UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark one)
x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended: | March 31, 2009 |
Or
o | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from: | | to | |
Commission File Number: | 000-22635 | |
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | | 13-3925979 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
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888 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York | | 10019 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(212) 894-7000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, 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). Yes o No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
x Large Accelerated Filer | | o Accelerated Filer |
o Non-Accelerated Filer (Do not check if smaller reporting company) | | o Smaller Reporting Company |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x
PART I. | | | |
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| Item 1. | Financial Statements: | |
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| | Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) as of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 | 3 |
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| | Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 | 4 |
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| | Consolidated Statement of Changes in Partners’ Capital (Unaudited) for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 | 5 |
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| | Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 | 6 |
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| | Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) | 8 |
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| | Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | 30 |
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| Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 31 |
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| Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 53 |
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| Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | 54 |
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PART II. | | | |
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| Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 55 |
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| Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 56 |
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| Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 56 |
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| Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 56 |
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| Item 4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | 56 |
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| Item 5. | Other Information | 56 |
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| Item 6. | Exhibits | 56 |
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Signatures | | | 57 |
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Exhibit Index | | | 58 |
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. | Financial Statements |
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands, except unit amounts) ASSETS | | | | | |
Real estate, at cost: | | | | | | | |
Land | | $ | 4,569,734 | | $ | 4,517,558 | |
Buildings and improvements | | | 12,467,651 | | | 12,154,857 | |
Development costs and construction in progress | | | 846,790 | | | 1,088,356 | |
Leasehold improvements and equipment | | | 120,175 | | | 118,603 | |
Total | | | 18,004,350 | | | 17,879,374 | |
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | | | (2,253,005 | ) | | (2,168,997 | ) |
Real estate, net | | | 15,751,345 | | | 15,710,377 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | 1,625,450 | | | 1,526,853 | |
Restricted cash | | | 400,147 | | | 375,888 | |
Marketable securities | | | 298,352 | | | 334,322 | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $38,900 and $32,834 | | | 175,645 | | | 201,566 | |
Investments in partially owned entities, including Alexander’s of $151,901 and $137,305 | | | 792,724 | | | 790,154 | |
Investment in Toys “R” Us | | | 388,405 | | | 293,096 | |
Mezzanine loans receivable, net of allowance of $46,700 | | | 471,982 | | | 472,539 | |
Receivable arising from the straight-lining of rents, net of allowance of $6,067 and $5,773 | | | 619,706 | | | 592,903 | |
Deferred leasing and financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $179,700 and $168,714 | | | 304,381 | | | 306,847 | |
Assets related to discontinued operations | | | 108,295 | | | 108,292 | |
Due from officers | | | 13,153 | | | 13,185 | |
Other assets | | | 699,342 | | | 692,026 | |
| | $ | 21,648,927 | | $ | 21,418,048 | |
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PARTNERSHIP UNITS AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL | | | | | | | |
Notes and mortgages payable | | $ | 8,824,247 | | $ | 8,835,387 | |
Due to Vornado | | | 2,232,874 | | | 2,221,743 | |
Senior unsecured notes | | | 536,468 | | | 617,816 | |
Exchangeable senior debentures | | | 479,773 | | | 478,256 | |
Revolving credit facility debt | | | 658,468 | | | 358,468 | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 497,930 | | | 515,607 | |
Deferred credit | | | 741,465 | | | 764,774 | |
Deferred compensation plan | | | 63,523 | | | 69,945 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | | | 19,884 | | | 19,895 | |
Other liabilities | | | 126,207 | | | 143,527 | |
Total liabilities | | | 14,180,839 | | | 14,025,418 | |
Commitments and contingencies | | | | | | | |
Redeemable partnership units: | | | | | | | |
Class A units – 14,999,038 and 14,627,005 units outstanding | | | 612,071 | | | 882,740 | |
Series D cumulative redeemable preferred units – 11,200,000 units outstanding | | | 280,000 | | | 280,000 | |
Series B convertible preferred units – 444,559 units outstanding | | | 15,238 | | | 15,238 | |
Total redeemable partnership units | | | 907,309 | | | 1,177,978 | |
Partners’ Capital: | | | | | | | |
Equity | | | 7,264,733 | | | 6,855,978 | |
Earnings less than distributions | | | (1,069,607 | ) | | (1,047,340 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | | (46,797 | ) | | (6,899 | ) |
Total Vornado Partners’ Capital | | | 6,148,329 | | | 5,801,739 | |
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries | | | 412,450 | | | 412,913 | |
Total Partners’ Capital | | | 6,560,779 | | | 6,214,652 | |
| | $ | 21,648,927 | | $ | 21,418,048 | |
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts) | | For The Three Months Ended March 31, | |
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REVENUES: | | | | | | | |
Property rentals | | $ | 553,130 | | $ | 533,434 | |
Tenant expense reimbursements | | | 98,134 | | | 87,160 | |
Fee and other income | | | 30,750 | | | 28,688 | |
Total revenues | | | 682,014 | | | 649,282 | |
EXPENSES: | | | | | | | |
Operating | | | 279,376 | | | 261,251 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 132,119 | | | 130,610 | |
General and administrative | | | 79,069 | | | 49,385 | |
Costs of acquisitions not consummated | | | — | | | 2,283 | |
Total expenses | | | 490,564 | | | 443,529 | |
Operating income | | | 191,450 | | | 205,753 | |
Income applicable to Alexander’s | | | 18,133 | | | 7,929 | |
Income applicable to Toys “R” Us | | | 97,147 | | | 80,362 | |
Loss from partially owned entities | | | (7,543 | ) | | (30,353 | ) |
Interest and other investment income, net | | | 14,059 | | | 14,104 | |
Interest and debt expense (including amortization of deferred financing costs of $4,059 and $4,243) | | | (151,766 | ) | | (157,457 | ) |
Income before income taxes | | | 161,480 | | | 120,338 | |
Income tax (expense) benefit | | | (5,049 | ) | | 217,329 | |
Income from continuing operations | | | 156,431 | | | 337,667 | |
Income from discontinued operations (including $112,690 net gain on sale of Americold Realty Trust) | | | — | | | 112,081 | |
Net income | | | 156,431 | | | 449,748 | |
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | | | (500 | ) | | (406 | ) |
Net income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P. | | | 156,931 | | | 450,154 | |
Preferred unit distributions | | | (19,206 | ) | | (19,092 | ) |
NET INCOME attributable to Class A unitholders | | $ | 137,725 | | $ | 431,062 | |
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INCOME PER CLASS A UNIT – BASIC: | | | | | | | |
Income from continuing operations | | $ | 0.79 | | $ | 1.85 | |
Income from discontinued operations | | | — | | | 0.66 | |
Net income per Class A Unit | | $ | 0.79 | | $ | 2.51 | |
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INCOME PER CLASS A UNIT – DILUTED: | | | | | | | |
Income from continuing operations | | $ | 0.78 | | $ | 1.77 | |
Income from discontinued operations | | | — | | | 0.61 | |
Net income per Class A Unit | | $ | 0.78 | | $ | 2.38 | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS PER CLASS A UNIT | | $ | 0.95 | | $ | 0.90 | |
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
(UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts) | | Preferred Units | | General Partners’ Class A Units | | | Earnings in Excess of (Less Than) Distributions | | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | Non- controlling Interests | | Total Partners’ Capital | |
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Balance, December 31, 2007 | | $ | 825,095 | | $ | 5,284,857 | | $ | (716,693 | ) | $ | 29,772 | | $ | 416,298 | | $ | 5,839,329 | |
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle | | | — | | | 212,395 | | | (35,552 | ) | | — | | | — | | | 176,843 | |
Balance, January 1, 2008 | | | 825,095 | | | 5,497,252 | | | (752,245 | ) | | 29,772 | | | 416,298 | | | 6,016,172 | |
Net income (loss) | | | — | | | — | | | 403,838 | | | — | | | (406 | ) | | 403,432 | |
Distributions to Vornado | | | — | | | — | | | (138,030 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (138,030 | ) |
Distributions to preferred unitholders | | | — | | | — | | | (14,277 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (14,277 | ) |
Conversion of Series A Preferred units to General Partner’s units | | | (1,025 | ) | | 1,025 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Deferred compensation units and options | | | — | | | 2,688 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,688 | |
Class A units issued: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Under Vornado employees’ option plan | | | — | | | 10,471 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 10,471 | |
Upon redemption of Class A Operating Partnership Units, at redemption value | | | — | | | 18,771 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 18,771 | |
In connection with Vornado’s dividend reinvestment plan | | | — | | | 584 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 584 | |
Change in unrealized net loss on securities available for sale | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (10,537 | ) | | — | | | (10,537 | ) |
Adjustments to redeemable Class A units | | | — | | | 51,060 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 51,060 | |
Other | | | — | | | (919 | ) | | (4,932 | ) | | (9,714 | ) | | (2,014 | ) | | (17,579 | ) |
Balance, March 31, 2008 | | $ | 824,070 | | $ | 5,580,932 | | $ | (505,646 | ) | $ | 9,521 | | $ | 413,878 | | $ | 6,322,755 | |
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Balance, December 31, 2008 | | $ | 823,807 | | $ | 6,032,171 | | $ | (1,047,340 | ) | $ | (6,899 | ) | $ | 412,913 | | $ | 6,214,652 | |
Net income (loss) | | | — | | | — | | | 140,110 | | | — | | | (500 | ) | | 139,610 | |
Distributions to Vornado | | | — | | | 88,563 | | | (147,678 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (59,115 | ) |
Distribution to preferred unitholders | | | — | | | — | | | (14,269 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (14,269 | ) |
Conversion of Series A Preferred units to General Partner’s Class A units | | | (90 | ) | | 90 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Deferred compensation units and options | | | — | | | 23,290 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 23,290 | |
Class A units issued: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Under employees’ share option plan | | | — | | | 491 | | | (435 | ) | | — | | | — | | | 56 | |
Upon redemption of Class A Operating Partnership Units, at redemption value | | | — | | | 10,946 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 10,946 | |
Change in unrealized net loss on securities available for sale | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (39,305 | ) | | — | | | (39,305 | ) |
Surrender of 2008 equity awards on March 31, 2009 | | | — | | | 13,722 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 13,722 | |
Adjustments to redeemable Class A units | | | — | | | 271,856 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 271,856 | |
Other | | | — | | | (113 | ) | | 5 | | | (593 | ) | | 37 | | | (664 | ) |
Balance, March 31, 2009 | | $ | 823,717 | | $ | 6,441,016 | | $ | (1,069,607 | ) | $ | (46,797 | ) | $ | 412,450 | | $ | 6,560,779 | |
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
| | For The Three Months Ended March 31, | |
(Amounts in thousands) | | | | | |
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 156,431 | | $ | 449,748 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization (including amortization of deferred financing costs) | | | 136,178 | | | 156,955 | |
Equity in income of partially owned entities, including Alexander’s and Toys | | | (107,737 | ) | | (92,529 | ) |
Write-off of unamortized costs from the voluntary surrender of equity awards | | | 32,588 | | | — | |
Amortization of below market leases, net | | | (17,982 | ) | | (23,264 | ) |
Straight-lining of rental income | | | (27,138 | ) | | (22,050 | ) |
Distributions of income from partially owned entities | | | 8,381 | | | 9,978 | |
Other non-cash adjustments | | | 19,522 | | | 2,401 | |
Net gain on early extinguishment of debt | | | (5,905 | ) | | — | |
Reversal of H Street of deferred tax liability | | | — | | | (222,174 | ) |
Net gain on sale of Americold | | | — | | | (112,690 | ) |
Write-off of real estate joint ventures’ development costs | | | — | | | 34,200 | |
Net loss on derivative positions | | | — | | | 18,362 | |
Impairment loss – marketable securities | | | — | | | 9,073 | |
Costs of acquisitions not consummated | | | — | | | 2,283 | |
Net gains on sale of real estate | | | — | | | (580 | ) |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable, net | | | 7,469 | | | 3,686 | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 14,887 | | | 46,443 | |
Other assets | | | (40,320 | ) | | (50,270 | ) |
Other liabilities | | | (6,562 | ) | | 12,003 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | | 169,812 | | | 221,575 | |
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | | | | | | | |
Development costs and construction in progress | | | (132,529 | ) | | (106,688 | ) |
Additions to real estate | | | (38,916 | ) | | (50,838 | ) |
Restricted cash | | | (27,298 | ) | | 866 | |
Proceeds from sales of real estate and real estate related investments | | | 20,858 | | | 199,331 | |
Purchases of marketable securities | | | (9,882 | ) | | (830 | ) |
Investments in partially owned entities | | | (9,582 | ) | | (74,552 | ) |
Proceeds from sales of, and return of investment in, marketable securities | | | 7,835 | | | 174 | |
Distributions of capital from partially owned entities | | | 7,504 | | | 22,163 | |
Proceeds received from repayment of notes and mortgage loans receivable | | | 3,593 | | | 19,099 | |
Deposits in connection with real estate acquisitions | | | (9 | ) | | (1,623 | ) |
Acquisitions of real estate and other | | | — | | | (4,874 | ) |
Investments in notes and mortgage loans receivable | | | — | | | (4,632 | ) |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (178,426 | ) | | (2,404 | ) |
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - CONTINUED
(UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands) | | For The Three Months Ended March 31, | |
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from borrowings | | | 353,856 | | | 956,499 | |
Repayments of borrowings | | | (138,291 | ) | | (605,342 | ) |
Distributions to Vornado on Class A units | | | (59,115 | ) | | (138,030 | ) |
Purchase of outstanding Series G preferred units | | | (24,330 | ) | | — | |
Distributions to preferred unitholders | | | (14,269 | ) | | (14,292 | ) |
Distributions to redeemable security-holders | | | (10,514 | ) | | (28,308 | ) |
Debt issuance costs | | | (94 | ) | | (13,526 | ) |
Proceeds from exercise of Vornado share options and other | | | (32 | ) | | 10,307 | |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 107,211 | | | 167,308 | |
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | | | 98,597 | | | 386,479 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | | | 1,526,853 | | | 1,154,595 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | | $ | 1,625,450 | | $ | 1,541,074 | |
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Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: | | | | | | | |
Cash payments for interest (including capitalized interest of $4,716 and $16,219) | | $ | 132,208 | | $ | 135,872 | |
Cash payments for income taxes | | $ | 1,150 | | $ | 1,800 | |
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Non-Cash Transactions: | | | | | | | |
Adjustments to redeemable Class A partnership units | | $ | 271,856 | | $ | 51,060 | |
Unit distributions to Vornado paid in Class A units | | | 88,563 | | | — | |
Distributions on redeemable partnership units paid in Class A units | | | 8,213 | | | — | |
Issuance of General Parnter’s Class A units upon redemption of limited partners’ Class A units for Vornado common shares | | | 10,946 | | | 18,771 | |
Unrealized net loss on securities available for sale | | | 39,305 | | | 10,537 | |
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
Vornado Realty L.P. (the “Operating Partnership” and/or the “Company”) is a Delaware limited partnership. Vornado Realty Trust (“Vornado”) is the sole general partner of, and owned approximately 90.4% of the common limited partnership interest in, the Operating Partnership at March 31, 2009. All references to “our,” “we,” “us,” the “Operating Partnership” and the “Company” refer to Vornado Realty L.P. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited. In our opinion, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and changes in cash flows have been made. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, as filed with the SEC. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Operating Partnership as well as certain partially owned entities in which we own more than 50%, unless a partner has shared board and management representation and substantive participation rights on all significant business decisions, or 50% or less when (i) we are the primary beneficiary and the entity qualifies as a variable interest entity under Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 46 (Revised), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (“FIN 46R”), or (ii) when we are a general partner that meets the criteria under Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 04-5. All significant inter-company amounts have been eliminated. Equity interests in partially owned entities are accounted for under the equity method of accounting if they do not meet the criteria for consolidation and we have the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of the company. Generally an ownership interest of 20% or more is sufficient to demonstrate the ability to exercise significant influence. When partially owned investments are in partnership form, the 20% threshold for equity method accounting is generally reduced to 3% to 5%, based on our ability to influence the operating and financial policies of the partnership. Investments accounted for under the equity method are initially recorded at cost and subsequently adjusted for our share of the net income or loss and cash contributions and distributions to or from these entities. Investments in partially owned entities that do not meet the criteria for consolidation or for equity method accounting are accounted for on the cost method.
We have made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
On January 1, 2009, we adopted FASB Staff Position APB 14-1, Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments that may be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement) (“FSP 14-1”). FSP 14-1 was required to be applied retrospectively. Accordingly, net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 has been adjusted to include $9,278,000 of additional interest expense. In addition, in accordance with FASB Statement No. 128, Earnings Per Share (“SFAS 128”), we have included 3,014,000 additional Class A units resulting from the March 12, 2009 Class A Unit distribution in the computation of income per Class A unit retroactively to the quarter ended March 31, 2008. Furthermore, certain prior year balances have been reclassified in order to conform to current year presentation as a result of the adoption of FASB Statement No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements - An Amendment of ARB No. 51 (“SFAS 160”).
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
3. | Recently Issued Accounting Literature |
On January 1, 2009, we adopted FSP 14-1, which was required to be applied retrospectively. The adoption of FSP 14-1 affected the accounting for our convertible senior debentures due to Vornado and our exchangeable senior debentures by requiring the initial proceeds from their sale to be allocated between a liability component and an equity component in a manner that results in interest expense on the debt component at our nonconvertible debt borrowing rate on the date of issue. The initial debt components of our $1.4 billion Convertible Senior Debentures due to Vornado, $1 billion Convertible Senior Debentures due to Vornado and $500 million Exchangeable Senior Debentures were $1,241,286,000, $926,361,000 and $457,699,000, respectively, based on the fair value of similar nonconvertible instruments issued. The aggregate initial debt discount of $212,395,000 after original issuance costs allocated to the equity component was recorded in “additional capital” as a cumulative effect of change in accounting principle in our consolidated statement of changes in partners’ capital. We are amortizing the discount using the effective interest method over the period the debt is expected to remain outstanding (i.e., the earliest date the holders may require us to repurchase the debentures), as additional interest expense. Accordingly, interest expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 has been adjusted to include $9,300,000 of amortization in the aggregate. Amortization for periods prior to December 31, 2007 (not presented herein) aggregating $35,552,000 have been reflected as a cumulative effect of change in accounting principle in “earnings in excess of (less than) distributions” on our consolidated statement of changes in partners’ capital. Below is a summary of the financial statement effects of implementing FSP 14-1 and related disclosures.
| | Due to Vornado | | | |
| | $1.4 Billion Convertible Senior Debentures | | $1 Billion Convertible Senior Debentures | | $500 Million Exchangeable Senior Debentures | |
(Amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts) Balance Sheet: | | March 31, 2009 | | December 31, 2008 | | March 31, 2009 | | December 31, 2008 | | March 31, 2009 | | December 31, 2008 | |
Principal amount of liability component | $ | 1,382,700 | $ | 1,382,700 | $ | 989,800 | $ | 989,800 | $ | 499,982 | $ | 499,982 | |
Unamortized discount | | (98,878 | ) | (106,415 | ) | (40,748 | ) | (44,342 | ) | (20,209 | ) | (21,726 | ) |
Carrying amount of liability component | $ | 1,283,822 | $ | 1,276,285 | $ | 949,052 | $ | 945,458 | $ | 479,773 | $ | 478,256 | |
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Carrying amount of equity component | $ | 130,714 | $ | 130,714 | $ | 53,640 | $ | 53,640 | $ | 32,301 | $ | 32,301 | |
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| | March 31, | | March 31, | | March 31, | |
Income Statement: | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
Coupon interest | $ | 9,852 | $ | 9,975 | $ | 8,970 | $ | 9,063 | $ | 4,844 | $ | 4,844 | |
Discount amortization – original issue | | 1,351 | | 1,400 | | 981 | | 1,012 | | 359 | | 411 | |
Discount amortization – FSP 14-1 implementation | | 6,180 | | 5,823 | | 2,609 | | 2,427 | | 1,159 | | 1,028 | |
| $ | 17,383 | $ | 17,198 | $ | 12,560 | $ | 12,502 | $ | 6,362 | $ | 6,283 | |
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Effective interest rate | | 5.45 | % | 5.45 | % | 5.32 | % | 5.32 | % | 5.32 | % | 5.32 | % |
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Maturity date (period through which discount is being amortized) | | 4/1/12
| | | | 11/15/11
| | | | 4/15/12
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Conversion price per Class A unit, as adjusted | $ | 159.04 | | | $ | 150.22 | | | $ | 88.20 | | | |
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Number of Class A units on which the aggregate consideration to be delivered upon conversion is determined | | — | (1) | | | — | (1) | | | 5,669 | | | |
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(1) | In accordance with FSP 14-1, we are required to disclose the conversion price and the number of Class A units on which the aggregate consideration to be delivered upon conversion is determined (principal plus excess value.) Our convertible senior debentures due to Vornado require the entire principal amount to be settled in cash, and at our option, any excess value above the principal amount may be settled in cash or Class A units. Based on the March 31, 2009 closing share price of Vornado’s common shares and the conversion prices in the table above, there was no excess value; accordingly, no Class A units would be issued if these securities were settled on this date. The number of Class A units on which the aggregate consideration to be delivered upon conversion is 8,694 and 6,589 Class A units, respectively. |
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
3. | Recently Issued Accounting Literature - continued |
In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 141R, Business Combinations (“SFAS 141R”). SFAS 141R broadens the guidance of SFAS 141, extending its applicability to all transactions and other events in which one entity obtains control over one or more other businesses. It also broadens the fair value measurement and recognition of assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and interests transferred as a result of business combinations; and acquisition related costs will generally be expensed rather than included as part of the basis of the acquisition. SFAS 141R expands required disclosures to improve the ability to evaluate the nature and financial effects of business combinations. SFAS 141R became effective for all transactions entered into on or after January 1, 2009. The adoption of SFAS 141R on January 1, 2009 did not have any effect on our consolidated financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 160. SFAS 160 requires a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary to be reported as equity and the amount of consolidated net income specifically attributable to the noncontrolling interest to be identified in the consolidated financial statements. SFAS 160 also calls for consistency in the manner of reporting changes in the parent’s ownership interest and requires fair value measurement of any noncontrolling equity investment retained in a deconsolidation. SFAS 160 became effective on January 1, 2009. The adoption of SFAS 160 on January 1, 2009, resulted in (i) the reclassification of minority interests in consolidated subsidiaries to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries, a component of permanent equity on our consolidated balance sheets, (ii) the reclassification of minority interest expense to net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, on our consolidated statements of income, and (iii) additional disclosures, including a consolidated statement of changes in partners’ capital in quarterly reporting periods.
