,145
 (50,927)
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities
 682
 
 931
Other comprehensive income (loss)3,161
 (59,893) 7,112
 (49,996)
Comprehensive income180,250
 154,030
 316,089
 155,189
Comprehensive income allocated to noncontrolling interests(3,202) (4,154) (7,069) (6,996)
Comprehensive income attributable to General Growth Properties, Inc.177,048
 149,876
 309,020
 148,193
Preferred stock dividends(3,984) (3,984) (7,968) (6,109)
Comprehensive income, net, attributable to common stockholders$173,064
 $145,892
 $301,052
 $142,084

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY


GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
 
Common
Stock
 
Preferred
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
(Accumulated
Deficit)
 
Accumulated 
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Common
Stock in
Treasury
 
Noncontrolling
Interests in
Consolidated 
Real Estate 
Affiliates
 
Total
Equity
 (Dollars in thousands, except for share amounts)
Balance at January 1, 2013$9,392
 $
 $10,432,447
 $(2,732,787) $(87,354) $
 $83,322
 $7,705,020
                
Net income

 

 

 197,849
 

 

 1,270
 199,119
Issuance of Preferred Stock, net of issuance costs

 242,042
 
 

 

 

 

 242,042
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

 

 

 

 

 (1,646) (1,646)
Restricted stock grants, net (11,818 common shares)
 
 4,766
 

 

 

 

 4,766
Employee stock purchase program (84,774 common shares)
 

 1,670
 

 

 

 

 1,670
Stock option grants, net of forfeitures (290,438 common shares)3
 

 27,162
 

 

 

 

 27,165
Cash dividends reinvested (DRIP) in stock (14,050 common shares)
 
 293
 

 

 

 

 293
Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 (49,656) 

 

 (49,656)
Cash distributions declared ($0.24 per share)

 

 

 (225,504) 

 

 

 (225,504)
Cash distributions on Preferred Stock

 

 

 (6,109) 

 

 

 (6,109)
Fair value adjustment for noncontrolling interest in GGPOP

 

 (589) 

 

 

 

 (589)
Common stock warrants

 

 895,513
 

 

 

 

 895,513
 

              
Balance at June 30, 2013$9,395
 $242,042
 $11,361,262
 $(2,766,551) $(137,010) $
 $82,946
 $8,792,084
                
Balance at January 1, 2014$9,395
 $242,042
 $11,372,443
 $(2,915,723) $(38,173) $(566,863) $82,142
 $8,185,263
                
Net income

 

 

 301,760
 

 

 1,115
 302,875
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

 

 

 

 

 (2,224) (2,224)
Restricted stock grants, net (31,112 common shares)1
 
 1,397
 

 

 

 

 1,398
Employee stock purchase program (96,781 common shares)1
 

 1,970
 

 

 

 

 1,971
Stock option grants, net of forfeitures (83,724 common shares)1
 

 13,600
 

 

 

 

 13,601
Treasury stock purchases (27,624,282 common shares)

 

 

 

 

 (555,801) 

 (555,801)

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Retained

 

 

 

 

 

Noncontrolling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

Earnings

 

Accumulated Other

 

Common

 

Interests in

 

 

 

 

 

Common

 

Preferred

 

Paid-In

 

(Accumulated

 

Comprehensive

 

Stock in

 

Consolidated Real

 

Total

 

 

 

Stock

 

Stock

 

Capital

 

Deficit)

 

Income (Loss)

 

Treasury

 

Estate Affiliates

 

Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2013

 

$

 

9,392

 

$

 

 

$

 

10,432,447

 

$

 

(2,732,787

)

$

 

(87,354

)

$

 

 

$

 

83,322

 

$

 

7,705,020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(11,526

)

 

 

 

 

537

 

(10,989

)

Issuance of Preferred Stock, net of issuance costs

 

 

 

242,042

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

242,042

 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real Estate Affiliates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(853

)

(853

)

Restricted stock grants, net (24,121 common shares)

 

 

 

2,401

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,401

 

Employee stock purchase program (84,798 common shares)

 

 

 

 

1,668

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,668

 

Stock option grants, net (213,534 common shares)

 

2

 

 

 

22,692

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22,694

 

Cash dividends reinvested (DRIP) in stock (7,178 common shares)

 

 

 

139

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

139

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,843

 

 

 

 

 

9,843

 

Cash distributions declared ($0.12 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(112,768

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(112,768

)

Cash distributions on Preferred Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,125

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,125

)

Fair value adjustment for noncontrolling interest in Operating Partnership

 

 

 

 

 

(1,001

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,001

)

Common stock warrants

 

 

 

 

 

895,513

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

895,513

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2013

 

$

 

9,394

 

$

 

242,042

 

$

 

11,353,859

 

$

 

(2,859,206

)

$

 

(77,511

)

$

 

 

$

 

83,006

 

$

 

8,751,584

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2014

 

$

 

9,395

 

$

 

242,042

 

$

 

11,372,443

 

$

 

(2,915,723

)

$

 

(38,173

)

$

 

(566,863

)

$

 

82,142

 

$

 

8,185,263

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

128,035

 

 

 

 

 

955

 

128,990

 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests in consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real Estate Affiliates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,424

)

(1,424

)

Restricted stock grants, net (31,112 common shares)

 

1

 

 

684

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

685

 

Employee stock purchase program (52,180 common shares)

 

1

 

 

 

1,041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,042

 

Stock option grants, net of forfeitures (26,652 common shares)

 

 

 

 

 

7,335

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,335

 

Treasury stock purchases (27,624,282 common shares)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(555,801

)

 

 

(555,801

)

Cash dividends reinvested (DRIP) in stock (6,254 common shares)

 

 

 

125

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

125

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,936

 

 

 

 

 

3,936

 

Cash distributions declared ($0.15 per share)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(132,664

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(132,664

)

Cash distributions on Preferred Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,984

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,984

)

Fair value adjustment for noncontrolling interest in Operating Partnership

 

 

 

 

 

(17,079

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(17,079

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2014

 

$

 

9,397

 

$

 

242,042

 

$

 

11,364,549

 

$

 

(2,924,336

)

$

 

(34,237

)

$

 

(1,122,664

)

$

 

81,673

 

$

 

7,616,424

 


GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
Cash dividends reinvested (DRIP) in stock (11,790 common shares)
 
 252
 

 

 

 

 252
Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 7,260
 

 

 7,260
Cash distributions declared ($0.30 per share)

 

 

 (266,168) 

 

 

 (266,168)
Cash distributions on Preferred stock

 

 

 (7,968) 

 

 

 (7,968)
Fair value adjustment for noncontrolling interest in GGPOP and other

 

 (27,593) 

 

 

 

 (27,593)
           

    
Balance at June 30, 2014$9,398
 $242,042
 $11,362,069
 $(2,888,099) $(30,913) $(1,122,664) $81,033
 $7,652,866

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS


GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
 Six Months Ended June 30,
 2014 2013
 (Dollars in thousands)
Cash Flows provided by Operating Activities: 
  
Net income$308,977
 $205,185
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: 
  
Equity in income of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates(26,477) (27,181)
Equity in income of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates - gain on investment, net
 (3,448)
Distributions received from Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates19,224
 30,238
Provision for doubtful accounts4,910
 2,587
Depreciation and amortization352,454
 387,230
Amortization/write-off of deferred finance costs5,643
 4,291
Accretion/write-off of debt market rate adjustments12,648
 5,445
Amortization of intangibles other than in-place leases44,810
 40,858
Straight-line rent amortization(25,317) (25,207)
Deferred income taxes3,570
 (1,682)
Litigation loss17,854
 
(Gain) loss on dispositions, net(122,154) 765
Gains from changes in control of investment properties
 (219,784)
Gain on extinguishment of debt(66,680) (25,894)
Provisions for impairment
 4,975
Gain on foreign currency(8,955) 
Warrant liability adjustment
 40,546
Net changes: 
  
Accounts and notes receivable(618) 14,122
Prepaid expenses and other assets25,750
 7,406
Deferred expenses(4,206) (30,471)
Restricted cash(2,593) 3,377
Accounts payable and accrued expenses(8,203) (110,512)
Other, net13,627
 11,046
Net cash provided by operating activities544,264
 313,892
    
Cash Flows (used in) provided by Investing Activities: 
  
Acquisition of real estate and property additions(247,586) (63,313)
Development of real estate and property improvements(272,719) (175,667)
Proceeds from sales of investment properties206,346
 419,976
Contributions to Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates(81,617) (58,607)
Distributions received from Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates in excess of income44,961
 101,434
Decrease in restricted cash2,635
 4,632
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(347,980)
228,455
    
Cash Flows used in Financing Activities: 
  
Proceeds from refinancing/issuance of mortgages, notes and loans payable1,751,346
 3,662,622
Principal payments on mortgages, notes and loans payable(1,448,244) (3,532,036)
Deferred finance costs(10,176) (8,864)
Net proceeds from issuance of Preferred stock
 242,042
Purchase of Warrants
 (633,229)
Common stock purchases(555,801) 
Cash distributions paid to common stockholders(260,126) (216,004)
Cash distributions paid to preferred stockholders(7,968) (2,125)
Cash redemptions paid to holders of common units
 (4,756)
Other, net(579) 30,106
Net cash used in financing activities(531,548) (462,244)
    
Net change in cash and cash equivalents(335,264) 80,103
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period577,271
 624,815

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Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Cash Flows provided by Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

131,888

 

$

(8,738

)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Equity in income of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

(7,157

)

(13,194

)

Equity in income of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates - gain on investment, net

 

 

(3,448

)

Distributions received from Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

6,907

 

6,221

 

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

2,178

 

1,821

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

174,499

 

195,885

 

Amortization/write-off of deferred finance costs

 

2,567

 

1,878

 

Accretion/write-off of debt market rate adjustments

 

9,505

 

(3,316

)

Amortization of intangibles other than in-place leases

 

20,035

 

22,539

 

Straight-line rent amortization

 

(11,597

)

(13,576

)

Deferred income taxes

 

41

 

(1,622

)

(Gain) loss on dispositions, net

 

(4,693

)

325

 

Gain on extinguishment of debt

 

(66,680

)

(25,894

)

Provisions for impairment

 

 

4,975

 

Gain on foreign currency

 

(5,182

)

 

Warrant liability adjustment

 

 

40,546

 

Net changes:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts and notes receivable

 

(28

)

19,833

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

3,814

 

8,933

 

Deferred expenses

 

(7,164

)

(12,653

)

Restricted cash

 

2,613

 

4,984

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

(22,006

)

(115,888

)

Other, net

 

7,587

 

5,464

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

237,127

 

115,075

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows used in Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of real estate and property additions

 

 

(7,805

)

Development of real estate and property improvements

 

(128,938

)

(75,594

)

Proceeds from sales of investment properties

 

 

8,500

 

Contributions to Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

(16,950

)

(44,346

)

Distributions received from Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates in excess of income

 

26,546

 

75,196

 

Decrease in restricted cash

 

34

 

295

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(119,308

)

(43,754

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash Flows used in Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from refinancing/issuance of mortgages, notes and loans payable

 

1,235,000

 

1,648,122

 

Principal payments on mortgages, notes and loans payable

 

(836,920

)

(1,285,014

)

Deferred finance costs

 

(1,838

)

(4,152

)

Net proceeds from issuance of Preferred Stock

 

 

242,042

 

Purchase of Warrants

 

 

(633,229

)

Treasury stock purchases

 

(555,801

)

 

Cash distributions paid to common stockholders

 

(127,567

)

(103,278

)

Cash distributions paid to preferred stockholders

 

(3,984

)

 

Cash redemptions paid to holders of common units

 

 

(4,756

)

Other, net

 

(851

)

8,937

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(291,961

)

(131,328

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

(174,142

)

(60,007

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

577,271

 

624,815

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

403,129

 

$

564,808

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued
(UNAUDITED)
 Six Months Ended June 30,
 2014 2013
 (Dollars in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$242,007
 $704,918
    
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: 
  
Interest paid$344,398
 $485,407
Interest capitalized8,543
 3,878
Income taxes paid2,934
 4,601
Accrued capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued expenses63,178
 68,627
Non-Cash Transactions:   
Gain on investment in Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates
 3,448
Amendment of warrant agreement
 895,513
Non-Cash Sale of Property   
Assets21,426
 71,881
Liabilities and equity(21,426) (71,881)
Non-Cash Sale of The Grand Canal Shoppes and The Shoppes at The Palazzo:   
Assets
 544,435
Liabilities and equity
 (544,435)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$

172,135

 

$

281,042

 

Interest capitalized

 

4,361

 

748

 

Income taxes paid

 

1,574

 

1,815

 

Accrued capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

63,214

 

53,812

 

Non-Cash Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

Gain on investment in Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

 

3,448

 

Amendment of warrant agreement

 

 

895,513

 

Non-Cash Sale of Property

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

21,426

 

71,881

 

Liabilities and equity

 

(21,426

)

(71,881

)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)




NOTE 1ORGANIZATION

Readers of this Quarterly Report should refer to the Company’s (as defined below) audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 which are included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Annual Report”) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 (Commission File No. 1-34948), as certain footnote disclosures which would substantially duplicate those contained in our Annual Report have been omitted from this Quarterly Report.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation (which include only normal recurring adjustments) have been included in this Quarterly Report.  Capitalized terms used, but not defined in this Quarterly Report, have the same meanings as in our Annual Report.

General

General Growth Properties, Inc. (“GGP” or the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, was organized in July 2010 and is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust, referred to as a “REIT”.  In these notes, the terms “we,” “us” and “our” refer to GGP and its subsidiaries.

GGP, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an owner and operator of retail properties. As of March 31,June 30, 2014, we are the owner, either entirely or with joint venture partners of 120 regional malls.  In addition to regional malls, as of March 31,June 30, 2014, we owned 12 strip/other retail properties, as well as six stand-alone office buildings.

Substantially all of our business is conducted through GGP Operating Partnership, LP (“GGPOP”), GGP Nimbus, LP (“GGPN”) and GGP Limited Partnership (the(“GGPLP”, and together with GGPN, the “Operating Partnership” or “GGPLP”Partnerships").  GGPLP owns, subsidiaries of GGP.  The Operating Partnerships own an interest in the properties that are part of the consolidated financial statements of GGP.  As of March 31,June 30, 2014, GGP held approximately a 99% common equity ownership (without giving effect to the potential conversion of the Preferred Units, as defined below) of the Operating Partnership,Partnerships, while the remaining 1% was held by limited partners and certain previous contributors of properties to the Operating Partnership.

ThePartnerships or their predecessors.

GGPOP is the general partner of, and owns a 1.5% equity interest in, each Operating PartnershipPartnership. GGPOP has common units of limited partnership (“Common Units”), which are redeemable for cash or, at our option, shares of GGP common stock.  It also has preferred units of limited partnership interest (“Preferred Units”), of which, certain Preferred Units can be converted into Common Units and then redeemed for cash or, at our option, shares of GGP common stock (“Convertible Preferred Units”) (Note 9)
(Note 10).

In addition to holding ownership interests in various joint ventures, the Operating PartnershipPartnerships generally conducts itsconduct their operations through General Growth Management, Inc. (“GGMI”) and, General Growth Services, Inc. (“GGSI”), and GGP REIT Services, LLC (“GGPRS”).  GGMI and GGSI are taxable REIT subsidiaries (“TRS”s), which provide management, leasing, tenant coordination, business development, marketing, strategic partnership and other services for a majority of our Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates (defined below).  GGMI and GGSI provide various services, including business development, tenant coordination, marketing, and strategic partnership services atfor substantially all of our Consolidated Properties, as defined below.  GGSI also serves as a contractor to GGMI for these services.

GGPRS generally provides financial, accounting, tax, legal, development, and other services to our Consolidated Properties.


We refer to our ownership interests in properties in which we own a majority or controlling interest and, as a result, are consolidated under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) as the “Consolidated Properties.”  We also own interests in certain properties through joint venture entities in which we own a noncontrolling interest (“Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates”) and we refer to those properties as the “Unconsolidated Properties.”

NOTE 2SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of GGP, our subsidiaries and joint ventures in which we have a controlling interest. For consolidated joint ventures, the noncontrolling partner’s share of the assets, liabilities and operations of the joint ventures (generally computed as the joint venture partner’s ownership percentage) is included in

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


noncontrolling interests in consolidated real estate affiliates as permanent equity of the Company. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

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GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

We operate in a single reportable segment which includes the operation, development and management of retail and other rental properties, primarily regional malls.  Our portfolio is targeted to a range of market sizes and consumer tastes.  Each of our operating properties is considered a separate operating segment, as each property earns revenues and incurs expenses, individual operating results are reviewed and discrete financial information is available.  We do not distinguish or group our consolidated operations based on geography, size or type. Our operating properties have similar economic characteristics and provide similar products and services to our tenants. Further, all material operations are within the United States and no customer or tenant comprises more than 10% of consolidated revenues.  As a result, the Company’s operating properties are aggregated into a single reportable segment.

Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) and related footnotes associated with properties we have disposed of have been reclassified to discontinued operations for all periods presented.

Additionally, $18.4 million of accrued interest related to the Tax indemnification liability (Note 16) was reclassified from Accounts payable and accrued expenses to Tax indemnification liability in our Consolidated Balance Sheets presented as of December 31, 2013, as presented herein.

Properties

Real estate assets are stated at cost less any provisions for impairments.  Expenditures for significant betterments and improvements are capitalized.  Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense when incurred.  Construction and improvement costs incurred in connection with the development of new properties or the redevelopment of existing properties are capitalized.  Real estate taxes, interest costs, and internal costs associated with leasing and development overhead incurred during construction periods are capitalized.  Capitalization is based on qualified expenditures and interest rates.  Capitalized real estate taxes, interest costs, and internal costs associated with leasing and development overhead are amortized over lives which are consistent with the related assets.

Pre-development costs, which generally include legal and professional fees and other third-party costs directly related to the construction assets, are capitalized as part of the property being developed.  In the event a development is no longer deemed to be probable of occurring, the capitalized costs are expensed (see also our impairment policies in this note below).

We periodically review the estimated useful lives of our properties, and may adjust them as necessary.  The estimated useful lives of our properties range from 10-4510 - 45 years.

