CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST ANNOUNCES
THIRD QUARTER 2009 OPERATING RESULTS
Houston, TEXAS (October 29, 2009) – Camden Property Trust (NYSE: CPT) today announced operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009.
Funds from Operations (“FFO”)
FFO for the third quarter of 2009 totaled $0.70 per diluted share or $48.1 million, as compared to $0.89 per diluted share or $52.3 million for the same period in 2008. FFO for the three months ended September 30, 2008 included a $0.04 per diluted share impact from gains related to early retirement of debt, and a $0.02 per diluted share charge for insurance deductible costs related to hurricane damage.
FFO for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 totaled $2.29 per diluted share or $146.3 million, as compared to $2.72 per diluted share or $159.5 million for the same period in 2008. FFO for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 included a $0.04 per diluted share impact from losses related to early retirement of debt. FFO for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 included an $0.08 per diluted share impact from gains related to early retirement of debt, and a $0.02 per diluted share charge for insurance deductible costs related to hurricane damage.
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders (“EPS”)
The Company reported net income attributable to common shareholders (“EPS”) of $3.9 million or $0.06 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2009, as compared to $73.7 million or $1.30 per diluted share for the same period in 2008. EPS for the three months ended September 30, 2008 included a $1.20 per diluted share impact from gain on sale of properties including discontinued operations, a $0.04 per diluted share impact from gains related to early retirement of debt, and a $0.02 per diluted share charge for insurance deductible costs related to hurricane damage.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, net income attributable to common shareholders totaled $28.5 million or $0.46 per diluted share, as compared to $105.9 million or $1.88 per diluted share for the same period in 2008. EPS for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 included a $0.27 per diluted share impact from gain on sale of discontinued operations, and a $0.04 per diluted share impact from losses related to early retirement of debt. EPS for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 included a $1.49 per diluted share impact from gain on sale of properties including discontinued operations, an $0.08 per diluted share impact from gains related to early retirement of debt, and a $0.02 per diluted share charge for insurance deductible costs related to hurricane damage.
A reconciliation of net income attributable to common shareholders to FFO is included in the financial tables accompanying this press release.
Same-Property Results
For the 42,670 apartment homes included in consolidated same-property results, third quarter 2009 same-property NOI declined 7.0% compared to the third quarter of 2008, with revenues declining 4.5% and expenses declining 0.6%. On a sequential basis, third quarter 2009 same-property NOI declined 3.3% compared to the second quarter of 2009, with revenues declining 1.3% and expenses increasing 1.7% compared to the prior quarter. On a year-to-date basis, 2009 same-property NOI declined 6.2%, with revenues declining 2.4% and expenses increasing 3.8% compared to the same period in 2008. Same-property physical occupancy levels for the portfolio averaged 93.7% during the third quarter of 2009, compared to 94.9% in the third quarter of 2008 and 94.2% in the second quarter of 2009.
The Company defines same-property communities as communities owned and stabilized as of January 1, 2008, excluding properties held for sale and communities under redevelopment. A reconciliation of net income attributable to common shareholders to net operating income and same-property net operating income is included in the financial tables accompanying this press release.
Development Activity
During the third quarter, the Company completed lease-ups at three development communities: Camden Whispering Oaks in Houston, TX; Camden Potomac Yard in Arlington, VA; and Camden Summerfield in Landover, MD. Camden currently has two wholly-owned apartment communities completed and in lease-up: Camden Orange Court in Orlando, FL, a $45.5 million project that is currently 93% leased; and Camden Dulles Station in Oak Hill, VA, a $72.3 million project that is currently 81% leased.
The Company completed lease-up at one joint venture development community, Camden College Park in College Park, MD, during the quarter. Camden also had two joint venture communities which were completed and in lease-up: Camden Amber Oaks in Austin, TX, a $35.2 million project that is currently 74% leased; and Braeswood Place in Houston, TX, a $50.3 million project that is currently 52% leased. Camden has two additional joint venture communities currently under construction in Houston, TX: Belle Meade, a $33.2 million project that is currently 20% leased; and Camden Travis Street, a $39.0 million project that is currently 2% leased.
Earnings Guidance
Camden updated its earnings guidance for 2009 based on its current and expected views of the apartment market and general economic conditions. Full-year 2009 FFO is expected to be $2.97 to $3.01 per diluted share, and full-year 2009 EPS is expected to be $0.49 to $0.53 per diluted share. The Company’s previous FFO guidance was $2.91 to $3.05 per diluted share. Fourth quarter 2009 earnings guidance is $0.69 to $0.73 per diluted share for FFO and $0.04 to $0.08 per diluted share for EPS. Camden intends to update its earnings guidance to the market on a quarterly basis.
The Company’s 2009 earnings guidance is based on projections of same-property NOI declines between 5.5% and 6.5%. Same-property revenue is expected to decline between 2.75% and 3.25%, and same-property expense growth is projected to increase between 1.75% and 2.25%. A reconciliation of expected net income attributable to common shareholders to expected FFO is included in the financial tables accompanying this press release.
Conference Call
The Company will hold a conference call on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Central Time to review its third quarter 2009 results and discuss its outlook for future performance. To participate in the call, please dial (866) 843-0890 (domestic) or (412) 317-9250 (international) by 10:50 a.m. Central Time and enter passcode: 9392035, or join the live webcast of the conference call by accessing the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at camdenliving.com. Supplemental financial information is available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website under Earnings Releases or by calling Camden’s Investor Relations Department at (800) 922-6336.
Forward-Looking Statements
In addition to historical information, this press release contains forward-looking statements under the federal securities law. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which Camden operates, management's beliefs, and assumptions made by management. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties which are difficult to predict.
About Camden
Camden Property Trust, an S&P 400 Company, is a real estate company engaged in the ownership, development, acquisition, management and disposition of multifamily apartment communities. Camden owns interests in and operates 183 properties containing 63,286 apartment homes across the United States. Upon completion of two properties under development, the Company’s portfolio will increase to 63,658 apartment homes in 185 properties. Camden was recently named by FORTUNE® Magazine for the second consecutive year as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America.
For additional information, please contact Camden’s Investor Relations Department at (800) 922-6336 or (713) 354-2787 or access our website at camdenliving.com.