In March 2008, the FASB issued Statement No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities – an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 (“SFAS 161”). SFAS 161 requires enhanced disclosures related to derivative instruments and hedging activities, including disclosures regarding how an entity uses derivative instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS 133, and the impact of derivative instruments and related hedged items on an entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. SFAS 161 became effective on January 1, 2009. The adoption of SFAS 161 on January 1, 2009 did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
In June 2008, the FASB ratified EITF Issue 07-5, Determining Whether an Instrument (or Embedded Feature) Is Indexed to an Entity’s Own Stock (“EITF 07-5”). Paragraph 11(a) of SFAS 133 specifies that a contract that would otherwise meet the definition of a derivative but is both (a) indexed to the company’s own stock and (b) classified in stockholders’ equity in the statement of financial position would not be considered a derivative financial instrument. EITF 07-5 provides a new two-step model to be applied in determining whether a financial instrument or an embedded feature is indexed to an issuer’s own stock and thus able to qualify for the SFAS 133 paragraph 11(a) scope exception. EITF 07-5 is effective on January 1, 2009. The adoption of this standard on January 1, 2009, did not have any effect on our consolidated financial statements.
In June 2008, the FASB issued FSP EITF 03-6-1, Determining Whether Investments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions are Participating Securities (“FSP 03-6-1”). FSP 03-6-1 requires companies to treat unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents as “participating securities” and include such securities in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method as described in FASB Statement No. 128, Earnings Per Share (“SFAS 128”). FSP 03-6-1 became effective on January 1, 2009 and required all prior period earnings per Class A unit data presented, to be adjusted retroactively. The adoption of FSP 03-6-1 on January 1, 2009 did not have a material effect on our computation of income per Class A unit.
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
4. | Fair Value Measurements |
FASB Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS 157”) defines fair value and establishes a framework for measuring fair value. The objective of fair value is to determine the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (the exit price). SFAS 157 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value into three levels: Level 1 – quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets or liabilities; Level 2 – observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted in active markets, but corroborated by market data; and Level 3 – unobservable inputs that are used when little or no market data is available. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs and the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs. In determining fair value, we utilize valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible as well as consider counterparty credit risk in our assessment of fair value. Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value in our consolidated financial statements consist primarily of (i) marketable securities and (ii) the assets of our deferred compensation plan (primarily marketable securities and equity investments in limited partnerships), for which there is a corresponding liability on our consolidated balance sheets. Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of March 31, 2009 are presented in the table below based on their level in the fair value hierarchy.
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(Amounts in thousands) | | | | | | | | | |
Marketable securities | $ | 79,175 | $ | 79,175 | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
Deferred compensation plan assets | | 63,523 | | 31,097 | | | — | | | 32,426 | |
Interest rate caps (included in other assets) | | 48 | | — | | | 48 | | | — | |
Total assets | $ | 142,746 | $ | 110,272 | | $ | 48 | | $ | 32,426 | |
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Deferred compensation plan liabilities | $ | 63,523 | $ | 31,097 | | $ | — | | $ | 32,426 | |
The fair value of Level 3 “deferred compensation plan assets” represents equity investments in certain limited partnerships, for which there is a corresponding Level 3 liability to the plan’s participants. The following is a summary of changes in Level 3 deferred compensation plan assets and liabilities, for the three months ended March 31, 2009.
(Amounts in thousands) | | | | Total Realized/ Unrealized Losses | | | Purchases, Sales, Other Settlements and Issuances, net | | | |
For the three months ended March 31, 2009 | $ | 34,176 | $ | (1,496 | ) | $ | (254 | ) | $ | 32,426 | |
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VORNADO REALTY L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
5. | Investments in Partially Owned Entities |
Toys “R” Us (“Toys”)
As of March 31, 2009, we own 32.7% of Toys. We account for our investment in Toys under the equity method and record our 32.7% share of Toys income of loss on a one-quarter lag basis because Toys’ fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest January 31, and our fiscal year ends on December 31. The business of Toys is highly seasonal. Historically, Toys’ fourth quarter net income accounts for more than 80% of its fiscal year net income. As of March 31, 2009, the carrying amount of our investment in Toys does not differ materially from our share of the equity in the net assets of the parent company.
Below is a summary of Toys’ latest available financial information on a “purchase accounting” basis.
(Amounts in millions) | | Balance as of | |
Balance Sheet: | | | | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 11,500 | | $ | 12,410 | |
Total Liabilities | | $ | 10,285 | | $ | 11,481 | |
Total Equity | | $ | 1,215 | | $ | 929 | |
| | For the Quarterly Period Ended | |
Income Statement: | | | | | |
Total Revenues | | $ | 5,461 | | $ | 5,827 | |
Net Income | | $ | 291 | | $ | 240 | |
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Alexander’s, Inc. (“Alexander’s”) (NYSE: ALX)
As of March 31, 2009, we own 32.4% of the outstanding common stock of Alexander’s. We manage, lease and develop Alexander’s properties pursuant to agreements, which expire in March of each year and are automatically renewable. As of March 31, 2009, Alexander’s owed us $44,130,000 in fees under these agreements.
Based on Alexander’s March 31, 2009 closing share price of $170.38, the market value (“fair value” pursuant to SFAS 157) of our investment in Alexander’s is $281,820,000, or $129,919,000 in excess of the carrying amount on our consolidated balance sheet.
As of March 31, 2009, the carrying amount of our investment in Alexander’s exceeds our share of the equity in the net assets of Alexander’s by approximately $35,874,000. The majority of this basis difference resulted from the excess of our purchase price for the Alexander’s common shares acquired over the book value of Alexander’s net assets. Substantially all of this basis difference was allocated, based on our estimates of the fair values of Alexander’s assets and liabilities, to their real estate (land and building). We are writing-off the basis difference related to the buildings into earnings as additional depreciation expense over their estimated useful lives. This depreciation is not material to our share of equity in Alexander’s net income or loss. The basis difference related to the land is not being written-off and will be recognized upon disposition of our investment.
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
5. | Investments in Partially Owned Entities - continued |
Lexington Realty Trust (“Lexington”) (NYSE: LXP)
As of March 31, 2009, we own 16,149,592 Lexington common shares, or approximately 16.1% of Lexington common equity. Pursuant to the guidance in APB Opinion No. 18, The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock, we account for our investment in Lexington under the equity method because we believe we have the ability to exercise significant influence over Lexington’s operating and financial policies, based on, among other factors, our representation on Lexington’s Board of Trustees and the level of our ownership in Lexington as compared to that of other shareholders. We record our pro rata share of Lexington’s net income or loss on a one-quarter lag basis because we file our consolidated financial statements on Form 10-K and 10-Q prior to the time that Lexington files its financial statements.
As of March 31, 2009, the carrying amount of our investment in Lexington was less than our share of the equity in the net assets of Lexington by approximately $148,000,000. This basis difference resulted primarily from $107,882,000 of non-cash impairment charges we recognized in 2008 based on our conclusion that the decline in the value of Lexington’s common shares was “other-than-temporary.” The remainder of the basis difference related to purchase accounting for our acquisition of an additional 8,000,000 common shares of Lexington in October 2008, of which the majority relates to our estimate of the fair values of Lexington’s real estate (land and building) as compared to their carrying amounts in Lexington’s consolidated financial statements. We are writing-off the basis difference related to the buildings into earnings as additional depreciation expense over their estimated useful lives. This depreciation is not material to our share of equity in Lexington’s net income or loss. The basis difference attributable to the land is not written-off and will be recognized upon disposition of our investment.
Based on Lexington’s March 31, 2009 closing share price of $2.38, the market value (“fair value” pursuant to SFAS 157) of our investment in Lexington was $38,436,000, or $39,274,000 below the carrying amount of $77,710,000, or $4.81 per share, on our consolidated balance sheet. We have concluded that, as of March 31, 2009, the decline in the value of our investment in Lexington is not “other-than-temporary.”
The following is a summary of Lexington’s financial information as of December 31, 2008 and September 30, 2008 and for the three months ended December 31, 2008 and 2007.
(Amounts in millions) | | | | | |
Balance Sheet: | | | | | |
Total assets | | $ | 4,106 | | $ | 4,294 | |
Total liabilities | | $ | 2,707 | | $ | 3,370 | |
Total equity | | $ | 1,399 | | $ | 924 | |
| | For the Three Months Ended | |
Income Statement: | | | | | |
Total revenue | | $ | 105 | | $ | 119 | |
(Loss) income from continuing operations | | $ | (4 | ) | $ | 2 | |
Net (loss) income | | $ | (18 | ) | $ | 24 | |
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
5. | Investments in Partially Owned Entities - continued |
The carrying amount of our investments in partially owned entities and income (loss) recognized from such investments are as follows:
Investments: (Amounts in thousands) | | | |
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Toys | | $ | 388,405 | | $ | 293,096 | |
Partially Owned Office Buildings | | $ | 155,677 | | $ | 157,468 | |
Alexander’s | | | 151,901 | | | 137,305 | |
India Real Estate Ventures | | | 88,432 | | | 88,858 | |
Lexington | | | 77,710 | | | 80,748 | |
Other Equity Method Investments | | | 319,004 | | | 325,775 | |
| | $ | 792,724 | | $ | 790,154 | |
Our Share of Net Income (Loss): (Amounts in thousands) | | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |
Toys: | | | | | |
32.7% share of equity in net income | | $ | 95,294 | | $ | 78,355 | |
Interest and other income | | | 1,853 | | | 2,007 | |
| | $ | 97,147 | | $ | 80,362 | |
Alexander’s: | | | | | | | |
32.4% share in 2009 and 32.7% in 2008: | | | | | | | |
Equity in net income before reversal (accrual) of stock appreciation rights compensation expense | | $ | 3,855 | | $ | 5,127 | |
Reversal (accrual) of stock appreciation rights compensation expense | | | 11,105 | | | (205 | ) |
Equity in net income | | | 14,960 | | | 4,922 | |
Management and leasing fees | | | 1,893 | | | 2,127 | |
Development fees | | | 1,280 | | | 880 | |
| | $ | 18,133 | | $ | 7,929 | |
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Lexington – 16.1% in 2009 and 7.5% in 2008 share of equity in net (loss) income (see page 13) | | $ | (3,039 | ) | $ | 1,827 | |
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India Real Estate Ventures – 4% to 36.5% share of equity in net loss | | | (137 | ) | | (414) | |
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Other (1) | | | (4,367 | ) | | (31,766 | )(2) |
| | $ | (7,543 | ) | $ | (30,353 | ) |
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| (1) | Includes our equity in net earnings of partially owned entities including partially owned office buildings in New York and Washington, DC, the Monmouth Mall, Dune Capital LP, Verde Group LLC and others. |
| (2) | Includes $34,200 of non-cash charges for the write-off of our share of certain partially owned entities’ development costs. |
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
5. | Investments in Partially Owned Entities - continued |
Below is a summary of the debt of our partially owned entities as of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, none of which is recourse to us.
| | 100% of Partially Owned Entities’ Debt |
(Amounts in thousands)
| | | | |
Toys (32.7% interest) (as of January 31, 2009 and November 1, 2008, respectively): | | | | | | |
$1.3 billion senior credit facility, due 2010, (6.14% at March 31, 2009) | | $ | 1,300,000 | | $ | 1,300,000 |
$2.0 billion credit facility, due 2010, LIBOR plus 1.00% – 3.75% ($103,000 reserved for outstanding letters of credit) | | | — | | | 367,000 |
Mortgage loan, due 2010, LIBOR plus 1.30% (1.86% at March 31, 2009) | | | 800,000 | | | 800,000 |
$804 million secured term loan facility, due 2012, LIBOR plus 4.25% (4.80% at March 31, 2009) | | | 797,000 | | | 797,000 |
Senior U.K. real estate facility, due 2013, with interest at 5.02% | | | 514,000 | | | 568,000 |
7.625% bonds, due 2011 (Face value – $500,000) | | | 486,900 | | | 486,000 |
7.875% senior notes, due 2013 (Face value – $400,000) | | | 377,900 | | | 377,000 |
7.375% senior notes, due 2018 (Face value – $400,000) | | | 335,900 | | | 335,000 |
4.51% Spanish real estate facility, due 2013 | | | 168,000 | | | 167,000 |
$181 million unsecured term loan facility, due 2013, LIBOR plus 5.00% (5.55% at March 31, 2009) | | | 180,000 | | | 180,000 |
Japan bank loans, due 2011 – 2014, 1.20% – 2.80% | | | 172,000 | | | 158,000 |
Japan borrowings, due 2011 (weighted average rate of 1.05% at March 31, 2009) | | | 18,000 | | | 289,000 |
6.84% Junior U.K. real estate facility, due 2013 | | | 91,000 | | | 101,000 |
4.51% French real estate facility, due 2013 | | | 81,000 | | | 81,000 |
8.750% debentures, due 2021 (Face value – $22,000) | | | 21,000 | | | 21,000 |
Other | | | 92,000 | | | 73,000 |
| | | 5,434,700 | | | 6,100,000 |
Alexander’s (32.4% interest): | | | | | | |
731 Lexington Avenue mortgage note payable collateralized by the office space, due in February 2014, with interest at 5.33% (prepayable without penalty after December 2013) | | | 370,960 | | | 373,637 |
731 Lexington Avenue mortgage note payable, collateralized by the retail space, due in July 2015, with interest at 4.93% (prepayable without penalty after December 2013) | | | 320,000 | | | 320,000 |
Kings Plaza Regional Shopping Center mortgage note payable, due in June 2011, with interest at 7.46% (prepayable without penalty after December 2013) | | | 198,449 | | | 199,537 |
Rego Park mortgage note payable, due in March 2012, (prepayable without penalty after June 2009) (1) | | | 78,246 | | | 78,386 |
Rego Park construction loan payable, due in December 2010, LIBOR plus 1.20% (1.70% at March 31, 2009) | | | 195,082 | | | 181,695 |
Paramus mortgage note payable, due in October 2011, with interest at 5.92% (prepayable without penalty) | | | 68,000 | | | 68,000 |
| | | 1,230,737 | | | 1,221,255 |
Lexington (16.1% interest) (as of December 31, 2008 and September 30, 2008, respectively) Mortgage loans collateralized by the trust’s real estate, due from 2009 to 2037, with a weighted average interest rate of 5.58% at December 31, 2008 (various prepayment terms) | | | 2,383,407 | | | 2,486,370 |
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| (1) | On March 10, 2009, the $78,246 outstanding balance of the Rego Park I mortgage loan, which was scheduled to mature in June 2009, was repaid and simultaneously refinanced in the same amount. The loan bears interest at 75 basis points and is secured by the property and is 100% cash collateralized. The proceeds of the new loan were placed in a non-interest bearing restricted mortgage escrow account. |
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
5. | Investments in Partially Owned Entities - continued |
| | | | 100% of Partially Owned Entities’ Debt at |
(Amounts in thousands)
| | | | March 31, 2009 | | | December 31, 2008 |
Partially owned office buildings:
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Kaempfer Properties (2.5% and 5.0% interests in two partnerships) mortgage notes payable, collateralized by the partnerships’ real estate, due from 2011 to 2031, with a weighted average interest rate of 5.63% at March 31, 2009 (various prepayment terms) | | | $ | 142,600 | | $ | 143,000 |
100 Van Ness, San Francisco office complex (9% interest) up to $132 million construction loan payable, due in July 2013, LIBOR plus 2.75% with an interest rate floor of 6.50% and interest rate cap of 7.00% | | | | 85,249 | | | 85,249 |
330 Madison Avenue (25% interest) up to $150,000 mortgage note payable, due in June 2015, LIBOR plus 1.50% with interest at 2.03% | | | | 70,000 | | | 70,000 |
Fairfax Square (20% interest) mortgage note payable, due in August 2009, with interest at 7.50% | | | | 62,490 | | | 62,815 |
Rosslyn Plaza (46% interest) mortgage note payable, due in December 2011, LIBOR plus 1.0% (1.50% at March 31, 2009) | | | | 56,680 | | | 56,680 |
West 57th Street (50% interest) mortgage note payable, due in October 2009, with interest at 4.94% (prepayable without penalty after July 2009) | | | | 29,000 | | | 29,000 |
825 Seventh Avenue (50% interest) mortgage note payable, due in October 2014, with interest at 8.07% (prepayable without penalty after April 2014) | | | | 21,326 | | | 21,426 |
India Real Estate Ventures: | | | | | | | |
TCG Urban Infrastructure Holdings (25% interest) mortgage notes payable, collateralized by the entity’s real estate, due from 2009 to 2022, with a weighted average interest rate of 14.72% at March 31, 2009 (various prepayment terms) | | | | 149,227 | | | 148,792 |
India Property Fund L.P. (36.5% interest) $120 million secured revolving credit facility, due in December 2009, LIBOR plus 2.75% (3.23% at March 31, 2009) | | | | 93,000 | | | 90,500 |
Waterfront Associates, LLC (2.5% interest) construction and land loan up to $250 million payable, due in September 2011 with a six month extension option, LIBOR plus 2.00%-3.00% (3.02% at March 31, 2009) | | | | 90,880 | | | 57,600 |
Verde Realty Master Limited Partnership (8.5% interest) mortgage notes payable, collateralized by the partnerships’ real estate, due from 2009 to 2037, with a weighted average interest rate of 5.96% at March 31, 2009 (various prepayment terms) | | | | 575,213 | | | 559,840 |
Green Courte Real Estate Partners, LLC (8.3% interest) mortgage notes payable, collateralized by the partnerships’ real estate, due from 2009 to 2015, with a weighted average interest rate of 4.96% at March 31, 2009 (various prepayment terms) | | | | 307,098 | | | 307,098 |
Monmouth Mall (50% interest) mortgage note payable, due in September 2015, with interest at 5.44% (prepayable without penalty after July 2015) | | | | 165,000 | | | 165,000 |
San Jose, California Ground-up Development (45% interest) construction loan, due in March 2010, LIBOR plus 1.75% (2.25% at March 31, 2009) | | | | 132,810 | | | 132,128 |
Wells/Kinzie Garage (50% interest) mortgage note payable, due in December 2013, with interest at 6.87% | | | | 14,767 | | | 14,800 |
Orleans Hubbard Garage (50% interest) mortgage note payable, due in December 2013, with interest at 6.87% | | | | 10,178 | | | 10,200 |
Other | | | | 433,412 | | | 468,559 |
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Based on our ownership interest in the partially owned entities above, our pro rata share of the debt of these partially owned entities was $2,999,693,000 and $3,196,585,000 as of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
6. | Mezzanine Loans Receivable |
The following is a summary of our investments in mezzanine loans as of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008.
(Amounts in thousands) | | | | Interest Rate as of | | | |
Mezzanine Loans Receivable: | | | | | | | | | |
Equinox | | 02/13 | | 14.00% | | $ | 88,829 | | $ | 85,796 | |
Tharaldson Lodging Companies | | 04/10 (1) | | 4.74% | | | 76,341 | | | 76,341 | |
Riley HoldCo Corp | | 02/15 | | 10.00% | | | 74,409 | | | 74,381 | |
280 Park Avenue | | 06/16 | | 10.25% | | | 73,750 | | | 73,750 | |
Charles Square Hotel, Cambridge | | 09/09 | | 7.56% | | | 41,634 | | | 41,796 | |
MPH, net of a valuation allowance of $46,700 | | — | | — | | | 19,300 | | | 19,300 | |
Other | | 08/14-12/18 | | 4.75%-12.00% | | | 97,719 | | | 101,175 | |
| | | | | | $ | 471,982 | | $ | 472,539 | |
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| (1) | The borrower has a one-year extension option. |
7. | Discontinued Operations |
In accordance with the provisions of FASB Statement No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment and Disposal of Long- Lived Assets, we have classified the revenues and expenses of properties and businesses sold or to be sold to “income from discontinued operations” and the related assets and liabilities to “assets related to discontinued operations” and “liabilities related to discontinued operations” for all periods presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
The following table sets forth the assets and liabilities related to discontinued operations at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, which consist primarily of the net book value of real estate.