Depreciation or amortization expense is computed using the straight-line method based upon the following estimated useful lives:

Years

Years
Buildings and improvements

10 - 45

Equipment and fixtures

3 - 20

Tenant improvements

Shorter of useful life or applicable lease term

Acquisitions of Operating Properties

Acquisitions of properties are accounted for utilizing the acquisition method of accounting and, accordingly, the results of operations of acquired properties have been included in the results of operations from the respective dates of acquisition.  Estimates of future cash flows and other valuation techniques are used to allocate the purchase price of acquired property between land, buildings and improvements, equipment, assumed debt liabilities and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities such as amounts related to in-place tenant leases, acquired above and below-market tenant and ground leases, and tenant relationships.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


Identifiable intangible assets and liabilities are calculated for above-market and below-market tenant and ground leases where we are either the lessor or the lessee. The difference between the contractual rental rates and our estimate of market rental rates is measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of

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GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

the leases, including significantly below-market renewal options for which exercise of the renewal option appears to be reasonably assured.  The remaining term of leases with renewal options at terms significantly below market reflect the assumed exercise of such below-market renewal options and assume the amortization period would coincide with the extended lease term.

The gross asset balances of the in-place value of tenant leases are included in buildings and equipment in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

 

Gross Asset

 

Accumulated
Amortization

 

Net Carrying
Amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tenant leases:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In-place value

 

$

721,265

 

$

(377,673

)

$

343,592

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tenant leases:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In-place value

 

$

797,311

 

$

(420,370

)

$

376,941

 

 Gross Asset 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net Carrying
Amount
      
As of June 30, 2014 
  
  
Tenant leases: 
  
  
In-place value$696,009
 $(384,689) $311,320
      
As of December 31, 2013     
Tenant leases:     
In-place value$797,311
 $(420,370) $376,941
The above-market tenant leases and below-market ground leases are included in Prepaid expenses and other assets (Note 13)14); the below-market tenant leases, above-market ground leases and above-market headquarters office lease are included in Accounts payable and accrued expenses (Note 14)15) in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Amortization/accretion of all intangibles, including the intangibles in Note 1314 and Note 14,15, had the following effects on our Income (loss) from continuing operations:

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

Amortization/accretion effect on continuing operations

 

$

(52,741

)

$

(68,923

)

 Three Months Ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
 2014 2013 2014 2013
Amortization/accretion effect on continuing operations$(53,301) $(57,538) $(105,780) $(125,520)
Future amortization/accretion of all intangibles, including the intangibles in Note 1314 and Note 14,15, is estimated to decrease results from continuing operations as follows:

Year

 

Amount

 

2014 Remaining

 

$

130,028

 

2015

 

144,670

 

2016

 

112,647

 

2017

 

84,669

 

2018

 

55,668

 

Year Amount
2014 Remaining $83,756
2015 141,551
2016 109,824
2017 82,224
2018 54,049
Management Fees and Other Corporate Revenues

Management fees and other corporate revenues primarily represent management and leasing fees, development fees, financing fees, and fees for other ancillary services performed for the benefit of certain of the Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates.  Management fees are reported at 100% of the revenue earned from the joint venture in Management fees and other corporate revenues on our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).Income.  Our share of the management fee expense incurred by the Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates is reported within Equity in income of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates on our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) and in Property management and other costs in the Condensed Combined Statements of Income in Note 5.6.  The following table summarizes the management fees from affiliates and our share of the management fee expense:

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GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

Management fees from affiliates

 

$

16,687

 

$

15,858

 

Management fee expense

 

(6,690

)

(5,971

)

Net management fees from affiliates

 

$

9,997

 

$

9,887

 



 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2014 2013 2014 2013
Management fees from affiliates$17,717
 $17,281
 $34,403
 $33,139
Management fee expense(6,571) (6,146) (13,248) (12,117)
Net management fees from affiliates$11,146
 $11,135

$21,155

$21,022
Impairment

Operating properties

We regularly review our consolidated properties for potential impairment indicators whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Impairment indicators are assessed separately for each property and include, but are not limited to, significant decreases in real estate property net operating income, significant decreases in occupancy percentage, debt maturities, management’s intent with respect to the properties and prevailing market conditions.

If an indicator of potential impairment exists, the property is tested for recoverability by comparing its carrying amount to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows. Although the carrying amount may exceed the estimated fair value of certain properties, a real estate asset is only considered to be impaired when its carrying amount cannot be recovered through estimated future undiscounted cash flows.  To the extent an impairment provision is determined to be necessary, the excess of the carrying amount of the property over its estimated fair value is expensed to operations.  In addition, the impairment provision is allocated proportionately to adjust the carrying amount of the asset group.  The adjusted carrying amount, which represents the new cost basis of the property, is depreciated over the remaining useful life of the property.

Although we may market a property for sale, there can be no assurance that the transaction will be complete until the sale is finalized.  However, GAAP requires us to utilize the Company’s expected holding period of our properties when assessing recoverability.  If we cannot recover the carrying value of these properties within the planned holding period, we will estimate the fair values of the assets and record impairment charges for properties when the estimated fair value is less than their carrying value.

Impairment indicators for pre-development costs, which are typically costs incurred during the beginning stages of a potential development and construction in progress, are assessed by project and include, but are not limited to, significant changes in the Company’s plans with respect to the project, significant changes in projected completion dates, tenant demand, anticipated revenues or cash flows, development costs, market factors and sustainability of development projects.

Impairment charges are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) when the carrying value of a property is not recoverable and it exceeds the estimated fair value of the property, which can occur in accounting periods preceding disposition and / or in the period of disposition.

There were no provisions for impairment for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013, included in continuing operations of our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).Income. There was no provision for impairment for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, in discontinuedDiscontinued operations in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).Income. During the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013, we recorded $5.0 million of impairment charges in discontinuedDiscontinued operations, net in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income, (Loss), which was incurred as a result of the sale of two operating properties. One of the operating properties was previously transferred to a special servicer, and was sold in a lender-directed sale in full satisfaction of the related debt. This resulted in the recognition of a gain on extinguishment of debt of $25.9 million (Note 3)4). The other operating property related to a regional mall where the sales price of the property was lower than its carrying value.

Investment in Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

A series of operating losses of an investee or other factors may indicate that an other-than-temporary decline in value of our investment in an Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliate has occurred. The investment in each of the Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates is evaluated for valuation declines below the carrying amount.  Accordingly, in addition to the property-specific

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(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


impairment analysis that we perform for such joint ventures (as

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part of our operating property impairment process described above), we also considered whether there were other-than-temporary declines with respect to the carrying values of our Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates. No impairments related to our investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates were recognized for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, and 2013.

Fair Value Measurements (Note 4)

5)

The accounting principles for fair value measurements establish a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value.  These tiers include:

·

Level 1 - defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets;

·

Level 2 - defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and

·

Level 3 - defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

The impairment section above includes a discussion of all impairments recognized during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, and 2013, which were based on Level 2 inputs.  Note 45 includes a discussion of properties measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis using Level 2 and Level 3 inputs and the fair value of debt, which is estimated on a recurring basis using Level 2 and Level 3 inputs.  Note 89 includes a discussion of our outstanding Warrants, which were measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs until the Warrant agreement was amended on March 28, 2013.  Note 910 includes a discussion of certain redeemable noncontrolling interests that are measured at fair value using Level 1 inputs.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Effective January 1, 2015 with early adoption permitted January 1, 2014 the definition of discontinued operations has been revised to limit what qualifies for this classification and presentation to disposals of components of a company that represent strategic shifts that have (or will have) a major effect on the company’s operations and financial results. Required expanded disclosures for disposals or disposal groups that qualify for discontinued operations are intended to provide users of financial statements with enhanced information about the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of such discontinued operations. In addition, in accordance with this pronouncement, companies are required to disclose the pretax profit or loss of an individually significant component that does not qualify for discontinued operations treatment. Pursuant to its terms, we have elected to adopt this pronouncement effective January 1, 2015. This definition will be applied prospectively after the adoption and is anticipated to substantially reduce the number of transactions, going forward, that qualify for discontinued operations as compared to historical results.


Effective January 1, 2017, companies will be required to apply a five-step model in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. The core principle of the revenue model is that a company recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Lease contracts will be excluded from this revenue recognition criteria; however, the sale of real estate will be required to follow the new model. Expanded quantitative and qualitative disclosures regarding revenue recognition will be required for contracts that are subject to this pronouncement. The Company is evaluating the potential impact of this pronouncement on its consolidated financial statements.
Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. For example, estimates and assumptions have been made with respect to fair values of assets and liabilities for purposes of applying the acquisition method of accounting, the useful lives of assets, capitalization of development and leasing costs, provision for income taxes, recoverable amounts of receivables and deferred taxes, initial valuations and related amortization periods of deferred costs and intangibles, particularly with respect to acquisitions, impairment of long-lived assets, litigation related accruals and disclosures, and fair value of debt. Actual results could differ from these and other estimates.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


NOTE 3ACQUISITIONS AND JOINT VENTURE ACTIVITY

On June 27, 2014, we contributed $106.6 million to a joint venture that acquired acquired 685 5th Avenue in New York, New York for a gross purchase price of $521.4 million with $340.0 million in gross property-level financing. The property comprises approximately 25,000 square feet of retail space and 115,000 square feet of office space. We have a 50% interest in the joint venture and account for the joint venture under the equity method of accounting because we share control over major decisions with our joint venture partner. The property will be accounted for as an Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliate, and is recorded within Investment in and loans to/from Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates on our Consolidated Balance Sheets (Note 6). In connection with the acquisition we provided an $85.3 million loan to our joint venture partner (Note 13).

On June 28, 2013, we acquired the remaining 50% interest in Quail Springs Mall in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, from our joint venture partner, for total consideration of $90.5 million, which included $55.5 million of cash and the assumption of the remaining 50% of debt. The investment property was previously recorded under the equity method of accounting and is now consolidated. The acquisition resulted in a remeasurement of the net assets acquired to fair value and as such, we recorded Gains from changes in control of investment properties of $19.8 million for the three and six months endedJune 30, 2013, as the fair value of the net assets acquired was greater than our investment in the Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliate and the cash paid to acquire our joint venture partner’s interest. The table below summarizes the gain calculation:

Total fair value of net assets acquired$110,893
Previous investment in Quail Springs Mall(35,610)
Cash paid to acquire our joint venture partners' interest(55,507)
Gains from changes in control of investment properties$19,776

The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price to the net assets acquired at the date of acquisition. These allocations were based on the relative fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

Investment in real estate, including intangible assets and liabilities$186,627
Fair value of debt(77,204)
Net working capital1,470
Net assets acquired$110,893

On May 16, 2013, we formed a joint venture with TIAA-CREF Global Investments, LLC (‘‘TIAACREF’’) that holds 100% of The Grand Canal Shoppes and The Shoppes at The Palazzo in Las Vegas, Nevada. We received $411.5 million in cash, net of debt assumed of $311.9 million, and TIAACREF received a 49.9% economic interest in the joint venture. We recorded Gains from changes in control of investment properties of $200.0 million on our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months endedJune 30, 2013, as a result of this transaction. We are the general partner, however we account for the joint venture under the equity method of accounting because we share control over major decisions with TIAACREF and TIAACREF has substantive participating rights. The table below summarizes the gain calculation:

Cash received from our joint venture partner$411,476
Proportionate share of previous investment in The Grand Canal Shoppes and The Shoppes at The Palazzo(211,468)
Gains from changes in control of investment properties$200,008




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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


NOTE 4DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND GAINS (LOSSES) ON DISPOSITIONS OF OPERATING PROPERTIES

All of our dispositions of consolidated operating properties for which there is no continuing involvement, for all periods presented, are included in discontinued operations in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) and are summarized in the table below.  Gains on disposition and gains on debt extinguishment are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) in the period the property is disposed.

During the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, one property, which was previously transferred to a special servicer, was sold in a lender-directed sale in full satisfaction of the debt. This resulted in a gain on debt extinguishment of $66.7debt of $66.7 million and a reduction of property-level debt of $79.0$79.0 million. Additionally, we sold one asset for $210.0 million, which resulted in a gain of $117.5 million.

We used the net proceeds from this transaction to repay debt of $100.9 million.

During the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013, we sold our interests in two non-corethree assets totaling approximately 2 million square feet of gross leasable area (“GLA”), which reduced our property level debt by $121.2 million. One property, which was previously transferred to a special servicer, was sold in a lender-directed sale in full satisfaction of the debt.  This resulted in a gain on extinguishment of debt of $25.9 million.

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(Unaudited)

The following table summarizes the operations of the properties included in discontinued operations.

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retail and other revenue

 

$

1,014

 

$

12,285

 

Total revenues

 

1,014

 

12,285

 

Retail and other operating expenses

 

883

 

9,980

 

Provisions for impairment

 

 

4,975

 

Total expenses

 

883

 

14,955

 

Operating income (loss)

 

131

 

(2,670

)

Interest expense, net

 

(963

)

(4,944

)

Gains (losses) on dispositions

 

4,693

 

(324

)

Net income (loss) from operations

 

3,861

 

(7,938

)

Gain on debt extinguishment

 

66,680

 

25,894

 

Net income from discontinued operations

 

$

70,541

 

$

17,956

 

 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2014 2013 2014 2013
        
Retail and other revenue$2,707
 $14,176
 $7,075
 $28,928
Total revenues2,707
 14,176

7,075

28,928
Retail and other operating expenses(507) 10,817
 1,835
 22,475
Provisions for impairment
 
 
 4,975
Total expenses(507) 10,817

1,835

27,450
Operating income3,214

3,359

5,240

1,478
Interest expense, net(9) (6,257) (984) (12,516)
Gains (losses) on dispositions117,461
 (442) 122,154
 (765)
Net income (loss) from operations120,666
 (3,340)
126,410

(11,803)
Gain on debt extinguishment
 
 66,680
 25,894
Net income from discontinued operations$120,666
 $(3,340)
$193,090

$14,091

NOTE 45FAIR VALUE

Nonrecurring Fair Value of Operating Properties

We estimate fair value relating to impairment assessments based upon discounted cash flow and direct capitalization models that include all projected cash inflows and outflows over a specific holding period, or the negotiated sales price, if applicable.  Such projected cash flows are comprised of contractual rental revenues and forecasted rental revenues and expenses based upon market conditions and expectations for growth. Capitalization rates and discount rates utilized in these models are based on a reasonable range of current market rates for each property analyzed.  Based upon these inputs, we determined that our valuations of properties using a discounted cash flow or a direct capitalization model were classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.  For our properties for which the estimated fair value was based on negotiated sales prices, we determined that our valuation was classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Disclosure of Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair values of our financial instruments approximate their carrying amount in our consolidated financial statements except for debt.  Management’s estimates of fair value are presented below for our debt as of March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

Carrying Amount(1)

 

Estimated Fair
Value

 

Carrying Amount(1)

 

Estimated Fair
Value

 

Fixed-rate debt

 

$

13,968,441

 

$

14,320,908

 

$

13,919,820

 

$

13,957,952

 

Variable-rate debt

 

2,032,617

 

2,065,997

 

1,752,617

 

1,787,139

 

 

 

$

16,001,058

 

$

16,386,905

 

$

15,672,437

 

$

15,745,091

 



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(Unaudited)


  June 30, 2014 December 31, 2013
  Carrying Amount (1) 
Estimated Fair
Value
 Carrying Amount (1) 
Estimated Fair
Value
Fixed-rate debt $13,711,131
 $14,388,366
 $13,919,820
 $13,957,952
Variable-rate debt 2,198,092
 2,239,661
 1,752,617
 1,787,139
  $15,909,223
 $16,628,027
 $15,672,437
 $15,745,091
(1) Includes market rate adjustments of $15.9$19.1 million and $0.9 million as of March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

The fair value of our Junior Subordinated Notes approximates their carrying amount as of March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  We estimated the fair value of mortgages, notes and other loans payable using Level 2 and Level 3 inputs based on recent financing transactions, estimates of the fair value of the property that serves as collateral for such debt, historical risk premiums for loans of comparable quality, current London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), U.S. treasury obligation interest rates and on the discounted estimated future cash payments to be made on such debt. The discount rates estimated reflect our judgment as to what the approximate current lending rates for loans or groups of loans with similar maturities and assume that the debt is outstanding through maturity. We have utilized market information as available or present value techniques to

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(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

estimate the amounts required to be disclosed.  Since such amounts are estimates that are based on limited available market information for similar transactions and do not acknowledge transfer or other repayment restrictions that may exist in specific loans, it is unlikely that the estimated fair value of any such debt could be realized by immediate settlement of the obligation.



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(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


NOTE 56UNCONSOLIDATED REAL ESTATE AFFILIATES


The following is summarized financial information for all of our Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates.

