
Provided within this supplemental information package are measures not defined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). We believe our presentation of these non-GAAP measures assists investors and analysts in analyzing and comparing our operating and financial performance between reporting periods. These non-GAAP measures discussed below are not substitutes of other measures of financial performance presented in accordance with GAAP. In addition, other real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) may compute these measures differently, so comparisons among REITs may not be helpful.
Adjusted Cost of Operations – Adjusted cost of operations represents cost of operations, excluding non-cash stock compensation expense for employees whose compensation expense is recorded in cost of operations, which can vary significantly period to period based upon the performance of the Company. The GAAP measure most directly comparable to adjusted cost of operations is cost of operations.
Average Net Effective Rent Growth – Average net effective rent growth represents the weighted average percentage change in net effective rents for leases executed during a period compared against the prior leases for the same units. Net effective rent represents average rental payments for the term of a lease on a straight-line basis, excluding operating expense reimbursements
Cash NOI – We utilize cash NOI to evaluate the cash flow performance of our business parks. Cash NOI represents NOI adjusted to exclude non-cash items included in rental income and in cost of operations. The non-cash rental income includes amortization of deferred rent receivable (net of write-offs), in-place lease intangible, tenant improvement reimbursement, and lease incentive intangible. The non-cash expense is equal to stock compensation expense for employees whose compensation expense is recorded in cost of operations. We believe that cash NOI assists investors in analyzing cash flow performance of our business parks. The GAAP measure most directly comparable to cash NOI is net income.
Cash Rental Income – Cash rental income represents rental income, excluding non-cash rental income, specifically amortization of deferred rent receivable (net of write-offs), in-place lease intangible, tenant improvement reimbursement, and lease incentive intangible.
Cash Rental Rate Change – Cash rental rate change percentages are computed by taking the percentage difference between outgoing rents (including estimated expense recoveries) and incoming rents (including estimated expense recoveries) for leases executed during the period. Leases executed on spaces vacant for more than the preceding twelve months have been excluded.
Core FFO and Core FFO per share – Core FFO represents FFO excluding the net impact of (i) income allocated to preferred shareholders to the extent redemption value exceeds the related carrying value and (ii) other nonrecurring income or expense items as appropriate. Core FFO per share represents Core FFO allocable to diluted shares and units divided by the weighted average diluted shares and units. We believe our presentation of Core FFO and Core FFO per share assists investors and analysts in analyzing and comparing our operating and financial performance between reporting periods. The GAAP measures most directly comparable to Core FFO and Core FFO per share are net income and earnings per share, respectively.
Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization for Real Estate (“EBITDAre”) – EBITDAre is defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) and is often utilized to evaluate the performance of real estate companies. EBITDAre is calculated as GAAP net income before interest, depreciation and amortization and adjusted to exclude gains or losses from sales of depreciable real estate assets and impairment charges on real estate assets. We believe our presentation of EBITDAre assists investors and analysts in evaluating the operating performance of our business activities, including the impact of general and administrative expenses, and without the impact from gains or losses from sales of depreciable real estate assets. The GAAP measure most directly comparable EBITDAre is net income.
Free Cash Available after Fixed Charges – Free cash available after fixed charges represents FAD less dividends and distributions.
Funds Available for Distribution (“FAD”) – FAD is a non-GAAP measure that represents Core FFO adjusted to (a) deduct recurring capital improvements that maintains the condition of our real estate, tenant improvements and lease commissions and (b) remove certain non-cash rental income or expenses such as amortization of deferred rent receivable and non-cash stock compensation expense. We believe our presentation of FAD assists investors and analysts in analyzing and comparing our operating and financial performance between reporting periods. FAD is not a substitute for GAAP net cash flow in evaluating our liquidity or ability to pay dividends, because they exclude investing and financing activities presented on our statements of cash flows. The GAAP measure most directly comparable to FAD is operating cash flow from our statements of cash flows.
Funds from Operations (“FFO”) and FFO per share – FFO and FFO per share are non-GAAP measures defined by NAREIT and are considered helpful measures of REIT performance by REITs and many REIT analysts. FFO represents GAAP net income before real estate depreciation and amortization expense, gains or losses on sales of operating properties and land and impairment charges on real estate assets, which are excluded because it does not accurately reflect changes in the value of our business parks. FFO per share represents FFO allocable to diluted shares and units, divided by aggregate diluted shares and units. The GAAP measure most directly comparable to FFO and FFO per share are net income and earnings per share, respectively.
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