(Amounts in thousands) | | Assets related to Discontinued Operations as of | | Liabilities related to Discontinued Operations as of | |
| | | | | | | | | |
H Street – land under sales contract | | $ | 108,295 | | $ | 108,292 | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
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The following table sets forth the combined results of operations related to discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008.
(Amounts in thousands) | | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | | | | |
Revenues | | $ | — | | $ | 219,421 | |
Expenses | | | — | | | 220,610 | |
Net loss | | | — | | | (1,189 | ) |
Net gain on sale of Americold | | | — | | | 112,690 | |
Net gain on sale of other real estate | | | — | | | 580 | |
Income from discontinued operations | | $ | — | | $ | 112,081 | |
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
8. | Identified Intangible Assets and Intangible Liabilities |
The following summarizes our identified intangible assets (primarily acquired above-market leases) and intangible liabilities (primarily acquired below-market leases) as of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008.
| | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Identified intangible assets (included in other assets): | | | | | | | |
Gross amount | | $ | 781,350 | | $ | 784,192 | |
Accumulated amortization | | | (273,479 | ) | | (258,242 | ) |
Net | | $ | 507,871 | | $ | 525,950 | |
Identified intangible liabilities (included in deferred credit): | | | | | | | |
Gross amount | | $ | 996,537 | | $ | 998,179 | |
Accumulated amortization | | | (297,598 | ) | | (278,357 | ) |
Net | | $ | 698,939 | | $ | 719,822 | |
Amortization of acquired below-market leases, net of acquired above-market leases resulted in an increase to rental income of $17,982,000 and $23,271,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Estimated annual amortization of acquired below-market leases, net of acquired above-market leases for each of the five succeeding years commencing January 1, 2010 is as follows:
(Amounts in thousands) | | | | |
2010 | | $ | 62,283 | |
2011 | | | 59,224 | |
2012 | | | 55,508 | |
2013 | | | 47,543 | |
2014 | | | 41,718 | |
Amortization of all other identified intangible assets (a component of depreciation and amortization expense) was $15,786,000 and $24,572,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Estimated annual amortization of all other identified intangible assets including acquired in-place leases, customer relationships, and third party contracts for each of the five succeeding years commencing January 1, 2010 is as follows:
(Amounts in thousands) | | | | |
2010 | | $ | 56,294 | |
2011 | | | 53,889 | |
2012 | | | 49,304 | |
2013 | | | 42,116 | |
2014 | | | 23,750 | |
We are a tenant under ground leases for certain properties. Amortization of these acquired below-market leases resulted in an increase to rent expense of $533,000 and $533,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Estimated annual amortization of these below-market leases for each of the five succeeding years commencing January 1, 2010 is as follows:
(Amounts in thousands) | | | | |
2010 | | $ | 2,133 | |
2011 | | | 2,133 | |
2012 | | | 2,133 | |
2013 | | | 2,133 | |
2014 | | | 2,133 | |
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
The following is a summary of our notes and mortgages payable:
(Amounts in thousands) | | | | Interest Rate at | | | |
Notes and Mortgages Payable: Fixed Rate: | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
New York Office: | | | | | | | | | | | |
1290 Avenue of the Americas | | 01/13 | | 5.97% | | $ | 442,116 | | $ | 444,667 | |
350 Park Avenue | | 01/12 | | 5.48% | | | 430,000 | | | 430,000 | |
770 Broadway | | 03/16 | | 5.65% | | | 353,000 | | | 353,000 | |
888 Seventh Avenue | | 01/16 | | 5.71% | | | 318,554 | | | 318,554 | |
Two Penn Plaza | | 02/11 | | 4.97% | | | 286,137 | | | 287,386 | |
909 Third Avenue | | 04/15 | | 5.64% | | | 213,198 | | | 214,074 | |
Eleven Penn Plaza | | 12/11 | | 5.20% | | | 205,938 | | | 206,877 | |
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Washington, DC Office: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Skyline Place | | 02/17 | | 5.74% | | | 678,000 | | | 678,000 | |
Warner Building | | 05/16 | | 6.26% | | | 292,700 | | | 292,700 | |
River House Apartment Complex | | 04/15 | | 5.43% | | | 195,546 | | | 195,546 | |
1215 Clark Street, 200 12th Street and 251 18th Street | | 01/25 | | 7.09% | | | 115,071 | | | 115,440 | |
Bowen Building | | 06/16 | | 6.14% | | | 115,022 | | | 115,022 | |
Reston Executive I, II and III | | 01/13 | | 5.57% | | | 93,000 | | | 93,000 | |
1101 17th , 1140 Connecticut, 1730 M and 1150 17th Street | | 08/10 | | 6.74% | | | 87,326 | | | 87,721 | |
1550 and 1750 Crystal Drive | | 11/14 | | 7.08% | | | 83,524 | | | 83,912 | |
Universal Buildings | | 04/14 | | 4.88% | | | 59,051 | | | 59,728 | |
1235 Clark Street | | 07/12 | | 6.75% | | | 53,902 | | | 54,128 | |
2231 Crystal Drive | | 08/13 | | 7.08% | | | 50,067 | | | 50,394 | |
241 18th Street | | 10/10 | | 6.82% | | | 46,331 | | | 46,532 | |
1750 Pennsylvania Avenue | | 06/12 | | 7.26% | | | 46,390 | | | 46,570 | |
2011 Crystal Drive | | 10/09 | | 6.88% | | | 38,208 | | | 38,338 | |
1225 Clark Street | | 08/13 | | 7.08% | | | 29,948 | | | 30,145 | |
1800, 1851 and 1901 South Bell Street | | 12/11 | | 6.91% | | | 25,754 | | | 27,801 | |
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Retail: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cross-collateralized mortgages on 42 shopping centers (2) | | 03/10 | | 7.86% | | | 399,074 | | | 448,115 | |
Springfield Mall (including present value of purchase option) | | 10/12-04/13 | | 5.45% | | | 251,729 | | | 252,803 | |
Montehiedra Town Center | | 07/16 | | 6.04% | | | 120,000 | | | 120,000 | |
Broadway Mall | | 07/13 | | 5.40% | | | 94,298 | | | 94,879 | |
828-850 Madison Avenue Condominium | | 06/18 | | 5.29% | | | 80,000 | | | 80,000 | |
Las Catalinas Mall | | 11/13 | | 6.97% | | | 60,410 | | | 60,766 | |
Other | | 05/09-11/34 | | 4.00%-7.33% | | | 158,650 | | | 159,597 | |
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Merchandise Mart: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Merchandise Mart | | 12/16 | | 5.57% | | | 550,000 | | | 550,000 | |
High Point Complex | | 08/16 | | 6.34% | | | 219,690 | | | 220,361 | |
Boston Design Center | | 09/15 | | 5.02% | | | 70,465 | | | 70,740 | |
Washington Design Center | | 11/11 | | 6.95% | | | 44,800 | | | 44,992 | |
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Other: | | | | | | | | | | | |
555 California Street | | 05/10-09/11 | | 5.97% | | | 721,001 | | | 720,671 | |
Industrial Warehouses | | 10/11 | | 6.95% | | | 25,159 | | | 25,268 | |
Total Fixed Interest Notes and Mortgages Payable | | | | 5.95% | | | 7,054,059 | | | 7,117,727 | |
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See notes on page 21.
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands) | | | | | Interest Rate at | | | |
Notes and Mortgages Payable: | | | | | | | | | | |
Variable Rate: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
New York Office: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Manhattan Mall | 02/12 | | L+55 | | 1.11% | | $ | 232,000 | | $ | 232,000 | |
866 UN Plaza | 05/11 | | L+40 | | .90% | | | 44,978 | | | 44,978 | |
Washington, DC Office: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2101 L Street | 02/13 | | L+120 | | 1.73% | | | 150,000 | | | 150,000 | |
1999 K Street (construction loan) | 12/10 | | L+130 | | 1.80% | | | 81,165 | | | 73,747 | |
Courthouse Plaza One and Two | 01/15 | | L+75 | | 1.30% | | | 69,446 | | | 70,774 | |
River House Apartment Complex | 04/18 | | (3) | | 1.78% | | | 64,000 | | | 64,000 | |
Commerce Executive III, IV and V | 07/09 | | L+55 | | 1.05% | | | 50,223 | | | 50,223 | |
220 20th Street (construction loan) | 01/11 | | L+115 | | 1.71% | | | 49,894 | | | 40,701 | |
West End 25 (construction loan) | 02/11 | | L+130 | | 1.81% | | | 35,356 | | | 24,620 | |
Retail: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Green Acres Mall | 02/13 | | L+140 | | 1.90% | | | 335,000 | | | 335,000 | |
Bergen Town Center (construction loan) | 03/13 | | L+150 | | 2.00% | | | 248,177 | | | 228,731 | |
Beverly Connection | 07/09 | | L+245 | | 3.01% | | | 100,000 | | | 100,000 | |
Other: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
220 Central Park South | 11/10 | | L+235 – L+245 | | 2.87% | | | 130,000 | | | 130,000 | |
Other | 07/09 – 11/11 | | Various | | 3.03% | | | 179,949 | | | 172,886 | |
Total Variable Interest Notes and Mortgages Payable | | | | | 1.96% | | | 1,770,188 | | | 1,717,660 | |
Total Notes and Mortgages Payable | | | | | 5.15% | | $ | 8,824,247 | | $ | 8,835,387 | |
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Due to Vornado: (see page 9) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2.85% Due 2027 | 04/12 | | | | 5.45% | | $ | 1,283,822 | | $ | 1,276,285 | |
3.63% Due 2026 | 11/11 | | | | 5.32% | | | 949,052 | | | 945,458 | |
Total due to Vornado | | | | | 5.39% | | $ | 2,232,874 | | $ | 2,221,743 | |
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Senior Unsecured Notes: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Senior unsecured notes due 2009 | 08/09 | | | | 4.50% | | $ | 154,812 | | $ | 168,289 | |
Senior unsecured notes due 2010 | 12/10 | | | | 4.75% | | | 176,915 | | | 199,625 | |
Senior unsecured notes due 2011 | 02/11 | | | | 5.60% | | | 204,741 | | | 249,902 | |
Total Senior Unsecured Notes (4) | | | | | 5.00% | | $ | 536,468 | | $ | 617,816 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
3.88% Exchangeable Senior Debentures due 2025 (see page 9) | 04/12 | | | | 5.32% | | $ | 479,773 | | $ | 478,256 | |
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Unsecured Revolving Credit Facilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$1.595 billion unsecured revolving credit facility | 09/12 | | L+55 | | 1.02% | | $ | 600,000 | | $ | 300,000 | |
$.965 billion unsecured revolving credit facility ($44,565 reserved for outstanding letters of credit) | 06/11 | | L+55 | | .99% | | | 58,468 | | | 58,468 | |
Total Unsecured Revolving Credit Facilities | | | | | 1.02% | | $ | 658,468 | | $ | 358,468 | |
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See notes on following page.
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
Notes to preceding tabular information (Amounts in thousands):
| (1) | Represents the extended maturity for certain loans in which we have the unilateral right, ability and intent to extend. In the case of our convertible and exchangeable debt, represents the earliest date holders may require us to repurchase the debentures. |
| (2) | In the first quarter of 2009, we repaid $47,000 of this debt for $46,231 in cash. |
| (3) | This loan bears interest at the Freddie Mac Reference Note Rate plus 1.53%. |
| (4) | In the first quarter of 2009, we purchased $81,534 (aggregate face amount) of our senior unsecured notes for $75,977 in cash, resulting in a $5,136 net gain which is included as a component of “interest expense” on our consolidated statement of income. |
10. | Redeemable Partnership Units |
Redeemable partnership units on our consolidated balance sheets represent Operating Partnership units not owned by Vornado and are comprised of (i) Class A units, (ii) Series B convertible preferred units, and (iii) Series D-10, D-11, D-12, D-14 and D-15 (collectively, “Series D”) cumulative redeemable preferred units. Redeemable partnership units are accounted for in accordance with EITF Topic D-98, Classification and Measurement of Redeemable Securities, and are presented at the greater of their carrying amount or redemption value at the end of each reporting period. Changes in the value from period to period are charged to “additional capital” on our consolidated balance sheets. As of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the aggregate value of the redeemable partnership units was $907,309,000 and $1,177,978,000, respectively. Below is a table reflecting the activity of the redeemable partnership units.
| | | |
(Amounts in thousands) | | | |
Balance at December 31, 2007 | $ | 1,658,303 | |
Net income | | 46,569 | |
Distributions | | (18,828 | ) |
Class A unit redemptions | | (18,771 | ) |
Adjustments to Class A redeemable units | | (51,060 | ) |
Other, net | | 5,405 | |
Balance at March 31, 2008 | $ | 1,621,618 | |
| | | |
| | | |
Balance at December 31, 2008 | $ | 1,177,978 | |
Net income | | 16,821 | |
Distributions | | (18,733 | ) |
Class A unit redemptions | | (10,946 | ) |
Adjustments to Class A redeemable units | | (271,856 | ) |
Other, net | | 14,045 | |
Balance at March 31, 2009 | $ | 907,309 | |
Redeemable partnership units exclude our Series G convertible preferred units and Series D-13 cumulative redeemable preferred units, as they are accounted for in accordance with FASB Statement No. 150, Accounting for Certain Financial Investments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity, because of their possible settlement by issuing a variable number of Vornado common shares. Accordingly the fair value of these units is included as a component of “other liabilities” on our consolidated balance sheets and aggregated $56,652,000 and $83,079,000 as of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
11. | Income Per Class A Unit |
Income per unit is computed in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 128. In January 2009, we adopted the provisions of FSP 03-6-1, which required us to include unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents as “participating securities” in the computation of basic and diluted income per unit pursuant to the two-class method as described in SFAS 128. The adoption of FSP 03-6-1 did not have a material effect on our computation of income per share.
On March 12, 2009, we made a regular quarterly distribution of $0.95 per Class A unit, consisting of approximately $64,000,000 in cash and 3,014,000 Class A units priced at $32.07 per unit. In accordance with SFAS 128, we have included the 3,014,000 Class A units in the computation of basic and diluted income per Class A unit retroactively for all periods presented.
The following table provides a reconciliation of both net income and the number of Class A units used in the computation of (i) basic income per Class A unit - which utilizes the weighted average number of Class A units outstanding without regard to dilutive potential units, and (ii) diluted income per Class A unit - which includes the weighted average Class A units and potentially dilutive unit equivalents. Potentially dilutive unit equivalents include our preferred units, employee unit options, and our exchangeable senior debentures.
(Amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts) | For The Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | | | |
Numerator: | | | | | | |
Income from continuing operations | $ | 156,431 | | $ | 337,667 | |
Income from discontinued operations, net | | — | | | 112,081 | |
Net income | | 156,431 | | | 449,748 | |
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | | 500 | | | 406 | |
Net income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P. | | 156,931 | | | 450,154 | |
Preferred unit distributions | | (19,206 | ) | | (19,092 | ) |
Earnings alloacted to unvested participating units | | (1,149 | ) | | (2,668 | ) |
Numerator for basic income per Class A unit – net income attributable to Class A unitholders | | 136,576 | | | 428,394 | |
Impact of assumed conversions: | | | | | | |
Interest on 3.875% exchangeable senior debentures | | — | | | 6,283 | |
Convertible preferred unit distributions | | 174 | | | 1,443 | |
Numerator for diluted income per Class A unit – net income attributable to Class A unitholders | $ | 136,750 | | $ | 436,120 | |
Denominator: | | | | | | |
Denominator for basic income per Class A unit – weighted average units | | 171,926 | | | 170,819 | |
Effect of dilutive securities (1): | | | | | | |
Employee unit options | | 1,673 | | | 5,010 | |
3.875% exchangeable senior debentures | | — | | | 5,669 | |
Convertible preferred units | | 605 | | | 1,490 | |
Denominator for diluted income per Class A unit – adjusted weighted average units and assumed conversions | | 174,204 | | | 182,988 | |
INCOME PER CLASS A UNIT – BASIC: | | | | | | |
Income from continuing operations | $ | 0.79 | | $ | 1.85 | |
Income from discontinued operations, net | | — | | | 0.66 | |
Net income per Class A unit | $ | 0.79 | | $ | 2.51 | |
INCOME PER CLASS A UNIT – DILUTED: | | | | | | |
Income from continuing operations | $ | 0.78 | | $ | 1.77 | |
Income from discontinued operations, net | | — | | | 0.61 | |
Net income per Class A unit | $ | 0.78 | | $ | 2.38 | |
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(1) | The effect of dilutive securities in the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 excludes an aggregate of 8,467 and 1,677 weighted average unit equivalents, respectively, as their effect was anti-dilutive. |
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands) | | For The Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 156,431 | | $ | 449,748 | |
Other comprehensive loss | | | (39,898 | ) | | (20,251 | ) |
Comprehensive income | | | 116,533 | | | 429,497 | |
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | | | 500 | | | 406 | |
Comprehensive income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P. | | $ | 117,033 | | $ | 429,903 | |
Substantially all of other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 relates to losses from the mark-to-market of marketable equity securities classified as available-for-sale.
The following table sets forth the details of our fee and other income:
(Amounts in thousands)
| | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | | | | |
Tenant cleaning revenue | | $ | 14,294 | | $ | 13,422 | |
Management and leasing fees | | | 2,401 | | | 3,968 | |
Lease termination fees | | | 1,624 | | | 2,453 | |
Other income | | | 12,431 | | | 8,845 | |
| | $ | 30,750 | | $ | 28,688 | |
Fee and other income above include management fee income from Interstate Properties, a related party, of $198,000 and $211,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The above table excludes fee income from partially owned entities, which is included in income from partially owned entities (see Note 5 – Investments in Partially Owned Entities).
14. | Stock-based Compensation |
Vornado’s Share Option Plan (the “Plan”) provides for grants of incentive and non-qualified stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, performance shares and limited partnership units to certain of our employees and officers. We account for all stock-based compensation in accordance FASB Statement No. 123R, Share-Based Payment (“SFAS 123R”). Stock based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 consists of stock option awards, restricted shares, Operating Partnership unit awards and out-performance plan awards. During the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, we recognized $10,249,000 and $8,075,000 of stock-based compensation expense, respectively.
On March 31, 2009, Vornado’s nine most senior executives voluntarily surrendered their 2007 and 2008 stock option awards and their 2008 out-performance plan awards. Accordingly, we recognized $32,588,000 of expense in the first quarter of 2009 representing the unamortized portion of these awards, which is included as a component of “general and administrative” expense on our consolidated statement of income. As a result of these voluntary surrenders, stock-based compensation expense will be approximately $7,000,000 lower for the remainder of 2009 and $9,400,000, $9,400,000, $5,700,000 and $1,000,000 lower for 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively.
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
15. | Commitments and Contingencies |
Insurance
We carry commercial liability and all risk property insurance ((i) fire, (ii) flood, (iii) extended coverage, (iv) “acts of terrorism” as defined in the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (“TRIPRA”), which expires in December 2014, and (v) rental loss insurance) with respect to our assets. Our New York Office, Washington, DC Office, Retail and Merchandise Mart divisions have $2.0 billion of per occurrence all risk property insurance coverage in effect through September 15, 2009. Our California properties have earthquake insurance with coverage of $150,000,000 per occurrence, subject to a deductible in the amount of 5% of the value of the affected property, and a $150,000,000 annual aggregate.
Penn Plaza Insurance Company, LLC (“PPIC”), our wholly owned subsidiary, acts as a re-insurer with respect to a portion of our earthquake insurance coverage and as a direct insurer for coverage for acts of terrorism, including nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological (“NBCR”) acts, as defined by TRIPRA. Coverage for acts of terrorism is fully reinsured by third party insurance companies and the Federal government with no exposure to PPIC. Our coverage for NBCR losses is up to $2 billion, per occurrence, for which PPIC is responsible for a deductible of $3,200,000 and 15% of the balance of a covered loss and the Federal government is responsible for the remaining 85% of a covered loss. We are ultimately responsible for any loss borne by PPIC.
We continue to monitor the state of the insurance market and the scope and costs of coverage for acts of terrorism. However, we cannot anticipate what coverage will be available on commercially reasonable terms in future policy years.
Our debt instruments, consisting of mortgage loans secured by our properties (which are generally non-recourse to us), senior unsecured notes, exchangeable senior debentures, convertible senior debentures and revolving credit agreements contain customary covenants requiring us to maintain insurance. Although we believe that we have adequate insurance coverage for purposes of these agreements, we may not be able to obtain an equivalent amount of coverage at reasonable costs in the future. Further, if lenders insist on greater coverage than we are able to obtain it could adversely affect our ability to finance and/or refinance our properties and expand our portfolio.
Other Contractual Obligations
At March 31, 2009, there were $44,565,000 of outstanding letters of credit under our $965,000,000 revolving credit facility. Our credit facilities and our senior unsecured notes contain financial covenants that require us to maintain minimum interest coverage and maximum debt to market capitalization ratios, and provide for higher interest rates in the event of a decline in our ratings below Baa3/BBB. Our credit facilities and our senior unsecured notes also contain customary conditions precedent to borrowing, including representations and warranties and also contain customary events of default that could give rise to accelerated repayment, including items such as the failure to pay interest or principal.
Each of our properties has been subjected to varying degrees of environmental assessment at various times. The environmental assessments did not reveal any material environmental contamination. However, there can be no assurance that the identification of new areas of contamination, changes in the extent or known scope of contamination, the discovery of additional sites, or changes in cleanup requirements would not result in significant costs to us.