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

Condensed Combined Balance Sheets - Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

 

 

 

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

$

1,049,288

 

$

1,046,354

 

Buildings and equipment

 

8,700,195

 

8,670,976

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

(2,366,080

)

(2,301,054

)

Construction in progress

 

35,681

 

46,339

 

Net property and equipment

 

7,419,084

 

7,462,615

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

245,802

 

260,405

 

Accounts and notes receivable, net

 

171,224

 

187,533

 

Deferred expenses, net

 

260,842

 

254,949

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

157,457

 

147,182

 

Total assets

 

$

8,254,409

 

$

8,312,684

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Owners’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgages, notes and loans payable

 

$

6,504,521

 

$

6,503,686

 

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

309,958

 

324,620

 

Cumulative effect of foreign currency translation (“CFCT”)

 

(19,579

)

(22,896

)

Owners’ equity, excluding CFCT

 

1,459,509

 

1,507,274

 

Total liabilities and owners’ equity

 

$

8,254,409

 

$

8,312,684

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment In and Loans To/From Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates, Net:

 

 

 

 

 

Owners’ equity

 

$

1,439,930

 

$

1,484,378

 

Less: joint venture partners’ equity

 

(737,003

)

(760,804

)

Plus: excess investment/basis differences

 

1,681,974

 

1,666,719

 

Investment in and loans to/from Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates, net

 

$

2,384,901

 

$

2,390,293

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reconciliation - Investment In and Loans To/From Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates:

 

 

 

 

 

Asset - Investment in and loans to/from Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

$

2,402,793

 

$

2,407,698

 

Liability - Investment in Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

(17,892

)

(17,405

)

Investment in and loans to/from Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates, net

 

$

2,384,901

 

$

2,390,293

 

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Condensed Combined Balance Sheets - Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates 
  
Assets: 
  
Land$1,055,127
 $1,046,354
Buildings and equipment9,280,708
 8,670,976
Less accumulated depreciation(2,432,538) (2,301,054)
Construction in progress59,640
 46,339
Net property and equipment7,962,937
 7,462,615
Cash and cash equivalents298,870
 260,405
Accounts and notes receivable, net170,099
 187,533
Deferred expenses, net268,424
 254,949
Prepaid expenses and other assets203,975
 147,182
Total assets$8,904,305
 $8,312,684
    
Liabilities and Owners’ Equity:\
  
Mortgages, notes and loans payable$6,838,981
 $6,503,686
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities322,671
 324,620
Cumulative effect of foreign currency translation (“CFCT”)(17,036) (22,896)
Owners’ equity, excluding CFCT1,759,689
 1,507,274
Total liabilities and owners’ equity$8,904,305
 $8,312,684
    
Investment In and Loans To/From Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates, Net: 
  
Owners’ equity$1,742,653
 $1,484,378
Less: joint venture partners’ equity(889,809) (760,804)
Plus: excess investment/basis differences1,709,706
 1,666,719
Investment in and loans to/from Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates, net$2,562,550
 $2,390,293
    
Reconciliation - Investment In and Loans To/From Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates: 
  
Asset - Investment in and loans to/from Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates$2,580,966
 $2,407,698
Liability - Investment in Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates(18,416) (17,405)
Investment in and loans to/from Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates, net$2,562,550
 $2,390,293

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(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

Condensed Combined Statements of Income - Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum rents

 

$

185,808

 

$

180,686

 

Tenant recoveries

 

87,462

 

76,129

 

Overage rents

 

4,855

 

4,909

 

Other

 

11,735

 

6,890

 

Total revenues

 

289,860

 

268,614

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate taxes

 

27,683

 

25,515

 

Property maintenance costs

 

11,702

 

8,623

 

Marketing

 

3,567

 

3,141

 

Other property operating costs

 

41,938

 

35,943

 

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

815

 

1,421

 

Property management and other costs(1)

 

14,203

 

12,438

 

General and administrative

 

483

 

580

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

75,705

 

65,184

 

Total expenses

 

176,096

 

152,845

 

Operating income

 

113,764

 

115,769

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

1,547

 

255

 

Interest expense

 

(72,872

)

(65,790

)

Provision for income taxes

 

(188

)

(156

)

Income from continuing operations

 

42,251

 

50,078

 

Net income from disposed investment

 

 

11,791

 

Allocation to noncontrolling interests

 

(4

)

41

 

Net income attributable to the ventures

 

$

42,247

 

$

61,910

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity In Income of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to the ventures

 

$

42,247

 

$

61,910

 

Joint venture partners’ share of income

 

(24,217

)

(34,659

)

Amortization of capital or basis differences

 

(10,873

)

(14,057

)

Equity in income of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

 

$

7,157

 

$

13,194

 




  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2014 2013 2014 2013
Condensed Combined Statements of Income - Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates  
  
    
Revenues:  
  
    
Minimum rents $212,735
 $186,713
 $398,543
 $367,398
Tenant recoveries 87,434
 83,159
 174,896
 159,288
Overage rents 4,244
 3,514
 9,098
 8,423
Other 7,341
 7,982
 19,076
 14,872
Total revenues 311,754
 281,368
 601,613
 549,981
         
Expenses:  
  
    
Real estate taxes 27,003
 26,094
 54,686
 51,609
Property maintenance costs 8,304
 7,638
 20,006
 16,261
Marketing 3,223
 3,388
 6,790
 6,529
Other property operating costs 40,846
 39,317
 82,783
 75,260
Provision for doubtful accounts 227
 (159) 1,043
 1,262
Property management and other costs (1) 13,990
 12,686
 28,193
 25,125
General and administrative 5,326
 594
 5,810
 1,174
Depreciation and amortization 76,952
 68,527
 152,657
 133,711
Total expenses 175,871
 158,085
 351,968
 310,931
Operating income 135,883
 123,283
 249,645
 239,050
         
Interest income 1,301
 311
 2,848
 566
Interest expense (73,523) (69,713) (146,395) (135,503)
Provision for income taxes (91) (132) (279) (288)
Income from continuing operations 63,570
 53,749
 105,819
 103,825
Net income from disposed investment 
 6,319
 
 18,111
Allocation to noncontrolling interests (13) (8) (17) 33
Net income attributable to the ventures $63,557
 $60,060
 $105,802
 $121,969
         
Equity In Income of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates:  
  
    
Net income attributable to the ventures $63,557
 $60,060
 $105,802
 $121,969
Joint venture partners’ share of income (34,011) (33,082) (58,224) (67,741)
Amortization of capital or basis differences (10,226) (12,991) (21,101) (27,047)
Equity in income of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates $19,320
 $13,987
 $26,477
 $27,181
(1)Includes management fees charged to the unconsolidated joint ventures by GGMI and GGSI.

The Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates represents our investments in real estate joint ventures that are not consolidated. We hold interests in 2021 domestic joint ventures, comprising 31 U.S. regional malls and fivesix strip/other retail centers, and one joint venture in Brazil. Generally, we share in the profits and losses, cash flows and other matters relating to our investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates in accordance with our respective ownership percentages.  We manage most of the properties owned by these joint ventures.  As we have joint control of these ventures with our venture partners, we account for these joint ventures under the equity method.


Unconsolidated Mortgages, Notes and Loans Payable, and Retained Debt

Our proportionate share of the mortgages, notes and loans payable of the unconsolidated joint ventures was $3.4 billion as of June 30, 2014 and $3.2 billion as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, including Retained Debt (as defined below).  There can be no assurance that the Unconsolidated Properties will be able to refinance or restructure such debt on acceptable terms or otherwise, or that joint venture operations or contributions by us and/or our partners will be sufficient to repay such loans.


We have debt obligations in excess of our pro rata share of the debt for one of our Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates (“Retained Debt”). This Retained Debt represents distributed debt proceeds of the Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates in excess of our pro rata share of the non-recourse mortgage indebtedness.  The proceeds of the Retained Debt which were distributed to us are included as a reduction in our investment in Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates.  We had retained debt of $90.2$89.9 million at one property as of March 31,June 30, 2014, and $90.6 million as of December 31, 2013.  We are obligated to contribute

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


funds on an ongoing basis, as needed, to our Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates in amounts sufficient to pay debt service on such Retained Debt.  If we do not contribute such funds, our distributions from such Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates, or

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(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

our interest in, could be reduced to the extent of such deficiencies.  As of March 31,June 30, 2014, we do not anticipate an inability to perform on our obligations with respect to Retained Debt.


NOTE 67MORTGAGES, NOTES AND LOANS PAYABLE

Mortgages, notes and loans payable and the weighted-average interest rates are summarized as follows:

 

 

March 31,

 

Weighted-Average

 

December 31,

 

Weighted-Average

 

 

 

2014(1)

 

Interest Rate(2)

 

2013(3)

 

Interest Rate(2)

 

Fixed-rate debt:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collateralized mortgages, notes and loans payable (4)

 

$

13,957,173

 

4.54

%

$

13,907,029

 

4.55

%

Corporate and other unsecured loans

 

11,268

 

4.41

%

12,791

 

4.41

%

Total fixed-rate debt

 

13,968,441

 

4.54

%

13,919,820

 

4.55

%

Variable-rate debt:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collateralized mortgages, notes and loans payable (4)

 

1,700,817

 

2.60

%

1,700,817

 

2.61

%

Revolving credit facility

 

331,800

 

1.73

%

51,800

 

1.74

%

Total variable-rate debt

 

2,032,617

 

2.46

%

1,752,617

 

2.59

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Mortgages, notes and loans payable

 

$

16,001,058

 

4.27

%

$

15,672,437

 

4.33

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior Subordinated Notes

 

$

206,200

 

1.69

%

$

206,200

 

1.69

%


  June 30, 2014 (1) 
Weighted-Average
Interest Rate (2)
 December 31, 2013 (3) 
Weighted-Average
Interest Rate (2)
         
Fixed-rate debt:  
  
  
  
Collateralized mortgages, notes and loans payable (4) $13,701,402
 4.53% $13,907,029
 4.55%
Corporate and other unsecured loans 9,729
 4.41% 12,791
 4.41%
Total fixed-rate debt 13,711,131
 4.53% 13,919,820
 4.55%
Variable-rate debt:  
  
  
  
Collateralized mortgages, notes and loans payable (4) 2,116,292
 2.46% 1,700,817
 2.61%
Revolving credit facility 81,800
 1.73% 51,800
 1.74%
Total variable-rate debt 2,198,092
 2.43% 1,752,617
 2.59%
         
Total Mortgages, notes and loans payable $15,909,223
 4.24% $15,672,437
 4.33%
         
Junior Subordinated Notes $206,200
 1.67% $206,200
 1.69%
(1) Includes net $15.9$19.1 million of debt market rate adjustments.

(2) Represents the weighted-average interest rates on our contractual principal balances.

(3) Includes net $0.9 million of debt market rate adjustments.

(4) Properties provide mortgage collateral as guarantors.  $102.1$101.7 million of the fixed-rate balance and $1.5$1.4 billion of the variable-rate

balance is cross-collateralized.

Collateralized Mortgages, Notes and Loans Payable

As of March 31,June 30, 2014, $20.4$21.4 billion of land, buildings and equipment (before accumulated depreciation) and construction in progress have been pledged as collateral for our mortgages, notes and loans payable. Certain of these consolidated secured loans, representing $1.6$1.5 billion of debt, are cross-collateralized with other properties.  Although a majority of the $15.7$15.8 billion of fixed and variable rate collateralized mortgages, notes and loans payable are non-recourse, $1.6$1.7 billion of such mortgages, notes and loans payable are recourse to the Company as guarantees on secured financings.  In addition, certain mortgage loans contain other credit enhancement provisions which have been provided by GGP.  Certain mortgages, notes and loans payable may be prepaid but are generally subject to a prepayment penalty equal to a yield-maintenance premium, defeasance or a percentage of the loan balance.

During the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, we refinanced consolidated mortgage notes totaling $685.0 million$1.0 billion related to 3six properties withand generated net proceeds of $158.8$308.4 million.  The prior loans had a weighted-average term-to-maturity of 1.91.7 years, and a weighted-average interest rate of 4.7%4.8%.  The new loans have a weighted-average term-to-maturity of 8.57.3 years, and a weighted-average interest rate of 4.4%3.6%.

In addition to these loans, we also obtained a $450.0 million construction loan at Ala Moana Center with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.9%. As of June 30, 2014, the Company has drawn $153.8 million under this loan.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


Corporate and Other Unsecured Loans

We have certain unsecured debt obligations, the terms of which are described below:

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(Unaudited)

 

 

March 31,

 

Weighted-Average

 

December 31,

 

Weighted-Average

 

 

 

2014(2)

 

Interest Rate

 

2013 (3)

 

Interest Rate

 

Unsecured debt:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HHC Note(1)

 

11,595

 

4.41

%

13,179

 

4.41

%

Revolving credit facility

 

331,800

 

1.73

%

51,800

 

1.74

%

Total unsecured debt

 

$

343,395

 

1.82

%

$

64,979

 

2.28

%

  June 30, 2014 (2) 
Weighted-Average
Interest Rate
 December 31, 2013 (3) 
Weighted-Average
Interest Rate
Unsecured debt:  
  
  
  
HHC Note (1) $9,993
 4.41% $13,179
 4.41%
Revolving credit facility 81,800
 1.73% 51,800
 1.74%
Total unsecured debt $91,793
 2.02% $64,979
 2.28%

(1) Matures in December 2015.

(2) Excludes a market rate discount of $0.3 million that decreases the total amount that appears outstanding in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.  The market rate discount amortizes as an addition to interest expense over the life of the loan.

(3) Excludes a market rate discount of $0.4 million that decreases the total amount that appears outstanding in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.  The market rate discount amortizes as an addition to interest expense over the life of the loan.

Our revolving credit facility (the “Facility”) as amended on October 23, 2013, provides for revolving loans of up to $1.0 billion.  The Facility has an uncommitted accordion feature for a total facility of up to $1.5 billion.  The Facility is scheduled to mature in October 2018 and is unsecured.  Borrowings under the Facility bear interest at a rate equal to LIBOR plus 132.5 to 195 basis points, which is determined by the Company’s leverage level.  The Facility contains certain restrictive covenants which limit material changes in the nature of our business conducted, including but not limited to, mergers, dissolutions or liquidations, dispositions of assets, liens, incurrence of additional indebtedness, dividends, transactions with affiliates, prepayment of subordinated debt, negative pledges and changes in fiscal periods. In addition, we are required not to exceed a maximum net debt-to-value ratio, a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum net cash interest coverage ratio; we are not aware of any instances of non-compliance with such covenants as of March 31,June 30, 2014. $331.8$81.8 million was outstanding on the Facility, as of March 31, 2014.

June 30, 2014 and was repaid in full subsequent to quarter end (Note 18).

Junior Subordinated Notes

GGP Capital Trust I, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”) and a wholly-owned subsidiary of GGPLP,GGPN, completed a private placement of $200.0 million of trust preferred securities (“TRUPS”) in 2006.  The Trust also issued $6.2 million of Common Securities to GGPLP.GGPOP.  The Trust used the proceeds from the sale of the TRUPS and Common Securities to purchase $206.2 million of floating rate Junior Subordinated Notes of GGPLPGGPOP due 2041.2036.  Distributions on the TRUPS are equal to LIBOR plus 1.45%.  Distributions are cumulative and accrue from the date of original issuance.  The TRUPS mature on April 30, 2041,2036, but may be redeemed beginning on April 30, 2011 if the Trust exercises its right to redeem a like amount of Junior Subordinated Notes.  The Junior Subordinated Notes bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.45% and are fully recourse to the Company. Though the Trust currently is a wholly-owned subsidiary of GGPLP,GGPN, we are not the primary beneficiary of the Trust and, accordingly, it is not consolidated for accounting purposes.  We have recorded the Junior Subordinated Notes as a liability and our common equity interest in the Trust as prepaid expenses and other assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31,June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Letters of Credit and Surety Bonds

We had outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds of $21.0$24.3 million as of March 31,June 30, 2014 and $19.4 million as of December 31, 2013. These letters of credit and bonds were issued primarily in connection with insurance requirements, special real estate assessments and construction obligations.

We are not aware of any instances of non-compliance with our financial covenants related to our mortgages, notes and loans payable as of March 31,June 30, 2014.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


NOTE 78INCOME TAXES

We have elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code.  We intend to maintain REIT status.  To qualify as a REIT, the Company must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including requirements to distribute at least 90% of our taxable ordinary income and to either distribute taxable capital gains to stockholders, or pay corporate income tax on the undistributed capital gains.  In addition, the Company is required to meet certain asset and income tests.

As a REIT, we will generally not be subject to corporate level Federal income tax on taxable income we distribute currently to our stockholders.  If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we will be subject to

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(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Federal income taxes at regular corporate rates (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) and may not be able to qualify as a REIT for four subsequent taxable years.  Even if we qualify for taxation as a REIT, we may be subject to certain state and local taxes on our income or property, and to Federal income and excise taxes on our undistributed taxable income.  Generally, we are currently open to audit by the Internal Revenue Service for the years ended December 31, 2010 through 2013 and are open to audit by state taxing authorities for the years ended December 31, 2009 through 2013.

Based on our assessment of the expected outcome of existing examinations or examinations that may commence, or as a result of the expiration of the statute of limitations for specific jurisdictions, it is reasonably possible that the related unrecognized tax benefits, excluding accrued interest, for tax positions taken regarding previously filed tax returns will change from those recorded at March 31,June 30, 2014, although such change is not expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.


NOTE 89WARRANTS

Pursuant to the terms of the Investment Agreements, the Plan Sponsors and Blackstone were issued 120,000,000 warrants (the “Warrants”) to purchase common stock of GGP with an initial weighted average exercise price of $10.63.  Each Warrant was originally recorded as a liability, as the holders of the Warrants could have required GGP to settle such Warrants in cash upon certain changes of control events.  The Warrants were fully vested upon issuance.  Each Warrant has a term of seven years and expires on November 9, 2017.  Below is a summary of the Warrants initially received by the Plan Sponsors and Blackstone.

Initial Warrant Holder

 

Number of Warrants

 

Exercise Price

 

Brookfield

 

57,500,000

 

$

10.75

 

Blackstone - B (2)

 

2,500,000

 

10.75

 

Fairholme (2)

 

41,070,000

 

10.50

 

Pershing Square (1)

 

16,430,000

 

10.50

 

Blackstone - A (2)

 

2,500,000

 

10.50

 

 

 

120,000,000

 

 

 


Initial Warrant Holder  Number of Warrants Initial Exercise Price
Brookfield 57,500,000
 $10.75
Blackstone - B (2) 2,500,000
 10.75
Fairholme (2) 41,070,000
 10.50
Pershing Square (1) 16,430,000
 10.50
Blackstone - A (2) 2,500,000
 10.50
  120,000,000
  
(1) On December 31, 2012, the Pershing Square Warrants were purchased by the Brookfield; Brookfield owns or manages on behalf of third parties, all outstanding Warrants.

(2) On January 28, 2013, the Fairholme and Blackstone Warrants (A and B) were purchased by GGPLP (Note 10).

GGPOP.

The Brookfield Warrants and the Blackstone Warrants (A and B) were immediately exercisable, while the Fairholme Warrants and the Pershing Square Warrants were exercisable (for the initial 6.5 years from the issuance) only upon 90 days prior notice, but there is no obligation to exercise at any point from the end of the 90 day notification period through maturity.

The exercise prices of the Warrants are subject to adjustment for future dividends, stock dividends, distribution of assets, stock splits or reverse splits of our common stock or certain other events.  In accordance with the agreement, these calculations adjust both the exercise price and the number of shares issuable for the 120,000,000 Warrants that were initially issued to the Plan Sponsors.  During 2013 and 2014, the number of shares issuable upon exercise of the outstanding Warrants changed as follows:

 

 

 

 

Exercise Price

 

Record Date

 

Issuable Shares (1)

 

Brookfield and
Blackstone - B

 

Fairholme, Pershing
Square and Blackstone
- A

 

April 16, 2013

 

83,443,178

 

$

9.53

 

$

9.30

 

July 16, 2013

 

83,945,892

 

9.47

 

9.25

 

October 15, 2013

 

84,507,750

 

9.41

 

9.19

 

December 13, 2013

 

85,084,392

 

9.34

 

9.12

 


(1) Issuable shares as of April 16, 2013 exlcude the Fairholme and Blackstone A and B warrants purchased and exercised by GGPLP.

