EARNINGS RELEASE
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FFO was $3.327 billion, or $8.85 per diluted share, as compared to $2.45 billion, or $6.95 per diluted share, in the prior year period, a 27.3% increase. FFO for the nine months ended 2021 includes the aforementioned loss on extinguishment of debt and the non-cash gains associated with the contribution of licensing ventures and the deferred tax liability reversal.
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Domestic property NOI increased 8.8% compared to the prior year period. Portfolio NOI increased 18.7% compared to the prior year period.
U.S. Malls and Premium Outlets Operating Statistics
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Occupancy was 92.8% at September 30, 2021.
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Base minimum rent per square foot was $53.91 at September 30, 2021.
Development Activity
The first phase of the transformation of Northgate Station (Seattle, WA), featuring the National Hockey League’s Seattle Kraken corporate offices and the Kraken Community Iceplex, opened in September. This first phase is part of a multi-year development that will evolve Northgate Station into a mixed-use, transit-oriented community.
The redevelopment of Burlington Mall (Boston, MA) opened during the quarter including an exciting line-up of premier dining and innovative retailers, as well as an outdoor gathering green space, including amenities for seasonal programming and community events.
During the quarter, construction started on Fukaya-Hanazono Premium Outlets®, the tenth Premium Outlet® Center in Japan. The 292,500 square foot upscale outlet located in Fukaya City (Tokyo), is projected to open in October 2022. Simon owns 40% of this project.
On October 15, 2021, Jeju Premium Outlets (Jeju Island, South Korea) opened with 92,000 square feet of high-quality, name brand stores. Jeju Premium Outlets is the fifth Premium Outlet® Center in South Korea. Simon owns a 50% interest in this center.
Capital Markets and Balance Sheet Liquidity
The Company was active in both the secured and unsecured credit markets through the first nine months of the year.
During the first nine months, the Company closed on 21 non-recourse mortgage loans totaling approximately $2.6 billion (U.S. dollar equivalent), of which Simon’s share is $1.6 billion. The weighted average interest rate on these loans is 2.97%.
During the quarter, the Company completed a two tranche senior notes offering totaling $1.25 billion. Combined, the two new issues of senior notes had a weighted average term of 8.2 years and a weighted average coupon rate of 1.87%.
The Company also retired three series of senior notes totaling $1.65 billion with a combined weighted average coupon rate of 2.57%. A $28.6 million loss on extinguishment of debt was incurred in the third quarter related to these redemptions.
Subsequent to the end of the quarter, the Company amended and extended its $3.5 billion unsecured multi-currency revolving credit facility. The facility will initially mature on January 31, 2026 and at our sole option, can be extended for an additional year to January 31, 2027. Based upon the Company’s current credit ratings, the interest rate on the new revolver for U.S. Dollar borrowings is SOFR plus 72.5 points, plus a spread adjustment to account for the transition from LIBOR to SOFR.