We are committed to fund additional capital to certain of our partially owned entities aggregating approximately $205,917,000. Of this amount, $80,923,000 is committed to the India Property Fund and is pledged as collateral to its lender.
From time to time, we have disposed of substantial amounts of real estate to third parties for which, as to certain properties, we remain contingently liable for rent payments or mortgage indebtedness that we cannot quantify.
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
15. | Commitments and Contingencies - continued |
We are from time to time involved in various other legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters in the aggregate, including the matters referred to below, are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
On January 8, 2003, Stop & Shop filed a complaint with the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (“USDC-NJ”) claiming that we had no right to reallocate and therefore continue to collect the $5,000,000 of annual rent from Stop & Shop pursuant to the Master Agreement and Guaranty, because of the expiration of the East Brunswick, Jersey City, Middletown, Union and Woodbridge leases to which the $5,000,000 of additional rent was previously allocated. Stop & Shop asserted that a prior order of the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York dated February 6, 2001, as modified on appeal to the District Court for the Southern District of New York on February 13, 2001, froze our right to reallocate which effectively terminated our right to collect the additional rent from Stop & Shop. On March 3, 2003, after we moved to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction, Stop & Shop voluntarily withdrew its complaint. On March 26, 2003, Stop & Shop filed a new complaint in New York Supreme Court, asserting substantially the same claims as in its USDC-NJ complaint. We removed the action to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. In January 2005 that court remanded the action to the New York Supreme Court. On February 14, 2005, we served an answer in which we asserted a counterclaim seeking a judgment for all the unpaid additional rent accruing through the date of the judgment and a declaration that Stop & Shop will continue to be liable for the additional rent as long as any of the leases subject to the Master Agreement and Guaranty remain in effect. On May 17, 2005, we filed a motion for summary judgment. On July 15, 2005, Stop & Shop opposed our motion and filed a cross-motion for summary judgment. On December 13, 2005, the Court issued its decision denying the motions for summary judgment. Both parties appealed the Court’s decision and on December 14, 2006, the Appellate Court division issued a decision affirming the Court’s decision. On January 16, 2007, we filed a motion for the reconsideration of one aspect of the Appellate Court’s decision which was denied on March 13, 2007. We are currently engaged in discovery and anticipate that a trial date will be set for some time in 2009. We intend to vigorously pursue our claims against Stop & Shop. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters will not have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
On May 24, 2007, we acquired a 70% controlling interest in 1290 Avenue of the Americas and the 555 California Street complex. Our 70% interest was acquired through the purchase of all of the shares of a group of foreign companies that own, through U.S. entities, the 1% sole general partnership interest and a 69% limited partnership interest in the partnerships that own the two properties. The remaining 30% limited partnership interest is owned by Donald J. Trump. In August 2005, Mr. Trump brought a lawsuit in the New York State Supreme Court against, among others, the general partners of the partnerships referred to above. Mr. Trump’s claims arose out of a dispute over the sale price of and use of proceeds from, the sale of properties located on the former Penn Central rail yards between West 59th and 72nd Streets in Manhattan which were formerly owned by the partnerships. In decisions dated September 14, 2005 and July 24, 2006, the Court denied several of Mr. Trump’s motions and ultimately dismissed all of Mr. Trump’s claims, except for his claim seeking access to books and records; that claim was dismissed by virtue of a decision dated October 1, 2007 and an Order dated January 28, 2009. Mr. Trump sought re-argument and renewal on, and filed a notice of appeal in connection with the 2006 decision. In a decision dated January 6, 2009, the Court denied all of Mr. Trump’s motions. Mr. Trump has filed a notice appealing the 2007 and 2009 decisions. Mr. Trump’s appeals of the 2006, 2007 and 2009 decisions are now proceeding. In connection with the acquisition, we agreed to indemnify the sellers for liabilities and expenses arising out of Mr. Trump’s claim that the general partners of the partnerships we acquired did not sell the rail yards at a fair price or could have sold the rail yards for a greater price and any other claims asserted in the legal action; provided however, that if Mr. Trump prevails on certain claims involving partnership matters, other than claims relating to sale price, the sellers will be required to reimburse us for certain costs related to those claims. We believe that the claims relating to the sale price are without merit. All other allegations are not asserted as a basis for damages and regardless of merit, in our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, will not have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In July 2005, we acquired H Street Building Corporation (“H Street”) which has a subsidiary that owns, among other things, a 50% tenancy in common interest in land located in Arlington County, Virginia, known as "Pentagon Row," leased to two tenants. In April 2007, H Street acquired the remaining 50% interest in that fee. In April 2007, we received letters from those tenants, Street Retail, Inc. and Post Apartment Homes, L.P., claiming they had a right of first offer triggered by each of those transactions. On September 25, 2008, both tenants filed suit against us and the former owners. The claim alleges the right to purchase the fee interest, damages in excess of $75,000,000 and punitive damages. We believe this claim is without merit and regardless of merit, in our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, will not have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
In the first quarter of 2009, we finalized the termination of the Merchandise Mart Properties Pension Plan, which resulted in a $2,800,000 pension settlement expense that is included as a component of “general and administrative” expense on our consolidated statement of income.
17. | Costs of Acquisitions Not Consummated |
In the first quarter of 2008, we wrote-off $2,283,000 of costs associated with the Hudson Rail Yards acquisition not consummated.
At March 31, 2009, the market value (“fair value” pursuant to SFAS 157) of our marketable equity securities portfolio was $41,362,000 below its carrying amount. We have concluded that the decline in the value of the securities in our portfolio as of March 31, 2009, is not “other-than-temporary.” In the three months ended March 31, 2008, we concluded that an investment in a marketable equity security was “other-than-temporarily” impaired and recognized a non-cash impairment charge of $9,073,000, based on the March 31, 2008 closing share price of the security.
On April 7, 2009, we completed a $75,000,000 financing of 4 Union Square South, Manhattan, a 203,000 square foot, fully-leased retail property. This interest-only loan has a rate of LIBOR plus 3.25% (3.78% as of April 22, 2009) and matures in April 2012, with two one-year extension options. The property was previously unencumbered.
On April 22, 2009, Vornado sold 17,250,000 common shares, including underwriters’ over-allotment, in an underwritten public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement at an initial public offering price of $43.00 per share. Vornado received net proceeds of approximately $709,700,000, after the underwriters’ discount and offering expenses and contributed the net proceeds to us in exchange for 17,250,000 Class A units.
On April 30, 2009, we commenced a cash tender offer for any and all of our senior unsecured notes dues 2009, 2010 and 2011. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the tender offer, we are offering to purchase the senior unsecured notes due 2009 at par, plus accrued and unpaid interest and the senior unsecured notes due 2010 and 2011 at a purchase price of $970 per $1,000 in principal, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The tender offer expires on May 7, 2009.
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
Below is a summary of net income and a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA(1) by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008.
(Amounts in thousands) | | For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 | |
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Property rentals | | $ | 508,010 | | $ | 188,762 | | $ | 129,374 | | $ | 89,077 | | $ | 63,001 | | $ | — | | $ | 37,796 | |
Straight-line rents: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | |
Contractual rent increases | | | 13,972 | | | 6,715 | | | 3,044 | | | 3,505 | | | 619 | | | — | | | 89 | |
Amortization of free rent | | | 13,166 | | | 1,540 | | | 5,364 | | | 6,308 | | | 22 | | | — | | | (68 | ) |
Amortization of acquired below- market leases, net | | | 17,982 | | | 9,923 | | | 1,102 | | | 5,269 | | | 29 | | | —
| | | 1,659 | |
Total rentals | | | 553,130 | | | 206,940 | | | 138,884 | | | 104,159 | | | 63,671 | | | — | | | 39,476 | |
Tenant expense reimbursements | | | 98,134 | | | 35,157 | | | 18,530 | | | 37,173 | | | 5,319 | | | — | | | 1,955 | |
Fee and other income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tenant cleaning revenue | | | 14,294 | | | 18,294 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (4,000 | ) |
Management and leasing fees | | | 2,401 | | | 1,095 | | | 1,965 | | | 278 | | | 57 | | | — | | | (994 | ) |
Lease termination fees | | | 1,624 | | | 42 | | | 982 | | | — | | | 600 | | | — | | | — | |
Other | | | 12,431 | | | 3,527 | | | 5,438 | | | 459 | | | 1,338 | | | — | | | 1,669 | |
Total revenues | | | 682,014 | | | 265,055 | | | 165,799 | | | 142,069 | | | 70,985 | | | — | | | 38,106 | |
Operating expenses | | | 279,376 | | | 113,544 | | | 57,292 | | | 52,942 | | | 39,195 | | | — | | | 16,403 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 132,119 | | | 44,110 | | | 36,032 | | | 23,160 | | | 13,379 | | | — | | | 15,438 | |
General and administrative | | | 79,069 | | | 9,162 | | | 8,910 | | | 11,754 | | | 10,964 | | | — | | | 38,279 | |
Total expenses | | | 490,564 | | | 166,816 | | | 102,234 | | | 87,856 | | | 63,538 | | | — | | | 70,120 | |
Operating income (loss) | | | 191,450 | | | 98,239 | | | 63,565 | | | 54,213 | | | 7,447 | | | — | | | (32,014 | ) |
Income applicable to Alexander’s | | | 18,133 | | | 192 | | | — | | | 149 | | | — | | | — | | | 17,792 | |
Income applicable to Toys | | | 97,147 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 97,147 | | | — | |
(Loss) income from partially owned entities | | | (7,543 | ) | | 1,202 | | | 1,584 | | | 1,192 | | | 125 | | | —
| | | (11,646 | ) |
Interest and other investment income, net | | | 14,059 | | | 282 | | | 140 | | | 251 | | | 30 | | | — | | | 13,356 | |
Interest and debt expense | | | (151,766 | ) | | (33,118 | ) | | (30,756 | ) | | (21,400 | ) | | (12,836 | ) | | — | | | (53,656 | ) |
Income (loss) before income taxes | | | 161,480 | | | 66,797 | | | 34,533 | | | 34,405 | | | (5,234 | ) | | 97,147 | | | (66,168 | ) |
Income tax expense | | | (5,049 | ) | | — | | | (433 | ) | | (166 | ) | | (243 | ) | | — | | | (4,207 | ) |
Net income (loss) | | | 156,431 | | | 66,797 | | | 34,100 | | | 34,239 | | | (5,477 | ) | | 97,147 | | | (70,375 | ) |
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | | | (500 | ) | | 1,877 | | | — | | | (118 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (2,259 | ) |
Net income (loss) attributable to Vornado Realty L.P. | | | 156,931 | | | 64,920 | | | 34,100 | | | 34,357 | | | (5,477 | ) | | 97,147 | | | (68,116 | ) |
Interest and debt expense (2) | | | 202,177 | | | 31,438 | | | 31,601 | | | 23,059 | | | 13,058 | | | 35,183 | | | 67,838 | |
Depreciation and amortization(2) | | | 179,590 | | | 42,761 | | | 37,243 | | | 24,070 | | | 13,548 | | | 35,257 | | | 26,711 | |
Income tax expense (2) | | | 58,067 | | | — | | | 434 | | | 166 | | | 308 | | | 53,091 | | | 4,068 | |
EBITDA (1) | | $ | 596,765 | | $ | 139,119 | | $ | 103,378 | | $ | 81,652 | | $ | 21,437 | | $ | 220,678 | | $ | 30,501 | |
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See notes on page 29.
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
20. | Segment Information – continued |
(Amounts in thousands) | | For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Property rentals | | $ | 488,192 | | $ | 176,503 | | $ | 123,402 | | $ | 86,721 | | $ | 57,543 | | $ | — | | $ | 44,023 | |
Straight-line rents: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Contractual rent increases | | | 17,872 | | | 7,283 | | | 3,270 | | | 5,799 | | | 1,377 | | | — | | | 143 | |
Amortization of free rent | | | 4,099 | | | 871 | | | 1,505 | | | (1,221 | ) | | 2,353 | | | — | | | 591 | |
Amortization of acquired below- market leases, net | | | 23,271 | | | 15,329 | | | 1,112 | | | 4,954 | | | 33 | | | — | | | 1,843 | |
Total rentals | | | 533,434 | | | 199,986 | | | 129,289 | | | 96,253 | | | 61,306 | | | — | | | 46,600 | |
Tenant expense reimbursements | | | 87,160 | | | 31,523 | | | 15,215 | | | 33,690 | | | 4,589 | | | — | | | 2,143 | |
Fee and other income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tenant cleaning revenue | | | 13,422 | | | 17,154 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (3,732 | ) |
Management and leasing fees | | | 3,968 | | | 1,402 | | | 3,156 | | | 365 | | | 140 | | | — | | | (1,095 | ) |
Lease termination fees | | | 2,453 | | | 1,924 | | | — | | | 375 | | | 154 | | | — | | | — | |
Other | | | 8,845 | | | 3,935 | | | 4,200 | | | (379 | ) | | 1,440 | | | — | | | (351 | ) |
Total revenues | | | 649,282 | | | 255,924 | | | 151,860 | | | 130,304 | | | 67,629 | | | — | | | 43,565 | |
Operating expenses | | | 261,251 | | | 106,646 | | | 51,587 | | | 48,054 | | | 35,368 | | | — | | | 19,596 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 130,610 | | | 45,775 | | | 36,866 | | | 21,136 | | | 11,787 | | | — | | | 15,046 | |
General and administrative | | | 49,385 | | | 4,786 | | | 7,069 | | | 7,762 | | | 7,471 | | | — | | | 22,297 | |
Costs of acquisition not consummated | | | 2,283 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,283 | |
Total expenses | | | 443,529 | | | 157,207 | | | 95,522 | | | 76,952 | | | 54,626 | | | — | | | 59,222 | |
Operating income (loss) | | | 205,753 | | | 98,717 | | | 56,338 | | | 53,352 | | | 13,003 | | | — | | | (15,657 | ) |
Income applicable to Alexander’s | | | 7,929 | | | 189 | | | — | | | 148 | | | — | | | — | | | 7,592 | |
Income applicable to Toys | | | 80,362 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 80,362 | | | — | |
(Loss) income from partially owned entities | | | (30,353 | ) | | 1,053 | | | 1,279 | | | 2,907 | | | 518 | | | — | | | (36,110 | ) |
Interest and other investment income, net | | | 14,104 | | | 708 | | | 679 | | | 242 | | | 93 | | | — | | | 12,382 | |
Interest and debt expense | | | (157,457 | ) | | (35,631 | ) | | (29,622 | ) | | (20,246 | ) | | (13,021 | ) | | — | | | (58,937 | ) |
Income (loss) before income taxes | | | 120,338 | | | 65,036 | | | 28,674 | | | 36,403 | | | 593 | | | 80,362 | | | (90,730 | ) |
Income tax benefit (expense) | | | 217,329 | | | — | | | 221,677 | | | (2 | ) | | (210 | ) | | — | | | (4,136 | ) |
Income (loss) from continuing operations | | | 337,667 | | | 65,036 | | | 250,351 | | | 36,401 | | | 383 | | | 80,362 | | | (94,866 | ) |
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net | | | 112,081 | | | — | | | 987 | | | (520 | ) | | — | | | — | | | 111,614 | |
Net income | | | 449,748 | | | 65,036 | | | 251,338 | | | 35,881 | | | 383 | | | 80,362 | | | 16,748 | |
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | | | (406 | ) | | 945 | | | — | | | (14 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (1,337 | ) |
Net income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P. | | | 450,154 | | | 64,091 | | | 251,338 | | | 35,895 | | | 383 | | | 80,362 | | | 18,085 | |
Interest and debt expense (2) | | | 217,239 | | | 34,004 | | | 30,628 | | | 23,827 | | | 13,233 | | | 41,495 | | | 74,052 | |
Depreciation and amortization(2) | | | 181,185 | | | 43,620 | | | 39,242 | | | 22,202 | | | 11,907 | | | 34,102 | | | 30,112 | |
Income tax (benefit) expense (2) | | | (122,780 | ) | | — | | | (221,672 | ) | | 2 | | | 210 | | | 93,919 | | | 4,761 | |
EBITDA (1) | | $ | 725,798 | | $ | 141,715 | | $ | 99,536 | | $ | 81,926 | | $ | 25,733 | | $ | 249,878 | | $ | 127,010 | |
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See notes on the following page.
VORNADO REALTY L.P.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
20. | Segment Information – continued |
Notes to preceding tabular information
| (1) | EBITDA represents “Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization.” We consider EBITDA a supplemental measure for making decisions and assessing the unlevered performance of our segments as it relates to the total return on assets as opposed to the levered return on equity. As properties are bought and sold based on a multiple of EBITDA, we utilize this measure to make investment decisions as well as to compare the performance of our assets to that of our peers. EBITDA should not be considered a substitute for net income. EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. |
| (2) | Interest and debt expense, depreciation and amortization and income tax (benefit) expense in the reconciliation of net income (loss) to EBITDA includes our share of these items from partially owned entities. |
| (3) | Other EBITDA is comprised of: |
(Amounts in thousands) | | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | | | | |
Alexander’s | | $ | 24,399 | | $ | 14,887 | |
555 California Street | | | 11,638 | | | 11,645 | |
Lexington | | | 10,389 | | | 11,077 | |
Hotel Pennsylvania | | | 607 | | | 5,413 | |
Industrial warehouses | | | 1,314 | | | 1,438 | |
Other investments (1) | | | 3,947 | | | (1,310 | ) |
| | | 52,294 | | | 43,150 | |
| | | | | | | |
Corporate general and administrative expenses | | | (35,876 | ) | | (20,242 | ) |
Investment income and other, net | | | 11,824 | | | 27,116 | |
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | | | 2,259 | | | 1,337 | |
Non-cash asset write-downs: | | | | | | | |
Marketable equity security | | | — | | | (9,073 | ) |
Real estate development projects: | | | | | | | |
Partially owned entities | | | — | | | (34,200 | ) |
Wholly owned entities (including costs of acquisitions not consummated) | | | — | | | (2,283 | ) |
MPH mezzanine loan loss reversal | | | — | | | 10,300 | |
Derivative positions in marketable equity securities | | | — | | | (18,362 | ) |
Discontinued operations of Americold (including a $112,690 net gain on sale) | | | — | | | 129,267 | |
| | $ | 30,501 | | $ | 127,010 | |
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| (1) | 2009 includes our share of EBITDA from a partially owned entity, which was accounted for as a mezzanine loan in 2008. |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Partners
Vornado Realty L.P.
New York, New York
We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Vornado Realty L.P. (the “Company”) as of March 31, 2009, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in partners’ capital and cash flows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.
We conducted our reviews in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to such consolidated interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
As discussed in Note 2 and Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, in 2009 the Company changed its method of accounting for its convertible and exchangeable senior debentures to conform to FASB Staff Position APB 14-1, Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash Upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement) and adopted FASB Statement No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements and, retrospectively, adjusted the 2008 consolidated financial statements for the changes.
We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of Vornado Realty L.P. as of December 31, 2008, and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in partners’ capital, and cash flows for the year then ended prior to retrospective adjustments for the adoption of FASB Staff Position APB 14-1, Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash Upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement) and FASB Statement No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, (not presented herein); and in our report dated March 10, 2009, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. We also audited the adjustments described in Note 3 that were applied to retrospectively adjust the December 31, 2008 consolidated balance sheet of Vornado Realty L.P. (not presented herein). In our opinion, such adjustments are appropriate and have been properly applied to the previously issued consolidated balance sheet in deriving the accompanying retrospectively adjusted consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2008.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Parsippany, New Jersey
May 8, 2009
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Certain statements contained herein constitute forward-looking statements as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. They represent our intentions, plans, expectations and beliefs and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Our future results, financial condition and business may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. You can find many of these statements by looking for words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “would,” “may” or other similar expressions in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Many of the factors that will determine the outcome of these and our other forward-looking statements are beyond our ability to control or predict. For further discussion of factors that could materially affect the outcome of our forward-looking statements, see “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. For these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or the date of any document incorporated by reference. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. We do not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to our forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations includes a discussion of our consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2009. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and 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. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
| Critical Accounting Policies |
A summary of our critical accounting policies is included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition. There have been no significant changes to our policies during 2009.
Overview
Business Objective and Operating Strategy
Our business objective is to maximize Vornado’s shareholder value, which we measure by the total return provided to Vornado’s shareholders. Below is a table comparing Vornado’s performance to the Morgan Stanley REIT Index (“RMS”) and the SNL REIT Index (“SNL”) for the following periods ending March 31, 2009:
| | Total Return (1) | |
| | | | | | | |
One-year | | (61.9%) | | (61.3%) | | (59.7%) | |
Three-years | | (61.4%) | | (59.0%) | | (57.2%) | |
Five-years | | (33.1%) | | (38.5%) | | (35.6%) | |
Ten-years | | 60.3% | | 42.2% | | 49.4% | |
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| (1) | Past performance is not necessarily indicative of how we will perform in the future. |
We intend to achieve our business objective by continuing to pursue our investment philosophy and executing our operating strategies through:
| • | Maintaining a superior team of operating and investment professionals and an entrepreneurial spirit; |
| • | Investing in properties in select markets, such as New York City and Washington, DC, where we believe there is a high likelihood of capital appreciation; |
| • | Acquiring quality properties at a discount to replacement cost and where there is a significant potential for higher rents; |
| • | Investing in retail properties in select under-stored locations such as the New York City metropolitan area; |
| • | Investing in fully-integrated operating companies that have a significant real estate component; and |
| • | Developing and redeveloping our existing properties to increase returns and maximize value. |
We expect to finance our growth, acquisitions and investments using internally generated funds, proceeds from possible asset sales and by accessing the public and private capital markets.