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(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
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    Exercise Price
Record Date Issuable Shares (1)  Brookfield and Blackstone - B Fairholme, Pershing Square and Blackstone - A
April 16, 2013 83,443,178
 $9.53
 $9.30
July 16, 2013 83,945,892
 9.47
 9.25
October 15, 2013 84,507,750
 9.41
 9.19
December 13, 2013 85,084,392
 9.34
 9.12
April 15, 2014 85,668,428
 9.28
 9.06
(1) Issuable shares as of April 16, 2013 exclude the Fairholme and Blackstone A and B Warrants purchased and exercised by GGPOP (Note 11).

(Unaudited)

The Fairholme and Blackstone A and B Warrants were purchased and subsequently exercised by GGPLP.GGPOP.  As of March 31,June 30, 2014, Brookfield owns or manages on behalf of third parties all of the remaining Warrants. Brookfield has the option for 57,500,000 Warrants to either full share settle (i.e. deliver cash for the exercise price of the Warrants in the amount of approximately $618 million in exchange for approximately 66,000,00067,000,000 shares of common stock) or net share settle.  The remaining 16,430,000 Warrants owned or managed by Brookfield must be net share settled.  As of March 31,June 30, 2014, the remaining Warrants are exercisable into approximately 4952 million common shares of the Company, at a weighted-average exercise price of approximately $9.29$9.23 per share.  Due to their ownership of Warrants, Brookfield’s potential ownership of the Company may change as a result of payments of dividends and changes in our stock price.

On March 28, 2013, we amended the Warrant agreement to replace the right of Warrant holders to receive cash from the Company under a change of control to the right to, instead, receive shares of the Company, changing the method of settlement. This amendment results in the classification of the Warrants as a component of permanent equity on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Prior to the amendment, the Warrants were classified as a liability, due to the cash settlement feature, and marked to fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in earnings. As a result of the amendment, the fair value was determined as of March 28, 2013 with the change in fair value recognized in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) and the determined fair value was reclassified to equity.

The estimated fair value of the Warrants was $895.5 million as of March 28, 2013.  The fair value of the Warrants was estimated using the Black Scholes option pricing model using our stock price, the Warrant term, and Level 3 inputs (Note 2)2).  As discussed above, the modification of the warrant agreement resulted in the classification of the Warrants as equity as of March 28, 2013.  From December 31, 2012 through March 28, 2013, changes in the fair value of the Warrants were recognized in earnings.  An increase in GGP’s common stock price or in the expected volatility of the Warrants would increase the fair value; whereas, a decrease in GGP’s common stock price or an increase in the lack of marketability would decrease the fair value.

The following table summarizes the change in fair value of the Warrants which is measured on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs:

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2013

 

Balance as of January 1,

 

$

1,488,196

 

Warrant liability adjustment

 

40,546

 

Purchase of Warrants by GGPLP

 

(633,229

)

Reclassification to equity

 

(895,513

)

Balance as of March 31,

 

$

 

 Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
Balance as of January 1,$1,488,196
Warrant liability adjustment40,546
Purchase of Warrants by GGPOP(633,229)
Reclassification to equity(895,513)
Balance as of June 30,$

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of the Warrants and significant observable and unobservable inputs used in the valuation as of March 28, 2013:

 

 

March 28, 2013

 

Fair value of Warrants

 

$

895,513

 

 

 

 

 

Observable Inputs

 

 

 

GGP stock price per share

 

$

19.88

 

Warrant term

 

4.62

 

 

 

 

 

Unobservable Inputs

 

 

 

Expected volatility

 

30

%

Range of values considered

 

(15% - 65%)

 

 

 

 

 

Discount for lack of marketability

 

3

%

Range of values considered

 

(3% - 7%)

 

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 March 28, 2013
Fair value of Warrants$895,513
  
Observable Inputs 
GGP stock price per share$19.88
Warrant term4.62
  
Unobservable Inputs 
Expected volatility30%
Range of values considered(15% - 65%)
  
Discount for lack of marketability3%
Range of values considered(3% - 7%)



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NOTE 910EQUITY AND REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

Allocation to Noncontrolling Interests

Noncontrolling interests consists of the redeemable interests related to our common and preferred Operating PartnershipGGPOP units and the noncontrolling interest in our consolidated joint ventures.  The following table reflects the activity included in the allocation to noncontrolling interests.

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions to preferred Operating Partnership units

 

$

(2,232

)

$

(2,336

)

Net (income) loss allocation to noncontrolling interests in operating partnership from continuing operations (common units)

 

(664

)

85

 

Net (income) loss allocated to noncontrolling interest in consolidated real estate affiliates

 

(956

)

(537

)

Allocation to noncontrolling interests

 

(3,852

)

(2,788

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive loss allocated to noncontrolling interests

 

(16

)

(53

)

Comprehensive (income) loss allocated to noncontrolling interests

 

$

(3,868

)

$

(2,841

)

  Three months ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2014 2013 2014 2013
Distributions to preferred GGPOP units $(2,232) $(2,336) $(4,464) $(4,671)
Net income allocation to noncontrolling interests in GGPOP from continuing operations (common units) (973) (1,479) (1,637) (1,395)
Net income allocated to noncontrolling interest in consolidated real estate affiliates (160) (733) (1,116) (1,270)
Allocation to noncontrolling interests (3,365) (4,548) (7,217) (7,336)
Other comprehensive loss allocated to noncontrolling interests 163
 394
 148
 340
Comprehensive income allocated to noncontrolling interests $(3,202) $(4,154) $(7,069) $(6,996)
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests

The minority interest related to the Common and Preferred Units of the Operating PartnershipGGPOP are presented as redeemable noncontrolling interests in our Consolidated Balance Sheets since it is possible we could be required, under certain events outside of our control, to redeem the securities for cash by the holders of the securities.

The Common and Preferred Units of the Operating PartnershipGGPOP are recorded at the greater of the carrying amount adjusted for the noncontrolling interest’s share of the allocation of income or loss (and its share of other comprehensive income or loss) and dividends or their redemption value (i.e. fair value) as of each measurement date.  The excess of the fair value over the carrying amount from period to period is recorded within Additional paid-in capital in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Allocation to noncontrolling interests is presented as an adjustment to net income to arrive at Net income (loss) attributable to General Growth Properties, Inc.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


The common redeemable noncontrolling interests have been recorded at fair value for all periods presented.  One tranche of preferred redeemable noncontrolling interests has been recorded at fair value, while the other tranches of preferred redeemable noncontrolling interests have been recorded at carrying value.

Generally, the holders of the Common Units share in any distributions by the Operating PartnershipGGPOP with our common stockholders.  However, the Operating PartnershipGGPOP operating partnership agreement permits distributions solely to GGP if such distributions were required to allow GGP to comply with the REIT distribution requirements or to avoid the imposition of excise tax.  Under certain circumstances, the conversion rate for each Common Unit is required to be adjusted to give effect to stock distributions.  If the holders had requested redemption of the Common Units as of March 31,June 30, 2014, the aggregate amount of cash we would have paid would have been $139.6$145.8 million.

The Operating Partnership

GGPOP issued Convertible Preferred Units that are convertible into Common Units of the Operating PartnershipGGPOP at the rates below (subject to adjustment).  The holder may convert the Convertible Preferred Units into Common Units of the Operating PartnershipGGPOP at any time, subject to certain restrictions.  The Common Units are convertible into common stock at approximately a one-to-one ratio at the current stock price.

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  Number of Common Units for each Preferred Unit Number of Contractual Convertible Preferred Units Outstanding as of June 30, 2014 Converted Basis to Common Units Outstanding as of June 30, 2014 Conversion Price Redemption Value
Series B (1) 3.00000
 1,279,632
 3,991,540
 $16.66670
 94,041
Series D 1.50821
 532,750
 803,499
 33.15188
 26,637
Series E 1.29836
 502,658
 652,631
 38.51000
 25,133
   
  
  
  
 $145,811

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(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Number of Common
Units for each
Preferred Unit

 

Number of
Contractual
Convertible
Preferred Units
Outstanding as of
March 31, 2014

 

Converted Basis to
Common Units
Outstanding as of
March 31, 2014

 

Conversion Price

 

Redemption Value

 

Series B (1)

 

3.00000

 

1,279,632

 

3,991,540

 

$

16.66670

 

87,814

 

Series D

 

1.50821

 

532,750

 

803,499

 

33.15188

 

26,637

 

Series E

 

1.29836

 

502,658

 

652,631

 

38.51000

 

25,133

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

139,584

 


(1) The conversion price of Series B preferred units is lower than the GGP December 31, 2013June 30, 2014 closing common stock price of $22.00.  Therefore, a$23.56; therefore, the June 30, 2014 common stock price of $22.00$23.56, and an additional conversion rate of 1.0397624 shares is used to calculate the Series B redemption value.

The following table reflects the activity of the redeemable noncontrolling interests for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, and 2013.

Balance at January 1, 2013

 

$

268,219

 

Net loss

 

(85

)

Distributions

 

(732

)

Redemption of operating partnership units

 

(3,328

)

Other comprehensive loss

 

53

 

Fair value adjustment for noncontrolling interests in Operating Partnership

 

(427

)

Balance at March 31, 2013

 

$

263,700

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2014

 

$

228,902

 

Net income

 

664

 

Distributions

 

(725

)

Other comprehensive income

 

15

 

Fair value adjustment for noncontrolling interests in Operating Partnership

 

17,079

 

Balance at March 31, 2014

 

$

245,935

 

Balance at January 1, 2013$268,219
Net income1,395
Distributions(1,511)
Redemption of GGPOP units(3,328)
Other comprehensive loss(340)
Fair value adjustment for noncontrolling interests in GGPOP(839)
Balance at June 30, 2013$263,596
  
Balance at January 1, 2014$228,902
Net income1,637
Distributions(1,450)
Other comprehensive loss(148)
Fair value adjustment for noncontrolling interests in GGPOP30,762
Balance at June 30, 2014$259,703

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(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


Common Stock Dividend

Our Board of Directors declared common stock dividends during 2014 and 2013 as follows:

Declaration Date

 

Record Date

 

Payment Date

 

Dividend Per Share

 

2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 26

 

April 15

 

April 30

 

$

0.15

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 28

 

December 13

 

January 2, 2014

 

$

0.14

 

July 29

 

October 15

 

October 29, 2013

 

0.13

 

May 10

 

July 16

 

July 30, 2013

 

0.12

 

February 4

 

April 16

 

April 30, 2013

 

0.12

 

Declaration Date Record Date Payment Date Dividend Per Share
2014      
May 15 July 15 July 31, 2014 $0.15
February 26 April 15 April 30, 2014 0.15
2013      
October 28 December 13 January 2, 2014 $0.14
July 29 October 15 October 29, 2013 0.13
May 10 July 16 July 30, 2013 0.12
February 4 April 16 April 30, 2013 0.12
Our Dividend Reinvestment Plan (“DRIP”) provides eligible holders of GGP’s common stock with a convenient method of increasing their investment in the Company by reinvesting all or a portion of cash dividends in additional shares of common stock.  Eligible stockholders who enroll in the DRIP on or before the fourth business day preceding the record date for a dividend payment will be able to have that dividend reinvested.  As a result of the DRIP elections, 6,25411,790 shares were issued during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 7,17814,050 shares were issued during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013.

Preferred Stock

On February 13, 2013, we issued, in a public offering, 10,000,000 shares of 6.375% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (the “Preferred Stock”) at a price of $25.00 per share, resulting in net proceeds of $242.0 million after issuance costs.  The Preferred Stock is recorded net of issuance costs within equity on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, and accrues a quarterly dividend at an annual rate of 6.375%.  The dividend is paid in arrears in preference to dividends on our common stock, and reduces net income available to common stockholders, and therefore, earnings per share.

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(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

The Preferred Stock does not have a stated maturity date but we may redeem the Preferred Stock after February 12, 2018, for $25.00 per share plus all accrued and unpaid dividends.  We may redeem the Preferred Stock prior to February 12, 2018, in limited circumstances that preserve ownership limits and/or our status as a REIT, as well as during certain circumstances surrounding a change of control.  Upon certain circumstances surrounding a change of control, holders of Preferred Stock may elect to convert each share of their Preferred Stock into a number of shares of GGP common stock equivalent to $25.00 plus accrued and unpaid dividends, but not to exceed a cap of 2.4679 common shares (subject to certain adjustments related to GGP common share splits, subdivisions, or combinations).

Our Board of Directors declared preferred stock dividends during 2014 and 2013 as follows:

Declaration Date

 

Record Date

 

Payment Date

 

Dividend Per Share

 

2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 26

 

March 17

 

April 1

 

$

0.3984

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 28

 

December 13

 

January 2, 2014

 

$

0.3984

 

July 29

 

September 13

 

October 1, 2013

 

0.3984

 

May 10

 

June 14

 

July 1, 2013

 

0.3984

 

March 4

 

March 15

 

April 1, 2013

 

0.2125

 

Declaration Date Record Date Payment Date Dividend Per Share
2014      
May 15 June 16 July 1, 2014 $0.3984
February 26 March 17 April 1, 2014 0.3984
2013      
October 28 December 13 January 2, 2014 $0.3984
July 29 September 13 October 1, 2013 0.3984
May 10 June 14 July 1, 2013 0.3984
March 4 March 15 April 1, 2013 0.2125


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(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


NOTE 1011EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding.  Diluted EPS is computed after adjusting the numerator and denominator of the basic EPS computation for the effects of all potentially dilutive common shares.  The dilutive effect of the Warrants are computed using the “if-converted” method and the dilutive effect of options and their equivalents (including fixed awards and nonvested stock issued under stock-based compensation plans), is computed using the “treasury” method.

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(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Information related to our EPS calculations is summarized as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Numerators - Basic and Diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

61,347

 

$

(26,694

)

Preferred Stock dividends

 

(3,984

)

(2,125

)

Allocation to noncontrolling interests

 

(3,488

)

(2,657

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations - attributable to common stockholders

 

53,875

 

(31,476

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discontinued operations

 

70,541

 

17,956

 

Allocation to noncontrolling interests

 

(364

)

(131

)

Discontinued operations - net of noncontrolling interests

 

70,177

 

17,825

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

131,888

 

(8,738

)

Preferred Stock dividends

 

(3,984

)

(2,125

)

Allocation to noncontrolling interests

 

(3,852

)

(2,788

)

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

 

$

124,052

 

$

(13,651

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominators:

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding - basic

 

896,257

 

939,271

 

Effect of dilutive securities

 

51,714

 

 

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding - diluted

 

947,971

 

939,271

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anti-dilutive Securities:

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of Preferred Units

 

5,506

 

5,526

 

Effect of Common Units

 

4,834

��

6,574

 

Effect of Stock Options

 

 

3,077

 

Effect of Warrants

 

 

50,387

 

 

 

10,340

 

65,564

 

Options

  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2014 2013 2014 2013
Numerators - Basic and Diluted:  
  
    
Income from continuing operations $56,423
 $217,263
 $115,887
 $191,094
Preferred Stock dividends (3,984) (3,984) (7,968) (6,109)
Allocation to noncontrolling interests (2,687) (4,551) (6,175) (7,208)
Income from continuing operations - attributable to common stockholders 49,752
 208,728
 101,744
 177,777
        

Discontinued operations 120,666
 (3,340) 193,090
 14,091
Allocation to noncontrolling interests (678) 3
 (1,042) (128)
Discontinued operations - net of noncontrolling interests 119,988
 (3,337) 192,048
 13,963
         
Net income 177,089
 213,923
 308,977
 205,185
Preferred Stock dividends (3,984) (3,984) (7,968) (6,109)
Allocation to noncontrolling interests (3,365) (4,548) (7,217) (7,336)
Net income attributable to common stockholders $169,740
 $205,391
 $293,792
 $191,740
         
Denominators:  
  
    
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding - basic 883,763
 939,434
 889,975
 939,353
Effect of dilutive securities 56,962
 50,027
 54,408
 3,552
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding - diluted 940,725
 989,461
 944,383
 942,905
         
Anti-dilutive Securities:  
  
    
Effect of Preferred Units 5,506
 5,526
 5,506
 5,526
Effect of Common Units 4,834
 6,417
 4,834
 6,495
Effect of Stock Options 
 
 
 
Effect of Warrants 
 
 
 48,173
  10,340
 11,943
 10,340
 60,194
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, dilutive options and potentially dilutive shares related to the Warrants are included in the denominator of EPS. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, options are included in the denominator of diluted EPS. Warrants were anti-dilutivedilutive for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2013, because of net losses,but were anti-dilutive for the six months ended June 30, 2013, and as such, their effect has not been included in the calculation of diluted net loss per share. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 dilutive options and potentially dilutive shares related to the Warrants are included in the denominator of EPS.

Outstanding Common Units have also been excluded from the diluted earnings per shareEPS calculation for all periods presented because including such Common Units would also require that the share of GGPLPGGPOP income attributable to such Common Units be added back to net income therefore resulting in no effect on EPS. Outstanding Preferred Units have been excluded from the diluted earnings per shareEPS calculation for all periods presented because including the Preferred Units would also require that the Preferred Unit dividend be added back to the net income, resulting in theirthem being anti-dilutive.

During the year ended December 31, 2013, GGPLPGGPOP repurchased 28,345,108 shares of GGP’s common stock for $566.9 million. These shares are presented as Common stock in treasury, at cost, on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Accordingly, these

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


shares have been excluded from the calculation of EPS.  In addition, GGPLPGGPOP was issued 27,459,195 shares of GGP common stock on March 26, 2013, as a result of GGPLP’sGGPOP’s purchase and subsequent exercising of the Fairholme and Blackstone A and B Warrants.  These shares are presented as issued, but not outstanding on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Accordingly, these shares have been excluded from the calculation of EPS.

During the three months ended March 31,

On February 10, 2014, GGPLPGGPOP repurchased 27,624,282 shares of GGP’s common stock for $555.8 million. These shares are presented as Common stock in treasury, at cost, on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Accordingly, these shares have been excluded from the calculation of EPS.