We have a large concentration of properties in the New York City metropolitan area and in the Washington, DC and Northern Virginia areas. We compete with a large number of real estate property owners and developers, some of which may be willing to accept lower returns on their investments. Principal factors of competition are rents charged, attractiveness of location, the quality of the property and breadth and quality of services provided. Our success depends upon, among other factors, trends of the national, regional and local economies, financial condition and operating results of current and prospective tenants and customers, availability and cost of capital, construction and renovation costs, taxes, governmental regulations, legislation and population trends. See “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of our Annual Report on form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, for additional information regarding these factors.
Overview – continued
In the second half of 2007 the residential mortgage and capital markets began showing signs of stress, primarily in the form of escalating default rates on sub-prime mortgages, declining home values and increasing inventory nationwide. In 2008, the “credit crisis” spread to the broader commercial credit and financial markets resulting in illiquidity and volatility in the bond and equity markets. These trends have continued in the first quarter of 2009. We are currently in an economic recession which has negatively affected substantially all businesses, including ours. During the past year, real estate transactions have diminished significantly and capitalization rates have risen. The commercial real estate industry may continue to be affected by declining demand for office and retail space due to bankruptcies, layoffs, downsizing, cost cutting as well as general economic conditions, which would result in lower occupancy rates and effective rents and a corresponding decrease in net income, funds from operations and cash flow. In addition, the value of investments in joint ventures, marketable securities, and mezzanine loans may continue to decline, and may result in impairment charges and/or valuation allowances and a corresponding decrease in net income and funds from operations.
The trends discussed above have had an impact on our financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. As shown in our table of leasing statistics by segment on page 36 of this “Overview,” changes in occupancy rates from December 31, 2008 to March 31, 2009 ranged from a decrease of 80 basis points for our New York Office portfolio to an increase of 20 basis points for our Washington, DC Office portfolio. Initial rents on space re-leased during the quarter ended March 31, 2009 exceeded expiring escalated rents, although at spreads significantly below increases achieved during 2008. During the quarter ended March 31, 2009, retail tenant delinquencies have risen and our allowance for doubtful accounts has increased accordingly. At March 31, 2009, the market values of our investment in Lexington Realty Trust (NYSE: LXP) common shares and our marketable securities portfolio were $39,274,000 and $41,362,000, respectively, below their carrying amounts. We have concluded that, as of March 31, 2009, the declines in the value of these investments were not “other-than-temporary.” It is not possible for us to quantify the impact of the above trends, which may persist for the remainder of 2009 and beyond, on our future financial results.
Overview – continued
Quarter Ended March 31, 2009 Financial Results Summary
Net income attributable to Class A unitholders for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 was $137,725,000, or $0.78 per diluted Class A unit, versus $431,062,000, or $2.38 per diluted Class A unit for the quarter ended March 31, 2008. Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 include $173,000 and $6,002,000, respectively, of net gains on sale of real estate. In addition, net income for the quarters ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 also include certain items that affect comparability which are listed in the table below. The aggregate of the net gains on sale of real estate and the items in the table below decreased net income attributable to Class A unitholders for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 by $17,279,000, or $0.10 per diluted Class A unit and increased net income attributable to Class A unitholders for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 by $284,304,000, or $1.56 per diluted Class A unit.
(Amounts in thousands) | | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |
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Items that affect comparability (income) expense: | | | | | | | |
Write-off of unamortized costs from the voluntary surrender of equity awards | | $ | 32,588 | | $ | — | |
Alexander’s stock appreciation rights | | | (11,105 | ) | | 205 | |
Net gain on extinguishment of debt | | | (5,905 | ) | | — | |
Reversal of deferred income taxes initially recorded in connection with H Street acquisition | | | — | | | (222,174 | ) |
Net gain on sale of our 47.6% interest in Americold | | | — | | | (112,690 | ) |
Non-cash asset write-downs: | | | | | | | |
Marketable equity security | | | — | | | 9,073 | |
Real estate development projects: | | | | | | | |
Partially owned entities | | | — | | | 34,200 | |
Wholly owned entities (including costs of acquisitions not consummated) | | | — | | | 2,283 | |
Derivative positions in marketable equity securities | | | — | | | 18,362 | |
Reversal of MPH mezzanine loan loss accrual | | | — | | | (10,300 | ) |
Other, net | | | 1,874 | | | 1,663 | |
| | | 17,452 | | | (279,378 | ) |
47.6% share of Americold’s net loss – sold on March 31, 2008 | | | — | | | 1,076 | |
Total items that affect comparability | | $ | 17,452 | | $ | (278,302 | ) |
On January 1, 2009, we adopted FASB Staff Position APB 14-1, Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments that may be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement) (“FSP 14-1”). FSP 14-1 was required to be applied retrospectively. Accordingly, net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 has been adjusted to include $9,278,000 of additional interest expense. In addition, in accordance with FASB Statement No. 128, Earnings Per Share (“SFAS 128), we have included 3,014,000 additional Class A units resulting from the March 12, 2009 Class A unit distribution, in the computation of income per Class A unit retroactively to the quarter ended March 31, 2008.
Overview – continued
During the quarter ended March 31, 2009, we did not recognize income on certain assets with an aggregate carrying amount of approximately $900 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2009, because they were out of service for redevelopment, although we capitalized $4,716,000 of interest costs in connection with the development of these assets. Assets under development include all or portions of the Bergen Town Center, 220 20th Street, 1229-1231 25th Street (“West End 25”), and certain investments in partially owned entities.
The percentage increase (decrease) in the same store Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) of our operating segments for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 over the quarter ended March 31, 2008 and the trailing quarter ended December 31, 2008 are summarized below.
Quarter Ended: | | | | | | | |
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March 31, 2009 vs. March 31, 2008 | | 2.1% | | 4.7% | | 5.5% | | (5.0%) | |
March 31, 2009 vs. December 31, 2008 | | (4.9%)(1) | | 0.6% | | 5.9% | | (14.3%) (2) | |
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| (1) | Reflects a seasonal increase in utility costs and additional amortization of an acquired below market lease in the prior year’s quarter resulting from AXA Equitable Life Insurance’s (“AXA”) lease modification at 1290 Avenue of the Americas. Excluding the effect of these items, same store operations decreased by 0.9%. |
| (2) | Results primarily from the seasonality of operations. |
Calculations of same store EBITDA and reconciliations of net income to EBITDA and the reasons we consider these non-GAAP financial measures useful are provided in the following pages of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
On April 7, 2009, we completed a $75,000,000 financing of 4 Union Square South, Manhattan, a 203,000 square foot, fully-leased retail property. This interest-only loan has a rate of LIBOR plus 3.25% (3.78% as of April 22, 2009) and matures in April 2012, with two one-year extension options. The property was previously unencumbered.
On April 22, 2009, Vornado sold 17,250,000 common shares, including underwriters’ over-allotment, in an underwritten public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement at an initial public offering price of $43.00 per share. Vornado received net proceeds of approximately $709,700,000, after the underwriters’ discount and offering expenses and contributed the net proceeds to us in exchange for 17,250,000 Class A units.
On April 30, 2009, we commenced a cash tender offer for any and all of its senior unsecured notes dues 2009, 2010 and 2011. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the tender offer, we are offering to purchase the senior unsecured notes due 2009 at par, plus accrued and unpaid interest and the senior unsecured notes due 2010 and 2011 at a purchase price of $970 per $1,000 in principal, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The tender offer expires on May 7, 2009.
Overview - continued
The following table sets forth certain information for the properties we own directly or indirectly, including leasing activity. The leasing activity presented below is based on leases signed during the period and is not intended to coincide with the commencement of rental revenue in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Tenant improvements and leasing commissions are presented below based on square feet leased during the period, on a per square foot and per square foot per annum basis based on weighted average lease terms and as a percentage of initial rent per square foot.
(Square feet in thousands) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | New York Office | | | Washington, DC Office | | | Retail | | | Merchandise Mart | |
Office | | | Showroom |
Square feet (in service) | | | 16,138 | | | 17,963 | | | 22,224 | | | 2,438 | | | 6,337 | |
Number of properties | | | 28 | | | 82 | | | 176 | | | 8 | | | 8 | |
Occupancy rate | | | 95.9 | % | | 95.2 | % | | 92.0 | % | | 95.1 | % | | 90.1 | % |
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Leasing Activity: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Quarter Ended March 31, 2009: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Square feet | | | 161 | | | 539 | | | 247 | | | — | | | 118 | |
Initial rent (1) | | $ | 53.24 | | $ | 39.37 | | $ | 16.93 | | $ | — | | $ | 30.82 | |
Weighted average lease terms (years) | | | 5.6 | | | 3.8 | | | 5.8 | | | — | | | 4.5 | |
Rent per square foot - relet space: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Square feet | | | 153 | | | 498 | | | 232 | | | — | | | 118 | |
Initial rent – cash basis (1) | | $ | 52.41 | | $ | 39.47 | | $ | 14.35 | | $ | — | | $ | 30.82 | |
Prior escalated rent – cash basis | | $ | 48.08 | | $ | 37.74 | | $ | 13.42 | | $ | — | | $ | 32.00 | |
Percentage increase: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash basis | | | 9.0 | % | | 4.6 | % | | 6.9 | % | | — | | | (3.7 | %) |
GAAP basis | | | 8.3 | % | | 9.0 | % | | 10.6 | % | | — | | | 2.1 | % |
Rent per square foot – vacant space | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Square feet | | | 8 | | | 41 | | | 15 | | | — | | | — | |
Initial rent (1) | | $ | 68.96 | | $ | 38.16 | | $ | 58.04 | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
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Tenant improvements and leasing commissions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Per square foot | | $ | 18.83 | | $ | 14.02 | | $ | 2.62 | | $ | — | | $ | 5.21 | |
Per square foot per annum | | $ | 3.36 | | $ | 3.69 | | $ | .45 | | $ | — | | $ | 1.16 | |
Percentage of initial rent | | | 6.3 | % | | 9.2 | % | | 2.7 | % | | — | | | 3.8 | % |
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As of December 31, 2008: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Square feet | | | 16,108 | | | 17,666 | | | 21,861 | | | 2,424 | | | 6,332 | |
Number of properties | | | 28 | | | 82 | | | 176 | | | 8 | | | 8 | |
Occupancy rate | | | 96.7 | % | | 95.0 | % | | 92.1 | % | | 96.5 | % | | 92.2 | % |
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As of March 31, 2008: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Square feet | | | 16,025 | | | 17,392 | | | 21,820 | | | 2,390 | | | 6,169 | |
Number of properties | | | 28 | | | 82 | | | 176 | | | 8 | | | 8 | |
Occupancy rate | | | 97.6 | % | | 93.4 | % | | 94.2 | % | | 92.6 | % | | 93.5 | % |
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(1) | Most leases include periodic step-ups in rent, which are not reflected in the initial rent per square foot leased. |
Recently Issued Accounting Literature
On January 1, 2009, we adopted FSP 14-1, which was required to be applied retrospectively. The adoption of FSP 14-1 affected the accounting for our convertible senior debentures due to Vornado and our exchangeable senior debentures by requiring the initial proceeds from their sale to be allocated between a liability component and an equity component in a manner that results in interest expense on the debt component at our nonconvertible debt borrowing rate on the date of issue. The initial debt components of our $1.4 billion Convertible Senior Debentures due to Vornado, $1 billion Convertible Senior Debentures due to Vornado and $500 million Exchangeable Senior Debentures were $1,241,286,000, $926,361,000 and $457,699,000, respectively, based on the fair value of similar nonconvertible instruments issued. The aggregate initial debt discount of $212,395,000 after original issuance costs allocated to the equity component was recorded in “additional capital” as a cumulative effect of change in accounting principle in our consolidated statement of changes in partners’ capital. We are amortizing the discount using the effective interest method over the period the debt is expected to remain outstanding (i.e., the earliest date the holders may require us to repurchase the debentures), as additional interest expense. Accordingly, interest expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 has been adjusted to include $9,300,000 of amortization in the aggregate. Amortization for periods prior to December 31, 2007 (not presented herein) aggregating $35,552,000 have been reflected as a cumulative effect of change in accounting principle in “earnings in excess of (less than) distributions” on our consolidated statement of changes in partners’ capital. Below is a summary of the financial statement effects of implementing FSP 14-1 and related disclosures.
| | Due to Vornado | | | |
| | $1.4 Billion Convertible Senior Debentures | | $1 Billion Convertible Senior Debentures | | $500 Million Exchangeable Senior Debentures | |
(Amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts) Balance Sheet: | | March 31, 2009 | | December 31, 2008 | | March 31, 2009 | | December 31, 2008 | | March 31, 2009 | | December 31, 2008 | |
Principal amount of liability component | $ | 1,382,700 | $ | 1,382,700 | $ | 989,800 | $ | 989,800 | $ | 499,982 | $ | 499,982 | |
Unamortized discount | | (98,878 | ) | (106,415 | ) | (40,748 | ) | (44,342 | ) | (20,209 | ) | (21,726 | ) |
Carrying amount of liability component | $ | 1,283,822 | $ | 1,276,285 | $ | 949,052 | $ | 945,458 | $ | 479,773 | $ | 478,256 | |
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Carrying amount of equity component | $ | 130,714 | $ | 130,714 | $ | 53,640 | $ | 53,640 | $ | 32,301 | $ | 32,301 | |
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| | March 31, | | March 31, | | March 31, | |
Income Statement: | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
Coupon interest | $ | 9,852 | $ | 9,975 | $ | 8,970 | $ | 9,063 | $ | 4,844 | $ | 4,844 | |
Discount amortization – original issue | | 1,351 | | 1,400 | | 981 | | 1,012 | | 359 | | 411 | |
Discount amortization – FSP 14-1 implementation | | 6,180 | | 5,823 | | 2,609 | | 2,427 | | 1,159 | | 1,028 | |
| $ | 17,383 | $ | 17,198 | $ | 12,560 | $ | 12,502 | $ | 6,362 | $ | 6,283 | |
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Effective interest rate | | 5.45 | % | 5.45 | % | 5.32 | % | 5.32 | % | 5.32 | % | 5.32 | % |
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Maturity date (period through which discount is being amortized) | | 4/1/12
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Conversion price per unit, as adjusted | $ | 159.04 | | | $ | 150.22 | | | $ | 88.20 | | | |
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Number of Class A units on which the aggregate consideration to be delivered upon conversion is determined | | — | (1) | | | — | (1) | | | 5,669 | | | |
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(1) | In accordance with FSP 14-1, we are required to disclose the conversion price and the number of Class A units on which the aggregate consideration to be delivered upon conversion is determined (principal plus excess value.) Our convertible senior debentures due to Vornado require the entire principal amount to be settled in cash, and at our option, any excess value above the principal amount may be settled in cash or Class A units. Based on the March 31, 2009 closing share price of Vornado’s common shares and the conversion prices in the table above, there was no excess value; accordingly, no Class A units would be issued if these securities were settled on this date. The number of Class A units on which the aggregate consideration to be delivered upon conversion is 8,694 and 6,589 Class A units, respectively. |
Recently Issued Accounting Literature – continued
In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 141R, Business Combinations (“SFAS 141R”). SFAS 141R broadens the guidance of SFAS 141, extending its applicability to all transactions and other events in which one entity obtains control over one or more other businesses. It also broadens the fair value measurement and recognition of assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and interests transferred as a result of business combinations; and acquisition related costs will generally be expensed rather than included as part of the basis of the acquisition. SFAS 141R expands required disclosures to improve the ability to evaluate the nature and financial effects of business combinations. SFAS 141R became effective for all transactions entered into on or after January 1, 2009. The adoption of SFAS 141R on January 1, 2009 did not have any effect on our consolidated financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 160. SFAS 160 requires a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary to be reported as equity and the amount of consolidated net income specifically attributable to the noncontrolling interest to be identified in the consolidated financial statements. SFAS 160 also calls for consistency in the manner of reporting changes in the parent’s ownership interest and requires fair value measurement of any noncontrolling equity investment retained in a deconsolidation. SFAS 160 became effective on January 1, 2009. The adoption of SFAS 160 on January 1, 2009, resulted in (i) the reclassification of minority interests in consolidated subsidiaries to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries, a component of permanent equity on our consolidated balance sheets, (ii) the reclassification of minority interest expense to net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, on our consolidated statements of income, and (iii) additional disclosures, including a consolidated statement of changes in partners’ capital in quarterly reporting periods.
In March 2008, the FASB issued Statement No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities – an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 (“SFAS 161”). SFAS 161 requires enhanced disclosures related to derivative instruments and hedging activities, including disclosures regarding how an entity uses derivative instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS 133, and the impact of derivative instruments and related hedged items on an entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. SFAS 161 became effective on January 1, 2009. The adoption of SFAS 161 on January 1, 2009 did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
In June 2008, the FASB ratified EITF Issue 07-5, Determining Whether an Instrument (or Embedded Feature) Is Indexed to an Entity’s Own Stock (“EITF 07-5”). Paragraph 11(a) of SFAS 133 specifies that a contract that would otherwise meet the definition of a derivative but is both (a) indexed to the company’s own stock and (b) classified in stockholders’ equity in the statement of financial position would not be considered a derivative financial instrument. EITF 07-5 provides a new two-step model to be applied in determining whether a financial instrument or an embedded feature is indexed to an issuer’s own stock and thus able to qualify for the SFAS 133 paragraph 11(a) scope exception. EITF 07-5 is effective on January 1, 2009. The adoption of this standard on January 1, 2009, did not have any effect on our consolidated financial statements.
In June 2008, the FASB issued FSP EITF 03-6-1, Determining Whether Investments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions are Participating Securities (“FSP 03-6-1”). FSP 03-6-1 requires companies to treat unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents as “participating securities” and include such securities in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method as described in FASB Statement No. 128, Earnings Per Share (“SFAS 128”). FSP 03-6-1 became effective on January 1, 2009 and required all prior period earnings per Class A unit data presented, to be adjusted retroactively. The adoption of FSP 03-6-1 on January 1, 2009 did not have a material effect on our computation of income per Class A unit.
Net Income and EBITDA by Segment for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
Below is a summary of net income and a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA(1) by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008.
(Amounts in thousands) | | For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 | |
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Property rentals | | $ | 508,010 | | $ | 188,762 | | $ | 129,374 | | $ | 89,077 | | $ | 63,001 | | $ | — | | $ | 37,796 | |
Straight-line rents: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | |
Contractual rent increases | | | 13,972 | | | 6,715 | | | 3,044 | | | 3,505 | | | 619 | | | — | | | 89 | |
Amortization of free rent | | | 13,166 | | | 1,540 | | | 5,364 | | | 6,308 | | | 22 | | | — | | | (68 | ) |
Amortization of acquired below- market leases, net | | | 17,982 | | | 9,923 | | | 1,102 | | | 5,269 | | | 29 | | | —
| | | 1,659 | |
Total rentals | | | 553,130 | | | 206,940 | | | 138,884 | | | 104,159 | | | 63,671 | | | — | | | 39,476 | |
Tenant expense reimbursements | | | 98,134 | | | 35,157 | | | 18,530 | | | 37,173 | | | 5,319 | | | — | | | 1,955 | |
Fee and other income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tenant cleaning revenue | | | 14,294 | | | 18,294 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (4,000 | ) |
Management and leasing fees | | | 2,401 | | | 1,095 | | | 1,965 | | | 278 | | | 57 | | | — | | | (994 | ) |
Lease termination fees | | | 1,624 | | | 42 | | | 982 | | | — | | | 600 | | | — | | | — | |
Other | | | 12,431 | | | 3,527 | | | 5,438 | | | 459 | | | 1,338 | | | — | | | 1,669 | |
Total revenues | | | 682,014 | | | 265,055 | | | 165,799 | | | 142,069 | | | 70,985 | | | — | | | 38,106 | |
Operating expenses | | | 279,376 | | | 113,544 | | | 57,292 | | | 52,942 | | | 39,195 | | | — | | | 16,403 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 132,119 | | | 44,110 | | | 36,032 | | | 23,160 | | | 13,379 | | | — | | | 15,438 | |
General and administrative | | | 79,069 | | | 9,162 | | | 8,910 | | | 11,754 | | | 10,964 | | | — | | | 38,279 | |
Total expenses | | | 490,564 | | | 166,816 | | | 102,234 | | | 87,856 | | | 63,538 | | | — | | | 70,120 | |
Operating income (loss) | | | 191,450 | | | 98,239 | | | 63,565 | | | 54,213 | | | 7,447 | | | — | | | (32,014 | ) |
Income applicable to Alexander’s | | | 18,133 | | | 192 | | | — | | | 149 | | | — | | | — | | | 17,792 | |
Income applicable to Toys | | | 97,147 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 97,147 | | | — | |
(Loss) income from partially owned entities | | | (7,543 | ) | | 1,202 | | | 1,584 | | | 1,192 | | | 125 | | | —
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Interest and other investment income, net | | | 14,059 | | | 282 | | | 140 | | | 251 | | | 30 | | | — | | | 13,356 | |
Interest and debt expense | | | (151,766 | ) | | (33,118 | ) | | (30,756 | ) | | (21,400 | ) | | (12,836 | ) | | — | | | (53,656 | ) |
Income (loss) before income taxes | | | 161,480 | | | 66,797 | | | 34,533 | | | 34,405 | | | (5,234 | ) | | 97,147 | | | (66,168 | ) |
Income tax expense | | | (5,049 | ) | | — | | | (433 | ) | | (166 | ) | | (243 | ) | | — | | | (4,207 | ) |
Net income (loss) | | | 156,431 | | | 66,797 | | | 34,100 | | | 34,239 | | | (5,477 | ) | | 97,147 | | | (70,375 | ) |
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | | | (500 | ) | | 1,877 | | | — | | | (118 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (2,259 | ) |
Net income (loss) attributable to Vornado Realty L.P. | | | 156,931 | | | 64,920 | | | 34,100 | | | 34,357 | | | (5,477 | ) | | 97,147 | | | (68,116 | ) |
Interest and debt expense (2) | | | 202,177 | | | 31,438 | | | 31,601 | | | 23,059 | | | 13,058 | | | 35,183 | | | 67,838 | |
Depreciation and amortization(2) | | | 179,590 | | | 42,761 | | | 37,243 | | | 24,070 | | | 13,548 | | | 35,257 | | | 26,711 | |
Income tax expense (2) | | | 58,067 | | | — | | | 434 | | | 166 | | | 308 | | | 53,091 | | | 4,068 | |
EBITDA (1) | | $ | 596,765 | | $ | 139,119 | | $ | 103,378 | | $ | 81,652 | | $ | 21,437 | | $ | 220,678 | | $ | 30,501 | |
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See notes on page 41.
Net Income and EBITDA by Segment for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 – continued
(Amounts in thousands) | | For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 | |
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Property rentals | | $ | 488,192 | | $ | 176,503 | | $ | 123,402 | | $ | 86,721 | | $ | 57,543 | | $ | — | | $ | 44,023 | |
Straight-line rents: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Contractual rent increases | | | 17,872 | | | 7,283 | | | 3,270 | | | 5,799 | | | 1,377 | | | — | | | 143 | |
Amortization of free rent | | | 4,099 | | | 871 | | | 1,505 | | | (1,221 | ) | | 2,353 | | | — | | | 591 | |
Amortization of acquired below- market leases, net | | | 23,271 | | | 15,329 | | | 1,112 | | | 4,954 | | | 33 | | | — | | | 1,843 | |
Total rentals | | | 533,434 | | | 199,986 | | | 129,289 | | | 96,253 | | | 61,306 | | | — | | | 46,600 | |
Tenant expense reimbursements | | | 87,160 | | | 31,523 | | | 15,215 | | | 33,690 | | | 4,589 | | | — | | | 2,143 | |
Fee and other income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tenant cleaning revenue | | | 13,422 | | | 17,154 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (3,732 | ) |
Management and leasing fees | | | 3,968 | | | 1,402 | | | 3,156 | | | 365 | | | 140 | | | — | | | (1,095 | ) |
Lease termination fees | | | 2,453 | | | 1,924 | | | — | | | 375 | | | 154 | | | — | | | — | |
Other | | | 8,845 | | | 3,935 | | | 4,200 | | | (379 | ) | | 1,440 | | | — | | | (351 | ) |
Total revenues | | | 649,282 | | | 255,924 | | | 151,860 | | | 130,304 | | | 67,629 | | | — | | | 43,565 | |
Operating expenses | | | 261,251 | | | 106,646 | | | 51,587 | | | 48,054 | | | 35,368 | | | — | | | 19,596 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 130,610 | | | 45,775 | | | 36,866 | | | 21,136 | | | 11,787 | | | — | | | 15,046 | |
General and administrative | | | 49,385 | | | 4,786 | | | 7,069 | | | 7,762 | | | 7,471 | | | — | | | 22,297 | |
Costs of acquisition not consummated | | | 2,283 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,283 | |
Total expenses | | | 443,529 | | | 157,207 | | | 95,522 | | | 76,952 | | | 54,626 | | | — | | | 59,222 | |
Operating income (loss) | | | 205,753 | | | 98,717 | | | 56,338 | | | 53,352 | | | 13,003 | | | — | | | (15,657 | ) |
Income applicable to Alexander’s | | | 7,929 | | | 189 | | | — | | | 148 | | | — | | | — | | | 7,592 | |
Income applicable to Toys | | | 80,362 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 80,362 | | | — | |
(Loss) income from partially owned entities | | | (30,353 | ) | | 1,053 | | | 1,279 | | | 2,907 | | | 518 | | | — | | | (36,110 | ) |
Interest and other investment income, net | | | 14,104 | | | 708 | | | 679 | | | 242 | | | 93 | | | — | | | 12,382 | |
Interest and debt expense | | | (157,457 | ) | | (35,631 | ) | | (29,622 | ) | | (20,246 | ) | | (13,021 | ) | | — | | | (58,937 | ) |
Income (loss) before income taxes | | | 120,338 | | | 65,036 | | | 28,674 | | | 36,403 | | | 593 | | | 80,362 | | | (90,730 | ) |
Income tax benefit (expense) | | | 217,329 | | | — | | | 221,677 | | | (2 | ) | | (210 | ) | | — | | | (4,136 | ) |
Income (loss) from continuing operations | | | 337,667 | | | 65,036 | | | 250,351 | | | 36,401 | | | 383 | | | 80,362 | | | (94,866 | ) |
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net | | | 112,081 | | | — | | | 987 | | | (520 | ) | | — | | | — | | | 111,614 | |
Net income | | | 449,748 | | | 65,036 | | | 251,338 | | | 35,881 | | | 383 | | | 80,362 | | | 16,748 | |
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | | | (406 | ) | | 945 | | | — | | | (14 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (1,337 | ) |
Net income attributable to Vornado Realty L.P. | | | 450,154 | | | 64,091 | | | 251,338 | | | 35,895 | | | 383 | | | 80,362 | | | 18,085 | |
Interest and debt expense (2) | | | 217,239 | | | 34,004 | | | 30,628 | | | 23,827 | | | 13,233 | | | 41,495 | | | 74,052 | |
Depreciation and amortization(2) | | | 181,185 | | | 43,620 | | | 39,242 | | | 22,202 | | | 11,907 | | | 34,102 | | | 30,112 | |
Income tax (benefit) expense (2) | | | (122,780 | ) | | — | | | (221,672 | ) | | 2 | | | 210 | | | 93,919 | | | 4,761 | |
EBITDA (1) | | $ | 725,798 | | $ | 141,715 | | $ | 99,536 | | $ | 81,926 | | $ | 25,733 | | $ | 249,878 | | $ | 127,010 | |
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See notes on following page.
Net Income and EBITDA by Segment for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 - continued
Notes to preceding tabular information:
(1) | EBITDA represents “Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization.” We consider EBITDA a supplemental measure for making decisions and assessing the unlevered performance of our segments as it relates to the total return on assets as opposed to the levered return on equity. As properties are bought and sold based on a multiple of EBITDA, we utilize this measure to make investment decisions as well as to compare the performance of our assets to that of our peers. EBITDA should not be considered a substitute for net income. EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. |
(2) | Interest and debt expense, depreciation and amortization and income tax (benefit) expense in the reconciliation of net income (loss) to EBITDA includes our share of these items from partially owned entities. |
(3) | Other EBITDA is comprised of: |
(Amounts in thousands) | | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |
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Alexander’s | | $ | 24,399 | | $ | 14,887 | |
555 California Street | | | 11,638 | | | 11,645 | |
Lexington | | | 10,389 | | | 11,077 | |
Hotel Pennsylvania | | | 607 | | | 5,413 | |
Industrial warehouses | | | 1,314 | | | 1,438 | |
Other investments (1) | | | 3,947 | | | (1,310 | ) |
| | | 52,294 | | | 43,150 | |
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Corporate general and administrative expenses | | | (35,876 | ) | | (20,242 | ) |
Investment income and other, net | | | 11,824 | | | 27,116 | |
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | | | 2,259 | | | 1,337 | |
Non-cash asset write-downs: | | | | | | | |
Marketable equity security | | | — | | | (9,073 | ) |
Real estate development projects: | | | | | | | |
Partially owned entities | | | — | | | (34,200 | ) |
Wholly owned entities (including costs of acquisitions not consummated) | | | — | | | (2,283 | ) |
MPH mezzanine loan loss reversal | | | — | | | 10,300 | |
Derivative positions in marketable equity securities | | | — | | | (18,362 | ) |
Discontinued operations of Americold (including a $112,690 net gain on sale) | | | — | | | 129,267 | |
| | $ | 30,501 | | $ | 127,010 | |
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| (1) | 2009 includes our share of EBITDA from a partially owned entity, which was accounted for as a mezzanine loan in 2008. |
Results of Operations – Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 Compared to March 31, 2008
Revenues
Our revenues, which consist of property rentals, tenant expense reimbursements, hotel revenues, trade shows revenues, amortization of acquired below-market leases, net of above-market leases and fee income, were $682,014,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, compared to $649,282,000 in the prior year’s quarter, an increase of $32,732,000. Below are the details of the increase (decrease) by segment:
(Amounts in thousands) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Property rentals: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) due to: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Acquisitions | | $ | 1,432 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 374 | | $ | 1,058 | | $ | — | |
Development/redevelopment | | | 3,285 | | | — | | | 2,365 | | | 920 | | | — | | | — | |
Amortization of acquired below-market leases, net | | | (5,289 | ) | | (5,406 | )(1) | | (10 | ) | | 315 | | | (4 | ) | | (184 | ) |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Hotel Pennsylvania | | | (5,443 | ) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (5,443 | )(2) |
Trade shows | | | 1,263 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,263 | | | — | |
Leasing activity (see page 36) | | | 24,448 | | | 12,360 | | | 7,240 | | | 6,297 | | | 48 | | | (1,497 | ) |
Total increase (decrease) in property rentals | | | 19,696 | | | 6,954 | | | 9,595 | | | 7,906 | | | 2,365 | | | (7,124 | ) |
Tenant expense reimbursements: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) due to: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Acquisitions/development | | | 440 | | | — | | | — | | | 440 | | | — | | | — | |
Operations | | | 10,534 | | | 3,634 | | | 3,315 | | | 3,043 | | | 730 | | | (188 | ) |
Total increase (decrease) in tenant expense reimbursements | | | 10,974 | | | 3,634 | | | 3,315 | | | 3,483 | | | 730 | | | (188 | ) |
Fee and other income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) in: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Lease cancellation fee income | | | (829 | ) | | (1,882 | ) | | 982 | | | (375 | ) | | 446 | | | — | |
Management and leasing fees | | | (1,567 | ) | | (307 | ) | | (1,191 | )(3) | | (87 | ) | | (83 | ) | | 101 | |
BMS Cleaning revenue | | | 872 | | | 1,140 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (268 | ) |
Other | | | 3,586 | | | (408 | ) | | 1,238 | | | 838 | | | (102 | ) | | 2,020 | |
Total increase (decrease) in fee and other income | | | 2,062 | | | (1,457 | ) | | 1,029 | | | 376 | | | 261 | | | 1,853 | |
Total increase (decrease) in revenues | | $ | 32,732 | | $ | 9,131 | | $ | 13,939 | | $ | 11,765 | | $ | 3,356 | | $ | (5,459 | ) |
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(1) | Results primarily from a lease modification that reduced the term of a portion of AXA’s space at 1290 Avenue of the Americas, which resulted in additional amortization of approximately $3,000 in the prior year’s quarter. |
(2) | Primarily due to lower REVPAR. |
(3) | Results primarily from fees recognized in the prior year’s quarter in connection with the management of a development project. |
Results of Operations – Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 Compared to March 31, 2008
Expenses
Our expenses, which consist of operating, depreciation and amortization and general and administrative expenses, were $490,564,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, compared to $443,529,000 in the prior year’s quarter, an increase of $47,035,000. Below are the details of the increase (decrease) by segment:
(Amounts in thousands) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) due to: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Acquisitions | | $ | 408 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 73 | | $ | 1,035 | | $ | (700 | ) |
Development/redevelopment | | | 742 | | | — | | | 307 | | | 435 | | | — | | | — | |
Hotel activity | | | (786 | ) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (786 | ) |
Trade shows activity | | | 666 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 666 | | | — | |
Operations | | | 17,095 | | | 6,898 | | | 5,398 | | | 4,380 | | | 2,126 | | | (1,707 | ) |
Total increase (decrease) in operating expenses | | | 18,125 | | | 6,898 | | | 5,705 | | | 4,888 | | | 3,827 | | | (3,193 | ) |
Depreciation and amortization: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) due to: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Acquisitions/development | | | (3,975 | ) | | — | | | (4,188 | ) | | 213 | | | — | | | — | |
Operations (due to additions to buildings and improvements) | | | 5,484 | | | (1,665 | )(1) | | 3,354 | | | 1,811 | | | 1,592 | | | 392 | |
Total increase (decrease) in depreciation and amortization | | | 1,509 | | | (1,665 | ) | | (834 | ) | | 2,024 | | | 1,592 | | | 392 | |
General and administrative: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) due to: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Write-off of unamortized costs from the voluntary surrender of equity awards | | | 32,588 | | | 3,451 | | | 3,131 | | | 4,793 | | | 1,011 | | | 20,202 | |
Operations | | | (2,904 | ) | | 925 | | | (1,290 | ) | | (801 | ) | | 2,482 | (2) | | (4,220 | )(3) |
Total increase in general and administrative | | | 29,684 | | | 4,376 | | | 1,841 | | | 3,992 | | | 3,493 | | | 15,982 | |
Costs of acquisitions not consummated | | | (2,283 | ) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (2,283 | ) |
Total increase in expenses | | $ | 47,035 | | $ | 9,609 | | $ | 6,712 | | $ | 10,904 | | $ | 8,912 | | $ | 10,898 | |
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(1) | Results primarily from a lease modification that reduced the term of a portion of AXA’s space at 1290 Avenue of the Americas, which resulted in additional depreciation of approximately $4,000 in the prior year’s quarter. |
(2) | Primarily due to pension termination costs of $2,800. |
(3) | Results from a $5,794 mark-to-market reduction of investments in our deferred compensation plan, for which there is a corresponding reduction in “interest and other investment income, net.” |
Results of Operations – Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 Compared to March 31, 2008
Income Applicable to Alexander’s
Our 32.4% share of Alexander’s net income (comprised of our share of Alexander’s net income, management, leasing, and development fees) was $18,133,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to $7,929,000 for the prior year’s first quarter, an increase of $10,204,000. This increase was primarily due to $11,105,000 of income for our share of the reversal of accrued stock appreciation rights compensation expense in the current quarter, compared to $205,000 for our share of accrued stock appreciation rights compensation expense in the prior year’s quarter.
Income Applicable to Toys
Our 32.7% share of Toys’ net income (comprised of our share of Toys net income, interest income on loans receivable, and management fees) was $97,147,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009, or $150,238,000 before our share of Toys’ income tax expense, compared to $80,362,000, or $174,281,000 before our share of Toys’ income tax expense for the prior year’s quarter.
Loss from Partially Owned Entities
Summarized below are the components of loss from partially owned entities for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008.
(Amounts in thousands) | | For The Three Months Ended March 31, | |
Equity in Net Income (Loss): | | | | | |
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Lexington – 16.1% in 2009 and 7.5% share in 2008 of equity in net (loss) income | | $ | (3,039 | ) | $ | 1,827 | |
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India real estate ventures – 4% to 36.5% share of equity in net loss | | | (137 | ) | | (414 | ) |
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Other (1) | | | (4,367 | ) | | (31,766 | )(2) |
| | $ | (7,543 | ) | $ | (30,353 | ) |
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(1) | Includes our equity in net earnings of partially owned entities including, partially owned office buildings in New York and Washington, DC, the Monmouth Mall, Dune Capital LP, Verde Group LLC, and others. |
(2) | Includes $34,200 of non-cash charges for the write-off of our share of certain partially owned entities’ development costs. |
Results of Operations – Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 Compared to March 31, 2008
Interest and Other Investment Income, net
Interest and other investment income, net (comprised of interest income on mezzanine loans receivable, other interest income and dividend income) was $14,059,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to $14,104,000 in the prior year’s quarter, a decrease of $45,000. This decrease resulted from:
(Amounts in thousands) | | | | |
Derivative positions in marketable equity securities – loss in prior year | | $ | 18,362 | |
Partial reversal of MPH mezzanine loan loss accrual – income in the prior year | | | (10,300 | ) |
Marketable equity security – impairment loss in the prior year | | | 9,073 | |
Decrease in interest income as a result of lower average yield on investments (0.6% in this quarter compared to 3.6% in the prior year’s quarter) | | | (6,440 | ) |
Mark-to-market reduction of investments in our deferred compensation plan (for which there is a corresponding reduction in general and administrative expense) | | | (5,794 | ) |
Other, net (primarily a reduction in dividend income) | | | (4,946 | ) |
| | $ | (45 | ) |
Interest and Debt Expense
Interest and debt expense was $151,766,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to $157,457,000 in the prior year’s quarter, a decrease of $5,691,000. This decrease resulted primarily from a $5,905,000 net gain on extinguishment of debt.
Income Tax (Expense) Benefit
In the three months ended March 31, 2009, we had an income tax expense of $5,049,000, compared to an income tax benefit of $217,329,000 the prior year’s quarter, an increase in expense of $222,378,000. This increase resulted primarily from a $222,174,000 reversal in the first quarter of 2008, related to deferred taxes recorded in connection with the acquisition of H Street.
Discontinued Operations
The combined results of operations of the assets related to discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 include the operating results of Americold, which was sold on March 31, 2008 and 19.6 acres of land we acquired as part of our acquisition of H Street, of which 11 acres were sold in September 2007.
(Amounts in thousands) | | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |
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Total revenues | | $ | — | | $ | 219,421 | |
Total expenses | | | — | | | 220,610 | |
Net loss | | | — | | | (1,189 | ) |
Net gain on sale of Americold | | | — | | | 112,690 | |
Net gain on sale of real estate | | | — | | | 580 | |
Income from discontinued operations | | $ | — | | $ | 112,081 | |
Results of Operations – Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 Compared to March 31, 2008
Same Store EBITDA
Same store EBITDA represents EBITDA from property level operations owned for the same period in each year. Same store EBITDA excludes segment non-property level overhead expenses and EBITDA from acquisitions, dispositions and other non-operating income or expenses. We utilize this measure to make decisions on whether to buy or sell properties, as well as to compare the performance of our properties to those of our peers. Same store EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.
Below are the same store EBITDA results for each of our segments for the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008.
(Amounts in thousands) | | | | | | | | |
EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2009 | $ | 139,119 | | $ | 103,378 | | $ | 81,652 | | $ | 21,437 | |
Add-back: segment non-property level overhead expenses included above (1) | | 9,162 | | | 8,910 | | | 11,754 | | | 10,964 | |
Less: EBITDA from acquisitions, dispositions and other non-operating income or expenses | | — | | | (3,030 | ) | | (2,861 | ) | | (846 | ) |
Same store EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2009 | $ | 148,281 | | $ | 109,258 | | $ | 90,545 | | $ | 31,555 | |
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EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2008 | $ | 141,715 | | $ | 99,536 | | $ | 81,926 | | $ | 25,733 | |
Add-back: segment non property level overhead expenses included above | | 4,786 | | | 7,069 | | | 7,762 | | | 7,471 | |
Less: EBITDA from acquisitions, dispositions and other non-operating income or expenses | | (1,285 | ) | | (2,233 | ) | | (3,832 | ) | | — | |
Same store EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2008 | $ | 145,216 | | $ | 104,372 | | $ | 85,856 | | $ | 33,204 | |
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Increase (decrease) in same store EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2009 over the three months ended March 31, 2008 | $ | 3,065 | | $ | 4,886 | | $ | 4,689 | | $ | (1,649 | ) |
% increase (decrease) | | 2.1% | | | 4.7% | | | 5.5% | | | (5.0%) | |
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(1) Includes the write-off of unamortized costs associated with the voluntary surrender of equity awards on March 31, 2009, of $3,451, $3,131, $4,793 and $1,011, respectively.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 vs. Three Months Ended December 31, 2008
Our revenues and expenses are subject to seasonality during the year which impacts quarter-by-quarter net earnings, cash flows and funds from operations. The business of Toys is highly seasonal. Historically, Toys’ fourth quarter net income, which we record on a one-quarter lag basis in our first quarter, accounts for more than 80% of Toys’ fiscal year net income. The Office and Merchandise Mart segments have historically experienced higher utility costs in the first and third quarters of the year. The Merchandise Mart segment also has experienced higher earnings in the second and fourth quarters of the year due to major trade shows occurring in those quarters. The Retail segment revenue in the fourth quarter is typically higher due to the recognition of percentage rental income.
Below are the same store EBITDA results for each of our segments for the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to the three months ended December 31, 2008.