As

On May 1, 2014, the shares of GGP common stock owned by GGPOP were contributed to GGPN, and as a result of these transactions, GGPLPGGPN owns an aggregate of 83,428,585 shares of GGP common stock as of March 31,June 30, 2014, of which 55,969,390 are shown as treasury stock and 27,459,195 are shown as issued, but not outstanding on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1112STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

The General Growth Properties, Inc. 2010 Equity Plan (the ‘‘Equity Plan’’) reserved for issuance of 4% of outstanding shares on a fully diluted basis. The Equity Plan provides for grants of nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, other stock-based awards and performance-based compensation (collectively, the ‘‘Awards’’). Directors, officers and other employees of GGP’s and its subsidiaries and affiliates are eligible for the Awards.  The Equity Plan is not subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended. No participant may be granted more than 4,000,000 shares, or the equivalent dollar value of such shares, in any year. Options granted under the Equity Plan will be designated as either nonqualified stock options or incentive stock options. An option granted as an incentive stock option will, to the extent it fails to qualify as an incentive stock option, be treated as a nonqualified option. The exercise price of an option may not be less than the fair value of a share of GGP’s common stock on the date of grant. The term of each option will be determined prior to the date of grant, but may not exceed ten10 years.

Compensation expense related to stock-based compensation plans for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, and 2013 is summarized in the following table:

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options - Property management and other costs

 

$

2,205

 

$

1,229

 

Stock options - General and administrative

 

4,697

 

2,000

 

Restricted stock - Property management and other costs

 

421

 

426

 

Restricted stock - General and administrative

 

276

 

1,977

 

Total

 

$

7,599

 

$

5,632

 

 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2014 2013 2014 2013
Stock options - Property management and other costs$1,792
 $1,106
 $3,997
 $2,335
Stock options - General and administrative3,574
 2,278
 8,270
 4,278
Restricted stock - Property management and other costs446
 389
 867
 814
Restricted stock - General and administrative279
 1,977
 555
 3,954
Total$6,091
 $5,750
 $13,689
 $11,381
The following tables summarize stock option activity for the Equity Plan for GGP for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, and 2013:

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

Weighted

 

 

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

Average

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise

 

 

 

Exercise

 

 

 

Shares

 

Price

 

Shares

 

Price

 

Stock options Outstanding at January 1,

 

21,565,281

 

$

17.28

 

9,692,499

 

$

13.59

 

Granted

 

50,000

 

22.41

 

5,901,108

 

19.24

 

Exercised

 

(26,652

)

15.79

 

(208,587

)

14.19

 

Forfeited

 

(107,797

)

18.78

 

(70,811

)

15.28

 

Expired

 

(8,102

)

14.39

 

(1,759

)

14.17

 

Stock options Outstanding at March 31,

 

21,472,730

 

$

17.29

 

15,312,450

 

$

15.75

 

 2014 2013
 Shares 
Weighted Average
Exercise
Price
 Shares 
Weighted Average
Exercise
Price
Stock options Outstanding at January 1,21,565,281
 $17.28
 9,692,499
 $13.59
Granted50,000
 22.41
 5,901,108
 19.24
Exercised(83,724) 15.78
 (285,491) 14.29
Forfeited(244,346) 19.06
 (211,510) 15.25
Expired(8,102) 14.39
 (14,279) 14.13
Stock options Outstanding at June 30,21,279,109
 $17.28
 15,082,327
 $15.76
There was no significant restricted stock activity for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2014, and 2013.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


NOTE 1213ACCOUNTS AND NOTES RECEIVABLE, NET

The following table summarizes the significant components of Accounts and notes receivable, net.

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade receivables

 

$

119,597

 

$

123,522

 

Notes receivable

 

185,953

 

179,559

 

Straight-line rent receivable

 

201,374

 

190,332

 

Other accounts receivable

 

3,359

 

3,377

 

Total Accounts and notes receivable

 

510,283

 

496,790

 

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

(17,565

)

(17,891

)

Total Accounts and notes receivable, net

 

$

492,718

 

$

478,899

 

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  June 30, 2014 December 31, 2013
Trade receivables $113,811
 $123,522
Notes receivable 278,728
 179,559
Straight-line rent receivable 214,033
 190,332
Other accounts receivable 4,944
 3,377
Total Accounts and notes receivable 611,516
 496,790
Provision for doubtful accounts (17,505) (17,891)
Total Accounts and notes receivable, net $594,011
 $478,899

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Notes receivable includes a $152.1$156.4 million note receivable issued to Rique Empreendimentos e Participacoes Ltda. (“Rique”) in conjunction with our sale of Aliansce Shopping Centers, S.A. (“Aliansce”) to Rique and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board on September 30, 2013.  The note receivable is denominated in Brazilian Reais, bears interest at an effective interest rate of approximately 14%, is collateralized by shares of common stock in Aliansce, and requires annual principal and interest payments over the five year5 years term.  We recognize the impact of changes in the exchange rate on the note receivable as Gain or loss on foreign currency in our ConsolidatesConsolidated Statements of OperationsComprehensive Income.


Also included within notes receivable is an $85.3 million note receivable from our joint venture partner related to the acquisition of 685 5th Avenue in New York City (Note 3). The note receivable bears interest at an interest rate of 7.5%, is collateralized by our partner's ownership interest in the joint venture, and Comprehensive Income (Loss).

matures on June 27, 2024.

NOTE 1314PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER ASSETS

The following table summarizes the significant components of Prepaid expenses and other assets.

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

Gross Asset

 

Accumulated
Amortization

 

Balance

 

Gross Asset

 

Accumulated
Amortization

 

Balance

 

Intangible assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Above-market tenant leases, net

 

$

972,804

 

$

(471,982

)

$

500,822

 

$

1,022,398

 

$

(478,998

)

$

543,400

 

Below-market ground leases, net

 

164,017

 

(14,679

)

149,338

 

164,017

 

(13,597

)

150,420

 

Real estate tax stabilization agreement, net

 

111,506

 

(21,412

)

90,094

 

111,506

 

(19,834

)

91,672

 

Total intangible assets

 

$

1,248,327

 

$

(508,073

)

$

740,254

 

$

1,297,921

 

$

(512,429

)

$

785,492

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remaining Prepaid expenses and other assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Security and escrow deposits

 

 

 

 

 

99,113

 

 

 

 

 

145,999

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

 

 

 

66,024

 

 

 

 

 

23,283

 

Other non-tenant receivables

 

 

 

 

 

24,846

 

 

 

 

 

25,988

 

Deferred tax, net of valuation allowances

 

 

 

 

 

906

 

 

 

 

 

906

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

11,676

 

 

 

 

 

13,901

 

Total remaining Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

 

 

 

202,565

 

 

 

 

 

210,077

 

Total Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

 

 

 

$

942,819

 

 

 

 

 

$

995,569

 

 June 30, 2014 December 31, 2013
 Gross Asset 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Balance Gross Asset 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Balance
Intangible assets: 
  
  
  
  
  
Above-market tenant leases, net940,441
 (485,654) $454,787
 1,022,398
 (478,998) $543,400
Below-market ground leases, net163,179
 (15,720) $147,459
 164,017
 (13,597) $150,420
Real estate tax stabilization agreement, net111,506
 (22,990) $88,516
 111,506
 (19,834) $91,672
Total intangible assets$1,215,126

$(524,364) $690,762
 $1,297,921

$(512,429) $785,492
            
Remaining Prepaid expenses and other assets: 
  
  
  
  
  
Security and escrow deposits 
  
 99,426
     145,999
Prepaid expenses 
  
 53,620
     23,283
Other non-tenant receivables 
  
 17,445
     25,988
Deferred tax, net of valuation allowances 
  
 2,576
     906
Other 
  
 9,587
     13,901
Total remaining Prepaid expenses and other assets 
  
 182,654
  
  
 210,077
Total Prepaid expenses and other assets 
  
 $873,416
  
  
 $995,569

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(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


NOTE 1415ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

The following table summarizes the significant components of Accounts payable and accrued expenses.

 

 

March 31, 2014

 

December 31, 2013

 

 

 

Gross Liability

 

Accumulated
Accretion

 

Balance

 

Gross Liability

 

Accumulated
Accretion

 

Balance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below-market tenant leases, net

 

$

585,969

 

$

(259,823

)

$

326,146

 

$

622,710

 

$

(271,215

)

$

351,495

 

Above-market headquarters office leases, net

 

15,267

 

(5,564

)

9,703

 

15,268

 

(5,130

)

10,138

 

Above-market ground leases, net

 

9,756

 

(1,275

)

8,481

 

9,756

 

(1,181

)

8,575

 

Total intangible liabilities

 

$

610,992

 

$

(266,662

)

$

344,330

 

$

647,734

 

$

(277,526

)

$

370,208

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remaining Accounts payable and accrued expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued interest

 

 

 

 

 

75,128

 

 

 

 

 

80,409

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

 

 

 

 

107,595

 

 

 

 

 

98,986

 

Accrued real estate taxes

 

 

 

 

 

87,068

 

 

 

 

 

92,663

 

Deferred gains/income

 

 

 

 

 

99,102

 

 

 

 

 

115,354

 

Accrued payroll and other employee liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

31,919

 

 

 

 

 

34,006

 

Construction payable

 

 

 

 

 

63,216

 

 

 

 

 

103,988

 

Tenant and other deposits

 

 

 

 

 

20,948

 

 

 

 

 

21,434

 

Insurance reserve liability

 

 

 

 

 

17,373

 

 

 

 

 

16,643

 

Capital lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

12,549

 

 

 

 

 

12,703

 

Conditional asset retirement obligation liability

 

 

 

 

 

10,296

 

 

 

 

 

10,424

 

Uncertain tax position liability

 

 

 

 

 

5,577

 

 

 

 

 

5,536

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

18,156

 

 

 

 

 

27,013

 

Total remaining Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

 

 

 

 

548,927

 

 

 

 

 

619,159

 

Total Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

 

 

 

 

$

893,257

 

 

 

 

 

$

989,367

 

 June 30, 2014 December 31, 2013
 Gross Liability 
Accumulated
Accretion
 Balance Gross Liability 
Accumulated
Accretion
 Balance
Intangible liabilities: 
  
  
  
  
  
Below-market tenant leases, net571,131
 (267,553) $303,578
 622,710
 (271,215) $351,495
Above-market headquarters office leases, net15,267
 (5,999) $9,268
 15,268
 (5,130) $10,138
Above-market ground leases, net9,127
 (1,339) $7,788
 9,756
 (1,181) $8,575
Total intangible liabilities$595,525

$(274,891) $320,634
 $647,734

$(277,526) $370,208
            
Remaining Accounts payable and accrued expenses: 
  
  
  
  
  
Accrued interest 
  
 54,326
  
  
 58,777
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 
  
 91,936
  
  
 102,246
Accrued real estate taxes 
  
 94,524
  
  
 92,663
Deferred gains/income 
  
 91,149
  
  
 115,354
Accrued payroll and other employee liabilities 
  
 40,282
  
  
 34,006
Construction payable 
  
 63,180
  
  
 103,988
Tenant and other deposits 
  
 21,991
  
  
 21,434
Insurance reserve liability 
  
 17,137
  
  
 16,643
Capital lease obligations 
  
 12,392
  
  
 12,703
Conditional asset retirement obligation liability 
  
 9,153
  
  
 10,424
Uncertain tax position liability 
  
 7,077
  
  
 5,536
Other 
  
 15,605
  
  
 27,013
Total remaining Accounts payable and accrued expenses 
  
 518,752
  
  
 600,787
Total Accounts payable and accrued expenses 
  
 $839,386
  
  
 $970,995
NOTE 1516LITIGATION

In the normal course of business, from time to time, we are involved in legal proceedings relating to the ownership and operations of our properties. In management’s opinion, the liabilities, if any, that may ultimately result from such legal actions are not expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

Urban Litigation

In October 2004, certain limited partners (the “Urban Plaintiffs”"Urban Plaintiffs") of Urban Shopping Centers, L.P. (“Urban”("Urban") filed a lawsuit against Urban’sUrban's general partner, Head Acquisition, L.P. (“Head”("Head"), as well as TRCLP,The Rouse Company, LP ("TRCLP"), Simon

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GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Property Group, Inc., Westfield America, Inc., and various of their affiliates, including Head’sHead's general partners (collectively, the “Urban Defendants”"Urban Defendants"), in Circuit Court in Cook County, Illinois. GGP, Inc., GGPLPGGPOP and other affiliates were later included as Urban Defendants. The lawsuit alleges,alleged, among other things, that the Urban Defendants breached the Urban partnership agreement, unjustly enriched themselves through misappropriation of partnership opportunities, failed to grow the partnership, breached their fiduciary duties, and tortiously interfered with several contractual relationships. The plaintiffs seeksought relief in the form of unspecified monetary damages and equitable relief requiring, among other things, the Urban Defendants, including GGP, Inc.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


and its affiliates, to engage in certain future transactions through the Urban Partnership.  On June 24, 2013,May 19, 2014 the court held oral argument onCompany settled the parties’ cross-motionslitigation and recorded a loss of $17.9 million, which is included in General and administrative expense in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The Company invested $60.0 million in Urban and contributed, at fair value, a 5.6% interest in three assets in exchange for partial summary judgment.preferred equity interests. The court rendered its decisions on these motions on November 7, 2013, affirming certain of the motions for plaintiffs and the co-defendants and denying others. A trial dateCompany has been scheduled for May 27, 2014.  The parties are continuing discussions regarding potential settlement terms; however, it is not possibleno obligation to determine whether such discussions will ultimately resultengage in a settlement acceptable to all parties.

As a result of our consideration of the risksfuture activity through Urban other than transactions associated with this matter, the uncertainty regarding the outcome of the settlement discussions, as well as discussions with counsel, the Company has concluded that we cannot reasonably estimate a possible range of potential loss related to the Urban Plaintiffs’ lawsuit due to the broad spectrum of monetary and non-monetary remedies that may result from the outcome of the matter and the difficulty in calculating and allocating damages (if any) among the defendants.  Therefore, no range of loss has been disclosed in the accompanying consolidated financial statements as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

John Schreiber, one of our former directors, serves on the board of directors of, and is an investor in, an entity that is a principal investor in the Urban Plaintiffs, and is himself an investor in the Urban Plaintiffs and, therefore, has a financial interest in the outcome of the litigation that may be adverse to us.

partnership assets.

Tax Indemnification Liability

Pursuant to the Investment Agreements, GGPthe Company has indemnified HHC from and against 93.75% of any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities and reasonable expenses to which HHC and its subsidiaries become subject, in each case solely to the extent directly attributable to MPC Taxes (as defined in the Investment Agreements) in an amount up to $303.8 million.  Under certain circumstances, wethe Company agreed to be responsible for interest or penalties attributable to such MPC Taxes in excess of the $303.8 million.  The IRS disagrees with the method used to report gains for income tax purposes that are the subject of the MPC taxes.  As a result of this disagreement, The Howard Hughes Company, LLC and Howard Hughes Properties, Inc. filed petitions in the United States Tax Court on May 6, 2011, contesting this liability for the 2007 and 2008 years and a trial was held in early November 2012.  The Tax Court rendered its opinion on June 2, 2014, in favor of the IRS. The Company is in the process of evaluating its course of action, but regardless of whether or not the Company decides to appeal, the Company may pay approximately $202 million in tax and related interest in accordance with the Investment Agreements in the third or fourth quarter of 2014. The Internal Revenue Service has opened an audit for these two taxpayers for 2009 through 2011 with respect to MPC Taxes.  The outcome of this Tax Court decision will impactTaxes; however, the timing ofCompany does not expect any material taxes or interest or penalties to be due for these years based on a change to the payment of the MPC taxes to HHC.  We anticipatemethod outlined by the Tax Court’s decision in 2014.  We haveCourt.

The Company has accrued $303.6approximately $322 million as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 related to the tax indemnification liability.  In addition, we have accrued $21.6 million of interest related to the tax indemnification liability in accounts payable and accrued expenses on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31,June 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013.2013.  As a result of ourthe Company's consideration of the risks associated with this matter, including the timing of recognition of indemnified and non-indemnified income by HHC, the use of specific deductions, and the ultimate amount of indemnified income recognized, as well as discussions with counsel, the Company believes that the aggregate liability recorded of $325.2approximately $322 million represents management’s best estimate of our liability as of March 31,June 30, 2014, and that the probability that wethe Company will incur a loss in excess of this amount is remote. Depending on the outcome of the Tax Court litigation, it is possible that we may make potentially significant payments on the tax indemnification liability in 2014.  We do not expect that these payments will exceed the tax indemnification liability accrued as of March 31, 2014.

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GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1617COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

We lease land or buildings at certain properties from third parties. The leases generally provide us with a right of first refusal in the event of a proposed sale of the property by the landlord. Rental payments are expensed as incurred and have, to the extent applicable, been straight-lined over the term of the lease. The following is a summary of our contractual rental expense as presented in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss):

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Contractual rent expense, including participation rent

 

$

3,282

 

$

3,301

 

Contractual rent expense, including participation rent and excluding amortization of above and below-market ground leases and straight-line rent

 

2,123

 

2,075

 

Income:

  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2014 2013 2014 2013
  (Dollars in thousands)
Contractual rent expense, including participation rent $3,193
 $3,679
 $6,452
 $6,957
Contractual rent expense, including participation rent and excluding amortization of above and below-market ground leases and straight-line rent 2,039
 2,456
 4,142
 4,512
See Note 1416 for our obligations related to uncertain tax positions and for disclosure of additional contingencies.

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GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)


NOTE 18 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On August 1, 2014, we amended our

$1.4 billion corporate loan secured by cross-collateralized mortgages on 14 properties.  This amendment lowered the interest rate on the loan from LIBOR plus 2.50% to LIBOR plus 1.75%.  The loan matures on April 26, 2016, and then after, has two one-year maturity date extension options.

During July, 2014, we obtained a $100 million loan at one property with an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.50%. In addition, we repaid $81.8 million on our Facility. No amounts remain drawn on the Facility.

ITEM 2   MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


All references to numbered Notes are to specific footnotes to our consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report and whose descriptions are incorporated into the applicable response by reference.  The following discussion should be read in conjunction with such consolidated financial statements and related Notes.  Capitalized terms used, but not defined, in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) have the same meanings as in such Notes.


Overview

Our primary business is to be an owner and operator of best-in-class retail properties that provide an outstanding environment and experience for our communities, retailers, employees, consumers and shareholders.  Our properties are predominantly located in the United States.  As of March 31,June 30, 2014, we are the owner, either entirely or with joint venture partners, of 120 regional malls comprising approximately 125126 million square feet of GLA.

We provide management and other services to substantially all of our properties, including properties which we own through joint venture arrangements and which are unconsolidated for GAAP purposes.  Our management operating philosophies and strategies are the same whether the properties are consolidated or unconsolidated.