(Amounts in thousands) | | New York Office | | | Washington, DC Office | | | Retail | | | Merchandise Mart | |
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EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2009 | $ | 139,119 | | $ | 103,378 | | $ | 81,652 | | $ | 21,437 | |
Add-back: segment non-property level overhead expenses included above (1) | | 9,162 | | | 8,910 | | | 11,754 | | | 10,964 | |
Less: EBITDA from acquisitions, dispositions and other non-operating income or expenses | | — | | | (3,030 | ) | | (1,679 | ) | | (846 | ) |
Same store EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2009 | $ | 148,281 | | $ | 109,258 | | $ | 91,727 | | $ | 31,555 | |
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EBITDA for the three months ended December 31, 2008 | | 155,198 | | | 103,129 | | | 77,910 | | | 30,878 | |
Add-back: segment non-property level overhead expenses included above | | 5,311 | | | 7,724 | | | 6,761 | | | 7,333 | |
Less: EBITDA from acquisitions, dispositions and other non-operating income or expenses | | (4,533 | ) | | (2,217 | ) | | 1,937 | | | (1,383 | ) |
Same store EBITDA for the three months ended December 31, 2008 | $ | 155,976 | | $ | 108,636 | | $ | 86,608 | | $ | 36,828 | |
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(Decrease) increase in same store EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2009 over the three months ended December 31, 2008 | $ | (7,695 | ) | $ | 622 | | $ | 5,119 | | $ | (5,273 | ) |
% (decrease) increase | | (4.9%) | | | 0.6% | | | 5.9% | | | (14.3%) | |
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Below is a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA for the three months ended December 31, 2008. | | | | | | | |
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(Amounts in thousands) | | New York Office | | | Washington, DC Office | | | Retail | | | Merchandise Mart | |
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Net income for the three months ended December 31, 2008 | $ | 76,641 | | $ | 36,176 | | $ | 20,945 | | $ | 3,928 | |
Interest and debt expense | | 33,596 | | | 33,352 | | | 26,108 | | | 13,249 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | 44,961 | | | 33,655 | | | 30,782 | | | 13,646 | |
Income tax (benefit) expense | | — | | | (54 | ) | | 75 | | | 55 | |
EBITDA for the three months ended December 31, 2008 | $ | 155,198 | | $ | 103,129 | | $ | 77,910 | | $ | 30,878 | |
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We anticipate that cash flow from continuing operations over the next twelve months will be adequate to fund our business operations, cash distributions to unitholders of the Operating Partnership, cash dividends to shareholders, debt amortization and recurring capital expenditures. Capital requirements for significant acquisitions and development expenditures may require funding from borrowings and/or equity offerings. We may from time to time purchase or retire outstanding debt securities though cash purchases and/or exchanges for our equity securities, in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Such purchases and/or exchanges, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements and other factors. The amounts involved in connection with these transactions could be material to our consolidated financial statements.
Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2009
Our cash and cash equivalents were $1,625,450,000 at March 31, 2009, a $98,597,000 increase over the balance at December 31, 2008. This increase resulted from $169,812,000 of net cash provided by operating activities and $107,211,000 of net cash provided by financing activities, partially offset by $178,426,000 of net cash used in investing activities. Property rental income represents our primary source of net cash provided by operating activities. Our property rental income is primarily dependent upon the occupancy and rental rates of our properties. Other sources of liquidity to fund cash requirements include proceeds from debt financings, including mortgage loans and corporate level unsecured borrowings; our revolving credit facilities; proceeds from the issuance of common and preferred equity; and asset sales. Our cash requirements include property operating expenses, capital improvements, tenant improvements, leasing commissions, distributions to our common and preferred shareholders, as well as acquisition and development costs.
Our consolidated outstanding debt was $12,731,830,000 at March 31, 2009, a $220,160,000 increase over the balance at December 31, 2008. This increase resulted primarily from $300,000,000 of draws under our revolving credit facilities during the first quarter, partially offset by the $81,534,000 purchase of our senior unsecured notes and $47,000,000 of repayments on our cross-collateralized retail mortgage. As of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, $658,468,000 and $358,468,000 respectively, was outstanding under our revolving credit facilities. During 2009 and 2010, $439,853,000 and $1,038,792,000 of our outstanding debt matures, respectively. We may refinance such debt or choose to repay all or a portion, using existing cash balances or our revolving credit facilities.
Our share of debt of unconsolidated subsidiaries was $2,999,693,000 at March 31, 2009, a $196,892,000 decrease from the balance at December 31, 2008.
Cash flows provided by operating activities of $169,812,000 was primarily comprised of (i) net income of $156,431,000, net of $29,526,000 of non-cash adjustments, including depreciation and amortization expense, the effect of straight-lining of rental income, equity in net income of partially owned entities, (ii) distributions of income from partially owned entities of $8,381,000, and (iii) the net change in operating assets and liabilities of $24,526,000.
Net cash used in investing activities of $178,426,000 was primarily comprised of (i) development and redevelopment expenditures of $132,529,000, (ii) additions to real estate of $38,916,000, (iii) restricted cash of $27,298,000, (iv) investments in partially owned entities of $9,582,000 and (v) purchases of marketable equity securities of $9,882,000, partially offset by (vi) proceeds from the sale of real estate of $20,858,000, (vii) proceeds from the sale of marketable equity securities of $7,835,000 and (viii) distributions of capital from partially owned entities of $7,504,000.
Net cash provided by financing activities of $107,211,000 was primarily comprised of (i) proceeds from borrowings of $353,856,000, partially offset by, (ii) repayments of borrowings, including the purchase of our senior unsecured notes, of $138,291,000, (iii) distributions to Vornado on Class A units of $59,115,000, and (iv) distributions to redeemable security-holders of $10,514,000 and (v) distributions to preferred unitholders of $14,269,000.
Capital Expenditures
Our capital expenditures consist of expenditures to maintain assets, tenant improvement allowances and leasing commissions. Recurring capital improvements include expenditures to maintain a property’s competitive position within the market and tenant improvements and leasing commissions necessary to re-lease expiring leases or renew or extend existing leases. Non-recurring capital improvements include expenditures completed in the year of acquisition and the following two years that were planned at the time of acquisition as well as tenant improvements and leasing commissions for space that was vacant at the time of acquisition of a property. Our development and redevelopment expenditures include all hard and soft costs associated with the development or redevelopment of a property, including tenant improvements, leasing commissions and capitalized interest and operating costs until the property is substantially complete and ready for its intended use.
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Below are the details of capital expenditures, leasing commissions and development and redevelopment expenditures and a reconciliation of total expenditures on an accrual basis to the cash expended in the three months ended March 31, 2009.
(Amounts in thousands) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital Expenditures (Accrual basis): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenditures to maintain the assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Recurring | | $ | 8,625 | | $ | 4,555 | | $ | 2,044 | | $ | 73 | | $ | 1,953 | | $ | — | |
Non-recurring | | | 3,752 | | | 1,157 | | | 1,197 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,398 | |
Total | | | 12,377 | | | 5,712 | | | 3,241 | | | 73 | | | 1,953 | | | 1,398 | |
Tenant improvements: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Recurring | | | 9,121 | | | 2,059 | | | 5,992 | | | 455 | | | 615 | | | — | |
Non-recurring | | | 399 | | | 7 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 392 | |
Total | | | 9,520 | | | 2,066 | | | 5,992 | | | 455 | | | 615 | | | 392 | |
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Leasing Commissions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Recurring | | | 3,222 | | | 983 | | | 2,080 | | | 159 | | | — | | | — | |
Non-recurring | | | 92 | | | 20 | | | — | | | 34 | | | — | | | 38 | |
Total | | | 3,314 | | | 1,003 | | | 2,080 | | | 193 | | | — | | | 38 | |
Tenant improvements and leasing commissions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Per square foot | | $ | 11.02 | | $ | 18.83 | | $ | 14.02 | | $ | 2.62 | | $ | 5.21 | | $ | — | |
Per square foot per annum | | $ | 2.58 | | $ | 3.36 | | $ | 3.69 | | $ | 0.45 | | $ | 1.16 | | $ | — | |
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Total Capital Expenditures and Leasing Commissions (accrual basis) | | $ | 25,211 | | $ | 8,781 | | $ | 11,313 | | $ | 721 | | $ | 2,568 | | $ | 1,828 | |
Adjustments to reconcile accrual basis to cash basis: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenditures in the current year applicable to prior periods | | | 29,631 | | | 12,953 | | | 12,818 | | | 1,818 | | | 2,155 | | | (113 | ) |
Expenditures to be made in future periods for the current period | | | (10,566 | ) | | (2,843 | ) | | (7,006 | ) | | (636 | ) | | — | | | (81 | ) |
Total Capital Expenditures and Leasing Commissions (Cash basis) | | $ | 44,276 | | $ | 18,891 | | $ | 17,125 | | $ | 1,903 | | $ | 4,723 | | $ | 1,634 | |
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Development and Redevelopment Expenditures (1): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bergen Town Center | | $ | 25,477 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 25,477 | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
West End 25 | | | 19,053 | | | — | | | 19,053 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Wasserman venture | | | 17,993 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 17,993 | |
2101 L Street | | | 11,611 | | | — | | | 11,611 | | | | | | — | | | — | |
Manhattan Mall | | | 11,222 | | | — | | | — | | | 11,222 | | | — | | | — | |
1999 K Street | | | 8,594 | | | — | | | 8,594 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
North Bergen, New Jersey | | | 6,792 | | | — | | | — | | | 6,792 | | | — | | | — | |
South Hills Mall | | | 6,761 | | | — | | | — | | | 6,761 | | | — | | | — | |
220 20th Street | | | 6,401 | | | — | | | 6,401 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Other | | | 18,625 | | | 1,955 | | | 3,747 | | | 5,780 | | | 1,472 | | | 5,671 | |
| | $ | 132,529 | | $ | 1,955 | | $ | 49,406 | | $ | 56,032 | | $ | 1,472 | | $ | 23,664 | |
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(1) | Excludes development expenditures of partially owned, non-consolidated investments. |
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Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008
Cash and cash equivalents were $1,541,074,000 at March 31, 2008, a $386,479,000 increase over the balance at December 31, 2007. This increase resulted from $221,575,000 of net cash provided by operating activities and $167,308,000 of net cash provided by financing activities, partially offset by $2,404,000 of net cash used in investing activities. Property rental income represents our primary source of net cash provided by operating activities.
Our consolidated outstanding debt was $12,168,503,000 at March 31, 2008, a $272,465,000 increase over the balance at December 31, 2007. This increase resulted primarily from debt associated with property refinancings during the current quarter
Cash flows provided by operating activities of $221,575,000 was primarily comprised of (i) net income of $449,748,000, net of $250,013,000 of non-cash adjustments, including depreciation and amortization expense, the effect of straight-lining of rental income, equity in net income of partially owned entities, (ii) distributions of income from partially owned entities of $9,978,000, and (iii) the net change in operating assets and liabilities of $11,862,000.
Net cash used in investing activities of $2,404,000 was primarily comprised of (i) development and redevelopment expenditures of $106,688,000, (ii) investments in partially owned entities of $74,552,000, (iii) additions to real estate of $50,838,000, (iv) acquisitions of real estate of $4,874,000, (v) investments in notes and mortgage loans receivable of $4,632,000, partially offset by, (vi) proceeds from the sale of real estate and investments (primarily Americold) of $199,331,000, (vii) distributions of capital from partially owned entities of $22,163,000 and (viii) proceeds received from repayments on mortgage loans receivable of $19,099,000.
Net cash provided by financing activities of $167,308,000 was primarily comprised of (i) proceeds from borrowings of $956,499,000, partially offset by, (ii) repayments of borrowings of $605,342,000, (iii) distributions to Vornado on Class A units of $138,030,000, (iv) distributions to redeemable security-holders of $28,308,000 and (v) distributions to preferred unitholders of $14,292,000.
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Below are the details of capital expenditures, leasing commissions and development and redevelopment expenditures and a reconciliation of total expenditures on an accrual basis to the cash expended in the three months ended March 31, 2008.
(Amounts in thousands) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital Expenditures (Accrual basis): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenditures to maintain the assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Recurring | | $ | 15,841 | | $ | 6,021 | | $ | 4,144 | | $ | 467 | | $ | 3,589 | | $ | 1,620 |
Non-recurring | | | 2,222 | | | 1,541 | | | 11 | | | — | | | — | | | 670 |
Total | | | 18,063 | | | 7,562 | | | 4,155 | | | 467 | | | 3,589 | | | 2,290 |
Tenant improvements: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Recurring | | | 26,720 | | | 9,362 | | | 14,839 | | | 1,729 | | | 790 | | | — |
Non-recurring | | | 126 | | | — | | | — | | | 126 | | | — | | | — |
Total | | | 26,846 | | | 9,362 | | | 14,839 | | | 1,855 | | | 790 | | | — |
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Leasing Commissions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Recurring | | | 9,505 | | | 6,345 | | | 3,141 | | | 19 | | | — | | | — |
Non-recurring | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — |
Total | | | 9,505 | | | 6,345 | | | 3,141 | | | 19 | | | — | | | — |
Tenant improvements and leasing commissions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Per square foot | | $ | 21.23 | | $ | 45.80 | | $ | 20.45 | | $ | 6.73 | | $ | 3.83 | | $ | — |
Per square foot per annum | | $ | 2.69 | | $ | 5.46 | | $ | 2.62 | | $ | 0.95 | | $ | 0.78 | | $ | — |
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Total Capital Expenditures and Leasing Commissions (accrual basis) | | $ | 54,414 | | $ | 23,269 | | $ | 22,135 | | $ | 2,341 | | $ | 4,379 | | $ | 2,290 |
Adjustments to reconcile accrual basis to cash basis: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenditures in the current year applicable to prior periods | | | 30,081 | | | 9,937 | | | 6,323 | | | 2,988 | | | 10,833 | | | — |
Expenditures to be made in future periods for the current period | | | (33,282 | ) | | (14,741 | ) | | (15,587 | ) | | (1,874 | ) | | (1,080 | ) | | — |
Total Capital Expenditures and Leasing Commissions (Cash basis) | | $ | 51,213 | | $ | 18,465 | | $ | 12,871 | | $ | 3,455 | | $ | 14,132 | | $ | 2,290 |
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Development and Redevelopment Expenditures (1): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bergen Town Center | | $ | 27,414 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 27,414 | | $ | — | | $ | — |
Wasserman venture | | | 10,819 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 10,819 |
40 East 66th Street | | | 8,966 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 8,966 |
1999 K Street | | | 8,089 | | | — | | | 8,089 | | | — | | | — | | | — |
2101 L Street | | | 5,168 | | | — | | | 5,168 | | | — | | | — | | | — |
Manhattan Mall | | | 4,353 | | | — | | | — | | | 4,353 | | | — | | | — |
220 Central Park South | | | 3,416 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 3,416 |
Springfield Mall | | | 3,179 | | | — | | | — | | | 3,179 | | | — | | | — |
Green Acres Mall | | | 1,405 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,405 | | | — | | | — |
Other | | | 33,879 | | | 4,927 | | | 12,364 | | | 11,030 | | | 2,313 | | | 3,245 |
| | $ | 106,688 | | $ | 4,927 | | $ | 25,621 | | $ | 47,381 | | $ | 2,313 | | $ | 26,446 |
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(1) | Excludes development expenditures of partially owned, non-consolidated investments. |
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Insurance
We carry commercial liability and all risk property insurance ((i) fire, (ii) flood, (iii) extended coverage, (iv) “acts of terrorism” as defined in the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (“TRIPRA”), which expires in December 2014, and (v) rental loss insurance) with respect to our assets. Our New York Office, Washington, DC Office, Retail and Merchandise Mart divisions have $2.0 billion of per occurrence all risk property insurance coverage in effect through September 15, 2009. Our California properties have earthquake insurance with coverage of $150,000,000 per occurrence, subject to a deductible in the amount of 5% of the value of the affected property, and a $150,000,000 annual aggregate.
Penn Plaza Insurance Company, LLC (“PPIC”), our wholly owned subsidiary, acts as a re-insurer with respect to a portion of our earthquake insurance coverage and as a direct insurer for coverage for acts of terrorism, including nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological (“NBCR”) acts, as defined by TRIPRA. Coverage for acts of terrorism is fully reinsured by third party insurance companies and the Federal government with no exposure to PPIC. Our coverage for NBCR losses is up to $2 billion, per occurrence, for which PPIC is responsible for a deductible of $3,200,000 and 15% of the balance of a covered loss and the Federal government is responsible for the remaining 85% of a covered loss. We are ultimately responsible for any loss borne by PPIC.
We continue to monitor the state of the insurance market and the scope and costs of coverage for acts of terrorism. However, we cannot anticipate what coverage will be available on commercially reasonable terms in future policy years.
Our debt instruments, consisting of mortgage loans secured by our properties (which are generally non-recourse to us), senior unsecured notes, exchangeable senior debentures, convertible senior debentures and revolving credit agreements contain customary covenants requiring us to maintain insurance. Although we believe that we have adequate insurance coverage for purposes of these agreements, we may not be able to obtain an equivalent amount of coverage at reasonable costs in the future. Further, if lenders insist on greater coverage than we are able to obtain it could adversely affect our ability to finance and/or refinance our properties and expand our portfolio.
Other Contractual Obligations
At March 31, 2009, there were $44,565,000 of outstanding letters of credit under our $965,000,000 revolving credit facility. Our credit facilities and senior unsecured notes contain financial covenants that require us to maintain minimum interest coverage and maximum debt to market capitalization ratios, and provide for higher interest rates in the event of a decline in our ratings below Baa3/BBB. Our credit facilities and senior unsecured notes also contain customary conditions precedent to borrowing, including representations and warranties and also contain customary events of default that could give rise to accelerated repayment, including items such as the failure to pay interest or principal.
Each of our properties has been subjected to varying degrees of environmental assessment at various times. The environmental assessments did not reveal any material environmental contamination. However, there can be no assurance that the identification of new areas of contamination, changes in the extent or known scope of contamination, the discovery of additional sites, or changes in cleanup requirements would not result in significant costs to us.
We are committed to fund additional capital to certain of our partially owned entities aggregating approximately $205,917,000. Of this amount, $80,923,000 is committed to the India Property Fund and is pledged as collateral to its lender.
From time to time, we have disposed of substantial amounts of real estate to third parties for which, as to certain properties, we remain contingently liable for rent payments or mortgage indebtedness that we cannot quantify.
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
We have exposure to fluctuations in market interest rates. Market interest rates are sensitive to many factors that are beyond our control. Our exposure to a change in interest rates on our consolidated and non-consolidated debt (all of which arises out of non-trading activity) is as follows:
(Amounts in thousands, except per unit amounts) | | | |
Consolidated debt: | | | Weighted Average Interest Rate | | Effect of 1% Change In Base Rates | | | | Weighted Average Interest Rate |
Variable rate | $ | 2,428,656 | | 1.70% | | $ | 24,287 | | $ | 2,076,128 | | 2.70% |
Fixed rate | | 10,303,174 | | 5.75% | | | — | | | 10,435,542 | | 5.76% |
| $ | 12,731,830 | | 4.98% | | | 24,287 | | $ | 12,511,670 | | 5.25% |
Pro-rata share of debt of non- consolidated entities (non-recourse): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Variable rate – excluding Toys | $ | 293,250 | | 2.41% | | | 2,933 | | $ | 282,752 | | 3.63% |
Variable rate – Toys | | 617,087 | | 3.77% | | | 6,171 | | | 819,512 | | 3.68% |
Fixed rate (including $1,160,169, and $1,012,560 of Toys debt in 2009 and 2008) | | 2,089,356 | | 6.40% | | | — | | | 2,094,321 | | 6.51% |
| $ | 2,999,693 | | 5.47% | | | 9,104 | | $ | 3,196,585 | | 5.53% |
Total change in annual net income | | | | | | $ | 33,391 | | | | | |
Per Class A unit-diluted | | | | | | $ | 0.19 | | | | | |
We may utilize various financial instruments to mitigate the impact of interest rate fluctuations on our cash flows and earnings, including hedging strategies, depending on our analysis of the interest rate environment and the costs and risks of such strategies. As of March 31, 2009, variable rate debt with an aggregate principal amount of $462,000,000 and a weighted average interest rate of 2.02% was subject to LIBOR caps. These caps are based on a notional amount of $462,000,000 and cap LIBOR at a weighted average rate of 5.93%. As of March 31, 2009, we have investments in mezzanine loans with an aggregate carrying amount of $95,752,000 that are based on variable interest rates which partially mitigate our exposure to a change in interest rates on our variable rate debt.
Fair Value of Debt
As of March 31, 2009, the carrying amount of our debt exceeded its aggregate fair value by approximately $1,316,339,000, based on current market prices and discounted cash flows at the current rate at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings for the remaining term of such debt.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures: Management of Vornado, with the participation of Vornado’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, Vornado’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of March 31, 2009, such disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: There have not been any changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We are from time to time involved in various other legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters in the aggregate, including the matters referred to below, are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
On January 8, 2003, Stop & Shop filed a complaint with the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (“USDC-NJ”) claiming that we had no right to reallocate and therefore continue to collect the $5,000,000 of annual rent from Stop & Shop pursuant to the Master Agreement and Guaranty, because of the expiration of the East Brunswick, Jersey City, Middletown, Union and Woodbridge leases to which the $5,000,000 of additional rent was previously allocated. Stop & Shop asserted that a prior order of the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York dated February 6, 2001, as modified on appeal to the District Court for the Southern District of New York on February 13, 2001, froze our right to reallocate which effectively terminated our right to collect the additional rent from Stop & Shop. On March 3, 2003, after we moved to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction, Stop & Shop voluntarily withdrew its complaint. On March 26, 2003, Stop & Shop filed a new complaint in New York Supreme Court, asserting substantially the same claims as in its USDC-NJ complaint. We removed the action to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. In January 2005 that court remanded the action to the New York Supreme Court. On February 14, 2005, we served an answer in which we asserted a counterclaim seeking a judgment for all the unpaid additional rent accruing through the date of the judgment and a declaration that Stop & Shop will continue to be liable for the additional rent as long as any of the leases subject to the Master Agreement and Guaranty remain in effect. On May 17, 2005, we filed a motion for summary judgment. On July 15, 2005, Stop & Shop opposed our motion and filed a cross-motion for summary judgment. On December 13, 2005, the Court issued its decision denying the motions for summary judgment. Both parties appealed the Court’s decision and on December 14, 2006, the Appellate Court division issued a decision affirming the Court’s decision. On January 16, 2007, we filed a motion for the reconsideration of one aspect of the Appellate Court’s decision which was denied on March 13, 2007. We are currently engaged in discovery and anticipate that a trial date will be set for some time in 2009. We intend to vigorously pursue our claims against Stop & Shop. In our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, the outcome of such matters will not have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
On May 24, 2007, we acquired a 70% controlling interest in 1290 Avenue of the Americas and the 555 California Street complex. Our 70% interest was acquired through the purchase of all of the shares of a group of foreign companies that own, through U.S. entities, the 1% sole general partnership interest and a 69% limited partnership interest in the partnerships that own the two properties. The remaining 30% limited partnership interest is owned by Donald J. Trump. In August 2005, Mr. Trump brought a lawsuit in the New York State Supreme Court against, among others, the general partners of the partnerships referred to above. Mr. Trump’s claims arose out of a dispute over the sale price of and use of proceeds from, the sale of properties located on the former Penn Central rail yards between West 59th and 72nd Streets in Manhattan which were formerly owned by the partnerships. In decisions dated September 14, 2005 and July 24, 2006, the Court denied several of Mr. Trump’s motions and ultimately dismissed all of Mr. Trump’s claims, except for his claim seeking access to books and records; that claim was dismissed by virtue of a decision dated October 1, 2007 and an Order dated January 28, 2009. Mr. Trump sought re-argument and renewal on, and filed a notice of appeal in connection with the 2006 decision. In a decision dated January 6, 2009, the Court denied all of Mr. Trump’s motions. Mr. Trump has filed a notice appealing the 2007 and 2009 decisions. Mr. Trump’s appeals of the 2006, 2007 and 2009 decisions are now proceeding. In connection with the acquisition, we agreed to indemnify the sellers for liabilities and expenses arising out of Mr. Trump’s claim that the general partners of the partnerships we acquired did not sell the rail yards at a fair price or could have sold the rail yards for a greater price and any other claims asserted in the legal action; provided however, that if Mr. Trump prevails on certain claims involving partnership matters, other than claims relating to sale price, the sellers will be required to reimburse us for certain costs related to those claims. We believe that the claims relating to the sale price are without merit. All other allegations are not asserted as a basis for damages and regardless of merit, in our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, will not have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In July 2005, we acquired H Street Building Corporation (“H Street”) which has a subsidiary that owns, among other things, a 50% tenancy in common interest in land located in Arlington County, Virginia, known as "Pentagon Row," leased to two tenants. In April 2007, H Street acquired the remaining 50% interest in that fee. In April 2007, we received letters from those tenants, Street Retail, Inc. and Post Apartment Homes, L.P., claiming they had a right of first offer triggered by each of those transactions. On September 25, 2008, both tenants filed suit against us and the former owners. The claim alleges the right to purchase the fee interest, damages in excess of $75,000,000 and punitive damages. We believe this claim is without merit and regardless of merit, in our opinion, after consultation with legal counsel, will not have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There were no material changes to the Risk Factors disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
None.
Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities |
None.
Item 4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
None.
None.
Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are filed herewith or incorporated herein by reference and are listed in the attached Exhibit Index.
SIGNATURES
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.
| | VORNADO REALTY L.P. |
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Date: May 8, 2009 | By: | /s/ Joseph Macnow |
| | Joseph Macnow, Executive Vice President - Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer of Vornado Realty Trust, sole general partner of Vornado Realty L.P. (duly authorized officer and principal financial and accounting officer) |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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3.1 | | - | Articles of Restatement of Vornado Realty Trust, as filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland on July 30, 2007 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.75 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 (File No. 001-11954), filed on July 31, 2007 | * |
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3.2 | | - | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Vornado Realty Trust, as amended on March 2, 2000 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.12 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 9, 2000 | * |
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3.3 | | - | Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Vornado Realty L.P., dated as of October 20, 1997 (the “Partnership Agreement”) – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.26 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 8, 2003 | * |
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3.4 | | - | Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of December 16, 1997 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.27 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 8, 2003 | * |
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3.5 | | - | Second Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of April 1, 1998 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-50095), filed on April 14, 1998 | * |
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3.6 | | - | Third Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of November 12, 1998 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on November 30, 1998 | * |
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3.7 | | - | Fourth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of November 30, 1998 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 9, 1999 | * |
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3.8 | | - | Fifth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of March 3, 1999 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 17, 1999 | * |
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3.9 | | - | Sixth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of March 17, 1999 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on July 7, 1999 | * |
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3.10 | | - | Seventh Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of May 20, 1999 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on July 7, 1999 | * |
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3.11 | | - | Eighth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of May 27, 1999 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on July 7, 1999 | * |
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3.12 | | - | Ninth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of September 3, 1999 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 25, 1999 | * |
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3.13 | | - | Tenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of September 3, 1999 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 25, 1999 | * |
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3.14 | | - | Eleventh Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of November 24, 1999 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on December 23, 1999 | * |
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3.15 | | - | Twelfth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2000 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 19, 2000 | * |
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3.16 | | - | Thirteenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of May 25, 2000 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on June 16, 2000 | * |
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3.17 | | - | Fourteenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of December 8, 2000 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on December 28, 2000 | * |
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3.18 | | - | Fifteenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of December 15, 2000 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.35 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-68462), filed on August 27, 2001 | * |
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3.19 | | - | Sixteenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of July 25, 2001 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 12, 2001 | * |
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3.20 | | - | Seventeenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of September 21, 2001 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 12, 2001 | * |
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3.21 | | - | Eighteenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2002 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 18, 2002 | * |
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3.22 | | - | Nineteenth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2002 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.47 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 (File No. 001-11954), filed on August 7, 2002 | * |
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3.23 | | - | Twentieth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated April 9, 2003 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.46 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 8, 2003 | * |
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3.24 | | - | Twenty-First Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of July 31, 2003 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.47 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2003 (File No. 001-11954), filed on November 7, 2003 | * |
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3.25 | | - | Twenty-Second Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated as of November 17, 2003 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.49 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 3, 2004 | * |
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3.26 | | - | Twenty-Third Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated May 27, 2004 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on June 14, 2004 | * |
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3.27 | | - | Twenty-Fourth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated August 17, 2004 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.57 to Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P.’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-122306), filed on January 26, 2005 | * |
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3.28 | | - | Twenty-Fifth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated November 17, 2004 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.58 to Vornado Realty Trust and Vornado Realty L.P.’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-122306), filed on January 26, 2005 | * |
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3.29 | | - | Twenty-Sixth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated December 17, 2004 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on December 21, 2004 | * |
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3.30 | | - | Twenty-Seventh Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated December 20, 2004 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on December 21, 2004 | * |
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3.31 | | - | Twenty-Eighth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated December 30, 2004 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on January 4, 2005 | * |
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3.32 | | - | Twenty-Ninth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated June 17, 2005 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on June 21, 2005 | * |
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3.33 | | - | Thirtieth Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated August 31, 2005 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on September 1, 2005 | * |
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3.34 | | - | Thirty-First Amendment to the Partnership Agreement, dated September 9, 2005 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on September 14, 2005 | * |
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3.35 | | - | Thirty-Second Amendment and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of December 19, 2005 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.59 to Vornado Realty L.P.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 (File No. 000-22685), filed on May 8, 2006 | * |
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3.36 | | - | Thirty-Third Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of April 25, 2006 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 1, 2006 | * |
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3.37 | | - | Thirty-Fourth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of May 2, 2006 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on May 3, 2006 | * |
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3.38 | | - | Thirty-Fifth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of August 17, 2006 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.’s Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on August 23, 2006 | * |
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3.39 | | - | Thirty-Sixth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of October 2, 2006 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.’s Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on January 22, 2007 | * |
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3.40 | | - | Thirty-Seventh Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of June 28, 2007 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on June 27, 2007 | * |
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3.41 | | - | Thirty-Eighth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of June 28, 2007 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Vornado Realty L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on June 27, 2007 | * |
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3.42 | | - | Thirty-Ninth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of June 28, 2007 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Vornado Realty L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on June 27, 2007 | * |
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3.43 | | - | Fortieth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of June 28, 2007 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Vornado Realty L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on June 27, 2007 | * |
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3.44 | | - | Forty-First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of March 31, 2008 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.44 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 (file No. 001-11954), filed on May 6, 2008 | * |
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4.1 | | - | Indenture and Servicing Agreement, dated as of March 1, 2000, among Vornado Finance LLC, LaSalle Bank National Association, ABN Amro Bank N.V. and Midland Loan Services, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.48 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 9, 2000 | * |
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4.2 | | - | Indenture, dated as of June 24, 2002, between Vornado Realty L.P. and The Bank of New York, as Trustee - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Vornado Realty L.P.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-22685), filed on June 24, 2002 | * |
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4.3 | | - | Indenture, dated as of November 25, 2003, between Vornado Realty L.P. and The Bank of New York, as Trustee - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.10 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 (File No. 001-11954), filed on April 28, 2005 | * |
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4.4 | | - | Indenture, dated as of November 20, 2006, among Vornado Realty Trust, as Issuer, Vornado Realty L.P., as Guarantor and The Bank of New York, as Trustee – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on November 27, 2006 | * |
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| | | Certain instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt securities of Vornado Realty Trust and its subsidiaries are omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K. Vornado Realty Trust hereby undertakes to furnish to the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, copies of any such instruments. | |
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10.1 | ** | - | Vornado Realty Trust’s 1993 Omnibus Share Plan - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 331-09159), filed on July 30, 1996 | * |
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10.2 | ** | - | Vornado Realty Trust’s 1993 Omnibus Share Plan, as amended - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-29011), filed on June 12, 1997 | * |
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10.3 | | - | Master Agreement and Guaranty, between Vornado, Inc. and Bradlees New Jersey, Inc. dated as of May 1, 1992 - Incorporated by reference to Vornado, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1992 (File No. 001-11954), filed May 8, 1992 | * |
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10.4 | | - | Registration Rights Agreement between Vornado, Inc. and Steven Roth, dated December 29, 1992 - Incorporated by reference to Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1992 (File No. 001-11954), filed February 16, 1993 | * |
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10.5 | | - | Stock Pledge Agreement between Vornado, Inc. and Steven Roth dated December 29, 1992 - Incorporated by reference to Vornado, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1992 (File No. 001-11954), filed February 16, 1993 | * |
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10.6 | | - | Management Agreement between Interstate Properties and Vornado, Inc. dated July 13, 1992 - Incorporated by reference to Vornado, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1992 (File No. 001-11954), filed February 16, 1993 | * |
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10.7 | ** | - | Employment Agreement, dated as of April 15, 1997, by and among Vornado Realty Trust, The Mendik Company, L.P. and David R. Greenbaum - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on April 30, 1997 | * |
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10.8 | | - | Consolidated and Restated Mortgage, Security Agreement, Assignment of Leases and Rents and Fixture Filing, dated as of March 1, 2000, between Entities named therein (as Mortgagors) and Vornado (as Mortgagee) - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.47 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 9, 2000 | * |
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10.9 | ** | - | Promissory Note from Steven Roth to Vornado Realty Trust, dated December 23, 2005 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to Vornado Realty Trust Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 28, 2006 | * |
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10.10 | ** | - | Letter agreement, dated November 16, 1999, between Steven Roth and Vornado Realty Trust - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.51 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 9, 2000 | * |
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10.11 | | - | Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 18, 2001, by and among Vornado Realty Trust, Vornado Merger Sub L.P., Charles E. Smith Commercial Realty L.P., Charles E. Smith Commercial Realty L.L.C., Robert H. Smith, individually, Robert P. Kogod, individually, and Charles E. Smith Management, Inc. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on January 16, 2002 | * |
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10.12 | | - | Registration Rights Agreement, dated January 1, 2002, between Vornado Realty Trust and the holders of the Units listed on Schedule A thereto - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A (File No. 1-11954), filed on March 18, 2002 | * |
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10.13 | | - | Tax Reporting and Protection Agreement, dated December 31, 2001, by and among Vornado, Vornado Realty L.P., Charles E. Smith Commercial Realty L.P. and Charles E. Smith Commercial Realty L.L.C. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A (File No. 1-11954), filed on March 18, 2002 | * |
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10.14 | ** | - | Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Michael D. Fascitelli, dated March 8, 2002 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2002 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 1, 2002 | * |
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10.15 | ** | - | First Amendment, dated October 31, 2002, to the Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Michael D. Fascitelli, dated March 8, 2002 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.6 to the Schedule 13D filed by Michael D. Fascitelli on November 8, 2002 | * |
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10.16 | | - | Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of July 21, 1999, by and between Vornado Realty Trust and the holders of Units listed on Schedule A thereto - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-102217), filed on December 26, 2002 | * |
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10.17 | | - | Form of Registration Rights Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and the holders of Units listed on Schedule A thereto - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-102217), filed on December 26, 2002 | * |
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10.18 | | - | Amendment to Real Estate Retention Agreement, dated as of July 3, 2002, by and between Alexander’s, Inc. and Vornado Realty L.P. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(i)(E)(3) to Alexander’s Inc.’s Quarterly Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 (File No. 001-06064), filed on August 7, 2002 | * |
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10.19 | | - | 59th Street Real Estate Retention Agreement, dated as of July 3, 2002, by and between Vornado Realty L.P., 731 Residential LLC and 731 Commercial LLC - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(i)(E)(4) to Alexander’s Inc.’s Quarterly Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 (File No. 001-06064), filed on August 7, 2002 | * |
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10.20 | | - | Amended and Restated Management and Development Agreement, dated as of July 3, 2002, by and between Alexander’s, Inc., the subsidiaries party thereto and Vornado Management Corp. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(i)(F)(1) to Alexander’s Inc.’s Quarterly Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 (File No. 001-06064), filed on August 7, 2002 | * |
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10.21 | | - | 59th Street Management and Development Agreement, dated as of July 3, 2002, by and between 731 Residential LLC, 731 Commercial LLC and Vornado Management Corp. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(i)(F)(2) to Alexander’s Inc.’s Quarterly Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 (File No. 001-06064), filed on August 7, 2002 | * |
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10.22 | | - | Amendment dated May 29, 2002, to the Stock Pledge Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Steven Roth dated December 29, 1992 - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 5 of Interstate Properties’ Schedule 13D/A dated May 29, 2002 (File No. 005-44144), filed on May 30, 2002 | * |
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10.23 | ** | - | Vornado Realty Trust’s 2002 Omnibus Share Plan - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-102216) filed December 26, 2002 | * |
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10.24 | | - | Registration Rights Agreement by and between Vornado Realty Trust and Bel Holdings LLC dated as of November 17, 2003 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.68 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 (File No. 001-11954), filed on March 3, 2004 | * |
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10.25 | | - | Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of May 27, 2004, by and between Vornado Realty Trust and 2004 Realty Corp. – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.75 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 25, 2005 | * |
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10.26 | | - | Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of December 17, 2004, by and between Vornado Realty Trust and Montebello Realty Corp. 2002 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.76 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 25, 2005 | * |
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10.27 | ** | - | Form of Stock Option Agreement between the Company and certain employees – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.77 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 25, 2005 | * |
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10.28 | ** | - | Form of Restricted Stock Agreement between the Company and certain employees – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.78 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 25, 2005 | * |
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10.29 | ** | - | Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Sandeep Mathrani, dated February 22, 2005 and effective as of January 1, 2005 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.76 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 (File No. 001-11954), filed on April 28, 2005 | * |
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10.30 | | - | Contribution Agreement, dated May 12, 2005, by and among Robert Kogod, Vornado Realty L.P. and certain Vornado Realty Trust’s affiliates – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.49 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 28, 2006 | * |
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10.31 | ** | - | Amendment, dated March 17, 2006, to the Vornado Realty Trust Omnibus Share Plan – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.50 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 2, 2006 | * |
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10.32 | ** | - | Form of Vornado Realty Trust 2006 Out-Performance Plan Award Agreement, dated as of April 25, 2006 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 1, 2006 | * |
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10.33 | ** | - | Form of Vornado Realty Trust 2002 Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement – Incorporated by reference to Vornado Realty Trust’s Form 8-K (Filed No. 001-11954), filed on May 1, 2006 | * |
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10.34 | | - | Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of June 28, 2006, among the Operating Partnership, the banks party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Bank of America, N.A. and Citicorp North America, Inc., as Syndication Agents, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, Lasalle Bank National Association, and UBS Loan Finance LLC, as Documentation Agents and Vornado Realty Trust – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on June 28, 2006 | * |
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10.35 | ** | - | Amendment No.2, dated May 18, 2006, to the Vornado Realty Trust Omnibus Share Plan – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.53 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 (File No. 001-11954), filed on August 1, 2006 | * |
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10.36 | ** | - | Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Joseph Macnow dated July 27, 2006 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.54 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 (File No. 001-11954), filed on August 1, 2006 | * |
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10.37 | | - | Guaranty, made as of June 28, 2006, by Vornado Realty Trust, for the benefit of JP Morgan Chase Bank – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.53 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 31, 2006 | * |
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10.38 | ** | - | Amendment, dated October 26, 2006, to the Vornado Realty Trust Omnibus Share Plan – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.54 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 31, 2006 | * |
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10.39 | ** | - | Amendment to Real Estate Retention Agreement, dated January 1, 2007, by and between Vornado Realty L.P. and Alexander’s Inc. – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.55 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 27, 2007 | * |
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10.40 | ** | - | Amendment to 59th Street Real Estate Retention Agreement, dated January 1, 2007, by and among Vornado Realty L.P., 731 Retail One LLC, 731 Restaurant LLC, 731 Office One LLC and 731 Office Two LLC. – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.56 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 (File No. 001-11954), filed on February 27, 2007 | * |
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10.41 | | - | Stock Purchase Agreement between the Sellers identified and Vornado America LLC, as the Buyer, dated as of March 5, 2007 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.45 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 1, 2007 | * |
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10.42 | ** | - | Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Mitchell Schear, as of April 19, 2007 – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.46 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 (File No. 001-11954), filed on May 1, 2007 | * |
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10.43 | | - | Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of September 28, 2007, among Vornado Realty L.P. as borrower, Vornado Realty Trust as General Partner, the Banks signatory thereto, each as a Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Administrative Agent, Bank of America, N.A. as Syndication Agent, Citicorp North America, Inc., Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, and UBS Loan Finance LLC as Documentation Agents, and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and Bank of America Securities LLC as Lead Arrangers and Bookrunners. - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 4, 2007 | * |
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10.44 | | - | Second Amendment to Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of September 28, 2007, by and among Vornado Realty L.P. as borrower, Vornado Realty Trust as General Partner, the Banks listed on the signature pages thereof, and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank N.A., as Administrative Agent for the Banks - Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-11954), filed on October 4, 2007 | * |
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10.45 | ** | - | Form of Vornado Realty Trust 2002 Omnibus Share Plan Non-Employee Trustee Restricted LTIP Unit Agreement – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.45 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 (File No. 001-11954) filed on February 26, 2008 | * |
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10.46 | ** | - | Form of Vornado Realty Trust 2008 Out-Performance Plan Award Agreement – Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.46 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 (File No. 001-11954) filed on May 6, 2008 | * |
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10.47 | ** | - | Amendment to Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Michael D. Fascitelli, dated December 29, 2008. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.47 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (File No. 001-11954) filed on February 24, 2009 | * |
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10.48 | ** | - | Amendment to Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Joseph Macnow, dated December 29, 2008. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.48 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (File No. 001-11954) filed on February 24, 2009 | * |
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10.49 | ** | - | Amendment to Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and David R. Greenbaum, dated December 29, 2008. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.49 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (File No. 001-11954) filed on February 24, 2009 | * |
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10.50 | ** | - | Amendment to Indemnification Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and David R. Greenbaum, dated December 29, 2008. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.50 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (File No. 001-11954) filed on February 24, 2009 | * |
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10.51 | ** | - | Amendment to Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Mitchell N. Schear, dated December 29, 2008. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.51 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (File No. 001-11954) filed on February 24, 2009 | * |
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10.52 | ** | - | Amendment to Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Sandeep Mathrani, dated December 29, 2008. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.52 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (File No. 001-11954) filed on February 24, 2009 | * |
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10.53 | ** | - | Amendment to Employment Agreement between Vornado Realty Trust and Christopher G. Kennedy, dated December 29, 2008. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.53 to Vornado Realty Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (File No. 001-11954) filed on February 24, 2009 | * |
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15.1 | | - | Letter regarding Unaudited Interim Financial Information | |
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31.1 | | - | Rule 13a-14 (a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer | |
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31.2 | | - | Rule 13a-14 (a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer | |
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32.1 | | - | Section 1350 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer | |
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32.2 | | - | Section 1350 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer | |
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