We seek to increase long-term Company NOI (as defined below) growth through proactive management and leasing of our properties.  Our leasing strategy is to identify and provide the right stores to have appropriate merchandise mix. We believe that the most significant operating factor affecting incremental cash flow and Company NOI is increased rents earned from tenants at our properties.  These rental revenue increases are primarily achieved by:

·

increasing permanent occupancy;

·

increasing rental revenues by leasing at higher rents than those expiring; and

·

increasing tenant sales, which allow us to obtain higher rents, and in which we participate through overage rent.

Since March 31,June 30, 2013, our total occupancy has risen, but more importantly the level of long-term, or “permanent” occupancy, has increased from 88.6%89.1% as of March 31,June 30, 2013 to 90.4%90.8% as of March 31,June 30, 2014. During this same period, we have seen an increase in rents between the rent paid on expiring leases and the rent commencing under new leases, on a suite-to-suite basis. On a suite-to-suite basis, the leases commencing occupancy in 2014 exhibited initial rents that were 10.8%14.4% higher than the final rents paid on expiring leases.

We may recycle capital by strategically disposing assets and opportunistically investing in high quality retail properties. Controlling operating expenses by leveraging our scale to maximize synergies is a critical component to Company NOI growth.

We have identified approximately $2.2 billion of income producing redevelopment projects within our portfolio, over 80% of which is being invested into Class A malls. We currently expect to achieve returns of approximately 12% on projects that have opened and 8—10%8-10% on projects under construction or in our pipeline, which average 9%—11%9-11% for all projects (first year stabilized cash on cost return) on these projects as they commence operations.

We believe our long-term strategy can provide our shareholders with a competitive risk-adjusted total return comprised of dividends and share price appreciation.


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Financial Overview

Our Company NOI (as defined below) increased 4.8%4.5% from $522.9$1,047.1 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 to $548.1$1,094.1 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014.  Operating income increased 14.1%9.1% from $197.9$395.8 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 to $225.9$431.9 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014. Our Company FFO (as defined below) increased 15.8%13.7% from $252.5$518.7 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 to $292.4$590.0 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014. Net income (loss) attributable to General Growth Properties, Inc. increased from $(11.5)$197.8 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 to $128.0$301.8 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014.

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See Non-GAAP Supplemental Financial Measures below for a discussion of Company NOI and Company FFO, along with a reconciliation to the comparable GAAP measures, Operating income and Net income (loss) attributable to General Growth Properties, Inc.


Operating Metrics

Same Store Operating Metrics

The following table summarizes selected operating metrics for our same store portfolio.

 

 

March 31, 2014 (1)

 

March 31, 2013 (1)

 

% Change

 

In-Place Rents per square foot (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Properties

 

$

64.49

 

$

67.69

 

-4.73

%

Unconsolidated Properties

 

76.97

 

74.55

 

3.25

%

Total

 

$

68.08

 

$

69.60

 

-2.18

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Percentage Leased

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Properties

 

96.0

%

95.7

%

30 bps

 

Unconsolidated Properties

 

96.8

%

96.2

%

60 bps

 

Total

 

96.2

%

95.8

%

40 bps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tenant Sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Properties

 

$

519

 

$

531

 

-2.26

%

Unconsolidated Properties

 

688

 

630

 

9.21

%

Total

 

$

565

 

$

558

 

1.25

%


(1) Metrics exclude one asset that is being de-leased in preparation for redevelopment.

(2) Represents average rent over the term consisting of base minimum rent and common area costs. In 2013, In-Place Rent included tax recoveries and gross rent. Adjusting to the current method, the total SF of $69.60 becomes $66.01.

 June 30, 2014 (1) June 30, 2013 (1) % Change
In-Place Rents per square foot (2) 
  
  
Consolidated Properties$67.93
 $66.01
 2.91 %
Unconsolidated Properties79.94
 79.67
 0.34 %
Total$71.43
 $69.84
 2.28 %
      
Percentage Leased     
Consolidated Properties96.2% 95.6% 60 bps
Unconsolidated Properties97.0% 96.5% 50 bps
Total96.5% 95.9% 60 bps
      
Tenant Sales per square foot (3)     
Consolidated Properties$517
 $520
 (0.58)%
Unconsolidated Properties696
 664
 4.82 %
Total$563
 $560
 0.54 %
      
Tenant Sales Volume (All Less Anchors) (3)     
Consolidated Properties$13,390
 $13,277
 0.85 %
Unconsolidated Properties6,655
 6,165
 7.95 %
Total$20,045
 $19,442
 3.10 %
      
(1) Metrics exclude one asset that is being de-leased in preparation for redevelopment.
(2) Represents average rent over the term consisting of base minimum rent and common area costs.
(3) Tenant Sales <10K SF is presented as sales per square foot in dollars, and Tenant Sales Volume (All Less Anchors) is presented as total sales volume in millions of dollars.
Lease Spread Metrics

The following table summarizes new and renewal leases that were scheduled to commence in 2014 and 2015 compared to expiring leases for the prior tenant in the same suite, for leases where the downtime between new and previous tenant was less than 24 months.

 

 

Number
of Leases

 

Square
Feet

 

Term/Years

 

Initial Rent Per
Square Foot(1)

 

Expiring Rent Per
Square Foot(2)

 

Initial Rent
Spread

 

% Change

 

Commencement 2014

 

755

 

2,151,171

 

6.1

 

$

67.75

 

$

61.13

 

$

6.62

 

10.8

%

Commencement 2015

 

49

 

193,622

 

7.2

 

82.07

 

72.00

 

10.07

 

14.0

%

Total 2014/2015

 

804

 

2,344,793

 

6.2

 

$

68.93

 

$

62.03

 

$

6.90

 

11.1

%


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(1) Represents initial rent over the term consisting


 
Number
of Leases
 
Square
Feet
 Term/Years 
Initial Rent Per
Square Foot(1)
 
Expiring Rent Per
Square Foot(2)
 
Initial Rent
Spread
 % Change
Commencement 20141,314
 3,893,234
 6.3 $62.93
 $55.02
 $7.91
 14.4%
Commencement 2015115
 425,030
 7.0 73.51
 62.17
 11.34
 18.2%
Total 2014/20151,429
 4,318,264
 6.4 $63.97
 $55.72
 $8.25
 14.8%
(1) Represents initial rent over the term consisting of base minimum rent and common area costs.
(2) Represents expiring rent at end of lease consisting of base minimum rent and common area costs.
Results of Operations

Three months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013

The following table is a breakout of the components of minimum rents:

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

$ Change

 

% Change

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

Components of Minimum rents:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Base minimum rents

 

$

399,072

 

$

397,265

 

$

1,807

 

0.5

%

Lease termination income

 

4,198

 

4,609

 

(411

)

(8.9

)

Straight-line rent

 

11,658

 

13,429

 

(1,771

)

(13.2

)

Above and below-market tenant leases, net

 

(17,720

)

(19,602

)

1,882

 

(9.6

)

Total Minimum rents

 

$

397,208

 

$

395,701

 

$

1,507

 

0.4

%

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 Three Months Ended June 30,    
 2014 2013 $ Change % Change
 (Dollars in thousands)    
Components of Minimum rents: 
  
  
  
Base minimum rents$395,272
 $387,182
 $8,090
 2.1%
Lease termination income2,993
 2,179
 814
 37.4
Straight-line rent13,653
 11,457
 2,196
 19.2
Above and below-market tenant leases, net(21,499) (15,306) (6,193) 40.5
Total Minimum rents$390,419
 $385,512
 $4,907
 1.3%

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Base minimum rents increased $1.8$8.1 million primarily due to higher permanentincreases in occupancy and favorable lease spreadsrent between March 31,June 30, 2013 and March 31,June 30, 2014, the acquisition of an additional 50% of Quail Springs Mall during the second quarter of 2013, and the acquisition of two operating properties during the fourth quarter of 2013. These increases in occupancy and rents and these acquisitions resulted in an additional $17.0 million of Base minimum rents during the three months ended June 30, 2014. This increase wasThese increases were partially offset by our contribution of The Grand Canal Shoppes and the Shoppes at the Palazzo into a joint venture that was formed with TIAA-CREF Globel Investments, LLC (“TIAACREF”)TIAACREF during the second quarter of 2013, which resulted in $11.1$8.9 million less base minimum rents in the firstsecond quarter of 2014 compared to the firstsecond quarter of 2013.

Tenant recoveries increased $11.6 million primarily due to higher real estate tax recoveries in the second quarter of 2014, which were driven by increased real estate tax expense.

Real estate taxes increased $6.4 million primarily due to prior year refunds and lower than expected assessments at various properties during 2013.

General and administrative expense increased $15.1 million primarily due to the $17.9 million loss from the settlement of litigation in the second quarter of 2014 (Note 16).
Interest and dividend income increased $4.6 million primarily due to $2.9 million of interest income from the note receivable recorded in conjunction with the sale of Aliansce (Note 13).
Interest expense decreased $2.2$11.4 million primarily due to our contribution of The Grand Canal Shoppes and the Shoppes at the Palazzo into a joint venture that was formed with TIAACREF during the second quarter of 2013, the redemption of $608.7 million of 6.75% unsecured corporate bonds due November 9, 2015 during the second quarter of 2013, and an increase in capitalized interest primarily related to Ala Moana.
The Gain from change in control of investment properties of $219.8 million in 2013 relates to our contribution of The Grand Canal Shoppes and the Shoppes at the Palazzo into a joint venture that was formed with TIAACREF of $200 million, and the

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purchase of our partner’s interest in Quail Springs Mall, previously held in a joint venture, of $19.8 million, during the second quarter of 2013.
Loss on extinguishment of debt of $27.2 million in 2013 represents fees incurred for the early payoff of debt.  We expensed $20.5 million of fees as a result of the early redemption of the $608.7 million of 6.75% unsecured corporate bonds due November 9, 2015. In addition, we expensed $6.6 million in financing fees resulting from the refinancing of the $1.5 billion secured corporate loan.

Equity in income of Unconsolidated Real Estate affiliates increased $5.3 million primarily due to our contribution of The Grand Canal Shoppes and the Shoppes at the Palazzo into a joint venture that was formed with TIAACREF during the second quarter of 2013, which was partially offset by transaction costs associated with the formation of two joint ventures during the second quarter of 2014.

Discontinued operations, net for the three months ended June 30, 2014, is primarily comprised of a $117.5 million gain related to the sale of one property (Note 4).
Six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013
The following table is a breakout of the components of minimum rents:
 Six Months Ended June 30,    
 2014 2013 $ Change % Change
 (Dollars in thousands)    
Components of Minimum rents: 
  
  
  
Base minimum rents$791,660
 $782,181
 $9,479
 1.2%
Lease termination income7,191
 6,787
 404
 6.0
Straight-line rent25,221
 24,806
 415
 1.7
Above and below-market tenant leases, net(39,074) (34,367) (4,707) 13.7
Total Minimum rents$784,998
 $779,407
 $5,591
 0.7%

Base minimum rents increased $9.5 million primarily due to increases in occupancy and rent between June 30, 2013 and June 30, 2014, the acquisition of an additional 50% of Quail Springs Mall during the second quarter of 2013, and the acquisition of two operating properties during the fourth quarter of 2013. These increases in occupancy and rents and these acquisitions resulted in $7an additional $35.8 million of Base minimum rents during the six months ended June 30, 2014. These increases were partially offset by our contribution of The Grand Canal Shoppes and the Shoppes at the Palazzo into a joint venture that was formed with TIAACREF during the second quarter of 2013, which resulted in $26.3 million less recoveries inbase minimum rents during the first quarter ofsix months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the first quarter ofsix months ended June 30, 2013. Additionally, the first quarter of 2013 contains a $5.1 million real estate tax recovery at one operating property as a result of a settlement from a municipality. These decreases were partially offset by increased recoveries at numerous operating properties throughout the portfolio.


Other revenue increased by $6.7$8.8 million primarily due to a settlement related to land sold to a municipality in the fourth quarter of 2013.

Real estate taxes decreased $9.8 million due to an $11.1 million real estate tax settlement with a municipality at one operating property in the first quarter of 2013.

Property management2014.


General and other costsadministrative expenses increased $4.6$15.8 million primarily due to higher equity compensationthe $17.9 million loss from the settlement of litigation in the second quarter of 2014 (Note 16).

Interest and severancedividend income increased $10.3 million primarily due to $8.2 million of $2.5 million and increased professional servicesinterest income received from the note receivable recorded in conjunction with the sale of $1.5 million.

Depreciation and amortizationAliansce (Note 13).

Interest expense decreased by $18.1 million. This decrease is$22.5 million primarily due to our contribution of The Grand Canal Shoppes and the Shoppes at the Palazzo into a joint venture that was formed with TIAACREF during the second quarter of 2013, which resulted in $7.4 million less in depreciation and amortization expense. Further decrease is due to lower amortization expense related to in-place lease intangibles.

Interest income increased $5.7 million primarily due to interest income received from the note receivable recorded in conjunction with the sale of Aliansce in the third quarter of 2013.

Interest expense decreased by $12.4 million primarily due to the 2013 redemption of $700.5 million of unsecured corporate bonds.  bonds, and an increase in capitalized interest primarily related to Ala Moana.

The unsecured corporate bonds bore interest at rates that were approximately 110 to 250 basis points higher than the rates on our currently outstanding debt.

The gainGain on foreign currency represents foreign exchange gain on the note receivable denominated in Brazilian Reais receivedrecorded in conjunction with the sale of Aliansce in the third quarter of 2013.

(Note 13).


The Warrant liability adjustment for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013 represents the non-cash income or expense recognized as a result of the change in the fair value of the Warrant liability. We incurred a net Warrant liability adjustment of $40.5 million during the first quarter of 2013. This adjustment reflects our purchase of the Warrants from Fairholme and Blackstone, as the amount paid exceeded the liability by approximately $55 million. This was partially offset by the revaluation of the remaining

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Warrants as of March 28, 2013. As of March 28, 2013, an amendment to the Warrant agreement changed the classification of the Warrants owned by Brookfield from a liability to a component of permanent equity. As a result, the Warrants have not been revalued after March 28, 2013. Refer to Note 89 for a discussion of transactions related to the Warrants.


The Gain from change in control of investment properties of $219.8 million in 2013 relates to our contribution of The Grand Canal Shoppes and The Shoppes at the Palazzo into a joint venture, of $200 million, and the purchase of our partner’s interest in Quail Springs Mall, previously held in a joint venture, of $19.8 million.

Loss on extinguishment of debt of $9.3$36.5 million in 2013 represents fees incurred for the early payoff of debt.  We expensed $20.5 million of fees as a result of the early redemption of the $608.7 million of 6.75% unsecured corporate bonds due November 9, 2015. In addition, we expensed $6.6 million in financing fees resulting from the refinancing of the $1.5 billion secured corporate loan, $3.6 million as a result of the early redemption of $91.8 million of 5.38% unsecured corporate bonds due November 26, 2013, and $5.7$5.8 million as a result of the early payoff of mortgage debt at one operating property inproperty.

Discontinued operations, net for the first quartersix months ended June 30, 2014 is primarily comprised of 2013.

Provision for income tax expense increased $3.6a $117.5 million primarily due to an increase of $2 million of tax expense caused by the foreign exchange rate gain related to the Rique note receivable.

Equity in income of unconsolidated real estate tax affiliates decreased $6 million primarily related to the sale of Aliansce in September 2013.

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The equity in income (loss) of Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates — gain on investment of $3.4 million represents the gain from the dilution of our investment in Aliansce as a result of its secondary equity offering, which occurred during the first quarter of 2013.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary source of cash is from the ownership and management of our properties.  We may also raise cash from refinancings or borrowings under our revolving credit facility.  Our primary uses of cash include payment of operating expenses and capital, working capital, debt service, reinvestment in and redevelopment of properties, tenant allowances and dividends.

We anticipate maintaining financial flexibility by managing our future maturities, amortization of debt, cross collateralizations and corporate guarantees, improving operations and providing the necessary capital to fund growth.  We believe that we currently have sufficient liquidity to satisfy all of our commitments in the form of $403.1$242.0 million of consolidated unrestricted cash and $668.2$918.2 million of available credit under our credit facility as of March 31,June 30, 2014, as well as anticipated cash provided by operations.

Our key financing and capital raising objectives include:

·to refinance our maturing debt and certain debt that is prepayable without penalty,

·to manage future debt maturities coming due in any one year; and

·to reduce the amount of debt that is recourse to us.

We may also raise capital through public or private issuances of debt securities, preferred stock, common stock, common units of the Operating PartnershipGGPOP or other capital raising activities.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we

We executed the following refinancing and capital transactions (at our proportionate share):

·acquired 27.6 million of GGP common shares held by Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. at $20.12 per share for a total price of approximately $556 million, funded by a draw on our Facility;

·completed $685 million$1.2 billion of secured financings, lowering the average interest rate 30130 basis points from 4.7%4.8% to 4.4%3.5%, lengthening our average term-to-maturity from 1.91.7 years to 8.57.1 years, and generating net proceeds of $159$502.4 million; and

amended our $1.4 billion corporate loan secured by cross-collateralized mortgages on 14 properties, lowering the interest rate from LIBOR plus 2.50% to LIBOR plus 1.75%, thus reducing our annual interest expense by $10.4 million.  The loan matures on April 26, 2016, and then after, has two one-year maturity date extension options.


During the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Tax Court entered an adverse opinion in our ongoing tax indemnification litigation. As a result, we may pay approximately $202 million in tax and related interest in the third or fourth quarter of 2014 (Note 16).

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As of March 31,June 30, 2014, we have $2.2$2.0 billion of debt pre-payable without penalty.  We may pursue opportunities to refinance this debt at lower interest rates and longer maturities.

As a result of our financing efforts in 2014, we have reduced the amount of debt due in the next three years from $1.9 billion to $1.3$1.1 billion, representing 7.5%6.2% of our total debt at maturity.  The maximum amount due in any one of the next ten years is no more than $3.0 billion or approximately 17.1%16.7% of our total debt at maturity. In 2022, the $3.0 billion of debt maturing includes $1.4 billion for Ala Moana.

As of March 31,June 30, 2014, our proportionate share of total debt aggregated $19.3 billion.  Our total debt includes our consolidated debt of $16.2$16.1 billion, of which $15.7$15.8 billion is secured and $217.5$215.9 million is corporate unsecured, and $331.8$81.8 million is outstanding on the Facility. Our total debt also includes $3.2$3.3 billion of our share of the secured debt of our Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates. Of our proportionate share of total debt, $1.8$2.0 billion is recourse to the Company or its subsidiaries (including the Facility) due to guarantees or other security provisions for the benefit of the note holder.

The following table illustrates the scheduled payments for our proportionate share of total debt as of March 31,June 30, 2014.  The $206.2 million of Junior Subordinated Notes are due in 2041,2036, but we may redeem them any time after April 30, 2011 (Note 6)7).  As we do not expect to redeem the notes prior to maturity, they are included in the consolidated debt maturing subsequent to 2018.

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Consolidated(1)

 

Unconsolidated(1)

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2014

 

$

114,786

 

$

16,132

 

2015

 

720,172

 

199,836

 

2016

 

719,329

 

27,188

 

2017

 

880,295

 

334,048

 

2018

 

2,263,367

 

232,066

 

Subsequent

 

11,401,759

 

2,385,091

 

 

 

$

16,099,708

 

$

3,194,361

 

 Consolidated(1) Unconsolidated(1)
 (Dollars in thousands)
2014$75,534
 $13,339
2015513,537
 199,841
2016719,114
 27,194
2017863,066
 334,054
20181,913,556
 232,072
Subsequent11,892,741
 2,555,968
 $15,977,548
 $3,362,468

(1) Excludes $16.0$19.1 million of adjustments related to special improvement district liabilities and debt market rate adjustment.

We generally believe that we will be able to extend the maturity date, repay or refinance the consolidated debt that is scheduled to mature in 2014.  We also believe that the joint ventures will be able to refinance the debt of our Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates upon maturity; however there can be no assurance that we will be able to refinance or restructure such debt on acceptable terms or otherwise, or that joint venture operations or contributions by us and/or our partners will be sufficient to repay such loans.


Acquisitions and Joint Venture Activity

From time-to-time we may acquire whole or partial interests in high-quality retail properties that are consistent with our strategy of owning and operating best-in-class retail properties. Such assets provide long-term embedded growth or potential redevelopment opportunities.

On June 27, 2014, we contributed $106.6 million to a joint venture that acquired acquired 685 5th Avenue in New York, New York for a gross purchase price of $521.4 million with $340.0 million in gross property-level financing. The property comprises approximately 25,000 square feet of retail space and 115,000 square feet of office space. We have a 50% interest in the joint venture and account for the joint venture under the equity method of accounting because we share control over major decisions with our joint venture partner, which has substantive participating rights. The property will be accounted for as an Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliate, and is recorded within Investment in and loans to/from Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates on our Consolidated Balance Sheets (Note 6). In connection with the acquisition, we provided an $85.3 million loan to our joint venture partner (Note 13).

The Company also entered into an agreement to acquire a 50% interest in approximately 58,000 square feet of retail space at 530 5th Avenue in New York City for a gross purchase price of approximately $295 million (approximately $147.5 million at our proportionate share). The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2014.


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The Company also entered into an agreement to acquire a 50% interest in 218 West 57th Street in New York City for a gross purchase price of $81.5 million ($40.8 million at our proportionate share). The property comprises approximately 35,000 square feet of retail space. The acquisition is expected to close in mid-2016.

Warrants and Brookfield Investor Ownership

Brookfield owns or manages on behalf of third parties all of the Company’s remaining outstanding Warrants (Note 8)9), which are exercisable into approximately 4952 million common shares of the Company at a weighted-average exercise price of $9.29$9.23 per share, assuming net share settlement. The Warrants will continue to adjust for dividends paid by the Company.

As of February 18, 2014, Brookfield’s potential ownership of the Company (assuming full share settlement of the Warrants) is 40.9%, which is stated in their Form 13D filed on the same date.  If Brookfield held or managed this same ownership through the maturity date of the Warrants, assuming:  (a) GGP’s common stock price increased $10 per share and (b) the Warrants were adjusted for the impact of regular dividends, we estimate that their ownership would be 39.9%39.8% of the Company under net share settlement, and 41.4%41.3% of the company under full share settlement.


Redevelopments

We are currently redeveloping several consolidated and unconsolidated properties primarily to convert large-scale anchor boxes into smaller leasable areas and to create new in-line retail space and new restaurant venues.  The execution of these redevelopment projects within our portfolio was identified as providing compelling risk-adjusted returns on investment.

We have identified approximately $2.2 billion of income producing redevelopment projects within our portfolio, over 80% of which is being invested into Class A malls.  We currently expect to achieve returns of approximately 12% on projects that have opened and 8 — 10% on projects under construction or in our pipeline, which average 9% - 11% for all projects (cash on cost, first year stabilized).  We plan to fund these redevelopments with available cash flow, construction financing, and proceeds from debt refinancings.  We continue to evaluate a number of other redevelopment projects to further enhance the quality of our assets.  We currently expect to achieve returns that average 9-11% for all projects (cash on cost, first year stabilized).  Expected returns are based on the completion of current and future redevelopment projects, and the success of the leasing and asset management plans in place for each project. Expected returns are subject to a number of variables, risks, and uncertainties including those disclosed within Item 1A of our Annual Report. We also refer the reader to our disclosure related to forward-looking statements, below. The following table illustrates our planned redevelopments:

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Property

 

Description

 

Ownership %

 

GGP’s Total
Projected Share
of Cost

 

GGP’s
Investment to
Date (1)

 

Expected Return
on Investment (2)

 

Expected
Project
Opening

 

Major Development Summary (in millions, at share unless otherwise noted)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Open

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Northridge

Northridge, CA

 

The Sports Authority, Yardhouse and Plaza

 

100

%

$

12.2

 

$

11.3

 

14%

 

Open

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fashion Show

Las Vegas, NV

 

Addition of Macy’s Men’s and inline

 

100

%

34.8

 

31.3

 

23%

 

Open

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oakwood Center

Gretna, LA

 

West wing redevelopment and Dick’s Sporting Goods

 

100

%

19.0

 

14.6

 

9%

 

Open

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glendale Galleria (3)

Glendale, CA

 

Addition of Bloomingdale’s, remerchandising, business development and renovation

 

50

%

51.7

 

47.4

 

12%

 

Open

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Mall in Columbia

Columbia, MD

 

Lifestyle expansion

 

100

%

23.6

 

16.2

 

12%

 

Open

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oakbrook Center

Oakbrook, IL

 

Conversion of former anchor space into Container Store, Pirch and inline

 

48

%

15.0

 

12.2

 

10%

 

Open

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Projects

Various Malls

 

Redevelopment projects at various malls

 

N/A

 

148.4

 

126.9

 

10%

 

Open

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Open Projects

 

 

 

$

304.7

 

$

259.9

 

12%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Under Construction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Woodlands (3)

Woodlands, TX

 

Addition of Nordstrom in former Sears box

 

100

%

$

44.7

 

$

31.9

 

7-9%

 

Q3 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mayfair Mall (3)

Wauwatosa, WI

 

Nordstrom

 

100

%

72.3

 

7.5

 

6-8%

 

Q3 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ridgedale Center (3)

Minnetonka, MN

 

Nordstrom, Macy’s Expansion, New Inline GLA and renovation

 

100

%

106.2

 

24.1

 

8-9%

 

Q3 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Southwest Plaza

Littleton, CO

 

Redevelopment

 

100

%

72.6

 

1.8

 

9-10%

 

Q4 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ala Moana Center (3)

Honolulu, HI

 

Demolish existing Sears store and expand mall, adding anchor, box and inline tenants, reconfigure center court

 

100

%

573.2

 

275.7

 

9-10%

 

Q4 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Projects

Various Malls

 

Redevelopment projects at various malls

 

N/A

 

195.8

 

58.9

 

8-9%

 

Various

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Projects Under Construction

 

 

 

$

1,064.8

 

$

399.9

 

8-10%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Projects in Pipeline

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baybrook Mall

Friendswood, TX

 

Expansion

 

53

%

$

76.3

 

$

1.0

 

9-10%

 

TBD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Staten Island Mall

Staten Island, NY

 

Expansion

 

100

%

156.1

 

1.7

 

10-11%

 

TBD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Mall Development

Norwalk, CT

 

Ground up mall development

 

100

%

285.0

 

35.8

 

8-10%

 

TBD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ala Moana Center Honolulu, HI

 

Nordstrom box repositioning

 

100

%

85.0

 

 

9-10%

 

TBD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Projects

Various Malls

 

Redevelopment projects at various malls

 

N/A

 

211.6

 

5.0

 

9-10%

 

TBD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Projects in Pipeline

 

 

 

$

814.0

 

$

43.5

 

8-10%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Development Summary

 

 

 

$

2,183.5

 

$

703.3

 

9-11%

 

 

 



PropertyDescription Ownership % 
GGP’s Total
Projected Share
of Cost
 
GGP’s
Investment to
Date (1)
 
Expected 
Return
on Investment (2)
 
Expected
Project
Opening
Major Development Summary (in millions, at share unless otherwise noted)    
  
    
            
Open     
  
    
Northridge
Northridge, CA
The Sports Authority, Yardhouse and Plaza 100% $12.2
 $11.3
 14% Open
            
Fashion Show
Las Vegas, NV
Addition of Macy's Men's and inline 100% 34.8
 32.0
 23% Open
            
Oakwood Center
Gretna, LA
West wing redevelopment and Dick's Sporting Goods 100% 19.0
 15.3
 9% Open
            
Glendale Galleria (3)
Glendale, CA
Addition of Bloomingdale's, remerchandising, business development and renovation 50% 51.7
 49.1
 12% Open
            
The Mall in Columbia
Columbia, MD
Lifestyle expansion 100% 23.6
 17.7
 12% Open
            
Oakbrook Center
Oakbrook, IL
Conversion of former anchor space into Container Store, Pirch and inline 48% 15.0
 12.8
 10% Open
            
Other Projects
Various Malls
Redevelopment projects at various malls N/A 169.3
 147.2
 10% Open
            
 Total Open Projects   $325.6
 $285.4
 12%  
            
Under Construction     
  
    
            
The Woodlands (3)
Woodlands, TX
Addition of Nordstrom in former Sears box 100% $44.7
 $36.1
 7-9% Q3 2014
            
Mayfair Mall (3)
Wauwatosa, WI
Nordstrom 100% 72.3
 11.0
 6-8% Q3 2015
            
Ridgedale Center (3)
Minnetonka, MN
Nordstrom, Macy's Expansion, New Inline GLA and renovation 100% 106.2
 31.0
 8-9% Q3 2015
            
Southwest Plaza
Littleton, CO
Redevelopment 100% 72.6
 5.1
 9-10% Q4 2015
            
Ala Moana Center (3)
Honolulu, HI
Demolish existing Sears store and expand mall, adding anchor, box and inline tenants, reconfigure center court 100% 573.2
 294.3
 9-10% Q4 2015
            
Baybrook Mall
Friendswood, TX
Total Projects Under Construction 53% 76.3
 17.5
 9-10% Q4 2015
            
Other Projects
Various Malls
Expansion N/A 192.1
 62.4
 8-9% Various
            
 Total Projects Under Construction   $1,137.4
 $457.4
 8-10%  
            
Projects in Pipeline     
  
    
            
Staten Island Mall
Staten Island, NY
Expansion 100% 156.1
 2.4
 10-11% TBD
            
New Mall Development
Norwalk, CT
Ground up mall development 100% 285.0
 36.8
 8-10% TBD
            
Ala Moana Center Honolulu, HINordstrom box repositioning 100% 85.0
 
 9-10% TBD
            
Other Projects
Various Malls
Redevelopment projects at various malls N/A 194.4
 6.5
 9-10% TBD
            
 Total Projects in Pipeline   $720.5
 $45.7
 8-10%  
            
 Total Development Summary   $2,183.5
 $788.5
 9-11%  
(1)Projected costs and investments to date exclude capitalized interest and internal overhead.

(2)Return on investment represents first year stabilized cash on cost return, based upon budgeted assumptions.  Actual costs may vary.

(3)Project ROI includes income related to uplift on existing space.


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Our investment in these projects for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 has increased from December 31, 2013, in conjunction with the applicable development plan and as projects near completion. The completion of the project at Glendale Galleria and the continued progression of the redevelopment projects at Ala Moana Center and Ridgedale Center resulted in increases to GGP’s investment to date.

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Capital Expenditures, Capitalized Interest and Overhead (at share)

The following table illustrates our capital expenditures, capitalized interest, and internal costs associated with leasing and development overhead, which primarily relate to ordinary capital projects at our operating properties.  In addition, we incurred tenant allowances and capitalized leasing costs for our operating properties as outlined below.  Capitalized interest and internal costs associated with development and leasing overhead are based on qualified expenditures and interest rates and are amortized over lives which are consistent with the related asset.

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

Capital expenditures (1)

 

$

33,698

 

$

25,462

 

Tenant allowances

 

32,079

 

36,880

 

Capitalized interest and capitalized overhead

 

16,202

 

15,230

 

Total

 

$

81,979

 

$

77,572

 


  Six Months Ended June 30,
  2014 2013
  (Dollars in thousands)
Capital expenditures (1) $68,818
 $58,168
Tenant allowances (2) 61,584
 70,385
Capitalized interest and capitalized overhead 31,112
 29,188
Total $161,514
 $157,741
(1) Reflects only non-tenant operating capital expenditures.

(2) Tenant allowances paid on 2.3 million square feet.
The increase in Capital expenditures is primarily driven by refurbishment projects that improve the quality of our properties.

Common Stock Dividends

Our Board of Directors declared common stock dividends during 2014 and 2013 as follows:

Declaration Date

 

Record Date

 

Payment Date

 

Dividend Per Share

 

2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 26

 

April 15

 

April 30

 

$

0.15

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 28

 

December 13

 

January 2, 2014

 

$

0.14

 

July 29

 

October 15

 

October 29, 2013

 

0.13

 

May 10

 

July 16

 

July 30, 2013

 

0.12

 

February 4

 

April 16

 

April 30, 2013

 

0.12

 

Declaration DateRecord DatePayment DateDividend Per Share
2014   
May 15July 15July 31, 2014$0.15
February 26April 15April 30, 20140.15
2013   
October 28December 13January 2, 2014$0.14
July 29October 15October 29, 20130.13
May 10July 16July 30, 20130.12
February 4April 16April 30, 20130.12

Preferred Stock Dividends

On February 13, 2013, we issued, under a public offering, 10,000,000 shares of 6.375% Series A Cumulative Stock at a price of $25.00 per share.  Our Board of Directors declared preferred stock dividends during 2014 and 2013 as follows:

Declaration Date

 

Record Date

 

Payment Date

 

Dividend Per Share

 

2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 26

 

March 17

 

April 1

 

$

0.3984

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 28

 

December 13

 

January 2, 2014

 

$

0.3984

 

July 29

 

September 13

 

October 1, 2013

 

0.3984

 

May 10

 

June 14

 

July 1, 2013

 

0.3984

 

March 4

 

March 15

 

April 1, 2013

 

0.2125

 

Declaration DateRecord DatePayment DateDividend Per Share
2014   
May 15June 16July 1, 2014$0.3984
February 26March 17April 1, 20140.3984
2013   
October 28December 13January 2, 2014$0.3984
July 29September 13October 1, 20130.3984
May 10June 14July 1, 20130.3984
March 4March 15April 1, 20130.2125

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Summary of Cash Flows

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities was $237.1$544.3 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and $115.1$313.9 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013.  Significant changes in the components of net cash provided by operating activities include:

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·in 2014, a decrease in interest costs primarily as a result of the of the redemption of unsecured corporate bonds; and

·

in 2013, a decrease in Accounts payable and accrued expenses primarily attributable to a settlement with the 2006 Lenders (Note 15).

Lenders.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities was $(119.3)$(348.0) million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and $(43.8)$228.5 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013.  Significant components of net cash used in investing activities include:

·

in 2014, development of real estate and property improvements, $(128.9)$(272.7) million;

·

in 2013, development of real estate and property improvements, $(75.6)$(175.7) million; and

·

in 2013, distributions received from our Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates in excess of income, $75.2$101.4 million.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities was $(292.0)$(531.5) million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and $(131.3)$(462.2) million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2013.  Significant components of net cash used in financing activities include:

·

in 2014, proceeds from the refinancing or issuance of mortgages, notes, and loans payable, of $1,751 million net of principal payments $398.0of $(1,448) million;

·

in 2014, the acquisition of 27.6 million shares of our common stock $(555.8) million;

·

in 2014, cash distributions paid to common stockholders of $(127.6)$(260.1) million;

·

in 2013, proceeds from the refinancing or issuance of mortgages, notes, and loans payable of $3,663 million, net of principal payments $363.1of $(3,532) million;

·

in 2013, proceeds from the issuance of preferred stock, $242.0 million;

·

in 2013, purchase of the Fairholme and Blackstone Warrants $(633.2) million (Note 8)9); and

·

in 2013, cash distributions paid to common stockholders of $(103.3)$(216.0) million.


Seasonality

Although we have a year-long temporary leasing program, occupancies for short-term tenants and, therefore, rental income recognized, are higher during fourth quarter of the year.  In addition, the majority of our tenants have December or January lease years for purposes of calculating annual overage rent amounts.  Accordingly, overage rent thresholds are most commonly achieved in the fourth quarter.  As a result, revenue production is generally highest in the fourth quarter of each year.


Critical Accounting Policies

Our discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our consolidated interim financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and contingencies as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. We evaluate our assumptions and estimates on an ongoing basis. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

A disclosure of our critical accounting policies which affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements is included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

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REIT Requirements

In order to remain qualified as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, we must distribute or pay tax on 100% of our capital gains and distribute at least 90% of our ordinary taxable income to stockholders.  See Note 78 to the consolidated financial statements for more detail on our ability to remain qualified as a REIT.

Refer also to the accounting policies discussed in Note 2.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Refer to Note 2 for a discussion of the revised definition of discontinued operations which weand a recently-issued revenue recognition pronouncement. We have elected to adopt the revised definition of discontinued operations prospectively on January 1, 2015, pursuant to the pronouncement’s terms.

The recently-issued revenue recognition pronouncement is effective January 1, 2017, and we are evaluating its impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Non-GAAP Supplemental Financial Measures and Definitions

Net Operating Income (“NOI”)and Company NOI

The Company defines NOI as income from property operations after operating expenses have been deducted, but prior to deducting financing, administrative and income tax expenses.  NOI has been reflected on a proportionate basis (at the Company’s ownership share).  Other REITs may use different methodologies for calculating NOI, and accordingly, the Company’s NOI may not be comparable to other REITs.  The Company considers NOI a helpful supplemental measure of its operating performance because it is a direct measure of the actual results of our properties.  Because NOI excludes general and administrative expenses, interest expense, retail investment property impairment or non-recoverable development costs, depreciation and amortization, gains and losses from property dispositions, allocations to noncontrolling interests, provision for income taxes, discontinued operations, preferred stock dividends, and extraordinary items, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, reflects the revenues and expenses directly associated with owning and operating commercial real estate properties and the impact on operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs.

The Company also considers Company NOI to be a helpful supplemental measure of its operating performance because it excludes from NOI certain non-cash and non-comparable items such as straight-line rent and intangible asset and liability amortization, which are a result of our emergence, acquisition accounting and other capital contribution or restructuring events. However, due to the exclusions noted, Company NOI should only be used as an alternative measure of the Company’s financial performance.  We present Company NOI and Company FFO (as defined below), as we believe certain investors and other users of our financial information use these measures of the Company’s historical operating performance.


Funds From Operations (“FFO”) and Company FFO

The Company determines FFO based upon the definition set forth by National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”).  The Company determines FFO to be our share of consolidated net income (loss) computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding real estate related depreciation and amortization, excluding gains and losses from extraordinary items, excluding cumulative effects of accounting changes, excluding gains and losses from the sales of, or any impairment charges related to, previously depreciated operating properties, plus the allocable portion of FFO of unconsolidated joint ventures based upon our economic ownership interest, and all determined on a consistent basis in accordance with GAAP.  As with our presentation of NOI, FFO has been reflected on a proportionate basis.

We consider FFO a helpful supplemental measure of the operating performance for equity REITs and a complement to GAAP measures because it is a recognized measure of performance by the real estate industry.  FFO facilitates an understanding of the operating performance of our properties between periods because it does not give effect to real estate depreciation and amortization since these amounts are computed to allocate the cost of a property over its useful life.  Since values for well-maintained real estate assets have historically increased or decreased based upon prevailing market conditions, the Company believes that FFO provides investors with a clearer view of the Company’s operating performance.

As with our presentation of Company NOI, the Company also considers Company FFO to be a helpful supplemental measure of the operating performance for equity REITs because it excludes from FFO certain items that are non-cash and certain non-comparable items such as our Company NOI adjustments, and FFO items such as FFO from discontinued operations related to the spin-off of Rouse Properties, Inc, mark-to-market adjustments on debt and gains on the extinguishment of debt, Warrant liability adjustment, and interest expense on debt repaid or settled all which are a result of our emergence, acquisition accounting and other capital contribution or restructuring events.

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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP Financial Measures

The Company presents NOI and FFO as they are financial measures widely used in the REIT industry.  In order to provide a better understanding of the relationship between our non-GAAP financial measures of NOI, Company NOI, FFO and Company FFO, reconciliations have been provided as follows: a reconciliation of GAAP operating income to NOI and Company NOI and a reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to General Growth Properties, Inc. to FFO and Company FFO.  None of our non-GAAP financial measures represents cash flow from operating activities in accordance with GAAP, none should be considered as an alternative to GAAP net income (loss) attributable to General Growth Properties, Inc. and none are necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs.  In addition, the Company has presented such financial measures on a consolidated and unconsolidated basis (at the Company’s ownership share) as the Company believes that given the significance of the Company’s operations that are owned through investments accounted for on the equity method of accounting, the detail of the operations of the Company’s unconsolidated properties provides important insights into the income and FFO produced by such investments for the Company as a whole.

The following tables reconcile operating income to NOI and Company NOI (dollars in thousands) for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013:

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

$

225,850

 

$

197,909

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management fees and other corporate revenues

 

(16,687

)

(15,931

)

Property management and other costs

 

44,979

 

40,339

 

General and administrative

 

11,599

 

10,933

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

174,461

 

192,595

 

Noncontrolling interest in NOI of Consolidated Properties and other

 

(3,801

)

(3,502

)

NOI of unconsolidated properties

 

94,109

 

89,373

 

Total NOI adjustments

 

304,660

 

313,807

 

Proportionate NOI

 

530,510

 

511,716

 

Company NOI adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

Straight-line rent

 

(9,587

)

(16,477

)

Above and below-market leases amortization, net

 

24,277

 

24,703

 

Real estate tax stabilization agreement

 

1,578

 

1,578

 

Amortization of below-market ground leases

 

1,325

 

1,379

 

Total Company NOI adjustments

 

17,593

 

11,183

 

Company NOI

 

$

548,103

 

$

522,899

 

  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2014 2013 2014 2013
         
Operating income $207,913
 $198,637
 $431,868
 $395,756
         
Management fees and other corporate revenues (17,717) (17,307) (34,403) (33,239)
Property management and other costs 40,107
 41,558
 85,071
 81,897
General and administrative 28,232
 13,124
 39,831
 24,057
Depreciation and amortization 177,430
 188,038
 351,201
 379,745
Loss on sales of investment properties 44
 
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Noncontrolling interest in NOI of Consolidated Properties and other (5,176) (3,715) (8,976) (7,216)
NOI of unconsolidated properties 110,591
 97,836
 204,702
 187,212
Total NOI adjustments 333,511

319,534

637,470

632,456
Proportionate NOI 541,424

518,171

1,069,338

1,028,212
Company NOI adjustments:        
Straight-line rent (21,184) (15,523) (30,681) (31,918)
Above and below-market leases amortization, net 25,753
 20,704
 49,885
 44,866
Real estate tax stabilization agreement 1,401
 1,578
 2,979
 3,156
Amortization of below-market ground leases 1,274
 1,388
 2,595
 2,764
Total Company NOI adjustments 7,244

8,147

24,778

18,868
Company NOI $548,668

$526,318

$1,094,116

$1,047,080

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The following tables reconcile Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders to FFO and Company FFO for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2014 and 2013:

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Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2014

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to General Growth Properties, Inc.

 

$

128,036

 

$

(11,526

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization of capitalized real estate costs

 

218,392

 

231,198

 

Gains on sales of investment properties

 

(6,299

)

(3,124

)

Noncontrolling interests in depreciation of Consolidated Properties

 

(1,662

)

(1,769

)

Provision for impairment excluded from FFO of discontinued operations

 

 

4,975

 

Redeemable noncontrolling interests

 

664

 

(80

)

Depreciation and amortization of discontinued operations

 

35

 

1,695

 

Preferred Stock dividends

 

(3,984

)

(2,125

)

Total FFO adjustments

 

207,146

 

230,770

 

Proportionate FFO

 

335,182

 

219,244

 

Company FFO Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

Straight-line rent

 

(9,587

)

(16,477

)

Above and below-market leases amortization, net

 

24,277

 

24,703

 

Real estate tax stabilization agreement

 

1,578

 

1,578

 

Amortization of below-market ground leases

 

1,325

 

1,379

 

Interest expense (1)

 

8,628

 

(3,318

)

Gain on foreign currency

 

(5,182

)

 

Warrant liability adjustment

 

 

40,546

 

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

9,319

 

Provision for income taxes

 

2,050

 

 

FFO from discontinued operations

 

(65,852

)

(24,440

)

Company FFO

 

$

292,419

 

$

252,534

 

 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2014 2013 2014 2013
        
Net income attributable to General Growth Properties, Inc.173,724
 209,375
 301,760
 197,849
        
Depreciation and amortization of capitalized real estate costs220,367
 229,321
 438,070
 459,631
Gains on sales of investment properties(117,417) 440
 (123,716) (2,683)
Gains from changes in control of investment properties
 (219,784) 
 (219,784)
Noncontrolling interests in depreciation of Consolidated Properties(2,266) (1,788) (3,928) (3,557)
Provision for impairment excluded from FFO of discontinued operations
 
 
 4,975
Redeemable noncontrolling interests973
 1,483
 1,637
 1,403
Depreciation and amortization of discontinued operations524
 7,242
 1,252
 9,828
Preferred Stock dividends(3,984) (3,984) (7,968) (6,109)
Total FFO adjustments98,197

12,930

305,347

243,704
Proportionate FFO271,921

222,305

607,107

441,553
Company FFO Adjustments:       
Straight-line rent(21,184) (15,523) (30,681) (31,918)
Above and below-market leases amortization, net25,753
 20,704
 49,885
 44,866
Real estate tax stabilization agreement1,401
 1,578
 2,979
 3,156
Amortization of below-market ground leases1,274
 1,388
 2,595
 2,764
General and Administrative17,854
 
 17,854
 
Interest Income(75) 
 (75) 
Interest expense (1)2,866
 5,190
 11,494
 1,823
Gain on foreign currency(3,772) 
 (8,955) 
Warrant liability adjustment
 
 
 40,546
Loss on extinguishment of debt
 27,159
 
 36,478
Provision for income taxes1,492
 
 3,542
 
FFO from discontinued operations23
 3,399
 (65,771) (20,529)
Company FFO$297,553

$266,200

$589,974

$518,739

(1) Interest expense adjustments include default interest, mark-to-market adjustments on debt, write-off of mark-to-market adjustments on extinguished debt, debt extinguishment expenses and losses on extinguished debt.


Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made in this section or elsewhere in this report may be deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statement are based on reasonable assumption, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained, and it is possible that actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements due to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the Company’s ability to refinance, extend, restructure or repay near and intermediate term debt, its indebtedness, its ability to raise capital through equity issuances, asset sales or the incurrence of new debt, retail and credit market conditions, impairments, its liquidity demands, retail and economic conditions. The Company discusses these and other risks and uncertainties in its annual and quarterly periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company may update that discussion in its periodic reports, but otherwise takes no duty or obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise.


ITEM 3QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

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There have been no significant changes in the market risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

ITEM 4MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15(d)-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”)).

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Based on that evaluation, the CEO and the CFO have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.


PART IIOTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

In the normal course of business, from time to time, we are involved in legal proceedings relating to the ownership and operations of our properties. In management’s opinion, the liabilities, if any, that may ultimately result from such legal actions are not expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

Urban Litigation

In October 2004, certain limited partners (the “Urban Plaintiffs”"Urban Plaintiffs") of Urban Shopping Centers, L.P. (“Urban”("Urban") filed a lawsuit against Urban’sUrban's general partner, Head Acquisition, L.P. (“Head”("Head"), as well as TRCLP,The Rouse Company, LP ("TRCLP"), Simon Property Group, Inc., Westfield America, Inc., and various of their affiliates, including Head’sHead's general partners (collectively, the “Urban Defendants”"Urban Defendants"), in Circuit Court in Cook County, Illinois. GGP, Inc., GGPLPGGPOP and other affiliates were later included as Urban Defendants. The lawsuit alleges,alleged, among other things, that the Urban Defendants breached the Urban partnership agreement, unjustly enriched themselves through misappropriation of partnership opportunities, failed to grow the partnership, breached their fiduciary duties, and tortiously interfered with several contractual relationships. The plaintiffs seeksought relief in the form of unspecified monetary damages and equitable relief requiring, among other things, the Urban Defendants, including GGP, Inc. and its affiliates, to engage in certain future transactions through the Urban Partnership.  On June 24, 2013,May 19, 2014 the court held oral argument on Company settled
the parties’ cross-motionslitigation and recorded a loss of $17.9 million, which is included in General and administrative expense in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The Company invested $60.0 million in Urban and contributed, at fair value, a 5.6% interest in three assets in exchange for partial summary judgment.preferred equity interests. The court rendered its decisions on these motions on November 7, 2013, affirming certain of the motions for plaintiffs and the co-defendants and denying others. A trial dateCompany has been scheduled for May 27, 2014.  The parties are continuing discussions regarding potential settlement terms; however, it is not possibleno obligation to determine whether such discussions will ultimately resultengage in a settlement acceptable to all parties.

As a result of our consideration of the risksfuture activity through Urban other than transactions associated with this matter, the uncertainty regarding the outcome of the settlement discussions, as well as discussions with counsel, the Company has concluded that we cannot reasonably estimate a possible range of potential loss related to the Urban Plaintiffs’ lawsuit due to the broad spectrum of monetary and non-monetary remedies that may result from the outcome of the matter and the difficulty in calculating and allocating damages (if any) among the defendants.  Therefore, no range of loss has been disclosed in the accompanying consolidated financial statements as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

John Schreiber, one of our former directors, serves on the board of directors of, and is an investor in, an entity that is a principal investor in the Urban Plaintiffs, and is himself an investor in the Urban Plaintiffs and, therefore, has a financial interest in the outcome of the litigation that may be adverse to us.

partnership assets.

Tax Indemnification Liability

Pursuant to the Investment Agreements, GGPthe Company has indemnified HHC from and against 93.75% of any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities and reasonable expenses to which HHC and its subsidiaries become subject, in each case solely to the extent directly attributable to MPC Taxes (as defined in the Investment Agreements) in an amount up to $303.8 million.  Under certain circumstances, wethe Company agreed to be responsible for interest or penalties attributable to such MPC Taxes in excess of the $303.8 million.  The IRS disagrees with the method used to report gains for income tax purposes that are the subject of the MPC taxes.  As a result of this disagreement, The Howard Hughes Company, LLC and Howard Hughes Properties, Inc. filed petitions in the United States Tax Court on May 6, 2011, contesting this liability for the 2007 and 2008 years and a trial was held in early November 2012.  The Tax Court rendered its opinion on June 2, 2014, in favor of the IRS. The Company is in the process of evaluating its course of action, but regardless of whether the Company decides to appeal or

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not, the Company may pay approximately $202 million in tax and related interest in accordance with the Investment Agreements in the third or fourth quarter of 2014. The Internal Revenue Service has opened an audit for these two2 taxpayers for 2009 through 2011 with respect to MPC Taxes.  The outcome of this Tax Court decision will impactTaxes; however, the timing ofCompany does not expect any material taxes or interest or penalties to be due for these years based on a change to the payment of the MPC taxes to HHC.  We anticipatemethod outlined by the Tax Court’s decision in 2014.  We haveCourt.

The Company has accrued $303.6approximately $322 million as of March 31, 2014 and December 

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31, 2013 related to the tax indemnification liability.  In addition, we have accrued $21.6 million of interest related to the tax indemnification liability in accounts payable and accrued expenses on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31,June 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013.2013.  As a result of ourthe Company's consideration of the risks associated with this matter, including the timing of recognition of indemnified and non-indemnified income by HHC, the use of specific deductions, and the ultimate amount of indemnified income recognized, as well as discussions with counsel, the Company believes that the aggregate liability recorded of $325.2approximately $322 million represents management’s best estimate of our liability as of March 31,June 30, 2014, and that the probability that wethe Company will incur a loss in excess of this amount is remote. Depending on the outcome of the Tax Court litigation, it is possible that we may make potentially significant payments on the tax indemnification liability in 2014.  We do not expect that these payments will exceed the tax indemnification liability accrued as of March 31, 2014.



ITEM 1A   RISK FACTORS

There are no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report.

ITEM 2   UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table provides the information with respect to the stock repurchases made by GGP during the quartersix months ended March 31,June 30, 2014.

Period
Total Number of
Shares Purchased (1)
 
Average Price
Paid per Share
 
Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or
Programs
 
Maximum Number or
Approximate Dollar Value
of Shares that May Yet be
Purchased Under the Plans
or Programs
February (February 10, 2014)27,624,282
 $20.12
 
 $117,558,939.06
Total27,624,282
 $20.12
 
 $117,558,939.06


(1) The Company’s stock repurchase program, approved by our Board of Directors on August 8, 2011, authorizes the purchase of up to $250 million of the Company’s common stock. The Company’s stock repurchase program has no fixed expiration date.  On February 10, 2014, the Company repurchased 27,624,282 shares of common stock from affiliates of Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P., at $20.12 per share in a privately negotiated transaction approved by our Board of Directors.


ITEM 3DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None

None

ITEM 5OTHER INFORMATION
None

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ITEM 6EXHIBITS

10.1

10.1
Stock Purchase Agreement dated February 10, 2014 by and among General Growth Properties, Inc., GGP Limited Partnership, Pershing Square, L.P., Pershing Square II, L.P., PSRH, Inc. and Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. (previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to New GGP’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 10, 2014, which was filed with the SEC on February 10, 2014).

31.1

10.2


Fourth Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of GGP Operating Partnership, LP (f/k/a GGP Limited Partnership) dated May 1, 2014
10.3
Second Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan dated May 15, 2014
10.4
Amendment dated April 30, 2014 to the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated October 23, 2013
10.5
Second Amendment dated August 1, 2014 to the Loan Agreement dated April 26, 2013
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2


Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1


Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2


Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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The following financial information from General Growth Properties, Inc.’s. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2014, has been filed with the SEC on MayAugust 6, 2014, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (1) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (2) Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income, (Loss), (3) Consolidated Statements of Equity, (4) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (5) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text.  Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, this information is deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is not otherwise subject to liability under these sections.

Statements.

Pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K, the registrant has not filed debt instruments relating to long-term debt that is not registered and for which the total amount of securities authorized thereunder does not exceed 10% of total assets of the registrant and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis as of March 31,June 30, 2014. The registrant agrees to furnish a copy of such agreements to the SEC upon request.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES, INC.

(Registrant)

Date: MayAugust 6, 2014

By:

/s/ Michael Berman

Michael Berman

Chief Financial Officer

(on behalf of the Registrant)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

10.1

10.1Stock Purchase Agreement, dated February 10, 2014, by and among General Growth Properties, Inc., GGP Limited Partnership, Pershing Square, L.P., Pershing Square II, L.P., PSRH, Inc. and Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. (previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to New GGP’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 10, 2014, which was filed with the SEC on February 10, 2014).

31.1

10.2

Fourth Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of GGP Operating Partnership, LP (f/k/a GGP Limited Partnership) dated May 1, 2014

10.3Second Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan dated May 15, 2014
10.4Amendment dated April 30, 2014 to the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated October 23, 2013
10.5Second Amendment dated August 1, 2014 to the Loan Agreement dated April 26, 2013
31.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of   2002.

32.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

101*

101

The following financial information from General Growth Properties, Inc.’s. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2014, has been filed with the SEC on MayAugust 6, 2014, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (1) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (2) Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income, (Loss), (3) Consolidated Statements of Equity, (4) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (5) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text.

Statements.



* Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, this information is deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is not otherwise subject to liability under these sections.

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